By the time Todoroki was declared the winner, Midoriya's ushered by the security bots for treatment. Everyone continued to applaud the match, for they couldn't deny the grit and power the two showed. In Recovery girl's office, Midoriya lay in bed with his right arm and fingers covered in bandages.

Recovery girl: You're lucky the injuries aren't as bad as they look. Unlike before, your injuries are more superficial. The damages won't be permanent, but you'll have to lay in bed for a while.

All might: That was an impressive show, young Midoriya. I'm so proud.

Izuku: Yeah. But I'm sorry I couldn't do what you asked. If I had kept my mouth shut, I could have beat him. But I-

All might: You wanted to help, young Todoroki. In the end, you got him to use his fire and realize a crucial part of himself.

Izuku: I guess so. In his first match, he looked sad, and I was trying to figure out why. Instead of winning, I let you down. I'm sorry.

All might: It's true the match didn't go how we wanted, and thinking about what went wrong won't change anything. But listen, meddling where you don't technically have to is the essence of being a hero. You never let me down once, young Midoriya. You showed tremendous growth using one for all and trying to reach new heights. After your display, I feel more assured about choosing you as my successor.

Izuku shed a tear as the words of the symbol of peace were enough reassurance. Before they continued, the door opened, revealing Iida, Tsu, Mineta, Uraraka, and (Y/N) checking in on Midoriya.

Iida, Tsu, Mineta, Uraraka: Midoriya/Deku.

Ochako: Are you okay? *Look to All might* Oh, nice to meet you.

All might: Yeah...same here.

Izuku: Hey, guys. I'm not that hurt, but shouldn't you be watching the next match?

Iida: The stadium is far too damaged. They're taking a break to repair it right now.

Mineta: That match was unbelievable, Midoriya. Even though you still lost while beating Todoroki.

Tsu slapped Mineta with her tongue to stop him before he continued.

Tsu: That's just rubbing salt on the wound, Mineta. It's not the best time to talk about it.

Ochako: We were worried about that last attack and how your arm ended up, so they wanted to check on you.

Izuku: Thanks for coming. But don't worry, I'm fine.

Tsu, Mineta, Iida, and Uraraka breathed a sigh of relief, but a smile formed on Uraraka's face while approaching the green-haired boy.

Ochako: Still, I can't believe how awesome you were against Todoroki. You looked so cool, Deku.

Izuku's cheeks turned red as he tried to cover his face with his undamaged arm.

Izuku: *Nervous* A-a-ah, well, thanks. I-I appreciate it.

Recovery Girl: You're all too noisy. You all can talk to him when he joins you.

Mineta: But we just got here.

Recovery girl: He's not in serious condition, but the boy needs rest. Come along now.

Tenya: Alright then. We'll see you when you're ready, Midoriya.

Ochako: Get better soon, Deku.

Tsu: Ribbit.

(Y/N): Oh, Midoriya. Don't let this loss get you down. Sometimes we need to lose to get stronger. Remember what I told you about resolve?

After hearing those words, Izuku remembered what (Y/N) meant by resolve. It was the first time they sparred, and he mentioned the potential in the emerald teen. The aura user held out a hand while walking away.

Izuku: *Nod* Right.

After leaving Midoriya with All might and Recovery girl, the group reached the stands in time for the next match to begin.

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Iida v.s. Shiozaki

The match between Iida and Shiozaki was quick. Shiozaki went on the offensive, but Iida countered with his recipro burst. His increased speed gave him the advantage to push Shiozaki out of bounds.

Midnight: Shiozaki is out of bounds! Iida wins!

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Ashido v.s. (Y/N)

(Y/N) reached the stage, standing across from Ashido before the match.

Ashido: Heh, heh, heh. Victory is mine (Y/N).

(Y/N): let's see how this goes, Ashido.

Present Mic: Start!

Ashido slides towards (Y/N) with acid in hand to launch an attack at the aura user.

In response, (Y/N) used his aura to create a vacuum of air before he sent a wave repelling the attack and sending Ashido back. Acting quickly, she flipped back on her feet before crossing the line and tried a direct approach. While trying to close the gap, (Y/N) was too quick for Ashido as he flipped over her head and threw a kick that she narrowly dodged. Quickly, she tried to use her acid shot by cuffing her hands together. The acids shot towards (Y/N), but his eyes glowed a soft blue as he jumped over the acid and followed up with a spin-flip before looking back at Ashido.

Ashido: No way.

Present Mic: It would seem (Y/N) is showcasing finesse over power. Ashido couldn't hit him so far, but is she throwing in the towel?

Ashido: I'll admit, you got some moves. But don't think I'm going to give up easily.

(Y/N): I wouldn't have it any other way.

The pink hero tried to shoot her acid shot for (Y/N) to dodge, but that was a diversion for her to skate forward and send punches that (Y/N) blocked effortlessly. However, she threw a punch, intentionally hitting the ground.

(Y/N): (So, she hit where I stood instead of aiming at me?)

Ashido: You fell for it.

Using her natural athleticism, she used a windmill to kick (Y/N) from above but didn't expect him to react quickly by moving fast enough to appear behind her with a hand on her back.

Ashido: *Dumbfounded* Huh?

(Y/N): Not bad, but it's over—Force palm.

A flash of light appeared and blasted Ashido back a few feet to cross the edge without injuries.

Midnight: Ashido is out of bounds! (Y/N) wins!

Everyone cheered for (Y/N)'s victory, but Ashido was slightly frustrated by the loss.

Ashido: Dang it. I thought I landed that one perfectly.

(Y/N): Well, it felt like you were winging this match. I could see through all your attacks.

Ashido: Seriously?! Do you have to-

(Y/N): But you were strong out there.

Ashido: *Caught off guard* Huh?

(Y/N): You showed a lot of potential in our fight. It was an impressive display catching me off guard by hitting the ground. This shows I can't let my guard down around you. *Extend a hand* I look forward to the rematch, Ashido.

(Author's note: Think of her in her gym uniform in the stadium.)

At that moment, Ashido had a small blush from (Y/N)'s encouragement before she accepted the gesture. But not without a devilish smile to show her enthusiasm for a rematch.

Ashido: You bet, but I'm not losing to you again. Next time, I'm gonna melt your butt. Heh heh heh.

(Y/N): *Small smile* Yeah.

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Kirishima v.s. Bakugo

Bakugo: DIE!

Bakugo sent an explosion to Kirishima's side after receiving a scratch from the crimson-haired youth. But the attack had no effect, giving Kirishima an advantage.

Kirishima: Ha! That won't work on me, Explosion boy!

Bakugo: (He's not budging. There's more to him than hardening.)

Kirishima continued to send punches, keeping Bakugo on the back foot. At first, everyone thought he might pull it off, but it didn't last when Kirishima took damage from Bakugo's explosion.

Kirishima: GAH!

Bakugo: You were straining to keep your body hard this whole time. If you start to attack, you'll come apart.

Bakugo fired a flurry of explosions, each blast stronger than the last. The final explosion knocked Kirishima out and secured a win for Bakugo.

Midnight: Kirishima is K.O.'d! The winner is, Katsuki Bakugo!

After his victory, the next match is Shoto Todoroki v.s. Tenya Iida and Katsuki Bakugo v.s. (Y/N) of the semi-finals. Most of class 1-A were on defense about Bakugo fighting (Y/N). But Bakugo looked at the stands, pointing at (Y/N), who replied with a straight face.

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Before the match, Iida was backstage calling his brother. It reached his voicemail, so Iida assumed he was on the job and made his way to the arena. In Hosu city, sirens echoed as Ingenium was on high alert; in pursuit of a criminal.

Ingenium: Squad A, go North. Squad B, check the West side.

Squad A and B: Roger.

Ingenium: (No doubt. It's him.)

Ingenium landed at the scene where he faced the silhouette of the criminal towering over a wounded man with a blade covered in blood, glaring at the turbo hero with killer glowing eyes.

Ingenium: Don't move! You're under arrest, Hero killer!

Stain: *His voice radiated with malice and venom* Ingenium.

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Todoroki v.s. Iida

Present Mic: The first match of the semi-finals has arrived. Both heroes in training come from hero families. Class 1-A's Tenya Iida versus Shoto Todoroki!

Tenya: (I can't negate his attacks like Midoriya, plus he can use his flames now. So he'll be more dangerous. Focus.)

Present Mic: Begin!

Todoroki opened with a blast of ice shards at Iida. But he used his speed and mobility to evade the ice and circle Todoroki before the ice blocked his corner. Using his trump card, Iida performed a standing long jump to lunge forward before unleashing his super move.

Tenya: Recipro Burst!

Todoroki managed to dodge Iida's kick, but he didn't expect he would use a follow-up and slam Todoroki to the ground making everyone gasp at the display of power. Iida prepared to throw Todoroki out of bounds with his remaining time, but he only noticed his mufflers frozen.

Tenya: My muffler's plugged...?! When did that happen?

Todoroki: When you kicked me, I've been showing off long-range attacks today. You forgot I perform little tricks like this, too, didn't you? I was trying to avoid your recipro, but it was too fast for me.

Todoroki finished his sentence by freezing Iida in place. Midnight declares Todoroki the winner, leaving Iida looking down in regret.

Tenya: Sorry, brother.

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Back in the Hosu alleyway, Stain's sword was dripping blood while a beaten Ingenium lay in a pool of his blood.

Stain: Fame, Money, that's what all of you who call yourselves heroes are really after. You bastards are not heroes. Except for him, the only true hero I'll let kill me, All might.

After Stain's escape, he contemplates how people will soon see the truth. But his instinct warned him of a nearby presence.

Drawing his blade, he stabbed what appeared to be an empty void, but it took no damage before it spoke.

Kurogiri: Please remain calm. We are of the same mind. I've been searching for you, hero killer Stain.

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(Y/N) v.s. Bakugo

Back at the arena, (Y/N) and Bakugo prepared for their battle to see who'll go to the finals.

Present Mic: In this semi-final match, class 1-A's explosive bomb shell, Katsuki Bakugo! Versus the aura user with surprises for the day, the aura user (Y/N)!

Both contestants kept eye contact as everyone was eager for the match to start. Class 1-A sat in silence; for they might witness a showdown until Sato spoke up.

Sato: So, who do you think will win?

Kirishima: I don't know. Bakugo and (Y/N) showed incredible power and abilities from the start of the match.

Jiro: No kidding. The way (Y/N) barely fought hard in most of these matches. Not to mention how versatile his power is.

Sero: Bakugo's no different. He was able to use us to get our points back from class B on the first try. He can see through people's defenses and make them a strength.

Tsu: Either way, this will be intense.

Izuku: (Y/N), Kacchan. Good luck.

[Arena]

Midnight: You boys know the rules, so I want a clean fight. Alright then, BEGIN!

Immediately, Bakugo didn't waste time blasting towards (Y/N) with an explosion, but he easily dodged before sending a flip kick to Bakugo's chin. The ash blonde catches himself and follow-up with a firey right hook. (Y/N) dodge to the left before jabbing his abdomen, knocking him away. Bakugo propelled himself back into the arena and blasted forward. To everyone's surprise, he spun like a flame wheel, destroying parts of the stadium while stirring dust around (Y/N). Negating his vision, Bakugo used the opportunity to appear on the opposite end of the smoke. His palms crackled with power before he launched a direct attack at (Y/N).

Bakugo: DIIIIIIEEEEEE!

Instantly, the stadium erupts from the massive explosion. While (Y/N) was engulfed by the flames, the crowd watched in fear for the aura user while Bakugo grinned from the direct hit.

Present Mic: Look at that! It looks like Bakugo managed to land an attack on (Y/N). Could this be the greatest upset in U.A. history?

[Stand]

Tsu: Bakugo managed to hit (Y/N)?

Kaminari: I know. The way he moved from the start, he's like a spinning fire wheel.

Ochako: Bakugo doesn't hold back on anyone. I hope (Y/N)'s okay.

Izuku: I wouldn't count him out yet.

[The arena]

Midnight: Is that it? Is he-

Bakugo: We're not done.

As the smoke cleared, (Y/N) was shown standing with his aura as he brushed off the ash from his jacket. Without saying a word, he powered up before rushing toward Bakugo. In response, Bakugo used his explosive speed to charge at him before they clashed. Bakugo delivered a series of explosions, but (Y/N) blocked each hit before he elbowed Bakugo's abdomen and landed a kick sending him away. Blasting back on his feet, Bakugo propelled forward and delivered a series of explosions from a distance.

(Author's note: Let this severs as an example. Also, he used dual lances.)

In response, (Y/N) charges with his dual lances to reflect the incoming attacks.

Bakugo: (He's reflecting my explosions? Fine!)

Running toward the aura user, Bakugo put both hands behind himself to use explosive speed to close the gap, followed by a fly round-house kick, but (Y/N) slid under his kick before using a force palm to Bakugo's side, blasting him away.

Not giving him a chance to counterattack, (Y/N) increased his speed to appear next to Bakugo. The ash-blond got up for an attack but missed his opponent. Blitzing around Bakugo, (Y/N) can be seen attacking with a hit from every direction.

Present Mic: Would you look at that?! (Y/N) blitz through Bakugo's attacks, but now he's swarming him with blazing speed. How will his ash-blond opponent pull through this one, folks?

[Stands]

Ashido: Amazing.

Ochako: Yeah. Now Bakugo won't be able to get a hit in.

Izuku: I wouldn't be so sure.

Uraraka and Ashido look at Izuku while he continues to