Tournament Of Power II: The Land Of The Lost!
Awaken Your Dormant Fighting Spirit! Iida's Fight!
Izuku Midoriya
*Gets an idea* I got it! Todoroki, you should fight first.
Izuku Midoriya
Because that red werewolf on the battlefield down there has kicking abilities, and I think his fighting style makes himself at a disadvantage of using his feet instead of his hands.
Roh
*Exclaiming* And that's why they're called...the Trio Of Danger!
Basil
*Walks towards Todoroki and slips* Huh? What the? Why is the ground covered in ice?
Queen Aleena
Minister, do you think that Todoroki actually had a trap laid out?
Grand Minister
I think so, your highness.
Shoto Todoroki
Glad to see that my plan worked after all.
Basil
Yo! What's with this ice? You're making the arena into an ice rink.
Shoto Todoroki
It's true what they say when humans can sometimes be smarter than dogs. Midoriya told me why you cross your arms and how you only use your feet to fight.
Shoto Todoroki
That made me realize your weakness; With fighting me with the lower half and sacrificing the top half, you have to worry about finding your center of gravity when it comes to frozen places. That's why I froze the arena.
Shoto Todoroki
And that's not just the half of my quirk. I only intend on using this half for right now. I have a surprise in store for you later.
Basil tries charging forward and slides across the stage. Todoroki makes a huge ice wall that Basil slams into. Soon, Todoroki heats up his left side and keeps using ice attack after ice attack on Basil.
Supreme Kai
That's it! He's using his quirk to his advantage. Way to go Todoroki!
Lord Beerus
Yeah! Alright, Icy-Hot!
Izuku Midoriya
I knew this would happen. That's why, before the tournament, while we were listening to the rules, I've been taking notes on the opponents.
Tenya Iida
Excellent work, Midoriya!
Lord Beerus
Way to think on your feet of studying your opponent.
Todoroki hits Basil with another ice attack blocking his way to escape. From the top where he could see the sky, to the bottom where he loses his footing. Midoriya, Iida, Goku, and Sonic knew what he was about to do.
Shoto Todoroki
Are you ready for this?
Shoto Todoroki
Hell Spider!
Shoto Todoroki
Flashfreeze Heatwave!
The arena glows a fiery hue, and then the surrounding air explodes. With Basil trapped inside, he was blown to kingdom come. He was covered in burn marks and drenched in sweat. It got heated inside the ice wall.
Lord Beerus
Way to go, Todoroki!
Izuku Midoriya
And by the tournament rules, Basil is unable to continue to the next round!
Whis
Not quite. Even though the tournaments work on Earth, the rules here doesn't apply to the Earth version.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Whis is right, you know. The fight will end until the-
Grand Zeno (Present)
*Exclaiming* That was amazing!
Grand Zeno (Future)
*Exclaiming* That was so much fun!
Grand Zeno (Present)
I like the part where Todoroki's fire went BOOM!
Grand Zeno (Future)
And I liked it how he made ice appear into thin air.
Queen Aleena
I like the show. But, the Lord and I don't feel satisfied. As we stated, we wanted to see how they would fare well in a fight. But not to give up while being caught in one's trap.
Queen Aleena
For the Lord has said to me, "There strength was great which I have witnessed, but they will know this; I AM filled with unfailing love. But the universe which I have made has decided to be corrupt. And if this fight shows that weakness, then you have sinned against me."
Queen Aleena
"For showing weakness, Thus says the Lord; Fight like how you've been when you fought for the right and lives for the Universe like you did at the last tournament, or I shall rain fire upon your planets in the ninth universe."
Sidra
*Frightened* Please, Lord! I promise, we'll make this fight until one gives up.
Roh
*Shouting* Hey, Basil, get up! Fight hard like you've ever fought before! You can't let a kid like that from the Seventh beat you!
Roh
And if you don't win, I'll crush you myself!
Basil
*Groaning while getting up*
Shoto Todoroki
*Shocked* Did he use one of my ice to make a hook for himself?
Basil
You want me to win that bad? Then give me the good stuff! Come on, give it to me!
Roh
All right, you asked for it! *Throws the good stuff to Basil*
Izuku Midoriya
The good stuff?
Tenya Iida
What good stuff is he talking about?
Basil eats the mysterious berry, and it goes down his gullet. When he ate it, the aura around him changed. His legs, arms, and body got buff.
Grand Zeno (Present)
Amazing!
Grand Zeno (Future)
Very Amazing!
Queen Aleena
(A power up from the ninth universe. I wonder how this will go?)
Lord Beerus
*Angry* Hey, you can't use a power up! You're doing the same thing as before! Why do we have to go up against cheaters from the ninth?
Roh
It's so rare of you to get so angry! I don't remember you raising a stink when that kid with the burn scar on his face pulling off a gigantic explosion like that!
Lord Beerus
He didn't need to swallow some mineral! It's his special move he learned! The ninth universe are cheaters! They forfeit the match!
Roh
Oh come on, Beerus, even God and the Queen know that this mineral is acceptable during the pre-fights!
Queen Aleena
Doubt less, you know, for you think the rules of the expo apply to cheating. This match will go on without any special power-ups like minerals.
God
Why argue with my wife with the knowledge I give her when you know so little? You have testified that I'm wrong. Now get ready to face me.
Sidra
The Lord is coming down. *Bows down*
All the deities were Frightened and Beerus and Roh were summoned step onto the platform to be scolded by the Almighty. Todoroki and Basil were blasted on opposite ends. They were at the right distance to witness the conversation.
God
Can you answer the questions that I ask? How did I lay the foundations of the universe and the Earth? Were you there? Doubtless, you know who decided on its length and width.
God
Who made the plans for the Ark, when I covered the Earth with a flood? Were you there when I planned it? Doubtless you know who shall build and whom shall board.
Izuku Midoriya
What is he talking about?
Whis
I think he's talking about the beginning of creation at its finest.
God
What supports the foundation? Who placed the cornerstone while the morning stars sang and angels rejoiced? When the oceans were born on all different planets, I set their boundaries and wrapped it blankets of thickest fog. Then, I built a wall around them, locked the gates, and said, "Your powerful waves stop here! They go no further. I am the Lord All Powerful!"
God
You have declared to know what my wife was going to say, but did not attend to hear her voice. So, as for your insolence and interruptions, I will destroy the Ninth Universe with a plague! And I will declare the Victor mightier and greater than they are.
Sidra
With your mighty powers, Oh Lord, you have created everything from us destroyers to the angels and the Supreme Kais of all twelve universes. We know that the First, Fifth, Eighth, and Twelfth Universes are safe.
Sidra
But with the evil that Aqenomba has brought back, I can see why. You are merciful. Please do not destroy our universe. We somely swear to play by the rules of Earth's tournament. Therefore, we forfeit the match.
Sidra
And we, the Ninth Universe, will repent in dust and ashes.
Lord Beerus
Ha! So you did admit to cheating!
Queen Aleena
Beerus! *Jumps down* What Roh and Sidra said about him is true. But we're angry at you for tattling when you should act like a Destroyer God would've. For you two have acted like mere children.
God
What my wife said is true. So hear me as I say, this first match for the Expo is over. We shall move onto a different match. And when each of you go back to your assigned Universes, I want you to offer seven bulls and seven goats on an alter as a sacrifice to please me. Then, Aleena will pray for you.
Grand Zeno (Present)
Aww, but I wanted to see more.
Grand Zeno (Future)
Me too.
The match ended in a draw. Both sides retreated to their stands. The next fight was about to commence, and up next was Iida against Lavender.
Grand Minister
And now, without any further ado, may I ask the combatants for the next match enter the ring?
The Grand Minister fixes the ring to its new state like before. He clears away the ice and debris that have been seen, and the entire ring was spotless.
Sidra
You fool, if we hadn't brought that herb, then we wouldn't have been scolded.
Bergamo
Looks like they brought some strong kids with them. Unlike Goku and his team, they seem to have a strategy.
Roh
That's enough! Lavender, you will not embarrass the Ninth Universe like before.
Lavender
*Laughing* As long as there are the same pesky no rules' thing like last time, then taking out these kids is a walk in the park.
Bergamo
*Turns to God and bows* Yes Lord?
God
Why do you speak of killing, when you know it's an expo?
Bergamo
It's not like that at all, Lord. I meant to say to make sure that they knock them out in any way they want.
God
What do you think of my servant, Midoriya? There's no one like him like my other servant Job. He's an earnest child who fears no one and whose heart is set to make smiles and save lives.
God
Not to take or destroy.
Roh
*Interrupts Bergamo* Excuse my interrupting, but that kid from the Seventh, the one with the green hair? Him? What's so special about him?
Roh
He may look like a warrior on the surface, but we all know that all life has the desire to destroy out of anger. Reach out your hand during the match, and take away the kid with glasses quirk, and in no time the Seventh will curse you to your face.
Roh
For the scriptures, say, "You have the power to give and take. And He'll provide you with a wall, so that way no one hurts you."
Sidra
*Shocked* What did you just say?!
Lord Champa
*Shocked* Did-did he just challenge the Lord to a test?
Queen Aleena
*Stands up in anger* How dare you put the Lord your God to the test! For he has made you, and he will destroy you.
Everyone was shocked at Roh just said to God's face. All the deities started whispering and talking to one another about Roh's choice of words. When Aleena was about to reach out her hands and use the powers God gave her to erase Roh, God spoke up and said...
God
Behold, for he is in your hands, but do not kill him.
Roh
You hear that, Lavender?
Lavender
Too bad, I was looking forward to this. But, whatever God says, I will obey. *Laughing*
Sonic the Hedgehog
(Well then, it looks like Iida is up against Lavender. Too bad I can't enter since this is for Midoriya, Todoroki, and Iida.) *Gasp* Iida, come here for a second.
Tenya Iida
Uh, sure, Sonic, what is it? Do you have advice for my match?
Sonic the Hedgehog
You see that yellow werewolf with bloodshot eyes and a thirst for death? That's Lavender. He's part of the Ninth Universe team, and his quirk is actually poisonous.
Sonic the Hedgehog
I can't exactly enter since this is your guy's time to try, but if you could avoid getting touched by him with your speed, then you might have a shot winning the match.
Tenya Iida
Got it. Thanks for the advice.
Izuku Midoriya
Good luck, Iida. I hope you win your match. We'll be rooting for you.
Tenya Iida
Got it. And thanks. *Jumps down to the platform*
Grand Zeno (Present)
Whoa, a robot is joining the fight. That is so cool!
Grand Zeno (Future)
Super duper cool!
Queen Aleena
Zeno, that is Tenya Iida, one of the kids from Class 1A down on Earth.
Grand Zeno (Present)
Class 1A?
Grand Minister
They are a group of twenty-two students who work and live together at UA Academy on Earth's Tokyo.
Iida enters the ring and looks at his opponent. His opponent slouches even when the match hasn't begun.
Tenya Iida
What's with this guy? Is he slouching? No matter what, I just have to do what Piccolo taught us at the training camp. Feel his energy.
Goku
Iida! You can't sense this guy's energy. And don't play the "wait-and-see" game with this opponent. Use your quirk and hit him with everything you've got.
Tenya Iida
*Shocked* Wait, what do you mean I can't sense this guy's energy? Are you telling me he's dead?
Goku
*Crossing his arms thinking* You know, now that it has come down to it. I remember Gohan had trouble with this guy. He couldn't sense his energy at all during expo.
Izuku Midoriya
*Shocked* So wait, so the guy Iida is facing down there is actually not normal?
Shoto Todoroki
What kind of person or thing is he that there's no life energy coming off from him?
Sonic the Hedgehog
He's a ninth universe werewolf. They're known to completely hide their energies very well so that their prey of choice can't feel or sense them until it's too late.
Tenya Iida
*Breathes to calm himself* Okay. Now, just focus. Give this match everything you have. *Walks towards Lavender*
Iida and Lavender come closer to each other. They both stare at each other to try and intimidate each other. Iida gets into his running stance. Little does he know that he's about to be quirkless as soon as the match begins. Everyone falls silent to how this match plays out. Aleena prays that Iida will be okay without his quirk.
Grand Minister
Let the second match...begin now!
Iida charges in but fails to activate his quirk.
Tenya Iida
Huh? What the? Why isn't my quirk working?
Lavender charges in and punches. Iida starts blocking and goes on the defensive. Even if his quirk has quit on him.
Izuku Midoriya
Why is Iida not using his quirk? Did something happen?
Shoto Todoroki
It's like he can't use his quirk for the match.
Goku
Why is he running at normal speed?
Beerus looks ahead to see that Roh had something to do with this.
Lord Beerus
It's not like he couldn't use his quirk. It's because he can't. *Shouting* I know you have something to do with this! Do you think this is a test?
Roh
His most high and mighty granted me permission to have this match be a test for your warriors of the seventh. I fairly wanted to see how your kid fairs against Lavender.
Lord Beerus
The ninth universe are always cheaters through and through! You asked the Lord to take away his quirk, didn't you?
Roh
*Trying to deny* I have no idea what you're talking about, Beerus.
Supreme Kai
This is bad! His quirk has to deal with speed, and those engines in his legs are now rendered useless since his quirk is gone.
Old Kai
If Iida is not careful, then he's in for a lot of trouble from Lavendar.
Lavender
*Melee punching while laughing* What's the matter, kiddo? Did your speed give up on you? *Grabs Iida's arm* I got you! *Breathes poison fumes in his face*
Tenya Iida
Aaauugh! *Wipes his eyes and breathes sharply* What was that?
Izuku Midoriya
*Worried* Iida!
Shoto Todoroki
*Shocked* Did he just breathe out poison?
Izuku Midoriya
It's not like he had the poison in his system. Rather, his body is made of dangerous poison and toxins. He must've taken advantage of Iida without his quirk to find the opportunity to grab and use that trick he had planned.
Supreme Kai
So you're saying that the ninth universe actually planned this from the very beginning?
Lavender
*Blows poison to coat his fists* Here I come, four eyes! *Laughs as he charges*
Lavender comes in and delivers a powerful punch to Iida's stomach. Iida feels the pain and can't recover from it. Lavender keeps punching Iida at lightning speed. Roh was pleased to see the test was going well.
Grand Zeno (Present)
What's he doing?
Grand Zeno (Future)
I don't know.
Queen Aleena
Honey, what do you think of Iida? He's taking the poison even without his quirk? Yet he's not cursing at us to our faces.
God
There is no other kids like him. For he is learning that to rely on your quirk is a sign of not learning from your experience in battle.
Queen Aleena
*Nods in agreement* (Poor child. I hope you'll be okay after this.)
Iida takes on the rapid punches thrown by lavender. Suddenly, the final punch throws him to the ground in pain from the poison he received.
Izuku Midoriya
So that's it. His opponents are blinded by the toxins he produces into puffs of smoke. He then uses the same poison to use as boxing gloves.
Shoto Todoroki
Without Iida's quirk, he's not going to last long in the ring.
Whis
*Chuckling* You two have amazing focus. And it looks like he's not the only one who suffered from this potent toxin.
Lavender laughs as his victim gets up weakly and tries to kick him. Lavender Dodges with ease and hits Iida multiple times. He laughs as Iida keeps taking those punches like it's going to be the last fight he will ever be in.
Roh
How do you like that? Behold the Trio of Danger's middle brother Lavender and his Poison Blows.
Roh
Breathe it in, Tenya Iida of the Seventh, then fall to your hands and knees in surrender!
Lavender punches left and right. With Iida fully blind and his quirk gone, he can take advantage of the fight and use every trick he has.
Grand Zeno (Present)
So he can't see anything anymore?
Grand Zeno (Future)
And the poison did this to him?
Izuku Midoriya
Even if a low-down dirty trick like this doesn't matter in the ring, it's still just part of his technique.
Shoto Todoroki
(He blinded his opponent and took this as a chance to use that weakness and the fact that his quirk has been taken to use to his advantage.)
Iida gets weaker and weaker as he gets socked left and right. He lands on the ground and breathes heavily from the poison he has taken in.
Lavender
Well, how does my poison taste, boy? You know if you take too much of it, then your body will start to rot now.
Roh
*Laughing* Hey Seventh, remember when I said that I had nothing to do with this? You're right! I asked the Lord to take away his quirk to see how well he would do in a fight without it.
Roh
So why don't you do us all a favor and concede already? Before your body begins to decay.
Supreme Kai
*Pulls out a bag of senzus* Here, Iida, take a senzu!
Sonic the Hedgehog
A senzu? Do you mind filling me in on why we should give it to him during the match?
Supreme Kai
Because Sonic, their last fighter, used a power-up. So we might as well.
Tenya Iida
No! Please, Supreme Kai. I don't need a senzu. This is my battle to fight alone. *Gets kicked and rolls* I need to win this on my own.
Shoto Todoroki
Don't try to win this on your own. You need to take the senzu bean, or else your body will give out on you from all that poison.
Izuku Midoriya
Iida, please, just take the senzu! We're friends, aren't we?
Tenya Iida
(Midoriya...Todoroki...) *Stands up* Thanks for trying to cheer me up, but this is my battle, which I need to do alone. If I don't win this on my own, then how can I become a hero I was destined to be?
Shoto Todoroki
Iida, tell me, does being a hero mean pushing your limits when you know you're running out of time? What about the poison in your body?
Izuku Midoriya
Iida, if you keep pushing yourself too hard, then you're going to quickly go to the gates of heaven before you might even know it.
Tenya Iida
But didn't you push yourself to fight Shigaraki and Monster Zero? Or how about the time you tried to shake us off to save our lives while you endangered yours when you were being targeted by villains? Please! Let me win this.
Izuku Midoriya
*Stunned* Iida.
Bergamo
*Chuckles* I'd like to see how long he could hold out against that poison without his quirk.
Grand Zeno (Present)
Poison! Poison!
Grand Zeno (Future)
Poison! Poison!
Queen Aleena
(Well said, young man, you might just be getting the hang of this test after all. And it seems you're almost about to pass with flying colors.)
Goku
Hey Supreme Kai, I'll hold on to that senzu bean you have.
Supreme Kai
As you wish. *Gives Goku the bag*
Shoto Todoroki
*Concerned* Are you sure about this? Isn't this a little unfair for Iida? He's getting destroyed out there.
Izuku Midoriya
No. This could be perfect. It might be good training for him.
Shoto Todoroki
Are you suddenly agreeing to what the Ninth Universe has done to our friend?
Izuku Midoriya
It might sound cruel when I said it, but this could be for the best. I've taken notes on his opponent and Iida's as well. If you think about it, this match would've been over if he pushed his engines to the limit. *Shows Todoroki the notes he took*
Izuku Midoriya
And since Iida's quirk has been either taken or turned off temporarily, it's a sign for him to fight without relying on his quirk. If you think about it, we all trained with our quirks at Monty's training camp, but we've actually never been able to fight without their use and rely on our own strength.
Shoto Todoroki
So this might be good training for him?
Izuku Midoriya
For all of us, actually. We'll be fighting warriors from different worlds and galaxies. So this could be good training to learn how to use our quirks when it's absolutely needed and when not to use it.
Lavender
*Laughing* Now, as my poison slowly works its way inside you, it'll start breaking down your body. *Laughing*
Queen Aleena
Lord, I thought you told Roh, "He is in your hands. But do not kill him."
God
*Angry* Roh of the Ninth, you have lied to me and insulted me. How dare you lie to my face and disgrace your word against me!
God
You have insulted me and went ahead to use the poison bestowed upon your second warrior and used him to slowly kill Tenya Iida from inside. I told you not to kill or harm him, but yet you decided to reject me.
Roh
*Frightened* I'm sorry for disobeying your word, Lord. Please don't destroy us.
Queen Aleena
Since the tournament is around the corner, you will know this, for as long as his powers are limitless and for as long as he shall live, your universe will be the first to fall.
Queen Aleena
As punishment for going behind his back.
Roh
*Remorseful and frightened* I'm so sorry your highness and your most high mighty! Please forgive me! I swear I'll never test you again!
Tenya Iida
(Since I can't see my opponent, I just have to feel his presence. I have to concentrate and feel him with my body. Just like how Junior did at the Sports Festival.)
Lavender gets behind his blind spot as Iida remains motionless. Lavender jumps up and prepares to foot slam Iida's skull. As Iida feels his fur touch his head, Iida turns quickly and kicks Lavender to the other side of the ring.
Lavender
*Frustrated* Damn it!
Izuku Midoriya
*Surprised* He did it!
Shoto Todoroki
He kicked Lavender before he even had a chance to land a direct blow.
Grand Zeno (Present)
Wowie!
Grand Zeno (Future)
Double wowie!
Lavender
*Growling* There's no way I'm going to let you show me up, kid. That was a lucky shot! *Charges towards Iida*
Lavender goes straight for another blind spot, but Iida feeling his presence blocks ever attack and hit he throws.
Tenya Iida
(That's right. Stay focused! Don't think about not having your quirk work right now.) *Punches Lavender*
Lavender
How are you blocking me?
Iida kicks Lavender and causes him a great deal of pain. Lavender gets pushed back as he lands on his feet.
Bergamo
Afraid not, sir. I think I know what's going on. Since you asked the Lord to take his quirk away for this match-up, from my perspective, he must've heightened his other senses and is actually using his own speed and strength instead of his power to know his surroundings after being blinded.
Bergamo
That's the spirit of an opponent truly worthy fighting. And he has the true heart of what a warrior looks like.
Tenya Iida
I know what you'll do before you even do it.
Lavender Yells and charges in. He swings, but Iida dodges. He keeps his guard up, and his senses heightened to win this fight. Lavender tries a side sweep, but Iida jumps and kicks Lavender to the left side of the ring. Lavender's poison boxing gloves disappeared into thin air as he got up and wiped away the blood dripping down from his lips.
Sonic the Hedgehog
That's it. That's how you do it like a true speed type hero you are, Ingenium.
Lavender
*Laughing* Let's try this! *Floats in the air* (Perfect. Without my movements, he can't sense me.)
Tenya Iida
I can't hear his movements anymore. Where is he? *looks around*
Izuku Midoriya
He's flying. He's using the air to his advantage now.
Shoto Todoroki
Since he's flying, it's going to make things harder for Iida to know where he is and when to strike.
Whis
I must say that this is quite the gambit.
Supreme Kai
It's going to be harder to detect his presence when he has this great amount of distance.
From above, Lavender has the advantage since Iida can't see and fly. Lavender lines up his shot and shoots poison balls at Iida. The impact created an explosion covering Iida in a poison based dust. He blocks the attack by shielding himself. Lavender keeps firing and Iida keeps his ground.
Izuku Midoriya
*Worried* This is bad! Iida can't hold up with defense any longer!
Shoto Todoroki
Yeah, you're right! W have to call off this match.
Goku
No. Let him get backed into a corner.
Izuku Midoriya
So are you saying that we're supposed to stand here and watch him get killed?
Sonic the Hedgehog
Iida is still learning, but he's getting the hang of when to use your quirk when it's an emergency and when not to use when it's not necessary. He's finally getting it.
Roh
*Cheering* That was incredible, Lavender! Now finish him off! Push him out of the ring!
Lavender
Oh, I'm on it. *Powers up his poison balls* I'm going to enjoy this.
Tenya Iida
*Gets back up determined* I'm not finished yet. I have a quirk that goes beyond what you've seen so far.
Queen Aleena
*Praying* Lord, I think young Iida has learned what it means to be thankful and not take things for granted.
God
And now he will see. Because I have seen how righteous he and his students are down on Earth, and because he didn't curse me to my face, I will grant him his quirk back. *Uses his powers over Iida*
God uses his powers and grants Iida his quirk back, for he has passed the test of patience and learning to fight without relying on power. Iida gets into his stance for Recipro Turbo and boosts his engines to max power. Lavender couldn't believe what he was seeing. Even the Omni Kings were amazed.
Izuku Midoriya
*Shocked* Wait, Iida's quirk!
Shoto Todoroki
It came back to him!
Lord Beerus
It seems that God has seen that Iida has passed his test. So now he gave him his power back.
Whis
It looks like he did more than pass, my lord. It seems that Iida will now use his quirk but apply it to what he's learned during his match.
Grand Zeno (Present)
Wow, the flames are coming out from his legs! And it's amazing!
Grand Zeno (Future)
It's super amazing!
Roh
Ha! Big deal! So what if he has flames coming out from his hind legs?
Grand Zeno (Present)
Aleena, what is that?
Queen Aleena
*Rubs his head* That is a quirk called Engine. And the name of his power up move is Recipro Turbo.
Grand Zeno (Present)
Recipro Turbo? That sounds so amazing!
Grand Zeno (Future)
Not to mention, he's about to go fast like Sonic!
Grand Zeno (Present)
Gotta go fast!
Grand Zeno (Future)
Gotta go super-duper fast!
Lavender
Even if you are about to go fast, you still don't know how I'm going to attack you next!
Tenya Iida
Then let's see if you can prove your point.
Lavender initiates his attack. He sends a poison attack down to Iida, and at the last second, Iida, using his quirk, kicked the orb back to Lavender.
Lavender
*Shocked* How'd he do that?
Grand Zeno (Present)
He blocked it!
Queen Aleena
And that was spectacular. It seems that he's using the knowledge he is applying from the match before his quirk was put on pause and now is using that to his advantage.
Grand Zeno (Future)
Yeah, that was neat!
Lavender
You got lucky, kid! That's all! *Moves to the other side*
Lavender moves to get behind Iida, but he moves along with the sound his body is making through the air. Lavender throws more of those orbs to Iida, hoping they would connect like last time. Iida, feeling his surroundings without sight, he spins fast in a circle and deflects all the orbs coming towards him.
Feeling frustrated, Lavender yells. That was the moment Iida was waiting for.
Tenya Iida
Recipro Extend! *Jumps up towards Lavender* (I'll always surpass my limits! Even if my quirk wasn't working before, I'm glad that it's back, but I am also glad that I learned something during my match!)
Tenya Iida
Recipro Burst! (I'll win this match and help our universe obtain the victory it deserves! And I'll go beyond!) *Bellowing* Plus Ultra!
Lavender gets kicked as he bounces off the column walls. Iida follows in hot pursuit and starts attacking with Melee punches. Lavender gets hit by every one of Iida's attacks, including his quirk.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Not bad! Not bad at all, Iida.
Izuku Midoriya
By using his quirk and the sounds of impact, he's able to detect where his opponent is.
Shoto Todoroki
He's also applying his technique that he learned during this whole thing to use as a home plate advantage.
Izuku Midoriya
It's like he's using him as his own homing radar. *Worried* But, that's not all he has to worry about.
Shoto Todoroki
What do you mean? Is it because of the poison?
Izuku Midoriya
Yeah, I've taken notes on two of the remaining members of the Trio of Danger, it seems that Lavender's power allows him to actually harm his opponents by spreading poison throughout his body. It attacks the motor functions and mobility when it spreads.
Izuku Midoriya
The red one, Basil was mentioned as a kicker during your match, Todoroki. Iida had to have one of the deadliest of the three. Iida has to end this fight quick before it starts taking its toll.
Iida keeps going on the offense and kicks Lavender until he's backed into a corner. Using tremendous force, Iida's kick delivers a powerful blow that sends the yellow werewolf to the ground.
Tenya Iida
It's time to end this! *Dives down* Recipro- *Grunts as he feels the poison*
In no time at all, using his quirk sped up the poison process. Iida lands hard on his face, and Midoriya and Todoroki can only sit their in shock to see the poison starting to take effect.
Izuku Midoriya
*Shocked* Iida!
Shoto Todoroki
Are you serious? You've got to be kidding me.
Lord Beerus
He was trying to push his enemy to the limit, but instead, he pushed himself first.
Whis
Yes. And in doing so, he hastened spread of the poison.
Supreme Kai
Wait, is this the double-edged sword that you were referring to? And in Midoriya's notes?
Shoto Todoroki
That idiot. Instead of trying to finish the fight without using his quirk, he actually spread the poison throughout his body.
Izuku Midoriya
This was also probably a test. Maybe Aleena and God wanted to see what Iida would do if they gave Iida his quirk back.
Izuku Midoriya
And maybe if his quirk wasn't taken, could it be that it would've actually slowed down the process?
Lavender punches Iida after he lowers his defense. He puffs a cloud of poisonous smoke in his face before charging in to finish the job. Lavender punches Iida again and again while he succumbs to the poison throughout his body. Iida jumps up to get away from his attacker.
Lavender
I won't allow you to get away! *Laughing*
Tenya Iida
*Groaning in pain* (I can't let this be the end! My brother wouldn't want this for me! I have to keep going. I'll follow Midoriya's example and shatter my limits on my quirks, no matter what happens to me!) *Yells as he powers up*
Shoto Todoroki
What is he doing?
Izuku Midoriya
He's trying to push his quirk to the limit! He's going to kill himself while trying this!
Shoto Todoroki
But that would mean that the poison would spread more rapidly than before.
Lavender
Getting desperate, huh? Ha! This fight ain't going to be easy for you, Cyborg.
Tenya Iida
Don't worry! Because I plan to make it harder for you! *Charges and grabs Lavender*
Iida uses targeted kicks while Lavender swings and punches. Both attacks connect and meet each other. Lavender uses his dark beam to hit Iida, and it scores a direct hit. Iida lands on the ground and powers up.
Tenya Iida
(I was planning that he would do that!) Recipro Burst! *Jumps through the poison*
Supreme Kai
What is Iida doing? He's heading straight into the poison!
Lavender Exhales poisonous fumes, and it makes contact with Iida to slow him down. But to no avail, Iida kicks Lavender into the air again but then goes back to grab him.
Lavender
You were baiting me into dropping my guard!
Tenya Iida
As long as I have you, it doesn't matter if I can't see! *Yelling*
Both contestants started to take a nose dive towards the platform as Iida doesn't let go of Lavender. Both of them started yelling and screaming as they got closer to the ground. CRASH! The arena is filled with dust from the impact and shows a crater where Iida and Lavender lie down. Iida stands up with his face and almost half his skin covered in poison from toe to neck.
Tenya Iida
I-I did it. *Passes out*
Roh
Well, what's going to happen now?
Grand Minister
Your majesty, Holy One, it's your call.
Queen Aleena
*Nods for a tie*
Grand Minister
And with none of the contestants left standing, the Lord God and his wife, Queen Aleena, have declared this match, a draw.
Whis
It would seem that the poison has really taken effect on young Iida.
Izuku Midoriya
Iida, here take this. Open up. *Feeds Iida a senzu bean*
Tenya Iida
*Chews and swallows* Midoriya? Todoroki?
Tenya Iida
You guys. I-I'm sorry. I think I should've listened to you guys. But instead, I decided to let my judgement cloud me.
Tenya Iida
I can take him. I can show him that Ingenium is a name to be proud of. I kept telling myself that. *Stands up* And I should've thought before I went. I hope you can forgive me.
Izuku Midoriya
N-no! It's okay, really! You did your best. You showed us the heart of Ingenium. But I'm glad that you're safe.
Tenya Iida
Thank you, Midoriya. But I don't understand why my quirk gave out on me? If that didn't happen, then this match would've been over.
Shoto Todoroki
Don't blame yourself Iida. You were being tested.
Tenya Iida
Tested? By whom?
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