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Shouta wasn't sure what to make of the young man. There was a history between the two members of Murim. Even without being able to sense ki the same way Murim members could, he could sense the pressure they were putting off. The younger was glaring hatefully with bright green eyes. Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to talk to this one.

A glance at his boss told Shouta retreating wasn't an option. Damn it. When they were introduced by Kang Sung the green eyes turned towards them. There was a flash of recognition in them.

What? A member of Murim being able to recognize Shouta? Nezu he could understand but him?

"The Pro Hero Eraserhead," said the young man in a breathless voice and a shallow bow, "I didn't expect to see an Underground Hero here. And Principal Nezu. Welcome to the Shinmujengpe. May your ventures here prove useful."

Manners from one of the Murim? That was even more of a shock than anything else. Sure they tended to greet each other in such formal ways. But them? That was not normal no matter what anyone might say.

Shouta returned the bow with a nod of his head and greeted, "It is nice to meet you, Mr. Midoriya. Your fight was well done despite it ending in a draw. I haven't seen anything like that so far."

Midoriya stared at him hard for a long moment unblinking. Then he bowed his head and said, "Thank you. It's the first time I've competed in the tournaments."

"Really?" Questioned Nezu, "Extraordinary. For someone who has not fought in a tournament you are holding your own. Now I was hoping to have the chance to speak to you. Normally we don't make offers until after the tournaments but you are a special case."

The boy tilted his head to the side just enough so that Shouta got a better look at his neck. He gave a jolt of surprise at the mark that was there. On the young man's neck was a black cat stretched out almost from collarbone to chin. Around its neck was a very familiar white cloth. This was his soulmark.

Midoriya's attention was no longer on him however. Its sole focus was on Nezu who was showing his own curiosity. Something told him they should not be left alone together. Ever.

"What kind of offer?" Asked Midoriya suspicion clear in his green eyes.

A feral grin spread across Nezu's face, "An offer for you to attend UA. It is my understanding that you do not belong to any school as it is. We can offer you schooling and protection. As well as allow you to pursue any dream that may interest you."

"And if I refuse?" Demanded the boy unflinchingly.

Well now. That was certainly unusual. Most people would be honored to attend a school like UA. Then again he was a member of Murim. There was a very real chance he didn't hold the Hero Course in high regard.

Kang Sung gave him a sharp look as did Jang-Il as he walked up. How long had the Sunwoo Clan Elder been listening in? Midoriya gave Jang-Il a wilting look before returning his focus to Nezu. There was a history there. Interesting.

Nezu finally answered, "We would of course accept any decision you made. But I do hope you will consider it. There are many things you could learn at my school and many things we could in turn learn. However the decision does not have to be made now. I'll give you time to think about it. I simply wanted to put the offer out there."

Green eyes considered them for a moment before he agreed, "I'll think about it. Now if you'll excuse me."

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The final battle for the round went smoothly. Izuku knocked four people out before he stepped out of the ring. After fighting with Yuri it simply didn't compare. He was bored half to death.

This was not what interested him. All that interested him was making it to the next day. That was when they would be fighting for the Seats of the Dragon. Izuku fully intended on being the second person to earn all seven and thus become Goomoonyrong himself. Chun-Woo could keep the title itself for all he cared. It was a matter of pride and proving himself. He wanted Murim to recognize him as more than just the weakling he had been growing up.

What happened next made it seem as if the universe heard his thoughts in that moment and decided to fuck with him. With acrid smoke burning appearing and burning the back of each of the contestants throats the head judge appeared. In response to his appearance Izuku bared his teeth like an animal. As a member of Murim he should have known better than to do something so stupid.

A tall arrogant looking man in his late twenties appeared on the main stage. He had slicked back brown hair and bright hazel eyes. Looking at the man he wouldn't have expected him to be Murim. In that suit he certainly wasn't a hero. All those had come in costume. The weirdos.

He greeted the crowd in a voice that wasn't loud but the power behind it carried, "I am Heo Won-Jae, Munju of the Sun and Moon School. Over the last few weeks we have been in negotiations with the Murim Alliance to make a prize on the first days festivities. As most of you know today was the preliminary for the real trials tomorrow."

Izuku hummed. He was curious to know why the man was here. Around him the others were ignoring the man. All except for a handful of them thought he wasn't worth their time. The prizes were typically some money or spending time learning in a school. What did the Sun and Moon School have to offer?

Noticing the lack of interest the man smiled, "It seems you are not interested. Then maybe I should take back the Il-Wol Shin-Dan since it won't be appreciated here."

That got everyone's attention. Even those who were in the crowd. What did he just say? He couldn't be serious. That was the thought on each of the minds.

Il-Wol Shin-Dan roughly translated to Sun And Moon Divine Pill. It is the greatest creation of medical sciences in the whole Murim. There are said to be only three pills in the entire Murim and the cost for each one is one billion yen. Upon ingestion the pills causes the body to create limitless amounts of Ki resulting in the break down of the individual's body and is also the only known confirmed cure of the Yin Body Types. This is probably because since the pill creates so much Ki the areas that are blocked from Ki distribution are forced opened and the formerly supressed Ki begins circulating.

Izuku had to have it.