The Final Exam Begins

This year, U.A. had turned part of the final exam into a public exhibition after the Sports Festival's massive response.

All Might versus Yuto?

All of Class 1-A erupted, excitement breaking across their faces.

Izuku Midoriya said eagerly, "No way! That's so intense. All Might versus Yuto? I want to see that!"

Momo Yaoyorozu's cheeks turned slightly pink as she said softly, "All Might is the No. 1 Pro Hero, and Yuto is U.A.'s top first-year student.

"Just thinking about that matchup is enough to make my heart race."

Eijiro Kirishima clenched both fists and roared with passion. "Whoa! That's amazing. I'm really looking forward to this fight.

"I have wanted to see Yuto versus All Might for a long time. Is this a passing of the torch between heroes?"

Tsuyu spoke cautiously. "Yuto-chan is strong, but the other side is All Might, the No. 1 Pro Hero.

"Even if it is two against one, objectively speaking, Yuto-chan and Yaoyorozu-chan's chances of winning are basically zero."

Ochaco nodded. "That's right. Their opponent is All Might, the Symbol of Peace."

Aizawa explained, "You don't need to worry too much about that.

"Because of the huge gap in strength, when the teachers fight you, they will have their strength reduced by forty percent.

"That's the handicap we are giving you."

Hearing that, everyone let out a long breath.

Aizawa continued, "Because we are short on staff, some Pro Heroes will also participate as exam staff.

"Yuto, who placed first at the Sports Festival, will have three matches. Winning two will count as passing.

"Todoroki, who placed second, will have two matches. Winning one will count as passing.

"Kirishima, who placed third, will also have two matches. Winning one will count as passing.

"In this exam, the stronger the student, the harder the test."

The moment he finished, everyone cried out in surprise.

For Yuto, three matches meant a nightmare-level exam.

Aizawa coughed once and continued, "If you want to go to the forest training camp, try not to make stupid mistakes.

"Only students who pass will have a chance to attend the forest training camp.

"Now, I will announce the remaining matchups."

Tsuyu Asui and Fumikage Tokoyami versus Ectoplasm.

Ochaco Uraraka and Toru Hagakure versus Midnight.

Katsuki Bakugo and Eijiro Kirishima versus Kamui Woods.

After announcing the main groups, Aizawa added, "Next are the extra matches for the top three students from the Sports Festival.

"Yuto versus Shota Aizawa. Yuto versus Present Mic.

"Kirishima versus Cementoss.

"Todoroki versus Death Arms.

"For Todoroki, Yuto, and Kirishima's extra matches, you may choose a partner to work with, or you may fight the teacher alone.

"That's everything for the final exam. Take some time to process it."

After saying that, Aizawa left immediately.

At that moment, all of Class 1-A was buzzing with excitement.

Izuku Midoriya said, "Present Mic, Shota Aizawa, and All Might are some of the strongest teachers at U.A. High School.

"You could even call them the dream team of U.A.'s teachers. Your opponents are really tough."

Momo nodded. "That's right, especially All Might. "Yuto, your final exam really is at nightmare difficulty."

Yuto smiled lightly. "There's no need to think too much about it. Whatever happens, happens.

"No matter who my opponent is, there is only one result for me."

Tsuyu said, "Yuto-chan is as confident as ever."

Ochaco looked excited, her fighting spirit fully lit. "I'm fired up now too. I have to work hard.

"I want to go to the forest training camp with Yuu-kun."

Mina waved both hands excitedly. "Same! I really want to go to the forest training camp with Yuto too. I'm going to win!"

"Forest training camp, huh? That sounds great. I'm really looking forward to it."

"Let's give it everything. Even if our opponents are teachers, we have to fight!"

For a while, all of Class 1-A was lively and excited.

They were looking forward to the final exam.

Even more than that, they were looking forward to the forest training camp.

Over the following days, Yuto went to Momo Yaoyorozu's house to study for the exam.

At the same time, he trained like a madman.

He made his final preparations for the final exam.

After that period of intense training, his purple Armament Haki mastery reached twenty percent.

He also mastered several sword techniques, including One Hundred Eight Pound Phoenix, Bull Horns, Extreme Tiger Hunt, and several others.

Among them, the strongest was one of the secret techniques of Three Sword Style.

Great Three Thousand Worlds.

Overall, Yuto was satisfied with the results of his training.

Momo watched Yuto's entire training process and sighed.

"Yuto, you really are a training maniac."

In Yuto's words, reaching the top of the hero world would never be easy. Time passed.

Soon, the day of the exam arrived.

Early in the morning, Yuto hurried toward U.A. High School.

On the way to U.A., traffic was packed everywhere.

It was even crazier than it had been during the U.A. Sports Festival.

According to rumors, resale prices had climbed as high as two hundred thousand yen per ticket.

Even then, there were almost none available.

The online discussion continued to rise as well. The reason was simple.

It was all because of U.A. High School's promotional slogan.

They had described the battle between All Might and Yuto as:

A Passing of the Torch Between Heroes.

With All Might's popularity and Yuto's popularity, that match alone was enough to fill people with anticipation.

As time passed, the public's excitement reached its peak.

With everyone watching eagerly, U.A. High School's first-year final exam was about to begin.

At the exam arena, every seat in the stands was filled. The crowd was roaring.

Spectators raised their arms and shouted. "Good luck, boys and girls!"

"Future Pro Heroes, show us what you've got!"

"Even if your opponents are teachers, don't lose too badly!"

"Yuto, come out already!"

"Yeah! We've been waiting forever. Where is Yuto?"

With the crowd buzzing in anticipation, U.A. High School's first-year final exam officially began.

In the commentary booth, Present Mic's voice boomed with his usual energy.

"I never thought we would meet again so soon after the U.A. Sports Festival!

"This time, we are here for U.A. High School's first-year final exam!

"Welcome, everyone!"

"This final exam will feature first-year students fighting against U.A. High School's teachers.

"The students who win will earn a spot at the forest training camp.

"The teachers will have their strength reduced by forty percent.

"Those are the rules. Now, let us welcome our first-year examinees!"

"First to enter is U.A. High School's Hero Course, Class 1-A!"

The entire audience held its breath. Excitement surged through them.

All eyes turned toward the entrance tunnel.

After all, Yuto was in Class 1-A.

Most of the audience had come for him.

From the entrance tunnel, Yuto led the students of Class 1-A as they jogged toward the exam arena.

The arena was strangely quiet.

But the moment Yuto took his first step into the arena, the silence shattered.

The entire crowd erupted for him.

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