Deadpool was currently doing one-handed pushups on top of the commentary desk, his muscles bulging through his spandex. He stopped, flipped into his chair, and wiped his forehead with a "Team Buff Guys" pennant.
"tum, you might want to put on some sunglasses and a heavy-duty sunblock!" Deadpool shouted, pointing his mic at a giant clock on the wall. "Because it is officially High Noon! This is the battle of the biceps! The clash of the capes! We've got the man who stands at the pinnacle of all races vs. the man who is the very definition of a Hero! It's 'I am the One' vs. 'I am Here'!"
The arena shifted into a vast, open desert. The sand was white and hot, and the sun hung directly overhead, glowing with an intense, golden heat. There wasn't a single cloud in the sky.
Heimdall stood on a sand dune, shielding his eyes. "Semi-Finals Match Five! The Lion's Sin of Pride, the man who stands above all, Escanor! Versus the eighth wielder of One For All, the Symbol of Peace, All Might!"
The Transformation
All Might landed in the sand with a heavy thud, his signature smile gleaming. He stood in his prime form, his massive muscles casting a long shadow. "Do not fear, for I am—"
"Who decided that?"
A deep, booming voice interrupted him. A few yards away, a small, skinny man with a mustache was rapidly expanding. His clothes ripped as his muscles swelled to impossible sizes. He summoned a giant, ornate golden axe—Rhitta—into his hand.
Escanor stood nearly ten feet tall now, heat radiating off his body like a furnace. He looked down at All Might with pure, cold arrogance. "A symbol of peace? How adorable. I shall allow you to strike me first, out of pity."
The Clash of Titans
All Might didn't hesitate. He knew he was facing someone dangerous. He pulled back his fist, the air pressure around him swirling. "Texas... SMASH!"
The punch landed squarely on Escanor's chest. The shockwave blew the sand away for miles, creating a massive crater. But Escanor didn't move. He didn't even blink. He just looked down at All Might's fist with a bored expression.
"Is that all?" Escanor asked. He raised a single finger, and a miniature sun appeared at the tip. "Cruel Sun."
He hurled the orb of fire. All Might crossed his arms, shouting as he took the impact. The heat was so intense it began to turn the desert sand into glass. All Might leaped out of the explosion, his boots smoking. He moved with incredible speed, circling Escanor and landing a barrage of punches.
Carolina Smash! Detroit Smash! New Hampshire Smash!
One Minute of Divinity
"Deadpool here, tum! Look at the clock!" the merc yelled. "It's exactly 12:00 PM! That means Escanor is entering 'The One' mode! For sixty seconds, he is literally invincible! All Might needs a miracle or a very big fire extinguisher!"
Escanor's aura turned into a pillar of golden fire that reached the heavens. He dropped his axe. He didn't need it. He raised his hand and brought it down in a simple chopping motion. "Sacred Sword, Escanor."
All Might felt the pressure and knew he had to give everything. He focused every spark of One For All into his right arm. The muscles grew even larger, glowing with red veins of energy.
"UNITED STATES OF... SMAAAAAASH!"
The two ultimate attacks met in the center of the desert. The resulting explosion was so bright it turned the sky white. The sound was like the world itself splitting in half.
When the dust and heat finally cleared, All Might was standing, but his arm was charred and he was coughing up blood. His transformation was flickering, his body shrinking back toward his true, frail form. Escanor stood over him, perfectly calm, his hand still glowing with the heat of the sun.
"You fought well for a human," Escanor said, his voice echoing with authority. "But I am the one who decides who wins."
"Match Five winner... ESCANOR!" Heimdall proclaimed, his voice full of awe.
Up in the booth, Deadpool was fanning himself with a taco menu. "Man, it is getting hot in here! The Symbol of Peace has fallen, and the Lion is still roaring! That is five matches down, tum!"
Deadpool checked the screen. "Up next, we're going from the bright sun to the dark of the night. Are you ready for Match 6: Alucard vs. Dio Brando?"