Super Hero Time!
Secchan: Henshin with Plus Ultra! The U.A. students have finally made it to the next round of the festival! Who's going to make it for the Semi-Finals?!
Momotaros: The Legendary Gear Heroes! The Zenkaigers are finally hitting the road after confirming that the Sentai Gears work! Who are they going to meet next?!
Kaito: Let's go full speed none-stop Yusuke!
Yusuke: Right! Now please Mr. Goshikida! Look at my henshin!
Super Hero Time! Start!
Chapter 12: The Quarter-Finals Begins!
Tendou slowly opened his eyes only seeing a blur until he widened it while sitting himself up to see that he's in a nurse's office. He scanned the room before thinking to himself.
"What happened? The last thing that I remember was fighting against Bakugou until everything went dark."
Suddenly, Tendou heard a familiar voice behind the curtains.
?: You must be awake, huh?
The curtains opened revealing to be Takumi laying on his bed with bandages wrapped around his head.
Tendou: Why am I here?
Takumi: You really don't remember? You lost against Bakugou during the tournament.
Tendou: What? Impossible, he couldn't have beaten me…I've never-
Before Tendou could finish, Takumi calmly explained to him.
Takumi: He figured your pattern; you always use your quirk to run behind someone to take them down. If you haven't underestimated your opponent, then you could've won.
Tendou: What are you trying to say?
Takumi: What I'm saying is that you have a bad habit of underestimating people. I thought that you would've figured that out since you almost lost the Human Cavalry Battle for the same mistake. But I guess you were too into yourself to realize it, huh?
Tendou said nothing while Takumi rolled over the other way.
Takumi: But what do I know, I don't talk to you much to help you realize that. I'm sure people in your personal life tried telling you the same thing, like your grandmother for example since you always mention her.
Tendou said nothing while glancing down at the palm of his hands.
"It can't be, I lost? And to someone like him…? I've never lost to anything, was Arata right? Was it all just luck…?"
Tendou quickly shook his head before looking back up.
"No, so foolish to think of. It's like what Grandmother said, 'arguing with a fool is the easiest…way…to become one…'"
Tendou stared blankly realizing what he just said.
"No…was Grandmother talking about me…? I'm the fool in this moment, I'm in so much denial that I must be…"
Tendou covered his face before rubbing it while making a small groan.
"I should've taken Grandmother's warnings seriously, but my head was too far up my ass to even realize it. This whole time I thought people were in my way, but in reality it was my own ignorance. Grandmother, please forgive me; I now realize what I need to fix about myself. Thank you and thank you Arata; I'll better myself not only for myself but for the two of you as well."
Suddenly, the two boys heard pleads outside of their room. Sento was marching past Tendou and Takumi's room with bandages wrapped around his head, but he was stopped by Emu while grabbing on to his right arm.
Emu: Come on Sento, you can't stay mad at me! We were in a fighting tournament, what else did you expect me to do?
Sento: How about not hitting my head with your hammer! You could've given me brain damage you idiot!
Emu: I was only aiming to knock you out!
Back inside the room, Tendou and Takumi rolled their eyes while groaning out of annoyance.
Takumi: They're so damn loud…
Tendou: They are…
Later, Yusuke exited out of the line while staring at a small object resting on his palm until he heard a familiar voice call out his name. He looked up to see Midoriya, Uraraka, Iida and Ryotaro walk his way.
Yusuke: Hey guys, I'm glad that you found me because I want to show you something!
Uraraka: Really? What is it?
Yusuke showed the four a small metal object that looks similar to a bolt extractor but with a button in the center.
Iida: Um, what is it exactly?
Yusuke: It's something my father made for me, but it came in late. This thing will help me in my battles, watch this!
Yusuke clicked the button to make it extend on both ends changing it into a staff.
Midoriya: Wow! Your dad made this?
Ryotaro: This will help you with your quirk if you ever need to use your Dragon form!
Yusuke: Yeah, if only I had this earlier then I think that I would've had a fair chance against that guy during the match.
Iida: I agree, but I don't think it was a wise choice to show off your tool Yusuke.
The group stared at him with confusion.
Uraraka: Huh? Why not Iida?
Iida said nothing while pointing at the television screen above the line where it shows the contestants who are facing each other for the Quarter-Finals.
Gentaro vs Midoriya
Shouichi vs Todoroki
Shiozaki vs Hibiki
Iida vs Yusuke
Wataru vs Mina
Kenzaki vs Tokayami
Shotaro vs (the winner of the Tie Breaker)
Emu vs Uraraka
Yusuke: That's right! You and I are going to face each other!
Iida nodded while the others had a concern look on their faces.
Yusuke: But it doesn't matter if you know or not because I promise that I won't lose.
Iida: I see, but I cannot lose either; so, I hope that the both of us make this a great battle.
Yusuke nodded before both boys shook each other's hands.
Uraraka: Wow this is so exciting! I honestly can't wait to see!
Ryotaro: Y-Yeah same, but to see that we first have to root for Midoriya to win in the first round.
Midoriya: Yeah, thanks Ryotaro, I'll make sure to win this for you guys!
Later as the crowd was cheering after Kirishima's victory of the Tie Breaker, they began to settle down when Present Mic started to speak.
Present Mic: Was that exciting folks?!
The crowd roared louder before Present Mic continued.
Present Mic: That's what I like to hear! Now, we can finally continue to the Quarter-Finals! And to start it off it will be our two winners from the last round! Midoriya Izuku and Kisaragi Gentaro!
Both boys began to walk towards the stadiums from opposite sides while everyone was cheering for their appearances. After both boys approached each other, Gentaro lift out his hand for a handshake. Midoriya was confused for a moment but took the offer and grabbed Gentaro's hand to shake it. Confusing him even more, Gentaro changed the handshake into his signature friendship handshake before pointing his fist towards Midoriya.
Gentaro: That's what I like to show proof of friendship! Let's make this a great battle and become great friends after this!
Midoriya stared at Gentaro blankly before forming a smirk while fist bumping him.
Midoriya: Yeah, I would like that! Let's do our best!
After both boys backed away from each other, Midoriya was analyzing Gentaro while thinking to himself.
"It's going to be a bit difficult to take him on if he uses those switches. I need to take him out of the line before he reaches for one."
After Midnight yelled the word "start" to the boys, Midoriya quickly charged his index finger to flick a huge pressure towards Gentaro but missed from him diving the other way.
"Crap! He managed to dodge it!"
After recovering, Gentaro dig through his pocket making Midoriya's eyes widen.
"He's looking for a switch! I already wasted one of my fingers, I have to make this next one count!"
Midoriya charged his finger once again to flick a huge pressure but Gentaro activated a switch changing his right leg into a small subwoofer activating it creating a loud boom canceling the attack and pushing Midoriya back while everyone covered their ears. After the noise canceled out, the small subwoofer disappeared while Gentaro grabbed another switch to activate it. His right arm then changed into a rocket to zoom himself towards Midoriya to attack, but missed when he dove to the side managing to catch his breath.
"He almost hit me with that rocket! What I've seen, he only used the rocket for escaping; I didn't expect him to use it to attack!"
After Gentaro stopped the rocket, he turned to look at Midoriya with a smirk on his face.
Gentaro: Come on now! Show me what you got! I want you to go all out like how I am!
Gentaro began to boost his rocket once again to run towards Midoriya.
"This guy is serious! I have no other choice!"
Before attacking, he leaped for a punch; but Midoriya charged his right arm to punch the tip of the rocket causing both boys to fly opposite sides from each other from Impact. After the smoke cleared out, Midoriya lifted his head to see that he was near the end of the line. He tried to lift himself up but groaned a bit from the pain on his right arm.
"Damn it, it's completely broken. I only have three limbs left; I can't afford to lose this match!"
He suddenly heard Gentaro laugh across the ring, Midoriya focused his attention to him to see Gentaro get up nonchalantly while wiping the dust off of his uniform.
Gentaro: That was a good one man! That almost took me out of the ring!
Midoriya said nothing while standing back up.
Gentaro: Man, I didn't expect you to be this strong! But it doesn't matter because I have to win this for my buddies in my class!
Midoriya: Yeah, same! I promised my friends to win this round too!
Gentaro: Awesome! I love hearing stuff like that! I would love to meet them after this match!
Midoriya nodded while continuing to smile.
Midoriya: Right! It's a promise!
While both boys said nothing else to each other, they continued to stare at each other's eyes intensely while Gentaro slowly reached for both of his pockets and Midoriya charging his right leg and left fist. Both boys continued until Gentaro quickly grabbed both switches to activate them transforming his right arm into a rocket once again and his left leg into a spiked leg pad while Midoriya leaped towards Gentaro with his right leg while still charging his left fist for a punch. With Gentaro boosting his rocket to punch him, Midoriya quickly moved his head to the opposite side only leaving his cheek and ear scratched while Midoriya managed to connect the punch to his face causing him to fly out of the ring knocking him out instantly.
Midnight: Midoriya has passed this round! He may continue in the Semi-Finals!
As the crowd cheered, the medics came to pick up Gentaro while Present Mic continued with his commentary.
Present Mic: What an unbelievable battle that was folks! Midoriya Izuku has managed to make it to the Semi-Finals! Let's hear it for him!
The crowd cheered louder while the medics was taking Midoriya away as well. As he was limping towards the exit, he saw his friends cheer for him while waving causing Midoriya's eyes to glaze trying not to cry.
"I didn't think that I would make it this far, I hope that you're watching Mom! I can't wait to see your face when this is over!"
Later in a hospital, a nurse was hooking up a television while Ryo was sitting on his wheelchair next to his mother.
Ryo: Come on, can you hurry up? I can't miss this match this time!
Ryo's mother: Ryo sweetie, please calm down we won't miss it this time. Please forgive my son, his best friend is on the television.
Nurse: No it's fine ma'am, I completely understand. Just one more plug to go and it'll turn on for sure this time.
After the nurse plugged in one last cord, she clicked the power button turning on the T.V. showing the sport's festival.
Ryo: Yes! Just in time! Thanks nurse! Now I can watch Shouichi kick some ass!
Ryo's mother: Ryo!
Ryo: Whoops, sorry Mom.
Present Mic: Welcome back to round 2 of the Quarter-Finals everyone! First, we would like to thank our sponsor, Wind Wave! The best radio station of Musutafu!
Present Mic was silent for a second hearing a light snore from Aizawa before bumping his shoulder to wake him up to read the paper.
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Present Mic: And you can catch the show every week only on 21.0 FM! You don't want to miss it! Now, ladies and gentlemen! Let's hear it for our next fighters, Tsugami Shouichi and Todoroki Shoto!
Both boys began to walk toward the arena from opposite sides from each other with a serious face on both sides. As Shouichi was making his way towards the arena, Ryo pointed at the T.V. while his eyes were widened.
Ryo: Mom look! It's actually Shouichi! You were right, he actually made it!
Ryo's mother: I told you sweetie; I would never lie to you.
After both boys made it in the ring, Shouichi bowed his head before standing in his normal fighting stance.
Shouichi: Before we start, I just want to thank you for bringing us this far Koungouji-san! But I cannot lose this, so I will not hold back!
Todoroki: It's fine, because I wasn't planning on holding back neither...
After Midnight yelled out "start", Todoroki quickly created a large wave of ice towards Shouichi, but missed when he jumped to the side while still in position. Todoroki created another one, but a yellow logo appeared under Shouichi's feet allowing him to punch the ice causing it to shatter catching Todoroki by surprise. The logo then switched to blue allowing him to run faster towards Todoroki to punch him, but Todoroki created another wave of ice to stop him until he was suddenly punched on the left side of his face by Shouichi using his speed to dodge the ice. From the attack, Ryo and his mother began to cheer for Shouichi.
Ryo: That's right! You show him who's boss Shouichi!
After Shouichi landed on his feet, he was about to walk towards Todoroki but was stopped when he noticed that both of his legs were frozen in place. Shouichi looked up to see Todoroki breathing heavy while grabbing hold of the ground creating an ice slide to trap Shouichi in place. Shouichi then took a deep breath while the logo switched to the color red, he began to focus while his legs started to melt the ice allowing him to walk towards Todoroki while his eyes widened from shock.
"This can't be, how powerful is he?"
As the right side of his body began to slowly freeze, Todoroki noticed something while his breaths became visible.
"That symbol, it switches colors whenever he uses his quirk. I have an idea."
As Shouichi was getting close, Todoroki began to run the other way while creating an ice slide to surf around the arena. The logo switched back to blue to allow himself to be levitated by a small gust of tornado. Shouichi began to chase after Todoroki, but quickly became surprised when Todoroki looked back to create another wave of ice towards him. From impact, Shouichi fell back to the ground but quickly stood back up while shaking the ice off. Shouichi then created a large gust towards Todoroki, but he managed to create a slide above Shouichi to make another wave of ice towards him. Shouichi grunted and switched the logo's color to yellow to punch and destroy the ice. He turned to meet another wave of ice causing him to be trapped waist down.
Ryo's mother: Oh no...!
Ryo: Come on you big dummy! Don't give up now!
As Shouichi was shivering from the ice, he began to think to himself.
"Damn it, I can't lose. Koungouji-san must've figured out that I can use one element at a time. I need to get out of here, I need to find a way to use three all at once. Focus Shouichi, you need to focus your heart, mind and soul. I must feel the rocky ground, the heat of the sun and the breeze of the wind at the same time."
Shouichi took a deep breath while the yellow logo reappeared under his feet. After he clenched his fist, he punched a chunk of ice off of him. He took another deep breath while beads of sweat were running down from his forehead alongside with his clenched fist. The logo was slowly changing into a light orange while his fist started too slowly ignite in a small flame catching Todoroki's attention.
"Is he trying to mix his quirks? I can't allow that; I need to stop him before it's too late!"
As the flame grew larger, Shouichi was about to smash another chunk of ice but was stopped when another wave of ice hit him covering half of his upper body. He started to groan from pain but used the flame to melt the inside while trying to stomp creating a small rumble. He then used his other arm to smash the ice with his flaming fist, he continued while getting faster each time. After landing on his feet, Todoroki clenched his teeth alongside with his fists.
Todoroki: You're being such an eyesore, you're a fast learner but I won't allow you to take this advantage!
As Shouichi was halfway from being free, Todoroki used his right leg to create a large glacier to trap Shouichi similar to when he defeated Sero in the first round. As Todoroki's breathes became thinner alongside his right side of his body almost completely frozen, the smoke cleared out revealing Shouichi frozen in place with defeat in his face.
Midnight: Todoroki is the winner; he may proceed in the Semi-Finals!
As the crowd was cheering, Midoriya looked with concern in his face.
Uraraka: Deku? Is everything okay?
Midoriya: Huh? Y-Yeah, I'm fine.
"Todoroki, not once did you use your fire side. He could've accidentally killed himself during the match, this isn't good..."
Meanwhile in the hospital room, everyone was quiet while Ryo's mother turned to her son with concern.
Ryo: ...Shouichi...did great...
Ryo turned to his mother with a smile on his face.
Ryo: Do you think that you can call him for me?
Later after being freed from the ice, the medics opened a door to an empty room allowing Shouichi wrapped around a blanket walk in.
Medic: Are you sure that you want to be in here?
Shouichi: Yes, this room feels warm enough to help me thaw out. Thank you.
Shouichi closed the door behind him and sat down near the table. He was silent for a couple of moment until he began too quietly sob while looking down.
Shouichi: I'm sorry Ryo-san, I've let you down. Please find it in your heart to forgive me...
Shouichi cried a bit longer until he heard his phone ringing. He quickly wiped the tears away and cleared his throat before answering.
Shouichi: Hello?
Ryo: Yo, Shouichi! Long time no see!
Shouichi: Ryo-san?
Ryo: Hey, you actually remembered my name! I'm glad to hear! But uh...I watched you fight.
Shouichi lowered his head once again while tears were forming under his eyelids.
Shouichi: I-I'm sorry Ryo-san, I was supposed to wi-
Ryo: "Sorry"? What are you sorry for? That was awesome!
Shouichi stood back up straight from being surprised.
Ryo: You really gave that guy a run from his money! I didn't even know that you have an awesome quirk like that! The next time you visit, you need to show me in person!
Shouichi: T-Thank you, b-but I lo-
Ryo: Dude, who cares that you lost! Since you lost doesn't mean that you can't become a hero anymore! You're my best pal and I'll support you and be by your side no matter what, you got that?
Shouichi said nothing for a moment until he began to smile while tears ran down his cheeks as he opened his eyes for a brief moment.
Shouichi: Yeah, I got it...!
Later after melting the glacier once again, Present Mic began his announcement.
Present Mic: Okay folks! We humbly apologize for the long wait, but now the wait is no more because next up is Ibara Shiozaki and Hibiki!
After both students made it in the ring, Midnight yelled "start" allowing them to fight. Ibara calmly placed her hands together while gently lowering her head.
Ibara: Thou father who art in heaven, I pray for you to be by my side to lead me towards victory.
Hibiki tilted his head showing his confusion until the vines from Ibara's hair began to extend and wrap around Hibiki's body to lift him up.
Hibiki: Hmm, I'm not a fan of the thought of putting my hands on a woman. So, I'll make this quick and easy for the both of us!
Hibiki began to inhale his breath before blowing fire towards Ibara's hair quickly catching on fire. Ibara quickly took noticed beginning to panic letting Hibiki go causing him to run quickly towards her to grab Ibara by the waist and place her on the outside of the ring.
Midnight: Ibara has crossed the line, Hibiki may continue to the Semi-Finals!
As the crowd was cheering, Hibiki stomped the fire out of Ibara's hair.
Hibiki: Ah, see told you that I would make it easier for the both of us!
Ibara: Our father shall punish you for proceeding with a dirty trick like that...
As Ibara walked away, Hibiki scratched his head out of confusion.
Hibiki: Huh? What did I do?
Present Mic: Now ladies and gentlemen! Now it's time for our next competitors! Godai Yusuke and Tenya Iida!
The crowd began to cheer while both boys were walking to the arena. As they continued, both Yusuke and Iida heard Uraraka cheer the loudest for both of them.
Uraraka: YEAH! GO YUSUKE AND IIDA! WE'RE ROOTING FOR BOTH OF YOU!
As she continued, Midoriya and Ryotaro had a nervous smile on them while looking at her.
Ryotaro: Man, I wish that I could be as loud as Uraraka.
Midoriya: Yeah same, especially for a moment like this.
After they met each other in the center, both shook each other's hands before backing away from each other. As Yusuke grabbed the metal piece from his pocket, Iida prepared himself by starting his engines until Midnight yelled "start" allowing him to run towards Yusuke in high speed. Yusuke clicked the button extending both sides of the pole changing its appearance to his blue staff while his eyes changed to blue. Yusuke ran fast towards Iida making him prepare to kick, but Yusuke dodged by leaping past him to swiftly swing his staff at Iida. Iida moved back to dodge the swing while doing a spin kick causing Yusuke to duck and use his staff to trip him to the ground. After Iida stood back, both boys stared at each other intensely before running the same direction from each other. While running, Yusuke was analyzing Iida until he quickly stopped by surprised when Iida ran ahead of him to kick. Yusuke's eyes widened and used his staff to block the attack causing him to fly back from impact. After rolling back a few times, he tried to stand back up by sitting up on his knees until he noticed Iida running towards him leaping to kick Yusuke but was stopped when Yusuke used his staff to block the attack.
"Damn it, he's too tough for this form!"
Yusuke then pushed Iida back before standing back up while continuing to think to himself.
"I have no other choice but to use it again."
While both of them continued to stare at each other, Yusuke dropped his staff changing it back into its original form. Iida with everyone else was confused from Yusuke's action.
Uraraka: What is he doing?
Midoriya: Yusuke isn't giving up, is he?
Ryotaro: That's not like him to give up, what is he planning?
Iida: What are you doing Yusuke? You're not planning on giving up, are you?
Yusuke: Not at all, I can't use my other forms when I'm still holding my current weapon.
Iida's eyes widened after hearing what Yusuke said.
"What is he talking about? It only extends from both sides! It's only for his staff, right?"
Yusuke picked the metal piece back up to close one side to change into a baton. Yusuke's eyes began to change into the color purple while the baton transformed into his silver and gold sword.
Iida: What?! But it was only made for your staff!
Yusuke: It isn't. It's also made for my other forms as well, including my Pegasus form. But I have to go with my Titan form to win this.
Iida clenched his teeth before starting his engine to run towards Yusuke to kick him, but Yusuke stopped the attack with the fuller of the sword. As Iida's eyes widened once more, Yusuke caught him by surprise when he grabbed his collar to throw him to the opposite side causing him to fly ten feet from the ground. Iida stayed in the air until he finally crashed outside of the arena landing near the grass.
Midnight: Yusuke is the winner of this round! He may continue in the Semi-Finals!
As the crowd cheered, Iida held his head while sitting himself up until a hand reached out for him revealing to be Yusuke.
Yusuke: Hey, let me help you up Iida!
Iida stared at Yusuke before forming a smirk while accepting Yusuke's hand helping him back up.
Iida: You did well Yusuke, I guess I was too quick to assume for your father's creation.
Yusuke: No, not at all. I actually want to thank you for warning me before hand, if I did tell you more than you would be more prepared.
Iida chuckled while the both boys started walking towards the exit.
Iida: You're right, and for that you have won fair and Square.
Present Mic: Wasn't that something folks?! That quirk of Yusuke's is something else, huh?! Just stay tune because we have more students competing for the Semi-Finals!
To be continued
Editor's note: Hey everyone, I just want to apologize for not posting new chapters for almost a year. I accidentally burnt myself out posting three chapters the last time I was active (two chapters for this story and one chapter for The Legendary Gear Heroes story), I definitely learned my lesson and now I'll try my best to stay productive. And if you care and want to see other things from me, I'm also active on TikTok (jaydenreviews02) if you want to follow me in another platform. So yeah, just want to let y'all know that I'm back and I'll try my best to be more active here. Thank you for your patience and I'll see you all next time.
