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Chapter 4: Results Speak for Themselves

U.A. Exam testing grounds

The day of the make up exam was here. Izuku Midoriya was nervous, the past three days seemed to have gone by so quickly.

Flashback to the beach.

Mario, Starlow, Toshinori Yagi and Izuku Midoriya were on the beach talking about the exam. Yagi and Midoriya wanted to go back into the warp pipe for more training before the exam, but Mario told them that they couldn't unfortunately. The power star they used the first time was still charging, Peach had used one for an unknown reason, and finally the third one was going to be used for Yagi's surgery later on today. Mario wanted to save the other two in case they needed them. Midoriya looked disappointed when Mario walked up to him and place a hand on his shoulder.

"Hey don't worry about it Midoriya. You got a good enough handle on your quirk from the training we did the first time and all the training we've done so far you've only gotten better. So remember, you're the super star." Mario said with a thumbs up.

Midoriya cheered up after hearing this. That is when Yagi walked up to the duo.

"Mario's right Midoriya, you've made amazing strides in improving your control and in managing not hurting yourself. I'd say you're more than ready."

"Right!" Midoriya replied while pumping his fist in the air.

Flashback ends.

Midoriya was looking around at the other candidates that were retaking the practical exam. He noticed that Bakugo and that tall kid with blue hair and glasses were not here. He felt relief from that fact when he notice that same girl from before also here.

"Hi." Midoriya said while walking up to her.

The girl turned to face him.

"Oh hey, you're that falling boy from before." The girl said, causing Midoriya to stumble at her words.

"Yeah, that's me. My name is Izuku Midoriya by the way." Midoriya said while extending his hand.

"My names Ochaco Uraraka. Nice to meet you." Uraraka said shaking Midoriya's hand.

"I just wanted to say thanks for what you did last time."

"Oh no need to thank me." Uraraka said while blushing. Midoriya began to blush to the more he looked and spoke with her. That's when he noticed Uraraka was looking around.

"It looks like everyone is staring at us, or you actually." Uraraka said prompting Izuku to turn around and notice everyone staring at him.

"Hey isn't that the kid from the last test?"

"You mean the one that didn't score any points?"

"What's he doing back here?"

"Should've stayed at home. I mean, I can't imaging he'll do any better."

"Does he even have a quirk. What a waste of the school's time."

Those words began to get to Midoriya, but then he remembered Mario's and Yagi's words and all the training they did. He ignored the disapproving comments of his peers and focused on the test ahead.

"Man that sucks. They don't even know your name and already they're putting you down." Uraraka said with a pout.

"It's alright. I didn't do so well last time. But, that just means I'll have to prove them wrong this time." Izuku said with a determined look in his eye.

Uraraka was impressed and admired Izuku's determination. While she was doing that the sound of a horn rang out and the gates to the testing grounds opened up. Izuku immediately powered up to fifteen percent and shot in.

"What the?" One of the examinees said in surprise.

"Could he always do that?"

"Was that his quirk?"

"Why didn't he do that the first time?"

All of the other kids were shocked when a voice came over the loudspeaker.

"What are you waiting for? That was the starting bell. GO! GO! GO!" The person on the other side said.

With that everyone began to run towards the city testing grounds. All the while Uraraka had a big smile on her face.

"Way to go Midoriya!" Uraraka thought.

Fifteen minutes have passed and Midoriya was doing much better this time around.

"Smash!" Midoriya yelled as he punched another robot to pieces.

Thanks to the training from Mario and All Might Midoriya could use fifteen percent of One-For-All comfortably and even go as high as twenty five percent while sustaining minor injuries.

While this was going on, the teachers were watching from the observation booth above the city.

"It seems some of the candidates are trying much harder this time around." A block shaped man said. This was Cementoss, the cement hero and teacher at U.A..

"They've been given a second chance and most students know not to waste it." A man with a gas mask and cowboy hat said. This was Snipe, the sharp shooting hero and also a teacher of U.A.. "Especially that one." Snipe said pointing at a monitor focusing on Midoriya.

"From bottom of the barrel to cream of the crop. I must say, his progress gets me excited." Midnight said while grabbing herself.

"Control yourself, but I must admit his improvement is extraordinary." Aizawa said, watching the screen with intensity.

Toshinori Yagi just watched the exam with a smile when Nezu pulled out a remote.

"Well then, shall we. The exams are now at the critical moment."

"Let's see if the kids are ready for it this time around." Snipe said while Nezu pushed a button on the remote.

Back at the testing grounds, the ground began to shake and a giant zero point robot rose out of the ground.

"Again! Seriously!" One of the candidates yelled.

"If the test is the same as before then it's obvious they would bring this robot back as well." Midoriya replied to the shocked student.

"Then it's obvious what were going to do next. RUN!" Another candidate yelled as he was followed by many of the other kids.

"I could destroy it, but it's not worth any points. Best to ignore it and..." That is when Izuku noticed some of the candidates frozen in fear right in front of the robot. "Or not." Izuku said with a bead of sweat falling from his forehead.

He immediately powered up to twenty percent and shot up towards the robots head.

"Will twenty five percent be enough? Should I go beyond the limits my body can handle?" Midoriya thought to himself.

That is when he noticed three large rocks fly by him and hit the robot in its shoulders and head, knocking it off balance. Midoriya looked down and saw Uraraka giving him a thumbs up. Izuku nodded back and turned towards the robot.

"Twenty five percent will be more than enough now." He thought as he pulled his fist back. "Detroit SMASH!" He yelled as he delivered the final blow to the robot.

Izuku was falling towards the ground fast. That is when he pulled out a move he saw Mario do and spun around rapidly, slowing his descent enough to land safely on the ground.

"Wow that was great Midoriya!" Uraraka yelled as she ran towards Midoriya.

She stopped when she saw Midoriya trying to steady himself.

"You okay Midoriya?" She asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just dizzy from spinning that fast. I need to ask Mario how he handles it later."

"Wait, did you say Mario. You don't mean a Mario with a red cap and mustache do you?"

"Yeah I do. But wait, how do you know..."

"Alright kiddos, you all did well. Now does anyone have any injuries that need to be tended to?" Midoriya was interrupted by recovery girl. "How about you young man? Are you okay?"

"Oh yeah, my arm might be a bit damaged but it's nothing too serious." Midoriya said as he held up his right arm.

"Let me see." Recovery girl began to examine Midoriya's arm. "Looks like you might have sprained a muscle or two in your right arm, but it's nothing to worry about." She said as she kissed his arm.

Midoriya's arm began to glow for a few seconds before it stopped.

"Whoa my arm is better." He said as he began to stretch his right arm.

"Well that's how my quirk works sonny. Here have some candy." Recovery girl then gave some hard candy to Midoriya. "It doesn't look like your body can handle your quirk yet."

"No, not yet. But that's why I'm going to work three times as hard to master it." Midroya said with determination.

"That's great to hear. And here, some candy for you too young lady." Recovery girl said as she handed some candy to Uraraka.

"Oh thank you." Uraraka replied as she grabbed the candy.

Recovery girl then went around and handed candy to everyone as she checked people for injuries.

Izuku's apartment the next day.

Midoriya was in his room waiting on the results. He was confident that he had passed this time around, but he was still a bit nervous about it. That is when his mother called for him.

"Izuku, sweetie, you got a letter."

After grabbing the letter and returning to his room, Izuku just stared at the envelope. He was still afraid that he didn't get enough points to pass, but he pushed his fears aside and tore it open. When he did, a small disk fell out and began to project a hologram.

"I AM HERE!" The hologram of All Might said.

"All Might!" Izuku said in shock.

"In the virtual flesh, to give you your results. That's right, as U.A.'s newest teacher, I am personally going to tell you your results on the exam. Now on the written parts, your score was excellent, easily landing you in the top ten of our academic scores. Now onto the practical parts."

The hologram then revealed a scoreboard.

"You earned forty points, nabbing you a spot at U.A. High. However, there was more to the exam than just combat, we were also watching how you conducted yourself during the exam. A panel of judges watches and gives points based on heroic actions, acts to save others no matter the consequences to yourself. After all that's what makes a hero and that is what my alma mater is all about. Training those who would risk their lives for the greater good. So we have rescue points. Izuku Midoriya, sixty points. Earning you first place on the exam. So welcome, Izuku Midoriya, you have made it, you are now part of the hero academia."

Izuku couldn't hold back the tears and his excitement for passing. Soon his phone got a notification, as he read it his eyes widened. He quickly changed out of his sleepwear and rushed out the door.

"Izuku, where are you going?" His mother asked.

"Something important came up, something for school. I'll be back." He said as he left the apartment.

As he went down the stairs he saw Mario waiting for him.

"All Might is ready, are you?" He asked Midoriya.

Midoriya nodded, and with that Mario dawned his wing cap, grabbed Midoriya and flew to the hospital the surgery was taking place at. When they got there Mario told him where the room was while he got changed. When Midoriya arrived to the waiting room he saw four other people. First was principal Nezu, second was detective Tsukauchi, third was a short old man with a walking stick wearing a yellow hero outfit. This was Gran Torino, All Might's teacher. And finally a tall, thin man in a grey business suit, glasses and with green hair. This was Sir Nighteye, All Might's former sidekick, and he was the first to approach Midoriya.

"So, you are the successor. Correct?" He asked Midoriya while glaring at him.

"Y-Y-Yes sir." Midoriya replied nervously.

Nighteye looked Midoriya up and down before he turned away.

"I'm not convinced. You lack many qualities needed for a symbol of peace. There are many more worthy candidates than you." He coldly stated.

Midoriya just stood there in shock before Gran Torino spoke up.

"Now's not the time or place Sasaki. Our new friend Mario said there's a chance for Toshinori to get better. And we are all needed for that. So let's try to get along for now, for his sake."

With that said Nighteye silently took his seat while Gran Torino addressed Midoriya.

"Sorry about that. He may not show it, but he's just as obsessed with All Might as you are."

"Oh, no worries mister?"

"Gran Torino. I was Toshi's teacher back in the day. Taught him most, if not all of his tricks and I'm looking forward to teaching you young man."

Midoriya just smiled and nodded before he also took a seat. It was a quiet and slow three hours before Mario came into the room.

"All right. It's time." He said as he motioned for everyone to follow him.

When they got to the operating room Peach and Luigi were there also in scrubs and in front of them was All Might's bed covered by a curtain and in front of it a power star.

"Okay, power stars work on the wills and wishes of those who control them. You all wish for All Might to get better right?" Mario asked, receiving nods from everyone there. "Then pour your wished onto this star."

Everyone then closed their eyes and began to wish for All Might's recovery on the Star. The star glowed brighter and brighter, until the room was engulfed by a blinding light. And just as suddenly it appeared the light vanished and in Mario's hand was a now drained power star. As Mario put it away Toshinori began to stir, until he sat up and pulled back the curtains, still in his skinny form.

"Well Toshi, did it work?" Gran Torino asked.

Toshinori began to take in deep breaths and then he lifted up his gown. And the scar that was once on his stomach was gone.

"My body it feels... it feels..." Yagi then turned into his buff form. "It feels as good as new! I am restored! HA HA HA HA!" Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Easy now Yagi, the operation may have been a success but you should still take it easy for about a month I say. So your body can get used to this again." Mario said.

Gran Torino and Nezu walked up to Mario Peach and Luigi to congratulate them on a job well done. That is when Yagi noticed Midoriya about to pull out one of his hairs.

"Hold up there young man." Yagi said getting everyone's attention. "Just because my body is healed doesn't change anything about you or what I said about you young Midoriya. I still believe you have the potential to become the next symbol of peace. And besides, I will have to retire eventually. So don't even think about handing over that power. Just know, that now that my body is back in full force, your training will be much more intense. I hope your ready."

"Yes sir." Midoriya said with tears starting to form in his eyes.

"About that." Mario said, getting everyone's attention. "Thanks to the power star I was able to turn your embers into a rechargeable battery."

Mario's statement caused confusion amongst everyone.

"Okay let me explain. Those embers are now a permanent part of you. One-For-All will never truly leave you. Three hours a day before you have to rest for twenty four hours. Of course working out and getting your natural buff form back can lengthen the time. But the opposite is also true, overexerting yourself can shorten it. And, since it is now a permanent part of you, pushing past your limits too many times can have serious drawbacks for your body."

"Thank you Mario, that's good to know." All Might said with a thumbs up.

Nighteye began to leave when All Might stopped him.

"Wait, Nighteye!"

"Yes All Might." Nighteye said as he turned around.

There was a moment of silence between the two before Nighteye spoke up.

"I am happy for you All Might, truly I am. I bear no ill will or grudges from events in the past. But, I still don't agree with your choice of a successor." Nighteye said while glancing towards Midoriya. "There have to be much better candidates out there. Like Mirio for example."

"Even if he is one of the best three students in U.A., I see potential in Midoriya." All Might said in Midoriya's defense

"Just another thing we don't agree on."

"Even so, about the things I have said and have done in the past, I would like to apologise for them."

"There is nothing to apologise for. Just another instance where we didn't agree."

"Still, if we get a chance, we should meet up at a cafe and catch up."

Nighteye began to smile upon hearing this.

"I would like that. Now if you'll excuse me." Nighteye said as he began to walk away.

With everything done, everyone went home with All Might taking Midoriya home. Figuring it would be best if he explained why Midoriya was out so late. When they got to his apartment All Might knocked on the door.

"Izuku, is that you?" Izuku's mother called from inside before she opened the door.

"Where have you been young man? I was worried sick when you didn't answer your phone, *gasp* All Might!?"

"Hello there, is this your son?"

"Yes it is. What happened? Did he get in trouble? Was there a villain attack again?" Izuku's mother asked as her voice became more panic ridden.

"No, no, no it's just that your son scored the highest out of all the candidates of the U.A. entrance exams. And as such, I took a special interest in the boy and decided to give him some extra tips on being a hero."

"Oh my gosh, Izuku I'm so proud of you." Izuku's mother said as she pulled him into a hug.

"Thanks mom." Izuku said as he began to blush with embarrassment.

"Yes, now you see it is my fault we showed up so late. We got so caught up in hero talk I lost track of time." All Might explained with a laugh.

"Oh it's fine. After all, getting private lessons from the number one hero. Why it's a dream come true for my son."

"I bet it is. Well, I best be off and I'll see you at U.A. young man." All Might said giving a thumbs up to Midoriya who gave a thumbs up back.

The next day at the Izuku's middle school

Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo were in the principal's office.

"I must say, to have not one but two students from our school going to U.A.. Especially you Midoriya, talk about a miracle."

The principal said as Midoriya turned away from Bakugo's glare. Later on when they were outside Bakugo took Midoriya to a secluded alley way and shoved and held him against the wall.

"What the did I say you damn nerd. I was supposed to be the first and only student from this crappy school to get into U.A. and now you ruined it. Didn't I tell you to not even apply."

"Kacchan." Midoriya said as he grabbed Bakugo's wrist and began to pull it away.

"What the hell? He's never been like this before." Bakugo thought.

"Two people who I look up to told me that I could be a hero. So I'm going to U.A. whether you like it or not and you can't stop me!" Midoriya said in defiance.

Bakugo just got even angrier. "Piss off!"

Bakugo yelled as he threw a fist at Midoriya, but Midoriya had caught his fist and used the momentum to throw Bakugo against the wall.

"What the!?"

"I won't be your punching bag anymore Kacchan. And you will just have to deal with it."

Midoriya said with defiance in his eyes. Bakugo just glared with anger and hatred while he held his sore wrist.