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"He's really a monster," Kaminari commented, watching Bakugo's time in the 50-meter dash.
"I agree, man," Sato nodded, crossing his arms. "I mean, I knew he was strong from the news, but this? It's like we're on completely different levels."
"If you feel that way, how do you think I feel?" Hagakure muttered gloomily.
"Hey, don't be like that," Mina said in an encouraging tone, placing a hand on Hagakure's shoulder. "It's only the first day! We still have plenty of time to improve, right?"
"She's right," Sero added, joining the conversation. "We should use him as a goal to reach, not something that makes us feel down."
'Easier said than done,' thought the small boy with balls on his head, unable to share his classmates' optimism.
[2nd Test: Grip Strength]
"Come on!" Kirishima shouted, tensing his arm with all his strength on the device.
"Too weak!" Bakugo exclaimed beside him, also squeezing his own device, the two competing to see who was stronger.
"Those two... seem excited, huh?" Uraraka murmured to Momo.
"Yeah..."
[3rd Test: Standing Long Jump]
Momo ran towards the sandbox, and when her feet touched the edge, she leapt. The springs embedded in her shoes, which she'd created before the test, activated, launching her high enough to clear the entire sandbox and land on the other side.
[4th Test: Repeated Side Steps]
"This is the worst," Bakugo said, arms crossed, watching Kaminari's clumsy movements as he performed the test.
"Uh, I agree. I almost broke my foot," Kirishima nodded.
[5th Test: Ball Throw]
"1756 meters," Aizawa announced Momo's result, who had created a cannon in the middle of the circle.
"Haah..." Momo exhaled, feeling exhaustion take over her body after using her quirk so many times.
"I'm exhausted..." She walked back to the group with slow steps, greeted by an excited Uraraka.
"Wow, Yaoyorozu-san, your quirk is really amazing!"
"Thank you, Uraraka-san," Momo gave a tired smile. 'These tests are more exhausting than I expected... I need to train my stamina.'
At that moment, Aizawa called the next name. "Uraraka."
"Oh, it's my turn!" the girl said, lightly patting her cheeks to motivate herself.
Uraraka walked over to the throwing circle. With a swift motion, she picked up the ball and activated her quirk, making it completely weightless.
"And... here it goes." Uraraka threw the ball into the air, and it floated far away.
Everyone watched the object that seemed to have no intention of stopping until it disappeared into the sky.
Aizawa calmly observed the device in the ball recording the distance. "Infinity," he announced, his tone unchanged.
There was a brief moment of silence before everyone shouted, "Infinity?!"
"That's incredible! An infinite throw!" Kaminari exclaimed, impressed.
"Right? I didn't even think it was possible!" Kirishima said beside him.
'It's my turn,' Izuku stood still, gripping the ball tightly. 'This is my chance to stand out.'
He knew that if he didn't get a good score now, he would end up among the last, and as Kacchan had made sure to point out, he'd be competing with the invisible girl for last place.
Taking a deep breath, he remembered why he was there. More importantly, Midoriya remembered thanks to whom he was there. All Might had trusted him. His mother believed in him. He couldn't fail now.
'I can do it, even if—' Raising the ball behind his body, Izuku focused One For All into his right arm. The energy coursed through him like an electric current. His eyes burned with determination as he visualized the perfect throw. '—my bones break again!'
He swung his arm forward and launched the ball, but instead of flying as he expected, it dropped quickly to the ground. 'What?! I tried to use everything...' he thought, the color draining from his face.
"I nullified your quirk."
Midoriya turned towards the voice, meeting two red eyes staring directly at him.
"The exam wasn't rational enough," Aizawa said irritably. "Since even a kid like you was accepted."
"Nullified my quirk?" Midoriya repeated before his eyes widened. "You're Eraser Head!"
"Eraser Head? Never heard of him," Mina commented.
"I have. He's an underground hero," Sero replied.
"That worn-out guy is Eraser Head?" Kyouka muttered quietly, incredulous at the hero's appearance.
"That explains why he looks like he's about to fall asleep," Tsuyu said, imagining how bad her sensei's work schedule must be.
"As far as I know, you can't control your quirk," Aizawa said, his hair floating slightly, eyes still glowing red as he stared at Midoriya. "Do you plan to be incapacitated again and have someone help you?"
"That's not what I want!" Midoriya said with as much conviction as he could gather.
One of Aizawa's capture bands shot forward, wrapping around Midoriya and pulling him until they were just centimeters apart.
"It doesn't matter what you want. I'm telling you what everyone around you will have to do," Aizawa said, his eyes never leaving Midoriya's. "There used to be a passionate hero who saved over a thousand people alone and created a legend. But even with that courage, it would be useless to save just one person."
Midoriya's eyes widened at Aizawa's words.
"Midoriya Izuku, with your power, you cannot become a hero." Aizawa unwrapped the band from him. "I've returned your quirk. You have another chance to throw. Finish it quickly."
Midoriya remained still for a moment, his head lowered. After a few seconds, he slowly walked back to the circle, picking up the ball with trembling but steady hands.
