Izuku barely opened the door to his apartment home, two seconds later a towel was over his head.
"IZUKU! DID YOU CATCH A COLD!?" his mother Inko was the ever-worrywart, this time her concerns weren't for naught.
It sprung out of nowhere…
An intense tropical-like storm…out of nowhere…
He was doing some daily runs routine in the beach…when all of a sudden, the clouds rained down heavily.
He was a workaholic, but even he knew not to push himself in bad conditions…
Especially when the only one he has to save this time was himself from falling sick.
Rain*
Even looking out the rain is still pouring, not as intensely as he was near the beach, but still, it didn't stop anytime soon.
One singular thought occurred to him….
This rain is almost…unnatural…?
With nothing better to do than stay warm and avoid catching a cold, he happily accepted the warm drink his mother gave him as he turned on the TV to watch any news…
"Attention! To all residents of Musutafu! The local meteorology office has issued a red code warning! A strong tropical storm is about to hit Musutafu, all citizens must prepare for the worst!" The Meteorologist in question was barely keeping hold of his own shivering voice, Midoriya thought it was strange since he seemed to be inside a studio…not outside…
That was until he noticed the green screen effect due a mini fluctuation…
The little broccoli was about to busy himself with some theorizing on why, until the next words of the reporter caught his attention.
"Luckily there's no need to panic, as puzzling as how did the storm kick up so suddenly, it isn't moving at a normal velocity, due to low wind speed the storm won't fully hit the coast line until an estimated 2 hours from now, however all citizens must prepare and take shelter to avoid the worst! Pro heroes are also advised to take precautions and be ready for any emergencies"
Midoriya's mind zoned out after that…
A storm that came out of nowhere…slow moving speed…steady direction course….this doesn't feel like a normal case….?
Meanwhile…
"PLEASE GO FASTER!" Midnight couldn't help herself but scream at the aged man who helped them get into the island first time, in cases of emergency he was the fastest support she could rely on.
Now they're tracking the Giant dragon floating amidst the clouds in this raging sea!
The waves aren't intense…they're VIOLENT!
Water tornados are visible from afar and the frequent thunderclaps shines the dark figure floating away.
The only good thing out of this all is he's not heading for the city at a fast rate!
Yeah, but that still doesn't mean he's not in grave danger! The kid has explained to her what'll happen if he doesn't win…
She was confident in herself that her sleeping aroma will put him down for good, it wasn't arrogance, but the confidence that comes from years of experience…she never expected that form to be quiet the valiant.
It waved the wind in my direction in order to ward off the fragment scent…
At first, she thought the intense winds from Daora's powers weren't that wild, even the extent of making it rain over the small rocky island was a bit of a surprise, however, in this world where something like All Might exist, it wasn't a big surprise, weather control abilities are seldom…but not unheard of….
However, Weather control to this level is…abnormal, even by the standards.
Stretches of the sky darkened, the sea roars in rage and even mini-tornados form here and there…
It's like a scene straight out of a novel…
Looks like these things aren't called Elder Dragons for naught, if he read something about these things from a fantasy novel, then to become old in a hostile environment either you must be strong from the start…or smart enough to use whatever you have to survive.
Add that with human intelligence and you got a deadly mix.
No…that's not all, she could've used her whip to cling to his head and put it to sleep, but that thing's aura was just…dangerous, for a second, she hesitated and that might cost her dearly.
"THIS IS OUTRAGOUS MY LADY! I NEVER SEEN THE SEA THIS ANGRY BEFORE!" the old man screamed at her for some logical thinking, however her mother instincts weren't telling her to stop any time soon.
"JUST GET CLOSE ENOUGH TO THAT THING IN THE SKY!" she pointed at the fleeting shadow heading slowly to the north…to Musutafu.
I have to stop him before he reaches the city!
That thing can throw the Weather into disarray by simply existing she didn't want to see what it can do by acting, so the next thing she did was…
I never expected to use these gifts from Mic…I should thank him later but for now!
"MARU-KUUUUUUUUUUN!" the old man covered his ears as he flinched from the sheer volume of the mega phone she was holding.
It was only intended for 'long range' training instructions.
What's with the kid's abilities to fly and swim at deep levels and high altitudes.
Now…
This has come in handy…
Because…
Hwwwwwwoaaaaaaaaahhhh
It heard her cry…
The boat almost landed on its side as the thing floated closer to it…
It swam in the air in a circular manner, but still keeping a good distance away from the boat.
He's not getting closer? Could it be he doesn't want to in purpose?...no that can't be.
Her child mentioned something about 'losing control' in case he was defeated…which means…
He's acting…like an animal…a highly intelligent one…
Curious but cautious, and true to those thoughts the Amatsu resumed flying away after a few circulations. Deemed them a non significant presence.
No! If only he got closer…
She tried another time and this once, the thing got even closer…
"MARU-KUN SNAP OUT OF IT!" she desperately pleaded he would listen just this once, if he's there inside that thing.
But instead…the Amatsu roared in annoyance. As if disturbed by the constant volume of her words.
It twisted in mid-air in a vertical manner, it's underside exposed and…winds started to circulate it in a quicker pace.
The water from under it was forming a whirlpool too..
Whatever this thing was trying to do, she knew by instinct it wasn't a good thing!
"THE BOAT IS GETTING DRAWN IN!" the old man alarmed her as he headed for the pilot cockpit.
Immediately the boat resisted the wind and the waves…but it wasn't enough!
They were slowly getting sucked in. in a circular manner too!
I have to calculate this carefully…
This was a gold opportunity…and she wasn't going to let it slip from her.
Knowing her child's power, a new transformation without proper training takes a huge toll on his body…it's only a matter of time before he reverts to his original form, but if he did that while several hundred feet above the ocean or worst above the city…that would be a death sentence.
She has to act quickly…
That's why she waited for the right opportunity.
300 feet…
200 feet…
100 feet…
70 feet! NOW!
She gathered all of her power and jumped from the deck into the air, as she expected the winds gave her quiet the good push!
"HWAH!" using her whip she somehow managed to grip one of the long yellow horns of the dragon, but oh boy was it not pleased by her company!
"GRHH!" it trashed in the air with a speed that defied its graceful movements!
She gripped on while releasing as much soporific aroma as she can! To the point it looked like a fighter jet made a messy art in the space!
Slowly…the Amatsu movement slowed down to a peaceful slumber…
It's sleeping mid-air? Not the wildest thing it did so far, but at long last she released a sigh of relief after that treacherous endeavor.
She hoped back into the deck of the ship, the Old man was astonished by her bold actions.
"my lady that was quiet the spectacle…"
Before she could reply with a tired smile…
"hwwwwhhh" the wind kicked up again…
She glanced back in horror as the thing was slowly waking up again!
It wasn't even a minute!?
The minimum record for her soporific slumber effect was something above 3 hours…
Caught off guard she tried to recompose herself and try again…
But before she could so…
"HOWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
Both her and the old man had to cover their ears as the Amatsu's roar rattled the very boat they were standing on.
The captain rushed for the cockpit! Why she struggled to come up with another plan!
If I recall correctly 10 minutes is the limit for new transforms! He should've been back to his original form already!
It's being more than 50 minutes between the chase start and now, something really wrong is happening!
And it's about to get even worst!
The Amatsu eyes were glowing a faint yellowish-white light, same for its torso…
"hooowooooooooooo" it made a strange low humming tone as it's faced the sky, she thought he'll make a run for it…in reality they're the ones who need to run!
The Amatsu now more well position in the front of the deck and a good distance away from them…starting sucking in huge volumes of humid air, to the point it was visible for a few seconds.
"TO THE SIDE!" she ordered a second later but the old sailor wasn't rusted by the sea breeze yet! He obeyed just in time!
TWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASHHHH!
For a split second…the sea was split apart…the next…
PWOOOOOSHH!
It burst out! Making the already unstable ship all the harder to keep aloof.
If only it ended there!
"FORWARD! NOW!" her years of experience kicked in just in time!
TWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASHHH!
PWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSHH!
They lost a good chunk of the ship's rear but nothing serious so far. However it's too early to celebrate.
"TO THE RIGHT!"
TWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASHHH!
POWWWWWWWWWWWSHH!
The blast from the water beam threw her off the deck! She winced from the sudden cold gnashing at her skin!
"MI LADY!"
But the true terror was how the Amatsu readied another onslaught—
Before it could finish her off!
"HOWAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!"
It squirmed and struggled as if in great pain…then…
SPLASH!
That thing just dove…no it fell to the sea!
Without thinking she dove after him!
Even in this grim dark sea, the white lighted her way.
It was freezing cold, but she endured worst in her prime days!
I can barely stay conscious…
Once she resurfaced!
"GASP!"
"A Kid!? It wa-"
"n-not n-now!" she begged for some cooperation more than ever. Just this once ignore everything and periodize what matters the most!
The old man needed no words to understand the extent of her request.
After getting back on the deck. She quickly checked his heart beat assuming the worst…
Ba-bump…ba-bump…
She released a breath she didn't know she was holding for far longer than the dive took.
"he needs immediate care, the water is frozen and the cold wind is still blowing, I'll get you back to that Island!"
Good thing the old timer is a quick-witted thinker. The land is too far to get some first-aid care, the island isn't that much.
She informed him of their special occasion before so she didn't need any further instructions, but…she looked down at the one unconscious and wrapped in a thin blanket.
Another failure…I failed again…even when I was nearby!
She gritted her lips in rage at her incompetency.
No…I'll reminisce of this later, for now I have to give him immediate care.
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.
After arriving on the island again, they entered the hut, the captain stayed with them in case things didn't get better.
"His blood pressure is stable, no signs of breathing problems, don't worry my lady I have seen my share of people near drowning and this isn't the worst I've seen" he offered a reassurance.
"Thank you…his temperature is stabilizing…if you didn't respond quickly to my call…I" she didn't know what to say. Her guilt already eating away at her psych.
"What are you saying my Lady? You saved me and my family years ago, this is the least I can do to repay my debt" he smiled at her.
That alone made her feel a little better, even if it was for a fleeting moment…
Once her gaze returned to the one shivering uncontrollably…
"about the…Thing you saw"
"I'm no pro hero, just an old retired sailor…you asked for a lift to this remote island and that's all that happened…nothing more…just doing a service to a fellow citizen and pro hero..."
Translation: I don't know what's going on, but I won't tell anyone.
"thank you" she muttered between her trembling jaws, the cold is getting at her…
"well my lady, since the little one is saved, then I shall take my leave, my wife will be worried if I don't go back in this weather…even if it cleared all of a sudden"
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.
Later she checked on his health every 10 minutes, nothing serious everything is stable…
After releasing a suppressed sigh, she poured to herself some hot drink…
Having already informed U.A. of this unexpected development she waited for the kid to wake up.
He was slumbering peacefully…
To think this child holds so much power that can throw even the weather into disarray…Maru-kun…no wonder you fear your own power…
She thought to herself, already heard and seen enough to be told otherwise…the kid is special…that's for su-
otherworldly
she paused…a single word ringed in her head…like a haunting malevolent thought…
otherworldly…
she thought to herself this time…recalling the source that spoke such haunting word in the first place…
-a few days earlier-
Tsk! To think I'd fall for such petty tricks!
Endeavor's rage fueled his hair, giving it quiet L'Oréal treatment. Unfortunately, that effect only lasted for a few seconds…
Because…
BANG!
"GRRHHH!" the agonized muffled scream of the vermin was like dopamine, but to his bewilderment the maniac proved he was not caring at all about the gun that was aimed at his head. A normal person will panic and beg for mercy, a madman will laugh it off, but this one just straight out keep bubbling and bubbling about some orphaned kid or something…
Best Jeanist didn't mind seeing the villain suffer for his crimes, but the way he saw Tsukauchi overwhelmed by an intense grudge he screamed at him to control his nerves.
All present pros didn't want the investigator to turn into a murderer.
But the maniac didn't care at all, as he blurted out a single word…and that somehow made Tsukauchi snap.
"BANG!"
to their bewilderment, the bullet was spinning in the air…not approaching his head any millimeter…
"sooner or later…I'll get back what's mine, you can't stop me! heheheheheHAHAHAHAHAHABWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Dang I feel so evil!
"I'LL NEVER LET YO—" before Tsukauchi could finish.
"Ethereal Astrolabe, Teleport" a blinding light silenced him.
The rest…was something even he didn't want to share with Midnight…
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.
She was so lost in her own thoughts after that…staring at his sleeping form with guilt and regret…
"grrrrrh…" the sound of his groaning alerted her awake from her zoned out state…
"MARU-KUN!" she couldn't restrain herself from shouting, after all the adrenaline rush of getting nearly killed by a Chinese water dragon is still vivid in her head.
She supported him as he stood up clutching his head obviously in visible pain and discomfort.
"are you hurt? Any injuries?" she asked hoping for some kind of positive feedback.
"I…I'm…fine…grrhh…except for…this annoying migraine…" she breathed a sigh of relief and leaned on her chair already exhausted from worrying like Inko over Midoriya.
"…I…lost…!?...MOM ARE YOU OKAY!? I DON'T grhhh remember what happened after I-"
She cut him off sternly.
"nothing happened…"
"uh…?" he looked at her a bit confused by her stern tone.
"whatever form you took wasn't that…aggressive, it ignored me and flew in the air, I used a boat to chase after you and once you run out of energy you fell to the ocean…I rescued you and here we are" she filtered the parts she didn't want him to hear.
You already fear your own power, there's no need to add salt to injury, especially since I'm the one who's responsible for this injury.
"thank you…" he looked down at his blanket before mumbling a small thanks…his tone exhausted.
"well look to the bright side! At least if you can tame this 'Amatsu' next time I'm sure not even the baddest baddie out there can mess with you without thinking twice" she tried to joke, but he could feel her smile was forced.
Roll with it, it's my fault that things went south…
Even Sensei was feeling guilty, the plan wasn't flawless but to overlook such an important detail is…just pure amateur job.
"I underestimated Amatsu…and paid the price…if anyone to blame is me…I judged a book by it's cover…"
She sighed with a slight hint of frustration.
"you did what you could, there's no point in regretting it, however. You can learn from your mistakes…next time don't be hasty unless you have a solid Plan A and Plan B"
With a firm nod he agreed with her tiredly, then a long gaze made him quiet nervous.
"uh…so…does this mean I can't risk it anymore with the Elders training"
"…" her silence was awkward, she was overthinking about many things at once, especially how to deal with that lunatic when she can't even protect her son from his own power…
"mom…?"
"yes…?"
"uh…about the Elders training" she quickly recomposed herself before replying.
"we will hold off on them…Daora and Chameleos are enough Aces in the hole…for now…besides anymore of this training and we'll be wanted on the Coast Guard list"
"…right…? I guess Amatsu did change the local weather"
"more like the small-regional weather" she joked dryly.
"…"
"forget it, for the remaining days I want you to unlock new forms, since Quality is dangerous business we'll go with quantity instead"
"yes ma'am!"
…
It's been a few days after his defeat, he was recovering well and thankfully only catch a cold from the drowning, nothing major.
The Principal got the news and after some thinking praised Midnight for her insight in using the isolated island as training ground, even if it ended in a small disaster, it wasn't as bad as having the storm spawn in the middle of the city…or worst.
Furthermore, due to recent threats he didn't object him continuing training as much as he can.
So here he is…sipping some hot chocolate and flipping an encyclopedia of the Triassic period.
Of all things to unlock something new…unique geological volcanic structure wasn't something I expected…oh well Barroth doesn't sounds—
Eat bugs, bath in mad and only ram things…
Diablos Lite got it.
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Anything fancy?
Strong armor, attacks and travel by rolling, eat ores…
Ores? I knew it! I must have read this from some fantasy novel!
Iron, steel, any metal rich ores…no mithril.
Tsk, Anything else?
Well…it can release 3 types of gases…Sleep, Flammable and…highly irritating gas?
Release gas? Don't you mean…it can fart?
Maruchi was disgusted by the fact until Sensei corrected him.
Not that! It has hidden small holes between its armor shells which it's use to release the excessive gas built up from its diet!
Ok…Sleep is meh since I have Hypno and Malfestio, Flammable gas? Also meh thanks to Rathalos…but what does the last one do?
Hmmm all it says it can cause very irritating immune system response preventing eating any sorts of food or otherwise…it does irritate the eyes and nose but not that much too…
Strange…? Why would an ore-eating rolling tank need something like a CS gas grenade?
Perhaps a way to prevent other ore-eaters from sharing his meal?
Whatever…it's a meh one unless I can't fly or swim and needs good transport method.
It can withstand lava.
…Wow…can Glavenus do it too?
Eh…it does breathe melted ores which appears like lava…you think it can't swim in it's own spit?
Cool Carnotaurus with sword-tail got it all, Uragaan is a meh!
Hmmm, I think it wasn't a total loss, the structure looks akin to that of Barroth and Glavenus…
Oh!? You mean I'm two steps away from unlocking a new type?
Most likely yes.
Then let's dig for more mithril!
And hope it's not that hard to mine
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A camel…? Or buffalo?
Both…with a strong tail too…it can crush solid trees and boulders with ease.
Anything else? Tigrex is faster and Gammoth is stronger…no need for extra brutish force when Rajang is chilling on standby.
Fast digestive system…
So?
You can literally eat trees or plants if you feel hungry.
So? It'll most likely taste horrible and I still feel those tiny rocks fragments in my stomach!
Maruchi shout angrily after testing Uragaan's sense of taste.
10 minutes and you'll feel energetic again, it digestive fluids are very strong which means you won't feel hungry for a long while.
Hmmm…alright, if I ever end up in a situation where I have no food available.
Or you're too lazy to cook your own.
Duramboros! Approved!
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Godzilla…? Or a pickle…?
A mix of both that treats the whole world like it's an open buffet.
Anything fancy?
Strong…it says Equal in strength to Rajang.
OHHHHHHHHH!
Hmmm…another thing is acidic saliva…luckily not-deadly like the Xenomorphs but it has a unique effect of tenderizing shells and hard carapaces…? Which helps it in the devouring process…
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Lastly…it can breath a cloud of…the…dragon element…?
Once Sensei begin describing what's a dragon element to the ignorant boy, Kuro on the other hand got interested, all previous forms he unlocked after the Amatsu incident didn't steer his attention. The only thing that was carved in his mind was the dark-red lighting that the Stygian Zinogre used in its fight against the Oroshi Kirin.
The dragon element…just thinking about it tingle something inside me…?
He thought, even noticed the slight creeks of the chains holding him down.
That settles it…the Elder Dragons and their secrets aren't the only thing that can help me…maybe other stimulus can…but what is the question here…?
Being the patient dark entity he was, he smirked slightly before continuing to listen on their conversation.
Sensei said that the dragon element has unique effect on a living body, as do all other elements.
A new info somehow both got it was the 'Blights'…and it is as follow.
'if the target's body isn't resistant enough to certain element, it'll get a blight, it's a effect that harms the body of the victim in different ways depending on which element it belongs to…for fire it burns the body of the victim alive…unless they put out the fireblight…for Waterblight, some mucus or other body fluids secreted by certain monsters makes the water vapours in a oxygen-phobic compound making it hard to breath and recover stamina fast, for Iceblight it eats away at the body's stamina and make the consumption of the energy faster than usual…the fourth one is the Thunderblight which isn't much of a problem at first until the target gets hits multiple times, resulting in disorientation and dizziness…of all the elements the dragonblight takes the cake and it weakens or even nullifies certain special abilities of the victim…some says even regenerations of the cells may halt due to it'
Apart from this information nothing caught the dark entity's interest.
His host now was sitting on the coach and his mother using her laptop to search for news, he caught a strange line "Masked Villain makes an impossible confrontation! Pros almost caught the culprit and it was greatly wounded by an investigator"
She paused at the lines before his words made her click on another video by accident.
"THAT'S THE VILLAIN THAT ATTACKED US IN U.S.J!"
Click!
"Attention everyone! Local scientist in the meteorology office suggested another storm is coming due to the "La Nina" phenomena, all citizen take precautions—"
She closed her laptop with a smile.
"How about we search for other forms instead? Or even play a board game for a change?"
Her smile wasn't forced but it wasn't that genuine either.
"I saw the other headlines…" she flinched a little at his tone…his haunted expression.
"did…did I do all that…?" he was referring to Amatsu's storm aftermaths.
"broken structures…some catch cold or almost pneumonia…water levels almost caused a flood…" he recited and with every word his face drained of blood.
"Maru-kun…it wasn't intentional-"
He looked at his hands, then at his symbol.
"I'm not normal by all means!..." he begun.
"this power…it's abnormal by all means..." he almost teared up.
"Maru-kun!"
"*Sobs* why! WHY! WHY! WHY! I'M NOT NORMAL LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE! Even being Quirkless would've been a mercy than having this cursed power!...*SIGH*…I'm…abnormal…I'm a Monster" he gritted his teeth in self-loath.
"All Might can also make it rain!" she tried to argue.
"not to the degree that cause such devastation!"
"even so! It wasn't intentional!"
"yet I harmed people! And I wasn't even close! What if I lost control and I was close!"
"that's where I take action, like I did before" she said calmly. His self-loath wavering and she took the chance.
She put her hands on his shoulders and locked eyes with him.
"you're not a monster…"
"…I'm…each form of mine isn't a warrior or some magical sage…all I have is monsters"
"Maru-kun…you're not a monster!" she then placed a hand on his heart.
"Monsters don't have hearts Maru-kun, but you do that's why you have this unique perspective, the view of not wanting to harm people, the regret and guilt for unintentionally doing so…in short you're just a kid with a hard-to-handle power…that's all"
The dam couldn't keep the tears in check…and Maruchi hugged her while crying like a baby.
"Monsters don't have hearts…?" he mimicked her.
She returned the hug.
"yes, whenever a dark thought like that cross your mind remember that line well, as long as you have a heroic and kind heart…you're never a monster"
"…*sniff*…thanks mom…"
…
The second week went like a flash, he didn't finish in time nor continued the training 4 days were cut off due to the stormy weather and the Principal orders.
Luckily…he managed to unlock a new type…
The Brute Wyverns.
While Midnight and Maruchi went for another therapy season with Houndog.
Tsukauchi who called off the training is now discussing the latest finds with the principal and the other teachers.
…
"you sure you work hard, Tsukauchi-kun…but is it okay to the point dark circles start appearing under your eyes?" Nezu looked at the investigator with quiet the concern.
"I had no choices…the newest threats leave no room for rest"
"Then what did you find so far? Is it about that Masked villain again" Sniper folded his arms in a little annoyance.
"Endeavor, Jeanist and many well-trained policemen couldn't take him down for good"
"? Tsukauchi-kun isn't that a bit of an exaggeration"
"I have to agree with Sniper-kun, I understand this villain is strong and cunning but he just fled after running away from Endeavor and jeanist, the coward used hostages to do so" Vlad argued.
Before Tsukauchi could open his mouth, All Might creaked the door open, receiving quiet the glares from the other teachers at his lateness.
"Vlad-san…you're underestimating this threat" Tsukauchi's tone was stone cold.
Even All Might paused mid sitting.
"what threat you all talking about…?" upon his question Tsukauchi presented a diagram of…
Extracted blood components.
Puzzlement was written over all their faces until Tsukauchi started explaining.
"it was true that the culprit didn't confront the pros without a good plan…Jeanist was blindsided and he couldn't act rashly because of the hostages who were held in a high altitude."
"and Endeavor…?" Sniper asked with a mix of restrained politeness and annoyance.
How can a vermin do this much!?
"we set up a plan assuming the next target would be either Jeanist or another top ranker…we were right but what we didn't take into account the slyness of this Masked villain"
"Tsukauchi! Get to the point! How did this nobody manage to flee from Endeavor twice!?"
Vlad wasn't the patient type.
Tsukauchi turned back to the presentation.
"this presentation is our analysis of Endeavor and Jeanist blood shortly after the accident…we have confirmed the use of a unique paralytic nerve relaxing toxin mix…"
That got him silenced stares.
"what does this mean…?" Nezu thought aloud.
Paralytic Toxins...? so did All Might.
"mainly the mix was made by Curare and Tetrodotoxins…small amounts too…fortunately it looks not enough entered the pros bodies for it to prove fatal…"
"didn't you say he has Telekinesis ?" All Might asked.
"I did…but I'm not as confused as you are by two things"
"which are?"
"one…is his power really Telekinesis or a highly precise Air Manipulation? Two, the extraction of those paralytic toxins, especially the Curare isn't an easy process…it's a hard job even for experienced herbologist and chemists…which means…how did he get his hands on such rare components"
"hah! He most likely got it from a black market or illegal merchant" Vlad countered.
"most black markets deal in illegal support goods or some Quirk enhancers…toxins dealers are basically non-existent nowadays"
"so this only leaves one possibility" Nezu butted in.
"and its…?"
"he made the toxins himself"
"that's impossible!"
"no…it's…very likely…" Tsukauchi thought loudly.
"still why didn't he use a lethal dose? Most villains won't hesitated to kill a top ranker pro to become famous" All Might added his own opinion already having met many crazy fame cravers.
"because his intentions are vague, from the start he didn't want to seriously harm anyone…he easily lifted tons of concrete with his power and showed no signs of fatigue…" Tsukauchi admitted.
"so…Tsukauchi-kun, he's strong we got it, but not invincible you shouted him didn't you?" Sniper confronted the investigator calmly as if having a specific thought.
"just say the word, and I'll take it upon my shoulders to end this threat once and for all"
"I don't think it's that easy…however thank you for the suggestion"
"Tsukauchi-kun you failed not because the pros are weak nor because of a flaw in your plan, it was because you didn't have all information about this villain" Nezu admitted loudly.
"you're right…perhaps this is why he is vague about his powers and tries to manipulate information…but there are some few things I'm sure of now…"
He turned to All Might.
"one, this lunatic isn't just another maniac…he is a genius and highly knowledgeable in many fields, his goals aren't simply killing for fame or confronting others for giggles and laugh…he is after something, what and why? Is still a question without answer…so exercise caution and don't underestimate him" Tsukauchi told them all.
"secondly, the blinding light is high likely a teleportation quirk…since the U.S.J event, it's possible the teleportation quirk is someone else…however our investigations showed no suspicious individual activity during the times he teleported"
"which means?" Vlad asked in haste.
"before he teleported away after my confrontation, I heard him say a phrase…or more like a command in Arabic"
"!"
"I studied a little on the language after Engenium encounter, the words I could translate were…"Ether...immediate transition(teleport in Arabic is two words)…" everyone fell down to think about it.
"that's possibly the code he used to flee! Most likely he is working with someone who can teleport him remotely!" Vlad concluded
"nothing is certain, but one thing we're sure of now is if we can restrain his ability to talk he can't flee"
That gained him a few confident smiles.
"and lastly…" unfortunately his tone shifted to a more darker one.
"Tsukauchi-kun…?" All Might asked in concern.
"I confirmed his primary target…it is Maruchi Kayama"
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After a long while in the rundown caffee, Dehni managed to explain how he fled from Endeavor, the USJ and the police siege like it was nothing.
Strong air manipulation, a long explanation of toxins extraction from herbs and a flashbang he bought from Giran did the trick to deceit Shigaraki and Kurogiri.
The Master mind however, was amused by such level of deception capabilities, he smelled the suspicious aroma of lies but it was mixed with violent roses and great asset to his plan.
So far and as long as this one doesn't tread into unwanted areas, he can stay…
Until he is done with nurturing Shigaraki that is.
Fortunately, it's seems All for one can use the slight camaraderie between Shigaraki and the Masked one to his advantage.
Shigaraki on the other hand wasn't finding the Masked one as irritating as before, maybe because he saved his hide before and even pulled new funny interviews? More of this and he might start liking the lunatic.
A long day, he went back to his rundown appartement stretching his muscles and smiling at the direction of the U.A. school.
Great…now I got back my evil eye of truths…I can truly 'see' what kind of threats I'm dealing with here…I already took a great risk the other day by using my powers on a high resonance…I don't want to take another soon.
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Unfortunately for him, there was overwork needs to be done. Good thing the 'Bodyguard' besides him didn't try to break his neck after being humiliated like a dog for the third time.
"Hmmm…"
Status: unstable Empowered Mutant
"what does it mean by unstable?" Nine now out of the hibernation capsule and still in a daze asked the 'assistant'.
"the enhancement worked…but it wasn't enough to nullify the cell duplication problem…the strains from your Weather Manipulation are suppressed for now…but not for long"
The Doctor answered instead…and the weather man wasn't pleased in the least.
"the pills we developed will keep non-active use of your power at bay…but if you're intending on something else…then we will have to give you bigger doses of the serum…"
So impatient, how annoying! This rat should've stayed there for a couple more months while I run my experiments.
But his friends were growing warry and needed to 'pause' and test the proposal of getting a 'overcapacity' quirk…
In short it's either he release the rat to do a field test after barely implementing a prototype copy of AFO in Nine's body…or wait until his friends barge in uninvited.
"…" he really wanted to vaporize them with thunder…and the rumbling outside was an indicator.
"but! on the bright side…" the assistant perked non-chantingly being shadowed by a hulking Nomu…the Nomu was tailing him like his shadow…truly wanting to pay him back for his humiliation.
"the Empowered status means that you have…gained extra power…I'm not sure how did this happen but it may come in handy…you can use those powers without fear of draw backs…"
Now that was enough to calm his rage…with the ability to steal others powers…if he can get his hands on an appropriate Quirk that can nullify his drawback…then in that case the doctor and his assistant has done their parts…and so he closed his eyes…
"I'll take the pills" accepting the deal. Ujiko on the other hand was nearly gaping at the accuracy of the 'Auto-companion'.
This thing capabilities are worth their weight in gold.
"one last thing…you're useful despite being a weakling" he addressed the 'weak' assistant. Giving him a cold glance…almost as if checking him up.
"Oh! Thanks! That gives me quiet the confidence" which made the assistant smile at him with an innocent smile.
"once I get what I want…why don't you join me? With your ability and intellect, we won't have to worry about many things" the doctor was about to protest but a hand over his vision halted him.
"天候操纵者 (Tianqi Caozong qi)" those words were foreign to the present and the listener…but both the doctor and the mastermind knew what it meant.
"GRAH! DON'T" the Nomu stopped before it could turn Nine into mush…the other one's eyes were shining with rare cold anger.
"how deep did you dug?" he asked coldly not caring about breaking the whole laboratory on their heads.
"you mean my grave or your past?" the grip on his windpipe tightened…clearly Nine wasn't joking around.
"I'll advise you to let go of my assistant this instance" the fury in Ujiko's tone was something even AFO didn't hear in decades.
Even AFO was considering taking matters in his hands, losing an asset like this one will be a great loss to their plans, especially after the development process of Nomus were cut by 30% thanks to the recent breakthrough.
"no, no doctor…the fault is mine for provoking him…" the tense atmosphere was getting more thick…until Dehni's tone cut it like a knife with few words.
"I only know who you're trying to fight…you're up against your home country…China, isn't' that right?" the grip didn't loosen but it didn't tighten more…yes, he's right.
"I appreciate the offer…but fighting something on that level is beyond me…I need more power for that…even more than mere manipulation of the weather…I need the power of…" Nine's expression was dark and shadowed as if contemplating something…
For a second, Dehni smirked.
"I need the power of…Natural Disasters…"
They shared a look…he wasn't looking at him with rage anymore…he was more…reminiscing…as if he did a stupid move…
"I was mistaken…you're…not cut to be part of my group…" he let go of the poor assistant and slowly walked away to the location of the portal exist…then out of sight…
"*Cough*Cough* I thought I was gonna die…"
"Why did he got so overworked over 'Weather Manipulator' in Chinese?" Ujiko asked while trying to help his poor assistant.
"He holds a grudge over his home country…and anything that bring back unpleasant memories make him snap…"
Even Ujiko is starting to question why would his assistant go to such lengths.
"In case he turns against us, he'll know we know about him more than he does about us…knowledge is a deadly power after all" for a second Ujiko got a chill from how this 'psychology student' is starting to become more of a psychopath.
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He gave the assistant a begrudging glare before existing and muttering something under his breath…
"Muttering…too dangerous…" he turned to his friends after existing the portal. There were now in an isolated area.
Aftr some briefings on the latest news and their next plan which consist of testing his new body and power, Nine had one last thing to address.
"we'll stay aware of the 'assistant' moves from now on…he's no ordinary guy" that got their collective confused gazes.
"you mean that ball of irritation…sure you jest? that weakling is of no threat without his 'superior'" Mummy mentioned how the only protection he got was the ill hierarchy.
"I thought the same…but few in this world know of my past and can read my expression then say what they think is right…he told me what I thought of deeply…" Nine bore a rare mix of solemn and determined look.
"and…?" Chemira puffed a smoke before mentioning him to 'then what?'
"none is insane enough to do that…"
CRACKLING!
Yeah the thunder that echoed after that explained why.
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"Makan, did you find anything?"
"I'm still not powerful enough…sorry"
"same here tsk! we can't let him run loose…and he has the Ethereal Astrolabe too!"
"let's hope he doesn't find the Oscillator soon"
"if he does…like last time…we will never catch him at this rate"
"luckily I did find a clue…"
…
"so they're named the Desert Coyotes and they stole 5 sovereigns artifacts in mere 3 months ?"
"they did…but the one behind the thefts wasn't found to this day…"
"a Telekentic Maniac who likes to take almost every situation like a joke and holds a strange golden disc with him all time? Yeah, that's our old friend"
"I suggest we hunt down those thieves…they know where he is…if we cooperate with the cops, we can speed things up"
"that'll take long, time isn't on our side"
"snort"
"I'm not joking!"
"Sorry it's just funny coming from you"
-back to Japan-
The festival was today, a few hours from now the main event many were waiting for can begin, such news are a cause for excitement and also anxiety.
For a certain broccoli headed lady, it's a little higher due to her son being among the competitors.
"Izuku, be careful not to get hurt" anxiety evident in her voice.
"yes"
"I'll make sure to record it in best quality!" her excitement made her son smiles with a slightly sweated grin.
"yes"
"do your best!" she let him go at last.
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POOM
POOM
POOM
Fireworks in early morning greeted many visitors who were lined up for the normal security checkup.
Unfortunately for a certain reporter.
"Examining bags takes too long" she was stuck on the gate
"They were attacked by villains recently, don't blame them for their tight measures…they're who criticize their decision to make the festival this year…" the Cameraman explained the obvious. She was about to comment on how the difference in opinions will make the rating of the first-year students higher than usual.
Until his next words silenced her.
"To be honest, I do agree with those who oppose their decision…" his words were almost inaudible.
"Why so?" being the curious reporter she was, she didn't refrain from asking.
"The villains are getting bolder recently…this is basically a challenge to save U.A. face after what happen in the U.S.J"
She was slightly confused but before she could further question him, he added, already used to her interrogation-style way of thinking.
"a large numbers sneaky attack on U.A. is a bold move…but even the dumbest villains won't dare enter this den of pro heroes…" her confusion didn't clarify, only grew murkier.
"But you and I know…a recent exception to that…an exception that happens to love absurdity and insane situations"
"pfffff, you sure are paranoid after what happened, that villain was just lucky he fled with a flashbang, the narcotic gases were unexpected element that hindered Endeavor's flames…otherwise that masked wrench would've been toast!"
She was still bitter after her workspace was found on the rooftop of the NHK building along with the studio.
"I hope you're right…"
"Yasaki-kun…none in this world is insane enough to the point of walking into a stadium full of pro heroes plus the best school in Japan's teachers"
With that line of thinking Stussy was feeling good…until a certain red-haired guy wearing normal civilian clothes passed her by.
"brrrrrrrr I suddenly got a shiver"
"Do you need a handkerchief Ma'am?" the red-haired young gentleman extended a white sheet to her as he asked politely.
Red shining eyes and a polite smile.
Why do I have a sudden urge to punch this one?
"Do…I know you?" she narrowed her eyes instinctively.
"Who me? Of course! I'm one of your biggest fans! You're Hana Yutsurugi-san, one of Taneo Tokuda-san old colleagues, no?"
And there he goes screwing with everyone's mental health.
(used fake ID of Taneo's student to get in, with Hana that was made easier, records from Ujiko on minor alchemy villain dealer on fake goods)
"I do know Tokuda-san even when we work separately most of the time, yet you didn't answer my question, who are you again?" she narrowed her eyes suspiciously.
His confident look didn't disappear as he held an ID with his picture on it.
"Intern…you're a greenhorn under Taneo's care?" she sounded uncertain, Taneo never mentioned anything about internships, he was always keen on getting the best pictures than dealing with newbies.
"Temporarily yes, I'm with Rising heroes' magazine but my supervisor is in bad condition after nearly getting Pneumonia from that tropical storm…Taneo secretly volunteered to take his place temporarily and assigned me here" his smile was so genuine yet she felt wrong about it.
She folded her arms still not convinced.
"and where is Taneo-san? Shouldn't he be here supervising you?"
"he went in early to have—Oh there he is! Taneo-san!" the bewilderment in her face was evident as Taneo indeed approached them.
"Taneo-san…?" she couldn't speak any other words after that…
"Doing well Hana-san? Sorry if my new student has caused you any trouble, he's quieted the workaholic"
"…he's with you?" she pointed at the red-haired student.
"yes, I've temporarily taken him under my wing"
The rest of the explanation convinced her, however, the itching thought inside her gut told her something not right…for now she can't do anything and having nothing to say, but that doesn't mean she won't keep an open eye on this 'student'.
While the red-haired menace was confidently walking into the den of heroes. He blended in perfectly with the audience.
"During recent years the focus of the festival audience was on the third year since the stakes to show their merit were the highest compared to other grades, but this year the main focus is the first years" Taneo started bubbling about the most interesting figures.
Slowly picking on the comments of the fodders here. Dehni didn't give much care…
"did you know, Endeavor's son is among the first year students"
Upon that comment, he grinned wickedly to himself.
"that's amazing, the first year will definitely be awesome"
some commented on how they even brought pros from all over Japan.
They're in for a nasty surprise.
I hope you're here…my prey
"that's quiet the unique smile you bore, mister intern" her tone was frigid cold as she glanced at him with a narrowed gaze.
"what can I say? Having the ability to observe closely the rising buds is sure a thrilling thought! I bet the Magazine will like good pictures of the most promising ones" his smile didn't waver, his tone held no fears…that alone sent a chill down her spine.
these predators…don't see any danger…only a feast.
-Class A waiting room—
Mina grumbled about not being able to wear her own custom, Ojiro clarified it was for equal opportunity.
Most of the students' feelings were a mix between nervousness and excitement.
Same for the brothers, Maruchi fortunately kept in contact with his aunt and Izuku, after the 'hurricane that appeared out of nowhere' incident they checked on him, he lied and said he caught a cold due to the storm but nothing major.
Luckily the cold was gone by the end of the second week…same can't be said for the Midoriyas sixth sense of worry.
Izuku could tell his bro is hiding something, but he didn't press or say anything, he knows if he doesn't want to tell then he has his own reasons…and furthermore, the same can be said about him and OFA.
It's a Mircale Bakugo didn't pick a fight with you…yet
Maruchi could've commented on that if it weren't for Iida's loud announcement.
"EVERYONE, ARE YOU READY? WE'LL ENTER AFTER A FEW MOMENTS"
Will it be considered a lie since I won't use the Elders forms?
Yes but he doesn't know it, so use your full power of forms he has seen.
"Midoriya" the little call made Maruchi perk up.
"Todoroki-kun…what's wrong?"
What was his name again?
I think it was Todoroki shouto…no Shoto!
What does he want from Izuku?
"by thinking about it subjectively I see that I'm stronger than you" Todoroki said bluntly.
"ah…yes" Midoriya could only answer awkwardly.
Oookaay?
"However, you have the attention of All Might, correct?"
It is not what you think, he's just stating the obvious
"I don't intend on interrupting on this matter, but I'll defeat you"
The determined look on Todoroki's face wasn't something Maruchi liked.
Can you explain before I misunderstand this introvert?
Sure, according to my analysis it seems that Todoroki here isn't picking up a fight with Midoriya but trying to prove something because of the special attention he's getting from All Might…maybe he's a die-hard fan? Or could be another thing, but what's certain is it's not ill intention for Midoriya specifically. Ok?
Thanks that got a little steam off my head.
Kirishima tried to stop Todoroki from picking up a fight.
"oi, oi! Why are you trying to suddenly start a brawl, don't we almost start"
Todoroki brushed off Kirishima's hand.
"we're not here to play like friends" he turned and started leaving.
"Todoroki-kun, I don't know what you mean when you said you'll defeat me…" then he paused and glanced back.
"I don't deny you're better than me…I see that your abilities are greater than most people…subjectively speaking…"
"Midoriya, you don't have to speak in this pessimist way" Kirishima tried to cheer him up like the bro he was.
"but! everyone! and the students of the other courses, are all serious about their goal to achieve the top with all their have!"
While Midoriya was having a minor flashback.
Maruchi felt hot seething dots on his head side…
Upon meeting the projector's eyes…
He glanced away nervously while sweating bullets.
Great someone had to go and give the chihuahua a refresh to the memory!
"I won't accept being left behind in the dust…" Midoriya left his eyes with intense determination.
"I'll try achieving the top with all I got"
Before their drama could officially end, Bakugo decided to start his own.
THHHD
"you heard the nerd, Tokage! you better not make some sorry excuses and hold back" Bakugo seething glare was matched with a stoic gaze.
He looked down as he remembered the last defeat…
"I'll…try my best" he mustered with all the sincerity he could.
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"HEY!" Present Mic announced.
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH! The crowd roared in enthusiasm.
"ATTENTION DEAR AUDIENCE! This year, the contests of the high school you like! In U.A. sports festival! Are about to start! ARE YOU READY!?"
As the teens were marching.
"it's time for the entrance of the first-year students"
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!
"U.A. sports festival! The great battle where novice heroes sharpen their blades every year! And as all you know…these are the miraculous novice stars that managed to overcome a villainous attack with iron hearts! From the Hero Course! It's the 1-A class!"
Yeeesh, he's such a commenter.
So many people…I'm getting nervous….
Maruchi wasn't the only one on that thought.
"There are so many people" Midoriya agreed with his internal rants.
"will we be able to do our best when this number of audience watch us?" Iida too but more formally.
"this is also a part of our training to become heroes" then he continued marching with renowned resolve.
"a bit exaggerated compliment I feel nervous, aren't you too, Bakugo?" Kirishima admitted.
"heh as if, in fact I'm burning with enthusiasm" Bakugo smirk almost ate his face.
"they didn't drew a lot of attention, however! This course is also full of talented buds! HERO COURSE! 1-B!" Present rooted for them.
"next! The general studies! The classes C, E and D!" then with the same tone for the rest.
"SUPPORT COURSE! THE CLASSES F,G and H are here too!"
"and also the Business course! I,J AND K!"
"all the first years are here!"
When the dramatic entrance ended, all students gathered in a crowd, in front of them was none other than Midnight.
She didn't tell me she'll be here!?
Well, look at the bright side! I'm sure she's rational enough to the point of not making you stand out!
"ATTENTION!" upon her call he instinctively saluted with his gloved right hand.
Wait…what I'm doing?
Some nearby fodders glanced at his weird behavior.
"Before this fiasco start! I have a mini announcement to make!"
Or not…?
"Among the competitors is my one and only son!"
That silenced the roaring crowd for some moments.
WHAT THE HECK SHE'S TRYING TO DO!?
"I'll try my best to be the judge for this year's games, however…" her smile grew into a mix between sadistic and innocent.
"I can't stop myself from encouraging him if the need arises, so please excuse any unnecessary comments from me in advance, that's all"
Some were curious about who's her son, besides the deku squad I can't recall if the others know that info, anyway.
Most of the crowd shouted that it's not a problem at all.
Others especially a deranged dwarf were making uncalled for commentary…and once the purple head heard a whiff of those words…
"Kushala's Nadir" (Kushala's Warning!)
Chilly intense wind blown out of the blue from all directions!
WAIT!
But the purple head didn't care as he clutched Mineta's shoulder with an equally sadistic smile to his mother.
Many audiences and competitors alike were puzzled by the sudden stormy weather.
"Oh~ what an unexpected weather we have today…I'll feel very sour if my hair gets messy~" she said it smoothly while glaring at her brat's direction.
That didn't work, as her brat was walking on her footsteps.
"Pardon me my little friend, I happen to have misheard what you were trying to say? Please, whisper your last words into my ears~"
The poor dwarf might have hallucinated but he could swear he saw dark angry stormy aura surrounding his classmate.
Whistling~
Even Kuro was amazed.
Uh, pardon the intrusion but I think it's better if you let him go this time, he didn't say anything it's your imagination.
Wait really?
Yeah and you better stop befor—
"I said I'll feel very sour if the winds didn't settle down AT ONCE!" her angry voice halted his power instinctively.
Once the puzzlement turned into confusion.
Many weren't sure what's wrong with the weather these days…but for someone who trolls weather manipulators as a joke he understood what was happening.
A unique power indeed, wind controlling dragon? Looks like he finally managed to control it…
Dehni was with the journalists using the Camera scoop to trail every single move of his target.
Using my Evil eye now won't be wise…especially with Stussy suspicions…
For now, he has to play the role and wait for the right opportunity.
"well? what can I say, it's being quite the strange weather occurrences lately…ANYWAY!"
Before any questions could rise further, she announced quickly.
"Representor of class 1-A! Bakugo Katsuki!" Bakugo didn't need any more orders as he walked confidently toward the stage.
Midoriya was a little surprised by that, Sero clarified that because he was the first in the entrance exam.
A nameless girl sighed with annoyance as she questioned Midoriya if they were from the Hero course. Upon which he replied positively.
That at least drew Maruchi's attention away from the dwarf who sighed in visible relief and slide away from the scary amnesiac.
Sero whispered that the girl hates them.
And Kaminari claimed it was because of Bakugo's words before.
Everyone waited in silence as Bakugo went to the mic.
And as you expected.
"I swear…I'll be the winner"
All class 1-A shared a single braincell.
I TOTALLY EXPECTED HIM TO SAY THAT!
BOOOOOOOOOOOO!
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!?"
"THAT'S NONSENSE!"
"YOU ARROGANT BASTARD!"
"DON'T GET COCKY CLASS A!"
Even Iida couldn't accept such commentary.
"Why are you doing this shameless act!?"
Bakugo heard their feedback and responded with greater shamelessness.
"at least be a good stepping stone for me" with a thumbs down too!
Snort what a funny guy even Dehni found it amusing.
"To which degree this confidence of yours is! I'LL CRUSH YOU!" Tetsutetsu clutched his fists in ecstatic anger.
Well, nothing new here, but I have to say that was a bit stupid move you did early…remember her words, do your best but don't push yourself
Yes, yes I'll—
As Bakugo stopped, he glared at Maruchi's eyes and then at Midoriya.
"I'll crush you both"
Before he could further insult them.
"AND NOW LET'S START THE FIRST ROUND! And this year it's…"
Obstacle race?
"all courses will join this race, the 4KM (about 2.5 miles) perimeter of the stadium will be the road for this race!" she turned towards them as she finished the little explanation.
"Our school's principal is freedom! As long as you stay in the road it doesn't matter what you do! Now then, everybody to their positions!"
As the students were marching to their positions, Maruchi decided to greet class B familiar students.
"Tetsutesu-kun! Shishida-kun! Kendo-kun! Let's do our best!" he waved at them upon which all of them returned that with a smile and equal encouragement.
"YES BRO!/indeed let's our best!/I'll try all what I can!"
…
Based on what I learned, this entity's power has sprouted mysteriously and it's very abnormal even by this Quirky society standards, in summary he'll try to not stand out much…that's not good for my investigation…Dehni fell into deep thoughts.
Maruchi took his position besides his brother.
BAMMMP
He glanced to his bro with a smile.
"Izuku, we're brothers but right now we're rivals, so don't expect me to carry you, ok?"
Midoriya returned it with a nervous one.
"ah, I'll do my best so don't worry about me!"
BAAMMP!
I must go far and meet All Might expectations!
BAMMP!
When the last light went off…
"STARTO!"
Hold it, wait for some minutes
Why should I?
Maruchi froze upon his Sensei's order, after the latest incident he wasn't reluctant on disobeying the subconsciousness orders.
"Now the game has stared! Are you ready to comment mummy-man!" Mic turned into Aizawa-mummy man.
"you're the one who forced me to come here"
"let's start right away Mummy-man, what's the thing they should focus on in the beginning?"
"what's happening now"
Mic and Aizawa comments distracted him. From the chaos that was happening at the starting gate.
They're so many people for such a starting line…from the start they want to reduce people.
Midoriya was having the same line of thinking, but before Maruchi could thank Sensei since now he isn't stuck there.
"Oh~? Looks like we have a sitting duck here~ what's the matter little Quack? Do you need some warm-ups before you start RUNING?"
Her anger made him sprint before he could think what was happening.
"A LATE RUNNER! BUT IT SEEMS IT WASN'T A BAD DECISION!" Mic came for his rescue.
FFFFFSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTT!
In an instant the entire starting line was covered in ice! Making many complain at their helplessness!
Maruchi took the chance as he awkwardly avoided not trying to slip!
Others did it in a more stylish way.
BOOM! Flying with bombs
VOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW or dazzling light
Or by making a very long iron rod.
"that was a weak move Todoroki-san!" Momo mocked!
"I WON'T LET YOU ADVANCE EASILY! YOU HALF AND HALF-BASTARD!"
Bakugo went for Todoroki's head instead of the finish line!
Ojiro somehow learned from his past mistake too! As he jumped at the last second.
"You got me last time but I won't let you succeed this one!"
"That was close!" Mina glided off the ice with her acid!
Others like our Purple hair were struggling.
"woaaahoooow!"
Yes, Barioth will easily walk off this but remember we're supposed to show the minimum possible.
I know…what a bummer.
Somehow the deranged dwarf managed to reach Todoroki
"You poor thing! I easily defeated your trick Todoroki-kun! Take this! My special attac-!"
WHAM!
Thankfully a decent something saved us from hearing his rants.
"MINETA-KUN!" Midorya truly has a heart of gold to care for such degerency.
Unfortunately…
"Targeto…Detected!"
I KNEW IT! I TOLD YOU I SMELLED THOSE ROBOTS!
quiet the keen non-existent nose you got!
"WAY TO GO! MR. ROBOTO!" Maruchi gave the 2-pointer a thumbs up! For sending the dwarf flying.
"The robot villains from the entrance exams?" Midoriya thought things can't be this bad from the start.
The appearance of these obstacles halted many, making Maruchi catch up to his brother.
"AND THE FIRST OBSTACLE IS…ROBO INFERNO!" Mic announced.
They brought even the giant ones too!?
Too many of them too, the competitors were starting to question their life decisions.
U.A. didn't disappointed me, they're really a hardcore high school.
Sensei, should I?
Nah, let's give the chance for others. Plus, I think it'll be good if we watch over Izuku, we don't want him to be out of the festival before it even begins.
You're totally right!
"Is this what they did for the entrance exam this year?" Todoroki mumbled to himself.
"Where did they get the money for these things?" Momo had the same question I posed long ago.
As one of those behemoths went for an attack.
"Since they brought them here, I wish they brought something better…since my Kuso Oyaji is watching us" Todoroki waved his hand and, in an instant, …
FSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
The ones in the front froze!
Wow! That's impressive!
"He stopped them!"
"There is a space between their legs we can pass by!"
He tried to warn them.
"Better not to do that! When their balance is tipped off, they'll fall"
He made it as the robot he froze fell down.
THBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
"TODOROKI FROM CLASS 1-A! HE ATTACKED AND WON WITH ONE HIT! HOW FABULOUS! HE'S THE FIRST TO PASS!"
"His actions are logical and well calculated"
"AS EXPECTED OF SOMEONE WHO WAS RECOMMENDED! FOR THE FIRST TIME HE FACES ROBO INFERNO BUT THEY WERE INCAPABLE AGAINST HIS FABULOUS MOVES!"
"OI! THERE WAS SOMEONE WHO GOT STUCK UNDER THEM!"
"WOULDN'T THIS MEAN THEY'LL DIE!?"
Before Maruchi could decide to try and save!
Both Kirishima and Tetsutetsu emerged from the scraps.
"I WON'T DIE!"
Name: Kirishima Eijiro
Quirk: Hardening
Quirk Description: His body can become as hard as rock
"1-A YARO! REALLY HAS SOME UNSUFFERABLE BASTARDS!"
Name: Tetsutestu Tetsutestu
Quirk: Steel
Quirk Description: His body can become as hard as steel
Kirishima continued his running while shedding manly tears!
"DO WE HAVE SIMILAR QUIRKS? AS IF I LACK ENOUGH IN GETTING SOME SPOTLIGHT!"
Kaminari commented on how lucky they were on having to pass without fear.
A Chinese looking guy announced that they should work together to get pass them.
BOOM!
It's seems Bakugo is allergic to teamwork.
He went up since down was obscure, soon Sero and Tokoyami followed his plan.
Name: Sero Hanta
Quirk: Tape
Quirk Description: Can shoot tape from his elbow
Name: Tokoyami
Quirk: Dark Shadow
Quirk Description: he can emit a dark shadow entity from his belly that follow his orders.
The crowds roared in response.
Meanwhile.
"As expected, all who managed to get pass are class 1-A" Snipe admitted it wasn't a big surprise.
"The other courses aren't bad…it's just…"
"Class 1-A don't waste their time by staying idle"
Yep, one by one each is advancing at his own pace.
"The experience they had in U.S.J made them realize the world is bigger than they think…the fear they have in their hearts…they defeated it and surpassed it…all of them exploited that and moved forward"
Well almost everyone, because our purple head is taking it easy.
He was watching Izuku advancing trying to determine if he should intervene or not.
I can't use OFA this early!
Midoriya dodged a punch making Maruchi hold his breath.
He grabbed an iron scrap and…
Waited for the robot's momentum to rush him then!
CRASHHH!
"WAY TO GO!"
Maruchi shouted while clapping.
Looks like we were worried for nothing!
Let's stay close in case of emergency. After all the other giants are stil—
BOOOM!
BOOOM!
BOOOM!
They turned and saw a cannon…
Woooooah!
"Yaoyoruzo-san!"
"Too easy!" she said with confidence!
That opened the road for them.
No wonder she got in through recommendation
"What do we see? Is the first obstacle that easy? Then what about the next obstacle? The FALLLL!" Mic commented
"When did they build this phase?" Uraraka was impressed by how deep U.A. pocket is.
"QIRRO!" Tsuyu wasn't scared of heights.
She jumped and easily started advancing on the highly stable rope.
Maruchi stood nearby as he was too amazed by her bravery.
"This is my chance!" until another female's voice declared with greater confidence.
He turned around and saw a pink haired girl wearing some strange tech.
"it's time to show off my support items! LOOK AT ME! ALL THE SUPPORT COMPANIES IN THE COUNTRY!" she did a dramatic pose as she started explanation.
"Iron arrows and jet-shoes!"
While Mina and Uraraka questioned her if she was ok to bring such things, Mei replied it was ok since she's from the support course and it was fair for students from there to bring their own built items.
Very shiny…
POOW!
She shot two arrows who clutched into the sides of a pillar.
"This is our chance to show our ideas and talents to the companies!"
She started floating then she burst off, jumped! And then used her tools to hurl her away into the sky while laughing as if she was possessed by a demon or something!
Uraraka shouted "I won't be defeated" and Maruchi started clapping like an idiot.
Soon many others followed Mei's lead.
Upon Aizawa annoyed comment on "what's taking those idiots too long" Midnight glanced on the one who's still grappling the rope like a monkey!
Shoto was tailed by Bakugo, Iida too!
Many were complimenting the leading competitor, Shoto, saying lines like "as expected of the number two's son"
"The first ones are taking the lead! But the others are still struggling!"
Sensei, this is so much fan! I got a very good idea!
Using Nerscylla to mimic Tarzan's call of bravery is a very stupid idea and sure inducer of a new type of arachnophobia.
Before Maruchi who finally reached the first pillar could protest.
"Oi…" Midnight's chilling voice ranged around silencing the crowd and event Present Mic.
Gulp!
"If you don't make it to the top 5 at least…consider using the chameleon for the rest of your life a privilege" she declared coldly to the screen with a smile that was all but sweet.
Not two seconds after that.
FWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW!
"KUSHALA'S E'ESAR!" (KUSHALA'S TORNADO!)
Many competitors almost fell off by the insane gust of wind that sprung up out of nowhere!
"WHAT'S HAPPENING! ALL OF A SUDDEN CLASS 1-A MARUCHI KAYAMA WHO WAS ON THE LATE RUNNERS NOW IS IN THE LEAD TOO!? TALK ABOUT AN EPIC COMEBACK!"
Heh, I was getting bored Dehni thought with a smirk.
He even catches up to Bakugo!
TOKAGE!?
"SORRY EVERYONE !I HAVE TO GET SERIOUS! MY DIGNITY IS ON THE LINE!" he was literally flying with a strong swirling wind burst coming out of his hands!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" the crowds liked that.
Once he got a good distance in, he switches to running on land! What's with not wanting to accidentally make it rain.
"TOKAGE! TEME!" of course he was struggling to keep up with the angry chihuahua who hurriedly bombed off to the second place!
"a wind quirk? Looks convenient" Kamui woods commented on the screen.
Upon seeing his face remembered a good detail.
"isn't that the old hag's son? So, he was the one who put out the fire after all…? Not bad for a newbie" she mumbled with a smirk.
Once Shoto reached the last obstacle he paused.
Mic explained it was a minefield which were obviously marked, not harmful but still strong enough to send competitors flying away.
Maruchi was just running behind a flying Bakugo, behind him many were struggling to keep up, especially Midoriya who for some reason decided to keep that piece of junk with him.
While many were trying to not be blown away, so was Maruchi!
I don't want to use any forms yet! I have to use the minimum possible!
And as long as he makes it to the top 5, she wouldn't chew him out! He's in the third place now, since Bakugo has taken the lead from Shoto!
But! Midoriya didn't have any luck! He was still on the start! And needed a plan fast!
So, he started digging. Collecting those land mines as fast as he could!
Even if I wanted to fly, I'll step accidently on one of these! I have to walk!
Midoriya thought of the same disadvantage many have now, even his brother.
Once he collected enough, he clutched the shield…and dove into the fry…
The next thing was…a flashy comeback!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
That made everyone look at the flying Midoriya with surprise!
WOAH!
"MIDORIYA FROM CLASS 1-A ADVANCE WITH AN EXPLOSIVE START! OR IN OTHER WORDS! HE TOOK THE LEAD!"
"DEKU! DON'T DARE ADVANCE BEFORE ME!"
Shoto froze the land and run faster without thinking of the others gaining advantage!
While many were trying to see who will take the lead next, Midnight finally had enough of her son's cowardness of light.
"Maru-kun~…if you don't start advancing faster in the next 10 seconds—"
She didn't finish her line before a BOOOOOOM! Sounded in the mine field.
As she expected he used the Daora's power to launch himself in the air and away from those explosions. Enough for…a dramatic change.
Because the next thing that emerged from those pink smokes…
"ROAAAAAAAAAAAAARR!" made the audience tear their eyes from the advancing ones into the flying wyvern's red form!
It was such a majestic sight!...
Wait…why do I feel like something is stuck in my tail?
Until the Rathalos started flailing in the air awkwardly!
SOMEONE GET THIS SCUMBAG OFF ME!
Poor Rathalos, he had a Mineta somehow stuck on his tail!
"IF I STICK WITH YOU, I WON'T LOSE!"
I SWEAR THE GOD IF YOU DON'T LET GO, I'LL FEED YOU TO—
FOCUS WE'RE LOSING MOMENTUM!
Ignoring the little itch on his tail the Rathalos flapped his wings with full force towards the entrance!
Still! Midoriya was taking the lead but for how long?
This is bad! I'm losing speed here! By thinking of the time lost when I'll land, they'll be no chance for me to take the lead again!
Midoriya thoughts as he was two seconds away from the ground! The other two were right passing him by!
Then he used his quick-witted INT to turn thing around…literally by swinging the iron scrap! And using both Bakugo and Todoroki's shoulders as a stepping edge!
PAAD!
BOOOM!
The mini explosion gave him a little push forward while also hindered them a little!
"AT THE LAST SECOND MIDORIYA MANAGED TO SLOW THE TWO OF THEM DOWN! ERASER YOUR STUDENTS ARE AMAZING!"
I CAN'T LOSE HERE!
The Rathalos flew up more than he was! Then dove like a falcon!
Increasing his momentum as he went for a curved line!
Smart move…but a bit miscalculated Dehni thought.
While Midoriya, Todoroki and Bakugo were already inside the finish line!
THUD!
Midnight could feel second hand embarrassment when the Rathalos collided with the stadium wall! It was a scene from a famous cat and mouse's cartoon.
She felt her face burn in red as the crowd burst laughing at the comical scene.
The kid transformed back and…
"GAH!" he was like tom when had that octopus stuck in his foot.
Bro used Mineta like a sparable shoe as he raced for the finish line!
Using at the last moment Kushala's powers to burst to the fourth place!
Right after…
"AND NOW THE FIRST TO ARRIVE IS! MIDORIYA IZUKU!"
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
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..
.
"oi, that kid…"
"it's the one we met last year…" Handeath and Kamui woods noticed the first placer.
…
..
"This brat!" on the other side of the country, Shigaraki's neck was itching uncontrollably.
…
Midoriya couldn't hold his tears after such accomplishment!
"Way to go…Huff…brother!...Huff…" Midoriya turned to thank his bro, but stopped by the strange scene.
"th-thank you…ah…why is Mineta-kun stuck on your leg?"
"oh this scumbag has accidentally hitched a ride on my tail when I turned into Rathalos…I couldn't get rid of him so…"
"I managed to do it…I survived!" Mineta burst into tears.
"Does your hair stick if I touched it while it's still on your head?" Maruchi asked innocently.
"No why you ask?"
"good"
"GAH!" Maruchi grabbed him by the head. And forcibly teared him along with a part of his pants
While Midoriya was stopping his brother from throwing Mineta into kingdom come.
Others weren't celebrating.
"Again…damit, damit!" Bakugo was enraged…and then he turned into the purple head.
ANO YARO! HE WAS HOLDING BACK FROM THE START!
Luckily the 4 km run exhausted him enough to not start another drama scene…not for now.
"DEKU! The first place that's amazing!I'm so disappointed in myself!" Uraraka congratulated Izuku on his accomplishment.
"I-I d-didn't do anything…" Midoriya was shy as always.
While poor Iida was mumbling to himself in the background.
Once he recalled the events.
I was just lucky, I found something I thought it'll be useful and it turned out greater than I expected…further more…
He glanced back at his brother who was heading to get a new pair of pants.
He wasn't an idiot, he knew Maruchi could easily bypass all the obstacles by just flying over them into the finish line…so…
He was holding back from the start…it's not stamina issue I'm sure…what's wrong brother?
"The first contest is finally over, now, look at the results!" Midnight announced.
1st Midoriya Izuku
2nd Shoto Todoroki
3rd Bakugo Katsuki
4th Mineta Minero
5th Maruchi Kayama
6th Ibara Shizaki
…(and until the 43th one)
Hold it…WHY IS THE DWARF IN THE FOURTH PLACE!?
Uh…didn't you throw you right leg when you arrived at the finish line?
…
"The first 43 contestants will get into the second contest…those who didn't make it, rest assured! You still have chances to show off"
"Oi…"
NO FORGET IT! WE MADE IT TO THE TOP 5, YOUR DIGNITY IS SAVED!
Maruchi did listen…but not without a warning to the little dwarf.
Whom glanced up at the dangerous aura he felt…and he wish he didn't.
"…" Maruchi only went for a death stare.
"NOW THE REAL CHALLENGE BEGINS NOW!, THE REPORTERS WILL START COVERING THINGS FROM NOW ON! DO YOUR BEST…" she stopped for a dramatic pause as she glanced at her brat.
At this rate I won't gain any new information…I have to think of what know so far and act upon it. Dehni thought to himself, the update he got from the E.A held two important bits of info.
"Ahem Maru-kun~" he teared his eyes from Mineta as he glanced fearfully at her.
She gave him a thumbs up.
One, I know now this entity known as "Maruchi" is composed of two entities…what and how is still a question…two both the entities are "Dormant" which means they aren't in their most normal states…Dormant means a state where they're sleeping…unaware of their surroundings…or unaware of their true natures…
In this case he suspects the second case for both entities, but to make sure for that he needs to make a move…
"You may even use the pony, because the next contest is! CAVALRY BATTLE!" she joked before revealing the next competition.
"hah…? Cavalry battle…?" Maruchi was confused.
"Cavalry battle? I don't like it" Kamirani on the other hand wasn't unfamiliar with such terms.
"Kibasen!" Mineta somehow forgot his fear and admired the choice instead.
"it's not a solo battle, I wonder how it'll go" the frog calculated the odds.
"Let me explain to you…you can all make a team between two to 4 as you like, it's rules are like that of normal cavalry battle, but the only difference is…depending on the previous contest, everyone got a number of points"
"Which means every team points depend on the members…" Uraraka interrupted
"I see!" Mina butted in too.
"CAN'T YOU STAY SILENT WHEN I TALK!?" he straightened up like a ramrod when she shouted.
"As you said, and these points goes by 5 from the bottom to the upper…"
Which means we have 195 points…
"and the number one spot has…10 MILLIONS!"
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..
.
Heh…? How much again…?
"T-TEN MILLIONS!" Midoriya was sweating bullets!
And how he can't.
Oh boy…since has that number…he'll surely be the target for everyone…
Hehehehe…I hate these jokes…
Getting those points will make you stand in the top no matter what! Was what everyone thought.
But for the purple head.
It's not a joke, U.A is a hardcore school that ensure the graduations of the best…a diamond doesn't form in non-extreme conditions…
sigh…looks like the difficulty has rose from hard to Asian for my bro…
He can't use his quirk and most likely none will want to tag with him…it's probably the Russian option.
This is so unfair! I hate unfairness!
"Yes…it's "Survival of the fittest" where those in the bottom have the chance to get to the top"
Midnight declared with a smug smile.
Maruchi rose his hand up!
"Yes! Maru-kun!" upon hearing his name everyone who was skeptical now is sure of one thing.
So that's Midnight's son? He looks very weak.
"Since most likely everyone will target my bro here, wouldn't it better if you allow his team an extra member?"
"a five persons team…? I LIKE THE SOUND OF THAT! VERY WILL I'LL ALLOW ONE EXTRA MEMBER ON THE 10 million!"
She said with ecstasy!
Favoritism! Almost everyone in the stadium thought.
"GREAT! Then!" he sides hugged his bro as he whispered.
"it's time I get serious then!"
But you said you wouldn't use the Elders…
Who said anything about Kirin…I have a better idea
Ohhhohohoho go for it!
FSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH!
The next moment he had to shield himself form the sudden downpour that came from Midoriya's eyes.
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..
.
"yeeesh, as I knew it, everyone is avoiding you like the plague…"
"uh…the two of us can't hold everyone off…"
not if I didn't use an Elder no…
"Yeah…we need Backup…you can't use your Quirk because it's too dangerous and I can't change fast enough to deal with everyone at once…"
"ah…and the opposite of Todoroki-kun and Kacchan, I didn't use my Quirk at all…this makes everyone untrustful of me…"
"Where in the same boat bro…with the exception of our classmates and a few others…most think I can only use the Rathalos…"
"Deku-kun! Mariachi-kun! Let's partner up!"
Snort!It never gets old.
Before Maruchi could snap at his Sensei, Midoriya unleashed his true Quirk at full power, Tears of the downpour.
FSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH!
"URARAKA-SAN!? ARE YOU SURE!? EVERYONE IS AFTER MY TEN MILLIONS!"
Her answer was simple but logical.
"If we keep running until time's up, we'll win"
"Yeah, but…aren't you a little overestimating me?" Midoriya asked her honestly.
"of course not! We also have Mariachi-kun support! Besides! Isn't it better to be with people you harmonize with?"
Ohhh! What a sweet girl!
I do agree she's quiet a WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!?
"Uh…" Maruchi couldn't even comment.
"what's wrong? You look ugly" she on the other hand, didn't have any handicaps.
When he rubbed his eyes and mumbled something about her being too brilliant.
Then he admitted he wanted her on the team from the start.
"When you're in a team it's best to be with people you can easily communicate with!"
She nodded eagerly in agreement
"In fact, if we combine your Quirk with another's person…"
"What about me bro? I can keep us flying until time is over"
"Ah…I think that will make us an easier target…even if we avoided a lot in the beginning, you'll surely tire yourself out…"
He's right, even thou you can keep flying for hours, avoiding airborne attacks will make it hard to stabilize them on your back…the risk of the knight's falling is great and we can't afford it.
Roger that!
"So…what do suggest?"
"The key factor here is the surprise element, you should transform only when the situation is calling for that! But if not, we'll focus on running and to do that…" he looked around before finding the one he was looking for.
"Iida-kun!"
…
"we'll make a 4 persons team…with Iida-kun in the front, then with Uraraka-san quirk to make us lighter we can maneuver easily, and if needs arise, we can flee to the sky with Rathalos help"
"I see!"
"For the Knight he should be a person with strong physical build, but I didn't decide yet…anyway this is all I can think of for now"
"An excellent plan, as expected of you Midoriya-kun, however, please forgive me I have to refuse, from the entrance exam and I keep losing against you…you're an amazing friend but if I can follow you, I will never develop myself…Bakugo-kun and Todoroki-kun aren't the only ones who think of you as their rival…I'll challenge you…"
"Iida-kun…"
"The same goes for you Maruchi-kun…" Iida turned around with a slight angry glare.
"Why didn't you go all out from the start in the race?" he was feeling disappointed by his friend behavior…surely, he didn't think of him as the arrogant type, but even Bakugo wasn't to this degree…so why—
"I'm sorry…I just…didn't want to because I have my own reasons…not because I look down on anyone of you"
That got Todoroki's attention…
he noticed how Maruchi rose his right arm and looked with slight disheartened at his gloved hand…he recalled that's where a strange symbol was tattooed…
the look of slight anger wasn't missed by the heterochromatic…
"I just…have my own reasons…" to hold back…
Even if their reasons are different…Todoroki could feel the similarity…one single similarity.
Both of them…don't want to use the full potential of their powers…
-In the break room for the staff only-
"The U.A sport festivals are more like simulations of the challenges they'll face as heroes than an evaluation for their preparation for the society…" Handeath mumbled to the other Co-workers while staring at a screen displaying the ranking and points of each competitor.
"What do you mean?" asked.
He sighed a good poof of smoke before answering.
"In a world full of heroes agencies, they are some situations where you're forced to remove others to gain attention and earn your living and this is what the obstacles race demonstrated, right?" she cupped her face before commenting innocently.
"doesn't your consciousness hurt if you do that?"
"You shameless brat! You did that with pleasure last time!" Kamui's first encounter with her was engraved in his wooden memory.
"And on the other hand, sometimes even if we are from opposing agencies, they're situations where we must band together"
"Oh! Like in a cavalry battle! You winning means your team wins…you must think about teamwork and others Quirks and take that into account" she glanced at the screen while another thought occurred to her.
"Working with sidekicks plus training of the assistances with other agencies"
"The kids are now playing a simulation of what's waiting for them"
"they'll suffer a lot…especially if they don't want to harm others unintentionally"
The last comment made both of them glance at her with a little risen eyebrow.
"All kids nowadays are thought how to properly handle their quirks in order to prevent accidents, U.A. will teach them to use their powers to help and cherish mastery"
"I know…what I meant is…what will happen if you have a very inconvenient Quirk that makes you do more harm than help?" she looked with a long gaze at the name of the brat.
You'll never be a hero with that gigantification of yours!
Everyone will get crushed by your hands!
You're better off playing the actor for some Kaiju monster instead!
Recalling her own struggles…
"Is something in your mind?" Kamui's words interrupted her train of thoughts.
"a-ah…I-I…was just curious about a small thing that's all"
"Did a student catch your attention?" Handeath puffed another smoke.
"Not really, I was just curious about a strange brat that's all…"
"Which one if you don't mind me asking?" Kamui didn't want to steal her pick…absolutely not to start a little ruckus.
"The 5th place, the one with purple hair" since he didn't do much outstanding things compared to others, they were a little unsure.
"sigh the one Midnight referred to as her son"
"Now if I recall correctly, he was with her in the park before that fire incident…and even before that he was also at the scene of the sludge incident…a transformer with a unique shape?"
"I doubt it" mumbled back
"What? Why you think so? I mean that wind burst could be just a simple part of his transformation power"
"he's power is troublesome"
"What? What do you mean by that?"
She glared at him with a slight shaking eyes.
"I mean it's complicated to handle! It's so inconvenient that you need a special teacher to help you not squash anyone while trying to WALK!" her snap sounded off.
She glanced away with a slight "sorry…"
Both Kamui and Handeath left her to cool down.
I'm sure your power isn't easy to handle…since my master is teaching you…
…
BOOOOOP!
"And now, let's start at last!"
"wake up Eraser!...after 15 minutes of making a team and planning we can at last start! 12 teams are ready!"
"they're some interesting teams"
"Now! Rise your voices for the upcoming battles!"
Midoriya put the 10 million headband on his forehead and with Maruchi and Tokoyami on each side!
"Shaah!"
Ohhhhhhh!
Plus, a shadowy thing coming out of the bird head's stomach.
"Aniki!"
"yes?"
"Uraraka-san!"
"Hatsumei-san!"
"Tokoyami-kun!"
"I'm counting on you all!"
At the mark start…everyone rushed for them!
"IT'S A BATTLE FOR THE 10 MILLIONS! SORRY MARU-BRO BUT YOU PICKED THE WRONG TEAM!" Tetsutetsu taunted with a smile as he rushed with his team.
"Midoriya I'll take it from you!"
"A direct attack…make your decision Midoriya!"
"Of course! Our plan is to run!"
"I won't let you!" one of Tetsutestu's members liquified the earth with his quirk.
They started to sink quickly!
"I can't get out!" Uraraka and everyone were stuck.
"should I?" Maruchi asked quickly
"not yet! Urarak-san, Hatsumei-sans protect your faces!" he clicked on a button.
And Maruchi couldn't help himself from saying a stupid line.
"MOM I'M FLYING!"
She replied with even stupider line.
"WHAT'S NEW?"
"He flies! Because of the support member! After them!"
"Jiro-chan!"
"I know!" Jiro attacked with her earlobes but Dark shadow parried the attack!
"Good work! Keep protecting our backs!"
"That was amazing Tokoyami-kun! The defense we were lacking!"
What about me?
You're the trump card
"we'll land!" Uraraka's Quirk made them fly easily.
"NOW! Since less than two minutes has passed! The things are on fire!"
"WAHAHAHAHAHA—" Mineta's boards scratching nails laugh came into a halt as Maruchi look over his direction with an annoyed glare.
"The ten millions is ours Midoriya-kun!" leaving the cute frog to comment instead.
"Shoji-kun? Is he alone? But this is a Kibasen!"
"he's not alone I can heard that dwarf's voice near him! But where I can't tell"
"Midoriya we need to make some distance! Make your choice now!"
Uraraka moved to fly but her shoe was stuck by a familiar sticky ball.
"this is Mineta-kun…where did it come from?"
"from here Mido-GEEEH!" another glared from Maruchi silenced the dwarf.
"is this allowed?"
"it is!"
Then a sticky tongue lashed out from the hidden darkness.
Missing Midoriya's band by a strand and nearly hitting Tetsutestu in the face.
Then after an exchange of needless complains they bombarded him with attacks.
"Midoriya let's get away!"
The forced flighted destroyed the first pair of shoes.
"gomen! But we had to get away!" Midoriya apologized to Mei.
"Bro you know you can count on me!" Maruchi asked for some permission and action.
He wasn't the only one disappointed by his lack of action.
At this rate they might fail before I get a glimpse of his true nature. Should I interfere a little?
Dehni contemplated the risks.
"not yet! We still have the advantage here!"
BOOOOM! Bakugo didn't care as he flew for them instead of waiting.
"DON'T GET COCKY!"
"LOOK WHO'S TALKING!"
"DAMARE KUSO TOKAGE!"
"TOKAYAMI-KUN!"
BOOOOOOOOM!
"thank you Uraraka-san!"
"control is hard with one leg"
Landing with this Method is ineffective now, we have to rely on Aniki's power now.
Meanwhile…
"your thinking is quiet shallow Class 1-A" Monoma mocked as he snatched Bakugo's headband.
"GET GIVE IT BACK OR I'LL KILL YOU!" Bakugo shouted in anger.
Monoma didn't care as he went o explain their plans from the start.
They supposed at first they'll keep 40 people for the second competition so they only relied on running to pass this round, then observing the powers of others from afar to gain an advantage in the next rounds.
"was this the collective plan of you all?" Bakugo asked with a hint of calm rarely seen.
"not really but it was a good idea, better than chasing after the first places like a horse after a carrot oh! And since we're conversing, aren't you famous? The victim of the sludge villain, tell me the details later please, the feeling of getting attacked by villains once in a year"
"Kirishima…a change in plans" Yeah he cooked…the nerds and the 10 millions can wait.
"everyone stay on guard! Not a single team is after us! ANIKI NOW!"
"YES! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR LONG TO DO THIS!" before he could says anything further, many other people from Class B, Shishida, Kendo and from Class A were running after them…
Then he smirked.
"CAVALRY CHANGE! FANGED BEAST! UNWAVERING COLOSSUS! GAMMOTH!" the bluish dark light that illuminated their team target halted all advancing teams in their tracks.
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!"
"this is will be a fair Cavalry battle…but since it's U.A. we'll go for unusual cavalry"
Midnight smugness could be heard in her voice as she could feel the staring gaze of her rival on the outer side of the stadium.
Ano gaki can turn into a giant MAMMOTH!?
Heh, finally some action…Dehni lowered his hand as he used the camera lens to observe again.
"what's this? What happened?" one of the audiences asked none in particular.
"WHAT A CHANGE OF EVENTS! LOOKS LIKE TEAM MIDORIYA HAD AN ACE UP THEIR SLAVES! A BIG CAVALRY WORHTY OF THE TEN MILLIONS! NOW EVERYONE WHAT WILL YOU DO!?" Mic couldn't contain his excitement.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" nor did the crowd as they shared for the mammoth team.
The Mammoth didn't stop there he rose his trunk and taunted all teams with a 'come at me' gesture.
"heh! Don't get overconfident gentleman!" Shishida team advanced forward with no intent of backing down! Same did many other teams! However…
FSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTT!
Their advance was halted by a wall…
Ice?
Midoriya team glanced at the sole advancing team Todoroki team and some of the other teams managed to flee the ice trap.
As I thought I can't let them advance any further if we wish to take the 10 millions. The heterochromatic thought coldly as he glanced back then in front of him.
"Kaminari ready yourself!" he ordered the lightbulb first.
"Yaoyoruzo!" immediately she begun making some sort of items.
Whatever they cooking isn't something good!
"I'll open a path! Hold on!"
BPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWW!
The Gammoth used his trunk to destroy most the ice wall's tip then rammed straight at it! Completely destroying it! He tried to make a distance, Tokoyami was holding the rear with Dark shadow….but
FZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTTT!
The Gammoth felt a stinging feeling coming from his legs then slowly climbing up.
He wasn't in a bad state, not the same can be said for the other teams besides Todoroki's who got fried!
FSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTT! Then trapped in ice while caught off guard!
"What's going on!? Todoroki stopped all teams around it! With the exception of the mammoth who's holding his own!" Mic commented.
"He froze them after Kaminari's lighting stunned them, he took into consideration their previous escape from the same trick" Aizawa explained
He also snatched some of their headbands while blocking the way to the 10 millions.
"We have to do something about Kayama-san, Todoroki-san ice doesn't work on him neither Kaminari's lighting" Yaoyorozo thought loudly.
"the size of that form isn't the problem here, it's Tokoyami's backing them" Lida commented.
"our objective isn't taking the Mammoth down, it's to get the 10 millions band, we need just an opening" Todoroki immediately rose two more walls blocking the Mammoth's path.
Remember you can't intentionally throw the rider off.
Got it!
The behemoth turned to face the advancing opposition.
"Yaoyorozu!" she gave him a rod, he used it to channel his ice into the ground making a rising edge that grows towards the behemoth's head.
Both Gammoth and Dark shadow went to intercept their advancement with their Trunk and claws!
But they never expected the jumping team to change plans mid-air!
Yaoyoruzo made a grappling hook and launched it with some device around one of the Gammoth's tusks! Kaminari used his lighting to ward off Dark Shadow!
With another rod that extended fast! Todoroki froze the ground and made a sliding wall!
They throw themselves into Midoriya's position! Todoroki almost got the headband!
Now!
But Maruchi reverted back at the last second to his original form!
Dark shadow and Mei tech caught them at the last second from losing balance!
Todoroki team landed on the other side.
Midoriya's team tried to make distance with Mei's tech but a spark from the stuff showed that it was off limits now!
They tried to flee but they found themselves trapped!
"ANIKI NOW!" when the second order Maruchi didn't hesitate but
"I won't let you!" Kaminari shouted
KZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTT
Most of the damage was mitigated by Dark shadow even so…
"GAAAAAAAAHHHH! NOT GAAAAAHHHH AGAIN!"
Kaminari kept on shocking Maruchi so he couldn't talk.
"as long as you don't utter those words you can't change can you?" Yaoyorozu smiled with confidence.
"Sorry Maruchi-san but we already made plans for your power, it's powerful but has a major weakness" lida too.
Yabai!
They were cornered.
"GRRRRRR you can't keep me silent forever"
Even so once Kaminari's batteries run out, they'll flee again and it's just 2 minutes left!
So Iida had no choice but to reveal his trump card!
"everyone hang in tight!"
"Iida?" despite their confusion they obeyed without delay.
"TAKE IT! TODOROKI-KUN!"
The next second.
"RECPIRO BURSTO!"
Everyone was shocked by that insane speed Iida displayed!
"didn't I tell you two? Midoriya-kun Kayama-kun! I challenge you!"
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
"YABAI! THEY TOOK THE BAN-?!"
LATER LATER! NOT NOW!
RIGHT!
While he rushed with everyone who's determination blazed anew to restore the stolen headband!
Both Midoriya and Maruchi had enough of keeping their secrets!
"EVERYONE HANG TIGHT! I GOT SICK OF THIS! BRO SNATCH IT BACK! FLYING WYVERN!" everyone got alerted to his next words!
But Kaminari was on no condition to silence him!
Iida exhausted himself!
So it's on Yaoyorozo and Todoroki now!
I WANTED TO KEEP THIS A SECRET BUT! I HAVE NO CHOICE LEFT!
Midoriya braced for the transformation expecting a fiery ride….
He didn't expect the next words.
"THUNDER WYVERN! ASTALOS!"
Thunder Wyvern, Astalos, Threat level/Danger level: 4 Stars/Medium
Before Midoriya or the others could feel even the difference.
FZZZZZZZZZZZZWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! The Wings of the new ride beat up in quickened hum!
Then in a blur of green! The Astalos flew at 72 mph! almost comparable to the Recpiro burst of Iida! Midoriya quickly reacted to the speed change!
So did Kaminari somehow! As he pushed his body to the limit!
KZZZZZZZZZZZZZTTT!
But the thunder didn't reach! And Midorya reached for that 10 million headband! While using OFA! TODOROKI UNCONCSCIOUSLY COUNTERED WITH HIS LEFT!
His hand slowly reached for the fire burning in defense of his master!
It's okay! I won't injure him in both situations! I just have to penetrate his defense!
He swung his shining arm to the side! Putting off the fire of todoroki's arm for good!
Then he reached and took back the 10 millions!
Thankfully this time Todoroki didn't have any time to flip the band and cover it!
Upon seeing the success the Astalos immediately flew up and away from them!
Not expecting an enraged Bakugo to be on his flight path! Nor Todoroki gave up as he rose another edge to chance after them!
"KUSO TOKAGE! WHY THE HELL ARE YOU FIGHTING AT FULL POWER NOW!?"
However before Bakugo could reach them!
"TIMES UP!"
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Between the journalists Dehni bore a non-smiling expression, his patience is running thin now.
At this rate I'll learn nothing, I have to make a move.
As if reading his mind the E.A. displayed a message silently.
"Anomaly Analysis Update: Type"
Dehni glanced at the silent message he received.
That was fast…I've yet to understand who's behind these updates…it doesn't matter for now…hmm, type? No danger level or resonance? What a bother.
He was now officially annoyed.
"Type: Pulsar/Observer"