Chapter-66

"Kacchan... even if you don't show it, you always have a plan. I doubt you just attack recklessly. You want to win, like you always do... but," Midoriya watched the competitors on the platform with anxiety. "We know our sensei is even tougher than you. He won't hesitate to break both your arms if it's necessary to win... so be careful, Kacchan," were Deku's thoughts, well aware of the bigger threat among the two top students.

"You don't know how long I've waited for this... Uzumaki," Katsuki said with a menacing grin. His hands continued to emit small explosions. "You have no idea how long I've waited for this moment!" With that shout, he released an explosion that caused the ground to crack, and strong gusts of wind swirled around them. "It won't be like last time!" Stopping his grin, he remembered how he was humiliated in their previous encounter, which was a unique experience for him.

"So you think?" Naruto calmly crossed his arms, maintaining his icy demeanor. "Did it hurt your pride that much when I defeated you like that?... But the real question is... do you even have any pride left?" Naruto's question added fuel to the fiery anger of the explosive teenager.

"..." Seeing that things were about to escalate, the referee decided to signal the start. "Begin!" Lowering her arm, she initiated the match, and as expected, Bakugo charged toward Naruto, extending his right arm to unleash a powerful explosion that sent debris and dust into the air.

Katsuki eagerly anticipated seeing Naruto on the ground, but when the smoke cleared, his frustration mounted as Naruto stood unfazed, his arms crossed as if the explosion had no effect at all. "Is that all?" Naruto asked casually, shaking his jacket to remove the dust. His clothes bore the marks of the attack, but he remained unwavering and imposing.

"That explosion was like a powerful cannon shot, enough to be fatal for anyone else," All Might thought as he observed from his seat, witnessing the fierce battle. "But this young Uzumaki, he's incredibly tough. Still, I wonder why he's letting himself take such hits? He effortlessly dodged and blocked Midoriya's rapid attacks, even though Midoriya is faster than Bakugo. So, why is he allowing himself to get hit like this?" The number one hero couldn't quite grasp Naruto's strategy or intentions.

"Who said that was all?" Bakugo demanded angrily, pointing his hands at Naruto, releasing explosions in rapid succession. The repeated blasts caused the platform to crack and sent debris flying in all directions.

As seconds passed and more than 40 explosions had been unleashed, Bakugo's breathing grew labored, and he had to lower his arms. Even the audience could tell it was taking a toll, with the platform showing signs of damage. It was evident that Naruto had taken the brunt of the onslaught.

"It's unbelievable," Uraraka whispered in awe, echoing the sentiments of the crowd. As the dust from the explosions settled, Naruto still stood at the center of the platform, his arms crossed. His clothes were in tatters, and his body bore wounds and burns, but considering the intensity of the attacks, he remained steadfast.

"..." The bandages covering Naruto's right eye fell, revealing the scar and the faintly glowing Sharingan. The spectators finally grasped the extent of Naruto's condition.

"It seems Uzumaki has a history of battles," even Present Mic struggled to maintain his composure as he observed Naruto's scarred and battered form. "Yet he stands strong, like a resilient oak! It's incredible!" The hero's attempt to ease the tense atmosphere proved challenging.

"Naruto-kun," Ibara whispered in shock. She had to cover her mouth with her hands to muffle her horrified gasp. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she closed them, bowing her head.

"..." The spectators were left speechless, realizing that a 16-year-old carried marks reminiscent of a seasoned war veteran. The subtler scars hinted that he might have acquired some of them at the tender age of 13 or perhaps even younger.

"..." Bakugo, too, stood momentarily in awe, but he quickly shook off the shock. His arms trembled uncontrollably as sweat dripped from his palms. "Don't think for a second this will stop me!" He stomped his foot, preparing for another onslaught.

"I didn't think this would happen..." Naruto moved slowly toward Bakugo. In response, Bakugo unleashed another flurry of explosions, striking Naruto head-on. However, Naruto kept moving forward without pausing. "I was expecting..." Despite feeling shaken by the explosions taking a toll on him, Naruto kept advancing. "More from you..." He pushed forward with unwavering determination.

"No! No! No!" Bakugo vehemently rejected the situation. He stepped back, sweat pouring down his forehead, overwhelmed by a cold sense of dread. He couldn't understand how Naruto's strength could be so overwhelming. Was he too weak? And why wasn't Naruto using his powers in this fight? "..." Gritting his teeth and clenching his fists, Bakugo pointed forward, refusing to admit defeat. "I won't lose to someone like you!" With that defiant scream, Bakugo unleashed his full fury, and everyone realized it was too late to intervene.

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