Wings of Awakening

Part 18

Izuku made his way back to the viewing area, still feeling a bit weary but determined to watch the remaining matches. As he took his seat, Kirishima and Kaminari leaned over with concerned looks.

"Hey, man, you good?" Kirishima asked, giving Izuku a thumbs-up.

"Yeah, Recovery Girl fixed me up," Izuku replied with a small smile. "Just a bit tired, but I'm fine."

All Might then addressed the class, asking, "Who do you think was the MVP of this match?"

Momo quickly raised her hand. "Midoriya. He anticipated how Bakugo would react and avoided spending too much time engaging him in a direct fight. By incapacitating him quickly, Midoriya could join Uraraka and help her reach the bomb, successfully completing the objective. He balanced his combat strategy with the mission goal."

The class murmured in agreement, and even All Might gave an approving nod. "An insightful answer, Yaoyorozu. Keep in mind that thinking on your feet is crucial in the field."

The rest of the matches continued, each pairing showcasing the unique strengths and quirks of the students:

Team C (Heroes: Shoto Todoroki & Momo Yaoyorozu) vs. Team D (Villains: Mina Ashido & Rikido Sato):
Todoroki and Yaoyorozu made an impressive team, with Todoroki quickly freezing the building's entrance and corridors to limit movement. Yaoyorozu then used her quirk to produce insulation and protection against Mina's acid. Despite Sato's enhanced strength, he struggled with Todoroki's relentless ice. Together, Todoroki's defensive tactics and Momo's adaptability helped them secure a swift victory, as they incapacitated the villains before they could defend the "bomb."

Team E (Heroes: Fumikage Tokoyami & Tsuyu Asui) vs. Team F (Villains: Denki Kaminari & Kyoka Jiro):
Tokoyami's Dark Shadow gave the heroes a significant advantage, shielding them from Kaminari's electricity and Jiro's sound attacks. Tsuyu used her agility to sneak past Jiro's scouting attempts and get closer to the bomb. Despite Kaminari's strong electric output, Dark Shadow neutralized most attacks, and Tokoyami coordinated well with Tsuyu to retrieve the "bomb" efficiently, resulting in a win for the heroes.

Team G (Heroes: Eijiro Kirishima & Hanta Sero) vs. Team H (Villains: Mezo Shoji & Minoru Mineta):
This match was a display of endurance and creativity. Shoji's multi-limb quirk allowed him to hold off Kirishima's hardened attacks, while Mineta used his sticky balls to set traps throughout the building. Sero tried to maneuver around with his tape to avoid the traps, while Kirishima kept Shoji occupied. After a long struggle, Shoji's quick thinking and Mineta's strategic traps gave the villains the upper hand, securing their win.

Team I (Heroes: Yuga Aoyama & Toru Hagakure) vs. Team J (Villains: Mashirao Ojiro & Koji Koda):
Hagakure's invisibility made it challenging for Ojiro and Koda to track her movements, while Aoyama used his laser to create distractions. However, Koda summoned small animals to help locate their invisible foe, and Ojiro's martial arts skills made it difficult for Aoyama to get close to the bomb. With coordination and patience, Team J managed to defend the bomb successfully, granting the villains a win.

Each match showcased a variety of quirks, strategies, and teamwork, giving the students valuable insight into their peers' capabilities and their own strengths and weaknesses.