Chapter 43: Sports Festival Arc (8)
~Third POV~
[UA High School, Stadium, Japan]
In the first round of the fight, Himiko Toga and Ochaco Uraraka were both selected next for the match-up. Both looked at each other. Toga, smiling happily in a cheerful tone, asked Ochaco, "So it seems like we are fighting, huh? Welp, no matter what happens, I hope things won't change between us, okay, Ochaco-chan?"
Ochaco looked a bit nervous but regained a determined tone with a curt nod, "Right Toga we –"
However, it was at that moment that Present Mic spoke, interrupting, "START – "
*SWOOSH*
Dashing fast, Ochaco was caught off guard by Toga's quick lunge forward followed by her fist curled back clenching her fist tightly in a neutral tone, "Sorry but you're too slow Ochaco-chan…"
*BAM*
Slamming her fist into her stomach, Ochaco felt a sharp pain in her mid-section. However, Toga didn't stop as she continued with a round-house kick.
Ochaco, momentarily caught in the pain, saw the swing of Toga's leg to her arm's length, quickly lifting her hand to try and touch Toga. But Toga viewed Ochaco's eyes darting focus into her leg swing, granting her another chance to counterattack.
Toga grinned as she slowly opened her mouth to reveal one blood packet. She then proceeded to splatter it inside her mouth activating her Quirk [Transform]…
*SPLAT*
Using her Quirk [Transform] at that moment, Toga shifted her form immediately, startling Ochaco and taking the form of Izuku Midoriya. An Izuku Midoriya equipped with the support gear equipment on his person.
*Swooosh*
Using his hover shoes to avoid Ochaco's hands maneuvering around her from behind. Raising Izuku's specialized mecha gauntlet in a neutral tone, "Sorry, but this is game over Ochaco-chan."
*BAM*
*Buzzzz*
Slamming her fist into her using the electrical shock function of the gauntlet, causing Ocacho to fall stunned. Aizawa spoke in an impressed tone of the development, explaining Toga's Quirk, "Seems like her Quirk [Transform] helped Himiko Toga out. With her Quirk, she could transform into another person's appearance after consuming some of their blood. And even disguising the clothes they had on. Or, in this case, any support gear they had on allowing her to win. Good thinking."
Midnight nods her head, seeing that Ochaco is stunned and unable to move. She announces the win in an excited tone, "Uraraka is unable to continue. Toga moves onto the second round!"
Toga gave a peace sign as Izuku quickly left the stadium. Everyone in Class 1-A was surprised about the sudden victory with Ren muttering in a stunned tone, "Now that. That was something I didn't consider. Yo! Izuku when did you allow Toga to get your blood?"
All eyes on him, he sheepishly rubs the back of his head, explaining in an embarrassed tone how Toga acquired his blood, "To be honest, during our 1-hour lunch break. I did find it weird at first that she requested some samples, but I just assumed you were being pitiful again, not feeding her blood, and since she helped me out, I obliged. I never thought she used my blood like this. I'm flattered and deeply disturbed."
Ren nods his head as he thinks to himself in a surprised tone with a smile creeping on his face, 'Damn… I didn't even consider Toga would use her [Transform] for an offensive attack like that. And since she partnered with Izuku, knowing his Support Gear from the man himself, she knew exactly how to use those tools. Not bad, Toga. Not bad at all… although Ochaco, on the other hand…'
He sighed as he stood up to leave, apologizing to his class for checking up on Ochaco in an apologetic tone, "Sorry, but if you excuse me, I'll go see and check up on how Ochaco's doing."
Leaving to check on her, his classmates nodded in understanding. But their focus soon shifted to the next fight of Kosei Tsuburaba versus Katsuki Bakugo…
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~Ren Y. POV~
[Later, UA High School, Contestant Prep Room 2, Japan]
Deciding to check up on her, I opened the door to the room. Soon it was revealed to be Ochaco rubbing the back of her head as she said with that same bubbly expression on her face getting her ass kicked, "Guess I lost."
Entering through the door, Ochaco continues to explain in an upbeat tone, "I just got carried away at the beginning when I thought I could win…"
I didn't give much of a reaction as I asked in a concerned tone, "Uraraka are you hurt?"
Referring to the bandages on her person, Ochaco puts on a brave face and explains in a lighthearted tone, "I'm good! I'm healing bit by bit, so my stamina doesn't get drained. Just these little scraps left."
She soon makes a frustrated face, clenching her fist as she groans in a defeated tone, "But darn it! I didn't think Toga-chan had something like that in the match! I couldn't put a scratch on her! Guess I just gotta try harder next time!"
Before I could speak, the announcements of the final match against Hanata vs. Mina finally concluded over the speakers in an excited tone, "We have a winner!!! Mina Ashido has moved on to the next round!! With this, we have our full lineup for the second round with that said, let's get right to it!"
Well, seems like I'm up next. I overheard through the speakers that the other matches went well enough.
No surprise Shinso would win against Kirishima, being the gullible loudmouth that he is about honor. Just mock that and the guy will open his mouth earning Shinso's win.
The match after that was Momo against that guy with the [Black] Quirk. Seeing how well Midoriya managed to defeat Neito, she adjusted the same steps and added a flash grenade to devoid him of his Quirk's abilities to fight.
The match with Mina and Sero was kind of obvious: who would win? [Acid] against [Tape] need I say more. But hey, Sero doesn't get the pity from the original; it would be that guy from Class 1-B instead.
Which finally meant my match with Todoroki would begin soon. With my match happening soon I wonder how things will go in the future.
But while I made my way towards the arena, I met the number 2 hero as I said respectfully, "Greetings Endeavor."
Better avoid antagonizing the guy for now since I kind of need him to be placed in his agency for the future. God damn author of the MHA series just had to say all the movies they made were canon.
But it's better that way. The more challenges I face in this different version, the better in the future for me to grow stronger.
Perhaps I should give him a hint that his oldest son is still kicking. But my thoughts were interrupted as Endeavor spoke in a blunt tone, "Ah, I was looking for you. Good to see you know how to show respect."
Seeing how he originally looked for Deku, he must be here for the same reason. I asked, already knowing his answer, "Me? How can I help you?"
He started pointing his finger at me as he spoke bluntly about what he thought of me in a calm tone, "I watched your performance during the Sports Festival. Other than the first match being a disappointment, the power you possess is indeed impressive. Utilizing your Quirks, you copy along with the Space Quirk which is a rarity in modern society… your future will undoubtedly be bright."
*Brrr*
But that was when Endeavor made his proclamation in a serious tone about his son, "My boy, Shoto. He has a duty to surpass All Might. His match against you will prove a valuable test. So, give it your all. Put up a good fight against him."
He soon turned away as he apologized lightly, returning to his seat in a neutral tone, "That's all I have to say. Sorry for my bluntness."
I simply nodded, focusing on my battle ahead. It would certainly be an interesting match and get Shoto to use his fire.
If he did, a question would arise… would his level go up if he started using it? Having this thought, I had to test it out, forcing Prince Zuko to go beyond.
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[UA High School, Stadium, Japan]
Eventually, it was soon time for my match with Shoto as we both stared at each other with him responding in a stoic tone, "You ready?"
I smirked getting into my fighting stance and confidently replying, "I've been ready but are you ready?"
He narrowed his eyes as he got what I meant. But soon enough Present Mic began to announce the match in an excited tone hyping the crowd, "Both of these competitors have won top marks in this festival so far!! But there's only room for one of these greats in the ring it's… YUKI! VERSUS! TODOROKI! START!!"
*VUMM*
The match started and the first thing he's gonna come at me with that ice. I'll be risky if I let him fire off that power freely as soon as this starts –
*VSH*
*VUMMM*
Pushing my palm forward, shooting a repulsive beam straight toward Shoto's wave of ice directed at me, breaking it down in its path. He gazed at me as he slammed his foot down, shooting out a wave of ice coming at me again.
*KRAKLE*
Shooting another wave of ice my way still refusing to use his fire…. Fine. If he wants to play that way I can do the same.
*VUMMM*
Repelling his ice from meeting me I did something that caused the audience to gasp in shock. Everyone in the stadium, to the people at home and Shoto especially this action shook everyone to their core.
*GASP*
I FUCKING sat down with a smug grin on my face. A declaration that made everyone shake, staring at me with wide eyes and complete confusion, questioning my actions and why I was sitting down.
It'll leave them thinking I'm that confident. Can I beat Shoto like that?
I can imagine many questions appearing in their heads as they watched the match. At a glance, Class 1-A was equally surprised by my actions, but my attention was on the furious Shoto, judging by his expression.
With my action, it's telling him he wasn't even a threat. The conflict inside him increased as he clenched his fist, his nails dug into his skin, seeing it with [Transparent World]. And he understood that only using his ice wasn't worth me fighting at my full strength, the ultimate disrespect I could deliver to him.
Shoto, having enough of my actions, yelled at me, with the conflict becoming worse, "What are you doing? Get up and fight!"
*KRACKLE*
Shooting more waves of ice, I refused by repelling them with my halo ring from my back. I'll hold this fucking tournament hostage if need be if he doesn't give me everything, he got to make me.
But some people don't seem to see it that way. The audience wanted me to fight a bit since I only sat here.
"Yeah, get up!"
"Start fighting!"
"Yeah, stand up!"
Ignoring the peanut gallery, I simply said to Shoto in a neutral tone, "Make me."
He flinched as he looked at me. I have no intention of getting up from the ground and making Prince Zuko get frustrated since he knew his ice alone, he would lose to me. If he used his fire, he could stand a chance.
But instead, he just stood there, making most of the students look at him, wondering why he wasn't doing anything. Time to break his stupid emo phase as I bluntly asked, "Todoroki. His fire isn't your fire. Her ice isn't your ice. You are not your mother. You are not your father. Your fire and ice are yours and yours alone. So, fight me with your all or lose!"
He glared at me, looking at his fireside as he growled lightly, mumbling while repeating the same shit to himself, "I need to reject… I won't use his…"
Feeling annoyed, I sighed out loud, groaning at his stupidity as I asked again, this time sterner, "It's yours, dumbass!! But if being a hero isn't that important of a thing to you, then I guess I can't really force you. But don't insult the efforts of those who are giving it their all in this festival!"
*BRRRRR*
His eyes seemed to widen at my words. But as soon as I finished my words his fire manifested again as he declared in a more confident tone, "I… I want to… become the world's greatest hero! You're right. Yes. I'm not my father. This is my power. This is my… my fire!"
Smirking as I finally stood up, I felt my blood pumping as I expressed a happy grin, "Good. Here I was, thinking this match would get boring. Now I have a good fight."
Having a confident grin, he soon spoke honestly about how he felt about me as his fireside intensified in a blunt tone, "You know you are an asshole, you know that?"
Heh. I grinned with a proud tone jabbing at myself, "Heh. Yes. Yes, I am."
But if it meant getting him stronger for it? [Observe].
[Shoto Todoroki Lv.30 UA Student]
Worth it. More EXP for me~