Shoto Revealing His Dark Burning Hatred
"Mina, congrats." Tsuyu walked up to Mina, seeing as she did well to make it to the advancement.
"Thanks Tsuyu, but Bakugo only asked me to join because I could melt Todoroki's ice. It's not like, you know, I really helped that much." Mina felt like she didn't do anything special during that time.
"Iida, you were holding out on us. I had no idea you could do that!" Ochaco said while running in place.
"Rest assured it wasn't my intention to deceive you, I was just being strategic." Tenya said though Ochaco still pouts at him. And Kaminari in his dizzy state said that everything was fun.
"I merely wanted to show that I could compete with Midoriya." Tenya said, believing he could keep up with Izuku and his dragon Quirk with his mighty speed.
"You're always trying to one-up each other." Ochaco said, seeing that clearly between Tenya and Izuku.
"Oh, speaking of which, where'd he go? Has anyone seen Deku?" Ochaco wondered where Izuku is.
At the Faculty and Student entrance tunnel, within that small area are Izuku and Shoto who was the one to ask Izuku to come with him here for something that he hadn't told him yet and it's making Izuku feel a little nervous.
"You brought me here. Now what?" Izuku asked.
(With Endeavor)
Endeavor is seen walking down another staircase to get himself some food while also thinking about how his little weapon Shoto ended up losing to that Midoriya boy with the unique Dragon Quirk, it reminds him of Ryukyu's own Dragon Quirk, but it feels different than hers for some reason.
"Yo! Long time no see. Let's catch up, Endeavor." All Might called out to his fellow hero as he wanted to speak a few words with him.
"All Might." Endeavor said in a low tone, turns around to give All Might his known fiery glare.
(Back with Shoto and Izuku)
The air was nothing but silence between the two boys like time is frozen as Izuku can feel the tension from the eyes that Shoto is giving off until he spoke.
"We should get lunch soon; the cafeteria is going to be busy. Don't you think?" Izuku pointed out, but Shoto just kept on staring at him for a moment.
"(He's all cold and intimidation. Way different from Kacchan.)" Izuku thought gulped, seeing how his stare is different than Katsuki's own angry stare.
And then, Shoto finally spoke.
"I was overwhelmed." Shoto said which confused Izuku.
"And it made break the promise I made to myself a long time ago." Shoto said.
"(It would have given him such an advantage to use his left side. And yet… he didn't.)" Izuku thought always wondered how Shoto never wants to use his left side of his Quirk.
"Iida and Kaminari… Yaoyorozu and Asu… Uraraka… None of them felt it." Shoto recalled that very moment he and Izuku was charging at each other.
"In that moment, I was the only one who could sense your true power. It reminded me of something, experiencing that maid of yours, Tohru's Quirk." Shoto recalled back at the USJ incident, when he saw Tohru defeating the Nomu with her fire breath.
"Oh, yeah? Okay… Is that all?" Izuku asked.
"At the same time, that brute strength of hers reminded me of All Might whenever I saw videos of him performing amazing feats." Shoto mentioned which is getting Izuku very nervous.
"The power coming from you felt the same as All Might and Tohru's." Shoto said, making Izuku very worried that Shoto might have a theory about their connection which may end up proven right.
"Midoriya, tell me." Shoto looked at Izuku being silent again for just a few seconds.
"Is Tohru really All Might's secret love child or something?" Shoto asked the big question he wanted to know.
"(Is she… what?)" Izuku thought was in utter shocked to hear that kind of question.
"(Where exactly did he get an idea that Tohru and All Might are related in any way at all! That just sounds insane!)" Izuku thought stated that it would be impossible to find their father and daughter considering their real age differences.
"Well, is she?" Shoto asked again.
"No, no, that's not it at all! Those two just happen to know each other before she became my maid." Izuku stated, trying to make that clear without revealing their secrets.
"All that is just suggesting there is something between you and All Might that you're not supposed to talk about." Shoto said, which got Izuku to panic on the inside but kept up a brave face.
Shoto can tell that it must be a touchy subject for Izuku to talk about, so he will not pursuit it and goes on with his own thing he wanted to talk with him about his own life.
"My father is the Hero Endeavor. You must've heard of him, which means you're aware that he's the number two hero." Shoto mentioned his father.
"So, if you're connected to the number one hero, All Might, in some way. That would mean… that I have even more reason to beat you." Shoto proclaimed.
(Back with All Might and Endeavor)
"I haven't talk to you since that press conference ten years ago. Been a while, I saw you and figured I'd say hi." All Might said friendly.
"Did you now? Well then, if that's all you wanted to do, we're done. Chatting like we're old friends? What a joke." Endeavor snorted as he turned away and walked down the steps.
However, All Might wouldn't let the Flame Hero go that easily as he jumps down to the end of the staircase blocking Endeavor's path just to have a little chat with him some more.
"Come on, why the cold shoulder?" All Might joked which only seem to annoy Endeavor.
"You should be thrilled. After all, your son's doing very well out there, just using half his power. You must be a great teacher." All Might complimented.
"Are you implying something?" Endeavor asked.
"No, I want to know your secrets. How do we train the next generation of heroes?" All Might asked. He's been thinking about putting more effort into his job as a teacher of UA High School to help the students grow stronger.
"Do you really think I'd tell you anything I've taught the boy? You're all flash and no brains as usual. Out of my way." Endeavor mocked as he slightly shoved onto All Might as he walks away.
"Okay." All Might said, not bother by that. He can see that Endeavor is still hot-headed as always.
Endeavor really didn't like how All Might is just this powerful man and yet he doesn't have much of a brain inside that head of his, but he decided to rub it in All Might's face about Shoto's fate that he has plans down.
"Let me assure you of one thing, All Might." Endeavor said without turning towards All Might.
"Whatever it takes, that kid of mine will beat you someday. I'll make sure of it, that's why I made him." Endeavor smirked with his expression looking a little dark.
"You did what?" All Might had a bad feeling about the relationship between father and son.
"He's in a rebellious phase right now, but he will take your place. I'll make sure of it." Endeavor declared with intense stare that surprises All Might.
"But I will say that boy who got in first place twice in the sports festival has proven to be a great challenge for Shoto, so I know he will push him to use his fire and then you will see his potential." Endeavor said, referring to Izuku before the flaming hero walks down the stairs.
(Back with Shoto and Izuku)
"My father is ambitious; he aims for the top. He used his power to make a name for himself as a hero. But he was never able to best All Might, so the Symbol of Peace is living proof of his failure. He's still at it though, trying to take down All Might. One way or another." Shoto explained about his dad and his goal.
"I'm not really sure what you're getting at. What are you trying to tell me, Todoroki?" Izuku was confused.
"Have you ever heard of Quirk Marriages?" Shoto asked. But it doesn't look like Izuku heard about it.
"They became a problem in the first few generations after superpowers became widespread. There were those who sought out potential mates solely with the intention of creating powerful children. Many people were forced into relationships. They were simply viewed as old-fashioned arranged marriages. But clearly, it was unethical." Shoto explained, feeling angry about it.
"My father has not only a rich history of accomplishments, but plenty of money to throw at his problems. He bought my mother's relatives to get his hands on her Quirk, and how he's raising me to usurp All Might." Shoto revealed.
Gasping of this sudden revelation, Izuku started to slowly understand what Shoto is trying to tell him.
"It's so annoying. I refuse to be a tool for that scumbag." Shoto was angered to be that man's son.
"And every memory of my mother… I only see her crying." Shoto remembered how much his mom would cry.
"I remember she called my left side unbearable, before she poured boiling water on my face." Shoto revealed how he got his scar, this shocked Izuku even more.
"The reason I picked a fight with you was to show my old man what I was capable of doing. Without having to rely on his damned fire Quirk." Shoto explained.
"You see, I'm going to show him that I reject his power, and I can take first place without using it." Shoto determined.
What neither of them knew is that Katsuki is standing close to them standing behind a corner and having to listen everything about Shoto and his reason for hating his fire power is the result of hating his own father.
"(The life he led is so different than mine. It sounds terrifying.)" Izuku commented.
"(How strange that we could be aiming for the same thing despite such different childhoods.)" Izuku thought wondered if things were different for Shoto and his dad, but that's mostly unlikely right now.
Shoto walks away deciding to end their private conversation with some last words for Izuku to hear.
"You're obviously connected to All Might and through Tohru as well, even if you won't tell me about it. But no matter how fiercely you come at me in the future, I will defeat you using only my right side. I can assure you of that." Shoto determined.
"(So, this is why Todoroki's so focused. He's like a comic book character. A hero with a tragic backstory. Fighting to rise above it.)" Izuku thought commented, feeling sad for what Shoto had to go through.
Izuku can tell that this might be eating away at Shoto with his hatred toward his own father, but he needs to give out his own words as well.
"Hey, wait!" Izuku ran up to him and Shoto stops just to hear what he has to say.
"Listen, I'm only here because others have supported me. I've been really lucky." Izuku admitted.
"In fact, I've had even more help since I've come to UA." Izuku looked back on all the people who has supported him up until now.
(Flashback)
Remembering the times when Izuku was caught by the sludge villain and was rescued by All Might.
"Have no fear. You're safe. I am here." All Might spoken his famous known words.
The scene changes to Ochaco who wanted to share some of his points to Izuku who didn't have enough back in the practical exam.
"Can't you just give him some of my points?" Ochaco asked.
Next, to the time when Inko said they will help give him support in any way she can.
I'll support you with everything I've got from now on!" Inko promised with little waterworks from her eyes.
Then to the words Mr. Aizawa told him when he fought some villains in the USJ incident.
"You can't be a pro if you only have one trick." Aizawa said before jumping into the fray.
"We clear the Shipwreck zone." Tsuyu complimented as the scene shows the three escaping the Shipwreck zone after trapping some villains.
"Team up with me, person in first place!" Mei requested back in the Cavalry Battle.
Then to the words of the dragon girls who said to him.
Next is Lucoa giving Izuku that advice before the UA Sports Festival.
"In order for you to move forward with the progress, you first need to start small then work your way up until you get to 100%. That way, you can be on your way to being better successor who surpasses All Might." Lucoa advised.
Kanna saying how proud she is to be Izuku's daughter.
"Papa also adopted me, I'm his daughter and proud of it!" Kanna mentioned as she hugs Izuku
And the words Tohru said to him about being brave.
"It was a really brave of you to pull that sword and invite me to your home." Tohru said.
Last scene is after the sludge villain incident when All Might in his weakened form told Izuku the words he always wanted to hear.
"Young man, you too can become a hero." Toshinori said.
(Flashback End)
"All Might is constantly saving people with a fearless smile. He's the greatest hero, and I want to be just like him." Izuku admired how All Might can save lives with that famous smile.
"In order to do that, I have to become strong enough to become number one. I know my motivation might seem stupid compared to yours. "But still—I can't lose this either. I owe it to everyone who's supported me to try my best." Izuku stated he is this strong because of the people around him.
"You declared war on me earlier. Well, right back at you. I am going to beat you." Izuku declared, determine to show him that he is going to become a great hero more than All Might.
Shoto looks at Izuku seeing the fire in his eyes has become a little brighter than before and walk away, knowing this guy is going to be a true challenge to him once they meet again one on one.
Katsuki leaves the corner having heard everything and went back to go get his lunch to fill his stomach.
"Izuku! I found you!" Tohru shouted in joy, appearing out of a portal right next to Izuku shocking him.
"Izuku, why are you out here? We've been waiting to have lunch with you and your friends." Tohru asked.
"Sorry, I just had a little chat with one of my classmates." Izuku said, not revealing everything about Shoto's past and his hatred of his father to Tohru.
"Well, come on, I have our lunch ready to be eaten and Kanna can only hold back Elma for so long before that piggy bitch ends up eating all of the food." Tohru gestured him into the portal.
"Sure, let's go." Izuku nodded and step through the portal to meet up with his family and some of his classmates.
"Hey, the big man of honor has finally arrived. Now we can get this party started!" Quetzalcoatl declared as she raises her cup.
"Dude! Why didn't you tell us that your maid was such a great cook, this is nothing I ever tasted! Not even when Georgie cooks for us!" Eijiro was amazed while chowing down on the food.
"Yes, Tohru may have actually done something good in her life!" Elma agreed while also eating on the food as well.
"Hey, no talking while your mouths are full." Inko scolded a little.
"This taste really good." Ryukyu complimented with a smile.
"No way! The Dragoon Hero: Ryukyu! What are you doing here?" Izuku asked in shock.
"Lucoa invited me over to have lunch with everyone and to meet some of the next generation of heroes. And I have to say, you all have proven yourselves to have what it takes to carry on the mantle." Ryukyu smiled at some of the students in Class 1-A.
"She complimented us!" Ochaco and Tsuyu squealed.
"Here, Izuku. I saved this for you." Tohru offered him a bento lunchbox who greatly thanked her.
KO a new chapter is done and hope you all enjoy it!
Izuku learned some dark personal things from Shoto about how he hated his father for years and why he refuses to use the fire power of his Quirk, different from how Izuku path down the path of heroes due to the support and encouragement from everyone around him.
KO comment, favorite, and follow through of how this story will go!
