The Ridewatch Hero (Kamen Rider Zi-o x My Hero Academia)

Ch. 32 - Final Exams - Part 1

It had been a few days since Ryou had been intertwined with Tsuyu and Sunny.  Since then, the school announced that before the summer would start, the students were going to partake in a final exam, supposedly, fighting robots.

But Ryou didn't believe that one bit.  He knew there'd be a twist, or something else thrown into the mix. It couldn't be that easy.

Since they announced the final exams, Ryou was given a break from the romance drama.  To be honest, thinking about it almost made him dizzy.  Two girls throwing themselves at him?  To be honest, it was nice to think about progressing as a Kamen Rider again.

His training didn't stop, either.  He had trained a lot more with his newfound Zi-O II Ridewatch and Geiz Revive Ridewatch.  Each had become a powerful asset to his collection.  It was about time he saw himself progress and grow.  And he couldn't be happier with his progress.

With time to focus on his training as well, he took what he learned from Decade, and worked hard to make himself stronger.

And just in time, too.  The day came when the final exams were upon them.

Ryou had no trouble passing the written part of the exam.  That was easy.  Since he buckled down, focused, and stayed on track, he could easily crush the written finals no problem.

Now came time for the real test.  All the students were gathered in front of ten teachers/Pro Heroes.

Ryou was shocked to find out he'd be teamed with Sunny...and that their opponent was...

All Might?!

"Hang on, you're already facing Midoriya and Bakugou...so why not get another Pro Hero instead?"

All Might gave a laugh. "Nonsense!  I'd be very happy to test your power so far.  Don't be silly, young Ryou!"

Dang it.

All Might wouldn't be an easy opponent.  He could use Hyper Muteki...but that would just mean that everything he went through with Todoroki was pointless.

Ryou looked down at familiar Ridewatch, a black one with a blue and red eye gleaming up at him.

The Black Hazard Ridewatch.

He hadn't used it a whole lot since it was given to him...but apparently it's power was monstrous.

Maybe it wouldn't hurt to consider it?

"Ryou..." Sunny broke his train of thought, standing in front of him.

Ryou snapped back into reality, silently groaning under his breath as he knew what was going to happen.  The rest of the group was watching some of the "exams" take place on a screen, so he had no real excuse to avoid Sunny.

"I just wanted to say, I'm sorry for causing any inconvenience to you during these last few days...it's just..."

Ryou sighed. "Please stop.  This isn't the time or the place.  I'm trying to focus."

Sunny watch Ryou walk away into a corner, taking out Ridewatch after Ridewatch and mumbling to himself.

Ryou...

And so, time started to pass.  The students went through their final exams, a pair at a time, facing the teachers in combat.  How did it work?  Either the teachers would have to be subdued by slapping cuffs on their wrists, or the students would have to make it to an exit point.

Ryou was studying each match as it happened.  Although he was more interested in the match between Deku and Bakugou, these other matches that took place allowed him to get some insight on how things would work.  Plus, it was interesting to see how the students would plan things approaching the teachers.