Chapter 7 - Izuku Vs Katsumi

With a roar, Izuku and Katsumi charged towards each other, the sound of their footsteps echoing across the beach. Katsumi unleashed a barrage of explosions, each one aimed with pinpoint accuracy at her opponent. But Izuku deftly dodged and weaved through the explosion, his own attacks coming in fast and furious.

Their clash sent shockwaves through the air, the heat of their flames engulfing everything in their path. Waves crashed against the shore, but neither fighter paid them any heed as they focused solely on their battle.

Katsumi's fists blurred as she unleashed a flurry of palm strikes, each one infused with explosive energy. Izuku countered with his own devastating blows, the force of their collision sending shockwaves rippling through the sand.

"What the!? Is this going overboard?" Jiro was dumbfounded seeing the two fight where it appeared as if they were out to kill each other.

"Actually, this is light work. If they went all out then this place would turn to dust. The two mostly use their quirk to enhance their combat prowess." Mizuna explained with Izuku being stronger and skilled than Katsumi but she was second strongest out of their group.

The reason why Katsumi was powerful is because her quirk grew after she learned how to sweat on command even if it's cold. This was because of their training under their martial art teacher.

"Should we stop them before it gets out of hand?" Momo asked.

"Nope! Also it's really fun to watch!" Camie was recording their sparring when Itsuka took it.

"Hey! What gives!?" She asked.

"Shouldn't we be training instead of slacking off?" Itsuka said.

"Chillax sista, I won't even be fighting in the spot that much because of my quirk." Camie was more of a support hero because of her quirk.

"That's true but we don't want you to be unable to defend yourself once the enemy is near." Itsuka gave her point and Camie shrugged it off.

"Fine, but we can continue after lunch. I want to see who wins." Camie said as the two stepped back, preparing their moves, with Izuku taking a deep breath while Katsumi extended his arms and pointed her palms towards Izuku.

"[Fire Dragon Roar!]" Izuku bellowed, unleashing a torrent of flames.

"[Double Howitzer Impact!]" Katsumi roared back, firing off twin blasts of explosive energy.

Two massive explosions clashed with each other, pushing dust and debris around them, causing their audience to shield their eyes. The two weren't done, and the shockwave of their clash pushed the dust away. Izuku charged forward, his fists ignited, while Katsumi propelled herself with bursts of explosions from her palms.

Izuku's flaming punch met Katsumi's explosive counter, sending shockwaves through the battlefield. The ground beneath them cracked and shattered from the sheer force of their blows. Katsumi spun mid-air, launching a series of rapid-fire blasts, but Izuku dodged with agile movements, his body weaving through the onslaught.

"[Fire Dragon Iron Fist!]" Izuku shouted, his fist enveloped in roaring flames as he struck Katsumi square in the chest, sending her skidding back.

Katsumi gritted her teeth, the impact of Izuku's punch still resonating through her.

"[Stun Grenade!]" she yelled, creating a blinding flash that momentarily disoriented Izuku.

Seizing the moment, Katsumi closed the distance, her hands crackling with explosive energy. "[AP Shot!]" she cried, unleashing a concentrated blast that struck Izuku with pinpoint accuracy, forcing him to stagger.

Izuku quickly regained his footing, his determination unwavering.

"[Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!]" he declared, sweeping his arms in a fiery arc that sent a wave of flames cascading towards Katsumi.

Katsumi countered with a powerful explosion from her palms, the force of which dissipated Izuku's flames but left her vulnerable. With a roar, Izuku surged forward, flames swirling around him like a dragon. Katsumi braced herself, her eyes fierce and focused.

"[Cluster Bomb!]" she shouted, scattering multiple explosive charges around her.

The battlefield erupted in a series of fiery blasts, the combined force sending both combatants flying backward. They landed on their feet, breathing heavily but still ready to continue.

Their audience watched in awe as the two warriors, relentless and unyielding, exchanged blow after blow, neither willing to back down. The air was thick with the heat of their battle, and the ground was scorched and shattered beneath them. The clash of fire and explosion lit up the sky. The two weren't done, and the shockwave of their clash pushed the dust away as they exchanged blows and attacks.

Izuku lunged forward, flames dancing around his fists as he threw a series of fiery punches. Katsumi countered with explosive blasts from her palms, each impact sending shockwaves through the air. The ground beneath them cracked and splintered from the sheer force of their battle.

"[Fire Dragon Iron Fist!]" Izuku roared, his fist engulfed in flames as he aimed a powerful punch at Katsumi.

Katsumi met the attack head-on, using his explosions to propel himself into the air and avoid the brunt of the attack.

"[AP Shot!]"

A focused blast shot from Katsumi's hand, narrowly missing Izuku as he dodged to the side. Izuku responded with a swift kick, flames trailing his leg as he aimed for Katsumi's midsection. Katsumi is blocked with an explosive shield, the collision sending both of them skidding back. Panting, Izuku's eyes burned with determination.

"[Fire Dragon Wing Attack!]" He leaped into the air, flames forming wings at his back as he swooped down on Katsumi. Katsumi grinned fiercely, meeting Izuku's descent with a powerful upward blast.

"[Stun Grenade!]" The explosion of light and sound momentarily disoriented Izuku, but he quickly recovered, landing with a heavy thud and sending a torrent of fire towards Katsumi. The heat was intense, the flames roaring as they closed in.

Katsumi, undeterred, unleashed a massive explosion from both hands.

"[Nuclear Explosion!]" The force of the blast met the fire, creating a colossal shockwave that rippled through the battlefield, flattening the surrounding terrain and sending the audience reeling from the impact. They dashed toward each other, fists raised, meeting in a violent exchange of blows and attacks.

Izuku's fist, engulfed in flames, collided with Katsumi's explosive punch, the resulting shockwave rippling through the air. Neither was willing to back down. Izuku spun around, his leg sweeping in a fiery arc, aiming for Katsumi's head. Katsumi ducked, countering with a blast from her palms that sent Izuku skidding backward.

Undeterred, Izuku leaped into the air, his body twisting as flames erupted around him.

"[Fire Dragon's Talon!]" His foot descended, wreathed in fire, but Katsumi met it head-on with another explosive punch. The collision ignited a burst of energy that sent both fighters flying backward.

They quickly regained their footing. Katsumi grinned, her eyes alight with the thrill of battle. He charged forward, her palms crackling with explosive power.

"[AP Shot!]" Izuku, bracing himself, summoned a torrent of flames to envelop his body.

"[Fire Dragon Iron Fist!]" He roared, charging forward to meet Katsumi's attack.

The two collided in a blinding flash of fire and explosions. The ground beneath them cracked and shattered, the sheer force of their attacks creating a crater. The audience watched in awe as the smoke cleared, revealing Izuku and Katsumi still standing, panting heavily but ready for more.

Without missing a beat, Izuku lunged forward with a flaming fist. Katsumi deflected it with an explosive swipe, spinning around to deliver a powerful kick. Izuku caught her leg, using the momentum to throw Katsumi to the ground. Katsumi rolled, using her palms to blast herself back onto her feet.

They paused, both breathing hard, their bodies bruised and battered but their spirits unyielding. In unison, they charged once more, their roars of determination echoing across the battlefield. Flames and explosions lit up the arena as they continued their relentless onslaught, neither willing to concede defeat.

But as the battle raged on, it became clear that neither would emerge as the clear victor. They were evenly matched, their powers complementing each other in a deadly dance of fire and fury.

Finally, with a simultaneous burst of energy, they leaped back, panting heavily as they surveyed each other's battle-worn forms. Despite the exhaustion etched on their faces, there was a glint of satisfaction in their eyes.

After a few hours of beating each other, the two had bruises and burns since both grew up together and developed at the same time as well.

"Tired?"

"Screw you! This is...haaa...just a fucking warm up!" Katsumi received more blows than Izuku who easily evaded the attack using his magic to strike her.

"Hey, you two are you doing? It's already lunchtime!"

Itsuka yelled out that made them stop their bickering to have lunch. She had just ended her training with Jiro who had enough beating and decided it was the time to have a break.

"I almost lost track at the time. Well, where should we grab lunch?"

"Well I heard while heading here that there was katsudo-" Jiro said.

"Did you say Katsudon? Where?"

Izuku unconsciously zooms closer to Jiro who blushes to have her face up close with his while Itsuka eyes twitch before karate chopping him.

"Geeh!"

"Izu-San you're making her feel uncomfortable! I know how you react when it's about katsudon but behave yourself!"

"Hehehe sorry when I hear katsudon I just lose myself."

Izuku apologizes while the two find it cute that despite his first impression to be a mature young man had some childish behavior.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

"He's oddly enthusiastic?" Momo said and Mizuna giggled.

"That's just how he is when it comes to Katsudon." She said looking at her crush.

"It's really cute don't you think?" Himiko said.

"Well, I'll take the lead since if I remember it correctly it's around this corner." Jiro said.

She went ahead with the rest of them walking their way towards the small shop that sold Katsudon and without hesitation ordered quite a lot of food.

"That's quite a lot you ordered, Yaoyorozu-san?" Camie said nothing about the amount at the table.

"It's because my body requires Lipids to let me create things which is why I need to eat more. What about Midoriya-san?"

"For me, I just need food to refuel myself since I burn a lot of calories because of my unique metabolism." They took their seats waiting for their order and took their time to know each other, sharing their lives and stories.

"Hey I'm curious how you met Midoriya-san." Momo curiously asked.

"Well, I met Izuku when he joined my parents dojo and…." Itsuka began to tell the story of how she met the courageous and hardworking Izuku.

"Even after how many times I hear it, I can't stop feeling inspired by Izu-kun!" Camie said and glanced at Izuku who was feeling embarrassed.

"Thanks but it was thanks to Itsuka that I've learnt so much." Izuku said with a bright smile and Itsuka blush a bit.

"What about you, Camie-san?" Jiro and Momo were given permission to call them by their first names.

"Ah, I was the one who approached our emerald hero when I saw him writing his quirk notes and chatted about my quirks."

Camie couldn't help but recall the charming sight of Izuku in the park, surrounded by cats and diligently jotting down notes. Drawn in by the adorable scene, she found herself walking over to strike up a conversation with him.

At first glance, Izuku appeared to be the epitome of a stud, but as she got to know him better, she discovered a different side to him. Beneath his confident exterior, Izuku was a sweet cinnamon roll, easily flustered yet undeniably cute, especially when teased. However, there were moments when he displayed a surprising level of dominance and manliness, asserting himself with a quiet strength that left Camie both impressed and intrigued.

The more time they spent together, the deeper Camie found herself falling for Izuku. It wasn't just his good looks that captured her heart; it was his genuine personality, his kindness, and his unwavering determination.

Each moment shared with him only served to solidify her feelings, until she couldn't deny the growing affection she held for him. Izuku had become more than just a charming acquaintance; he had become someone she couldn't imagine her life without.

"Ah, I remember that. Did you really have to tease me that much?" Izuku said remembering the amount of times she teased him. Though, because of it Izuku always confused her teasing from flirty. Not that he knows anything about flirting and just tells what's in his heart.

"Fufufu~ can't help it, you quite the charming gem." Camie gave some proactive poses that made Izuku blush a bit while Katsumi was glaring at this.

"Are you seriously flirting!? Right in front of my food!?" Katsumi roared in annoyance and envy while Camie already got used to her chihuahua antics.

"Mommy chill~ I'm just messing with him." Camie said.

"As for me, Izuku was already a hero in my eyes after what he has done." As Himiko opened up about her life and the struggles she faced because of her quirk, they listened intently, their heart aching at the pain and loneliness she must have endured. Himiko's insatiable cravings for blood had caused others to perceive her as a freak, leading to neglect and abuse from her own parents who failed to understand her.

But amidst the darkness, there was a beacon of light: Izuku. He was the first person to extend a hand of friendship, to try to understand her instead of judging her. With his unwavering support, Izuku became Himiko's first true friend, a lifeline in a sea of despair.

Izuku didn't hesitate to intervene when he saw the harm Himiko was facing at the hands of her parents. He saved her from that toxic environment and provided her with the help and support she desperately needed. In doing so, he became more than just a friend; he became Himiko's savior, the person who showed her that she was worthy of love and kindness.

Now, Himiko couldn't imagine her life without Izuku. She felt forever indebted to him, grateful for his presence in her life. The thought of losing him was unbearable, to the point where she couldn't fathom going on without him. In her eyes, Izuku was her reason for living, her beacon of hope in a world that had once seemed so bleak.

Izuku was her everything. She belongs to Izuku. She was his and only his. No one will ever ever ever ever ever touch her. Izuku deserved the best. Izuku is the best. Izuku Izuku Izuku Izuku.

"Are you alright, Himiko-chan?" Izuku called out to her since she seemed distracted.

"Ah, it's nothing. I was just reminiscing about the past when you saved me." Himiko said and the two new girls were simply amazed by Izuku's heroism. Time passed by and everyone chatted a bit more before continuing their training before heading back home.