The shock from Ron's throw still hadn't worn off.
2,985 meters. A new record. Not even All Might's students had reached that.
Bakugo stood stiff, fists clenched. Rage bubbled behind his eyes as Ron walked past him like nothing happened.
"Copy quirks, huh?" Bakugo muttered. "Cheater."
Ron paused and looked over his shoulder. "It's not cheating if the world gave me the gift."
Bakugo growled. "Then let's see how your 'gift' holds up in a real fight."
Aizawa raised an eyebrow. "Hmm. Looks like we have a match already."
He pulled out a tablet and tapped a few buttons.
"Everyone, pair up. We're doing battle trials. Two students on each team—one hero, one villain. It's a simple objective: heroes stop the villains, or the villains protect the bomb."
He looked at Ron and Bakugo. "You two will be the villains. Teaming up."
Bakugo's eye twitched. "You've got to be kidding me."
Aizawa ignored him. "Your opponents: Midoriya and Iida. You've got 10 minutes to prepare. Now go."
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🏢 Inside the Trial Building
Ron leaned against a wall, arms crossed. "We going to talk strategy?"
Bakugo scoffed. "You stay out of my way. I'll blow them both to pieces."
Ron didn't respond. He already had what he needed.
> [Quirk Copied: Explosion – Bakugo Katsuki]
[Quirk Copied: Engine – Iida Tenya]
[Quirk Copied: One For All – Midoriya Izuku (Full sync: 10%)]
[Skill Sync Enabled]
His system was growing stronger by the minute.
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⚔️ The Battle Begins
"Heroes, go!"
Midoriya and Iida rushed into the building. Iida sprinted ahead while Deku followed with caution.
Ron stood at the top floor near the bomb. Bakugo had stormed off, looking for a direct fight.
Seconds later, explosions echoed below. Bakugo had found Midoriya.
Ron stayed calm. As Iida burst into the room, Ron activated Engine in his legs and Blackwhip (copied from Deku earlier during training).
He dashed forward, faster than Iida expected, and wrapped him in black tendrils.
Before Iida could react, Ron tapped his shoulder.
> [Quirk Boost: Engine – Enhanced Speed Acquired]
Ron smiled. "Thanks."
Then Deku crashed through the wall, bruised but standing. "Ron—what are you doing with all these quirks?"
Ron's eyes crackled with energy.
"Winning."
He activated One For All and launched forward with a thunderous punch.
Midoriya barely dodged, gasping.
Ron landed beside the bomb, hand resting casually on it.
"Villains win."
The alarm buzzed.
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