First Signs of Prowess

Even now, Yang Xiao had not shown all his abilities. His Quirk required a powerful physique to enhance it, which was why he had trained his body so hard at Seaside Park.

The body was the container, while a Quirk was like a bullet. Without a good container, the bullet could not unleash its power.

Yang Xiao's Quirk was much stronger than it had been before, and his body was even more so. He did not take Todoroki Shoto's wall of solid ice seriously at all.

However, Yang Xiao knew when to stop. The strength he had displayed was still within a comprehensible range, and he had to keep his power under control.

Otherwise, his school life from here on out would be fraught with difficulties. The strong were always watched, and he had no desire to become a target.

Most importantly, if he revealed too much of his strength, the other three transmigrators would have clues to follow and would eventually find their way to him.

For Yang Xiao, delaying that day by even one day was worthwhile. He had no intention of charging into battle from the start and being targeted on the front lines.

"Your name is Yang Xiao, right?" Todoroki Shoto stopped attacking and looked at Yang Xiao meaningfully.

Yang Xiao knew that Todoroki Shoto had become interested in his strength. However, Todoroki Shoto was proud and preferred to be alone, so he would not spread word of Yang Xiao's abilities. That was also why Yang Xiao had chosen to fight him.

If it had been Katsuki Bakugo, Yang Xiao would have surrendered from the very beginning. Even if he had fought for a while, he would have eventually conceded defeat on his own.

Even now, Yang Xiao's right fingertips were glowing, blinding the camera monitoring their battle. All Might and the others could barely make out the fight between him and Todoroki Shoto.

"Todoroki, there is no question that you are stronger than me, so let's end this fight here. I surrender," Yang Xiao said proactively. He was already satisfied with how far things had gone, and there was no need to keep fighting.

For Yang Xiao, fighting one of the strongest students in Hero Class A and being able to counter him on such a large scale was enough to prove that his training had been effective.

"I'm stronger than you?" Todoroki Shoto smiled and looked at Yang Xiao. "Not necessarily. I think you're a very good opponent. What I don't understand is why you would hide your strength instead of making it public."

Yang Xiao spoke softly. "Everyone has things they cannot talk about. Let's not discuss this topic. In any case, I surrender."

The more Yang Xiao acted this way, the more Todoroki Shoto felt that he was powerful. Still, Todoroki Shoto believed Yang Xiao was definitely somewhat inferior to him. After all, he was currently using only half of his Quirk. If he used that bastard father's Quirk too, Yang Xiao definitely would not be able to hold on.

However, Todoroki Shoto still wanted to continue fighting Yang Xiao. It had been a long time since he had encountered someone his age with this kind of strength, and it stirred something within him.

"Let's keep fighting. We're both still perfectly fine." Todoroki Shoto took a few steps forward. At that moment, the glow at Yang Xiao's fingertips suddenly vanished. Then he dropped onto the ground and shouted, "I surrender!"

"Why did he surrender?"

The students watching the surveillance feed were somewhat confused. Although they had not been able to see the battle between Yang Xiao and Todoroki Shoto clearly, they knew the two were qualified to face each other. In particular, Yang Xiao, who looked so ordinary, was not as weak as everyone had imagined.

Katsuki Bakugo frowned as he watched Yang Xiao sitting on the ground. He was now certain that Yang Xiao had hidden his strength. However, several crucial moments had not appeared on the screen. There was definitely something strange going on.

"Since young Yang Xiao has surrendered, young Todoroki's team wins!" All Might directly announced the result. Yang Xiao had clearly said he was surrendering.

Yang Xiao and Denki Kaminari's team were the villains. Villains could surrender, but the Pro Hero team could not. Those were the rules.

Therefore, Yang Xiao's team had lost, while Todoroki Shoto's team had won.

Denki Kaminari was still waiting for good news from Yang Xiao when the sound of defeat came through his earpiece, telling them to leave the building.

"Are you kidding me? We might as well have gone in together. It hadn't even been that long, and we already lost," Denki Kaminari complained. He had no idea what had happened to Yang Xiao downstairs.

"Looks like Todoroki was still a cut above him after all. As expected of a recommended student," Tsuyu Asui said, stroking her chin.

"All right, everyone gather up for the review of the second match." All Might waved his hand, signaling everyone to begin reviewing the battle between Yang Xiao's team and Todoroki Shoto's team.

The following battles proceeded one after another, and every match was exciting. In his classmates' eyes, Yang Xiao had become somewhat mysterious. It seemed everyone now knew that he was very strong.

That was right. They attributed his ability to shatter solid ice to sheer strength.

"Good work, everyone!"

After all the teams had finished their battles, All Might gathered everyone together. "Other than young Midoriya, none of you suffered any serious injuries. Still, every one of you gave it your all. For your first training session, you all did very well."

"After Mr. Aizawa, suddenly having such a serious lesson feels kind of disappointing..." Tsuyu Asui was straightforward and said whatever was on her mind.

"Conducting proper lessons is our freedom as well. Next, I need to go give young Midoriya his review. Go change your clothes... and return to the classroom." After saying that, All Might lifted a leg and vanished from the spot like a gust of wind.

"All Might is amazing!" Denki Kaminari said, stars practically sparkling in his eyes.

"But why was he in such a hurry...?" Ojiro Mashirao asked in surprise.

Only Yang Xiao knew what was going on. All Might was not rushing off to explain the review to Izuku Midoriya. His transformation time had run out, and he did not want to reveal his true physical condition in front of everyone.

"Hey, Yang!"

By the time most of the students had left, a voice called out to Yang Xiao. He did not even have to think to know that Katsuki Bakugo had stopped him.

"Do you need something?" Yang Xiao turned to look at him.

"You hid your strength?" Katsuki Bakugo raised his head and stared at Yang Xiao.

There was no one else around now. Only Yang Xiao and Katsuki Bakugo remained.

Yang Xiao had no intention of answering Katsuki Bakugo's question. He simply turned and left. There was nothing to explain to this guy; the more he explained, the more troublesome it would become.

"Stop right there!"

A gust of wind swept toward the back of Yang Xiao's head. Without a second thought, Yang Xiao dodged aside. He did not even need his Quirk for such a small movement; he could avoid it directly.

Sure enough, in the next moment, one of Katsuki Bakugo's hands passed through the spot where Yang Xiao had just been standing.

"You dodged?" Katsuki Bakugo froze for a moment, then grinned fiercely. "So you really did hide your strength!"

Yang Xiao rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. What the hell was Katsuki Bakugo trying to do?