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"Team Midoriya has nowhere left to go!!" Mic shouted out as the cameras that panned in different angles showing closer footage of the students shifted directly over to Midoriya's group. Ahead of them was Todoroki's group who were quickly approaching, an ice blockade separating the two groups from the rest.

"I'll be taking those now." Todoroki exclaimed, eyeing the ten million points with his cold narrowed eyes. The arena seemed to still for all other scuffles as attention was fully focused on the two groups encased within the barrier of ice.

No one moved for a moment, a breeze stemming from seemingly nowhere gently passing by as if waiting for a storm to brew, Todoroki's white and red hair moving in sync with that breeze.

The crowd shouted wildly as Todoroki's group began to make their move after he had whispered something to those carrying him, the group immediately sprinting off in Midoriya's direction. 

Midoriya looked troubled as he conversed with his teammates, standing still while the other group never faltered in their sprint towards them. Their loud synchronized steps were deafening for Midoriya as he tried to think of a plan while weighing every weakness and strength they have against the group.

"It's fine. No matter what, we will hang on to the ten million!" Midoriya whispered encouragingly as he narrowed his eyes at the group approaching. 

Tokoyami had already explained how his quirk works and the disadvantages they would get with Kaminari there, so their defense was already faltering. They had to think up a solid plan but also keep up their morale as Midoriya encouraged the tense group they would hold onto those points.

"One minute left! Todoroki made it so he'd have the ten million to himself to seize in an instant!" Present Mic yelled, his voice echoing throughout the arena and informing the crowds as the big screens showed the two groups facing off within the ring of ice. He smiled wildly while dramatically tilting his glasses making a glare shine in them as he continued to talk.

"At least, that's what I thought five minutes ago!" He then turned towards the groups direction and pointed his finger at them, the large smile never leaving his face while Aizawa watched with a raised eyebrow. 

"But unbelievably, Midoriya's been able to keep away in that cramped space for five minutes!"

Dark shadow hovered in front of Midoriya's group, separating them from Todoroki's, its large yellow eyes narrowed with a glowing gleam as it was determined to fulfill its duty. Every time Todoroki's group would get too close, Midoriya's would move in another direction while dark shadow blocked off attacks and helped to maintain distance. 

In the stands, two heroes in particular were looking at the groups expecting the best from them, whether it be for the reason they wanted to see results or wanted one to be on top. 

Endeavor stood with his arms crossed and the flames from his quirk activated as he glared down at the group his son was leading. He scowled in distaste as he watched the struggle go on for the past five minutes, his tongue clicking whenever he saw a possible chance that Shoto could have grabbed the points but failed to. He impatiently tapped his foot on the ground while he dug his fingernails into his arm.

"Fool."

All Might on the opposite side of the ring, stared down at Midoriya in pride. He gently crossed his hands over one another as he was seated in a section a few other school faculty pro heroes were as he watched in amusement at his pupil's actions. He was proud Midoriya had gotten this far, not that he didn't believe he couldn't, but he was already far surpassing his expectations. All Might's signature smile rose across his face, looking a bit eerie in his slender form as he watched Midoriya dodge to the left of Todoroki every time knowing he wasn't willing to use that side in fear of hurting Iida. 

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