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Chapter 18: The Rescue Race Revelation

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The next morning, Japan was buzzing with news of Stain's arrest and Deadpool's dramatic escape. On every street corner, people discussed the Hero Killer's final stand and the mysterious vigilante who helped him. At the League of Villains hideout, Tomura Shigaraki was seething with frustration.

"Damn it!" Tomura crumpled up the newspaper in anger. "Stain's name is all over the news, and they barely mention the Nomu! Our efforts to overshadow him and make the world forget about him have failed miserably."

Kurogiri, ever the voice of reason, tried to calm him down. "The media's focus on Stain might have unexpected consequences. His story could inspire a new wave of villains. Perhaps it's time to adjust our approach."

Tomura slammed his fist on the table. "We did everything right, but Stain is still the center of attention. The world won't forget him or Deadpool's insane escape. We need to rethink our strategy."

Two days later, in a dimly lit hostess bar, two men sat across from each other, one a burly figure and the other a lean man with a cigarette.

"You've seen the news?" the large man grunted. "Crime has escalated since All Might appeared. I'm considering retirement."

"Don't rush into it," the cigarette-smoking man said, sliding a video across the table. "Watch this."

The video showed Stain's dramatic final moments before his arrest, highlighting his passionate declarations about heroism and his disdain for fake heroes. The large man watched with growing interest.

"This," the cigarette man said, "will inspire many, including myself. Stain's ideology will spark a resurgence of villains, and many will align themselves with the remnants of his organization."

The large man's eyes widened. "So you're saying this will fuel new villainous movements?"

"Absolutely," the man replied with a smirk. "Stain's legacy will ignite new threats. Our work is far from over."

With their internships concluded, Class 1-A returned to U.A. High. The students eagerly gathered to share stories and discuss their experiences. Denki Kaminari was particularly animated.

"Man, did you guys see Deadpool's escape? It was incredible!" Denki exclaimed. "He was like a whirlwind, dodging every attack. I mean, Stain was impressive too, but Deadpool's moves were just insane."

"Uh, hey Denki," Y/N chimed in, turning to the audience. "Just a quick side note: we're talking about Deadpool like he's some kind of superhero. Remember, he's technically a vigilante. Not exactly the poster child for the hero league."

Izuku Midoriya shook his head. "Denki, Deadpool's a vigilante. We shouldn't be glorifying that."

"I get it," Denki said, a bit sheepish. "But you can't deny it was amazing."

Tenya Iida, reflecting on his own encounter with Stain, nodded. "It's understandable that some might find elements of Stain's story compelling, given his strong convictions. However, that does not justify his actions."

Tenya stood up, his resolve renewed. "I'm committed to walking the path of heroism, and I hope everyone can join me."

Class 1-A moved to their next class: Foundational Hero Studies with All Might. All Might, beaming with enthusiasm, greeted them.

"Today's lesson is a rescue training race through Playing Ground Gamma," All Might announced. "This construction site is a labyrinth of obstacles. Your goal is to reach the center and meet me."

The class was divided into four groups of five for the race. Izuku, Ojiro, Tenya, Mina, Y/N, and Hanta were the first group to compete. Excitement buzzed through the class as they speculated about who would win. Momo and Kyoka noted that Izuku might struggle due to his Quirk's limitations, while Katsuki confidently predicted Izuku's failure. Others thought Tenya, Ojiro, Sero, Y/N, and Mina had an equal chance.

As the race began, Sero took an early lead. Izuku, using One For All at 5%, swiftly maneuvered through the construction site, showcasing his improved speed and agility. His enhanced movements drew gasps from his classmates, with Shoto and Ochaco noting the resemblance to Y/N's own agile maneuvers from the Stain fight.

"Hey, you!" Y/N said to the audience, pausing for a moment. "Remember when I pulled off that sick escape during the Stain fight? Yeah, apparently, I've got some moves that are pretty memorable. Glad to see they're causing a bit of déjà vu."

Katsuki, watching from the sidelines, was shocked. 'Damn it, Dekus movements are starting to look like mine! How has he improved so much?'

Despite his impressive performance, Izuku accidentally slipped and fell, causing him to lose his lead. Hanta and Y/N crossed the finish line first, with Izuku arriving last.

"Aw, come on!" Y/N exclaimed, throwing their hands up in mock frustration. "I totally had that race in the bag. But hey, at least we made it entertaining."

After the race, All Might praised the group for their growth. "You've all made significant progress since joining U.A. Now, get ready for the end-of-term test."

Approaching Izuku, All Might gave him a thumbs up. "I'm impressed with your improvement. After class, come see me. There's something important I want to discuss about One For All."

Y/N, always curious, overheard the conversation. "Ooh, now that sounds interesting. What's this about One For All? Maybe I'll just stick around and see what's up. Or not. I mean, who needs privacy when you've got a penchant for eavesdropping?"

As the class continued, whispers of Stain's backstory, Deadpool's daring escape, and the mysterious nature of One For All swirled around the students. The day ended with a mix of anticipation and curiosity about the future.