Class 1-A Under Pressure

The remaining villains moved with experience Class 1-A did not have.

Kurogiri opened and closed small warp gates to break their formation. Twice's clones flooded the clearing, forcing the students to spend strength on bodies that kept coming. Himiko Toga slipped through gaps that should not have existed. Mr. Compress stayed patient, always waiting for one careless step.

Mina threw acid across the ground, forcing Toga to jump back.

Ochaco touched a fallen log and sent it floating into a cluster of clones.

Tsuyu caught Ibara with her tongue and pulled her farther from the center of the fight.

Momo created shields and restraints as fast as she could, but the pressure kept building.

"They're too coordinated," Momo said.

"That mist is the problem," Todoroki answered. "It keeps resetting the battlefield."

Midoriya smashed through three clones, only for five more to appear.

"Twice's numbers are growing too fast!"

Bakugo blasted one clone apart and aimed at Kurogiri.

"Then we blow up the source!"

A warp gate opened under his feet.

Todoroki froze the edge of the mist just in time, giving Bakugo enough space to kick away.

"Watch your footing."

"I know!"

Above them, the helicopter reporter spoke quickly.

"Class 1-A is fighting hard, but the League's remaining members are using their experience to keep the students pinned down!"

In the League's hideout, All For One watched with renewed calm.

"Kurogiri has done well."

Tomura's fingers stopped twitching.

"So Dabi losing was not the end."

"Dabi's defeat exhausted Yuto Kanzaki. That alone was valuable."

On the screen, Yuto stood near the edge of the clearing, breathing heavily while watching the fight.

All For One's voice lowered.

"Even as an enemy, learn from him. Yuto Kanzaki understands morale, positioning, and timing better than most adults. That is why those children still believe they can win."

Tomura's eyes narrowed. "I hate him."

"Hatred is useful only if it teaches you where to strike."

The League pushed Class 1-A back another step.

All For One leaned into his chair.

"It is ending."

Then Yuto raised his head.

All For One's calm expression cracked.

"What is he doing now?"

Tomura stared at the screen. Yuto was smiling.

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