My Avatar is the Heroine

"Kid, don't underestimate your enemies."

Due to a moment's carelessness, Shoto Todoroki, who was running at the forefront, was caught up by a furious Bakugo. The first place changed hands, and the atmosphere at the scene became even more fervent. Meanwhile, Izuku Midoriya had just barely reached the edge of the minefield and began to skillfully dodge the mines with the full power of ONE.FOR.ALL, rapidly pursuing them.

"The minefield is just ahead."

Yukino approached the third checkpoint, but unfortunately, she had no idea how to get through this area.

The main issue was the lack of time. Walking through carefully step by step would absolutely not allow her to qualify for the next stage. And the method used by Izuku Midoriya in the original story, digging up a pile of mines and then using a board to blast herself into the air, would likely be too late as well.

"Whatever, as long as I'm fast enough, the explosions won't catch up to me."

Gritting her teeth, Yukino, who was already moving at a considerable speed, accelerated again, creating an astonishing gust of wind.

Boom!

Her first step landed on the minefield.

A blinding flash of light, accompanied by a terrifying impact, erupted from beneath her foot.

Almost instantaneously, the explosion occurred.

"Here I come!"

With the blast wave propelling her forward, Yukino's steps didn't falter as she leaped ahead. The force was so great that she shot two to three meters into the air, covering dozens of meters in an instant.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Explosions all along the way, accompanied by fierce winds.

Flashes of light, billowing smoke and dust...

"She's catching up, she's catching up! Just as expected from the top student in the entrance exam, is this girl a monster? To charge through a minefield like this. Is there a ferocious beast hidden within this petite and adorable body?"

The flashing firelight was more insane than anyone else's. The blast waves from the explosions didn't blow Yukino away; instead, they became her propulsion.

In that instant, Yukino was already close to Izuku, who was gritting his teeth and sprinting.

And almost simultaneously, Izuku had overtaken both Bakugo and Todoroki, who were fighting.

"Damn it." In a flash, Bakugo withdrew his hand from attacking Shoto Todoroki and used the explosive thrust from his palms to chase forward.

"You damn Deku, I absolutely won't let you get ahead of me!"

With a furious roar, a distorted Bakugo, like a devil crawling out of hell, instantly closed the distance to Izuku.

Even with ONE.FOR.ALL at full coverage, there was still a gap between Izuku and Bakugo at this moment.

Todoroki's dual-colored eyes widened in shock. He simultaneously used his ice, stepping on the path he had created, and relying on his formidable physical abilities, he caught up to the two of them.

"Ha!" The commentator's voice instantly became more passionate. "The two who were originally far ahead have stopped their mutual interference and are now fiercely pursuing Izuku. When a common enemy appears, humans will cease their infighting!"

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Shota Aizawa said speechlessly.

At the scene.

"You damn Deku, stop right there."

Bakugo unleashed a palm strike, but Izuku easily predicted it, dodged, and retaliated with a punch without holding back.

"You can't hit me, Kacchan. I've recorded every single one of your moves in my notes."

"What..." Bakugo's pupils contracted sharply.

Bang!

He was hit squarely in the abdomen, and Bakugo's body recoiled half a meter. Almost simultaneously, Todoroki appeared beside the two, stepping on ice.

More importantly, Yukino had also caught up.

"This is incredible, four in parallel. Bakugo, Todoroki, Izuku, Su Lin. An unbelievable scene, this year's first-year competition..."

Amidst the audience's cheers, Todoroki let out a cry and suddenly thrust out his palm, grabbing Yukino's right arm.

"I'm sorry, my father is watching." He thought to himself.

Ice spread, and Yukino felt a sharp sting on her right side.

But...

At the same time, Bakugo unleashed an even more ferocious palm strike, bypassing Izuku and unceremoniously attacking Yukino's head.

"Todoroki, I won't hold back like you!"

Caught between their pincer attack, everything happened in an instant. Yukino gritted her teeth, raised her arm, endured the pain, and with a bang, blocked both attacks.

Her right arm instantly froze, covered in solid ice, while her left hand was blasted into a bloody mist.

Bakugo and Todoroki's expressions changed slightly; their arms were actually gripped tightly by Yukino and couldn't break free.

"Shoto Todoroki!"

Yukino, as if feeling no pain, turned her head, a wicked grin appearing on her face. "You, of all people... still have the mood to be chivalrous?"

Bang—

With a powerful force, Bakugo and Shoto Todoroki were sent tumbling sideways, hitting the mines below. Using the blinding explosions, Yukino leaped up, quickly pursuing Izuku ahead.

"My goodness, what did I just see? Su Lin blocked Bakugo and Todoroki's attacks and took them both down. Izuku Midoriya seized the opportunity to sprint, taking the lead!"

"Currently, in first and second place are Izuku Midoriya and Su Lin."

"And Su Lin, oh my god, her hands are covered in blood..."

Roar—

This scene was incredibly thrilling for the audience.

For Izuku Midoriya, the pressure didn't subside.

"So fast, she's here."

Even with ONE.FOR.ALL fully activated, he couldn't shake off that girl?

"No, I can't give up. I want to be first."

Izuku remembered what All Might had told him: "Tell the world that you have arrived!"

He was already shining brightly, but it wasn't enough.

"All Might, I will definitely become number one!"

He cried out in his heart, his eyes turning crimson. Izuku Midoriya rushed through the third obstacle, heading towards the finish line... towards the interior of the venue.

Getting closer...

Four people entered the surrounding buildings one after another. The audience couldn't help but stand up, cheering and encouraging those below.

"U.A. Sports Festival, first-year division. Based on the early stages, who could have predicted the final outcome? At this moment, the first man to return to the stadium... is actually him, Izuku Midoriya!"

"Roar—"

Fireworks exploded at the venue, and the crowd cheered with their hands raised.

Yukino, who was following behind Izuku, slowed down at the last moment. She stopped, hands on her knees, and gasped for air amidst the audience's cheers.

Running so hard for a full four kilometers was indeed quite taxing.

"First place... I'll leave this huge pit to you, Izuku."

Thinking about the next match, Yukino couldn't help but chuckle.

"Unbelievable, I somehow managed to get second place without even realizing it."

Chapter 37: Ten Million Points

While most of the audience's attention was focused on Izuku Midoriya, Yukino leaned against the wall, resting her head back, quietly waiting for her arm to recover. Shoto Todoroki and Bakugo emerged from behind the door one after another.

Bakugo had been staring at Izuku the entire time, while Todoroki looked towards Yukino. Noticing the injury on her hand, he frowned slightly.

Undoubtedly, he had held back during their previous fight, which resulted in his attack not harming Yukino too much. However, that guy Bakugo, even when facing a delicate young girl, could ruthlessly attack her body with full force.

Every drop of blood sliding down her arm and staining the ground was caused by Bakugo.

"Tch—"

Todoroki deliberately turned his head away, no longer looking at the figure who had secured second place.

Half a minute later.

"Oh dear, little girl, you're not in good shape. Let me heal your injuries," Recovery Girl said slowly, leaning on her cane with a kind smile as she walked towards Yukino.

"Uh... it's fine, I have regenerative abilities. You don't need to do this." Seeing the elderly woman, Yukino instinctively leaned back, appearing somewhat flustered.

"It's alright, it's alright, just one kiss is enough..."

Her lips slowly extended, and finally, under Yukino's helpless gaze, she kissed her on the cheek.

Biu~~

The elderly woman nodded with satisfaction. "There, there. So cute. Girls should take care of themselves, you know? It's heartbreaking to see you like this."

"Uh... this is just my avatar."

Although she wanted to emphasize her true gender to the other party, she considered it and felt it was meaningless.

As a teacher at the academy, how could she not know this?

As expected, the next moment, the loving old lady became stern for once. "Is an avatar not yourself? Why do you think I always call you 'little girl'? It's because I want you to accept yourself. Stop talking about avatars all the time. They're all a part of you, yet you treat her like a tool? Don't you think that's pitiful?"

Yukino froze.

Recovery Girl didn't say much more. She soon sighed, patted Yukino's shoulder, and turned to leave.

In a moment of stiff silence, Yukino leaned against the wall, her mind somewhat dazed as she touched her now-recovered hand.

Her bloodstains still lingered on it.

"It seems Recovery Girl doesn't want me to get hurt again." While she understood the woman's words, what was the right course of action for her?

"Kero?"

Tsuyu Asui hopped slowly like a frog in front of Yukino and then met her gaze with her cute, blank face.

"What is it?"

After their gazes met for half a minute, Yukino couldn't help but speak up.

"Su Lin's charm seems to be growing stronger."

"Is that so?" Yukino blinked, unsure what Tsuyu meant.

"Little Kyoka was just complaining... saying it's one thing for you to fight boys over girls, but now you're even snatching men from other girls. It's a bit much."

"..."

"Hey, when did I ever say that?" Kyoka Jiro, who was in the distance, turned pale and slowly walked over, looking like she was about to throw a punch.

"Kero."

Tsuyu Asui quickly hopped away from her spot.

"This guy."

In the audience stands, the No. 2 hero, Endeavor, watched Izuku Midoriya for a while before turning his attention to his rebellious son.

And Shoto Todoroki had been staring at Su Lin for the first few minutes after the match ended, which sparked a bit of interest in the student who had turned into a girl.

"Avatar, if this is all there is..."

For some reason, he felt a bit agitated.

Perhaps it was just annoyance at Todoroki's rebellious gaze.

"Alright, students are crossing the finish line one after another. Rankings will be tallied up later. In any case, students, you've worked hard," Present Mic's voice boomed, reaching the ears of the audience and students alike.

Hearing the voice, Izuku Midoriya, who had been staring at his arm, looked up and met All Might's gaze.

He knew he had succeeded, taking the first widely noticed step.