𝚄𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚙𝚙𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎 [MHA Fanfiction] I

CHAPTER 025

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✎ℂℍ𝔸ℙ 𝟘𝟚𝟝: 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐀. 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞, a dazzling event that transformed the stadium into a roaring cauldron of energy and excitement. Thousands of fans packed the stands, their cheers creating a wave of sound that reverberated through the air, shaking the very ground beneath the participants. The stadium itself was massive, its colossal walls towering high, filled with flashing lights, banners, and flags representing the hopes of aspiring heroes from all over the country.

Vibrant colors filled the arena as fireworks exploded overhead, leaving trails of shimmering sparks across the sky. Giant monitors displayed close-up shots of the competitors, zooming in on their expressions as the crowd cheered for their favorite students.

The obstacle race was in full swing, and chaos had broken out as students from the different courses scrambled to gain the upper hand. The two first challenges were already behind them, but the course ahead stretched far and wide. And soon the third obstacle appeared before their eyes.

Kimiko's eyes widened slightly, taking in the sight of the deep canyon that stretched out before her. What the hell is that, now? Instead of solid platforms or any clear path, the only way across was a series of tightropes suspended high above the canyon floor. They swayed ominously in the wind, thin and unstable, with the jagged rocks below promising a harsh fall for anyone who lost their balance.

"HEY! HEY! Found the Robot Inferno's easy? Let's see how you'll feel about this obstacle!"

The redhead skidded to a halt at the edge of the steel cable, her heart pounding as she glanced down at the dizzying height between her and the ground below. Her breath hitched for a second, and she swallowed hard. The gap wasn't just wide—it was a sheer drop to the canyon floor, and one wrong move could send her plummeting. Do they think we're birds or something? Why the heck is the gap between here and down there huge like that?!

The tension in the air was palpable, and Present Mic's voice filled the stadium once more, adding to the sense of impending challenge. "Welcome to "The Fall", folks! A canyon crossing like no other! Contestants must make their way across these treacherous tightropes. One wrong step and it's a long way down!"

Thank you for emphasizing the word "long", sensei. Kimiko deadpanned.

Hearing the unmistakable sound of footsteps rapidly approaching, Kimiko turned her head, catching the sight of students running toward her. Sure enough, the contestants who the flaming and frozen robots had delayed were catching up. And there's no way they catch up to her when she's already dealing with passing Shoto.

The turquoise-eyed girl clicked her tongue in annoyance, her lips tugging into a frown. Great, here comes the herd. She could see some of them eyeing the tightropes with apprehension, and she couldn't help but smirk again.

Well, good luck to them, I guess.

With a quick decision, she stretched her legs, flames flickering around her feet as she prepared to do what she did best—improvise. In one swift motion, she kicked off the ground and propelled herself upward, activating her quirk. Flames roared around her feet, forming an intense barrier of heat and propelling her above the canyon. The sudden burst of energy sent her soaring through the air, leaving the narrow tightropes below and the struggling contestants far behind.