Izuku's Crew spent the next two weeks honing their physical abilities and powers. A welcome surprise came when some of the students of Class 1-A came, asking for help in training themselves. Some friendships were made between the two classes, especially between Katsuki and Eijirou, Sumiko and Momo, Makoto and Minoru, and Kohaku and Kouji.
At one point, while Izuku and his crew were on a break, the news was on regarding a pressing matter that caught all of their attention.
"The Hero Killer Stain strikes again leaving another 3 Pro Heroes dead bringing his tally up to around 60. Police informed us-" Izuku tuned the rest of the story out while thinking about the man in question.
"You okay, Zu?" Yaato asked while digging into his ear.
"Are you worried about Stain?" Hilda pondered while snacking on a large bag of potato chips.
"No, it's something else that's bothering me..." Izuku said, having seen online forums and news articles about the Hero Killer's first few kills as well as the few Pros he spared but left either traumatized or crippled.
"It's like he knew what I was gonna do before I did!"
"No matter what I hit him with, he just shrugged it off! It's like he was wearing some kind of invisible armor!"
"I felt this overwhelming pressure that was like a knife of pure fear being stabbed into my heart. I blacked out completely and then he just left when I came to!"
Izuku's blood had run cold when he first heard this. Because he damn well what these 3 skills could be described but it was terrifying to think about, but it couldn't be his Quirk as that's rumored to be blood-related. Izuku had been forced to accept the horrible truth:
Stain the Hero Killer...had HAKI. And not just Observation and/or Armament...he had CONQUERORS.
Izuku could only hope that he didn't run into the Hero Killer unprepared. It would be too dangerous, especially if he did indeed have all three flavors of Haki at his disposal alongside whatever his Quirk was.
Oh, if he only knew….
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With how much training they did, the Sports Festival arrived in no time. Already various booths were out with all kinds of foods and merch.
Mount Lady tried to use her sexiness to get free takoyaki, only to get walloped in the back of the head by Metal Bat of the S-Rankers, who also happened to be her boyfriend.
"Frickin' dumbass! What kind of self-respecting Pro uses exploitation on a regular vendor?!" He shouted as he paid for order.
"I'm just trying to get a leg up on Midnight! I need the practice!" She complained.
"Why the hell you even competin?" Metal Bat grumbled. "Everyone knows you're a goddess made flesh and I said that out loud, didn't I?"
Mount Lady, blushing up a storm and tears in her eyes, grabbed the man she loved and kissed him passionately…at least until Death Arms pried her off and Tatsumaki levitated Metal bat away, glaring at him the whole time.
Confused? Recalling how Chikara caught Mount Lady and Kamui Woods making out a few weeks ago? Well, that did indeed happen…due to a villain's Quirk; Lust Liberation. Pretty self explanatory.
Metal and Mount Lady were still going strong and understood what happened, but Kamui Woods? Well, it turned out his mysterious past was so rough, the sudden onslaught of affection from a beautiful woman had knocked him into what is best described as a pleasure coma.
For that reason, the Lurkers were short their most popular member and the S-Rankers had stepped up as security for the Festival.
"Just pay attention to the actual competition," Vigorshy of the SCP Foundation said after everyone had settled in. "All eyes are gonna be on Class 1-A after the attack on the USJ, after all. This is their chance to prove their success wasn't just a fluke. We should be keeping an eye out for any potential heroes to let intern with us so they can learn to become real heroes."
Tatsumaki said nothing, impatiently waiting to see one particular student. Depending on how he did, she'd try and make peace after all this was done.
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Ben watched the above scene with a wince as Hilda chuckled and patted him on the back.
"Awww, don't worry about it. Let's head to the stands and meet with the others."
The lifelong friends entered their classmates' waiting room, spying Izuku doing some breathing exercises and wiping sweat away
"Why the worry, Captain?" Yaato asked as he guzzled down a juice bottle.
"Just realizing this is it." Izuku said. "Me. In UA. On TV."
He let out a breath and then felt himself cooling; Marco was using his Ice powers to chill him out.
"You got this." The bio-android smiled to his friend.
"…Still feels wrong I'm doing this alone."
"And another sign we were right in making you Captain." Kazuya beamed.
"Now man the hell up and knock some socks off!" Rebecca demanded as she literally kicked him out of the room and towards the assembled students.
"YOU'RE LUCKY I HAVE LOGIA AND HAKI!" Izuku managed as he flew through the air, landing right in front of the other students, not realizing until he'd dusted himself off. "….They mean well."
"…Was that really necessary?" Rosa asked
"Nah, but it was funny as hell." Replied Rebecca.
"Hell yeah it was." Milo smirked, they and cyborg then high-fived each other
"Besides, we all have the Exhibition Round that Nedzu had set up." Mipha noted.
And at that, the others began to smile viciously and menacingly, imaging the awesome fights that were about to unfold…and how much money they were going to make from Pilar and the gamblers.
"This is gonna be so much fun," Katsuki smirked. Explosions erupting from his palms "They have no idea what's coming for them."
"Poyo!" Kirby beamed for the hell of oit all.
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"Man, I can't wait to show off my upgraded Quirk!" Denki grinned.
"Oui, as do I, mon ami!" Yuuga beamed.
"But the real star is definitely gonna be Midori!" Mina said as she turned to Izuku, who was dusting his straw hat off before putting it on his head.
"Say, does anyone feel a strong overwhelming pressure?" Minoru asked awkwardly.
"I think I feel it too..." Momo noted.
Only Izuku, Koby, Yamato, Uta, Carrot, and N could properly attune to the pressure, which was Conqueror's Haki, no doubt. Suddenly, Koby quickly jumped out of the way when a large figure crashed down where he had previously been standing, shocking everyone.
"Damn it, Sensei! What the hell is wrong with you?!" Koby snapped.
"BAHAHAHAHAHA! Please, I had to make sure my protege hadn't been going soft!"
Everyone gawked as they soon recognized the figure that had arrived so suddenly; he was a man of advanced middle age with black hair and a goatee beard with greying sideburns. He wore a dark double-breasted suit with a white shirt and a red tie and he wore a marine admiral's coat like a cape.
"HOLY CRAP, IT'S GARP THE FIST!" Eijirou exclaimed, the rest of Class 1-A just as floored as he was.
"Well shoot me silly and call me a shooting corral target." Ellie whistled.
Garp was the former #3 Pro Hero before going into semi-retirement. Even in the present day, he often helped out heroes in need of assistance with his Herculean strength, and all without a Quirk. However, that wasn't the only thing about him...
"Grandpa?"
Garp smiled as he turned toward Izuku, who had a fond smile of his own. The students of Class 1-A looked between them both, trying to process what they just heard before Garp bonked Izuku comically over the head.
"OW! REALLY?! HAKI ON YOUR OWN GRANDSON?!" Izuku managed.
"BRAT!" Garp snapped, cutting anymore yelling from Izuku, who cowered under the old man's roar. "TEN YEARS OUT AT SEA AND WHEN YOU COME BACK, YOU DON'T EVEN BOTHER CALLING! MY POOR BOY HISASHI HAD TO CALL THIS OLD MAN TO SAY THAT YOU WERE ALIVE SAFE AND SOUND! IF SWEET LITTLE KOMEKO WOULDN'T YOU'D BE BEAT UP, I SWEAR IF KOMEKO WOULDN'T REALIZE…!"
"E-Easy on him, Garp-Sensei..." Koby worriedly spoke before Garp turned to him next, the pink-haired boy standing straight and saluting out of habit.
"And you, Koby! Don't go thinking that being a Pro Hero here at UA is a cakewalk! I trained you ever since you were that chubby wide-eyed lad who wanted to prove himself to the world that he could be the next paragon for Quirkless Heroes everywhere!"
"And I still stand by that, sir!"
"Um, forgive my asking, Garp, but...what are doing here besides the fact that Midoriya is your grandson and you are Koby's mentor?" Tenya asked awkwardly.
Garp chuckled. "I'm hoping to run into an old pupil of mine. Haven't seen him in 20 years or so. I also heard a little confidential information from old rodent about a special surprise that the Sports Festival is hosting this year. Hoping to see it for myself."
He then returned to Izuku, who winced and readied for another hit. His crew all readied to jump the old man (that sounded awful in their heads too)…but then they saw him hug their captain.
"Do your best." Was all Garp said as he headed off.
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"Aww, I was really hoping to wear my costume." Mina sighed as the students of Class 1-A got dressed in their gym uniforms.
"Well since we're all wearing them, it's at least fair." Oujiro pointed out, N nodding in agreement.
"I sure am worried about what's in store for the first round." Rikidou shivered.
"No matter what they have in mind, we must persevere," Fumikage stated.
"It's almost time! Everyone get your game faces on!" Tenya exclaimed, causing everyone to tense.
"I'm a bit nervous about going on live television…" Carrot gulped,
"Eh, I'm used to it." Uta shrugged. "This'll be fun."
"Midoriya."
Izuku perked up and turned to see Shoto approaching him.
"What is it, Todoroki?"
"From an objective standpoint, I think it's safe to say that you are stronger than me."
"I appreciate the compliment, but I fail to see what that has to do with me."
"I only wish to tell you that I intend to defeat you, regardless of your power," Shoto replied. "Know that I will beat you."
"Yeah, right..." Uta snorted under her breath, getting elbowed by Kyouka in the process. "What? You honestly think Shoto can beat Izuku?"
"He's the number two's son." Momo pointed out.
"Trust me on this girls." Uta said. "Blood doesn't mean squat without the drive to thrive….Oh wow, those could be good lyrics! Saving those!"
She quickly grabbed a note pad and jotted those down, spying the two boys' conversation.
"We'll all have to fight to stand out, Todoroki. Let's not let that go unmentioned." Izuku pointed out
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Somewhere far, far away yet familiar, Pythagros aided his fellow Satelites in setting up a screen.
"Just a little more….There we go!" A large man with star fish like hair, large lips and multiple arms, Hachi, said as the screen was set. "Camie, you doing okay over there?"
"Fine for now!" A beautiful mermaid with short hair in a T-Shirt smiled loving at Hachi as some Takoyaki cooked.
"CAMIE! YOU'RE BURNING THEM! AGAIN!" A starfish snapped at her, causing Camie to scream.
Dr. Vegapunk was already seated comfortably, a large tub of popcorn, candies and pops ready as Shakky finished up her cigarette.
"Ray, they'll be starting soon."
Rayliegh, having finished dealing with four colorful brothers in what could be described as 'evil Power Rangers' attire, along with their lovely sister and moronic warlord wannabe of a father, chuckled as he made his way over.
"I'm coming, Shakky." He called, then shooting the 'invaders' a look. "If you really want to mess with us? Bring Big Mom, Kaido or Whitebeard."
The former Pro Hero, known as 'Dark King,' then frowned and grabbed his canteen.
"…I miss you, Roger."
He then downed the contents of the object and smirked as he made his way to his lovely wife, who was shooting York a dirty look.
"Shakky, why is York so scared of you?" Dr. Vegapunk asked.
"No idea." She lied with a smile as she poured some pop. "Hatchan? Drink?"
"Thank you!" The Octopus man smiled as he helped Camie salvage the Takoyaki and Rayliegh took Shakky into his lap.
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Now was time for the big event, and it was obvious Present Mic was hyped up.
"Welcome everyone to the UA Sports Festival! Are you ready?!" He crowed out, inciting cheers from the gathered crowds. "We're tuned in live to what may be the biggest UA Sports Festival ever! Our students are coming out to the big stage, so everybody show your support!'
Class 1-A were the first ones out of the gate, Izuku staying behind because he knew he wasn't part of their class. Besides, he was a special guest on his own.
"First up, they're no strangers to danger, here's the Hero Course of Class 1-A!"
"Hehehe, guess some of my fans are in the crowd." Uta giggled as she noticed how loud some of the spectators were cheering.
"Next up, they may not have had as much time in the spotlight but they're still chalked full of talent! It's Hero Course Class 1-B!"
The students of Class 1-B came out next, led by Vivi and a girl with orange hair in a side ponytail with teal eyes named Itsuka Kendo.
"After that, it's General Ed Course Classes 1-D, 1-E, and 1-F, Support Course Classes 1-G, 1-H, and 1-I, and finally Business Course Classes 1-J, 1-K, and 1-L!"
"Geez, that's not biased at all..." Kyouka sarcastically commented.
"Oh, is that Shinso over there?" Koby noted as he noticed Hitoshi in the Class 1-D crowd.
"Wait, what about Class 1-C? You know, Midori's class?" Mina pointed out.
"It's...confidential," Momo explained. "That's all I can really say at the moment."
"And last but certainly not least, he's the Pirate Captain of a fearless crew who came to Class 1-A's aid when heinous villains threatened their lives at the USJ! IT'S OUR SPECIAL GUEST CONTESTANT; IZUKU MIDORIYA!"
That was Izuku's cue to step out into the stadium, the crowds all going wild and many all staring with awe and anticipation as the brim of his straw hat covered his eyes.
"Silence everyone!" Midnight called out from the main podium as she waved her whip. "Izuku here as some special words to say to us all! He is the one who has his eyes set on changing the world of heroism! All ears tune in!"
Izuku nodded his head and stepped up to the podium, Midnight gave him a maternal pat on the head as he bowed respectfully to her before taking the mic.
"I'll keep this brief. A minute ago, Present Mic introduced all the first-year classes, and the way he was so dismissive of the non-Hero Course classes really pissed me off." Izuku stated shocking pretty much everyone there except Garp who was grinning in anticipation at the verbal ass-kicking Izuku was about to give out.
Also grinning were Izuku's crew mates, who were watching from a special VIP Guest Room set up by Nedzu to keep the surprise of their reveal hidden until the right moment. Also in the crowd was a large man in a trenchcoat with a fedora covering his head, accompanied by a few other fellows. The only discernable feature of the giant of a man was his crescent white mustache.
"Gurarararara, this boy...so he's the one Rayleigh spoke of."
"Let me ask everyone here a question. Can anyone here in a single word describe every student here myself included? Because I know the perfect word that I can use to describe every student here. The word is 'Rival'."
This caused everyone's eyes from the students to the spectators, teachers, and Pro Heroes to widen in shock and surprise.
"I see students from every course from Hero to General Ed ready to give everything they have to win. With that alone I'm more than happy and honored to call them my rivals, and when someone, a teacher no less, dismisses a rival of mine so easily? Forgive me language, but…. It pisses me off."
Izuku's speech was met with pure silence even as he handed the microphone back to Midnight who looked lost in thought. However the second he reached the steps. The stadium erupted in a deafening roar of cheers and applause.
"Short but truly inspiring." N smiled as Tenya and Eijirou were moved to tears.
"Damn, if he didn't already have eyes for Ochako, I'd smooch him right on the mouth!" Ellie smirked.
"Yeah-wait what?!" Ochako squeaked out, having heard what the rotund girl had said.
Hitoshi smiled from his place in Class 1-D's group. "I was expecting some kind of condescending remark but what he said...it's got me thinking about why I really want to be a Hero."
Through all this Present Mic was muttering apologies into his microphone with promises not to do it again, Aizawa giving his best friend a nasty look of his own.
"You know, Midoriya has a pretty goddamn valid point. There's a lot of students in General Ed, Support, and even Business who are hidden gems in the making."
"I SAID I'M SORRY, OKAY?!"
"Good, cause your mother is on the line." Eraserhead smirked as he let someone else join the conversation.
"Is my baby boy being a bully on International TV? Imma give his ass a whooping!"
"A wonderful speech, and with that it's time to begin the first round!" Midnight proclaimed as the randomizer started spinning. Soon it stopped. "Our first event shall be Obstacle Course Race! The course is treacherous and stretches four kilometers around the outside of the stadium. The only rule in this race is that you are forbidden from leaving the race track. Beyond that, do whatever you feel you have to to reach the end. Contestants, take your places!"
The red starting gate had lights turn on, and the students all standing at the ready.
"This is it..." Izuku thought to himself.
"READY..."
"Do your best, Izuku!" His crew thought together from the VIP Room.
"SET..."
"This is gonna be fun!" Koby smiled with an optimistic competitive spirit.
"GO!"
The Sports Festival had begun.
Knightmare Lord A/N:
And we're gonna end things off here so that we can cover each part of the Sports Festival individually! Izuku is gonna show why he's the Pirate Captain of a badass crew of Heroes-to-be with his Devil Fruit powers but the students of Class 1-A and even 1-B won't be too far behind!
Also, who is that mysterious giant man with the white crescent mustache? I think you One Piece fans can guess who he is...
Take it away, Mrotrax!
Mrotrax A/N: More family reveals for Izuku and the stage is set, with epic set up for the Stain arc down the line.
I added a scene on Egghead for notsalguia's sake….and a bit from JoyRide Entertainment's MHA Abridged for comedy's sake. No bashing towards Mic is meant, just couldn't resist! But bashing towards Judge and Germa 66? VERY much meant! I hate those guys! Execpt Reiju.
And if you don't know who the mustachioed man is? You are either very new or no true One Piece fan.
See ya soon!