Cursed Child

Chapter 2: Battle Trial Begins!

Arc 1: Fresh Faced Fools

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It was lunchtime at UA, and Vlad King strode purposefully through the bustling halls. His mind was a whirl of confusion and determination as he made his way to the principal's office. He couldn't shake the surprise he felt during the morning's sparring session, and he had questions that needed immediate answers.

Upon reaching the principal's office, he knocked firmly on the door. "Come in," came the familiar voice of Principal Nezu.

Vlad entered, his expression a mixture of concern and curiosity. Nezu, the diminutive yet highly intelligent principal, sat behind his desk, his ever-present smile welcoming Vlad into the room.

"Ah, Kan-san," Nezu greeted cheerfully. "What brings you here?"

Vlad wasted no time. "Principal Nezu, why was I not informed that there is a Quirkless student in my class?" he asked.

Nezu's smile remained, but his eyes grew more serious. "Ah, I see you've met young Midoriya," he said. "Please, have a seat, Vlad, let's discuss this,"

Vlad sat down, still feeling the weight of his unanswered questions. "During the sparring session, Midoriya displayed incredible strength and combat skills, but he never used a Quirk," he told the rat, "I don't understand why he was placed in the Hero Course without one,"

Nezu nodded, his small paws resting on his desk. "Izuku Midoriya is indeed Quirkless, but his admission to the Hero Course is not without merit," Nezu replied.

"Which is what?" Vlad asked, his curiosity piqued. "I was informed by him, as well as Tokage and Honenuki, that he's the third recommended student, which begs another question... who recommended him?"

Nezu's eyes twinkled with a mix of amusement and seriousness. "Despite his Quirklessness, young Midoriya's physical capabilities are not what you would call normal," he began, reaching for a document on his desk.

He pulled out a piece of paper and slid it across to Vlad, who picked it up and began to read. It was Izuku Midoriya's physical test results, and as Vlad's eyes scanned the figures, his eyebrows shot up in surprise.

Izuku's strength, speed, and stamina were off the charts. His strength rivaled that of students with strength enhancement Quirks; he could punch through solid concrete, dent metal, and outclass even the most physically formidable students like Shishida and Rin in combat. Even more astounding was his speed—Izuku could run at an astonishing 60.12 kilometers per hour.

Vlad looked up from the paper, his expression a mixture of amazement and disbelief. "These results... they're incredible. How is this possible for someone without a Quirk?"

Nezu leaned back in his chair, his expression thoughtful. "Truth be told, I don't know myself, but... it is interesting," He said.

Vlad nodded slowly, still processing the information. "But who recommended him? Someone must have seen his potential,"

Nezu's smile widened. "He was recommended by none other than myself," Nezu said.

Vlad's eyes widened in shock. "You recommended him?" he asked, his voice a mix of disbelief and curiosity. "Why?"

Nezu swiveled his chair to face the window, his expression unreadable. "It's... personal," he replied softly.

"Personal?" Vlad repeated, frowning. "In all the years I've known you, Nezu, nothing has ever been personal. So why this?"

Nezu sighed deeply, a weariness in his eyes that Vlad had never seen before. "Because I made a promise to someone that I would take care of him," he said.