Chapter 197: Chapter 196: SIS and Momo
"The original plan was for me to oversee Todoroki and Kaminari. With my Quirk, I could erase theirs, forcing them to experience combat without their powers and understand what it's like to lose their abilities," Aizawa explained, glancing down at the profiles for Kaminari and Todoroki on the table in front of him.
"But I vetoed that idea," Principal Nezu interjected, smiling as he clarified his reasoning.
"Rather than suppressing them by taking away their Quirks, I believe it's more impactful to let them unleash their full strength and still be overpowered. The latter would leave a much deeper impression on those two 'geniuses.'"
"Understood," Aizawa replied, narrowing his eyes slightly before turning to All Might. "And among us teachers, you're the only one who can crush them with overwhelming strength while holding back enough to ensure their safety."
Aizawa paused and added, "Originally, though, I had planned for you to take charge of Midoriya and Bakugo."
"Huh?" All Might's eyebrows furrowed in confusion.
"It wasn't because of their abilities or accomplishments," Aizawa clarified. "It was purely because of their rocky relationship."
The room grew quiet as Aizawa's tone turned more serious, and his gaze at All Might became sharper.
"You seem to have a particular fondness for Midoriya. I thought having you guide him would be valuable. However, with Kaminari and Todoroki requiring special attention, I'll handle Midoriya and Bakugo myself."
All Might blinked, his expression slightly stiff. "Aizawa-kun sees right through me," he thought to himself. "Does it really show that I care so much about Young Midoriya?"
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"The next student is Momo Yaoyorozu, one of our recommended students this year," Aizawa said, shifting his attention as he pulled out her file.
"In terms of versatility, her Quirk is arguably the most balanced in Class 1-A. She also possesses a remarkable level of intelligence. However, her ability to make on-the-spot decisions and apply that intelligence in unpredictable scenarios is still lacking."
He closed the file and turned to Principal Nezu. "So, I've decided that someone with a 'high IQ' like yourself should take charge of mentoring this high-IQ young lady."
"No objections!" the other teachers chimed in unanimously.
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"As for Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu, the current plan is to pair him with Kirishima and have them face the Cementoss teacher," Aizawa continued.
However, he paused and glanced over at Cementoss. "But there's something worth considering, All Might recently reported that Tetsutetsu has developed a new skill that allows him to move at extremely high speeds in short bursts."
Cementoss frowned thoughtfully. "Can I see what this move looks like first?"
"Of course," Aizawa said. He pulled out a remote control and pressed a button, dimming the lights in the conference room. A projection screen lit up on the wall, displaying footage of Tetsutetsu using the technique during a recent exercise.
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"Whoa, COOL!" Present Mic exclaimed, leaning forward as Tetsutetsu suddenly vanished from the screen, reappearing about ten meters away in an instant.
"A very impressive skill," remarked Ectoplasm, nodding in approval.
"It's definitely unexpected," Midnight added, pushing up her red glasses as she studied the footage. "This move perfectly addresses one of Tetsutetsu's main weaknesses. Honestly, with this, he might even qualify as a genius in his own right."
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Cementoss, however, analyzed the footage more critically. "The speed is undeniably impressive, much faster than anything I can manage. But the distance covered seems to be limited to less than ten meters," he observed.
"Additionally, judging by how his breathing becomes noticeably heavier after each use, it seems the move places significant strain on his body."
He leaned back slightly, arms crossed in thought. "If there's enough distance between us when the fight starts, I'm confident I can counter him before he closes the gap. But if he starts within ten meters, he could likely overwhelm me immediately."
Aizawa nodded at the analysis. "Understood. Then I'll leave Tetsutetsu and Kirishima to you, Cementoss."
"Got it," Cementoss replied.
"Now, let's move on to the other pairings…"
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The next morning, Kaminari woke up feeling refreshed after a full night's sleep. After enjoying breakfast prepared by his mother, he grabbed his bag and headed out with Tetsutetsu, taking the new train line to Shizuoka Prefecture as usual.
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After a long day of studying and training, Kaminari and Tetsutetsu left U.A. as the fiery red sun began to set in the west.
"Tetsutetsu, you head home first," Kaminari said as they reached the school gates. "I'm heading over to Momo's place."
"Study session?" Tetsutetsu asked curiously.
"Sort of," Kaminari replied vaguely, glancing at Momo beside him. Truthfully, he was curious about what Momo had been so secretive about.
Momo, however, simply smiled—a gentle, elegant curve of her lips that gave nothing away.
"Alright then," Tetsutetsu said with a shrug. He waved goodbye and turned to leave.
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As Tetsutetsu departed, Kyoka's phone suddenly vibrated in her pocket. She pulled it out to find a message from Kazama, someone she hadn't heard from in a while.
The message read: "Kyoka! I've discovered something incredible about my Quirk. I'll head over to your place in ten minutes to show you!"
"Kyoka? Kyoka?"
Hearing her name, Kyoka looked up from her phone to see Kaminari calling to her from beside a luxury car.
"Haha, why are you spacing out? I've been calling you for a while," Kaminari teased with a laugh, amused by her distracted expression. "She's so cute when she does that," he thought to himself.
"But hey, stay safe on your way home," he added with a wave before stepping into the car, which slowly drove off into the distance, leaving Kyoka standing there with a blank expression.
"Yeah… I will," Kyoka muttered softly as she watched the taillights disappear. She then turned and began heading home.
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Meanwhile, in the car, Kaminari turned to Momo and asked, "So, can you tell me what's going on now?"
Momo nodded, brushing a strand of hair away from her face before dropping a bombshell. "We have SIS memory alloy at home."
Kaminari's eyes widened slightly, caught off guard. He took a moment to process her words before letting out a soft chuckle.
"Well, I guess it makes sense. The Yaoyorozu and Mitsui are both prominent families, it would be strange if your family didn't have what the Mitsui family has.
But Momo shook her head, her expression serious. "You're underestimating how rare SIS is. Not every wealthy family has access to it.
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