Midoriya's Comeback

Jilan Jiyu was only a quarter of the way from the exit, with Bakugo and Todoroki ahead of him dragging each other down. Even so, they were only one-sixth of the way from the finish line.

Just now, because Tenya Iida suddenly started the Engine and rushed forward like a madman, there were continuous explosions behind him, which made the Sheer Heart Attack a little unable to make a judgment.

As long as I run fast enough, the bombs can't catch me! (Iida's smug face)

While his actions allowed him to quickly pass through the bomb zone, they also provoked public outrage by harming innocent bystanders.

Seeing that Iida had stolen his thunder, the man named Mei Hatsume, while resting in a safe place, pulled a capture gun from the equipment box on his back and fired at Iida.

Caught completely off guard, Tenya Iida was immediately trapped in the net and pinned to that spot. Although it seemed like he could easily break free by struggling, he dared not make any rash moves given the numerous landmines surrounding them.

He could only cower and shout angrily Mei Hatsume Faming, "What have you done to me, woman? Why have you tried to stop me twice!"

Mei Hatsume ignored him and continued explaining the device she had invented to the drone. Although the drone tried to leave her side several times, she held it with a mechanical arm, binding it in the air like a selfie stick.

Mei Hatsume was very proud of herself. She believed that her performance was enough to make her known throughout the country, and that countless support companies would soon come knocking on her door.

However, what she didn't know was that Erina Nakiri had already instructed the tech team to disconnect the drone the moment her entire silly face filled the big screen, so no one could hear anything she was saying now.

At this moment, Jilan Jiyu suddenly heard the skull's somewhat ingratiating voice say, "Master, I've discovered a large amount of explosives suddenly appearing behind us, and some of the explosives are moving."

A large amount of explosives? The explosives in each landmine are only enough to detonate a pink smoke, and the quantity is not large. Did someone pile the landmines together?

Jilan Jiyu turned around in surprise and saw a green figure at the Qidian point digging something in the ground with an iron plate. It was Izuku Midoriya.

He wants...

Jilan looked at Bakugo and Todoroki, who were still locked in a fierce struggle ahead, and a smile appeared on his lips. "If you two keep going like this, it's hard to say who will be number one."

Jilan ran to Iida's spot and, amidst his grateful gaze, helped him remove the net. "Are you alright?"

"Thank you so much, squad leader! I will definitely repay your kindness!" Iida bowed deeply to Jilan Jiyu, glancing warily at Akira Hata with a sorrowful Mei Hatsume. "It's all because of that crazy woman; otherwise, I would have reached the finish line by now!"

Iida originally thought that he would be in the lead, or even first place, in this race because of his natural advantage. However, Todoroki and Bakugo's strength was beyond his expectations. More importantly, he was blocked by the same person twice in a row. Even if he used his Quirk, he would not be able to overtake them.

At this moment, only Todoroki and Bakugo were in front of them, so now it was time to fight for third place. However, Iida glanced at Jilan, who had just rescued him without any reservations, and hesitated again.

"Class monitor, you go first!" Iida said resolutely, "I'll try my best to get fourth place."

Jilan glanced at Iida with some surprise. If he used his Quirk now, the continuous explosions he caused would make it impossible for "Sheer Heart Attack" to pinpoint its location, and Ji Lan would have no chance of overtaking it. But...

"It's alright." Jilan Jiyu shook his head. "I don't think I can surpass you. Just do your best. I remember, Iida, you wanted to defeat Midoriya, right?"

"That's right..." Iida was somewhat surprised that Jilan would suddenly say such a thing, and he said tactfully, "But Midoriya's Quirk isn't suitable for use here, is it?"

In Iida's mind, Jilan is an excellent class representative who is adept at everything he does and is someone he respects. Therefore, he sometimes confides in Jilan about his innermost thoughts.

He once told Jilan that Midoriya was his best friend, his rival, a comrade he respected, and the goal he was striving to achieve. He said that one day he would defeat Midoriya head-on.

However, he didn't think that way during this obstacle course, because he knew that Midoriya's Quirk was completely unsuitable for this situation, or even terrible. Using one's strengths to overcome an opponent's weaknesses was a shameless act, Iida's chivalrous spirit always held this belief.

Moreover, he hadn't seen Midoriya along the way, and he had a bad feeling. He wondered if Midoriya would spend too much time on the obstacles ahead and be eliminated. So he kept praying for Midoriya to pass the test and fight him head-on in the later competition.

"... Is that so?" Jilan smiled. "You underestimated him, and so did I, and... there's no time to make amends now."

Just as Iida was puzzled by these inexplicable words, he suddenly heard a ringing sound like several bombs exploding at once. He quickly turned around and saw a huge pink mushroom cloud rising behind him!

Amidst these giant waves, a boy named Midoriya lay on a metal plate, riding the wind and waves, his gaze resolute as he flew towards this side!

Bakugo and Todoroki exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes. They stopped arguing and started setting off fireworks again, while Bakugo carved a thick path of ice beneath his feet. The two of them rushed towards the finish line in perfect unison!

"That's Midoriya! Sergeant, sorry, I have to go!" Iida didn't have time to be surprised. He turned around and started the Engine. The air around the exhaust pipe was Compress instantly, and a second later it turned into white jets, which instantly increased his speed. The landmines in the road he stepped on were detonated, but he left them far behind!

Looking at the thick pink smoke ahead, Jilan Jiyu covered their mouths with one hand while waving the other to try and disperse the smoke. "They really are impulsive..."

Jilan Jiyu looked up as Midoriya flew over his head, then glanced at the landmines that had been detonated after being stepped on by Iida: "However, I'll use this path."

Although the Sheer Heart Attack had allowed them to advance quickly using it as Scan, Jilan kept a degree of alertness to ensure her body had time to react, always keeping an eye on any stray bombs and constantly circling around in search of a safe route.

However, the path Iida took was different. Although thick smoke billowed ahead, it was certain that this path was the safest diameter and there would be no landmines.

"This is my escape route Jilan Jiyu!"

Jilan Jiyu were covered in Hamon, and they rushed towards the finish line like an arrow released from a bow!