BNHA: Singularity

With Bakugo's behavior constituting multiple felonies, battery and intent to cause bodily harm being the least among them, Izuku wasn't surprised when he was called in for a meeting with Principal Nezu.
"Thank you for coming, Midoriya-kun. It's a shame our reunion couldn't be on a happier note."
Matching Principal Nezu's smile, Izuku replied, "Such is life. Expect the unexpected, as they say."
Exhaling a light-hearted chuckle, Nezu remarked, "Right you are." Then, getting straight to business, he added, "I asked you here to discuss how you would like to handle the situation regarding your classmate, Katsuki Bakugo. You are well within your right to press charges against him, but-"
Interrupting Nezu's statement, Izuku shook his head and revealed, "I've already resolved to leave this matter to the discretion of Principal Nezu and the trustworthy staff of UA. I know better than most that Bakugo isn't genuinely malicious; he simply needs proper guidance."
Waiting until Izuku was finished speaking, Nezu's smile broadened as he asserted, "You truly are a very mature and dependable young man. Rest assured, I can personally guarantee that young Bakugo-kun will receive the best guidance UA can offer. Thank you for your time and cooperation. You may leave now."
Nodding his head, Izuku rose to his feet and prepared to leave Principal Nezu's office. Before he could, Nezu called out to him, adding, "Oh, and I approved your request to use the Support Class facilities. You'll only have access to them on Sundays, but if you're willing to give up your free time, a member of our staff will be more than happy to supervise you."
As UA utilized a 'long week' system, meaning students attended classes Monday through Saturday, they only had Sundays to themselves. Izuku, however, didn't mind sacrificing his free time if it meant being able to use UA's Support facilities and equipment free of charge. Acquiring materials was extremely costly, and many of the more useful items he tried getting his hands on were prohibited to civilians. With the nearly endless budget UA provided the Department of Production and Support, Izuku could save himself a ton of time, energy, and money.
Unable to suppress the urge, a broad smile developed across Izuku's face as he replied, "Thank you for informing me." in an audibly excited tone. He felt his actions were a little childish, but, as a bonafide fourteen-year-old, he quickly forgave himself.
Amused by Izuku's response, Nezu exhaled another light-hearted chuckle before advising, "You should be on your way. And be careful on your way home. Musutafu is one of the safest cities in the prefecture, but, as you so pertinently pointed out, you never know what to expect."
After bowing his head and thanking Nezu for his advice, Izuku departed the former's office with a smile. He was glad he had entrusted Nezu with his 'secret' as the peculiar chimera was quickly becoming one of his most dependable allies. With Nezu being one of the most influential people in Japan and the world's sixth wealthiest 'person,' having his support would make things much easier for Izuku down the line...
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As classes had let out nearly half an hour prior, Izuku was surprised to find Tsuyu and Uraraka standing near the school's front gate, seemingly waiting for him.
Confirming Izuku's suspicions, Uraraka waved her hand and called out to him when she noticed his approach, shouting, "Oh, Midoriya-kun! Let's go to the station together~!" in a cheerful tone.
Though he had initially intended to run home, going so far as to change into his gym clothes, Izuku didn't hesitate to respond, "I would be a fool to refuse the company of two cute girls."
Not expecting Izuku to call them cute out of nowhere, Uraraka laughed nervously while Tsuyu blushed, remarking, "You should be more careful with your words, Izuku-chan. You could cause a misunderstanding if you go around calling every girl you meet cute."
Shaking his head and maintaining a confident smile, Izuku asserted, "I don't go around calling every girl cute, only those I genuinely believe to be charming. I'm willing to withhold such remarks if they make either of you uncomfortable, but I prefer to speak my mind."
Similar to when he had embarrassed her earlier that morning, Tsuyu hung her head slightly and made a muffled groaning sound. As for Uraraka, her face was completely red as she pressed the pink-padded tips of her index fingers together and muttered, "I don't really mind it, but I also agree with Tsuyu...it would be best if you used polite speech until we're a bit closer..." Without missing a beat, Izuku's smile broadened as he said, "Then I look forward to becoming closer to you both. To that end, feel free to address me by my given name in the future. Preferably without the -chan."
Understanding that Izuku's final few words were directed at her, Tsuyu stared back at him with a somewhat blank look as she said, "I add -chan to everyone's name, ribbit."
Instead of contesting the matter, Izuku gave a helpless shrug and said, "Then you're welcome to continue doing so. Just don't complain when I start calling you Tsuyu-chan."
Though her eyes were already remarkably round, Tsuyu managed to appear wide-eyed as she heard Izuku's form of address. It wasn't the first time someone had called her Tsuyu-chan, but it made her heart skip a beat. At the same time, she felt a sudden and intense desire to smack Izuku with her tongue...
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[April 2nd, 2149]
After teasing them the previous day, Izuku wasn't too surprised when Tsuyu and Uraraka, now Ochaco, basically ignored him. They returned his greeting when he called out to them but made no attempt to come over to his seat when he dropped off his stuff. Instead, they sat together in the front row, Uraraka borrowing Ida's seat as the two conversed without him.
Since he had anticipated the duo's reaction, Izuku didn't try to intrude on their discussion. Instead, he took advantage of the fact that Hagakure and Ashido had gathered around Yaoyorozu, the former sitting in Mineta's currently unoccupied seat.
Disregarding the unspoken rule that prohibited boys from interfering in an ongoing discussion between girls, Izuku surprised the trio by asking, "Are you sure you want to sit there, Hagakure-san? If Mineta arrives and finds his seat warm, you may regret it."
Though his words were polite, Izuku mentioning that she was 'warming' Mineta's seat caused Hagakure to blush. It wasn't visible to anyone, but her body language made it clear she was embarrassed as she waved her invisible hands and said, "W-What are you talking about, Midoriya-kun? Mineta-kun was expelled after the Quirk Apprehension Test. He shouldn't be coming to Class."
Maintaining a completely relaxed expression, Midoriya retorted, "Don't be so sure. Even if he was expelled, it's possible for him to be accepted back into the Class. Aizawa-sensei seems like the type to make good on his threats, but I can't imagine him severing the path of a future Hero over a simple test. I imagine he's speaking with Mineta-kun right this instant to explain the significance of yesterday's lesson."
With Izuku's 'speculation' about them being tested on the first day ultimately proving true, Yaoyorozu piggybacked his words, stating, "I believe there is some truth to Midoriya-kun's assertions. You may wish to vacate that seat, Hagakure-san. Minoru Mineta is a very...peculiar boy..."
As the girls had already formed their initial opinions of everyone in the Class, especially the boys, Hagakure practically leaped to her feet after Yaoyorozu's words. She would never say it aloud, but she and the other girls had secretly been relieved when Mineta was the one expelled from the Class. Now that there was even a slight possibility of his return, she regretted her careless act of sitting in his seat...
Amused by Hagakure's reaction, Ashido exhaled a good-natured laugh before teasing, "You're so cute, Hagakure." Then, meeting Izuku's gaze, she added, "And you're pretty bold, Izuku-kun. Not many guys can insert themselves into a girl's conversation as if it's perfectly normal. You must have been pretty popular in middle school."
Shaking his head, Izuku unashamedly revealed, "Quite the opposite. You see, before I turned thirteen, I was Quirkless. I also had a fairly nervous disposition and neglected my physical appearance, so I was often bullied and regarded as a 'nerd' due to my obsession with Hero Statistics. It was only after I obtained my Quirk that I managed to get myself together and became the man I am today."
Hearing Izuku unabashedly call himself a 'man,' a light-hearted chuckle emanated from Ashido's throat. She couldn't deny he gave off a mature, somewhat dependable aura, but it was difficult to distinguish how much of his behavior was an act. This wasn't her first time dealing with a boy who had undergone a drastic 'transformation,' so only time could reveal how much of Izuku's behavior was genuine.
Voicing the thoughts of the other two girls, Yaoyorozu remarked, "It's pretty rare for someone to awaken their Quirk so late. If you don't mind my asking, what exactly is the nature of your ability...?"
Though he was hoping for a bit of empathy concerning the fact he was bullied for being Quirkless, Izuku wasn't too disappointed as most of that was experienced by the original. He had inherited the latter's memories, but, much like he lacked a proper mother-son bond with Inko, he never experienced the stress, fear, and anxiety that 'Deku' had to live with every day since the revelation of his Quirklessness.
"To be honest, I'm still familiarizing myself with its capabilities. I've only had it for around two years, so there's a lot I don't understand. For the most part, it periodically allows me to enhance my strength, speed, and intellect. I'm currently maintaining a balance between all three."
Blinking in surprise, Yaoyorozu questioned, "Does that mean you're even stronger and faster than you demonstrated yesterday?"
Nodding his head, Izuku clarified, "If I invested all of my energy into pure strength or speed, I'd be about three times as strong or fast. However, as my body takes time to adapt to the changes, I would risk harming myself if I focused on a single one."
Rejoining the conversation, Ashido pointed out, "Even so, your Quirk sounds amazing. Mine mostly just allows me to produce corrosive liquid. I can control the pH levels, but there are a ton of downsides. Just imagining how much I'll have to pay in reparations and property damage is enough to make me lose sleep."
Seizing the opportunity to dish out some compliments, Izuku attempted to comfort Ashido by casually remarking, "Look on the bright side. You're cute and have a somewhat exotic appearance. Mt. Lady also causes a ton of property damage, but she's moving up the HBC like crazy. You should have no trouble emulating, potentially even exceeding her performance."
Slugging Izuku in his arm, Ashida couldn't restrain a smile as she said, "You little tease. I was wondering why Asui and Uraraka were behaving strangely. Casting your net pretty wide, aren't you?"
Instead of refuting Ashido's claim, Izuku pretended to massage the pain from his shoulder as he questioned, "Can you blame me? All the girls in our Class are super cute. I know it's not why we came here, but I would be an idiot if I didn't at least try and establish a positive rapport with each of you."
Amused by Izuku's honesty, Ashido's smile broadened as she said, "You really are bold. You also seem like a pretty fun guy to be around, so the two of us should hang out sometime. There's a neat little cafe not too far from campus. How about accompanying me there after school?"
Realizing that Ashido was asking him out, the gears in Izuku's mind came screeching to a halt. She wasn't wrong when she said he was casting his net wide, so he didn't expect to catch anything so quickly...
Even more amused after seeing Izuku tense, Ashido narrowed her eyes and agreed on his behalf, saying, "It's a date, then." before punctuating her statement with a playful wink.
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With the morning bell sounding, Aizawa entered the classroom looking like a man who hadn't slept in weeks. This sentiment was reinforced when he stepped up to the classroom's podium, his expression and tone tinged with exhaustion as he said, "Good, everyone's here. We'll be receiving two new students today. Try and get along."
As neither Bakugo nor Mineta were present, Aizawa mentioning that everyone was present caused a few students to gulp. Fortunately, though no one celebrated, at least one of the 'new' students was someone they recognized.
With somewhat sunken eyes and a noticeably pale complexion, Mineta stood before the Class and mechanically muttered, "Hello, everyone. My name is Minoru Mineta, and I'll be your classmate from now on..."
Following Mineta's introduction, a much taller boy with messy indigo hair and half-lidded, seemingly exhausted eyes raised his hand and said, "My name is Hitoshi Shinso. I was previously in Classroom 1-C of the General Studies Department. Due to your former classmate's mistake, it seems I'll be a member of the Hero Department from now on."
Following the duo's introductions, Mineta was allowed to return to his old seat while Shinso was assigned Bakugo's. After that, Aizawa got on with homeroom, providing an overview of UA's facilities and explaining who to contact if they were having trouble at home or with UA's admittedly taxing curriculum. Once those formalities were out of the way, he pulled out his sleeping bag and gave everyone free time until their first period of state-mandated classes, English Studies.
Though UA was the number one School of Heroics, the first half of the day was set aside for general studies such as Math, English, Japanese, and Art History. After that, students of the Department of Heroics would have an hour for lunch before attending classes that would prepare them to become Heroes, a seemingly random mix of theoretical and practical lessons colloquially referred to as Foundational Hero Studies...
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After an exceptionally boring first half of the day, most of the guys from Class 1-A were seated together in the cafeteria. This included Izuku, who had temporarily been prohibited from interacting with the girls' group. Not because he had done anything wrong but because the girls didn't want a boy listening in on their 'private' conversation.
"Man, I can't believe Bakugo was kicked out of the Hero Course," said the red-headed, spiky-haired Kirishima. He and Bakugo hadn't had the time to become friends, but it felt unnerving for the person previously ranked first in their class to be gone.
Pushing up his glasses, Ida retorted, "Katsuki Bakugo's expulsion from the Hero Course is the consequence of his actions. It would harm UA's illustrious reputation if such a foul-mouthed, violence-prone brute were allowed to become a Hero."
As they had all witnessed Bakugo's behavior and manner of speaking, no one could refute Ida's words. A few looked like they had something to say, but it was Izuku who asserted, "While it's true that Bakugo has some behavioral issues, you shouldn't preclude him from becoming a Hero just yet. Everyone has the capacity for change, and while his attitude might be unbecoming for a Hero, Bakugo genuinely wishes to help people. I expect that within a few months' time, he will be rejoining the Hero Course anew."
Not expecting Izuku, of all people, to speak in defense of Bakugo, Ida's ever-serious expression became notably reflective. Due to the previous day's events, he regarded Izuku as the person closest to becoming a true Hero within their Class. If nothing else, his level-headedness, confidence, and ability to see the positives in every situation were commendable.
Nodding his head after a moment of introspection, Ida said, "I have taken your words to heart. Instead of condemning Bakugo for his past actions, I will cling to the hope that he may be reformed. If any school is capable of such a feat, it's UA."
With nearly everyone nodding in agreement, the conversation abruptly shifted from Bakugo to a comparably 'juicy' topic as Kaminari said, "Let's forget about Bakugo. What I want to know is how Midoriya managed to secure a date on the second day of school. Seriously, man, tell us your secrets."
Adopting a somewhat wry smile, Izuku replied, "To be perfectly honest, I'm just as surprised as you are. I certainly hoped to date at least one of the girls in our class, but I never expected it to happen this soon. I mean, just look at how cute they all are. I figured it would be at least half a year before I had a chance with any of them."
Hearing that Izuku already had a date, Mineta's expression resembled that of a vengeful spirit as he asked, "Which girl is it? Don't tell me it's the person that was sitting in my seat..."
Since the girls of Class 1-A weren't seated that far away, Izuku's voice was a little louder than necessary as he replied, "I wish. I mean, I'm not even remotely disappointed that Ashido-san was the one to invite me on a date, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't interested in Hagakure. Just by listening to her voice, I can tell she's super cute."
Though he had never seen Hagakure's true form, Izuku remembered one of his buddies from his previous life mentioning she was 'canonically' the cutest girl in the entire series. She just happened to be invisible to both the naked eye and most spectroscopic devices. Which was a real shame considering her Hero costume was essentially her walking around naked...
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While the boys were talking about them over at their table, the girls were listening in on them using an audio receiver Ashido had asked Yaoyorozu to place under their table. The latter had initially been reluctant to spy on her classmates, but Ashido managed to convince her it was for the safety and well-being of every girl in class.
Hearing Izuku's claim that he could tell she was cute by the sound of her voice, Hagakure cupped her invisible face with her equally invisible hands as she said, "How embarrassing~" in a faint but discernibly gratified tone.
Exhaling a faint sigh, Ashido, sitting with her arms crossed and a smile on her face, remarked, "He's a dangerous one, that Midoriya. He isn't a bad guy, per se, but he has the potential to become a womanizer. I'll have to test him when we go on our date this afternoon."
Blinking in surprise, Ochaco asked, "Is that why you asked him to go out with you? I'm not sure how I feel about that..."
Shrugging her shoulders, Ashido asserted, "I know what you mean, but someone has to determine his true nature. A maiden's heart, once broken, can never be fully healed. I'm fairly confident in my abilities, so if he tries anything, I'll be able to protect myself."
Though she had been one of the most popular girls in her elementary and middle schools, Ashido had struggled with finding a boyfriend since most of the boys who confessed to her were strange or perverted. She did her best to turn down each of them politely, but they invariably spread rumors that her acidic Quirk would melt anyone who dared to date her. It didn't help that the internet allowed them to easily find and distribute grotesque photos of people that had survived acid attacks...
Adopting a broad smile, Ashido preempted Ochaco's response by saying, "Don't worry, Uraraka-san. My intuition regarding things like this is pretty sharp, so I'm fairly certain that Midoriya is a decent guy. Once I confirm that to be the case, you and Tsuyu can decide which of you should date him 'for real.' I'm just the litmus test. Pun intended."
Hearing Ashido mention the possibility of them dating Izuku, Ochaco and Tsuyu exhibited varying degrees of embarrassment. Neither of them had ever gone on a date, and before now, they hadn't really considered trying to find a boyfriend. The possibility had certainly crossed their minds, but their primary focus was becoming Heroes.
Amused by the duo's innocent reactions, Ashido narrowed her eyes and teased, "If you can't come to a decision, don't be too surprised if one of us beats you to the punch. Midoriya-kun may not be the most handsome boy in Class, but he's easily the most confident and mature. So long as he doesn't turn out to be a secret scumbag, he's probably the best boyfriend material."
Surprising nearly everyone present, Yaoyorozu remarked, "He certainly gives off a dependable aura. I would need to introduce him to my parents and grandfather, but I don't think they would oppose me dating him."
Staring at Yaoyorozu as if she were some kind of strange creature, Jiro asked, "Are your parents super strict or something? Introducing a boy to them is usually only something you'd do before marriage."
Tilting her head to the side, Yaoyorozu replied, "But of course. Is there any meaning to dating a boy if you don't intend to marry them? It might seem a little early, but it never hurts to start preparing for your future in advance."
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Voicing the thought in everyone's minds, Ashido adopted a somewhat awkward smile as she asked, "Could it be you come from a super wealthy family, Yaoyorozu-san?"
Without hesitation, Yaoyorozu nodded her head, revealing, "Before there were restrictions implemented to prevent the economy from destabilizing, my great-grandfather used his Quirk to secure my family's position as one of the ten wealthiest in Japan. We have used that wealth to become one of the central pillars supporting the Hero Association, so it isn't incorrect to say my family is 'super wealthy.' I hope that doesn't affect the way you view me from here on. My family aside, we all have the same aspiration of becoming Heroes."
Though many of them had suspected it based on Yaoyorozu's demeanor, the girls from Class 1-A now knew for certain they were dealing with an 'Ojou-sama.' Fortunately, unlike most of the 'Super Elite,' Yaoyorozu gave off a relatively approachable aura. It also wouldn't hurt to become friends with someone whose familial wealth measured in the trillions, so even without communicating, each of the girls present decided they would be good friends with Yaoyorozu from then on...
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Seeing how 'close' the girls were in the wake of their first lunch period, Izuku couldn't help wondering if something had transpired. Unfortunately, when he attempted asking Yaoyorozu directly, she responded that it was a matter between the girls of Class 1-A and that it wasn't proper for him to pry.
Not wanting to complicate matters, Izuku promptly apologized and spent the remaining time before the bell chatting with Sero, Tokoyami, Mineta, and Shinso. The latter wasn't very sociable, undoubtedly due to the fact most people actively avoided talking to him, but he responded to most of Izuku's and the other boys' questions. The only thing he didn't reveal was the nature of his Quirk. However, there was a very good reason for that...
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Name: [Hitoshi Shinso]
Quirk: Brainwashing
Current Level: 13(21,309 EXP)
Effective Level: 23
[Attributes]
Strength: 14
Agility: 20
Vitality: 41
Intelligence: 65
Dexterity: 25
Luck: 70
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Though Shino's physical attributes weren't very impressive, barely above average, his Intelligence, Luck, and, most importantly, his Quirk were all phenomenal. Unfortunately, as the concept of Brainwashing had a lot of negative connotations, for good reasons, everyone who learned about his Quirk automatically assumed he would become a villain. Thus, at least for the time being, Shinso intended to keep it a secret for as long as possible. Unfortunately, fate had other ideas in mind as the door to the classroom abruptly slid open, followed by a booming voice shouting, "I AM HERE...!"
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After getting changed and being one of the first to arrive at Field Gamma, Izuku proceeded to do some warm-up exercises until Tsuyu came over to say, "Looks like you were right about there being a test, Izuku-chan."
Withing rising from his position on the ground, Izuku looked up at Tsuyu and explained, "Everyone here is aspiring to become a future Pro. We may be saddled with a few compulsory-education classes, but the rest of our curriculum should revolve around the development of our Quirks and the skills we'll need to become Heroes."
Touching the side of her face, a habit she had developed when thinking, Tsuyu replied, "That makes sense, ribbit. I should do some stretching as well, shouldn't I?"
Adopting a smile, Izuku answered, "It couldn't hurt." before continuing his lower-back stretches. When Tsuyu began performing her own routine a short distance away from him, several other students felt compelled to do the same. This included Uraraka, who, after thanking Izuku for coming to her aid earlier, joined Tsuyu for some buddy stretching exercises...
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Observing the chain reaction caused by Izuku, Aizawa gave an approving nod from his perch atop an observation platform. He normally had to give new students a reality check before they understood the significance of being a UA student. He still intended to do precisely that, but he was relieved to see at least one person in the group taking things seriously...
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A few minutes after the last student had arrived, Aizawa appeared with a softball in hand.
Expecting at least a basic explanation, Izuku was a little caught off guard when Aizawa tossed the softball at him, asking, "How far were you able to pitch a softball in middle school?"
"Around 53 meters," replied Izuku. "But that was without the use of my Quirk. With it, I'm sure I could throw it a lot further."
Hearing Izuku mention that he had a Quirk, the perpetual frown on the nearby Bakugo's face deepened. He had expected there to be a reason for Izuku's drastic change in their second year of middle school, but he hadn't considered it was related to a Quirk.
Nodding in affirmation, Aizawa said, "That's the reason for this test. In middle school, you were forbidden from using your Quirks on the principle of 'fairness.' However, the world has never been a fair place. If it were, we wouldn't have villains running amok, nor would we require Heroes."
Passing his gaze over the rest of the Class, Aizawa's expression and tone harshened as he declared, "The UA Department of Heroics is no place for concepts such as mundane or average. Less than 0.4% of the population has what it takes to obtain the mantle of Hero. If you wish to remain in Class 1-A, you must be nothing short of 'exceptional.' If you demonstrate you can't make the cut, you 'will' be replaced..."
Pulling out a Caprisun-like pouch of gelatinized coffee, Aizawa took a moment to alleviate his parched throat before adding, "That being said, the person with the lowest score in today's Quirk Apprehension Test will be expelled. If you don't want to experience regret, I recommend doing your best."
Returning his gaze to Izuku, a somewhat sadistic smile developed across Aizawa's face as he said, "You seem to be something of a trendsetter in the Class. Well, time to step up to the plate, kid. Show me, and everyone here, what you can do. If that isn't enough, push beyond your limits and go even further. That's the meaning of 'Plus Ultra.'"
Adopting a serious expression, Izuku ignored the commotion caused by Aizawa's statement and stepped up to the pitch. He knew Aizawa wasn't serious about expelling anyone, but that wouldn't stop him from trying his best. After all, as much as he preferred older women, he was stuck in the body of a fourteen-year-old. Unless he intended to spend the next three years as a single dog, he would need to work hard to impress the girls in his Class...
Having already stretched his body and warmed up, Izuku only hesitated for the time it took him to wind up before throwing the softball with all his strength. His movements didn't generate shockwaves or any other flashy effects, but he was reasonably satisfied when Aizawa held up a handheld device that displayed distance, declaring, "177.5 meters. Pretty impressive for an otherwise ordinary toss."
Raising his right hand and balling it into a fist, Izuku adopted a toothy grin as he said, "Thanks, but my real power lies in my leg strength and speed. If we get to do any distance running, I'm confident in defeating everyone here except Ida-san."
Though his words unabashedly elevated himself, Izuku didn't come off as too arrogant since he admitted to lacking confidence against Ida. People hated braggarts, so a touch of humility went a long way when attempting to cultivate trust and build positive rapport with your peers.
Seeing through Izuku's intentions, Aizawa felt the urge to roll his eyes but ultimately decided to lend the former a hand, stating, "Lucky you. We'll be doing a 50m dash next and distance running a bit later. Just try not to trip and embarrass yourself while attempting to show off."
With Aizawa's remark earning a few chuckles from the rest of the Class, Izuku seized the opportunity to exhibit a bit of shamelessness, his smile broadening as he nodded his head and said, "I'll be sure to keep that in mind. Thanks for the advice, Sensei."
("This brat...") thought Aizawa, his scarf concealing a faint smile. It was rare for someone as young as Izuku to be calm and discerning, especially in the presence of authority. While everyone else was either unnerved or motivated by his previous threat, Izuku didn't exhibit so much as a trace of nervousness. Instead, it appeared he was actively lightening the mood for the rest of his Class...
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True to his word, and much to the frustration of Bakugo, Izuku made good on his promise by securing second place in the 50m dash. His time of 3.4s was just behind Ida's 3.04s, but that was mainly due to the latter's Quirk allowing him to accelerate much faster.
Fortunately, though he only came in second place, Izuku proved he had the advantage when covering greater distances. Ida's Agility was much higher than his, but his Vitality couldn't keep up with it. Izuku's perfectly complimented one another, so he could maintain his speed for a much longer period. If not for Yaoyorozu utilizing her Creation Quirk to produce an electric scooter whose top speed exceeded 120km/h, he would have easily claimed first.
Speaking of Yaoyorozu, she dominated nearly every event in the Quirk Apprehension Test. Her worst performance was during the grip strength test since Aizawa rejected her idea of creating a literal hydraulic press to crush the measurement device. When it came to the standing long jump, repeated side steps, ball throw, seated toe-touch, and situps, she always came in either first, second, or third place.
Though his training and Dexterity afforded him considerable flexibility, Izuku, like most of the boys, was nowhere near as limber as some of the girls. Tsuyu, in particular, made the seated toe-touch look like a joke as her body was flexible to the point of a contortionist's. She didn't exhibit it, but, according to her, she could execute even the most complicated yoga poses with little difficulty...
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After securing second or third place in nearly every event, Izuku was fairly content when Aizawa used a handheld holographic projector to display the final results.
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1st: Momo Yaoyarozu
2nd: Izuku Midoriya
3rd: Shoto Todoroki
4th: Katsuki Bakugo
5th: Tenya Ida
6th: Fumikage Tokoyami
7th: Mezo Shoji
8th: Mashirao Ojiro
9th: Eijiro Kirishima
10th: Mina Ashido
11th: Ochaco Uraraka
12th: Koji Koda
13th: Rikido Sato
14th: Tsuyu Asui
15th: Yuga Aoyama
16th: Hanta Sero
17th: Denki Kaminari
18th: Kyoka Jiro
19th: Toru Hagakure
20th: Minoru Mineta
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Contrasting Izuku's satisfaction, Bakugo had a borderline murderous look on his face as he screamed, "This is impossible! There's no way I'm worse than someone like Deku!!!"
Similarly 'distraught' by the results, Mineta was on his hands and knees, a steady stream of tears pouring from his eyes as he muttered, "Expelled on the first day..."
Exhibiting a general lack of regard for the duo's opinion and feelings, Aizawa's expression and tone were cold as he stared down Bakugo and asserted, "If you were going to complain about the results, you should have tried harder during the tests." Then, catching even Izuku by surprise, he looked to Mineta and added, "As for you, hurry up and go get changed. As of this moment, you're expelled from the Hero Course."
"Noooooooooooooooo!" exclaimed Mineta before crawling toward Aizawa like some kind of strange insect as he screamed, "Please give me another chance, Aizawa-sensei! I can do better! I will do better...!"
Ignoring Mineta completely, Aizawa passed his gaze over the rest of the Class, saying, "This concludes the Quirk Apprehension Test. Get changed over and return to Class. You'll find your schedules and curriculum sheets posted inside your desks. Since today is a half-day, you can use the rest of homeroom to familiarize yourselves with one another."
Without waiting for anyone to respond, and with Mineta still clinging to his leg, Aizawa turned around and walked away. In his wake, a tense silence descended upon everyone present, some exhibiting disbelief while others were relieved they weren't the ones expelled.
Shattering this tentative silence, Bakugo screamed, "Dekuuuu...!" before charging over to Izuku and attempting to grab his collar. What he never expected, not in a million years, was Izuku grasping his wrist, performing a military-style takedown, and shouting, "My name is Izuku Midoriya, and I didn't enroll in UA to play around! This isn't middle school, Bakugo! Stop behaving like a schoolyard thug and start acting like the Hero you want to be...!"
Punctuating his words, Izuku gave the already pinned Bakugo a powerful shove, forcing his face into the ground as he rose to his feet. He was sick and tired of Bakugo's shit, so, understanding there were cameras all over the campus, Izuku didn't hesitate to defend himself. If he were lucky, the school would place Bakugo in Class 1-B to separate them. If not, he could at least make a case for having Bakugo moved to a different seat...
As expected, Bakugo didn't take kindly to being embarrassed in front of his peers. The moment Izuku got off of him, he used his Quirk to blast himself to his feet, his expression resembling an escaped mental patient as he roared, "You're dead...!" in a feral tone.
With Bakugo's firepower and Dexterity being quite a bit higher than his, Izuku abandoned the idea of attacking directly. Instead, he raised his arms in a peek-a-boo boxing posture, shielding his face as the former made the biggest mistake of his academic career, using his Quirk against another student outside of training.
Feeling the heat from Bakugo's Quirk wash over him, Izuku couldn't help thinking ("Checkmate...") even as he was sent flying backward. The former had held back quite a bit, but it was his first time using his Quirk against another person. Were it not for Izuku's [Bronze Skin] Perk, things wouldn't have ended with a simple trip to the Nurse's Office.
Before Izuku could fly too far, a pair of hands cradled his body and the back of his head as a familiar voice shouted, "What's going on here!? Why on earth would you use your Quirk to attack a fellow student!?"
While Izuku wasn't even remotely surprised by the identity of the voice's owner, everyone else in the Class, excluding the wide-eyed Bakugo, had the exact same response, shouting, "All Might...!?" in equal parts surprise and disbelief. After all, while rumors about All Might becoming a teacher at UA had already begun to circulate, they never expected that he would appear at such a time. Much less without a trace of his usual smile...
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Chapter 10: Chapter 10