Chapter 42

The beginning of the summer camp looked very promising. Momo, Jirou, and I were enjoying our lunch while the rest of our batchmates were struggling to get through the forest.

"We kind of expected you to clear the test in the given time, to be honest. You gained the recognition of Edgeshot and are a level or two above your peers. But we didn't expect you to bring two of them with you."

I just shrugged and said, "More safety in numbers."

"Wouldn't they've been a liability?"

I looked at the girls who appeared to be caught off guard and said, "Nope. I know they're capable."

They blushed and continued eating while Mandalay just hummed and walked away. I could see the scowling Kota from the corner of my eye but I paid him no attention.

After we were done having lunch, the girls went ahead to arrange their stuff in their rooms while I challenged Tiger to an arm wrestling match.

"Boy! Do you think you're stronger than me?!"

"Huh?! You'll know the answer to that question very soon!"

A table was brought for us to arm wrestle on and the Pussy-cats began cheering for Tiger while I had my supporters in Momo and Jirou. Kota and Aizawa were simply 'too cool' to join in on the fun.

"3... 2... 1... Start!!"

Tiger and I put our entire strength into the bout. The disparity in our strengths was evident from the start. Without even using 'bulk up', I was dominating Tiger and pulling his arm down. He growled and ground his teeth as veins bulged out of his face and arm.

The Pussy-cats cheered louder but their cheers didn't give Tiger any 'power of friendship'. After two minutes, I roared and slammed Tiger's hand on the table, winning the arm wrestling match.

Momo and Jirou cheered for me as I got up with a big smile on my face.

Rubbing his elbow, Tiger said, "Hm! You're pretty strong! And fast! I was going to give you strength training during the camp but it seems like you don't need it. Do you have a planned schedule?"

"I have something in mind. I'll need Pixie Bob's help. What I need is more combat training, especially against multiple enemies."

The Pussy-cats agreed without a hitch and we sat in wait for the rest of the first year to finish the trial. It took them a little less time than canon but they were not much better. They arrived at 4 pm and Aizawa did not seem pleased.

"Why did it take you so much time while Asui, Yaoyorozu, and Jirou completed it within the limit? Are they better than you? Or, did you refuse to cooperate? Huh?! Bakugo! Todoroki! As two of the strongest, you went your separate ways and tackled the situation solo, leaving the rest on their own devices. Is that how you choose to become heroes?! A hero who doesn't cooperate with their peers is a dead hero! You don't have to look further than Asui and what he's dealing with! Being a hero is not a job for arrogant shits who think they're better than everyone!! Even Endeavor and Mirko don't hesitate to seek help and work in teams!! Get this through your thick skulls. This is not a fairy tale. What's the point of aiming to be number one when you leave the bodies of your peers in the wake of your pursuit of the top?"

Bakugo and Todoroki were trembling with anger but they couldn't talk back to Aizawa. What I didn't understand was why he spared me. Was it because I teamed up with Momo and Jirou?

"Asui, like them, you left your peers behind except two. But you chose your team wisely based on their quirks, interpersonal relations, and compatibility. That's the quality of a good hero."

He then stared at the rest and said, "Learn, grow, and adapt. You were thrown into an unfamiliar situation and most of you did the best you could, other than Bakugo and Todoroki. Remember, for us heroes, teamwork is just as important as personal ability and power. To save people, control the damage done by villains, and stay alive, teamwork is a must. Now, rest up and have your supper."

It wasn't something that happened in canon but should have. Aizawa, while strict, wasn't strict where it mattered the most.

We had our supper and slowly, everyone's mood was back to normal.

We were in the open hot spring for a bath. It was separated for men and women with a wooden wall. But that wasn't enough to stop someone like Mineta. Before he could begin his maniacal climb and be thrown down by Kota, I wrapped him in my vine whips.

"Hey! Asui! What did I do?!"

I gave him a bland stare and said, "Everyone here knows that the girls are on the other side of that wall. And we also know how much of a shameless pervert you are. I think you're smart enough to put it all together."

Mineta struggled to free himself but it was futile. The rest merely laughed while he yelled, "Let me go! You can't stop me from entering heaven!! You demon!! No, let me go!! Noooooo!!!!!"

Suffice it to say that the girls heard whatever was being said and were grateful. Momo did not hold back in showing her appreciation. For a rich and proper girl, she was very kinky.

While we were 'having fun' screwing each other's brains out, I could tell that someone was watching us. It was none other than Jirou and from the sounds, she was 'having fun' with herself as well.

'A voyeur, huh?'

The world I was reborn was dark but it did have its perks.

(APIBNHA)

A/N: Enjoy. Had exams so didn't update.