The trio prowled the dark silently, making sure they made as little noise as possible. They don’t know how the teachers will find them, but they can’t be too careful.
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The only issue was Shoji, who wasn’t as stealthy as Tokoyami or Tsuyu. But even that is a part of the test. Sometimes you have to work with people who don’t have your skillset. But they may have something else just as valuable.
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Shoji’s quirk creates ears along his multiple appendages, allowing him to hear any approaching enemies.
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Tokoyami has long since gotten used to the dark. Heck, he could probably sense the teachers better than Shoji if he released Dark Shadow. But that may cause too much noise.
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They need to get as close as possible to the gate before combat begins. Because unlike the last group, both of their opponents are close-quarters fighters.
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Considering Ectoplasm’s quirk, it would be too easy to be overwhelmed by numbers. But that will only become a problem if they are-
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Shoji: “Move!”
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Thanks to his quirk, Shoji is able to push Tsuyu and Tokoyami out of the way of a charging Hound Dog. The teacher was strong enough to explode out of the nearby wall and tackle Shoji.
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Using his own impressive strength, Shoji is able to hold back the snarling teacher until-
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Tokoyami: “Dark Shadow!”
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A large claw, accompanied by a roar, swiped the teacher away.
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Tsuyu: “Are you alight?”
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Shoji: “Yes, but-”
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Several clones of Ectoplasm emerge out of the ground and surround the students.
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Ectoplasm: “There you are.”
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Tokoyami: “Asui, I’m tossing you!”
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Using his dark claws, he tosses Tsuyu to the upper floor. Once she was on the upper railing, she used her tongue to pull Shoji up while Tokoyami handled the teachers.
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Tokoyami: “Abyssal Needles, Extreme!”
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Dark claws twist and thrust outward, popping every Ectoplasm clone and pushing Hound Dog back. However, that didn’t last long. Hound Dog pushed the needles aside, charged forward, and delivered a ground-shaking blow to Tokoyami.
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But that only enraged Dark Shadow. With a roar, Dark Shadow punches Hound Dog through a wall.
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Tokoyami: “Save your strength, Dark Shadow. Our goal isn’t to defeat them but to-”
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Ectoplasm: “As expected, you are the hardest to deal with.”
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Since the clones aren’t living beings, Tokoyami couldn’t sense the looming jaw hovering over him until it was too late.
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A large Ectoplasm clone bit down on Tokoyami’s location, destroying the floor he was standing on. Worse than that-
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Tsuyu: “Tokoyami!”
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Emerging out of the back of the ghost giant was a trapped Tokoyami. He and Dark Shadow tried to struggle out of it, and it was somewhat working. But as the struggle continued, the angrier Dark Shadow got.
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Tokoyami: “Dark Shadow, calm yourself! We’ll get out, eventual-”
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Dark Shadow: “No! Get out now! Friends, danger!”
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Ectoplasm: “I’ll hold him; deal with the rest, Hound Dog.”
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Looking down below, Tsuyu and Shoji watch as Hound Dog gets out of the rubble with only a few scratches. Sniffing the air, Hound Dog got the scent and roared.
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Tsuyu: “Kero.”
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Clearly, it was time to get out of there. The duo ran away from the bloodhound, all while trying to blend back into the darkness. Maybe Tsuyu could use her camouflage to free Tokoyami.
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But no matter where they went or how silent they were, Hound Dog would find them. Thanks to Ectoplasm being preoccupied, Tsuyu was always able to help Shoji get away.
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But at this point, they’ll run out of time.
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Shoji: “We can’t keep running around like this?”
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Tsuyu: “I know. But I have a plan now, kero.”
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It took a while to form, but she’s sure this will work. But for it to work, she’s going to have to do something pretty gross, and Shoji will have to put his strength to the test.
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And so it was; a minute later and Hound Dog was once again there. But this time Tsuyu was gone. In fact, he couldn’t smell her.
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He didn’t have time to wonder where she was, though. Shoji charged with a dozens arms at the ready to pummel the teacher.
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Seeing this, Hound Dog met the barrage head-on. Unfortunately for Shoji, Hound Dog could weather much of the punishment and deliver his own.
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But each attack Hound Dog delivered was narrowly dodged, thanks to Shoji focusing his dodging on just his hearing.
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This though, wouldn’t last, and Shoji wouldn’t be able to withstand too many hits from the teacher. So it was a good thing some nearly invisible thing hopped onto Hound Dog’s head, stopping his attack.
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Before Hound Dog could remove the one above him, a foul-smelling thing was smeared on his very sensitive nose.
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Hound Dog: “UGHA!”
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The teacher tried to remove the sickening thing covering him, which gave Tsuyu just enough time to cuff him.
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Shoji: “Good job.”
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Tsuyu: “Kero. Sorry, Hound Dog.”
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Despite being happy for his students for taking him down and expecting such a thing to happen considering Tsuyu’s quirk, it didn’t stop the teacher from growling. The smell of that particular type of mucus was truly awful.
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Shoji: “But what about Tokoy-”
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Recovery Girl: “Test over, Group 2 has passed!”
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The boy’s eyes widen at that, and so he looks to Tsuyu for answers.
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Tsuyu: “Tokoyami just needed some encouraging words.”
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A few minutes before, Tsuyu used her camouflage and the mucus on her arm to mask her scent. That way, she could safely get to Tokoyami and talk to him.
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With Shoji drawing Hound Dog’s attention, Tsuyu had room to sneak in. It was a bit hard with Dark Shadow thrashing around while still being attached to Tokoyami.
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Tsuyu: “Tokoyami.”
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She says in a whisper loud enough for both of them to catch. Not wanting to give her location to Ectoplasm, Tokoyami only turned his eyes to her.
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Tsuyu: “I’m going to throw you the handcuffs; ask Dark Shadow to use them to capture Ectroplasm.”
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Tokoyami: “But we’ll have to-”
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Tsuyu nods. She doesn’t know the full story, but she could tell that Tokoyami and Dark Shadow’s dynamic has changed. Now they refuse to separate, even when it would make sense.
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Unity is a strength overall, but their current state does create a slight weakness. Less autonomous movement for Dark Shadow.
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Tsuyu: “I won’t force you. But it’s the only way to win. I believe you, because whether apart or together, you and lil’ Shadow are strong.”
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With that said, she sticks the handcuffs into the skin of the giant ghost, close enough for Dark Shadow to get it. Afterward, she leaves back to Shoji.
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As for Tokoyami and Dark Shadow, they took a moment to contemplate.
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Dark Shadow: “I don’t want to be the only one fighting and getting hurt, not anymore.”
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Tokoyami: “Me neither. But Asui is right; leaving me to attack Ectoplasm will give us a chance to pass the test.”
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Dark Shadow: “Just a test.”
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Tokoyami: “Yes, but this can happen in the future. Where we are captured, and the only way out is for you to leave me.”
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Dark Shadow: “Must protect… want to protect.”
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Tokoyami: “I’ll be fine, Dark Shadow. It will only be for a little while. And like she said, even apart, we’re strong. Even apart, we fight together.”
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Dark Shadow thinks on his friend’s words but still doesn’t want to separate. For too long, he was just a living spear and shield, not a friend. While Tokoyami kept a safe distance, he was the one to fight and deal with the pain of combat.
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But then, Dark Shadow thought of Tokoyami’s classmates and teachers. How they sometimes, when the situation demanded it, were willing to put themselves at risk for others.
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They risk more than just pain; they risk their lives.
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Why?
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Because they care for their friends.
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Because they are heroes.
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Can Dark Shadow do the same? Willingly and gladly?
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Dark Shadow: “Yes.”
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Maybe not all the time, but sometimes. When his best friend needs him to be there for him. When those in need require it of him.
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So with that in mind, Dark Shadow detached himself from Tokoyami and flew towards Ectoplasm with a roar.
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Ectoplasm: “So you figured it out.”
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The teacher dodged out of the way of the heavy blow that destroyed the ground. Retreating back to Tokoyami, Dark Shadow charged again and again. But he could never get close enough.
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Tokoyami: “Dark Shadow, shrink and focus on speed! Remember, Strange Angles!”
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The living shadow growls but listens.
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Dark Shadow: ‘Not order, but a guide. Yes, we fight together.’
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The shadow shrinks as best it can. It’s still bigger than if there was light, but it, alongside the strange angles of attack, finally forced Ectoplasm to block with his foot. But only barely, since he was pushed back by the force of the punch.
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Perfect.
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Seeing his chance, Dark Shadow goes back to Tokoyami like normal but this time grabs the handcuffs.
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The next time he clashes with Ectoplasm, the exam is finished.
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Ectoplasm: “I see… well done. This counts as well.”
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It was as clear as a starry night, the handcuffs hanging off Ectoplasm’s foot.
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Recovery Girl: “Test over, Group 2 has passed!”
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It was then that the lights turned back on and the clone capturing Tokoyami was dispelled. Before he fell on his face, Tsuyu came in and caught him with her tongue.
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Tokoyami: “Thank you, Asui.”
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Tsuyu: “Call me, Tsuyu. Kero.”
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Tokoyami: “Hm, if that is what you wish, Tsuyu.”
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Again, she blushes. Someone else seemed comfortable enough with her to say her first name. But unlike with Midoriya, this blush was a tad bit more… red.
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Tsuyu: “Kero, kero… ”
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One loss and one win. Will Class A 1 get another loss or start a streak of victories?
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It’s all up to group 3.
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Present Mic: “YEAHHHHHH!! ARE YOU READY!?”
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The exam hasn’t even started, and already the trio are covering their ears.
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Jiro: “So loud…!!”
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Denki: “And we have to deal with that and Power Loader!?”
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Ida: “The environment won’t make it easier for us either.”
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Their testing environment was simple: a barren square plot of land with a straight shot to the gate.
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The problem?
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Nowhere to hide from Present Mic.
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The perfect arena for Power Loader to dig.
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Finally, it was uneven ground, which will make it harder for Ida to run. Especially with his new leg.
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Jiro: “Plugging our ears isn’t doing anything either; my eardrums feel like they’re about to rupture!”
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Present Mic: “ONE MINUTE LEFT! BEST PREPARE YOURSELF BECAUSE I WON’T LET YOU GET EVEN HALFWAY CLOSE TO ME!”
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Power Loader: “Ugh, I’m here too, you know.”
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Present Mic: “Oh right, sorry about that. Haha… ”
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Jiro sighed and looked to her two teammates.
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Jiro: ‘There’s only one way we’re passing. And that’s if I can match Present Mic. Let’s hope my training paid off.’
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and then Add to home screen.