98 Ingenious

Five minutes before the event started, Mineta looked at Uraraka, Momo, and Iida, who had become his team. Still, before he talked, he observed the rest of the teams on the field.

One thing was for sure. He knew Kendo, Ibara, Kodai, and Reiko would be on the same team. It wasn't that they excluded the rest, but they were familiar with each other, and they also had trained under him, so instead of with the others with whom they weren't that familiar, it was better for them to be together.

After all, the four of them also wanted to win the championship of the Sports Festival.

He knew that the four of them would be tough opponents. Still, the one that he was most surprised about was a team of Todoroki, Midoriya, Aoyama, and the only student from the General Department. He had seen himself walking smoothly while being carried by a group of people at the previous event.

'What is his "Quirk"?'

Except for Aoyama, he knew what kind of stuck-up Todoroki and Midoriya were. It was naturally impossible for them to become a horse.

'Is it hypnosis? Brainwash? Order?'

He wasn't sure, but he needed to be careful. His observation was only for a moment, so it made them curious.

"What's wrong, Mineta-kun?" Iida asked.

"No, I am just observing the team that might become our rival."

"Who is going to become our rival? Is it Bakugou? Todoroki? Midoriya? Or the girls from Class 1-B?" Uraraka asked curiously, but her voice was slightly bitter when she thought about the four female students from Class 1-B. However, this wasn't surprising since the four were so strong!

"No, you don't need to think too much about the four of them since they won't attack us."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because they know well that they can't beat us."

His voice was unwavering and full of confidence, which brought them surprise since they didn't expect that he would have so much confidence in themselves.

"Well, I will tell you the reason why we're strong, but before that, let me tell you that someone that we need to watch out for."

The three of them nodded.

"Don't be obvious. Just glance at him nonchalantly. Look at the unfamiliar face in Todoroki's group." He used his chin to tell them who he was watching out for. "Once you see him, quickly look at me."

The three followed and saw an unfamiliar face in Todoroki's group. They knew Aoyama and Midoriya, but who was the last one? But they quickly looked at him, waiting for his answer. Still, they didn't see Aoyama, Todoroki, and Midoriya being controlled. As for why the three of them were in silence, they knew that Todoroki wasn't a talker type, so it was natural for their team to be quiet.

"I am not sure of his name, but he should be someone from the General Department, and his "Quirk" should be like hypnosis, brainwashing, or something similar."

"!?" 3x

"What?!" 3x

If they had such an enemy, how could they win?

"Naturally, it isn't omnipotent since if he is really that strong, then he should be with us on the Hero Departement instead of the General Departement. His "Quirk" should have a limitation, but before I confirm anything, it is better for us to avoid them."

They agreed that his decision, since being hypnotic or brainwashed, was too scary for them since they didn't know what this guy might do to them.

Mineta was sure that this guy might face a lot of discrimination, but it didn't really matter to him since this guy was a mere stranger.

"Okay, I will explain why our team is the best." He then looked at the three of them and said, "Iida, among all of the people here, you are the fastest, especially at running. I might be good at jumping, but your running speed is faster, so you will become the front."

"Yes." Iida nodded since this was something that he had expected, but he was curious about what Mineta was going to do with Uraraka and Momo.

"Uraraka, your "Quirk" can make us float since you erase our gravity. When Iida runs, try to erase the gravity on the three of us, so Iida can run with all his might without any burden. Also, if you two are worried that you might let go of Iida's shoulders, I will use my substance to stick your hands on his shoulders. You don't need to worry. The substance will dissolve as long as I want, so it is safe."

"Yes!"

Uraraka nodded without hesitation. Before, she might not have been able to float herself, but after she trained so hard before the Sports Festival to make herself float, it was possible for her to do so.

Momo and Iida understood why Uraraka was part of their team.

"Then what about me?" Momo asked.

"Momo, can you make sunglasses?" Mineta asked.

"Sunglasses?!" 3x

"Shh!"

They quickly nodded.

"There is something that I want you to make..." He quietly told them, which made their lips twitch, and he understood why their team was invincible. He told them about their role in this team.

Iida was at the front, and Momo and Uraraka were at the left and right side, respectively.

Naturally, he was the rider, but this wasn't the end.

"As you know, I have gotten 1st place, and I have 10 million points on me. You should know that we will become the target of everyone."

They understood this, but they still chose to be with him.

"Um, do you have another plan?" Uraraka asked.

"Yes." He nodded with a smile and said, "Don't be surprised, and listen quietly. Also, come closer, so no one will listen to us."

When they were all gathered, he told them his plan, and they were dumbfounded since they didn't expect him to make such an ingenious plan. They were all looking at his smile and thought this guy was a devil. However, when this devil became their team, they were full of smiles.

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"All right, have you all formed your little teams?! Well, you better have it! Let's do it! Let's start the countdown to this vicious clash!

While Yamada started his announcement, a few people, such as All-Might, and Todoroki's father, Endeavor, noticed something strange about Midoriya and Todoroki, but neither of them was able to say anything and could only look at them in worry.

Naturally, everyone was looking in his direction.

Mineta had expected this.

Momo, Iida, and Uraraka also had expected this, but after hearing his plan, they grinned, thinking what everyone thought after they saw his plan.

"Hey, Aizawa, is it only me, or are your students trying to appear cool like me by wearing glasses?" Yamada quickly noticed Mineta, Iida, Uraraka, and Momo, who wore sunglasses like him. He thought that they understood his style, which made him have a good impression on all of them.

"Don't be stupid. They should have a plan or two." If his students tried to follow Yamada, Aizawa would stop them with all his might!

However, Aizawa was quite curious about what they were planning to do.

Everyone was the same, but soon, they would receive their answer.

"Anyway, let's start!"

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

"START!"

As the game started, everyone started to charge in his direction.

"In essence, this is a competition for those ten million points!"

"Hahahaha! MINETA-KUN, I AM COMING FOR YOU!!!"

Whether it was the students from Class 1-B, Hagakure, or others charging toward him, in their thought, even if he was amazing, it was impossible to defeat all of them, right?

However, unexpectedly, he did something unthinkable.

Mineta took his ten million-point headband from his neck and threw it away without hesitation.

"......"

Everyone stopped in place, and they were in a daze.

Their eyes almost protruded out, showing an expression of disbelief.

"EEEEEEEEHHHHHH?!"