What is this Kid Up To

As soon as Katsuki Bakugo fled, the rest of them didn't even think twice and took off running. That's right, in the eyes of the other participants, Katsuki Bakugo was running away.

Katsuki Bakugo didn't think he was running away; he had already earned enough points, so there was no need to flee!

Yang Xiao had already secured enough points and was also in the process of escaping. He wasn't foolish enough to confront the giant villains; that wasn't something he could handle. All he needed to do was get out.

While running, Katsuki Bakugo spotted Yang Xiao. A hint of mockery flashed in his eyes, implying he wouldn't see Yang Xiao again.

Naturally, he wouldn't see him if he was eliminated. In Katsuki Bakugo's opinion, most of the people in Training Ground A wouldn't be able to keep up. The main reason was that he was too strong and had snatched points from many others.

Yang Xiao paid no mind to Katsuki Bakugo's gaze and continued running as if Katsuki Bakugo were air.

Seeing Yang Xiao's calm expression, Katsuki Bakugo sneered inwardly. Had he become numb already? A piece of trash who knew he would be eliminated, yet still so arrogant.

However, Yang Xiao's attitude had nothing to do with him. Katsuki Bakugo was simply a little annoyed, but he wouldn't be meeting this guy again anyway.

With that thought, Katsuki Bakugo sped up, rushing out of the training ground first. This would solidify his score.

One after another, people rushed out of the training ground, and Yang Xiao was no exception. Once almost everyone had left Training Ground A, the assessment was over.

"Principal, the assessment in Training Ground A has concluded."

In a dimly lit monitoring room at U.A. High School, the room was filled with people. These were all teachers from U.A. High School, the upper echelon of the school.

At this moment, these teachers were observing the situation in each training ground. The situation could be roughly understood from the surveillance footage.

"For this practical exam, the students weren't told the number or location of the enemies. With limited time and a vast area, they had to stand out under these conditions. This requires the ability to quickly grasp situational information, the mobility to respond to all kinds of scenarios, the judgment to remain calm under any circumstances, and, of course, pure combat power."

The Principal's name was Nezu. It wasn't human but an animal that had developed a Quirk, a rare and exceptional case.

It resembled some kind of rodent, though its exact species was unknown.

Nezu's childlike voice rang out again, "The fundamental abilities used to protect the peace of the city are reflected in the form of points. The harvest this year seems quite good, wouldn't you say?"

"Principal, the assessment in Training Ground A is over. Would you like to see the results first?" a voice filled with feminine charm inquired. Everyone in the room turned towards the source of the voice.

It was Midnight, a U.A. High School teacher with impeccable looks and figure. She favored tight clothing and used a whip as her weapon, reminiscent of S&M.

"Let's take a look at the results from Training Ground A," Nezu nodded. Since Training Ground A was finished, it meant some people were eliminated and some would remain, which it was very interested in.

"Play the footage—"

The screen immediately displayed the footage on the large display, clearly visible to all the teachers.

"The first is a boy named Katsuki Bakugo. His score is a straightforward 77 points for eliminating enemies, and 0 for rescues. This score could be considered the highest for this exam!" one teacher exclaimed in surprise.

The other teachers also wore thoughtful expressions. It was clear this student's performance was outstanding, but the 0 rescue points seemed a bit selfish. However, with 77 elimination points, no one could say anything.

"The gap between the second and first place scores is quite large, but he should have passed."

"The second place is Yang Xiao?" a teacher asked, confused.

"Ectoplasm Teacher, do you know this second-place student?" Midnight asked a teacher beside her. This teacher looked rather frightening, with a face like a mask, resembling an evil spirit.

This teacher was Ectoplasm Ghost, a faculty member at U.A. High School. No further details were provided.

"I don't. I'm just very curious. We saw Katsuki Bakugo's score, but where is the combat footage of this Yang Xiao?" Ectoplasm Ghost voiced his confusion.

All the teachers then realized a problem. They were monitoring the abilities of all the examinees, and the training grounds were basically covered with cameras, allowing them to clearly see everyone's combat and any sudden dangers.

Katsuki Bakugo's combat was very straightforward, and the cameras could analyze and observe him from all angles at all times. But what about Yang Xiao? It seemed like this kid had disappeared from Training Ground A since the moment he entered; there was no footage.

"Immediately retrieve all footage from Training Ground A and see how this Yang Xiao earned his points," Midnight instructed.

The previous assessment footage from Training Ground A instantly appeared before everyone. The footage began to play, and almost every examinee's actions could be clearly seen.

But what was puzzling was that the footage of Yang Xiao seemed to have vanished, with no videos of his face.

"No footage?" Present Mic exclaimed in surprise. "How is that possible? Is there a problem with the surveillance?"

"Wait a moment!" Just as everyone was bewildered, Shota Aizawa walked over and pointed to a completely black screen. "Open all the cameras for this footage."

Shota Aizawa was also a teacher at U.A. High School and a Pro Hero, considered outstanding among them. However, due to his aversion to trouble, he lived a low-key life despite his strength, and many outside didn't even know what his Quirk was or how powerful he was.

As Shota Aizawa instructed, the system automatically opened the black screen. Upon opening, dozens of screens appeared. Apart from the initial black screen, Yang Xiao appeared in every other frame.

"Teacher Aizawa has sharp eyes!" Present Mic laughed heartily, pointing at the screen. "Come on, let's see what this kid is up to, playing such tricks!"

Before Present Mic could say anything, the footage automatically played. The first black screen showed nothing, but starting from the second screen, Yang Xiao's appearance became visible to all the teachers.

In the footage, Yang Xiao's hair, hands, and feet were glowing. When attacked by a villain, his chest and back would also glow.

None of that was important. What astonished all the teachers was that Yang Xiao defeated every villain in a single blow, regardless of their type. It was one punch or one kick each, with no wasted movements.