I, without any personality, become a hero!

Following Akaya Kaiun's instructions, Shigaraki Tomura had no doubts or hesitations. To him, the man who had healed AFO's injuries was a trustworthy and great person.

"Black Mist, of the guys that Dao brought back, except for 'Hero Killer' Stain, whom I kept, give the rest to the teacher and let him turn them into Nomu."

"learn."

Following the instructions of Akaya Kaiun, Kurogiri faithfully and reliably carried out the orders, after all, that man was the leader of the League of Villains whom AFO trusted.

"Hero Killer" Stain is someone that Akaya Kaion specifically asked Shigaraki Tomura to bring back. This enemy, whose killing skills have been honed to perfection, is indeed terrifying. However, Shigaraki Tomura, who has transformed into "Kamen Rider Kaixa", has no weaknesses on his body that Stain could easily cut into.

With perfect elemental advantage, Stain was captured by Shigaraki Tomura and brought back to the League of Villains, where he will ultimately accept the fate arranged for him by Akaya Kaiun.

"Then, let me see how Izuku performs."

Akaya Kaiun's gaze remained fixed on the television; the U.A. Sports Meet was still underway.

Chapter 32 U.A. High School: Tournament

The finals consist of sixteen people, with one-on-one elimination matches. Winners advance and losers are eliminated. To enter the final, you need to win three qualifying matches.

It was precisely this concern for others that led him to choose to forfeit. If it were just one match, it would be easier... he could try to find a way to trick them into using "brainwashing" tactics and maybe still have a chance of winning. But considering that the finals require winning four consecutive matches, forget it... it's easier to just forfeit.

Of course, there are various other factors involved. For Shinso, it's enough to see Izuku Midoriya win the championship; whether he himself needs these achievements is irrelevant.

After everyone took their positions, the finals of the U.A. Sports Meet began amidst the enthusiastic anticipation of the audience.

The first match was between Akira Hatsume and Tenya Iida. This honest class president was directly used by Akira Hatsume as an advertising billboard, promoting the equipment she made to the audience and viewers at home on the stage. For Akira Hatsume of the support department, it didn't matter whether she herself became famous or not; what mattered was that the gadgets she made had to become famous.

Just like Principal Nezu used the first obstacle in the preliminaries to set up a "Wrecking Ball" to advertise for Izuku Midoriya, the Support Department may not need as many learning resources as the Hero Department, but the financial resources they consume are by no means small. Each student in the Support Department has a limit on the amount of materials they can apply for, and if they want to create a lot of inventions, they have to pay for the materials themselves.

Therefore, at U.A. High School, if a student in the Support Department has an outstanding invention that catches the eye of a large company, the school can help negotiate a collaboration with the company. Clearly, this is what she was aiming for.

Using his unique "Focusing Eye," he zoomed in like he had a telescope and clearly saw the equipment he had created being discussed and talked about by people in the big company. A triumphant smile crept onto his lips... Plans in motion.

In the end, Iida Tenya was outmaneuvered by Hatsume Akira for a full ten minutes. After Hatsume Akira showed off all of her equipment and items, she gave up and walked off the stage with a sigh of relief. The loser showed the posture of the victor, while the one who won the fight on the stage looked pale and powerless.

"So tragic..."

"So tragic..."

Izuku Midoriya and Hitoshi Shinso, who both said the same thing at the same time, could only feel sympathy for Tenya Iida in such a miserable state. They were only now realizing how cunning Akira was... They should never mess with her again.

After the first match ended, the second arena battle was finally a bit more normal. Kaminari Denki, who had advanced to the finals with Todoroki's team, and Yaoyorozu Momo, who was also from the same team, faced off in the first match.

"Even if it's a girl, I won't go easy on her!"

"Kaminari-kun, I won't hold back either."

After stepping onto the ring, a brief exchange served as a greeting. At the referee's midnight command, Kaminari Denki immediately placed his hands on the ground and unleashed his Quirk "Discharge," sending a high-voltage current that shot towards Yaoyorozu along the ground. The current was so fast that it reached Yaoyorozu almost instantly.

However, something astonishing happened: the current abruptly stopped when it approached eight million, as if it had hit an invisible protective shield and could not get any closer.

"What!?"

"The opportunity has arrived!"

Shouting, Yaoyorozu sprinted towards Kaminari Denki. Just as the classmate was panicking because his Quirk had failed, Yaoyorozu used "Creation" to create a wooden baseball bat from her body and smashed it into Kaminari's head... Stunned, Kaminari Denki was forced to leave the field.

"How is this going?"

The strange thing was that Shinso Hitoshi was not the only one who found it strange; the audience members were also completely bewildered. Kaminari Denki's attack was very fierce, and the visible electric current had no effect, but Yaoyorozu Momo's Quirk wasn't a "protective shield," was it?

"Hmm... if I'm not mistaken, Yaoyorozu probably has something that generates electricity on him."

"Electric current?"

"That's right. Just like magnets, electric currents can have the same direction and opposite direction. They attract each other and repel each other. The situation just now was similar to the repulsive force between two magnets of different sides, but I don't know the specifics."

As Izuku Midoriya had guessed, Momo Yaoyorozu used her "Creation" Quirk inside her tracksuit to create a magnet that would generate an electric current. She then created an insulating protective layer inside to ensure that she would not be affected, and used the reverse current she "created" to repel Denki Kaminari's attack.

As for why she doesn't simply create an insulator to protect herself, it's because it's difficult... Creating large-scale objects requires time to prepare, while even complex items can be created quickly as long as they are small enough.

To protect yourself from Kaminari Electric's AOE current, it's probably impossible without a full-body insulated suit. And there's no time for her to prepare slowly on the final stage. Do you think your opponent will be so gentlemanly as to give you time to change clothes?

Although using the principle of electric repulsion carries some risks, it allows for stealth without revealing one's identity and can also provoke the opponent to seize an opportunity to take them down in one fell swoop. So she took the gamble of eight million.

Regardless of the strength of the two currents, the principle that electrons with different positive and negative poles repel each other remains unchanged. Eight Million used this bold tactic to achieve victory.

"Speaking of which, the next match is the third one, Midoriya... it's your turn."

"Hmm...I know."

----------------

The highly anticipated third tournament was all about Izuku Midoriya. The reason for this was none other than his appearance. This first-place winner of the preliminaries and the official tournament, the "quirkless" hero science student, and the "Kamen Rider Faiz" valued by All Might, had so many titles and honors attached to him that it was hard not to pay attention to him.

Well... to be honest, whether it was the students in Class A, the audience in the room, or the people watching on TV, they didn't think Bakugo Katsuki had a good chance in this match.

After all, "Kamen Rider Faiz" is a hero who has fought against enemies and left behind achievements. Moreover, the overwhelming victory in the preliminaries and the official competition has already demonstrated Izuku Midoriya's strength. Besides, Bakugo Katsuki and Todoroki Shoto have both been defeated by Izuku Midoriya when they teamed up... It will be very difficult for Bakugo to win.

Bakugo was naturally aware of this situation, but it was precisely because he couldn't defeat him that he had to fight even harder to challenge him. This once arrogant and conceited boy had accepted this fact... The one he used to look down on and trample on, Izuku Midoriya, had become the target he had to catch up with and challenge with all his might.

Rising from the stands, Katsuhiro Bakugo prepared to head to the ring, the battle he had been eagerly anticipating.

"Hey, Yin Yang... no, Todoroki Shoto."

When he reached his former teammate, Bakugo Katsuhiro stopped and turned to Todoroki, speaking earnestly:

"That guy, I'm no match for him right now, but I'm not going to give up so easily."

"I believe you don't want to lose to him again, so remember to give it your all from now on!"

"I don't know why you don't want to use 'Flame,' but like that bastard Aizawa warned me, everyone who comes here aspires to be a hero, not some playground for me."

"If you go all out now, you should still have a chance to beat that guy Fei Jiu. But if you continue to face him with a half-hearted attitude, I advise you to just give up."

After leaving those words, Bakugo Katsuhiko went to the ring. He admitted that he was not as good as Todoroki Shoto, one of the top students in the class, but that's why he couldn't stand it. What determines a person is himself, not his "Quirk". Midoriya Izuku had already taught Bakugo a good lesson, as had that guy with the triangular eyes named Shinso Hitoshi.

Silent and speechless, Todoroki could only watch as Bakugo stepped into the ring to face Izuku Midoriya, the strongest opponent in the U.A. Sports Meet.

"Speaking of which, this is the second time we've fought in school."

"Even though I lost to you last time when I teamed up with that two-faced guy, I won't give up so easily this time, even if I'm alone."

“I understand... If you backed down so easily, you wouldn’t be Katsuki Bakugo.”

After the two players finished their pleasantries, Izuku Midoriya typed "555" and inserted the FAIZ phone into his Knight Belt.

"Transform!"

"Standing By"

"Complete"

After transforming into Kamen Rider Faiz, Izuku Midoriya was ready for battle, and at that moment, the referee, Midnight, announced:

"Game start!"

Chapter 33 U.A. High School: Midoriya VS Bakugo

After Izuku Midoriya transforms into Kamen Rider Faiz, his defense and strength are basically the same as those of heroes with the Strike Quirk, and he even has a new power called "Accel Mode".

Bakugo clearly understands that he has no chance of defeating Izuku Midoriya head-on, but he will not give up easily. Although he doesn't really like U.A. High School's motto, "Relentless pursuit, never-ending progress" fits Bakugo Katsuki's current mindset.

"From the very beginning, I've been wondering why someone with no quirks as a child would so desperately dream of becoming a hero. Now you've shown me the answer... Deku, you've unknowingly left me far behind!"

"It's all thanks to Akaya-sensei and All Might. Without them, I might still be just daydreaming about becoming a hero."

"You don't need to say anything more. I now understand very well that I am inferior to you, Izuku Midoriya."

Katsuki Bakugo clenched his fists, adopting a fully focused fighting stance. Now was the time to go all out. He would make up for any gaps in their strength little by little. Bakugo's personality dictated that he would never admit defeat.

"I won't let you leave me behind forever, starting now!"

Bakugo, who had just uttered those words, launched the first attack, unleashing his "Explosion" Quirk with his right hand to bombard the enemy from a distance, while his left hand was poised to prepare for other actions at any moment.

Through their first encounter, Bakugo already understood the immense power of Kamen Rider Faiz. If Izuku Midoriya were to get close, he would inevitably be defeated on the spot. The more reliable way to deal with him was to use ranged attacks.

But this is not a very useful action. Bakugo believes that his long-range attack power is far inferior to Todoroki's. However, even Todoroki's special move, Iceberg, was useless against Midoriya. Bakugo's light-hearted bombardment is even less of a concern, since the "explosive" attack can only generate maximum power at point-blank range.

The explosion spread with flames and smoke, but Kamen Rider Faiz, who took the hit, didn't move an inch. With his reliable defensive armor, Midoriya completely ignored the painless attack and walked straight toward Bakugo Katsuki.

"This damn turtle shell!"

Cursing under his breath, Bakugo was truly helpless against Kamen Rider Faiz's defense. He might have a chance if he used a full-force attack at close range, but he had only resorted to this method to avoid close combat with Izuku Midoriya... This guy knew his attack patterns inside and out. If he got close, he wouldn't be able to attack, and he would probably be knocked down the moment he met him.

Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo have a very poor compatibility. This is not only because of their relationship, but also because Midoriya is very familiar with Bakugo. He understands Bakugo's "quirk" and fighting style very well. Even without transforming into "Kamen Rider Faiz", Midoriya is confident that he can defeat Bakugo in close combat.

After winning a battle against the enemy, Izuku Midoriya's inner cowardice disappeared without him realizing it, and was replaced by confidence. When a person's mindset changes, he is like a new person.

"I'm sorry, but I'm determined to win the U.A. Sports Games."

This is Izuku Midoriya's determination. He carries something completely different from others. Compared to seemingly beautiful wishes like dreams and the future, what Midoriya seeks now is more realistic... to lure out those bastards from the League of Villains.

With Kamen Rider Faiz accelerating, the limited space of the arena made it extremely difficult for Bakugo Katsuki to dodge. Just as Midoriya Izuku was about to get close enough to send Bakugo out of the ring, the fighter in dire straits raised his left hand and then slapped it down hard.

"BOOM!"

The exaggerated explosion, the massive force of Bakugo's left hand coming into contact with the ground at point-blank range, blocked Izuku Midoriya and forced him back a short distance. At the same time, he took advantage of the explosive force to propel himself into the air, and then continuously generated small explosions with both hands to stay suspended in the air.

"That's amazing! Bakugo actually flew into the sky, but since he was still within the ring, it's not considered a foul."

Mike, the commentator, did not forget to provide a live report of the scene. On the ring witnessed by many viewers, Izuku Midoriya, transformed into Faiz, stood in the very center of the ring. The large crater in front of him was the result of Bakugo's attack just now, while the person in question was now flying 20 meters into the air. Without something to step on for leverage, Midoriya would not be able to attack to that height.

"FAIZ's burst gun mode hasn't been developed yet, so it lacks long-range attack capabilities... However, it's much more powerful than a pistol, and it can't be used on people."

Midoriya Izuku silently grumbled about the awkward situation, while Bakugo Katsumi shouted from high above:

"Hey! Deku, aren't you going to use that power you had during the preliminaries?!"

"You mean 'Acceleration Mode'? It's a pity that form consumes a lot of energy; I can only use it once in the finals."

The implication is that this is a powerful move that I can only use once, and it would be a waste to use it on you; I need to save it for other powerful opponents.

However, at this moment, Bakugo Katsumi was surprisingly not angry. Instead, he showed a relieved expression, which was extremely strange. Generally speaking, Bakugo Katsumi would only be furious when he was looked down upon by others. But now he felt relieved because Midoriya Izuku could not use "Accel Mode" at will.

People are always growing. Perhaps not as drastically as Izuku Midoriya, but Katsuki Bakugo has indeed grown a lot since entering U.A. High School. His bottom-of-the-class grades in the entrance exam and his defeat in the battle against Izuku Midoriya have forced Bakugo to examine himself and others more clearly.

Fighting can be something that doesn't require thinking, but using your brain can bring a great advantage. At the beginning, Bakugo kept his left hand to prepare to take off and dodge at any time, in order to guard against Faiz's "Acceleration Form," a terrifying power that could defeat and eliminate him in an instant.

Taking off was to delay Midoriya's "Accelerated Form" time, but to be honest, Bakugo was also worried that he might be caught by this guy with terrifying speed before he could even take off. But after learning the answer, he felt much more at ease.

Realizing that Izuku Midoriya's "Accelerated Form" was mostly reserved for Shoto Todoroki, Katsutoshi Bakugo felt he could give it a shot and try to defeat this formidable opponent, even if he failed and lost... Only by daring to fight can one win!

Using the recoil force of the explosion to stay airborne won't last long; Bakugo's hands can't withstand the load of continuously releasing explosions. However, once he lands, Midoriya will definitely rush to his side immediately, and he'll be knocked down and eliminated in close combat.

Just as Izuku Midoriya understood Katsuki Bakugo's personality and fighting style, Bakugo was also very clear about Midoriya's personality. Realizing that Midoriya was an opponent who would never be careless or cautious, any action that could delay time would not work, so the chance of victory or defeat lay in the moment he landed.

Having made up his mind, Bakugo Katsuhiro slowly lowered himself, preparing to land on the ring.

"Ah! Bakugo has landed. Is he going to start a direct battle with Midoriya?"

Mike's exclamation drew the attention of the entire audience, while Izuku Midoriya was also quickly thinking about what Katsumi Bakugo was planning to do.

Without any further action, it slowly descended from the sky, as if deliberately luring him closer? The hook was straight and the bait was salty... It was clearly an attempt to trick him into moving closer, but Izuku Midoriya was still prepared to attack Bakugo at close range as soon as possible.

Trusting in the power of "Kamen Rider Faiz," and not intending to waste time or cause any unforeseen complications, whatever Bakugo Katsuki wants to do, the goal is simply to defeat him as soon as possible.

Bakugo, about to land, and Midoriya Izuku, poised and ready, are about to come into contact.

----------

"Bakugo... what is he planning to do?"

Seeing this critical moment, even Shoto Todoroki in the audience couldn't help but tense up, but at that moment, an unexpected person answered him.

"That kid, he's preparing for a do-or-die battle, isn't he?"

"you....."

The tall figure standing behind him, with flames burning fiercely on his body, was none other than Shoto Todoroki's father, Endeavor.

Looking at his son's cold expression, Endeavor showed little reaction; he was already used to it. He was only here to say a few words:

“I’ve met All Might and now I realize how foolish I was to think that you could surpass him and become number one. It’s too difficult... Right now, you can’t even beat the kid he values.”

"What did you say!!"

Shoto Todoroki's voice was filled with rage. In the end, it was all the man's fault... If it weren't for him, his mother wouldn't have been hurt. He hated Endeavor, and he also loathed the "flames" on his body. His family had been hurt because of his own selfish desires... What kind of hero is this bastard!

"I'm confused. Why would All Might value a 'quirkless' brat like you? Shoto, you've been overshadowed by him since you enrolled. Why is that?"

"So, all he got was that armor made by someone else? It's not even a 'quirk,' and that's how he was able to defeat you!?"

"Enough! What Midoriya possesses is not as superficial as you think."