One at a time

by Sir-Ock-arz

Kaito Takashi, an ordinary teen with an extraordinary quirk called Duplicate, can permanently copy and store only one quirk at a time, and can swap for another copy at will. A chance meeting with the symbol of peace propels Kaito on a hero's journey, aiming to become the strongest. Written using ChatGPT 3.5, the chapters get longer in chapter 71 onwards. I do not own MHA.

41. Departure and Rivalry

Chapter 41: Departure and Rivalry

The Musutafu train station was alive with the buzz of excitement as Class 1-A prepared to scatter to the winds for their internships. Aizawa, the no-nonsense homeroom teacher, stood among the students on the platform, overseeing their departures.

Kaito shouldered his bag, anticipation coursing through him. The decision to intern with Edgeshot marked a pivotal step in his hero journey. The platform echoed with classmates bidding each other farewell, exchanging words of encouragement, and promising to reconvene with newfound experiences.

Standing beside Bakugou, Kaito felt a subtle tension, an unspoken rivalry lingering from their clash in the Sports Festival. Bakugou, the explosive hero-in-training, met Kaito's gaze with a fierce intensity.

As Kaito began to offer a well-wishing farewell, Bakugou's sharp words cut through the air. "Don't get cocky, Union. Just cause you beat me once doesn't mean anything. I don't need anyone holding me back. So just make sure you keep up."

The challenge was unmistakable. Bakugou's pride, though begrudgingly acknowledged, carried a hint of rivalry. Kaito, understanding the weight behind those words, nodded in response. The departure announcements and the platform's hustle masked the undercurrents of their unspoken rivalry.

Aizawa's voice sliced through the noise, urging the students to board their trains. The farewell between Kaito and Bakugou lingered as a charged moment in the ebb and flow of departing heroes-in-training.

As Kaito stepped onto the train, the echoes of Bakugou's challenge resonated in his mind. The journey toward becoming a hero continued, and the rivalry hinted at the unfolding chapters of their stories—stories destined to intersect and diverge in the vast tapestry of the hero world.