My Hero Academia Symbol of Hope (DC x MHA)

Rematch

As the battle rages on, Izuku clutches his chest, feeling the lingering heat of his newfound power. Blackwhip had surged out of him uncontrollably, but now, thanks to Hitoshi's Brainwashing, the tendrils have calmed. Izuku knows that it's only a matter of time before the power surges again, but right now, the fight isn't over.

"Izuku, be careful!" Ochako calls out, her voice filled with concern. She watches as Hitoshi uses his Capturing Weapon, the thick coils of rope snapping back toward him as he yanks them forcefully, sending Izuku sprawling to the ground. She gasps in shock, realizing that Hitoshi had pulled off a move she hadn't anticipated—he was stronger than Izuku, even without his Brainwashing.

"What the...?" Izuku stumbles but quickly pushes himself back to his feet, shaking off the impact. The struggle from earlier has left him winded, and now his muscles ache from the collision.

Hitoshi stands there, smirking slightly, his eyes flicking between Izuku and Ochako, preparing for his next move.

"That's better than I expected." Hitoshi's voice is cool, calculating.

Izuku stands firm, a determined expression on his face as he looks over to Ochako.

"I wasn't using my Quirk at full force," Izuku explains quickly. "I didn't want to put everyone at risk again... I can't afford another mistake." His voice is low, regret evident in his tone. He feels the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, but there's a spark of something deeper in his eyes: resolve.

Ochako, looking uncertain, shakes her head. "We can pull back, Izuku." Her concern for him is clear, but Izuku's determination only grows stronger.

"No," he says firmly. "If we can't beat Hitoshi now, we won't get another chance. This is our moment. We need to win!"

Izuku's words are filled with conviction, and he steps forward again, glancing at the other members of Class 1-A who have gathered around, ready to continue fighting.

Back in the viewing area, Eraser Head remains watchful, his eyes fixed on the students. The chaotic scene unfolding below doesn't phase him as much as it might others. He's been watching these kids grow, and now it's time for them to truly prove what they're made of.

"They're still determined," Eraser Head remarks, his voice cold but with an underlying warmth. He can tell they aren't giving up—not Izuku, not Hitoshi, not any of them.

Vlad King, sitting beside him, watches the tension unfold between the two classes and can't help but voice his concerns. "Are you sure it's safe to keep going? That outburst from Izuku..." His voice trails off, his concern for the students apparent. "Maybe we should stop the match. I'm worried about what could happen next."

Eraser Head glances over at him, his eyes narrow but full of understanding. "If it happens again, I'll stop it." His tone is definitive, his stance unwavering. "But right now, Izuku's holding himself back. Hitoshi has control over his Quirk again. I can tell they all still want this. They'll make it through."

Vlad King gives him a sideways glance, a slight grin tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You know, for someone who never smiles, you're a lot nicer than you look."

Eraser Head gives him a flat look but grunts in reluctant agreement. "Someone's gotta look out for them." He turns his gaze back to the students below, his attention still sharp, focused.

The atmosphere in the arena is electric as the students of Class 1-A and Class 1-B continue to clash. Mina is in her element, launching her Acid Shots with precision, forcing the opposing team to take cover. Her bright, energetic movements contrast sharply with the intensity of the battle. But the pressure is on, and she needs to keep the momentum for her team.