--Hiroto POV--
[U.A. High School, Field Gamma, Japan]
Then as the test starts, I can't help but look around the people here. Currently, the strongest in Class 1-A is me.
After that, it's Bakugo or Todoroki depending on the circumstances. Then there is Kirishima and after that, it depends on the others. But my attention soon draws to the first test begins it was the 50-meter run.
Ida is the first in that with 3.2 seconds. At least until it was my turn when my turn came, my running partner was Bakugo he grinned, sparking explosions in his hands, "Heh. Be prepared to eat my dust extra!"
I merely returned with a sly grin, readying myself on the ground and preparing to dive, permitting him to use his explosions, whispering for him to hear, "I should be saying that to you. I can easily surpass you in speed."
He glared at me but sweated a bit more in anger. We readied ourselves in our stances, going down on all fours. Then, having [Full Cowl], and [Edit – Low Gravity] at the ready.
Prepared we heard the countdown from the measuring machine say, "Go-"
*SWOOOSH*
*BOOOOM*
Immediately I dashed forward feeling the brunt force of Bakugo's [Explosion] Quirk. But only for a second as my control over my Quirks made it easier for me to dash forward ahead leaving Bakugo to eat my dust.
*THUD*
We both arrived at the finishing line as the machine announced the tallies of our speed time listening intently to the records made. I made sure I held back a bit to ensure I didn't break Bakugo.
"0.28 seconds."
"3.34 seconds."
As soon as the others heard this, they immediately turned towards me. Even Todoroki and Ida have a shocked expression looking at me. After all, 0.28 seconds to run a 50 meter. And that was me holding back lightly so as not to disrupt Bakugo.
Eventually, I made sure I stayed on top of all the activities given while trying my best in all of them. I knew Aizawa wasn't serious about expelling anyone, but that won't stop me from being the Strongest.
But I also noticed Aizawa smiling at me. If I had to guess, it would be that I'm calm and discerning, especially in the presence of authority.
Gazing around I see that everyone else was either unnerved or motivated by his previous threats. But for me, I didn't exhibit so much as a trace of nervousness considering I knew the plot and future and, I also had the power to contend with prime All Might.
Although I did try to be on top of everything, I did let Momo to surpass me. Her Quirk [Creation] was specifically made to be good in these types of events.
So, I let Momo to utilizing her OverModified [Creation] Quirk to produce items, I would've easily claimed first place on the board. Speaking of Momo, she dominated nearly every event in the Quirk Apprehension Test. In this case I just went easy and took second place because I had to build confidence for my cute Girl Friend.
Her worst performance was during the grip test since she had to save her fat cells to create her items. This aspect of Momo's Quirk is the reason for her slim figure, as she constantly burns her fat to create objects.
It is also possible that this is a significant weakness because if she generates too much without replacing her calories, she can become weak and anemic which was alleviated with OverModification. But despite that, she usually came in either first, second places.
Despite my training to become a bit more flexible, I was nowhere near as limber as some of the girls. Tsuyu made the seated toe-touch look like a joke as her body was flexible to the point of a contortionist.
It just made me realize there are some things in areas even I lack. If anything, it just helped me not be that arrogant in the future. Regardless this made me more aware of what I lack in the future.
*Shiii*
That was when Aizawa-Sensei used his handheld holographic projector to display the results. And I have to say I did good than I thought getting tied to 1st place.
Even Midoriya with good control of OFA wasn't the last place. He actually had a respectable good ranking knowing that he only had OFA for just one year.
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1st: Hiroto Hoshino, Momo Yaoyorozu
3rd: Shoto Todoroki
4th: Katsuki Bakugo
5th: Tenya Ida
6th: Fumikage Tokoyami
7th: Yui Kodai
8th: Itsuka Kendo
9th: Eijiro Kirishima
10th: Mina Ashido
11th: Ochaco Uraraka
12th: Izuku Midoriya
13th: Kinoko Komori
14th: Tsuyu Asui
15th: Yuga Aoyama
16th: Hanta Sero
17th: Denki Kaminari
18th: Kyoka Jiro
19th: Toru Hagakure
20th: Minoru Mineta
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Seeing the scoreboard Bakugo had a borderline murderous look on his face as he screamed in a shocked tone, "This is impossible! There's no way I'm worse than that Extra!!"
Similarly distraught by the results Mineta was on his hands and knees, a steady stream of tears pouring from his eyes as he muttered in a heartbroken tone, "Expelled on the first day… how else would I get my harem…"
Tough luck buddy. Exhibiting a general lack of regard for the duo's opinion and feelings, Aizawa's expression and tone were cold as he stared down Bakugo and asserted in a harsh tone, "If you were going to complain about the results, you should have tried harder during the test… and you."
That was when I was stunned hearing Aizawa's words surprising me as he looked at Mineta and added in a cold tone, "As for you, hurry up and go get changed. As of this moment, you're expelled from the Hero Course."
Mineta soon exclaimed in a depressed tone crawling towards Aizawa like a strange insect as he screamed, "Nooooooooooo! Please give me another chance, Aizawa-sensei! I can do better! I will do better…!"
Ignoring Mineta completely Aizawa passed his gaze over the rest of the Class saying in a neutral tone with a grin, "This concludes the Quirk Apprehension Test. Get changed over and return to class. You'll find your schedules and curriculum sheets posted on your desks. Since today is a half-day, you can use the rest of homeroom to familiarize yourselves with one another."
Without waiting for anyone to respond, and with Mineta still clinging to his leg, Aizawa turned around and walked away. In his wake, a tense silence descended upon everyone present, some exhibiting disbelief while others were relieved, they weren't the ones expelled.
Honestly, I'm personally glad that pervert is gone. I didn't want to see him anywhere near Momo. I seem to recall when he met Eri for the first time he said these exact words 'I'm Mineta! I can't wait to see how you look in ten years.' Yeah… I'm totally glad that pervert is gone.
Bakugo only stormed off after everything was over and didn't even care about Deku, he can't be harsh on anyone here. Even Momo was stunned seeing that this test was the real deal with everyone dumbfounded what to do. I reminded Momo of when Nejire had told us that a whole class was expelled from the hero course and tell her that it was the same teacher.
Shrugging at this though everyone seems to have different things going in their heads after today's events. Even me. I didn't think Aizawa would straight up expel Mineta but he did and has done so in the past.
Was it because I made everyone try to do their best after my performance? Or was it the realistic approach after seeing Mineta leering at the girls? Or was it because of my presence changing Aizawa to be direct?
So, many unknown factors that are out of my control, even though I tried to stay out of the main story as much as I possibly could till this time. If changes like this could happen then it only made me more cautious on what to predict in the future.
There are things I must carefully consider knowing this now… this just proved that I'm in a real world and not in an anime with a Broccoli boy with lots of Plot Armor. So, I just need to get stronger so that I don't get swept in by any villains or any other schemes.
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