Balancing on the cables slowed Midoriya down, and the other Class A students were closing in.
"Deku, stop right there!!"
Bakugo Katsuki, using the explosions from his hands to propel himself, chased after Midoriya.
"I won't let you get ahead, Midoriya!"
Todoroki Shoto also created an ice path on the cables, allowing himself to move smoothly, while others followed.
On the other side, Takeyama Urei and Uraraka Ochako, exhausted from running to the second obstacle after canceling the giant Quirk, were joined by another person.
"Kukuku, my baby is amazing!"
"Midoriya-chan is in first place thanks to my baby. I'm so happy!"
Hatsume Mei laughed, covering her mouth, which annoyed Takeyama Urei and Ochako.
"This woman is so annoying!!"
"I'm not staying with you. I want to see how Midoriya-chan performs with my baby."
Wearing another set of equipment, Hatsume Mei shot a cable into the rock pillar and used her jet shoes to land steadily on the other side.
"......"
The two girls, clearly unhappy, watched as Uraraka Ochako spoke up first:
"Takeyama-san, is your Quirk recovered?"
"Just barely usable."
"Then let's go!!"
The girls' alliance teams up again!
At the front, Midoriya Izuku had already passed the second obstacle, and Todoroki Shoto and Bakugo Katsuki were right beside him. Both of them passed the second obstacle just as fast as Midoriya.
"Bakugo!"
"Got it, half-and-half!"
Hearing Todoroki Shoto and Bakugo Katsuki's words, Midoriya Izuku instantly felt a sense of crisis. Did they mean...!!
As Midoriya raised his guard, Todoroki and Bakugo attacked simultaneously. Todoroki's ice path surged towards Midoriya's feet, just like at the beginning. When Midoriya was about to jump to avoid the attack, Bakugo used an explosion to propel himself ahead, landing on Midoriya's head and pressing his shoulders down!
Midoriya was pushed back to the ground by Bakugo, and Todoroki's ice froze his feet! Midoriya Izuku lost his mobility!!
"You two!!"
"Sorry, Midoriya, you're too much of a threat!"
"Tch! Didn't think I'd have to team up with half-and-half to deal with you. What a hassle, Deku!!"
The two, having reached a consensus at some point, trapped Midoriya Izuku and then moved towards the final destination.
"Amazing! Midoriya has been trapped by Todoroki and Bakugo, and the first place position has changed hands! Now Todoroki and Bakugo are tied for first!"
The situation, explained by Present Mic, caused an uproar among the audience. This year's hero course cooperation was impressive, and that support course student was strong too!
Midoriya Izuku was dumbfounded. As he tried to find a way to break free from Todoroki Shoto's ice, he suddenly felt a shadow cover the sky. Looking up, it was Takeyama Urei!!
Takeyama Urei, descending like a mountain, landed right in front of Midoriya Izuku, causing the ground to shake violently!
"Takeyama!!"
It was Takeyama Urei. After her giant Quirk recovered, she grew larger and carried Ochako in her hand. Uraraka also reduced Takeyama's weight partially, allowing her to jump over the second obstacle and land in front of Midoriya Izuku!
Midoriya's face turned pale. He was caught by the scariest person, and he couldn't move. He was doomed!
Takeyama Urei, emitting a dark aura, grabbed Midoriya Izuku and crushed the ice, holding him in her hand!!
As Midoriya closed his eyes, expecting the worst, Takeyama didn't crush his equipment. Instead, he heard a voice:
"Uraraka, are you ready?!"
"Ready!!"
Opening his eyes, he saw Ochako in Takeyama's other hand. She touched him, and Midoriya was puzzled! Weren't they here to mess with him?!
"I want that woman to know, Midoriya, you becoming first isn't just because of her help, but also mine!"
"And mine too!"
Takeyama Urei declared, with Uraraka Ochako echoing, as Takeyama prepared to throw Midoriya!
"Go, Midoriya!!"
The giant Takeyama Urei threw with all her might, and with Ochako removing Midoriya's gravity, he flew towards the finish line like a bullet!
At this time, Todoroki Shoto and Bakugo Katsuki had reached the third obstacle, a large minefield. Although the explosions caused little damage, the impact could definitely knock people over, causing a chain reaction of explosions—a truly nasty trap!
With Midoriya Izuku stuck, Todoroki and Bakugo only had each other as opponents, slowing their progress significantly.
"A stunning reversal!!"
At this moment, with Present Mic's excited commentary, Todoroki and Bakugo saw Midoriya fly over their heads, overtaking them!
"Midoriya!?"
"Deku!?"
Completely unaware of how Midoriya escaped and caught up, Todoroki and Bakugo exchanged glances and immediately stopped interfering with each other, rushing towards the finish line. This was no time to hinder each other.
With the help of Takeyama Urei and Ochako, Midoriya Izuku was back in the lead. Although he didn't know what had happened, he wouldn't miss this chance!
Todoroki and Bakugo chased after him again, but remembering how they had trapped him earlier, Midoriya wouldn't give them another chance!
Activating the thrusters on his arms, Midoriya pressed himself to the ground. As his roller skates touched down, he activated all his equipment's propulsion systems, sprinting forward like lightning!
The mines Midoriya touched exploded one by one, blocking Todoroki and Bakugo's path!
In an instant, Midoriya Izuku passed the third obstacle. With his full-speed sprint, Todoroki Shoto and Bakugo Katsuki couldn't catch up, and Midoriya crossed the finish line!
"The first place in the preliminaries is Midoriya Izuku from the support course!!"
The main referee, Midnight, announced, and Present Mic broadcasted the news to the entire stadium. The audience cheered and applauded for the first-place winner!
"Damn it!!"
Bakugo Katsuki, who barely made it to the finish line, was a step too late. The first place was already taken by Midoriya Izuku.
Beside him, Todoroki Shoto was panting heavily. He had exhausted himself, only to lose to Midoriya Izuku.
"That's... great!"
Clutching his chest in relief, Midoriya thought he was doomed in the preliminaries. He didn't expect Todoroki and Bakugo to team up, and even more surprising was the help from Uraraka and Takeyama!
Afterwards, the trailing students gradually reached the finish line. Midoriya saw three girls arguing.
"Anyway, Midoriya-chan used my equipment, so my function was the most important!"
"But I threw Midoriya to the finish line, so my role was bigger!"
"Um... I removed Midoriya's weight..."
Midoriya Izuku heard the three girls talking from a distance and quietly slipped away from their sight. If he got caught now, he would be in big trouble!
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