Chapter 113: Provisional Hero License Exam Arc (4)
~Ren Y. POV~
[Minutes Later, Lecture Hall, Takoba National Stadium, Japan]
During the break, I had to mentally prepare for the plan for the second portion of the exam. I already have a plan to use given the time.
*KZZZZZT*
Waiting patiently to calm my nerves when an alarm speaker sounded in the lecture hall waiting room, and an announcement came from the speaker in a serious tone, "Terrorists have launched a massive attack! There's wide-scale destruction throughout the city. Buildings are collapsing, and people are hurt!"
Standing up, I hear Tsuyu speak up in a focused tone, "So that's the scenario for this exercise."
Jiro exclaimed, standing up and stumbling lightly, "Huh?! Okay…"
Standing up, having prepared, I spoke up in a calm tone, "It's already begun."
The announcer continued as the roof began to open, and the wall fell apart in the process, "With most of the roads out of commission, rescue and relief squads are having a hard time reaching the scene! Until they arrive, it's up to you heroes to take charge and rescue civilians. Save every life you can!! START!"
*RRRMMBBB*
Everyone dashed out immediately as I led the class to the corner of the stadium opposite where Gang Orca would bust out. Gotta show my classmates their stuff, not always handing them wins.
Going to the desired location, I informed my classmates in a serious tone, gaining some attention and handing them earpieces to communicate, "Sero, Kirishima, and Kinoko, clear an area 15 by 15 meters for laying the injured. Momo help here with blankets and medical supplies, Sero, after you're done flattening the area, you and Momo should create a tape barrier around the whole area, just in case the villain attacks. The two of you stay and help here. The same goes for you, Kinoko."
Sero saluted as he began to do what I told him cheerfully, "Aye aye, Captain!"
Kirishima replied, hyped, as Kinoko mirrored him happily, "Alright, let's do this!"
Momo nodded, agreeing with my words as I used my [Cloning] to summon my clones, each activating their Morphing Band into different colored Rangers. With that, I turned to the rest of them, giving orders in a determined tone, "Jiro, Ochaco, Toru, and Mina, take the western quadrant with my clone. Shinso, Asui, Yui, and Toga go East with my clone. Ida, Shoto, Bakugo, and Kendo, a clone, will go North. Denki, Tokoyami, Izuku, and I will use our flight abilities to give us the number of people who need help above and inform those who need help through our earpieces for communication."
Both Denki and Izuku nodded as they used their respective support items. Denki with his flying disk and Izuku activating his Armored Deku, impressing a few, seeing him don his armor for the first time. And having encouraged Tokoyami to get his [Black Fallen Angel] early as his Ultimate Move.
Having everything prepared and giving everyone an earpiece, I made sure to inform everyone in a serious tone, getting attention, "And one last thing, everyone… remember to use only positive language. These people are hurt and worried. Even if it's an exercise, it's our job to exercise authority here and assure them that everything's going to be fine. Why? Because we are here!"
They all nodded with determined expressions as I grinned underneath my helmet and gave them motivational support in a determined tone, "Alright, let's do this! Don't forget to help the other examinees, too, as one hero can't do it alone! Plus Ultra!"
I said pumping up my fist as the class chimed in a determined tone, "Plus Ultra!!"
*Swoooosh*
We soon departed as we took our respective parts of the stadium and began the rescue of civilian targets. Flying above we see some people in trouble as I used [Float] and [Attract and Repel] to soar through the sky with Tokoyami, Denki, and Izuku following behind.
Seeing people in danger, we quickly saw people in need of assistance as we began to rescue some people. We began to perform our rescue from above with care as Izuku informed us with his suit, "I have a reading of a single citizen over at the crumbling building ahead. I'll head over as few need your help Tokoyami over at the left."
Tokoyami's eyes headed toward where Izuku pointed as he flew past the one who needed his care. Denki couldn't help but whistle, impressed at Midoriya in a curious tone, "Whew~ I have to say the new student is cool! Especially with that armor of his helping us locate where the people are."
I smiled underneath my helmet as I explained to Denki while finding a pair of citizens who needed help in a calm tone, "No kidding. But then again, that suit of armor is filled with Quirk Factors having multiple Quirk abilities. I've helped Izuku build that armor to help him give the edge."
Denki's eyes widened as we got our people and opened a [Wormhole], gesturing for them to enter where Momo and Kinoko got it from there. Once they were gone, we continued our conversation as Denki asked in an impressed tone, "No kidding?! Damn… but how the heck does he know what abilities he has?"
I chuckled as we floated above, helping other heroes with our abilities in a calm tone, "Easy. Remember the data he collected on all of us? How else do you think he's doing well with this short amount of time?"
His eyes widened as we finished helping another person we returned to the air, and Denki spoke in a defeated tone, "Seriously?! Damn. Despite being Quirkless, he is a real hard worker, huh? Kind of makes me a bit disappointed in myself that Midoriya without powers works harder than me…"
I paused hearing that. I decided to encourage Kaminari in a calm tone, gazing at him as he listened intently to my words, surprising him, "Honestly, if you worked harder, you would've been placed right alongside Bakugo and Shoto. To be frank, out of the group in class 1-A, I expected you to hold second place strongest in our class. You have the potential, but you lack the drive to push your limits."
He flinched at my words but soon asked in a sheepish tone, seeing I held a high opinion of him, "… You sure don't sugarcoat your words, Class Rep. But do you think that high about my abilities…?"
Laughing, I answered in a confident tone, returning to Izuku and Tokoyami, "Haha! I do. I wouldn't think otherwise all you need is hard work and practice with your Quirk. After all, the skies are the limit. You haven't reached it yet, but one day…"
He looked at me with a deadpan expression but smiled, seeing his confidence growing, seeing he had much to grow. It is my job as Class Rep to not only be good but also provide support for my classmate's doubts.
However, where I sent Bakugo, Ida, Shoto, Kendo, and a clone would soon encounter Gang Orca. And when 10 minutes passed…
*KABOOOM*
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~Itsuka K. POV~
[10 Minutes Later, Takoba National Stadium, Japan]
*KABOOOM*
What the hell?!
My eyes became alerted seeing an explosion appearing out of nowhere. The dust settled to reveal someone as the clone of Ren said, "Guys!! This is part of the exam!!"
Seriously? More to deal with?
But the dust settled to reveal a group of villains and… Gang Orca?!
*SHAAH*
Revealing Gang Orca with his group, he spoke in a deep tone, cracking his knuckles as he said, "Dealing with enemies! Can you really handle… both situations? Now then… what's your move… heroes?!"
That was when the announcer spoke up in a serious tone through the speakers and said, "You hero candidates on the scene will suppress the villain incursion, all while continuing the rescue operation."
*Dash*
That was when Ren went straight ahead of us, reacting faster. But at that moment, the Gang Orca caught him as he spoke in a deep tone, "No, you don't. You stay down."
*VOOOM*
Suddenly, Ren swayed as if paralyzed by… right. Gang Orca Quirk [Orcinus] does whatever an Orca can, including an ultrasonic attack!
And with Ren's senses being heightened, he's susceptible to noises. But before Gang Orca could do anything, the clone poof. This caused everyone from my side to react as Shoto waved his hand…
*KRAAKL*
A large sheet of ice encountered Gang Orca, with Bakugo grinning at the chance of launching himself at the villains, "Now this is more like it! Die!!!"
*BOOOM*
Shoto and Bakugo both rushed ahead, dealing with the goons coming at us. I remained calm, taking my stance as Ida nodded with us, handling the goons coming at us.
*Blam*
Avoiding a gray goo substance, I overheard one of the goons speak up in a confident tone, "Have a taste of our cement guns! You won't be going anywhere once that hardens."
So that's what it was. Seeing it harden, I focused on the incoming goons coming at us. Ida made quick work with his speed as the group launched their cement goo at me. I smirked taking my fighting stance.
Readying my fist, leaning back, reeling my fist, I got this Ultimate Move, seeing All Might and Ren's sparing. The way how All Might moved his fist and what Ren said, focusing all into my fist…
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[Flashback, UA Highschool, Gym Gamma, Japan]
"What?"
I blinked, confused, as I saw Ren finished helping Tokoyami learn how to fly using his Dark Shadow. He came to me with a wild idea after he saw me practicing my Ultimate Move I heard him say, "Hey Kendo, are you trying to copy All Might's air blast using his fist?"
I blinked, surprised he figured it out. I sheepishly told the truth, "Yeah… But I'm getting some difficulty with how he performed it."
After seeing their sparring, I was inspired to see their match. I saw how All Might be moved and was able to attack with his fist at range attacks.
I was hoping to do the same, having a long-range attack or, at best, mid-range. But seeing Ren, he soon asked curiously, rubbing his chin, "Say Kendo… how does your Quirk work exactly?"
Hearing that, I couldn't help but sigh when someone mentioned that. I know it's not the usual flashy Quirks like Todoroki and Bakugo, as I said neutrally, "I know my Quirk isn't exactly important, Ren. My Quirk [Big Fist] grants me the ability to enlarge both of my hands or one to a gigantic size. With the increased size comes enhanced striking power and gripping capabilities. Pretty basic right?"
What I expected was skepticism or disappointment as I used my Quirk. Instead, he gazed intently as he looked at my hand, asking curiously, "And with the sudden increase in size and power, you aren't affected at all by its weight? It's 3 times bigger than your body. Actually… can you increase only part of your hand? Like, say, a finger?"
Amused by his assumption, I did try to transform only a part of my hand. And I only had a big finger, so I returned my finger to normal size.
After doing as he said, he then asked me in a curious tone, crossing his arms together and tilting his head, "Hmm… I know this is an odd question, but do you have full control over your Quirk when you transform?"
Blinking, confused by his words, I merely shrugged, unsure myself. Although I was curious as to see what idea he has in mind…
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[Present, Takoba National Stadium, Japan]
Aligning my joints perfectly as practiced. Have my hand begin to transform lightly, giving a light command of 'shaking' it lightly to produce vibrations…
*BAM*
*SWOOOSH*
Punching as practiced, I launched my new Ultimate Move at the goons with precision and strength augmented by my [Big Fist] delivering a powerful punch that launches a massive shockwave from the vibrations of my fist…
"[Soaring Fist]!"
*BANG*
Upon unleashing this move, the attack broke the sound barrier as I grinned, seeing the practice spent with Ren was worth it. The time to practice this stance into muscle memory as I saw the attack made the goons fly from my attack.
Refocusing on the nearby goons readying their launchers I began to fight. But soon however I got back up from above as my eyes lay upon four of my classmates coming by…
"Dark Shadow attack!"
"The calvary has arrived! Let's put a shock into their systems!"
"Initiate [Blackwhip: Energy Cable]!"
"No worries, we're here, guys!"
*THUD*
Landing on the ground, I saw Denki, Izuku, Tokoyami, and Ren arrive. Ida was dashing forward, taking care of the goons with his speed.
Denki is taking care of some of them with his electricity. Izuku is providing support rounding up his armor.
Ren came to check up on me with a side glance, smiling as he thanked me in a kind tone, "Thanks for holding up. Let's take them down."
I felt relief pass through me as I nodded confidently, agreeing, "Got it. Let's take these villains down."
Nodding, the goons began to move forward, with Todoroki and Bakugo taking care of Gang Orca. Few of the grunts managed to surround us but with the teamwork of everyone and eventual backup from the other examinees came to turn the tide with Bakugo and Shoto taking care of Gang Orca with their fire abilities.
*BZZZT*
That was when the speaker flared, alarming all of us as Mera spoke out, explaining in a tired tone, "Ahem! At present, every H.U.C. member on the field has been rescued from impending danger. Therefore, I declare this test to be over!!"
I sighed a breath of relief hearing that as Ren took off his helmet with a confident grin, saying out loud, "Whew… finally, the exam is over. Good work, everyone. Nicely done, everyone."
I smiled hearing that as the rest of our class came together. Without his helmet, he smirked at me as the speaker spoke up, "The results will be announced once all scores are tallied. Those with injuries, please proceed to the medical area… everyone else, get changed, and stand by for instructions."
Hearing that, everyone began to follow as instructed, with Ren congratulating everyone for their hard work. I couldn't help but smile, seeing how serious he was during the exam and knowing not to mess around when the situation calls for it.
Despite his perversion, though, he is a great leader and friend to have around. Although he does look good in that suit – whoa!
Where did that one come from? Before I could get my mind in order, he came close to me with an amused expression as he asked in a lighthearted tone, "Come on, Kendo, we have to get back soon. And why is your face red? Do you have a fever?"
Having the chance to see his face edging closer to me, I felt my heartbeat skip a beat as he placed his hand over my forehead. I quickly defused the situation, rushing ahead, "A-Ah nope! I'm just full of energy – oh boy, we better reach our classmates soon come on!"
I ran as I felt embarrassed as he was too close to me. But he smelled like a nice and trustworthy guy to be – back! Where the heck is this honesty coming from?!
I can't possibly feel this way… right?