Having barely made it to UA the morning after a wild night with Kuinn, Taiko walked down the hallway until he came across the tall door of 1-A. - Looks like this is where I'm headed. Right at the door, he was met by that nauseous bespectacled guy who asked a question at the presentation.
- Oh no...
- We haven't met yet. Good morning! - the bespectacled guy bowed sternly.
Looking into the classroom, ignoring it, Taiko realized that he was one of the first to arrive. There were still 20 minutes left until class.
- Taiko Garaki. - he extended his hand, just to get him to leave him alone faster.
- My name is Tenya Iida.
- Wait... Iida? Your older brother Ingenium?
- Many people know our last name! As expected from the first place winner. Honestly, I thought you'd be angrier.
- You judge by appearances. - Taiko yawned and decided to sit down at a random place, when he found a use for Tenya, while holding back a grin. - You know what... I'll be very grateful and all that if you make me some coffee, I hope you know where. - Taiko waved his arms half asleep, slowly pushing Tenya out the door.
- But... - before he could finish speaking, the door automatically closed.
- All the best. - he lay down at his desk and took a nap. - "No indulgences for the younger brothers of cool heroes."
It was not clear how much time later that Taiko opened his eyes due to the noise that had appeared in the classroom. More and more students of different appearances began to come in. Tenya politely greeted them all at the entrance with a glass of coffee in his hands.
"What an obedient doggie" Taiko stood up and headed towards Tenya, but a red-haired guy with a sharp hairstyle blocked his way.
- Are you Taiko Garaki?
-Yeah, problems?
-N-no! - the student stuttered. -My name is Eijiro Kirishima, the whole first year has heard about you! Well, and a little more about Izuku.
-Oh, you mean Izuku? - Tenya intervened. -In fact, the entrance exam is not as easy as it seemed! - he began waving the desired cup of coffee to Tenya. Taiko tried to grab it, but it seemed Tenya did not notice the attempts. -The main point of the exam was sincerity and compassion!
-Yeah, do you think I, the one who took the top, will listen to these tales about the knightly code laid out in the test? Give me the coffee already. - he finally snatched the cup of coffee from his hands and sucked on it harder than on Kuinn's lips.
-Then what do you think they meant by taking first place?
-I'm also interested to hear! - Eijiro joined in.
- No need to look for something extra. I was told to do this - I did it in the best possible way. It's simple.
- But...
- Tenya, just relax, friend. - said Taiko after a sip of coffee and put his hand on his shoulder. - No need to bother. - Taiko mumbled still half-asleep.
A familiar silhouette entered the classroom - Ojiro.
- You finally got through.
- And you seem a little sleepy.
- Oh, it's just a hot night. You sit somewhere nearby, my seat is over there. - he pointed his finger at the first seat in the row by the window.
- Usually, excellent students sit in the first seats to grab the teacher's attention, no? - Ojiro took the second seat in the middle row.
- Contrary to popular belief, this is a stereotype about excellent students! - added Tenya, adjusting his glasses.
- It's fun with you, maybe I'll even like it. - Taiko said quietly, sitting at his desk and sipping coffee.
As soon as the girls entered the classroom, they stole the boys' attention, leaving Taiko alone with a cup of coffee for now.
- Was it he who took first place? - the frog girl pointed her finger curiously, asking the boys a question.
- It's not nice to point your finger. - came from somewhere near Taiko.
- Sorry, sorry. My name is Tsuyu Asui, but you can just call me Tsuyu.
- You know my name. - Taiko said majestically in a funny manner, taking a sip from his glass.
- That's right, Taiko. - she confirmed the girls, who introduced themselves as: Momo Yaoyorozu, Mina Ashido, Kyōka Jiro and the invisible girl Toru Hagakure. -At first he scared me. - the girls discussed among themselves. -But it seems he's not bad and even funny.
The number of students only increased and everyone paid attention to the first place winner, peacefully drinking coffee. Until Katsuki Bakugo arrived...
-Where is he?! - a loud angry scream was heard in the hallway, suddenly interrupting the peaceful drinking of coffee. This tone did not bode well.
-Someone needs to be calmed down...- Taiko put his cup on the table and rushed to the exit.
...
Before Izuku had time to enter the classroom, many first-years came out into the hallway and watched as Kacchan yelled at Taiko, preparing to engage in a fist fight.
-Why the hell did you dare overtake me, you pathetic piece of shit!
Taiko's patience was reaching its limit. The impudence and conceit are so great, this idiot already thought that he took first place. - "A free country, but still there are limits of decency that should not be violated. Now the screams of this primate have attracted neighboring classes."
- And Deku is in the same class with me! ... - Katsuki did not have time to finish, as Taiko threw him to the floor and knocked the air out of his lungs with one blow to the stomach.
- Shut up. - turning attention to the gathered crowd, who shuddered from Taiko's stern gaze, he raised his stern and bass voice, addressing everyone. - No one dares to violate discipline! You are in the prestigious UA Academy, not at the market. So behave accordingly! - he turned around and went back to class. Katsuki became an example for the others of how not to behave.
-Shh...still have to teach such obvious things...
-Kwa(...not even the first lesson had passed, as something happened. - Tsuyu reported.
As soon as the crowd dispersed, among which one could also notice the red-haired girl and the rest of the guys from class 1-B, Izuku tried to offer his hand to lift Katsuki up, but he only pushed him away, growling something under his breath. A few moments later, he shook himself off and wandered into the classroom to take a seat, already silent and glaring at both Izuku and Taiko.
-"This is the first time Kacchan has been humiliated like this." At the entrance, Izuku was met by the cute girl Ochako Uraraka, who made him blush like a fool, as well as Tenya, who recognized Izuku's display of strength during the exam. They were especially surprised by Aizawa, who appeared in a sleeping bag and called himself their teacher.
Visually exchanging glances with Taiko, who was finishing his coffee.
-It took you eight seconds to shut up. You kids are not rational at all. I am your homeroom teacher, Aizawa Shoto. This is unexpected, but put on this uniform and follow me. - he took out a UA sports uniform from his sleeping bag.
...
-The initial quirk test?! - the class shouted already outside.
-And the entrance ceremony? And to introduce us to everything? - Ochako asked.
-If you want to become a hero, then you don't have time for such entertainment. The difference with UA is that the school has freedom of action, the same applies to the teaching of teachers. In your schools, you passed the standards without taking your quirks into account. Apparently, the ministry is inactive. Bakugou, how far did you throw a ball in middle school?
-67 meters
-Then try it now, using your quirk, just don't go outside the circle.
Katsuki stood in the circle warming up, throwing a glance at Taiko.
-Die!!! - he threw the ball, giving it acceleration with an explosion of his quirk.
-Find out your current limit... - he looked at the phone -...This is the most rational path of development. This is Plus Ultra. - he showed the result to the class.
-705 meters!?!
-Sounds fun.
-You can use quirks! As expected from the hero course!
-It's fun then...Then whoever shows the lowest result will be considered hopeless and will be expelled from the course. - A small mockery was heard from Aizawa, but everyone considered it literally coming from the lips of such a serious teacher. Only Taiko wasn't surprised, although Aizawa did have a reputation as an exclusionary teacher.
-So, the demonstration is over, now the real test will begin.
50m run
The first pair was Tenya and Tsuyu. The bespectacled one accelerated very quickly and showed 3.4 seconds, and Tsuyu - 5.58. Taiko considers this the fastest result in the class, Tenya really is like a fish in water here, because he inherited the same quirk as Ingenium. Will Taiko be able to go faster?
Immediately after the others, Taiko and Shoto Todoroki came out. -"If I'm not mistaken, the last name is the same as Endeavor. Isn't he his son?"
Taiko didn't use his quirk. Everyone was interested in seeing the quirk of the first place, but not this time.
-Don't underestimate him. - Aizawa was also curious about how else Taiko uses his quirk, so he watched closely, as did All Might, who was peeping. This test should test not only their limits, but also their ingenuity, but it seems Taiko is not going to summon his staff, and why would he do that at 50m. This is a combat ability that creates a powerful amplifying weapon, and does not give the user any properties other than visual ones.
Getting ready, Taiko tensed his leg muscles, stretched out, firmly pressed his foot to the floor and hung above the ground. Now he was almost motionless, you could only hear his accelerating breath for a dash. A signal rang out with a powerful jerk Taiko broke out first, accelerating very quickly. The main secret of his running is: 1) endurance 2) leg span 3) speed of changing legs. Step wider and no one will catch up with you, especially if you have HalfNomu Power.
- For 3.79! Almost like Iida! - Eijiro shouted, earning a reproachful look from Aizawa. After recent events, he didn't want to get punched in the stomach by Taiko.
-Never underestimate people who are in first place not because of a strong quirk, but because of their training, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.
-Are you saying he wasn't using his quirk just now?
-No. -He killed the class with his answer.
The next test is grip strength.
Thanks to his HalfNomu Power, he was able to bench press 181 kilograms without a quirk, which is also one of the best results.
Standing long jump.
-This is where you can use your quirk. - Taiko whispered, summoning his staff. During a strong jump, he pressed the 2-meter-long staff into the sand, it bent and threw him even further.
-Whoa, did his hair glow or did it seem that way to me?
-He created a weapon?
-Taiko's quirk allows him to create an indestructible staff. - Aizawa replied.
"With each test, Izuku's spirit was noticeably weakening as he saw the success of others. Something was holding him back from using his quirk, and he was showing some of the worst results. In
Last time his quirk broke his limbs. What are you going to do this time?"
Everyone tried to give it their all, only Izuku held back from using his quirk, because he was afraid of hurting himself.
Throwing the ball.
First Izuku came out, trying to throw the ball with his quirk, but he failed.
- What? - he said, - But I used...
Aizawa's patience ran out, he erased Izuku's quirk.
- This test was irrational.
- You erased my quirk? - Realization came to Izuku. He recognized Aizawa as the pro-hero Eraser Head. - Those glasses... that's right! You can erase a quirk just by looking at a person. Eraser Head!
- Never heard of such a thing. - burst out from the crowd of students.
- I've heard of him. He works in secret. - Tsuyu said.
All Might was watching around the corner. - "He doesn't like publicity very much, he says it bothers him. That's right, young Midoriya, we don't get along very well."
- Judging by what I saw, you can't control your quirk. Are you planning on becoming useless again and hoping to be saved?
- That's not what I want!
- Regardless of your intentions, I'm only talking about what others will have to do. In the past, there was a hero who got carried away and saved thousands of people and became a legend. - He meant All Might. - Even if you're just as reckless, you'll turn into a useless doll right after saving one person. Midoriya Izuku, with your strength, you can't become a hero. - The tension eased and the strong ribbons stopped holding Izuku. - I gave you your quirk back, you have two tries to throw. Hurry up and finish this.
The class started whispering.
-It looks like he was given some advice.
-They're probably telling him he's expelled. -Kacchan added.
-Hey, Monkey-san, do you know where the coffee machine is? -Taiko asked from a distance, completely carefree. His staff was still summoned and accumulating mass.
-It's my first day here, how should I know? -the tailed guy answered, mentally perplexed. -"Monkey?!"
-Why are you asking him if I made the coffee? -Tenya came up.
-I don't know, I wanted to ask the tailed one. By the way, you run really fast, Tenya, I had to try really hard.
-Thanks for the confession, but I'm still far from perfect. Hey, why is your hair turning white?!
-Forget it.
Izuku came to his senses and decided to throw the ball. -"It looks like some massive amounts of calculations were happening inside it. Bro is going to release a nuclear explosion☠️?"
Swinging hard, Izuku activated and concentrated his quirk on the tip of his finger at the last moment. As a result, the ball flew away, breaking the sound barrier.
The class was surprised, especially Katsuki.
-705 meters.
"What a coincidence." - Taiko thought. "Did he really throw it the same distance as Katsuki on purpose to annoy him?"
"Teacher, I can still move..." - Izuku looked confidently at Aizawa.
"This kid..." - Aizawa grinned.
The result made Taiko laugh, attracting the attention of the neighbors.
"They wiped your nose well, huh? Explosive hedgehog. - Katsuki didn't even have a thought to answer, now he was trying to understand how Izuku could hide his quirk all this time...
- Hey, Deku! Bastard, come on, tell me what's going on?! - Katsuki couldn't stand it and ran at the dumbfounded Izuku. He was stopped by the strong bandages controlled by Aizawa.
- What the... are these bandages so strong?
- This is a capture weapon made of carbon fiber woven from metal wire made of a special alloy. Damn it, don't make me use my quirk, my eyes are drying out. Next is Taiko.
- Teacher Aizawa, do you know where the coffee machine is? Considering your sleepy appearance, you're an expert on coffee, no? - Taiko came out into the circle smiling.
- I'll conduct the test after, but for now don't even think about giving in.
- They're already communicating so calmly... - Ochako said.
Poro seconds to think, while Taiko tossed the ball. -Ha! I know how.
Aizawa looked questioningly, expecting a new trick with Taiko's quirk. -"He still keeps his quirk active. As far as I know, he gets tired after deactivating it.
After tossing the ball, Taiko swung and used the staff like a baseball bat. Its accumulated mass was enough to launch the ball and disperse the surrounding wind flow. A strong stream of air blew on the students.
-It's a pity, there is no point in expecting such a cool result "infinity" like Ochako. By the way, her infinity is also conditional, after some time the ball will most likely lose its levitation energy and cease to be in zero gravity.
Result 1157.4 meters
Seeing the result, Taiko exhaled and stopped holding the staff. His hair stopped turning white, acquiring its usual black color.
-Excellent, Taiko. Next.
"How do we defeat such a monster?" someone from the class said. They were no longer surprised by Taiko's results.
"As expected from the first place winner." Uraraka took note of what Taiko had said.
After finishing the remaining tests, it was noticeable that Izuku was unable to give it his all due to the pain from his broken finger. Taiko ended up taking first place in the overall score, although not first in some other areas, for example, the 50 meter dash. And Izuku came in last.
-"I didn't pass... Unlike me, Taiko-san always acts so confidently and with dignity. Is this the end?"
-I lied about being expelled from the course, it was a trick to make you give it your all - finished Aizawa.
-"What..." - the speechless Izuku was already ready to say goodbye to the academy.
Shoto Todoroki, who took third place, stared and studied Taiko. They were both the strongest and on a completely different level compared to the others. Katsuki Bakugou shouldn't even be taken into account, because his impulsiveness and aggressive nature are his biggest weakness.
-Your lesson plan in class. The lesson is over. Midoriya, go to the old lady in the infirmary.
All the students went to change clothes, while Taiko followed Aizawa.
-Why did he follow teacher Aizawa?
-Taiko asked about coffee, what were you listening to?
-Coffee? Seriously?
All Might was standing around the corner of the building, dressed in strange clothes. A striped orange jacket with a purple tie. This was the first time Taiko had seen All Might up close. He exuded strength and confidence, but not as intensely as before.
-Aizawa, you're such a liar. - All Might started the conversation
-Oh, All Might, you were watching then. Have you been spying all this time? I'll watch a lot of my free time.
-A trick? A rational trick? Last year, you expelled an entire class of students. Without a second thought, you kicked out everyone you considered hopeless. Perhaps you also sensed the boy's potential?
-Also? It seems you support him a little... Is this how a teacher should behave? His potential wasn't zero, that's all. I will always kick out the unpromising ones.
-So you do it your way, Aizawa... We don't get along very well after all.
Taiko watched the whole squabble until All Might turned his attention to him.
-Oh, Taiko... I can't wait for our next lesson.
-Are you somehow related to Izuku? I noticed he has a strange quirk, as if he only just got it recently. - A scary eye stared at All Might, making him sweat.
-Excuse me, but I have to go now. - All Might said goodbye and ran off somewhere.
-"The favoritism that All Might feels towards Izuku is also very strange. Why, out of nowhere, does a random kid get attention from the top one?" - Taiko followed Aizawa.