Izuku sat in his class, bored as usual. His boredom was interrupted by Aizawa's entry.
"Morning, today's foundational skill of heroics is a practical test, you'll need to do rescue operations at the Unforseen Simulation Joint, or U.S.J."
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Izuku's lazy posture was immediately straightened, he ignored the excited chatter around him.
"You have the liberty to wear your hero costumes or your Gym costumes, your hero suits might not be fit for this exercise after all."
Izuku decided to go with the Gym costume, his "hero" costume was built by his mother but although it has all the love in this world, it couldn't take 100% of his power.
Well, not like the Gym costumes can take it either...or any costume for that matter... But the Gym costumes are better on durability overall.
Plus, Izuku does not wish to destroy his hero costume that his mother worked so hard to make.
"That's all, go get prepared and meet me near the school's gate, we'll take the bus."
Izuku quickly changed his clothes into a gym outfit, he decided to wear heavy thick white gloves to protect his hand from damage, he'll punch hard today after all.
'Izuku, are you ready?' Hikage said softly.
'No. I'm not ready to face death. This is too much stress but I knew what I was getting into when I clung to All Might that day'
'Izuku... don't worry, you're more than ready, plus, you've informed the 8th about this ahead of time so don't worry' Banjo spoke confidently.
'You're right, I'll manage, especially when I have this bad boy here' Izuku looked at Playful Cloud in his system's inventory.
'I believe in you, kid. Just try to keep everyone alive, if the original Izuku managed to do that then it's a piece of cake for you' Nana's voice was optimistic.
'That Izuku had plot, luck and the power of bullshit on his hand, we both know how unlucky I'm.' Izuku's voice was calm but laced with helplessness.
'Just expect the worse and do your best.' Hikage said wisely.
Izuku nodded, he wore everything and exited to the bus with Uraraka, Tsui, Jirou, Momo, Ashido, Shinso, Sero, Kirish--
'Eh? Is it only me or am I too popular??'
'You're the leader now, they will listen and wait for you, use this to your advantage today.' Hikage eyed the students critically.
'Look at all those girls Izuku, they are looking at you with obvious signals~' Nana's voice was playful.
Izuku decided to ignore that. He walked and chatted cheerfully with his classmates until he reached the bus.
"Alright, Midoriya, you're the class president, handle the seating arrangement, you're responsible for the class, no fighting on the way or you're expelled." Aizawa's voice was calm, he eyed the defeated Izuku and hid his sadistic smirk under his scarf.
"..."
"Midoriya-san, what will the seating arrangement be like?" Iida asked seriously.
"Dude, we're not kids, just sit wherever you want, it's a 30 minutes ride"
"In that case, I wanna sit near you, Izuku" Uraraka said with determination.
"No I wanted that first!" Ashido hurriedly said.
"Girls, please, order here, as students of the most prestigious institution in th--"
"As vice president I should be sitting near the president, just in case anything happens" Yaourozu said confidently.
"You guys are too loud, Midorya-san prefers quiet people like me, right? Class president?" Jiro said and eyed Izuku coquettishly.
"I-In that case I'll sit near him, I'm invisible and won't make a single sound, he won't notice a thing" Toru's voice was hesitant but determined.
The girls looked at each other, sparks flying between them as they smiled "kindly".
Izuku was left speechless.
"Izuku-chan, which one do you prefer?" Asui quickly interrupted.
"..."
"Shinso, let's sit together" he said with a straight face.
"O-oh, okay..." Shinso was a little happy that Izuku chose him but he couldn't help but feel a shiver as the girls glared daggers at his back.
"The rest of you sit wherever." Izuku's tone was final.
The girls begrudgingly sat down, doing their best not to sit near each other.
The bus started and the class left the school zone and headed to the U.S.J zone.
"Say, Midorya, now that I think about it, your quirk is just like All Might" Tsui said casually to break the uncomfortable silence.
"Oh? Is that so? My quirk is not pure strength enhancement though."
The entire class turned to look at Izuku, their gazes curious, even Aizawa discreetly listened.
Bakugo didn't care much, he knew Izuku had "weird glowing red eyes"
"Is that so? Care to share?" Shinso's tone was casual but hid great curiosity.
"Maybe someday, not now though, I like to keep it as a trump care in case I have to combat any of you" Izuku spoke with a smirk as he noticed Aizawa's annoyed expression.
"You're on, Midorya!" Kirishima hardened his hands and smirked confidently.
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Izuku grew tense as they reached the facility. Aizawa stood at the entrance, looking as disheveled as ever, while the pro-hero Thirteen greeted them with a welcoming wave.
'Where's he?' Izuku looked around for All Might.
The sight of the enormous dome-like structure made some students gasp. Inside, the facility simulated multiple disaster scenarios, from floods to fires and everything in between.
"Welcome to the Unforeseen Simulation Joint! This is where heroes learn to handle rescue operations in every imaginable situation. But remember," she added, her tone growing serious, "rescue is just as important as combat. Heroes save lives, not just defeat villains."
Izuku's focus sharpened as he glanced at the sprawling facility. He remembered what was coming, and his heart tightened. This wasn't just a training session—it was the start of a life and death situation.
'Where is the 8th, this isn't right.' Hikage said grimly.
'Shit, shit ,shit, shit...!' Izuku began to panick, his phone had no signal and couldn't call All Might.
'Calm down kid, you're freaking out' Nana quickly interjected and stopped his spiraling thoughts.
"Izuku, are you okay? You don't look good?" Uraraka's face showed surprise and worry.
"Y-yeah...I'm great!"
As Thirteen explained the different zones, the air suddenly grew heavy and Izuku's danger sense flared.
"Umm...sensei, is that part of the training?" Tsui said curiously.
Izuku inhaled sharply, he turned to where she pointed.
A black mist began to swirl at the center of the facility. The mist expanded, revealing a huge portal. Through it, figures emerged—dozens of villains, each armed and dangerous.
At the forefront stood a man with discolored hands covering his body, his face obscured by a hand mask: Tomura Shigaraki. Beside him was a hulking creature with an exposed brain, the Nomu.
"No, it's not part of the training. Thirteen, protect the students, everyone, this is not a drill!" He stepped foreward, his scarf floating and eyes glowing red.
'Izuku, wake the fuck up!' Banjo's roar awakened Izuku from his stupor.
Izuku was mentally unprepared, the pressure of their killing Aura froze him, he simply wasn't used to such situations, he never faced something like this.
Izuku stepped forward, his heart beating loudly, he was scared, terrified even, but he simply had one mission.
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Main quest: Survive the U.S.J incident.
Side quest: Fight the Nomu and win.
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Protect everyone, even the teachers.
Izuku ignored the system, this isn't the time for this, this is a life and death situation.
'What reward? What fight? Could I use any of this if I die?!'
As the portal fully formed, more villains poured out, each looking more menacing than the last.
Tomura Shigaraki scratched at his neck with a hand that seemed unnaturally calm for the chaos he was orchestrating. His raspy voice cut through the tension.
"Where is All Might? He's supposed to be here." His eyes scanned the students, narrowing in disinterest. "Guess we'll just have to play with those little NPC's instead." He smirked wickedly.
"Stay together!" Aizawa barked, pulling his goggles over his eyes. "Thirteen, get them out of here!"
Just when it reached a boiling point...
DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM
[King Engine Activated]
An insane pressure from Izuku was emitted, it froze everyone, heroes and villains alike.
'This...?!' Aizawa's eyes widened as he felt the overwhelming pressure behind him, he slowly turned to see his student, Izuku Midorya, walking forward with a calm face.
DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM
The entire class stayed still, Bakugo, Shoto, Iida, Shinso and everyone else froze like a statue, they felt like prey and the slightest movement will lead to their death.
Like a rabbit inside the open mouth of a lion.
Some girls had their teeth chattering, they were so terrified that tears began to fall from their eyes.
King Engine. While having the same ability as king, was dubbed the level of immensely by the system.
The system categorized abilities on 3 levels: Slightly, Moderately, and immensely.
King Engine has been boosted by the system immensely.
Izuku's mind raced, he walked forward and used the distracted atmosphere to his advantage, he walked away from his class and stood near Aizawa.
Izuku looked at the villains and aimed King Engine's full effect on them.
DUM DUM DUM DUMDUMDUMDUMDUMDUMDUM DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM!
The moment king Engine Activated; the villains stood still like a rat in the hand of a cat. Now however, they felt like a helpless lambkin facing a dangerous wild lion.
"E-hieek!" One shrieking was all it takes as all the villains followed after him, they scattered in fear and terror.
Death.
They felt it, death was looking at them, and in the face of death, all of them ran desperately like a headless chicken.
Izuku watched, impressed with the power of king Engine, the 10% boost made him calmer.
Aizawa felt the pressure decrease and he immediately spoke sternly. "Midorya, as your teacher I forbid you from fighting."
"Sorry Aizawa-sensei, I refuse." Izuku's voice was eerily calm.
"I need you to protect the students and retreat with them, this is an order!"
"No."
"I'll expel you!" Aizawa's voice was dangerous.
"And? I Won't stop me from being a hero, I'll apply to Shiketsu High School next year, I refuse to stand idly while you get killed, you're someone I want to protect."
"I don't need your protection, take the students and run immediately!" Aizawa looked at him with red eyes, using Erasure in hopes of discouraging him.
"I refuse." Izuku stood his ground, he felt OFA disappear momentarily.
Izuku felt a rush of rage and directed King Engine's full might on Aizawa.
DUM UM DUM DUM DUM DUM!DUM!DUM!DUM!DUM!DUM!
Aizawa felt a staggering weight on his eyelids, he slowly was forced to close his eyes.
Feeling the pressure decrease, Tomura Shigaraki roared angrily. "Get back here you useless bastards! He's a mere student yet you ran like a pack of headless chickens, what do you think we paid you for?! I know where your families live!"
The majority returned to his side slowly.
Although he said that to them, he himself felt that pressure the most, it was so intense that he couldn't open his mouth.
But he was different. He had Nomu on him.
Tomura Shigaraki believed that the green student had a mental pressure quirk, luckily, the Nomu was an empty husk and didn't feel fear.
"Nomu, kill that green Bastard!" he spat out.
The Nomu's eyes glinted as it received the order, it dashed at Izuku like a feral beast.
Feeling his Danger sense flaring, Izuku immediately activated Sharingan to think faster.
"Meeeddooooryaaaa!!" Izuku heard the slow scream of Aizawa beside him as the man tried to shield him with his body.
The Nomu was approaching, fast, Izuku thought of dodging but decided not to since it will damage the students behind him and most likely kill Aizawa.
With that in mind, Izuku dashed forward to clash with the anti-All Might Nomu bravely, he was so fast that his speed surpassed the Nomu.
Playful Cloud appeared in his hand; he turned the staff into three sections connected by chains with practiced ease.
'OFA 40%'
The Nomu punched towards Izuku's head with it's full might.
"Mighty Impact!"
The extended edge hit the Nomu's chest like a freight train, it created a powerful sound bomb that sent a shockwave of condensed air into everyone in no time, people got turned and blown away like leaves in a raging storm.
The Nomu got knocked back very fast, it hit the ground and kept on skidding back against the ground harshly, it's body caved from the area where it got hit and its spine shattered.
The students looked in shock, Izuku's right sleeve was destroyed, in his muscular hand he held a weapon they haven't seen before, his eyes were crimson red with wild crackling sounds of electricity around him as green sparks flew out.
They watched as Izuku turned to the villains, the villains visibly tensed and flinched.
DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM!
"BRING IT ON, YOU BASTARDS!"
Izuku's expression was absolutely feral, he looked at them with so much malice, coupled with king Engine, some directly wet themselves.