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Chapter 23: Sports Festival Arc (Final Part)

-Reader-

"Huh..so Shoto lost."

Izuku:"Yeah..."

"Hey, don't beat yourself up about losing to two face earlierl. It's really no big deal. You screwed him up by using your cheek to flick your finger for crying out loud!"

Izuku:"That still hurts like hell. *chuckles*"

Present Mic:"F/n L/n, versus, Katsuki Bakugo

"Huh...? Looks like I'm up."

Izuku:"Good luck F/n, I really hope you win."

"Thanks, Broccoli Head!"

Earlier....

In the aftermath of Izuku and Shoto's showdown, Katsuki finds himself annoyed as he overhears fans discussing the battle. Shoto exits the arena and encounters his father in the corridor. Endeavor praises Shoto for using his fire powers and offers him the chance to become his sidekick after graduation. Shoto ignores the offer and reveals he hasn't rescinded his disavowal of his father. He says the only reason he used his left side is because he forgot about Endeavor completely during that moment. As he walks away, Shoto says he remains unsure about his fire power and suggests he may not need Endeavor at all. 

Izuku is taken to Recovery Girl'stemporary nurses office where she informs Izuku that he has gravely injured his arm and requires surgery. She disapproves of Izuku pushing the limits of his body and scolds All Mightfor encouraging him to this point. Tenya, Ochaco, Minoru and Tsuyuabruptly enter the room to check on their friend. They inform him that matches have been postponed to repair the arena. Recovery Girl forces them all to leave so that she can prepare for surgery, further worrying the group. Despite being weak and injured, Izuku apologizes to All Might for letting him down, having focused more on helping Shoto then actually trying to defeat him. All Might replies that although Izuku was defeated, he still helped Shoto realize something very important about himself and states that meddling where someone doesn't have to is the essence of being a hero. 

Recovery Girl removes Izuku's friends from her office after they check on his condition

The matches resume with the next one on one of the second bracket: Tenya vs Ibara Shiozaki. She tries to attack using her vines, but Tenya opens up the battle using his Recipro Burst and quickly runs her out of bounds to win the match. Then, Fumikage scores an equally as quick victory by pushing Mina out of bounds with Dark Shadow. Tsuyu and Minoru comment on Fumikage's overwhelming strength and Ochaco remains concerned about Izuku's condition.

Izuku is healed enough by Recovery Girl to walk, and realizes that his hand has been permanently damaged from overusing his Quirk. Recovery Girl warns Izuku and All Might that she will no longer heal these self inflicted injuries anymore, and insists that they find a new way for Izuku to use One For All.

All Might leads his protege office and ponders Recovery Girl's suggestion. Izuku interrupts, suggesting that All Might find a new worthy successor because there were other competitors who gave the Sports Festival more effort then he did. All Might agrees that there are a number of incredible talents at the school, but then reveals that he was Quirkless as a young man just like Izuku. Izuku is in disbelief the Number One Hero was once without a power of his own, and All Might tells Izuku that he reminds him of his former self. He goes on to praise Izuku because he has exceeded expectations repeatedly, and even says that he believes Izuku will do incredible things with One For All one day. Encouraged by his mentor, Izuku promises to do his best, and they both return to watching the remainder of the Sports Festival. 

Tenya tries to contact his brother Tensei after his match to discuss his victory, but Tensei is off on a mission and sends his brother to voice mail. Tensei is searching Hosu City and eventually locates and confronts the Hero Killer: Stain. Izuku returns to the stands in time for Katsuki and Eijirl match but is upset he missed both Tenya and Fumikage's victories. Eijiro grazes Katsuki's cheek, cutting it open, and the latter counters with an explosion to Eijiro's side. Eijiro's hardening ability negates Katsuki's attacks, allowing his to draw out the match. Izuku is shocked to find that Katsuki is on the defensive, being forced to evade Eijiro's flurry of punches. Tenya happens upon Izuku, who congratulates him on his victory and suggests Ingenium must be proud. He tells Izuku that he tried to inform Ingenium but to no avail, and that he will hopefully be able to later notify his brother of further victories in the festival.