Written Exam - Day 3
Satoru was sitting on his chair. He had just delivered the exam paper.
(Finally, the three days of the written exam are over... I want to do the Practical Exam now.)
"Time's up," said Sekijiro. "Give me your papers."
The students did.
"Tomorrow, you'll face the Practical Exam," said Sekijiro. "Just for you to know: I won't be the only teacher present."
He closed the door. The students let out a Breath of relief.
"Finally, I couldn't handle it anymore," said Juzo.
"Yeah, same..." Shihai said.
Satoru was still in his chair, sleeping on his desk.
"Shirakawa!" Shihai woke him up. "How did your written exam go?"
"Fine, I guess?" Satoru muttered.
"Why do you always have to be the best in everything?" Yui asked.
"Because I work out and don't complain," Satoru replied.
"He's getting much more proud..." Juzo sighed.
"Let's just hope he doesn't become the personification of pride..." Shihai said.
"However," Satoru stood up. "I wouldn't have done it without Yanagi's help!"
Reiko Yanagi lifted her head when she heard her name. "Me?"
"Yeah, you," Satoru crossed his arms and smiled. "You helped me study a lot!"
"No need to thank me, Shirakawa-san," said Yanagi. "That's the minimum I can do for you."
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Practical Exam
Everyone was wearing their Hero costume. It was their first time. Satoru's new design caught the eye of everyone.
"Whoa, bro!" exclaimed Tetsutetsu. "I like those amphibious shoes!"
"Thanks," said Satoru. "Yours is cute, too."
Vlad Kind arrived. "Hello, students."
"Good morning, Sekijiro-sensei!" the class said in unison.
"For today's practical exam," explained Vlad King. "You won't face the robots you face during the entry test."
"Huh? What do you mean, Sekijiro-sensei?" Setsuna asked.
"You're going to fight someone, yes," said Vlad King. "But that someone will be..."
The teachers of U.A. appeared out of nowhere. "Us teachers!"
"Huh? We're going to face teachers?" Shiozaki asked.
"Exactly," said Vlad King. "We already made the pairings and decided which teacher you'll face."
"I'm very eager to know the pairings," said Satoru.
"First team, Tetsutetsu and Shiozaki," said Vlad King. "And your opponent will be Cementos."
"Second team, Kuroiro and Fukidashi, and your opponent will be Ectoplasm."
"Third team, Kodai and Awase against Power Loader."
"Fourth Team, Yanagi and Tokage versus me."
"Fifth team, Kamakiri and Bondo, your opponent is Midnight."
"Sixth team, Kaibara, Kimori, and Shishida against Eraser Head."
"Seventh team, Rin and Honenuki against Present Mic."
"Eighth team, Monoma and Shoda versus Principal Nezu."
"Ninth team, Tsunotori and Tsubaraba, your opponent will be Thirteen."
"And finally, Shirakawa and Kendo, and your opponent will be..."
BOOM!
All Might fell from the sky and landed on the floor.
"Wait, really?" Satoru widened his eyes. "Do I really have to face All Might!"
"Yes, Young Shirakawa," All Might said.
"Why me?"
"Because you're the best in this class and the only one who actually stands a little of a chance against me."
"Look on the bright side, Hideki-kun," said Itsuka. "We've been paired together!"
"Yay..." Satoru sighed.
"Now, let's begin," said Vlad King. "Who fails to pass the practical exam won't join the training camp.
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Round 1 - Tetsutetsu & Ibara VS Cementos
"Team Tetsutetsu-Shiozaki, Practical Exam: Ready, Go."
"So," Tetsutetsu hummed. "Do you have any idea how to defeat Cementos?"
"No," said Ibara.
"Why didn't they pair me with Hideki..." Tetsutetsu slapped his forehead.
"Because you two would either destroy everything or win immediately," said Ibara.
Suddenly, a wall of cement rose.
"Seems like Cementos-sensei entered the action!" Tetsutetsu exclaimed.
"Can you break through this wall?" Ibara asked.
"Yes, I can," Tetsutetsu activated his Quirk and became made of steel. "We'll try to handcuff him, but if I don't manage to, we'll run away! Even only one of us is enough!"
"Got it!" said Ibara.
Tetsutetsu punched the cement wall and saw Cementos. "I'm going to handcuff you, Cementos-sensei!"
"If you're so determined to do so, do it," Cementos used his cement again.
"Shiozaki, now!" Tetsutetsu exclaimed. Ibara came out and used her vines to block Cementos' movements.
"Now take these!" Tetsutetsu jumped and put the handcuffs on Cementos. "Yay, piece of cake!"
"You handcuffed me," said Cementos. "Pity I didn't have the time to trap you in cement."
"Team Tetsutetsu-Shiozaki: Exam Completed."
"High-five, Shiozaki!" Tetsutetsu said. He and Ibara gave each other a high five.
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Round 2 - Shihai & Manga VS Ectoplasm
"Team Kuroiro-Fukidashi, Practical Exam: Ready, Go."
"Okay," said Shihai. "You have any idea, Fukidashi?"
Manga nodded.
"Oh, right, you only speak onomatopoeia..." Shihai sighed. "Anyway, judging by the environment, we're very at a disadvantage..."
He took a look around. "If only I manage to find black things..."
Manga pointed behind him.
"Huh? Oh, right, your shadow," said Shihai. "So, 'tis the plan: I'll disappear into your shadow, while you try to get close to the exit gate. Once you're there, I'll come out and win."
Manga nodded.
"Let's do it then," Shihai used his Quirk and disappeared into Manga's shadow.
Manga ran towards the exit gate.
Suddenly, Ectoplasm appeared. "I forgot to say it, but we teachers are not going to hold back."
Ectoplasm materialized clones and circled Manga.
"Where's Kuroiro?" Ectoplasm asked. Manga shrugged.
"BOOM!" He shouted. Ectoplasm stumbled back. Manga reached the exit gate, and Shihai came out.
"Good job, Fukidashi!"
"Team Kuroiro-Fukidashi: Exam Completed."
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Round 3 - Yui & Yosetsu VS Power Loader
"Team Kodai-Awase, Practical Exam: Ready, Go."
"How can we get rid of Power Loader-sensei?" Tosetsu asked.
"What does your Quirk do again?" Yui asked.
"Merge things both organic and inorganic."
"Oh, so it's useless in a situation like this and with this environment..."
"If you're done talking, I have a present for you!" Power Loader threw rocks at Yui and Yosetsu.
"Awase, quick! Reach the exit gate!" Yui touched the rocks, and they became small. "I'll draw his attention!"
"Fine, but don't shout our plan out like this!" Yosetsu ran towards the exit.
"Oh no, I won't let you!" Power Loader hit the point where Yosetsu was, but he jumped and dodged.
Yosetsu dived and reached the exit gate. "I did it!"
"Team Kodai-Awase: Exam Completed."
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Round 4 - Reiko & Setsuna VS Vlad King
"Team Yanagi-Tokage, Practical Exam: Ready, Go."
"Okay, that's the plan, Reiko," Setsuna explained. "I'll split my body into several parts to confuse Sekijiro-sensei. You'll create a breach with your Quirk to handcuff him."
"You're not aiming for the exit gate?" Reiko demanded.
"No," Setsuna said. "Because Tetsutetsu handcuffed Cementos, and I'm sure Shirakawa-kun will do the same, so I don't want to be outdone."
"I see..."
"Come outside, Sekijiro-sensei!" Setsuna shouted, coming out of her hideout. "I'm waiting for you!"
Vlad King used his Quirk to attack Setsuna, but she split her body into several parts. "Which one will you hit, Sekijiro-sensei?"
"You're using your brain," said Sekijiro. "That's just what a student of mine would do."
Suddenly, CLANG!
Vlad King felt his left arm being handcuffed. Thanks to her Quirk, Reiko had managed to handcuff him from the distance.
"A good use of your Quirk... good job, students."
"Team Yanagi-Tokage: Exam Completed."
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Round 5 - Togaru & Kojiro VS Midnight
"Team Kamakiri-Bondo, Practical Exam: Ready, Go."
"Trust me, Bondo," said Togaru. "Don't breathe, and victory will be ours."
Kojiro nodded.
"Heyyy~" Midnight approached. "I would have preferred Shirakawa over you, but that's okay."
"Run, Bondo!" Togaru sidled and hid behind a rock.
"So, tell me, Togaru-kun..." Midnight purred. "Do you know if Shirakawa is single?"
"M-Midnight-sensei, this is inappropriate!" Togaur created blades from his arms and kept Midnight at a distance. "He's a minor, and you're a teacher!"
"Yes, but I mean, have you seen his abs at the Sports Festival?" Midnight asked.
Togaru made a face. "I'm speechless..."
Suddenly, though, Togaru noticed Bondo had seized Midnight's moment of distraction to run towards the exit.
"Team Kamakiri-Bondo. Exam Completed."
"What? When?" Midnight wondered.
"I guess I'd thank Shirakawa later..." Togaru sighed.
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Round 6 - Sen, Kinoko, and Jurota VS Eraser Head
"Team Kaibara-Komori-Shishida, Practical Exam: Ready, Go."
"If there are three of us instead of two, it means that this Eraser Head is pretty strong," said Sen.
"And most importantly, where is he?" wondered Kinoko.
"Right here," Eraser Head appeared behind them and trapped Sen in his scarf."
"Kaibara!" exclaimed Jurota.
"One out," said Eraser Head. "Two out."
Eraser Head trapped Kinoko as well.
"You're the only one left, it seems," said Eraser Head.
"Dammit..." Jurota gritted his teeth. But before he could notice, he got immobilized by Eraser Head. The three of us couldn't do anything until the time ran out.
"Time's up. Team Kaibara-Komori-Shishida: Exam Not Completed."
"Dammit..." Sen whispered.
"He didn't give us the time even to think about something..." Kinoko said.
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Round 7 - Hiryu & Juzo VS Present Mic
"Team Rin-Honenuki, Practical Exam: Ready, Go."
"The plan is simple," said Juzo. "We'll cover our ears. Thanks to my Quirk, we'll melt the pavement under Present Mic-sensei's feet."
"Got it," said Hiryu. "Let's go."
"YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!" Present Mic shouted.
"Dammit, my ears are bleeding..." said Juzo.
"Yeah, mine too..." HIryu added. "But we're here!"
Juzo used his Quirk and melted the ground under Present Mic's feet.
"Oh, crap... I didn't expect it..."
"Team Hiryu-Honenuki: Exam Completed."
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Round 8 - Neito & Nirengeki VS Nezu
"Team Monoma-Shoda, Practical Exam: Ready, Go."
"Okay, dear Shoda," said Monoma. "Since your Quirk is useless in these circumstances, let me steal it. I'll do everything by myself."
"O-okay..." Shoda said. Monoma touched him, and he gained his Quirk.
"In the next five minutes, I gotta handcuff the principal..."
"Isn't that a bit risky?"
"Of course it is, but going for the exit would be even more dangerous. At best, he'll be too focused on me and will leave you the liberty to go to the exit gate."
"Understood," said Shoda.
"Let's get this party started."
Monoma used a piece of the environment to propel himself up, thanks to Shoda's Quirk, to reach Nezu.
"Oh, so quick, Monoma!" Nezu swung his bulldozer to attack Monoma. He dodged and gripped the bulldozer.
"Now... I just have to handcuff him..."
"Team Monoma-Shoda: Exam Completed."
"What?" Monoma's eyes widened. He turned and saw Shoda at the exit gate.
"I did it, Neito!"
"I was about to handcuff him, dumbass!"
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Round 9 - Pony & Kosei VS Thirteen
Thirteen was using their Quirk to push Kosei and Pony away.
"We gotta think about something!" said Pony. "Tsubaraba, nothing in mind?"
"Yes, I have something in mind..." said Kosei.
He created solidified air, blocking Thirteen's air.
"Give me the handcuffs, Tsunotori!"
"Take them!"
Kosei threw the handcuffs under Thirteen's feet."
"Oh... you handcuffed me."
"Team Tsunotori-Tsubaraba: Exam Completed."
"Good job, Tsubaraba."
"Thanks, Tsunotori."
Chapter 25 - End