"Art… well, now that your 'performance' is over, let the 'game' tihe people behind you are still waiting," All Might said, still a bit stunned by what he had just witnessed.
"Yes, Sensei!"
Kaminari nodded early, adopting the demeanor of a well-behaved student.
Of course, he uood the situation perfectly. He'd already stolen the spotlight this time, so now was the moment to keep a low profile. After all, he knew better than to push things too far, he uood that chasing too much glory could backfire.
Shortly after, the results of this round appeared on the s:
First pce: Katsuki Bakugo.
He got what he wanted, but for some reason, his face didn't show the joy one might expect.
Sed pce: Denki Kaminari.
Third pce: Fumikage Tokoyami.
Somehow, Tokoyami had surged ahead and overtaken Todoroki.
Fourth pce: Shoto Todoroki.
Despite using his ice to create paths and bridges for himself, there were simply too many obstacles to navigate effitly.
Fifth pce: Mezo Shoji.
Shoji demonstrated that flight wasn't enough, what mattered was how fast you could fly!
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"You were amazing out there, Kaminari!"
As Kaminari, Todoroki, Bakugo, and the others returo the observation ptform, a crowd of excited cssmates surrouhem. Kaminari sed their expressions and saw gehusiasm on everyone's faces.
"Kaminari, why didn't I see 'Gimmighoul'?" Kyoka asked, puzzled.
"Uh… well, if you watch closely during the rounds, you might spot it. I've created a total of 151 'Pokémon' sculptures, some of them haven't even shown up yet!"
As Kaminari spoke, he couldn't help but feel a growing sense of pride in what he had aplished. As long as 'Spround Y' remained in use, more and more hero students would see his creations over time.
This is free, sustaiop-tier advertising!
"It's just a shame that I 't keep these 'Pokémon' floating in the air indefinitely. The effect would definitely be eveer if I could…"
Kaminari's thoughts drifted as he fantasized about the possibilities.
If only I had the ability to permaly alter the magic field, I could create a flying dispy of Pokémon that wouldn't o per surfaces or strike aoses.
Imagine releasing Rayquaza, letting it soar among the heroes!
Lost in his imagination, Kaminari didn't even notice the questions his cssmates were throwing at him.
Nearby, Tetsutetsu sighed and covered his face. Here he goes again. Is this what they call 'genius syndrome'? Always lost in his own world at the weirdest times.
Luckily, the match began, pulling everyone's attention back to the big s.
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This fourth round was especially intriguing. somehow, the draw had grouped firls together.
"Jiro, Yaoyorozu, Tsuyu-, Uraraka-… and Hagakure?"
"The oh the best mobility is probably Tsuyu-," Iida houghtfully. "Her frog-like jumping ability and wall-climbing skills will definitely shine in this enviro."
Midoriya nodded and chimed in, "Uraraka do well too. She use her Quirk to make her clothes and gear lighter, and she even float past obstacles if needed."
"Momo's ability to create tools on the spot will keep her from falling behind. As for Kyoka… she might have some difficulty, but her new support equipment should pensate for that."
From his seat, Kaminari gazed at the s, his thoughts wandering.
Huh, it seems everyone's fotten about Hagakure…
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Meanwhile, Ojiro, who was quietly, couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile. Pakure.
It wasn't just her Quirk that made her easy to overlook, her mobility wasly her strong suit either.
Soon enough, the results of the fourth match were dispyed:
First pce: Tsuyu Asui.
No surprises here—her excellent mobility and agility made her the clear winner.
Sed pce: Momo Yaoyorozu.
She had cleverly recreated the spring-loaded 'jumping sticks' from a previous sports festival and used them to propel herself forward effitly.
Third pce: Ochaco Uraraka.
While she had the option of using her Quirk to float over obstacles, she opted to climb and navigate the course with surprisierity, showing off skills remi of Tetsutetsu.
Fourth pce: Kyoka Jiro.
Kyoka grumbled about how she could've just smashed her way through the obstacles using her Quirk, but All Might's stristrus to minimize destru held her back.
Fifth pce: Toru Hagakure.
She gave it her all and mao cross the finish line shortly after Kyoka, earning her spot.
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"All right, that cludes today's lesson in 'Hero Basics,'" All Might announced, addressing the css.
"But I'm sure you've all noticed how much better you've bee at using your Quirks pared to when you first started at U.A."
"Keep this momentum going and start preparing for the final exams in early July! Although you only have one month to prepare and there's also the important midterm exam during this time—remember, you've choseh of being heroes, so stay mentally prepared!"
The annou sent ripples of tension through Css 1-A. The pressure from exams weighed on everyone differently, but it was a shared burden heless.
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In the locker room, the boys began removing their bat uniforms and ging bato their school attire.
"Man, today's training was no joke," Ojiro said, sighing as he wiped the sweat from his upper body with a towel.
"Yeah, tell me about it. That spround was huge, and running through all those obstacles was exhausting," Tokoyami agreed, adjusting his tie.
"I just hate that there's no bathhouse here. Look at me, sweaty and gross!" Aoyama whined dramatically.
"Mobility's clearly a oint for me," Kirishima added with a shake of his head.
"That's true," Tokoyami remarked. "But Tetsutetsu's Quirk pensates for that perfectly. His teleportation makes up for what he cks in brute strength and speed."
"Right! If Tokoyami hadn't mentio, I would've pletely fotten about Tetsutetsu's teleportation!" Kaminari nodded, realizing Tokoyami had a point.
Bakugo and Kirishima were also paying attention now, Bakugo out of frustration from his previous loss to Tetsutetsu, and Kirishima because of his friendship with him.
Tetsutetsu, however, looked uneasy. He goward Kaminari for reassurance, only to find Kaminari just as unsure.
Before anything else could be said, Mia suddenly burst in with a nervous, high-pitched voice.
"Guys! Midoriya! You've got to see this, I've found something shog! e check it out… it's this cave—it looks like something straight out of 'Shawshank Redemption'!"
