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[[folder: Prologue: Hear Me Roar]]
!Chapter 1: That’s Life
*"Eureka!"Moment: Both for his test of the ARcBlue Reactor, [Spoiler: And the 32nd test of his prosthetic arm].
-->Narrator: "He raises his arms to the air and begins to celebrate, elation taking over his being…"
*AcademyOfEvil: Downplayed, though may change in the future. Aldera is a place so noxious for the well-being of any discriminated group that could qualify as it.
*AceCustom: While explaining the importance of his work to his son, Hisashi shows the specialized support equipment for the heroes.
*AmbiguouslyAbsentParent: Exaggerated and Justified. Both of his parents are missing from his life, though Hisashi had been dead for a good amount of time; while Inko…
*AMistakeIsBorn: How Katsuki verbal denigration of the protagonist starts, mentioning that that was the reason why Inko left and Hisashi "killed" himself (Mocking the Mourner).
*BarbaricBully: This version of Katsuki Bakugo. To the point of maiming the protagonist only for hitting him back, after dissing his father.
*BetrayalByInaction: Roundhouse. To the horror of Izuku [[Spoiler: And his arm.]]
*BlessedWithSuck: Discussed, as Izuku wonders what is great about heroes.
*ChildHater: Defied, with a jackhammer. Izuku wonders if his father hates him for not manifesting a quirk, to Hisashi's horror.
*ChildProdigy: Izuku, overlapping with [[GadgeteerGenius]]. His flashlight and the continuation of the ArcBlue generator are the perfect demonstration of it.
*CollateralDamage: Downplayed. When testing, Izuku mentions it.
-->Izuku: “And hopefully won't destroy the house.”
*CooldownHug: After the horrible question, Hisashi hugs his son to reassure him that he loves him, without question.
*CuriousAsAMonkey: Izuku inquires his father about his job and why he is busy most of the time.
**[[spoiler: In chapter 5, Mei who was more focused on how slim the holoprojector was.]]
*DisproportionateRetribution: How Chapter 1 ends. Bakugo invades the Midoriya household, and (with the help of his lackeys) maim brutally Izuku to the point of losing his arm, only for [[FightingBackIsWrong fighting back]].
*EarnYourHappyEnding: Discussed by the protagonist. [[spoiler: Defied, and hard in the first chapter. By chapter 7, it is also referred by the protagonist.]]
-->Izuku, recording his musings:"But maybe… maybe this time, they will finally acknowledge me..."
*GoneHorriblyRight: Subverted. His "success" with the whole apparatus, leaving some "victorious" scorch marks.
-->Izuku: "If anything, it works far too well."
*HomemadeInventions: Mosty Izuku, but with the work left by Hisashi.
*Hypocrite: Again, Bakugo. Before beating to an inch of his life, he claims to Izuku that it is against school regulations running in the halls. [[spoiler: By Chapter 8, All Might is shown as one.]]
[[spoiler: -->All Might: "Honestly, I think having a quirkless boy in this event is dangerous for the boy. This is not simply a game, there are points in the competition where he could be seriously injured, and [[FearlessFool he clearly doesn’t consider his own safety as much as he should be]]. I think for Young Midoriya’s wellbeing, he should be forced to withdraw from the tournament."]]
*ItsAllAboutMe: Played with. In order to de-escalate things, Izuku simply decides to play on Katsuki Ego. That is until Bakugo [[PressedHisButtonsTooHard]].
*KillingIntent: The only answer from Katsuki after the response of the protagonist.
*LackOfEmpathy: Subverted, partially. Bakugo's lackeys mention how it is a tad extreme what he is about to do. To no avail.
*MessOfWoe: At big scale. Though not diagnosed, his actual family and social situation is seen in his home state of quasi-disrepair.
*MissingMom: It is shown that Inko left Izuku to his own devices at a certain age, also mentioned by Katsuki.
*PureEnergy: The ArcBlue project. Proposed By Hisashi, and continued by Izuku.
*RageBreakingPoint: Mentioning Hisashi in an insult is this for Izuku. To the point that he punched Katsuki for it.
*RayGun: After the success of the 572 iteration of the ArcBlue reactor, the test flashlight (called Nexus apparatus) that was connected was turned into one of these accidentally. Used futilely against Katsuki when the latter attacked Izuku in his home. Eventual iterations were functionally similar to the Repulsors of the [[IronMan]] Franchise.
*SoProudOfYou: Downplayed, as Hisashi is trying to explain to his son that he is NOT defective. Played straight with Izuku, as he steps into his father's role as an inventor, continuing his projects like "ArcBlue".
**[[spoiler: And by chapter 7, Power Loader seems to have adopted this mindset when speaking to Midoriya.]]
*SuicideIsShameful: While taunting Izuku, Katsuki pushes one of his buttons hard by mentioning that his father was a coward for taking his own life.
*TaughtByExperience: Referred by Izuku, while (unsuccessfully) escaping the brutes of his school.
*UnskilledButStrong: While mentioned by a small child such as Izuku, it is defied by the end. Nevertheless, it is a wrong assumption by society as part of their Fantastic Racism to consider those with strong quirks to be Hero material.[[spoiler: In chapter 9 this is how Izuku breaks the ice with Kaminari, questioning him about how much is his voltage output. Also Discussed by Izuku, as he would measure that if he had that quirk]].
*WhyDidYouMakeMeHitYou: To the extreme, Bakugo mentions casually that Izuku himself made him maim him.
*Workaholic: Poor Hisashi, most of the time working, to the chagrin of his family.
¡Chapter 2: Fragile
*AsleepForDays: Three days of Coma, after the brutality suffered.
*BearerOfBadNews: Doctors for Izuku.
-->Izuku: "He remembers that smile. It's the same smile the doctor had before they delivered bad news."
*BlindedByRage: The Slime Villain after seeing Izuku? He is absolutely.
*Career-EndingInjury: His amputation in a nutshell. [Spoiler: It gets better.]
*CelebritySuperhero: All Might, to the point that he can't answer some questions of the traumatized protagonist.
*DamselOutOfDistress: The male variant. By the time All Might reaches Izuku, he already dealt with the villain.
*DeepBreathsRevealsTension: And how. Knowing that you lost three days, and had to be put into surgery, may stress any sane person.
*DespairSpeech: What inadvertently became of the answer of All Might.
-->Toshinori:"Be realistic, kid. You simply aren't built for that line of work. Perhaps you can find something a bit more… you speed… to do with your life."
*DoNotGoGentle: On the precipice of despair; Izuku decides to not give in and show the world what he is made of.
*EmptyShell: Izuku, before meeting All Might.
*FireballEyeballs: Or more of Fireball Nostrils, as Hisashi is frustrated with his equipment, he starts exhaling fire through his nose.
*GaveUpTooSoon: Mentioned by his father when dealing with a challenge. Also defied, as both Midoriya's rise up to the challenge.
-->Hisashi:” This is the easiest option…"
*GreenEyedMonster: One of the arguments the "efficient" pair try to use against Izuku.
*HighVoltageDeath: Used against the Slime Villain [Spoiler: Twice].
*IFoundYouLikeThis: How the chapter begins, after the flashback. Izuku waking up from the uncomfortable place he is, with the female doctor asking him to remain calm.
*ImpairmentShot: How Chapter 1 ended, and partially how chapter 2 starts. Izuku is still hazed after the brutal attack of Bakugo.
*ItsAllMyFault: Partially. The protagonist knows that the reason why the Slime Villain got free was him latching onto All Might's leg.
*NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: Saving Bakugo? Only earned the protagonist a reprimand by the useless heroes, [[BullyingTheDisabled and a headbutt from Bakugo]].
*OldShame: The price of giving up, at least for Hisashi. As well as living without knowing your potential.
*OnlySaneMan: In some way, in this chapter we can appreciate how quirk-centric the world has become to the point of excusing [[BystanderSyndrome]] for the heroes. With Izuku being the one of the few capable of rising above that way of thought.
*PeoplePuppets: How the Slime Villain tries to escape All Might with the protagonist's body.
*PoliceIsUseless: Bordering with [[BadCopIncompetentCop]], as both officers Seno and Shimamoto, after hearing Izuku's testimony, try to [[BlamingTheVictim blame]] him for creating his equipment.
*ReasonableRequestRejected: Izuku's [[DrivingQuestion]] is that if anyone without a quirk can make a difference. [[Hypocrite All Might's]] answer is notoriously negative.
*SaveTheJerk: Discussed by Izuku, as to why save Bakugo. Saving him will always be this.
*ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: Izuku's way of thought in this story. Reinforced after all the stuff of chapter 2.
*TameHisAnger : Mentioned by Hisashi, as he apologizes to Izuku.
-->Hisashi: “…And I should try to control myself better."
*TheCaretaker: Referred by the doctor, when handling the recovery programs to the protagonist, as someone is paying for his medical expenses till he recovers.
*ThisCannotBe!: Played for drama, as Izuku is unable to immediately deal with new reality of lacking his right arm. [[Spoiler: Played straight for many times Kan tries to take Izuku out of the competition after witnessing his technological prowess.]]
*UnableToCry: The sob-less kind for Izuku, after the grim acceptance of his new status.
*WorryingForTheWrongReason: Downplayed and Justified for child Izuku. As he idolizes his father, seeing him angry might be a hard sight for him.
*YankTheDogsChain:
-->Aldera's Teacher: "…You never stood a chance, you were done before you even started".
¡Chapter 3
*ArtificialLimbs: His project, taking his time to develop both the chassis and wiring for it, in order to use also his ArcBlue reactor.
*BrainComputerInterface: Played straight. The first itteration was a circlet like interface with a response lag of 2.3 to 12.5 seconds, [Spoiler: with the second being a direct installation of a neural port for the operation of his arm.]
*CopeByCreating: In order to deal with the stress of the amputation, Izuku took the development of a prosthesis as a project in order to cope with it.
*CosmicPlaything: Partially for laughs, after testing 8 times his prothesis, Izuku got a response in the form of a twitch from one of the fingers. The middle finger.
*ExceededTheGoal: Subverted, as his intention is to make a fully functional replacement limb. [Spoiler: Though, to his frustration, he still can't feel with it.]
*ForgingScene: How Chapter 3 starts, as Izuku works the brass needed for his new project.
*FreshmanFears: Averted within reason for the online school, as Izuku doesn't need to socialize with other students, as well as can keep quiet about his status.
*GettingHotInHere: Summer isn't merciful for Izuku. Worse with all the heat-emitting equipment of his garage.
*NoPlansNoPrototypeNoBackup: Essentially his prosthetic arm. It being an [[AllOrNothing]] gamble that every step could waste his little time.
-->Izuku:"I suppose that is what you get for breaking the proverbial mould, but somebody had to do it.
*OverrideCommand: Enforced, as Izuku needed to end the [[SelfSurgery]] against the protection protocols.
*PhantomLimbPain: While having a little confidence crisis, Izuku is stopped by an episode of the mentioned.
*PointOfNoReturn: Option Gamma. See [[SelfSurgery]].
*RaceAgainstTheClock: How Izuku sees this project while also needing time in order to develop a portfolio for his application to the Support department.
*SelfSurgery: Performed onto his own axillary, radial and musculocutaneous nerves, in order to control his new prosthetic arm. All done with a Drill.
*SkippingSchool: Partially for the protagonist. After his "mishap", he left [[SuckySchool Aldera]] to online schooling, giving him time for his projects.
*SkipTheAnesthetic: Averted and hard. After being warned by Dr Chikafuji about the before mentioned episodes of [[PhantomLimbPain]], Izuku was prescribed with painkillers, which uses during any of those. [Spoiler: Also, during his [[SelfSurgery]] for the instalation of the neural port.]
*TearsOfJoy: The first instance of happiness after everything. Izuku's experiment worked, and though he can't feel with his new [[ArtificialLimb]], he got back his right arm. Ending chapter 3.
*YouAreBetterThanYouThink: Wondering why he keeps up with everything that has happened evolves into this. [[Spoiler: In Chapter 6, Hatsume indirectly refers to it.]]
-->Izuku:"Or maybe… maybe it isn't to prove it to them…Maybe this is to prove it to yourself."
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[[folder: Chapter: The Man With the Metal Hand Book 1:Preparations]]
!Chapter 4: One Small Step
*AbsentMindedProfessor: Downplayed for Izuku on the line for the exam. Being so focused on it made him forget he was in the front.
*AlienGeometries: Or as the protagonist put.
-->Izuku: "The Inner building was a labyrinth of hallways and stairs, twisting and turning in a chaotic harmony that threatened to swallow Izuku into its halls."
*ArbitrarySkepticism: In Izuku's head, many disbelieve that he is capable of going and doing things. [[Spoiler: Repeated with Power Loader, when he mentions he doesn't believes Izuku's arm was directly connected to his nervous system.]]
*BodyHorror: Though amazed by Izuku's personal creation, it is notorious that the explanation of how he reduced the response delay had horrified Majima sensei.
-->Power Loader:"Midoriya… Are… are you telling me that you connected this… [[BrainMachineInterface directly to your nervous system]]?"
*CassandraTruth: Everything said, the evidence made the presentation retroactively into this. With Majima admiting that he was wrong for doubting Izuku in his [[Spoiler: Acceptance Letter.]]
*ConceptArt: The First half of the Practical exam, as the students must design a support equipment based on a prompt.
*DefeatMeansRespect: An intellectual example. Both his project and invention had been impressing to start with, but it is the method and the process that Izuku took that truly impressed Power Loader, taking extreme care to test many of his inventions.
*DidYouActuallyBelieve: A non-villanous case. Izuku is so offended by Power Loader that mentions it.
-->Izuku:"So you just asume I came here, lied about my invention, and then lied directly to you? You think I would be that stupid?"
*FailureIsTheOnlyOption: Power Loader's reason to doubt Izuku. He finds ridiculous that a 15 years old child had success where others failed. [[Spoiler: Also in Chapter 5, as Izuku finds out the Sport Festival is. -->Izuku:"In other words, it's a marketing scheme."]]
*FreakOut: Played for drama, but lastly subverted. Though it is read in the previous chapter how affected Izuku was by his experience, being in the crowd seems to almost trigger a panic attack.
*GenkiGirl: Hatsume. Or as Izuku describes: "She has a manic smile on her face."
*HarmlessFreezing: Again, defied. Every since his amputation, Izuku loathes the cold, as it makes his stump ache.
*HopelessBossFight: Having a panic attack, and thinking that he already failed, Izuku could say that the exam was this for him.
*IWorkAlone: A consequence of his unhealthy though justified mindset.
-->Izuku:"I don't need anyone pretending to care about me."
*MotherlyScientist: Downplayed a bit with Hatsume. As the story focuses more on her as a person, [[PunIntended instead of her quirks]].
*NoPeripheralVision: Izuku, while fixing his arm, didn't saw Hatsume peeking.
*PoliticallyIncorrectHero: Ectoplasm and Power Loader during the exam, the first by double checking Izuku's identificaction (though might be Izuku's bias talking), and the second by blatantly disbelieving that Izuku create his prosthetic and surgically installed it all by himself. They get better.
*RageQuit: Izuku's non-dignified exit from the exam.
*RedHerring: Refered verbally during his discovery of the true nature of the exam.
*SecretTestOfCharacter: The Practical Exam for the Support department.
-->Izuku:" This isn't a test of our technical expertise at all. That's a red herring… that is what we show with the projects we brought from home!"
*ShopClass: UA support department in a nutshell.
*SimpleYetAwesome: Izuku's answer to the design prompt. It being a reusable ConcussionFrags. [In Chapter 6, we see that this becomes the core of his Festival Project. Needing something effective against anything that UA may prepare. By Chapter 7, the Frags were incorporated as a counter to Todoroki's ice.]
*SmileOfApproval: After giving his exam to Majima sensei, Izuku peeks a small smirk on the face of the teacher.
*SnowMeansCold: Defied. Though it is a cold morning of February, there is no mention of snow.
*StaredownFaceoff: Intended by Izuku, after Hatsume startles him, with his anxiety not helping. [[Spoiler: Repeated with more success with Power Loader, after the mentioned doubted of his inventive prowess.]]
*StrawNihilist: Inverted. Most thoughts in Izuku mind, while not creating, could turn him into one. Yet he finds the way to keep on going.
*TheHerosIdol: Accidentaly done by Hatsume. Izuku, feeling absolute despair during the exam, glances the other 5 students that remained in the drafting station; and sees her, completely calm. Thus hinting him the nature of the exam. [Spoiler: By Chapter 8, this is Izuku to Kirishima. As he is a quirkless that managed something that the quirked could.]
*TooUpsetToCreate: Defied, though the nightmares had worsened, Izuku seeks to distract himself with his work (and the exam) in order to not fall into despair.
*TwinkleSmile: Though a stretch, the smile Hatsume shot Izuku after seeing his work could qualify as one. As taking interest in the greenette.
*WeNeedToGetProof: A genre-savvy Izuku knows of this, and [[ProperlyParanoid prepares]] for that. Having recorded his 9 months of arduous work, he is more than ready to Power Loader's excepticism.
!Chapter 5: Possibilities
*AngerIsHealthyAesop: Partially defied. Izuku likes how now anger seems more easy to manifest in his person, yet he admits the need of controlling it.
*AppealToAuthority: Accidentally done by Power Loader, though with good intentions, as part of his [[JerkassHasAPoint]]. The neural linkage is possible, but risky.
*BigRedDevil: Downplayed with Hikari Kubo, the second place in the written exam. His skin is absolutely red, as well as having a heat resistant quirk.
*CatharticScream: Less of a scream, and more of a rant. How most of the time Izuku's anger manifests.
*DangerousWorkplace: Subverted as it is a school, though the Shop can still be a risky place if the students go without guidance.
*DeclarationOfProtection: Downplayed with Power Loader. While impressed with Izuku's work, he also wants to keep an eye on him, so any eventual project will have a lower risk to the boy.
*FriendlyScheming: Though not in the strict sense of the word, Power Loader can sense some scheming by Izuku by how intense his questions relating
*ImpossibleTask: The protagonist ambition. Izuku's wish to win is seen as one by Majima-sensei. [[Determinator Not that it will stop him]].
*InspirationallyDisadvantaged: Or as Izuku puts.
-->Izuku:"Time to level the playing field."
*IShouldHaveBeenBetter: The protagonist truly regrets [[RageQuit his abrupt exit from]] the exam.
*JerkassHasAPoint: Though not to the point of [[Jerkass]], Power Loader's observations came off as condescending and insulting; though he is ultimately right in his assesment of both Izuku's capabilities and his recklessness towards his own wellbeing.
*LifeSavingEncouragement: Another downplayed example, as the Admitance letter renewed hope inside Izuku.
*LoopholeAbuse: Something that both canon and in-story Izuku is shown to do. IN this chapter, a simple rule in favour for the support course became his angular stone for his plan.
-->Izuku:"Support Course student may bring as many support devices as they would like into the festival, so long they build the devices themselves. That one simple sentence contained infinite possibilities."
*MotorMouth: Hatsume, to a fault. Bombarding an uncomfortable Izuku with who knows how many questions about his arm…
*PsychologistTeacher: Played straight with Hound Dog, and shown partially with Power Loader, as he denotes the high interest Izuku is showing to preparing for the School Festival.
*RebuiltPedestal: For Power Loader at least. Izuku is dumbfounded when he heard from the hologram that Power Loader apologizes to him for not believing in his ability.
*SelectiveObliviousness: Downplayed with Hatsume, as she is more interested in the holoprojector than the fact that she got into one of the most prestigious schools in that world.
*TalkAboutTheWeather: As well as appreciating it, Majima considers the first day of class as having a favorable weather.
*VoiceoverLetter: Inverted, as it is a Holographic message.
*WhatIf: Asked in verbatim by Izuku.
-->Izuku:"But what If they don't win? What if the hero course not only loses, but loses so spectacularly that it can't be ignored anymore?"
!Chapter 6: Power
*AdultsAreUseless: Mentioned to the WHOLE hero society by Izuku. [[Spoiler: During chapter 9, this is part of Power Loader verbal lashing. He points out how Izuku tends to isolate himself from everyone, worse towards the faculty. Instead of looking for help for his injuries (for example), he would rather tend them himself than ask the nurse.]]
-->Izuku:" I never had a hero… I never wanted a hero… all I wanted was for someone to do something."
*ArmorPiercingQuestion: Mei, with her tonned down [[BrutalHonesty]] after Izuku's [[AccidentalPublicConfession]].
-->Mei:"…But what does that have to do with building?"
[[Spoiler: During chapter 14 Majima does this with Kan as the victim. -->Power Loader:"So, you’re saying that because their quirks are destructive, it excuses them losing control and brutalising their opponents?"]]
*BitchInSheepsClothing: Hatsume, at least in Izuku's mind. Since the Gossip started after he told Mei about his status.
*BreakTheHaughty: What the bullies think they are doing to Izuku.
*BreakUpMakeUpScenario: How chapter 6 ends in a downplayed form. Hatsume promises herself that she will fix things with Izuku… once she learns how to.
*BuildingSwing: Another of Izuku's musings towards Sero's quirk. Also implying increased agility from him, putting into a serious disadvantage.
*BullyBrutality: After entering the class, the protagonist is victim of one. Having dealt with Bakugo made this feel weak, though it left him harmed.
*BullyHunter: Not a person, but more of a policy based on this trope; with UA being highly intolerant of segregation acts, as well as hate acts.
*DuctTapeForEverything: Sero's quirk according to his file, Izuku muses that it being produced inside his own body, it must derived of an organic molecule.
*EatingLunchAlone: When stopped by the bully poise, this is Izuku's explanation for leaving.
*ElectiveMute: Deconstructed with Hatsume, as she is usually talkative. Stress provokes this on her.
*EnemyScan: Basically what Izuku does by asking the Heroic Course Records. Preparing for eventual confrontations.
*EpiphanyTherapy: Incredibly, Mei again. After her [[ArmorPiercingQuestion]], she gives Izuku a much needed talk of how it doesn't matters if he has a quirk or not, in order to be an inventor.
*EscapeFromTheCrazyPlace: Essentially this when Izuku manages to leave behind the bullies.
*EtTuBrute: Another wound in Izuku's psyche, taking bad the thought that Hatsume could have started the [[InsidiousRumorMill]]. [[Spoiler: She did not.]]
*FailsafeFailure: The spring system for the project. Still the protagonist finds [[EmotionsVsStoicism the positive out of it]].
*FireBreathingWeapon: One of the Mech suit add-ons. Used with efficiency during the Festival.
*GangOfBullies: UA isn't Immune to having these inside its institution, in this case of the [[NerdyBully]] kind.
*GracefulInTheirElement: Izuku in a workshop.
*GutFeeling: Izuku's anxiety, previous algebra class. [Spoiler: By chapter 8, Midnight has one at the start of the Festival.]
*HellIsThatNoise: Metal straining against metal. Which on the long run is a [[BearerOfBadNews]] in engineering terms.
*HeroicRRoD: An annotation for Denki's quirk is how he can only keep the high voltage for only 4 seconds. Abusing of this becomes Izuku's strategy against him.
*HeroicSelfDeprecation: Izuku's past left him with serious self-esteem issues. Considering his work "Below average".
*HeyYou: How the trio tries to dialogue with Izuku. Stating that they want to "Just Talk."
*INeedAFreakingDrink: Poor Majima. Dealing with both Izuku and Nedzu will kill his liver. Or as he mentions.
-->Power Loader:"Maybe it's time to break out that vintage whiskey he got for his birthday?"
*INeverSaidItWasPoison: A downplayed and inverted trope, as Ectoplasm [[BlatantLies coments the blood on Ikki Aoi shirt]] to see [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial his reaction]].
*InferioritySuperiorityComplex: The Bullies, thinking that Izuku takes himself as better than them.
*ItsProbablyNothing: Izuku downplaying his injuries, after Kubo inquires about them.
*JerkassBall: Izuku's reaction to Kubo.
-->Hikaru Kub:"You know, you could stand to be nicer to people who just want to help you."
*KillItWithFire: What has the tape and vines in common? Izuku's answer sums it up.
-->Izuku:"Both are highly flammable under the right circumstances."
*MagneticWeapons: The [[PileBunker]] add-on brings some issues, as Izuku deals with how to simplify the mechanism. Mei proposes to use a magnetic rail (See Railgun).
*MaliciousSlander: All the rumours said behind Izuku's back. Again, interwined with [[FantasticRacism]], [[Spoiler: or Izuku's own Paranoia.]]
*NeverBeHurtAgain: While foreshadowed in previous chapters, this is where Izuku pronounces it. The need to be the Hero he never had, even if that means cutting many persons from his life. [[Spoiler: By Chapter 15, it is appreciated that Kan was the same, sadly mixing with [[SenseiForScoundrels the HPSC]].]]
*NiceGuy: Again, Hikaru Kubo.
-->Hikaru Kubo:"…you didn't deserve that."
*NotQuiteFlight: Mech suit's propulsion boots. Though it can't lift on their own, it can boost him in the air. That, and working with the [[JetPack back thruster]], can achieve Flight for a short amount of time.
*PileBunker: A modyfied jackhammer is the solution for Izuku against both Kirishima and Tetsutetsu. Somewhat downplayed as it acts more like a focused [[BatteringRam]] than an [[AntiArmor]] weapon, as he intends to defeat them, not kill them.
*PlantHair: Shiozaki quirk, which overlaps with [[VineTentacles]], in Izuku's musings.
*PlayfulHacker: How Izuku knew about the Battle trials, or at least how Nedzu implies how. [[Spoiler: Played straight with Hatsume during chapter 13 for her match with Iida.]]
*PuttingPalInPrincipal: Nedzu, in a mischievous way. As he doesn't denies Izuku his request of battle information, while also having a [[ItAmusedMe kick from it]].
*ScavengedPunk: Extremely downplayed, or spiritually true. Izuku is using most of his previous projects data in order to build his new project. IN this case, he is using a toned down program for his experiment 573 (his prosthetic arm) for his [[Spoiler: Mech Suit]], but stating that it has more movable parts.
*ShockAndAwe: Denki's quirk. Making him the most dangerous to the protagonist, as he can fry his equipment.
*SternTeacher: Downplayed, as they do not punish physically, but won't doubt calling out the bad behaviour with many teachers in UA lean towards it. First seen with Ectoplasm and eventually with Power Loader.[[Spoiler: By Chapter 14, Aizawa is shown to be another one, willying to direct Bakugo towards a better path.]] -->Ectoplasm, after checking Izuku's injuries:"Which one of you is responsible for this?"
*SuperToughness: Kirishima and Tetsutesu's quirks, though the latter is more of [[ExtraOreDinary]]. Izuku analyses that the first is more mobile than the second, while lacking in durability.
*TheNotLoveInterest: Expressed by Hatsume, in her own [[PunIntended quirky]] way.
-->Mei:"You interest me, especially that arm of yours. I want to see what you can do."
*TheStoolPigeon: A rare positive example, as it was Hikari Kubo who pointed who were bulying Izuku.
!Chapter 7: One Giant Leap
*AcidAttack: Mina Ashido's quirk. And the reason why Izuku was treating the plates of his suit with Epoxy powder.
*ActionDad: Inadvertedly, Power Loader (as a hero and surrogate father figure) is turning into one for Izuku.
-->Power Loader:" You are worth it, Midoriya. I’m just sorry that you can’t see it... Since you got here, Midoriya…[[SoProudOfYou you have done nothing but impress me…and something tells me you will only continue to impress me]]…just know that even if you have nobody in the audience rooting for you, that I always will be. Now go and win this tournament, Midoriya."
*AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Another observation towards Momo, as she seems unable to think on her feet and employ her quirk.
*ArmoredButFrail: In his mech suit, the protagonist is this. [[spoiler: That doesn't change the fact of his [[CombatPragmatism]]]].
*BadVibrations: Each step Izuku takes with his Mech Suit is a case of this.
*BigEntrance: Played straight for both Hero class during the festival. Averted with prejudice for the other courses.
*BigWhy: Inverted with Power Loader, as he asks Izuku why bother creating such equipment.
*BitchAlert: A male and late variant with Bakugo.
-->Katsuki:"I just want to say… I'm gonna win."
*BuildingIsWelding: Averted with his Mech Suit. Though he would love to weld the armor plates to his suit, because of the lack of time he finds himself riveting them to the chassis.
*ButThouMust: Absolutely averted with the disqualification of Izuku by Nedzu, honouring the rules given to the boy.
*CatharticExhalation: The only civil act Majima could do after the verbal showdown.
*CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: More of Crouching Ditz, Hidden Master. Izuku doesn't want to attract attention, so he'll try to not win the first two events… With this line being how the chapter 7 ends.
*DefendsAgainstTheirOwnKind: A non hostile version, in which Power Loader verbally defends his student from the scrutiny of the other teachers.
*DistinctionWithoutADifference: Played seriously, as Majima points how different is it Izuku's creation from a dangerous quirk such as Todoroki's or Kaminari's. [[Spoiler: By Chapter 10, mentioned again by Aizawa, when pointing Todoroki's [[ElementalBarrier ice wall.]]]]
*Doublethink: Narrowly averted with Present Mic, as he was about to refute Majima's argument, but rather kept his quiet.
*DynamicEntrance: Partially Averted. Izuku entrance with his Mech Suit isn't fast nor disruptive to others, but it draws much of the attention towards him, for better or for worse.
*EnergyAbsorption: Izuku's Shock Matrix, for every landing.
*Expy: The protagonist armour is essentially a better produced [[IronMan]] MkI suit.
*FantasticFragility: Kan's core for his argument of why Izuku should be disqualified, or retired from the competition.
*FragileEgo: Another weakness in Bakugo, as anyone can goad him into some nonsense by attacking his self-image.
*FrazettaMan: Played partially with Izuku in his armor. As he needs to keep balance inside it, he needs to hunch a bit.
*IJustWantToHaveFriends: Averted with Katsuki. As Bakugo is on the edge of becoming a pariah in his very class, as his uselessly aggressive personality clashes with everyone.
*ImmuneToFire: Subverted, as he can mitigate some of Todoroki's fire with the suits plating and using a Fireproof suit underneath it. Hikaru Kubo partially plays the trope, as he has a Flame Resistance quirk.
*IRegretNothing: Or rather "I don't want to regret anything", Eijiro Kirishima (AllLovingHero) mantra during his Anxiety filled previous moments to the festival.
-->Eijiro: "Living life with no regrets… That's what chivalry means to me!"
*JackOfAllStats: A curious case in which it is played negatively. The very versatility of Momo’s quirk may confuse and slow her fighting pace, perfect as her counter strategy.
*MatterReplicator: Momo's quirk according to Izuku. If properly trained, fighting her would be attempting to [[DefeatingTheUndefeatable defeat the undefeatable]].
*MiniMecha: Izuku's mech suit, with blurrs the line between this and a [[PoweredArmor]].
*MisplacedRetribution: Suberted with Shinso declaration of war. There are true [[Jerkass]] (like Bakugo) in the Hero course, but he is the exception.
*PoorPredictableRock: When reviewing Bakugo, he mentions it. As the mentioned is a complete [[PsychopathicManchild]]. [[spoiler: Also part of Izuku's [[BatmanGambit]] during chapter 10.]]
*RevolversAreBetter: Not literally, but referred as an [[InspirationNod]], as he wonders how he will install all the needed add-ons for his project.
*SuitUpOfDestiny: Subverted with Izuku putting his mech suit. Still, it is important as it marks the beginning of his year-long plan.
*SuperpowerfulGenetics: Izuku's observations of Shoto Todoroki, mentioning how his quirk has no drawbacks as it regulates his own temperature by its complete use.
*SuperPrototype: His mech suit. Incredibly advanced, and having worked since the moment he developed it.
*TakeAThirdOption: In the form of a [[SuperWristGadget]].
-->Izuku:"How do you hold multiple tools when you have no space? You make space."
*TheFaceless: Inside his armour, Izuku is this. As described by Kirishima.
-->Kirishima:"It was completely featureless, save for two cut eye holes."
*TherIsNoKillLikeOverkill: Basically Present Mic's reaction about the Mech suit.
*WhatTheHellHero: Kan first comment to Power Loader. [[Spoiler: Tacitally done in the form of [[StunnedSilence]] by most in the stadium after Momo's [[FantasticRacism]] speech.]]
*WillifullyWeak: The only information Izuku got from Todoroki was the recordings, showing only him using his ice.
*YouAreACreditToYourRace: Subverted with Ectoplasm. He mentions in absolute disbelief if Midoriya truly built that, even considering his status. Majima, nigh his [[RageBreakingPoint]], retorts that he DID built it; for Ectoplasm to subtly [[VerbalBackpedal]] mentioning that he is impressed.
*YourTraditonIsNotMine: The first thought running through the heads of many teachers about Midoriya, after seeing him enter the coliseum.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter: The Man With The Metal Hand , Book 2: The Sport Festival Part I]]
!Chapter 8: Fighting Back
*ATruceWhileWeGawk: Indirectly done by Kirishima, as he interrupts the possibility of Bakugo to attack Izuku while the Festival by commenting how impressive it was both his creation and him.
*ConflictBall: Attempted by Izuku towards Kirishima. It fails.
*ElementalBarrier: Or rather wall, courtesy of Todoroki.
*EnforcedTechnologyLevels: Essentially mentioned by Midnight at the start of the race, as she personally wouldn't allow Midoriya compete with it.
*ExposiveOverclock: Though not precisely explosive, Izuku points out that it is ill-advised to abuse the [[JetPack]] as it is overheating.
*HerdhittingAttack: With less emphasis on attack, or damaging the students, but the tunnel and the event itself is to reduce the numbers of the competitors.
*ImprovisedParachute: The Absorption Matrix. Almost defied when a bunch of stones enters the springs, derailing Izuku's plan.
*InASingleBound: Izuku's jump through the [[GiantPit]], being less of a [[LeapOfFaith]] and more of a calculated maneuver.
*IntimidationDemostration: What the presentation of the suit had become for Sekijirou Kan.
-->Eraserhead:"It sounds to me like you are worried he might win, Vlad."
*LandMineGoesClick: A harmless example mixed with [[DangerousTerrain]], as it is the last obstacle in the race.
*MyRulesAreNotYourRules: Basically how Izuku deals with most of the Sport Festival. He couldn't care any less about the background chatter about how he deals with the challenges. Shown perfectly in chapter 8 and forward. [[Spoiler: In chapter 9, played perfectly straight with Izuku's startegy. Can't win the Cavalry Battle? Change it to a Free-for-all.]]
*NotSoDifferentRemark: Used by Majima sensei against Kan's arguments.
-->Power Loader:"Probably the same thing that would happen if Aoyama went full power on an opponent."
*NotSoSimilar: Present in Kan's refutal, stating that the Hero Course has learned control for their abilities.
*OnrushingArmy: Essentially the other competitors, which adds to the chaos of the situation.
*OrganicTechnology: Izuku's observation of [[TheSpeedster Tenya Iida]]'s quirk. He denotes also how he only runs in a straight line.
*RocketJump: Said in verbatim, and done. The fact that the Absorption Matrix is automatic, and can absorb the worst of a landing from a height, Izuku uses it to do it. Making the best of the obstacle.
*SchizoTech: The Mech suit for many of its detractors.
*SecondPlaceIsForWinners: Deconstructed for Izuku. He doesn't want to attract attention, but needs to pass. Therefore, he needs not to do so great in the first events; just make sure he passes.
*SmashMooks: Again, the Zero Pointers; though less as an enemy, and more like an obstacle. Even worse as they are falling into a [[GroundShatteringImpact]] via freezing.
*TargetSpotter: Metaphorically, this is what Present Mic became by the end of the chapter 8. [[Spoiler: By mentioning his quirklessness, he painted a big target on Izuku. Majima wasn't pleased with it.]]
*TheBigRace: The First event of the Sport Festival. Bordering a bit with [[WackyRacing]], considering the eclectic cast of students.
*TheThreeFacesOfEve: Midnight's character as the [[HotAndSexy]] seductive female, even referred nonverbally.
*ThisIsNotADrill: Straight for the maneuver used by Izuku to avoid most students and the wall. In this case, he sped enough to build up momentum, and take off using his [[JetPack]] and [[JetBoots]] combo. To land, using his Absorption Matrix in his sabatons.
*ToUnmasqueTheWorld: Of the personal secret variant, as Present Mic's cheerful announcement revealed Izuku's quirklessness to the rest of the school. [[Spoiler: While also being the start of his challenges for the second and third event in eventual chapters.]]
*UnknownPhenomenon: A mundane example, as well as Izuku's bane; as the race starts by the start of a tunnel, he mentions that anything is possible. He doesn't likes that a bit.
*WalkingTank: Inverted with the Zero pointers. The Being a humanoid torso moving via treads.
*WeDontKnowEachOther: Most teachers relation with Izuku, with emphasis on Midnight as she is the one describing it.
*WhipOfDominance: A playful example, as part of Midnight's image while also being an effective piece of equipment.
*WhyDidItHadToBeSnakes: Played for laughs by the end of the Chapter 8. Izuku laments that he has to be in a Team for the next event, the Cavalry Battle.
!Chapter 9: A Stacked Game
*AppealToWorseProblems: An inversion. Izuku calms himself from his [[PanicAttack]] by considering that it could be worse.
*AskAStupidQuestion: Todoroki, again to the duo. Though it is more being rude than dumb.
*ATragedyOfImpulsiveness: Present Mic's announcement of Izuku's quirklessness. His slip out painted a big target on the boy, with was pointed by an enraged Power Loader; whom is warry of Izuku's [[InTheBack trust issues]].
*Blackmail: Shinso being the victim of it by Ginji Maeda, a classmate of his. Reversed as Shinso mentions to Izuku that he too knows a little secret of said classmate.
*CompellingVoice: Shinsho's quirk, as Izuku and the silver-haired classmate (Ginji Maeda) discovered. Izuku describes it as a [[FadeOut sensation of swiming in syrup]].
*EnragedByIdiocy: Majima. Normally with the patience of a saint, Power Loader can tolerate a lot of things. Sheer idiocy isn't one of them, as [[MinionMaracas Present Mic experimented as a maraca]]. Justified as it endangers his student.
*ForbiddenFruit: Metaphorically used by its synonym [[ThePandoraBox]] to describe Izuku's situation. There is nothing the teachers can do to solve said conundrum, only waiting.
*GrinOfAudacity: Bordering with [[SlasherSmile]], as Shinso describes.
-->Narrator:"Izuku’s smile turns slightly more smug, almost sinister, as Shinso can see ideas whirling like a hurricane behind the quirkless boy’s eyes."
*HouseRules: For the Cavalry Battle. One Rider and at least one horse, with the rider being unable to touch the ground.
*KidnappedByAnAlly: Partially for Shinso after meeting Izuku, by [[CompellingVoice comanding]] him to remove his armor. Then played straight with both [[Spoiler:Kaminari and Todoroki, to a point.]]
*LetNoCrisisGoToWaste: Nedzu's thought about the new situation of Midoriya, seeing it as an opportunity instead of a calamity.
*LightEmUp: Ginji's quirk, and partially for Aoyama. He himself isn't inmune to his own ability, to the point of getting blind by it.
*MoreInsultingThanIntended: Absolutely inverted. Izuku doesn't believes Shinso's quirk is disgusting… Rather, he thinks that it more than perfect, to the [[DefensiveWhat consternation]] of Shinso.
*RulesLawyer: Weaponized by Izuku, in order to change the notoriously stacked game against nonheros students. Specially in the Cavalry Battle.
*ScrewDestiny: Subverted. As Izuku explains, the team he formed with the help of Shinso is truly done in the Cavalry battle, with the reaction of its members being of unbelief. Logically, Izuku is ready to pull something.
*SinkOrSwimMentor: Nedzu's way of teaching. Specially to Midoriya, as he finds him fascinating and wishes to see how he overcomes this new situation; to the mortification of Majima sensei.
*SituationalSociability: Incredibly, Todoroki; as he nigh immediately accepted being in Izuku's team.
*TakingYouWithMe: Basically what Todoroki thinks Midoriya did to them.
-->Todoroki:"So, you sabotaged us?"
*ThePlan: Essentially this chapter focus, discussed by Shinso and Izuku.
*TooDesperateToBePicky: Lampshaded by Izuku as a non-edible example. Both Izuku and Shinsou can't be picky about their associates, the first as no one would team up with a quirkless; while the second for having a "Villanous" quirk.
*TrickedIntoSigning: Both Kaminari and Todoroki were tricked into Izuku's team, mentioned by the former.
*UnderhandedHero: Encouraged by Izuku to Shinso, in order to confuse his opponents from the activation of his quirk.
*WeAreStrugglingTogether: Almost averted by Shinso, as he knows that teaming with Izuku paints him a target. Nevertheless, after accepting this is the reality of the team, [[Spoiler: which includes Kaminari Denki, and Todoroki Shoto.]]
*WeCanRuleTogether: Or rather, We can Win together by Izuku. As he promises a victory to Shinso.
*WhatsGoingOn: Todoroki, after his [[FadeOut]] by Shinso. [[Spoiler: Asked nigh in verbatim by Uraraka after the [[StunnedSilence]] of Kirishima's defeat.]]
*WhoAreYou: Tacitally done by Todoroki to both [[UnknownRival Shinso]] and Izuku.
!Chapter 10: Changing the Rules
*AssociationFallacy: Bakugo's problem with Izuku extends to anyone who partners with him. [[spoiler: Played for horror by chapter 13, as it is the reason of the brutal treatment of Hatsume during the fights during chapter 15 and 16.]]
*CatapultNightmare: Being under Shinso's control brought one to Bakugo in the form of the Slime Villain, freeing him from it. [[Spoiler: Still, it didn't stop izuku's team from robbing him all their points.]]
*DisasterDominoes: Essentially the first move in the battle. Using his [[RayGun Nexus Apparatus]], the protagonist manages to tumble Ginji's team. Making them lose, and [[spoiler: proving his theory.]]
*EmbarassingNickname: Kacchan for Bakugo. It being one of his buttons. [[spoiler: Used with absolute effectiveness by Shinso.]]
*FaceYourFears: Essentially said by Aizawa after Izuku's tactic, to [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial the dismayal of Vlad Sensei]].
-->Aizawa:" Just admit it, Vlad…you’re worried that a quirkless student can beat the hero course here."
*GibberingGenius: Most of Izuku’s theory crafting to the exasperation of Todoroki.
*HarmlessElectrocution: Done by the Team after Izuku's [[WaveMotionGun]], in order to jump start the reactor.
*HeyCatch: Done to an unknown team (Team Yoshida), with the 10 million headband. [[Spoiler: [[ISurrenderSuckers Much to their chagrin.]]]]
*InLoveWithYourCarnage: Averted with Izuku's team. They can't help but be stunned at his power move to the other teams. [[Spoiler: Straight with Bakugo for his own handwork (read Brutal beatdown) during chapter 13.]]
*NotSoSmallRole: The plan requires Kaminari to Jumpstart the ArcBlue reactor after overclocking, which doesn't enthusiasm Denki as it reminds him how he was used during middle school. Izuku is more than ready to remind him of this.
*RocketPunch: Downplayed with the punch to Bakugo's nose. It doesn't have a rocket, but sure got power behind it.
*SmallRoleBigImpact: During the [[FlashbackWithinAFlashback]] for Kaminari, he remembers the wisdom behind the words of his [[ActionDad hero dad]].
-->Denki's Dad:"To me, that is the greatest problem with modern heroics. Everyone seems to think that you need to do something big in order to be a hero…but everyone always ignores the small things."
*AreYouPonderingWhatIAmPondering: [[Spoiler: Played in a nonironic form. After understanding how Izuku will change the game, it is Shinso who begins to appreciate the thought process of the greenette.]]
*ThatsAnOrder: Implied, to Todoroki's disgust. He stills does it. [[Spoiler: Played straight with Bakugo's team, as he is used to everyone following his every whim.]]
*TheOneThingThatIDontHateAboutYou: Though Hate is extreme, All Might come close as he is apathic and somewhat antagonic to Izuku. Yet, he can't help but appreciate the work put by the boy.
-->All Might:"Midoriya…just what are you capable of?"
*ThePerilsOfBeingTheBest: Or rather the Benefits of being the best. Izuku explains that though having the 10 million points headband is a big target for the team having it, in the end it makes the game less of a free-for-all and more of a King-of-the-hill game.
*WaveMotionGun: Done by Izuku as a deterrent to other players, as well as reduce their numbers. At the cost of using [[CastFromHitPoints most of his energy, as well as reducing the reactor capacity.]] [[Spoiler: Kan is not amused.]]
*WellIntentionedExtremis: Vlad Sensei, as he can be [[RightForTheWrongReasons]]. [[Spoiler: Sadly defied, as most of his worries stem from his real boss [[CorruptCorporateExecutive the Commission President.]]]]
*WeNeedToGetProof: [[Spoiler: Izuku's plan depends on the rider rule, implying that a downed rider subtracts points from the game. He was right.]]
!Chapter 11: To Prove Your Worth
*AdrenalineTime: The last minutes for the teams, specially team Shinso.
*Angst: Todoroki's [[FalseDichotomy issue with his fire]], as he is bent on proving he can prevail without "[[OneDialogueTwoConversations his]]" fire.
*BadBoss: Bakugo, all way down. To the point that he demands Kirishima to [[NoisyShutUp stop thinking]].
*ClutchingHandTrap: An inverted example, as it is the hand of Kaminari clutching the headbands the trap.
*ComplainingAboutComplaining: Again, Kirishima. He might be [[AllLovingHero]], but even he is getting tired of Bakugo's attitude.
*ComplexityAddiction: Averted and discussed by the teachers when talking about Izuku's gambit. [[AggresiveCategorism Kan tries to downplay Izuku's intelligence]], by stating this could be Todoroki's or Shinso's. Aizawa refutes by mentioning [[WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer how rigid Todoroki's thought process is]]. Majima also mentions that [[CrazyEnoughToWork this is the kind of thought process he witnessed in Izuku]].
*FlatWhat: Straight with Izuku about Todoroki. [[Spoiler: After being asked to clear the path with his fire, he rejects absolutely the petition, stating that he will never use (Endeavor's) fire. Hence, the consterned reaction from Izuku.]]
*HaughtyHelp: While not a servant, this could be applied to Todoroki.
--> Izuku:"If you aren’t going to be of any help here, then make yourself useful and grab Kaminari!"
*IGaveMyWord: Fulfilled by Izuku, as Shinso mentioned.
*LastDitchMove: After being "trapped", Denki decided for an [[AllOrNothing]] [[AreaOfEffect]] attack as one.
*MetronomicManSmashing: Monoma partially suffered one, which marked his elimination.
*NotCheatingUnlessYouGetCaught: Partially true, but ultimately not. The event had strong rules that could be used in anyone's favor, though that doesn't forbids of Bakugo to rationalize that Izuku's team cheated.
*OilSlick: Straight with Mina's acid. Kirishima, in the new situation, asks her to clear some space; proposing her to use her less corrosive and most viscous acid in order to make their terrain slippery.
*OverlyLongTongue: Bordering with [[MultipurposeTongue]] for Asui, as part of her abilities. [[Spoiler: Denki counts on her attacking him with it, in order to apply some [[StaticStunGun spark to the opposing team]].]]
*PowerCopying : Monoma's quirk. Used with [[Sizeshifter Kendo's quirk]] to deal with another team.
*PowerOfTrust: Denki. Being in Izuku's team is a positive experience for him, as Izuku is aware of his potential (though is a bit annoyed by his lack of exploration).
-->Izuku:" Which is exactly why I picked you…I just wish you had put the effort into understanding your quirk like I did."
*ResolvedNoodleIncident: The whole Battle situation, as Majima explains.
-->Aizawa:"So Midoriya equalized the competition… by removing the 10 million points, he made every other point more valuable… and made every team have a chance at flying to the top, no matter their skill sets... He just made every competitor equal... not bad."
*SlowClap: Not done, but Nedzu's reaction can be related to it; as he never thought that someone would change the rules that hard.
*SoreLoser: Downplayed and justified to some extend to Monoma. All he wishes is for a moment in the spotlight. [[Spoiler: Chapter 12 presents Bakugo as this, as he delusionally keeps muttering that Midoriya cheated.]]
*StunnedSilence: The Teachers reaction after the whole display of the previous chapter, [[OCCIsSeriousBusiness even Present Mic]].
*SuperHearing: Part of Shoji's abilities, which makes it difficult for Kaminari to sneak in.
*TechnicianVersusPerformer: Discussed by Monoma, as most of class 1-A have the flashiest and strongest quirks, while class 1-B have the most technical.
*TeethClenchedTeamwork: Bordering with [[WhoNeedsEnemies]], as Kirishima is willying to work WITH [[Jerkass Bakugo]] for the duration of the event. Also, Team Asui.
*TheJuggernaut: Izuku against Team Monoma. Using the [[StaticStunGun taser]] against Kendo to keep moving.
*TheLoad: Looked down by his classmates for his lack of [[BookSmarts]] as well as his quirk's drawback, this is what Kaminari fears he is turning into. [[Spoiler: Defied, eventually as Denki [[PowerOfTrust finds the need to improve thanks to his team]].
-->Kaminari:"Smarter than you could ever hope to be."
*WorldGoneMad: What Bakugo believes tacitly, as the world seems to have gone mad with Deku winning.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter: The Man With The Metal Hand , Book 3: The Sport Festival Part II]]
!Chapter 12: A Harsh Lesson
*AmIAToyToYou: Basically what Izuku denounces Hatsume of treating him.
-->Izuku:"Haven’t you done enough to me?! First you pretend to be nice to me, then you give me help on my project, only to turn on me, and tell the entire class about me, and paint a target on my back!"
*AntiClimaBoss : What most 1-A accuse Midoriya of eventually being, congratulating Kirishima on his luck. [[GenreSavvy Kirishima knows best]] than to play on those delusions, as well as Kaminari and Ashido.
*AssuranceBackfire: While trying to assure her points, Momo gave Kirishima the ammo for a brutal rebuttal.
-->Kirishima:"He beat you in the last event, didn’t he? What does that say about you ?!"
*AthleticallyChallenged : Mentioned by Iida in Kirishima flashback, as Hatsume (his opponent) is lacking training compared to him. Also applied to Midoriya.
*CelibateEccentricGenius: Used downplayed as part of Izuku's defense by Nedzu.
-->Nedzu:"He is intelligent, giftedly so…but he is unorthodox. He is adept at thinking outside of normal avenues…"
*CharacterDrivenStrategy: Denounced by Mina to Bakugo, as the latter accuses his former teammates of being [[TheLoad]] to him. [[CantTakeCriticism Bakugo doesn't]] [[Understatement take it well]].
*CripplingTheCompetition: Kan's argument after the first match. While the first fear is that Izuku will kill most of the participants, it is this the lingering fear that might occur. Nedzu begs to differ.
*CubStompBattle: The first round against Kirishima. Izuku's [[PileBunker]] was pretty effective, defeating Kirishima at 25 seconds flat, [[BodyHorror to the horror of the spectators.]]
* DefectorFromDecadence: Part of his [[NiceGuy]] personality. Kirishima is absolutely disgusted with the hostile attitude from some of putting his opponent in his place. [[Spoiler: Shown again in future chapters, as he is one of the few to not diss against Midoriya.]]
*DontAsk: Desperately in Izuku's mind, as he grew exasperated with Hatsume's interest.
*FateWorseThanDeath: Or rather, worse than defeat… Kan worries what the president might try against Midoriya if he wins.
* FauxAffablyEvil: Most of the supposed caring message between the president and Vlad King. -->The President:"I am reaching out to you , Vlad, because I know you. I know that you see the problem, and want to fix it, just as I do, and get the Sports Festival back on track."
*Forgiveness: Partially, but needed. As Izuku apologizes to Hatsume for his previous treatment. This in turns helps mend the relation, as well as join them in their craft.
*FunForSome: In universe this is what the Sport Festival is truning into. Some people like Kan are looking it with apprehension, as a quirkless is winning against the others. Played straight with Nedzu, as part of his fascination to the greenette.
*InformedSelfDiagnosis : Izuku's revision of his equipment. The reactor lowered cap also made it more volatile, and the Heatsink wasn't working at peak performance. Still, the suit was good to go.
*JerkassRealization: Izuku lives through one (partially) after seeing how distressed Hatsume is through his rant. [[Spoiler: Hearing that Hatsume's mother is also quirkless makes him backpedal on the jerkassery.]]
*MightyGlacier: How Izuku visualizes his fight with Kirishima. [[Pilebunker Good he is prepared]]…
*NobleBigot: Momo. Downplaying most of Izuku's achievements and [[FantasticAbleism using the many biases in the Hero society]] while trying to maintain a facade of nobility, [[Spoiler: to the point of saying that Izuku BORROWED his mechsuit]].
*NoSell : Every energy blast that Midoriya releases to [[TakenForGranite Kirishima]]. [[AllAccordingToPlan]].
*NotEvilJustMisunderstood: Though a stretch; Nedzu considers Izuku this, as most of his attacks are strong, but not fatal.
*OffingTheAnnoyance: Basically what the HPSC ordered Vlad King to do with Izuku, as the latter is basically mocking the other students. Kan tries to explain that he tried to no avail.
*PinkyPromise: A geek version, in which Izuku promises Hatsume to examine his [[ArtificialLimb arm]]. [[Spoiler: Fulfilled as the only way they could calm Hatsume after her fight with Bakugo.]]
*ReadingTheEnemysMail: Effusively mentioned by Nedzu as how was Izuku prepared against Kirishima.
*StopSayingThat : [[StutterStop Powering through her own problems]], Hatsume tries this to an enraged Izuku, as she didn't tell the class of his quirklessness.
*StrollingThroughTheChaos : An intellectual variant, as Nedzu drops the information of how he gave Izuku the hero student records, he can only enjoy the mayhem unleashed.
*SuspiciouslyMissedMessages : An inverted example with Vlad, as the [[VillainHoldsTheLeash President]] calls him for the situation at the Festival.
*TheFundamentalist : The HPSC President. She wants to keep everything as it is, so anything that might disturb that peaceful state must be eliminated.
-->The ¨President:"Frankly, Vlad King,” The President spoke, “I couldn’t give less of a shit about what Nezu loves…what I care about is the Hero Commision… my Hero Commission, and from what we have been gathering, at this moment, there is a growing sentiment in the public questioning the necessity of heroes."
*TheNeedsOfTheMany : Another of the arguments from the HPSC President. To the point of threatening Kan of [[MoralGuardian taking the matter on their hands for the good of Hero society]].
*ThePerfectionist : To the worst extreme in Bakugo, [[IRejectYourReality as he can't accept being fallible]].
*TormentByAnnoyance : Exaggerated. What Vlad King accuses Izuku of, seeing most of his moves as [[DoubleStandard short-sighted and selfish]].
*TorsoWithAView : Invoked, but ultimately defied. [[Spoiler: Izuku's [[PileBunker]] did this to Kirishima, on a superficial level; which could count as a scrap. Though it still broke some ribs.]]
*UnsportmanshipGloating : An inversion. As Izuku starts the match by saying how this is his only chance to prove a point to Kirishima.
*ViralMarketing : Said in nigh verbatim by Kan, as he wonders how wrong it was Team Shinso's strategy, indirectly confirming Izuku's observations.
-->Vlad King:"The point of the Sports Festival was to show the prowess of the hero course! It was meant to instil the public with confidence for the future of hero society!"
!Chapter 13: Powerless
*AlmostLethalWeapons : Tear gas being the instrument of victory for Momo against Sero.
*AndroclesLion : Essentially what happens between Shinso and Izuku. [[PowerOfTrust Izuku is the first that encourages his dream]] and in turn [[UndyingLoyalty Shinso is the first to acknowledge the value]] of the [[BadassNormal quirkless boy.]]
--> Shinso:"I've seen enough... and neither of them stand a chance against Midoriya."
*AngstNuke : [[BurningWithAnger Frustrated after his verbal spar]] with Izuku, Todoroki unleashes one of these in the form of an Ice monolith over [[BigRedDevil Hikaru Kubo]]. Played to some extend for drama, as Hikaru is [[KillItWithIce susceptible to the cold]].
*BelievingTheirOwnLies : Todoroki is accused of this by he protagonist, about his [[FreudianExcuse]].
-->Izuku:"The worst part about all of this, is that I know you actually believe that! Well, fine! You want to gimp yourself for your entire life, and let your daddy control you until the day you end up in a grave, be my guest!"
*BigWhat : Downplayed mentally for Kirishima, as he never expected someone to use a [[PieBunker]] against him. Hence the [[StunnedSilence the surprise]].
*CategoryTraitor : What a resentful Ginki accuses Shinso for teaming with Izuku. The latter answers by reminding [[CherryTapping how that "freak" beat him 10 secs flat.]]
*CausticCritic : Played for laughs with Izuku. An avid quirk analyst, he watches the matches between the Hero course students in order to study them and make observations about them. [[AccentuateTheNegative All of them are terrible]], with Sero being [[AnchoredAttackStance glued to a point]] and Yaoyorozu [[CreativeSterility wasting most of her capabilities]].
*DeathGlare : Izuku's manifestation of his cold fury, as Todoroki witnessed.
-->Todoroki:"Where Todoroki was used to quick bursts of spontaneous anger from his father and siblings, the green haired boy’s eyes reflect a fire that seems to have been burning for years…a fire that is now swarming out of control."
*DontThinkFeel : An untrained quality of Momo, pointed by Shinso during her match. Freezing during a fight is the best form of losing, [[spoiler: as shown during her match with Izuku.]]
*ExplainExplainOhCrap : [[Spoiler: After being asked if he knows about the Quirk Marriages, Izuku uses an explanation to show that he does. Hence, the [[StunnedSilence]], while also revealing [[TrainningFromHell the brutal beat down that he suffered]] in order to train it.]]
*FlawlessVictory : By quirkless Izuku, and to the consternation of many spectators and competitors.
*HumansAreBastards : Discussed internally by Shinso, as he didn't expected the level of ruthlessness of his former teammate.
*LethalNegligence : Another accusation of Izuku, as he mentions not "If" but "When" [[AnIcePerson Todoroki's ice]] won't be enough, and [[TheseHandsHaveKilled the victims blood end in his hands]].
*LethalStupidity : Subverted with Todoroki's reasoning, though still referred by Izuku.
-->Izuku:"Are you fucking kidding me? That is your big reason for why you refuse to use your quirk?! Because you want to [[FreudianExcuse spite your daddy]] ?!”
* LetsFightAsGentlemen : Kirishima's attitude for the Festival. [[GracefulLoser Even after defeat]], he keeps the sportmanship spirit.
*MajorInjuryUnderreaction : Kirishima is accussed of doing this. Recovery Girl explains that this is defied, as the injury was more of a scrape on the skin save for the broken ribs.
*NoHoldsBarredBeatdown : Every match with Bakugo ends like this, [[BystanderSindrome to the stunned surprise of the teachers]]. [[Spoiler: Seeing for the first time against Uraraka during chapter 13, then Hatsume and lastly to Mina. With Izuku putting a partial stop to it.]]
*QuitYourWhining : After Todoroki comes to threaten Izuku with crushing him for tricking him, it is Izuku who mentions it as simple whining for the previous event. [[Spoiler: Eventually Exaggerated within justifiable levels, as after explaining his reasons to not use half of his quirk makes Izuku explode with rage, mentioning how absolutely ridiculous he was.]]
*SayingTooMuch : Played for drama, as is Hatsume cheerful comment about Izuku that put her in [[RevengeByProxy Bakugo's sight]].
*ScienceCannotComprehendPhlebotium : A curious inversion as technically would be " The Phlebotium Can not comprehend the Science". As a quirked, Momo can't assimilate the fact that a quirkless could have developed the technology to go toe-to-toe with the quirked. [[IRejectYourReality To the point of thinking]] that Izuku [[StealingTheCredit didn't build the mech suit]].
*TemptingFate : Questioned by Kaminari to Sero, whom was basically dissing Izuku as weak.
*TheChosenOne : [[Spoiler: Toshinori is impressed by Kirishima's attitude, to the point of passing [[MacGuffin One for All]] to him.]]
*TheTake : For Momo, it was her book falling from her hands in absolute disbelief that Izuku managed to defeat her classmate.
*TheUnfavorite : Discussed for Izuku during Shinso's observation of him, denoting how he is fighting to piss everyone than to win; as only an outcast would do.
*UnbrokenVigil : Mina by Kirishima's bed.
*UnderstimatingBadassery : Implied by Todoroki as the main flaw in every person that fights Izuku, focused only on his quirklessness. [[GenreSavvy And him admiting he won't repeat that mistake.]]Izuku inquires if that means Todoroki will use his complete quirk, [[Hypocrite to the denial]] of [[Pride the former]].
*VariableTerminalVelocity : A perpendicular example, as Uraraka [[ArtificialGravity can nullify gravity on a body]] they can accelerate indefinitively; so when she releases her quirk, they reach this in a perpendicular direction to the ground.
!Chapter 14: Inferior
*ActingYourIntelectualAge : Discussed and demanded by Aizawa to his class, as they are the next generation of Heroes; with emphasis on [[Manchild Bakugo]] as his behaviour is nothing but shameful.
*AdmiringTheAbomination : A mechanical abomination, as Ectoplasm refers to Power Loader.
-->Ectoplasm:I must say, Maijima, you’re student has certainly made an impression."
*AmbiguouslyHuman : Discussed by Izuku previous his match with Yaoyorozu, thinking himself as a phenomenon.
*ArsonMurderAndAdmiration : With only one sapient being, in this case Nedzu. Enjoying his work (read chaos) [[AudienceMurmurs between his workers]].
*BreakThemByTalking : Part of Izuku's [[CurbStompBattle]] against Momo.
-->Izuku:"What I could have done with a quirk like that…and it’s wasted on someone like you."
*BrokeYourArmPunchingCthulhu : Or to an Iron Wall; in a last ditch effort, Momo does and suffers this in a downplayed fashion.
*BullyingADragon : Shinso to Todoroki, by reminding him his [[ParentalIssues daddy issues]].
*CaptainObvious : Rather Captainess Logic, in an inverted example. Asui is the only one to spot the fact that Midoriya had already countermeasures to his opponents. [[Spoiler: By chapter 18, Hatsume also demonstrates the inverse by stating that the suit's rivets were bent as if taken with tools, pointing the suit was sabotaged.]]
* ColdHam : Of the menacing kind.
-->Izuku:"...Start…the match. Now ."
*DesperatelyCravesAffection : Izuku suffers of this, yet he is more than ready to accept the attention (both good and bad) from the spectators.
*FisticuffProvokingComment : Part of Bakugo's [[HairTemperTrigger]], as Mina's comment sends him to an (unjustified) rage; walking in order to attack his classmate to no effect thanks to [[TakenForGranite Kirishima]].
*Heel : Invoked to no avail by Shinso, even entering the ring [[MaskOfConfidence swagering]] like one.
-->Shinso:"Who didn’t love a heel, after all?"
*HypocriteHasAPoint : Subverted. As some teachers mention how Midoriya might escalate to serious harm to the other competitors, and though it comes from (possible) good wills, in the end the fail to see the opposite with the quirked students. Averted with Vlad King,[[HiddenAgendaVillain who has ulterior motives and influence]].
*ImprobableAimingSkills : During the match, Izuku demonstrates a downplayed version of this; as [[BatmanGambit he counted where would Momo]] evade his blast, so to aim that direction.
*InstantWakingSkills : Pain for Shinso's quirk, as Izuku observed.
*InsultFriendlyFire : Again Momo, as part of her [[NobleBigot]] attitude. Stating that the protagonist is biologically unable to create such piece of machinery is the best for getting into his [[EnemyList bad book]].
*KnowsWhenToFoldEm : Invoked by Momo against Izuku, [[GivingUpOnLogic stating that his BORROWED suit]] is not enough to defeat her. [[RageBreakingPoint Izuku is NOT amussed]].
*LuredIntoATrap : Momo, again in her match against Midoriya. Since the start, she has been bombarded with Blasts, so she invokes a [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe shield as a response]]. Izuku knew that before, and counted it again, so as to punch her with his [[RocketPunch metal fist]].
*MinorInjuryOverreaction : Played straight by Vlad King towards Kirishima's wounds. [[Spoiler: Absolutely averted with Hikaru Kubo, after being [[HumanPopsicle frozen over]].]]
*OutGambitted : Thought by Momo, as nothing she does is able to fight back [[TheJuggernaut the iron colossus]] that Izuku is.
*RoaringRampageOfRevenge : [[BestServedCold Of the premeditated kind]]. Midnight after Momo's speech turns to watch Midoriya, and while silent and [[TheFaceless with his helmet on]], she can sense the malice dripping from the green boy.
*ShippingGoogles : In Universe to the annoyance of Bakugo. When mentioning [[StalkerWithoutACrush Izuku's supposed tendencies]], Mina spots the fact that Bakugo knew Midoriya before; jokingly showing this.
*ThisIsGonnaSuck : Shinso's situation by his second match against Todoroki.
*UseTheirOwnWeaponAgainstThem : Or use their element against them. Izuku ends this chapter by mentioning it, as he intents to [[StartXToStopX fight with fire]]. [[Spoiler: In Chapter 17, it is played straight but in an inverted form. Izuku knows that without his fire, Todoroki will give himself a serious case of [[Hypothermia]]; so he loads his Air cannon with a liquid nitrogen payload.]]
*YesMan : Mineta, trying to parrot Momo's words; eventually pointed by Jirou towards [[CoverPervert the midget's intentions]].
!Chapter 15: Stay Down
*ArsonMurderAndJaywalking : The young Kan's rap sheet. Ironically, as the [[CorruptCorporateExecutive HPSC President]] points, there are no [[AxCrazy Murder charges]].
--> HPSC President:"Assault, theft, grand theft, unlawful brandishing of a weapon, drug trafficking, smuggling and even some acts of vigilantism speckled in there."
*BloodyMurder : Kan's quirk, which for him is a serious case of [[BlessedWithSuck]], as it only brought him problems.
*ComicallyMissingThePoint : Kan's supposed insult to the President, as she is not fazed by it.
*CorneredRattleSnake : Basically Mina, as most of Ibara's strategy was cornering her off-bounds. It was the quick application of Mina's agility and flexibility that avoided the defeat.
*EvenEvilHaveStandards : Another point by the President, or Kan is unable to kill other people, or there are line he won't cross.
*GetBackHereBoss : During their match, this is Bakugo for Mei; to the horror of the former and the spectators.
*HateAtFirstSight : Inverted, as the president is [[PowerOfTrust the first person to see Kan]] as someone with potential to do good. For her benefit, that is…
*IHaveNoSon : His young years problem. His quirk was seen as monstrous by [[AbusiveParents his family]] as they kicked him out, disowning him. And repeated in most foster homes, stating [[TroublingUnchildlikeBehaviour being more of a demon than a kid]].
* IndenturedServitude : Essentially done with the young Vlad King, as the President erased most of his record, in order for him to follow the Heroic Course.
*JerkWithAHeartOfGold : Shown by a young Kan, while wallowing about the testimony of his friend; failed to subvert to not be seen vulnerable in front of the President. -->HPSC President:"...so if you’re going to lie to me…at least try to be convincing."
*LightningBruiser : Mina's strategy against Ibara during their match, avoiding most of Shiozaki's [[PlantHair vines]], save from her [[DigAttack]].
*ManOfKryptonite : Mina is basically this to Shiozaki, as her acid can burn any vine of her. Making the latter strategy of restraining her opponents moot. Eventually it is shown[[ExplosiveOverclocking that Mina too suffers from her own acid]].
* MyGreatestSecondChance : In some way, Kan's greatest first chance by a woman called Hanako Aiiuchi; used by the President to manipulate him.
*NotSoStoic : Izuku. Seeing Hatsume [[BullyBrutality being brutally attacked]] causes him to cry for someone to stop, while also having a flashback about his own attack.
*ObliviousToHatred : Played tragically for Hatsume. She was just minding her enjoyment of the events, [[TheBully Bakugo]] had other ideas.
*StartOfDarkness : How the chapter begins, with a younger Kan at the mercy of the HPSC President.
*ThinSkinnedBully : Used in Mina's accusation of Bakugo.
-->Mina:"I know your type, Blasty. You’re all bark. A big man with a fragile little ego. And any time something comes along and challenges that, it makes you feel even smaller than you already are."
*ThisIsUnforgivable : Izuku's cold fury against Bakugo. The chapter ends on a down note, as Bakugo wins by brutality and [[BystanderSyndrome no one did something]]. This stokes the fire in him, proclaiming that only one match is what separates them from his fair retribution.
*ViolenceIsDisturbing : Specially when they are minors. Bakugo [[BystanderSyndrome stuns many people]] every time he fights against someone, as shown with Uraraka. This time, to the neurodivergent Hatsume.
!Chapter 16: Excessive
*AmazinglyEmbarassingParents : Inverted for the relation between [[Jerkass Endeavor]] and Shoto.
*AwfulTruth : What Hana seems to be finding out. [[Spoiler: Subsequent chapters scenes with her revolve around her seekng said truth.]]
*BlatantLies : Kan's argument to "calm" Majima.
-->Vlad King:"Of course we care about our students, all of our students and I am not denying that Hatsume’s condition is…troubling. But I am saying that there could be a million reasons for what Bakugo did, and I hesitate to believe that what Bakugo did there was malicious, at least without proof."
*BlindObedience : A curious example. Sero excuses the terrible display of his classmate as trusting their teachers' judgement.
*CanNotSpitItOut : For Drama. When demanding Nedzu why didn't he stopped the match, he thought that if it became too dire, Hatsume would call it off. When Vald King jumps to the bandwagon, Majima tells this literally, as Hatsume [[SelectiveMuteness can not speak when stressed]], to the horror of the other teachers.
*DisruptingTheTheater : Played with, as the wonder duo is blocking the girls view of the Jumbotron, during their flirting.
*DistractedBySexy : Played straight with Bakugo's previous henchmen, approaching Hana's friend group.
*EntertaininglyWrong : Hana Satou and her friends, as they believe that Hatsume was being [[DefiantToTheEnd]].
*EveryoneHasStandards : Class 1-A towards Bakugo.
*FearIsTheAppropiateResponse : Straight after Mineta mentions that Mina will be fighting Bakugo, she feels the dread of knowing that Bakugo will be given free reign to attack her will all his strength and malice. [[Spoiler: After being spotted by Bakugo, Mina feels other thing. [[TranquilFury Rage]].
*FreudianExcuse : Blandly used by Kan towards Bakugo's attitude during battle.
-->Vlad King:"Bakugo has a destructive quirk by nature. It isn’t his fault that he can’t control it yet. It’s why we teach these students!"
*IAmNotMyDad : Desperately done by Todoroki. Worse as most of his rudeness and attitude towards the others are a perfect reflection of [[Jerkass Endeavor]].
*ImprobableWeaponUser : Downplayed by Stain, as part of his arsenal are some improvised knives. A longside [[WeaponAcrossTheShoulder his katana]].
*InsanityDefense : Inverted, as Toshinori attempts to use Hatsume's "eccentricities" as a defence for Bakugo.
*NeutralEvil : What most of the teachers ate shown to be in this chapter, to the absolute irritation of Power Loader.
*NotWhatItLooksLike : The excuse both students and teachers use to rationalize Bakugo's destructiveness, stating they need the complete picture. Even when the picture is that of a[[TheBully bully]] attacking someone smaller.
*OxymoronicBeing : Izuku is metaphorically referred as one By Todoroki, as his quirklessness is both weakness for its lack of an inherent power and strength for [[OfuscatingDisability the dismissal the others pay him]].
*PapaWolf : Of the mentor kind. Majima truly hates his students being harmed. [[Spoiler: Starting this chapter (16), we can see how furious he turns towards those that mistreat his students (especially Midoriya), directing most of his anger to them and those that try to defend them.]]
*RhetoricalQuestionBlunder : Majima's answer to Kan's excuse.
-->Power Loader:"...sounds to me like we aren’t talking about Hatsume anymore, Kan …"
*SmallStepsHero : What Majima shows him to be towards this conundrum, as most of the staff lean towards the downplayed [[VisionaryVillain]] territory.
-->Power Loader:"You seem to forget, Ectoplasm … that I am a hero. As good a hero as anyone else! But while all of you are trying to see with your hearts, I’m looking with my fucking eyes."
*StoppedDeadInTheirTracks : Demanded to be done by Power Loader to [[BystanderSyndrome Midnight]] against Bakugo.
*TheExtremistIsRight : Played straight with Stain, as he doesn't condone the brutal treatment of Bakugo towards Hatsume, as well as fueling his [[SoulsavingCrusade crusade against the fakes]].
-->Stain:"Ignorant fools…that was no heroism. That was torture…plain and simple."
*ThePigPen : Stain's first appearance.
*ThePowerOfPotential : The second part of Aizawa's excuse, as he sees that the whole class 1-A has potential to be heroes. [[CantTakeCriticism Getting annoyed about being questioned about his judgement.]]
*TrainningAccident : Used to rationalize Bakugo's barbarism, as many consider that he is showing his stance against criminals and villains; with Hatsume as collateral damage.
*UnfitForGreatness : Pointed out by Hana towards Bakugo's callous behaviour, only to be refuted by the boy duo.
*VillainWithGoodPublicity : Basically part of Aizawa's rationale about why Bakugo is like this, stating he is a driven boy with childish personality. Majima is NOT amused, as he asks how such violent boy wasn't dealt with.
-->Eraserhead:"akugo is a driven student. He scored top marks in both the written portion and practical portion of the exam."
*WeUsedToBeFriends : Or we used to be Tight, on the pickup lines the boys used with the girls to woo them. The girls are midly impressed, [[AbhorrentAdmirer considering the brutality shown by the ash-blond]].
*WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer : The chapter ends with Todoroki starting the match like the previous ones… With a humongous glacier.
!Chapter 17: Promise
*ArmoredCoffins : Izuku's mech suit [[spoiler: almost]] becomes one. [[Spoiler: Defied thanks to the quickthinking of the greenette.]]
*AttackItsWeakPoint : Accidentally done by Todoroki, as his previous attacks removed in Izuku's left shoulder his fireproof clothes; which makes that part vulnerable to Todoroki's fire.
*BrilliantButLazy : Subverted, as Hatsume is brilliant and dilligent; yet, Izuku finds this out as Hatsume easily completes his exposition lines.
*CheerThemUpWithLaughter : Done straight with Kirishima's [[AnalogyMisfire speech]] to Mina… In a darker tone, also done straight with Izuku to Mei, as he is using her natural curiosity for his [[ArtificialLimb prothesis]] to calm her down, while [[DoesThisRemindsYouOfSomething exposing how she might be feeling from his own experiences]].
*DefiantToTheEnd : Mina. No plan, and absolutely scared… yet she fights on.
*DidntSeeThatComing : One of the biggest defects in Todoroki's is his [[WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer rigid and quirk-dependant fight style]]. If someone can [[NoSell resist it]], then he finds himself [[Pun frozen]] from the shock; just as what happened in his match with Izuku. Also, abused by the latter, as he took the time wasted shocked to attack.
*DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu : A tangent thought in Mina's mind. As Midoriya managed to fight and win against Todoroki, [[ThisIsGonnaSuck distracting her from her eventual match]].
*DullEyesOfUnhappyness : Denoted by Izuku when checking Hatsume, while reminding him [[EmptyShell his state after his amputation]].
*ElementalPunch : Indirectly done by Izuku, with the unwitting help of Todoroki, as the mech turned [[ColorCodedElements red hot]] thanks to the previous fire attack.
*EliminationCatchphrase : Another case spliced with [[PreAsskickingOneLiner]], to remind Todoroki of what they discussed previous chapters.
-->Izuku:"I told you before, Todoroki…that the day would come when your ice wouldn’t be enough…Well…that day? It’s right now!"
*ExactEavesdropping : How the chapter ends, Kan hears Midoriya and Recovery Girl speaking; with the former mentioning [[AchillesHeel that as long as he has]] [[MiniMecha suit]] he can fight. Giving him an idea of how to neutralise him.
*ExpositionVictim : A strange still alive case. As Izuku exposes the feeling of helplessness to Hatsume after being brutalized, he inadvertedly lays open his whole ordeal from the first chapter to both Majima-sensei and Recovery Girl, who in turn look at him [[MeaningfulLook concerned]].
*FamilyOfChoice : Majima sensei and Hatsume are inadvertedly this for Izuku; as he is growing comfortable with his teacher's presence in his life, while growing worried for the well-being in both mind and body for Hatsume.
*HopelessWar : Basically Mina's eventual match. Nothing [[BookDumb she can think of]] seems to be able to stop Bakugo… But lastly admitting that [[FearIsNormal she is scared]] of [[TheBully her classmate]].
*HowIsThatEvenPossible : Most of Todoroki's attack had been neutralized by the protagonist, basically provoking him to question himself and then Izuku.
*ImpliedDeathThreat : Hopefully a non-lethal example… [[DefiedTrope Unless…]]
-->HPSC President:"I am not going to say it again. Midoriya needs to be eliminated from the competition. I don’t care how, or why. Just get him out of it, and do it now !"
*MustBeInvited : A verbal subvertion, as Izuku rudely asks for Hatsume while the nurse office, cutting his teacher that was doing the same.
*NothingIsTheSameAnymore : The real reason why the President is angry at Vlad towards Izuku. The greenette is a menace to their way of life, showing that heroes are a superfluous project.
*OffTheRails : Both literally, in the use of the [[PileBunker]] and figurately. As Izuku's quick thinking managed to avoid a sure defeat from Todoroki's attack, derailing most expectations from many viewers.
*ShutUpHannibal : From Izuku against Todoroki. The latter rants between questions, inquiring why Izuku is doing this, as well as if his father put the greenette to test him; and the former answers by stating that is his only choice to prove the world he is worthy.
*StockSoundEffect : Mixed with a inorganic case of [[SickeningCrunch]]. The chapter starts with Todoroki launching his attack… Only for Izuku to [[NoSell resist and destroy the glacier]] to the amazement of the spectators.
*TooCleverByHalf : Inverted. As part of his [[BreakThemByTalking taunting]] to Todoroki, he mentions how he overestimated the hero if those attacks were the best he could do.
*VillainHasAPoint : In this case, My Opponent Has A Point. Todoroki, after being played by Izuku into [[Spoiler: [[Hypothermia giving himself a serious case of hypothermia]]]] concedes that he was right… And that it will cost him hard. [[Spoiler: [[YourApprovalFillsMeWithShame Unless he breaks his promise]].]]
*VillainHoldsTheLeash : The President to Vlad King. Every one of her phone calls is her demanding something of him, and as shown in previous chapters, Vlad is unable to defend himself.
-->HPSC President:"And King…don’t forget who pulled you out of that gutter."
*WellDoneSonGuy : Downplayed with Izuku, though that might change, as Majima's approval is well received.
!Chapter 18: Useless
*AntiHero : What the HPSC thinks Bakugo could turn into, as a Villain and criminal deterrent.
*BeleagueredBenefactor : The argument the President pulls in order to take over the Festival, as the institution is the major donor of the school and sponsor of the event.
*CombatParkour : Shown by both combatants during the semifinals. Mina takes a special consideration, as her training in break dancing gave her the agility to do many of the acrobatics.
*ContrivedCoincidence : Sure Recovery Girl, you don't have crutches; so now Izuku must help Hatsume walk. This is for the best, as this calms even further Hatsume.
*ControlFreak : The "Ma'am" President. Demanding things to go as she wishes, she is willying to go any lenght to have her way.
-->HPSC President:"...it’s time we take control back."
*CowardlyLion : Mina during the whole match. She is terrified, yet keeps going… Because she needs to. Bakugo HATES that…
*DelayedReaction : In the gratitude department, as Izuku can't help but thank Hatsume for her idea of the [[PileBunker]]. On her side, she recently took notice of Izuku's freckles, [[FluorsecentBlush to his embarassment]].
*FallGuy : Or fall guys. The expelled bullies from the Support Course (Aoi and his cronies) were contacted by Vlad King in order to sabotage Izuku's suit, as they were on the process of expulsion, they were the ideal scapegoats.
*HeroicResolve : With no mech suit, one could believe that Izuku would give up. [[Determinator Wrong]]! [[Spoiler: By chapter 19, it is shown that even after [[DefiantToTheEnd being on the receiving end of a brutal beatdown by Bakugo at the end of the festival]], [[PunctuatedForEmphasis HE.KEEPS.GOING.]] Sadly, it ends tragically for the green boy.]]
*IControlMyMinionsThrough : [[Fear]] and violence. Basically what Bakugo tries to do to Mina with his brutal display during the match, to cow her into being one more of his [[ProfessionalButtKisser sycophants]]… [[DefiedTrope To no avail]].
*IGotYouCovered : Used for support by Kirishima to a terrified Mina, previously her match.
*InjuredSelfDrag : Straight with Mina. Even as mangled by her fight with Bakugo, she [[DefiantToTheEnd keeps coming back]] to [[LetsMockTheMonster laugh into Bakugo's face]].
*InsufferableGenius : Extremely downplayed, as Aoi Ikki is lacking the genius part. Yet, he has the Ego, so as to shout against a teacher.
*KlingonPromotion : A non-lethal example. [[CorruptCorporateExecutive Hiroko Kaneko from the HPSC]] forcefully relieved Midnight from the proctor position, as part of their move against UA.
*LovelyAssistant : To some extend, Hatsume for the Midoriya's last match.
*PleaseIWillDoAnything : Said word by word by Ikki, as UA was his dream school.
*PragmaticVillainy : Partially true for the HPSC as an institution, as they know that pulling Midoriya out will only bring dissent. [[FixingTheGame Hence only to "proctor" the last match.]]
*PunchAWall : Or throw a faceplate, as Izuku did during his [[RageBreakingPoint rant]].
*SpottingTheThread : Found out by the third excronie, Haruki Tanaka, as he finds suspicious that Vlad contacted them privately. His exfriends mock him for that, with no avail.
*SuspiciouslyCleanCriminalRecord : Essentially what Vlad King offers the trio in order to stay in the school. They just need to deal with a little work.
*ThirdPartyStopsAttack : Midnight, averting the [[BystanderSyndrome]] from previous matches as well as to avoid useless manslaughter from Bakugo.
*ThrewMyBikeOnTheRoof : The sabotage of Izuku's suit by the soon-to-be-expelled duo of Aoi Ikki and his cronie, Ren Suzuki.
*WontGetFooledAgain : An introspective example. Tanaka most of his life [[BlindObedience followed Ikki]] without saying a thing. Now that they were about to sabotage Izuku's [[MiniMecha mech suit]], he decides for once do right. And not be part of it.
-->Haruki Tanaka:"I have been towing the line for you for years now, because I had convinced myself that following you would take me far. But now, I know you’re just as blind as everyone else."
*WrenchWhack : Seen in the arsenal of Izuku for the last match. [[Spoiler: Used to brutal efficiency against Bakugo in chapter 19.]]
!Chapter 19:Deku
*AbnormalLimbRotationRange : Exploited by Izuku, in order to counter Bakugo's Attack, and for the consternation of the many viewers.
*BigDamHeros : Mixed with [[TheCavalryArrivesLate]].Izuku had been brutally beaten down and televised, Bakugo proceeds to absolutely kill him… To be stopped by the teachers. Though, that doesn't undo the damage that he received.
*ChallengingTheBully : What most of the match was for Izuku. Between taunts, and feints, he manages to neutralize most of Bakugo's attacks. Giving him full stop.
*DuetBonding : A non-artistical example. Even though he's got little time to spare, Izuku asks Hatsume about how she did most of her gadgets, all while working on the last functioning mechanisms of his sabotaged project. [[Spoiler: It partially veer into [[BondingOverMissingParents]] since Hatsume is impressed by the fact that [[MissingDad Hisashi]] worked on AirJet's equipment before dying.]]
*EngineeredPublicConfession : Kan was played by Nedzu into a toned down instance.
*FakeArmDisarm : With wickedness against Izuku. During the match, Izuku is literally disarmed as Bakugo breaks his prosthesis.
*GlassCannon : Basically what Izuku shows Bakugo is, as he isn't used to being on the receiving end of a beat down.
*GrapplingHookPistol : Originally part of Hatsume's arsenal, but given to Izuku for his match as part of his [[ConfusionFu]].
*HowTheMightyHaveFallen : Bakugo crawling in front of Izuku.
-->Izuku:"I mean, look at yourself! You’re lying on the ground, impotent and aimless, unable to even really fight! And everyone is seeing this!”
*IKnowThatYouKnow : Nedzu. While he has no proofs, he knows immediately that Kan is hiding something during chapter 19. [[Spoiler: Shown in full glory during chapter 23, as part of his exposition to Sekijiro Kan's past.]]
-->Nedzu:" Honestly, if I didn't know any better, I would say you are less shocked about Midoriya’s lack of armament, and more about Midoriya arriving at the field at all…but of course, I would have no proof to corroborate such claims…and even if I did…it wouldn’t be right of me to… misplace my trust in our staff…wouldn’t it, Kan?”
*InternalReformist : Referred by Nedzu and played to some extend with Sekijiro Kan, as the former knows that there are many agents of the HPSC inside UA, to consider insubordination. [[TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized Not that it will stop him]].
*NotSoHarmlessVillain : The HPSC. Midnight considers them just [[OfuscatingStupidity an agency]]. Nedzu knows better.
*ObstructiveBureaucrat : The HPSC. At the worst moment, as they WON'T stop the match for the safety of the other combatant.
*PastExperienceNightmare : An awake example. Nemuri is disgusted with her as she [[DeerInTheHeadlights froze from the shock]], seeing how Bakugo brutalized the three girls he fought with; pleading with Nedzu to stop the fight.
*PhyrricVictory : On both sides. True, Izuku lost the festival, but he had shown the world the horrible person Katsuki is. While Katsuki had shown the true psychopath he is deep down.
*PowerNullifier : Sodium Hydroxide for Bakugo, as it neutralizes nitroglycerin.
*PrimalFear : Being beaten down causes absolute terror to [[Hypocrite Bakugo]]. Specially if it is [[BadassNormal Izuku]] dishing it out. [[Spoiler: Sadly, this gives him a second wind to use his quirk.]]
*ResistanceAsPlanned : Inverted, as the HPSC didn't knew about UA's intention of taking back control. Still, counted and stopped.
*ThePowerOfHate : One of the reasons why Midnight froze in horror… How malicious Bakugo was in every match, [[Sadist enjoying every instance of pain he provoked]] on the others.
*TheReveal : For most of the viewers, Izuku showing his [[ArtificialLimb prothesis]] was a shocking one. Specially Bakugo… Izuku is unfazed, and punched with the very same arm Bakugo's dumbfounded face.
*TheScapeGoat : Izuku for Bakugo's aggresion.
-->Bakugo:"You just can’t stop getting in my way! Ruining my perfect backstory, just like you always do!”
*TheWorfEffect : After being covered with Lye, Bakugo is as harmless as an ugly kitten. Hence [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdwon]] from Izuku.
*TitleDrop : Nigh the end.
-->Izuku:"You can’t hurt me anymore, Bakugo! Not like you used to. I have a goal…something I need to prove…and I am not going to let you stop me now! Not anymore! I still have to show the world…that I am not done!"
*UnfazedEveryman : Mentioned by Izuku towards the [[CreativeSterility]] of Bakugo. -->Izuku"You can’t surprise me anymore, Bakugo! [[SuddenlyShouting You hear me?]]!”
*VandalismBackfire : For Kan personally, as he expected for Izuku to drop the match after the sabotage of his suit. He was wrong, to his horror.
*WeAreExperiencingTechnicalDifficulties : How the Chapter abruptly ends. With the HPSC proctor shouting to cut the feed.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue: Hear Me Roar]]
!Chapter 1: That’s Life
*"Eureka!"Moment: Both for his test of the ARcBlue Reactor, [Spoiler: And the 32nd test of his prosthetic arm].
-->Narrator: "He raises his arms to the air and begins to celebrate, elation taking over his being…"
*AcademyOfEvil: Downplayed, though may change in the future. Aldera is a place so noxious for the well-being of any discriminated group that could qualify as it.
*AceCustom: While explaining the importance of his work to his son, Hisashi shows the specialized support equipment for the heroes.
*AmbiguouslyAbsentParent: Exaggerated and Justified. Both of his parents are missing from his life, though Hisashi had been dead for a good amount of time; while Inko…
*AMistakeIsBorn: How Katsuki verbal denigration of the protagonist starts, mentioning that that was the reason why Inko left and Hisashi "killed" himself (Mocking the Mourner).
*BarbaricBully: This version of Katsuki Bakugo. To the point of maiming the protagonist only for hitting him back, after dissing his father.
*BetrayalByInaction: Roundhouse. To the horror of Izuku [[Spoiler: And his arm.]]
*BlessedWithSuck: Discussed, as Izuku wonders what is great about heroes.
*ChildHater: Defied, with a jackhammer. Izuku wonders if his father hates him for not manifesting a quirk, to Hisashi's horror.
*ChildProdigy: Izuku, overlapping with [[GadgeteerGenius]]. His flashlight and the continuation of the ArcBlue generator are the perfect demonstration of it.
*CollateralDamage: Downplayed. When testing, Izuku mentions it.
-->Izuku: “And hopefully won't destroy the house.”
*CooldownHug: After the horrible question, Hisashi hugs his son to reassure him that he loves him, without question.
*CuriousAsAMonkey: Izuku inquires his father about his job and why he is busy most of the time.
**[[spoiler: In chapter 5, Mei who was more focused on how slim the holoprojector was.]]
*DisproportionateRetribution: How Chapter 1 ends. Bakugo invades the Midoriya household, and (with the help of his lackeys) maim brutally Izuku to the point of losing his arm, only for [[FightingBackIsWrong fighting back]].
*EarnYourHappyEnding: Discussed by the protagonist. [[spoiler: Defied, and hard in the first chapter. By chapter 7, it is also referred by the protagonist.]]
-->Izuku, recording his musings:"But maybe… maybe this time, they will finally acknowledge me..."
*GoneHorriblyRight: Subverted. His "success" with the whole apparatus, leaving some "victorious" scorch marks.
-->Izuku: "If anything, it works far too well."
*HomemadeInventions: Mosty Izuku, but with the work left by Hisashi.
*Hypocrite: Again, Bakugo. Before beating to an inch of his life, he claims to Izuku that it is against school regulations running in the halls. [[spoiler: By Chapter 8, All Might is shown as one.]]
[[spoiler: -->All Might: "Honestly, I think having a quirkless boy in this event is dangerous for the boy. This is not simply a game, there are points in the competition where he could be seriously injured, and [[FearlessFool he clearly doesn’t consider his own safety as much as he should be]]. I think for Young Midoriya’s wellbeing, he should be forced to withdraw from the tournament."]]
*ItsAllAboutMe: Played with. In order to de-escalate things, Izuku simply decides to play on Katsuki Ego. That is until Bakugo [[PressedHisButtonsTooHard]].
*KillingIntent: The only answer from Katsuki after the response of the protagonist.
*LackOfEmpathy: Subverted, partially. Bakugo's lackeys mention how it is a tad extreme what he is about to do. To no avail.
*MessOfWoe: At big scale. Though not diagnosed, his actual family and social situation is seen in his home state of quasi-disrepair.
*MissingMom: It is shown that Inko left Izuku to his own devices at a certain age, also mentioned by Katsuki.
*PureEnergy: The ArcBlue project. Proposed By Hisashi, and continued by Izuku.
*RageBreakingPoint: Mentioning Hisashi in an insult is this for Izuku. To the point that he punched Katsuki for it.
*RayGun: After the success of the 572 iteration of the ArcBlue reactor, the test flashlight (called Nexus apparatus) that was connected was turned into one of these accidentally. Used futilely against Katsuki when the latter attacked Izuku in his home. Eventual iterations were functionally similar to the Repulsors of the [[IronMan]] Franchise.
*SoProudOfYou: Downplayed, as Hisashi is trying to explain to his son that he is NOT defective. Played straight with Izuku, as he steps into his father's role as an inventor, continuing his projects like "ArcBlue".
**[[spoiler: And by chapter 7, Power Loader seems to have adopted this mindset when speaking to Midoriya.]]
*SuicideIsShameful: While taunting Izuku, Katsuki pushes one of his buttons hard by mentioning that his father was a coward for taking his own life.
*TaughtByExperience: Referred by Izuku, while (unsuccessfully) escaping the brutes of his school.
*UnskilledButStrong: While mentioned by a small child such as Izuku, it is defied by the end. Nevertheless, it is a wrong assumption by society as part of their Fantastic Racism to consider those with strong quirks to be Hero material.[[spoiler: In chapter 9 this is how Izuku breaks the ice with Kaminari, questioning him about how much is his voltage output. Also Discussed by Izuku, as he would measure that if he had that quirk]].
*WhyDidYouMakeMeHitYou: To the extreme, Bakugo mentions casually that Izuku himself made him maim him.
*Workaholic: Poor Hisashi, most of the time working, to the chagrin of his family.
¡Chapter 2: Fragile
*AsleepForDays: Three days of Coma, after the brutality suffered.
*BearerOfBadNews: Doctors for Izuku.
-->Izuku: "He remembers that smile. It's the same smile the doctor had before they delivered bad news."
*BlindedByRage: The Slime Villain after seeing Izuku? He is absolutely.
*Career-EndingInjury: His amputation in a nutshell. [Spoiler: It gets better.]
*CelebritySuperhero: All Might, to the point that he can't answer some questions of the traumatized protagonist.
*DamselOutOfDistress: The male variant. By the time All Might reaches Izuku, he already dealt with the villain.
*DeepBreathsRevealsTension: And how. Knowing that you lost three days, and had to be put into surgery, may stress any sane person.
*DespairSpeech: What inadvertently became of the answer of All Might.
-->Toshinori:"Be realistic, kid. You simply aren't built for that line of work. Perhaps you can find something a bit more… you speed… to do with your life."
*DoNotGoGentle: On the precipice of despair; Izuku decides to not give in and show the world what he is made of.
*EmptyShell: Izuku, before meeting All Might.
*FireballEyeballs: Or more of Fireball Nostrils, as Hisashi is frustrated with his equipment, he starts exhaling fire through his nose.
*GaveUpTooSoon: Mentioned by his father when dealing with a challenge. Also defied, as both Midoriya's rise up to the challenge.
-->Hisashi:” This is the easiest option…"
*GreenEyedMonster: One of the arguments the "efficient" pair try to use against Izuku.
*HighVoltageDeath: Used against the Slime Villain [Spoiler: Twice].
*IFoundYouLikeThis: How the chapter begins, after the flashback. Izuku waking up from the uncomfortable place he is, with the female doctor asking him to remain calm.
*ImpairmentShot: How Chapter 1 ended, and partially how chapter 2 starts. Izuku is still hazed after the brutal attack of Bakugo.
*ItsAllMyFault: Partially. The protagonist knows that the reason why the Slime Villain got free was him latching onto All Might's leg.
*NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: Saving Bakugo? Only earned the protagonist a reprimand by the useless heroes, [[BullyingTheDisabled and a headbutt from Bakugo]].
*OldShame: The price of giving up, at least for Hisashi. As well as living without knowing your potential.
*OnlySaneMan: In some way, in this chapter we can appreciate how quirk-centric the world has become to the point of excusing [[BystanderSyndrome]] for the heroes. With Izuku being the one of the few capable of rising above that way of thought.
*PeoplePuppets: How the Slime Villain tries to escape All Might with the protagonist's body.
*PoliceIsUseless: Bordering with [[BadCopIncompetentCop]], as both officers Seno and Shimamoto, after hearing Izuku's testimony, try to [[BlamingTheVictim blame]] him for creating his equipment.
*ReasonableRequestRejected: Izuku's [[DrivingQuestion]] is that if anyone without a quirk can make a difference. [[Hypocrite All Might's]] answer is notoriously negative.
*SaveTheJerk: Discussed by Izuku, as to why save Bakugo. Saving him will always be this.
*ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: Izuku's way of thought in this story. Reinforced after all the stuff of chapter 2.
*TameHisAnger : Mentioned by Hisashi, as he apologizes to Izuku.
-->Hisashi: “…And I should try to control myself better."
*TheCaretaker: Referred by the doctor, when handling the recovery programs to the protagonist, as someone is paying for his medical expenses till he recovers.
*ThisCannotBe!: Played for drama, as Izuku is unable to immediately deal with new reality of lacking his right arm. [[Spoiler: Played straight for many times Kan tries to take Izuku out of the competition after witnessing his technological prowess.]]
*UnableToCry: The sob-less kind for Izuku, after the grim acceptance of his new status.
*WorryingForTheWrongReason: Downplayed and Justified for child Izuku. As he idolizes his father, seeing him angry might be a hard sight for him.
*YankTheDogsChain:
-->Aldera's Teacher: "…You never stood a chance, you were done before you even started".
¡Chapter 3
*ArtificialLimbs: His project, taking his time to develop both the chassis and wiring for it, in order to use also his ArcBlue reactor.
*BrainComputerInterface: Played straight. The first itteration was a circlet like interface with a response lag of 2.3 to 12.5 seconds, [Spoiler: with the second being a direct installation of a neural port for the operation of his arm.]
*CopeByCreating: In order to deal with the stress of the amputation, Izuku took the development of a prosthesis as a project in order to cope with it.
*CosmicPlaything: Partially for laughs, after testing 8 times his prothesis, Izuku got a response in the form of a twitch from one of the fingers. The middle finger.
*ExceededTheGoal: Subverted, as his intention is to make a fully functional replacement limb. [Spoiler: Though, to his frustration, he still can't feel with it.]
*ForgingScene: How Chapter 3 starts, as Izuku works the brass needed for his new project.
*FreshmanFears: Averted within reason for the online school, as Izuku doesn't need to socialize with other students, as well as can keep quiet about his status.
*GettingHotInHere: Summer isn't merciful for Izuku. Worse with all the heat-emitting equipment of his garage.
*NoPlansNoPrototypeNoBackup: Essentially his prosthetic arm. It being an [[AllOrNothing]] gamble that every step could waste his little time.
-->Izuku:"I suppose that is what you get for breaking the proverbial mould, but somebody had to do it.
*OverrideCommand: Enforced, as Izuku needed to end the [[SelfSurgery]] against the protection protocols.
*PhantomLimbPain: While having a little confidence crisis, Izuku is stopped by an episode of the mentioned.
*PointOfNoReturn: Option Gamma. See [[SelfSurgery]].
*RaceAgainstTheClock: How Izuku sees this project while also needing time in order to develop a portfolio for his application to the Support department.
*SelfSurgery: Performed onto his own axillary, radial and musculocutaneous nerves, in order to control his new prosthetic arm. All done with a Drill.
*SkippingSchool: Partially for the protagonist. After his "mishap", he left [[SuckySchool Aldera]] to online schooling, giving him time for his projects.
*SkipTheAnesthetic: Averted and hard. After being warned by Dr Chikafuji about the before mentioned episodes of [[PhantomLimbPain]], Izuku was prescribed with painkillers, which uses during any of those. [Spoiler: Also, during his [[SelfSurgery]] for the instalation of the neural port.]
*TearsOfJoy: The first instance of happiness after everything. Izuku's experiment worked, and though he can't feel with his new [[ArtificialLimb]], he got back his right arm. Ending chapter 3.
*YouAreBetterThanYouThink: Wondering why he keeps up with everything that has happened evolves into this. [[Spoiler: In Chapter 6, Hatsume indirectly refers to it.]]
-->Izuku:"Or maybe… maybe it isn't to prove it to them…Maybe this is to prove it to yourself."
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter: The Man With the Metal Hand Book 1:Preparations]]
!Chapter 4: One Small Step
*AbsentMindedProfessor: Downplayed for Izuku on the line for the exam. Being so focused on it made him forget he was in the front.
*AlienGeometries: Or as the protagonist put.
-->Izuku: "The Inner building was a labyrinth of hallways and stairs, twisting and turning in a chaotic harmony that threatened to swallow Izuku into its halls."
*ArbitrarySkepticism: In Izuku's head, many disbelieve that he is capable of going and doing things. [[Spoiler: Repeated with Power Loader, when he mentions he doesn't believes Izuku's arm was directly connected to his nervous system.]]
*BodyHorror: Though amazed by Izuku's personal creation, it is notorious that the explanation of how he reduced the response delay had horrified Majima sensei.
-->Power Loader:"Midoriya… Are… are you telling me that you connected this… [[BrainMachineInterface directly to your nervous system]]?"
*CassandraTruth: Everything said, the evidence made the presentation retroactively into this. With Majima admiting that he was wrong for doubting Izuku in his [[Spoiler: Acceptance Letter.]]
*ConceptArt: The First half of the Practical exam, as the students must design a support equipment based on a prompt.
*DefeatMeansRespect: An intellectual example. Both his project and invention had been impressing to start with, but it is the method and the process that Izuku took that truly impressed Power Loader, taking extreme care to test many of his inventions.
*DidYouActuallyBelieve: A non-villanous case. Izuku is so offended by Power Loader that mentions it.
-->Izuku:"So you just asume I came here, lied about my invention, and then lied directly to you? You think I would be that stupid?"
*FailureIsTheOnlyOption: Power Loader's reason to doubt Izuku. He finds ridiculous that a 15 years old child had success where others failed. [[Spoiler: Also in Chapter 5, as Izuku finds out the Sport Festival is. -->Izuku:"In other words, it's a marketing scheme."]]
*FreakOut: Played for drama, but lastly subverted. Though it is read in the previous chapter how affected Izuku was by his experience, being in the crowd seems to almost trigger a panic attack.
*GenkiGirl: Hatsume. Or as Izuku describes: "She has a manic smile on her face."
*HarmlessFreezing: Again, defied. Every since his amputation, Izuku loathes the cold, as it makes his stump ache.
*HopelessBossFight: Having a panic attack, and thinking that he already failed, Izuku could say that the exam was this for him.
*IWorkAlone: A consequence of his unhealthy though justified mindset.
-->Izuku:"I don't need anyone pretending to care about me."
*MotherlyScientist: Downplayed a bit with Hatsume. As the story focuses more on her as a person, [[PunIntended instead of her quirks]].
*NoPeripheralVision: Izuku, while fixing his arm, didn't saw Hatsume peeking.
*PoliticallyIncorrectHero: Ectoplasm and Power Loader during the exam, the first by double checking Izuku's identificaction (though might be Izuku's bias talking), and the second by blatantly disbelieving that Izuku create his prosthetic and surgically installed it all by himself. They get better.
*RageQuit: Izuku's non-dignified exit from the exam.
*RedHerring: Refered verbally during his discovery of the true nature of the exam.
*SecretTestOfCharacter: The Practical Exam for the Support department.
-->Izuku:" This isn't a test of our technical expertise at all. That's a red herring… that is what we show with the projects we brought from home!"
*ShopClass: UA support department in a nutshell.
*SimpleYetAwesome: Izuku's answer to the design prompt. It being a reusable ConcussionFrags. [In Chapter 6, we see that this becomes the core of his Festival Project. Needing something effective against anything that UA may prepare. By Chapter 7, the Frags were incorporated as a counter to Todoroki's ice.]
*SmileOfApproval: After giving his exam to Majima sensei, Izuku peeks a small smirk on the face of the teacher.
*SnowMeansCold: Defied. Though it is a cold morning of February, there is no mention of snow.
*StaredownFaceoff: Intended by Izuku, after Hatsume startles him, with his anxiety not helping. [[Spoiler: Repeated with more success with Power Loader, after the mentioned doubted of his inventive prowess.]]
*StrawNihilist: Inverted. Most thoughts in Izuku mind, while not creating, could turn him into one. Yet he finds the way to keep on going.
*TheHerosIdol: Accidentaly done by Hatsume. Izuku, feeling absolute despair during the exam, glances the other 5 students that remained in the drafting station; and sees her, completely calm. Thus hinting him the nature of the exam. [Spoiler: By Chapter 8, this is Izuku to Kirishima. As he is a quirkless that managed something that the quirked could.]
*TooUpsetToCreate: Defied, though the nightmares had worsened, Izuku seeks to distract himself with his work (and the exam) in order to not fall into despair.
*TwinkleSmile: Though a stretch, the smile Hatsume shot Izuku after seeing his work could qualify as one. As taking interest in the greenette.
*WeNeedToGetProof: A genre-savvy Izuku knows of this, and [[ProperlyParanoid prepares]] for that. Having recorded his 9 months of arduous work, he is more than ready to Power Loader's excepticism.
!Chapter 5: Possibilities
*AngerIsHealthyAesop: Partially defied. Izuku likes how now anger seems more easy to manifest in his person, yet he admits the need of controlling it.
*AppealToAuthority: Accidentally done by Power Loader, though with good intentions, as part of his [[JerkassHasAPoint]]. The neural linkage is possible, but risky.
*BigRedDevil: Downplayed with Hikari Kubo, the second place in the written exam. His skin is absolutely red, as well as having a heat resistant quirk.
*CatharticScream: Less of a scream, and more of a rant. How most of the time Izuku's anger manifests.
*DangerousWorkplace: Subverted as it is a school, though the Shop can still be a risky place if the students go without guidance.
*DeclarationOfProtection: Downplayed with Power Loader. While impressed with Izuku's work, he also wants to keep an eye on him, so any eventual project will have a lower risk to the boy.
*FriendlyScheming: Though not in the strict sense of the word, Power Loader can sense some scheming by Izuku by how intense his questions relating
*ImpossibleTask: The protagonist ambition. Izuku's wish to win is seen as one by Majima-sensei. [[Determinator Not that it will stop him]].
*InspirationallyDisadvantaged: Or as Izuku puts.
-->Izuku:"Time to level the playing field."
*IShouldHaveBeenBetter: The protagonist truly regrets [[RageQuit his abrupt exit from]] the exam.
*JerkassHasAPoint: Though not to the point of [[Jerkass]], Power Loader's observations came off as condescending and insulting; though he is ultimately right in his assesment of both Izuku's capabilities and his recklessness towards his own wellbeing.
*LifeSavingEncouragement: Another downplayed example, as the Admitance letter renewed hope inside Izuku.
*LoopholeAbuse: Something that both canon and in-story Izuku is shown to do. IN this chapter, a simple rule in favour for the support course became his angular stone for his plan.
-->Izuku:"Support Course student may bring as many support devices as they would like into the festival, so long they build the devices themselves. That one simple sentence contained infinite possibilities."
*MotorMouth: Hatsume, to a fault. Bombarding an uncomfortable Izuku with who knows how many questions about his arm…
*PsychologistTeacher: Played straight with Hound Dog, and shown partially with Power Loader, as he denotes the high interest Izuku is showing to preparing for the School Festival.
*RebuiltPedestal: For Power Loader at least. Izuku is dumbfounded when he heard from the hologram that Power Loader apologizes to him for not believing in his ability.
*SelectiveObliviousness: Downplayed with Hatsume, as she is more interested in the holoprojector than the fact that she got into one of the most prestigious schools in that world.
*TalkAboutTheWeather: As well as appreciating it, Majima considers the first day of class as having a favorable weather.
*VoiceoverLetter: Inverted, as it is a Holographic message.
*WhatIf: Asked in verbatim by Izuku.
-->Izuku:"But what If they don't win? What if the hero course not only loses, but loses so spectacularly that it can't be ignored anymore?"
!Chapter 6: Power
*AdultsAreUseless: Mentioned to the WHOLE hero society by Izuku. [[Spoiler: During chapter 9, this is part of Power Loader verbal lashing. He points out how Izuku tends to isolate himself from everyone, worse towards the faculty. Instead of looking for help for his injuries (for example), he would rather tend them himself than ask the nurse.]]
-->Izuku:" I never had a hero… I never wanted a hero… all I wanted was for someone to do something."
*ArmorPiercingQuestion: Mei, with her tonned down [[BrutalHonesty]] after Izuku's [[AccidentalPublicConfession]].
-->Mei:"…But what does that have to do with building?"
[[Spoiler: During chapter 14 Majima does this with Kan as the victim. -->Power Loader:"So, you’re saying that because their quirks are destructive, it excuses them losing control and brutalising their opponents?"]]
*BitchInSheepsClothing: Hatsume, at least in Izuku's mind. Since the Gossip started after he told Mei about his status.
*BreakTheHaughty: What the bullies think they are doing to Izuku.
*BreakUpMakeUpScenario: How chapter 6 ends in a downplayed form. Hatsume promises herself that she will fix things with Izuku… once she learns how to.
*BuildingSwing: Another of Izuku's musings towards Sero's quirk. Also implying increased agility from him, putting into a serious disadvantage.
*BullyBrutality: After entering the class, the protagonist is victim of one. Having dealt with Bakugo made this feel weak, though it left him harmed.
*BullyHunter: Not a person, but more of a policy based on this trope; with UA being highly intolerant of segregation acts, as well as hate acts.
*DuctTapeForEverything: Sero's quirk according to his file, Izuku muses that it being produced inside his own body, it must derived of an organic molecule.
*EatingLunchAlone: When stopped by the bully poise, this is Izuku's explanation for leaving.
*ElectiveMute: Deconstructed with Hatsume, as she is usually talkative. Stress provokes this on her.
*EnemyScan: Basically what Izuku does by asking the Heroic Course Records. Preparing for eventual confrontations.
*EpiphanyTherapy: Incredibly, Mei again. After her [[ArmorPiercingQuestion]], she gives Izuku a much needed talk of how it doesn't matters if he has a quirk or not, in order to be an inventor.
*EscapeFromTheCrazyPlace: Essentially this when Izuku manages to leave behind the bullies.
*EtTuBrute: Another wound in Izuku's psyche, taking bad the thought that Hatsume could have started the [[InsidiousRumorMill]]. [[Spoiler: She did not.]]
*FailsafeFailure: The spring system for the project. Still the protagonist finds [[EmotionsVsStoicism the positive out of it]].
*FireBreathingWeapon: One of the Mech suit add-ons. Used with efficiency during the Festival.
*GangOfBullies: UA isn't Immune to having these inside its institution, in this case of the [[NerdyBully]] kind.
*GracefulInTheirElement: Izuku in a workshop.
*GutFeeling: Izuku's anxiety, previous algebra class. [Spoiler: By chapter 8, Midnight has one at the start of the Festival.]
*HellIsThatNoise: Metal straining against metal. Which on the long run is a [[BearerOfBadNews]] in engineering terms.
*HeroicRRoD: An annotation for Denki's quirk is how he can only keep the high voltage for only 4 seconds. Abusing of this becomes Izuku's strategy against him.
*HeroicSelfDeprecation: Izuku's past left him with serious self-esteem issues. Considering his work "Below average".
*HeyYou: How the trio tries to dialogue with Izuku. Stating that they want to "Just Talk."
*INeedAFreakingDrink: Poor Majima. Dealing with both Izuku and Nedzu will kill his liver. Or as he mentions.
-->Power Loader:"Maybe it's time to break out that vintage whiskey he got for his birthday?"
*INeverSaidItWasPoison: A downplayed and inverted trope, as Ectoplasm [[BlatantLies coments the blood on Ikki Aoi shirt]] to see [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial his reaction]].
*InferioritySuperiorityComplex: The Bullies, thinking that Izuku takes himself as better than them.
*ItsProbablyNothing: Izuku downplaying his injuries, after Kubo inquires about them.
*JerkassBall: Izuku's reaction to Kubo.
-->Hikaru Kub:"You know, you could stand to be nicer to people who just want to help you."
*KillItWithFire: What has the tape and vines in common? Izuku's answer sums it up.
-->Izuku:"Both are highly flammable under the right circumstances."
*MagneticWeapons: The [[PileBunker]] add-on brings some issues, as Izuku deals with how to simplify the mechanism. Mei proposes to use a magnetic rail (See Railgun).
*MaliciousSlander: All the rumours said behind Izuku's back. Again, interwined with [[FantasticRacism]], [[Spoiler: or Izuku's own Paranoia.]]
*NeverBeHurtAgain: While foreshadowed in previous chapters, this is where Izuku pronounces it. The need to be the Hero he never had, even if that means cutting many persons from his life. [[Spoiler: By Chapter 15, it is appreciated that Kan was the same, sadly mixing with [[SenseiForScoundrels the HPSC]].]]
*NiceGuy: Again, Hikaru Kubo.
-->Hikaru Kubo:"…you didn't deserve that."
*NotQuiteFlight: Mech suit's propulsion boots. Though it can't lift on their own, it can boost him in the air. That, and working with the [[JetPack back thruster]], can achieve Flight for a short amount of time.
*PileBunker: A modyfied jackhammer is the solution for Izuku against both Kirishima and Tetsutetsu. Somewhat downplayed as it acts more like a focused [[BatteringRam]] than an [[AntiArmor]] weapon, as he intends to defeat them, not kill them.
*PlantHair: Shiozaki quirk, which overlaps with [[VineTentacles]], in Izuku's musings.
*PlayfulHacker: How Izuku knew about the Battle trials, or at least how Nedzu implies how. [[Spoiler: Played straight with Hatsume during chapter 13 for her match with Iida.]]
*PuttingPalInPrincipal: Nedzu, in a mischievous way. As he doesn't denies Izuku his request of battle information, while also having a [[ItAmusedMe kick from it]].
*ScavengedPunk: Extremely downplayed, or spiritually true. Izuku is using most of his previous projects data in order to build his new project. IN this case, he is using a toned down program for his experiment 573 (his prosthetic arm) for his [[Spoiler: Mech Suit]], but stating that it has more movable parts.
*ShockAndAwe: Denki's quirk. Making him the most dangerous to the protagonist, as he can fry his equipment.
*SternTeacher: Downplayed, as they do not punish physically, but won't doubt calling out the bad behaviour with many teachers in UA lean towards it. First seen with Ectoplasm and eventually with Power Loader.[[Spoiler: By Chapter 14, Aizawa is shown to be another one, willying to direct Bakugo towards a better path.]] -->Ectoplasm, after checking Izuku's injuries:"Which one of you is responsible for this?"
*SuperToughness: Kirishima and Tetsutesu's quirks, though the latter is more of [[ExtraOreDinary]]. Izuku analyses that the first is more mobile than the second, while lacking in durability.
*TheNotLoveInterest: Expressed by Hatsume, in her own [[PunIntended quirky]] way.
-->Mei:"You interest me, especially that arm of yours. I want to see what you can do."
*TheStoolPigeon: A rare positive example, as it was Hikari Kubo who pointed who were bulying Izuku.
!Chapter 7: One Giant Leap
*AcidAttack: Mina Ashido's quirk. And the reason why Izuku was treating the plates of his suit with Epoxy powder.
*ActionDad: Inadvertedly, Power Loader (as a hero and surrogate father figure) is turning into one for Izuku.
-->Power Loader:" You are worth it, Midoriya. I’m just sorry that you can’t see it... Since you got here, Midoriya…[[SoProudOfYou you have done nothing but impress me…and something tells me you will only continue to impress me]]…just know that even if you have nobody in the audience rooting for you, that I always will be. Now go and win this tournament, Midoriya."
*AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Another observation towards Momo, as she seems unable to think on her feet and employ her quirk.
*ArmoredButFrail: In his mech suit, the protagonist is this. [[spoiler: That doesn't change the fact of his [[CombatPragmatism]]]].
*BadVibrations: Each step Izuku takes with his Mech Suit is a case of this.
*BigEntrance: Played straight for both Hero class during the festival. Averted with prejudice for the other courses.
*BigWhy: Inverted with Power Loader, as he asks Izuku why bother creating such equipment.
*BitchAlert: A male and late variant with Bakugo.
-->Katsuki:"I just want to say… I'm gonna win."
*BuildingIsWelding: Averted with his Mech Suit. Though he would love to weld the armor plates to his suit, because of the lack of time he finds himself riveting them to the chassis.
*ButThouMust: Absolutely averted with the disqualification of Izuku by Nedzu, honouring the rules given to the boy.
*CatharticExhalation: The only civil act Majima could do after the verbal showdown.
*CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: More of Crouching Ditz, Hidden Master. Izuku doesn't want to attract attention, so he'll try to not win the first two events… With this line being how the chapter 7 ends.
*DefendsAgainstTheirOwnKind: A non hostile version, in which Power Loader verbally defends his student from the scrutiny of the other teachers.
*DistinctionWithoutADifference: Played seriously, as Majima points how different is it Izuku's creation from a dangerous quirk such as Todoroki's or Kaminari's. [[Spoiler: By Chapter 10, mentioned again by Aizawa, when pointing Todoroki's [[ElementalBarrier ice wall.]]]]
*Doublethink: Narrowly averted with Present Mic, as he was about to refute Majima's argument, but rather kept his quiet.
*DynamicEntrance: Partially Averted. Izuku entrance with his Mech Suit isn't fast nor disruptive to others, but it draws much of the attention towards him, for better or for worse.
*EnergyAbsorption: Izuku's Shock Matrix, for every landing.
*Expy: The protagonist armour is essentially a better produced [[IronMan]] MkI suit.
*FantasticFragility: Kan's core for his argument of why Izuku should be disqualified, or retired from the competition.
*FragileEgo: Another weakness in Bakugo, as anyone can goad him into some nonsense by attacking his self-image.
*FrazettaMan: Played partially with Izuku in his armor. As he needs to keep balance inside it, he needs to hunch a bit.
*IJustWantToHaveFriends: Averted with Katsuki. As Bakugo is on the edge of becoming a pariah in his very class, as his uselessly aggressive personality clashes with everyone.
*ImmuneToFire: Subverted, as he can mitigate some of Todoroki's fire with the suits plating and using a Fireproof suit underneath it. Hikaru Kubo partially plays the trope, as he has a Flame Resistance quirk.
*IRegretNothing: Or rather "I don't want to regret anything", Eijiro Kirishima (AllLovingHero) mantra during his Anxiety filled previous moments to the festival.
-->Eijiro: "Living life with no regrets… That's what chivalry means to me!"
*JackOfAllStats: A curious case in which it is played negatively. The very versatility of Momo’s quirk may confuse and slow her fighting pace, perfect as her counter strategy.
*MatterReplicator: Momo's quirk according to Izuku. If properly trained, fighting her would be attempting to [[DefeatingTheUndefeatable defeat the undefeatable]].
*MiniMecha: Izuku's mech suit, with blurrs the line between this and a [[PoweredArmor]].
*MisplacedRetribution: Suberted with Shinso declaration of war. There are true [[Jerkass]] (like Bakugo) in the Hero course, but he is the exception.
*PoorPredictableRock: When reviewing Bakugo, he mentions it. As the mentioned is a complete [[PsychopathicManchild]]. [[spoiler: Also part of Izuku's [[BatmanGambit]] during chapter 10.]]
*RevolversAreBetter: Not literally, but referred as an [[InspirationNod]], as he wonders how he will install all the needed add-ons for his project.
*SuitUpOfDestiny: Subverted with Izuku putting his mech suit. Still, it is important as it marks the beginning of his year-long plan.
*SuperpowerfulGenetics: Izuku's observations of Shoto Todoroki, mentioning how his quirk has no drawbacks as it regulates his own temperature by its complete use.
*SuperPrototype: His mech suit. Incredibly advanced, and having worked since the moment he developed it.
*TakeAThirdOption: In the form of a [[SuperWristGadget]].
-->Izuku:"How do you hold multiple tools when you have no space? You make space."
*TheFaceless: Inside his armour, Izuku is this. As described by Kirishima.
-->Kirishima:"It was completely featureless, save for two cut eye holes."
*TherIsNoKillLikeOverkill: Basically Present Mic's reaction about the Mech suit.
*WhatTheHellHero: Kan first comment to Power Loader. [[Spoiler: Tacitally done in the form of [[StunnedSilence]] by most in the stadium after Momo's [[FantasticRacism]] speech.]]
*WillifullyWeak: The only information Izuku got from Todoroki was the recordings, showing only him using his ice.
*YouAreACreditToYourRace: Subverted with Ectoplasm. He mentions in absolute disbelief if Midoriya truly built that, even considering his status. Majima, nigh his [[RageBreakingPoint]], retorts that he DID built it; for Ectoplasm to subtly [[VerbalBackpedal]] mentioning that he is impressed.
*YourTraditonIsNotMine: The first thought running through the heads of many teachers about Midoriya, after seeing him enter the coliseum.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter: The Man With The Metal Hand , Book 2: The Sport Festival Part I]]
!Chapter 8: Fighting Back
*ATruceWhileWeGawk: Indirectly done by Kirishima, as he interrupts the possibility of Bakugo to attack Izuku while the Festival by commenting how impressive it was both his creation and him.
*ConflictBall: Attempted by Izuku towards Kirishima. It fails.
*ElementalBarrier: Or rather wall, courtesy of Todoroki.
*EnforcedTechnologyLevels: Essentially mentioned by Midnight at the start of the race, as she personally wouldn't allow Midoriya compete with it.
*ExposiveOverclock: Though not precisely explosive, Izuku points out that it is ill-advised to abuse the [[JetPack]] as it is overheating.
*HerdhittingAttack: With less emphasis on attack, or damaging the students, but the tunnel and the event itself is to reduce the numbers of the competitors.
*ImprovisedParachute: The Absorption Matrix. Almost defied when a bunch of stones enters the springs, derailing Izuku's plan.
*InASingleBound: Izuku's jump through the [[GiantPit]], being less of a [[LeapOfFaith]] and more of a calculated maneuver.
*IntimidationDemostration: What the presentation of the suit had become for Sekijirou Kan.
-->Eraserhead:"It sounds to me like you are worried he might win, Vlad."
*LandMineGoesClick: A harmless example mixed with [[DangerousTerrain]], as it is the last obstacle in the race.
*MyRulesAreNotYourRules: Basically how Izuku deals with most of the Sport Festival. He couldn't care any less about the background chatter about how he deals with the challenges. Shown perfectly in chapter 8 and forward. [[Spoiler: In chapter 9, played perfectly straight with Izuku's startegy. Can't win the Cavalry Battle? Change it to a Free-for-all.]]
*NotSoDifferentRemark: Used by Majima sensei against Kan's arguments.
-->Power Loader:"Probably the same thing that would happen if Aoyama went full power on an opponent."
*NotSoSimilar: Present in Kan's refutal, stating that the Hero Course has learned control for their abilities.
*OnrushingArmy: Essentially the other competitors, which adds to the chaos of the situation.
*OrganicTechnology: Izuku's observation of [[TheSpeedster Tenya Iida]]'s quirk. He denotes also how he only runs in a straight line.
*RocketJump: Said in verbatim, and done. The fact that the Absorption Matrix is automatic, and can absorb the worst of a landing from a height, Izuku uses it to do it. Making the best of the obstacle.
*SchizoTech: The Mech suit for many of its detractors.
*SecondPlaceIsForWinners: Deconstructed for Izuku. He doesn't want to attract attention, but needs to pass. Therefore, he needs not to do so great in the first events; just make sure he passes.
*SmashMooks: Again, the Zero Pointers; though less as an enemy, and more like an obstacle. Even worse as they are falling into a [[GroundShatteringImpact]] via freezing.
*TargetSpotter: Metaphorically, this is what Present Mic became by the end of the chapter 8. [[Spoiler: By mentioning his quirklessness, he painted a big target on Izuku. Majima wasn't pleased with it.]]
*TheBigRace: The First event of the Sport Festival. Bordering a bit with [[WackyRacing]], considering the eclectic cast of students.
*TheThreeFacesOfEve: Midnight's character as the [[HotAndSexy]] seductive female, even referred nonverbally.
*ThisIsNotADrill: Straight for the maneuver used by Izuku to avoid most students and the wall. In this case, he sped enough to build up momentum, and take off using his [[JetPack]] and [[JetBoots]] combo. To land, using his Absorption Matrix in his sabatons.
*ToUnmasqueTheWorld: Of the personal secret variant, as Present Mic's cheerful announcement revealed Izuku's quirklessness to the rest of the school. [[Spoiler: While also being the start of his challenges for the second and third event in eventual chapters.]]
*UnknownPhenomenon: A mundane example, as well as Izuku's bane; as the race starts by the start of a tunnel, he mentions that anything is possible. He doesn't likes that a bit.
*WalkingTank: Inverted with the Zero pointers. The Being a humanoid torso moving via treads.
*WeDontKnowEachOther: Most teachers relation with Izuku, with emphasis on Midnight as she is the one describing it.
*WhipOfDominance: A playful example, as part of Midnight's image while also being an effective piece of equipment.
*WhyDidItHadToBeSnakes: Played for laughs by the end of the Chapter 8. Izuku laments that he has to be in a Team for the next event, the Cavalry Battle.
!Chapter 9: A Stacked Game
*AppealToWorseProblems: An inversion. Izuku calms himself from his [[PanicAttack]] by considering that it could be worse.
*AskAStupidQuestion: Todoroki, again to the duo. Though it is more being rude than dumb.
*ATragedyOfImpulsiveness: Present Mic's announcement of Izuku's quirklessness. His slip out painted a big target on the boy, with was pointed by an enraged Power Loader; whom is warry of Izuku's [[InTheBack trust issues]].
*Blackmail: Shinso being the victim of it by Ginji Maeda, a classmate of his. Reversed as Shinso mentions to Izuku that he too knows a little secret of said classmate.
*CompellingVoice: Shinsho's quirk, as Izuku and the silver-haired classmate (Ginji Maeda) discovered. Izuku describes it as a [[FadeOut sensation of swiming in syrup]].
*EnragedByIdiocy: Majima. Normally with the patience of a saint, Power Loader can tolerate a lot of things. Sheer idiocy isn't one of them, as [[MinionMaracas Present Mic experimented as a maraca]]. Justified as it endangers his student.
*ForbiddenFruit: Metaphorically used by its synonym [[ThePandoraBox]] to describe Izuku's situation. There is nothing the teachers can do to solve said conundrum, only waiting.
*GrinOfAudacity: Bordering with [[SlasherSmile]], as Shinso describes.
-->Narrator:"Izuku’s smile turns slightly more smug, almost sinister, as Shinso can see ideas whirling like a hurricane behind the quirkless boy’s eyes."
*HouseRules: For the Cavalry Battle. One Rider and at least one horse, with the rider being unable to touch the ground.
*KidnappedByAnAlly: Partially for Shinso after meeting Izuku, by [[CompellingVoice comanding]] him to remove his armor. Then played straight with both [[Spoiler:Kaminari and Todoroki, to a point.]]
*LetNoCrisisGoToWaste: Nedzu's thought about the new situation of Midoriya, seeing it as an opportunity instead of a calamity.
*LightEmUp: Ginji's quirk, and partially for Aoyama. He himself isn't inmune to his own ability, to the point of getting blind by it.
*MoreInsultingThanIntended: Absolutely inverted. Izuku doesn't believes Shinso's quirk is disgusting… Rather, he thinks that it more than perfect, to the [[DefensiveWhat consternation]] of Shinso.
*RulesLawyer: Weaponized by Izuku, in order to change the notoriously stacked game against nonheros students. Specially in the Cavalry Battle.
*ScrewDestiny: Subverted. As Izuku explains, the team he formed with the help of Shinso is truly done in the Cavalry battle, with the reaction of its members being of unbelief. Logically, Izuku is ready to pull something.
*SinkOrSwimMentor: Nedzu's way of teaching. Specially to Midoriya, as he finds him fascinating and wishes to see how he overcomes this new situation; to the mortification of Majima sensei.
*SituationalSociability: Incredibly, Todoroki; as he nigh immediately accepted being in Izuku's team.
*TakingYouWithMe: Basically what Todoroki thinks Midoriya did to them.
-->Todoroki:"So, you sabotaged us?"
*ThePlan: Essentially this chapter focus, discussed by Shinso and Izuku.
*TooDesperateToBePicky: Lampshaded by Izuku as a non-edible example. Both Izuku and Shinsou can't be picky about their associates, the first as no one would team up with a quirkless; while the second for having a "Villanous" quirk.
*TrickedIntoSigning: Both Kaminari and Todoroki were tricked into Izuku's team, mentioned by the former.
*UnderhandedHero: Encouraged by Izuku to Shinso, in order to confuse his opponents from the activation of his quirk.
*WeAreStrugglingTogether: Almost averted by Shinso, as he knows that teaming with Izuku paints him a target. Nevertheless, after accepting this is the reality of the team, [[Spoiler: which includes Kaminari Denki, and Todoroki Shoto.]]
*WeCanRuleTogether: Or rather, We can Win together by Izuku. As he promises a victory to Shinso.
*WhatsGoingOn: Todoroki, after his [[FadeOut]] by Shinso. [[Spoiler: Asked nigh in verbatim by Uraraka after the [[StunnedSilence]] of Kirishima's defeat.]]
*WhoAreYou: Tacitally done by Todoroki to both [[UnknownRival Shinso]] and Izuku.
!Chapter 10: Changing the Rules
*AssociationFallacy: Bakugo's problem with Izuku extends to anyone who partners with him. [[spoiler: Played for horror by chapter 13, as it is the reason of the brutal treatment of Hatsume during the fights during chapter 15 and 16.]]
*CatapultNightmare: Being under Shinso's control brought one to Bakugo in the form of the Slime Villain, freeing him from it. [[Spoiler: Still, it didn't stop izuku's team from robbing him all their points.]]
*DisasterDominoes: Essentially the first move in the battle. Using his [[RayGun Nexus Apparatus]], the protagonist manages to tumble Ginji's team. Making them lose, and [[spoiler: proving his theory.]]
*EmbarassingNickname: Kacchan for Bakugo. It being one of his buttons. [[spoiler: Used with absolute effectiveness by Shinso.]]
*FaceYourFears: Essentially said by Aizawa after Izuku's tactic, to [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial the dismayal of Vlad Sensei]].
-->Aizawa:" Just admit it, Vlad…you’re worried that a quirkless student can beat the hero course here."
*GibberingGenius: Most of Izuku’s theory crafting to the exasperation of Todoroki.
*HarmlessElectrocution: Done by the Team after Izuku's [[WaveMotionGun]], in order to jump start the reactor.
*HeyCatch: Done to an unknown team (Team Yoshida), with the 10 million headband. [[Spoiler: [[ISurrenderSuckers Much to their chagrin.]]]]
*InLoveWithYourCarnage: Averted with Izuku's team. They can't help but be stunned at his power move to the other teams. [[Spoiler: Straight with Bakugo for his own handwork (read Brutal beatdown) during chapter 13.]]
*NotSoSmallRole: The plan requires Kaminari to Jumpstart the ArcBlue reactor after overclocking, which doesn't enthusiasm Denki as it reminds him how he was used during middle school. Izuku is more than ready to remind him of this.
*RocketPunch: Downplayed with the punch to Bakugo's nose. It doesn't have a rocket, but sure got power behind it.
*SmallRoleBigImpact: During the [[FlashbackWithinAFlashback]] for Kaminari, he remembers the wisdom behind the words of his [[ActionDad hero dad]].
-->Denki's Dad:"To me, that is the greatest problem with modern heroics. Everyone seems to think that you need to do something big in order to be a hero…but everyone always ignores the small things."
*AreYouPonderingWhatIAmPondering: [[Spoiler: Played in a nonironic form. After understanding how Izuku will change the game, it is Shinso who begins to appreciate the thought process of the greenette.]]
*ThatsAnOrder: Implied, to Todoroki's disgust. He stills does it. [[Spoiler: Played straight with Bakugo's team, as he is used to everyone following his every whim.]]
*TheOneThingThatIDontHateAboutYou: Though Hate is extreme, All Might come close as he is apathic and somewhat antagonic to Izuku. Yet, he can't help but appreciate the work put by the boy.
-->All Might:"Midoriya…just what are you capable of?"
*ThePerilsOfBeingTheBest: Or rather the Benefits of being the best. Izuku explains that though having the 10 million points headband is a big target for the team having it, in the end it makes the game less of a free-for-all and more of a King-of-the-hill game.
*WaveMotionGun: Done by Izuku as a deterrent to other players, as well as reduce their numbers. At the cost of using [[CastFromHitPoints most of his energy, as well as reducing the reactor capacity.]] [[Spoiler: Kan is not amused.]]
*WellIntentionedExtremis: Vlad Sensei, as he can be [[RightForTheWrongReasons]]. [[Spoiler: Sadly defied, as most of his worries stem from his real boss [[CorruptCorporateExecutive the Commission President.]]]]
*WeNeedToGetProof: [[Spoiler: Izuku's plan depends on the rider rule, implying that a downed rider subtracts points from the game. He was right.]]
!Chapter 11: To Prove Your Worth
*AdrenalineTime: The last minutes for the teams, specially team Shinso.
*Angst: Todoroki's [[FalseDichotomy issue with his fire]], as he is bent on proving he can prevail without "[[OneDialogueTwoConversations his]]" fire.
*BadBoss: Bakugo, all way down. To the point that he demands Kirishima to [[NoisyShutUp stop thinking]].
*ClutchingHandTrap: An inverted example, as it is the hand of Kaminari clutching the headbands the trap.
*ComplainingAboutComplaining: Again, Kirishima. He might be [[AllLovingHero]], but even he is getting tired of Bakugo's attitude.
*ComplexityAddiction: Averted and discussed by the teachers when talking about Izuku's gambit. [[AggresiveCategorism Kan tries to downplay Izuku's intelligence]], by stating this could be Todoroki's or Shinso's. Aizawa refutes by mentioning [[WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer how rigid Todoroki's thought process is]]. Majima also mentions that [[CrazyEnoughToWork this is the kind of thought process he witnessed in Izuku]].
*FlatWhat: Straight with Izuku about Todoroki. [[Spoiler: After being asked to clear the path with his fire, he rejects absolutely the petition, stating that he will never use (Endeavor's) fire. Hence, the consterned reaction from Izuku.]]
*HaughtyHelp: While not a servant, this could be applied to Todoroki.
--> Izuku:"If you aren’t going to be of any help here, then make yourself useful and grab Kaminari!"
*IGaveMyWord: Fulfilled by Izuku, as Shinso mentioned.
*LastDitchMove: After being "trapped", Denki decided for an [[AllOrNothing]] [[AreaOfEffect]] attack as one.
*MetronomicManSmashing: Monoma partially suffered one, which marked his elimination.
*NotCheatingUnlessYouGetCaught: Partially true, but ultimately not. The event had strong rules that could be used in anyone's favor, though that doesn't forbids of Bakugo to rationalize that Izuku's team cheated.
*OilSlick: Straight with Mina's acid. Kirishima, in the new situation, asks her to clear some space; proposing her to use her less corrosive and most viscous acid in order to make their terrain slippery.
*OverlyLongTongue: Bordering with [[MultipurposeTongue]] for Asui, as part of her abilities. [[Spoiler: Denki counts on her attacking him with it, in order to apply some [[StaticStunGun spark to the opposing team]].]]
*PowerCopying : Monoma's quirk. Used with [[Sizeshifter Kendo's quirk]] to deal with another team.
*PowerOfTrust: Denki. Being in Izuku's team is a positive experience for him, as Izuku is aware of his potential (though is a bit annoyed by his lack of exploration).
-->Izuku:" Which is exactly why I picked you…I just wish you had put the effort into understanding your quirk like I did."
*ResolvedNoodleIncident: The whole Battle situation, as Majima explains.
-->Aizawa:"So Midoriya equalized the competition… by removing the 10 million points, he made every other point more valuable… and made every team have a chance at flying to the top, no matter their skill sets... He just made every competitor equal... not bad."
*SlowClap: Not done, but Nedzu's reaction can be related to it; as he never thought that someone would change the rules that hard.
*SoreLoser: Downplayed and justified to some extend to Monoma. All he wishes is for a moment in the spotlight. [[Spoiler: Chapter 12 presents Bakugo as this, as he delusionally keeps muttering that Midoriya cheated.]]
*StunnedSilence: The Teachers reaction after the whole display of the previous chapter, [[OCCIsSeriousBusiness even Present Mic]].
*SuperHearing: Part of Shoji's abilities, which makes it difficult for Kaminari to sneak in.
*TechnicianVersusPerformer: Discussed by Monoma, as most of class 1-A have the flashiest and strongest quirks, while class 1-B have the most technical.
*TeethClenchedTeamwork: Bordering with [[WhoNeedsEnemies]], as Kirishima is willying to work WITH [[Jerkass Bakugo]] for the duration of the event. Also, Team Asui.
*TheJuggernaut: Izuku against Team Monoma. Using the [[StaticStunGun taser]] against Kendo to keep moving.
*TheLoad: Looked down by his classmates for his lack of [[BookSmarts]] as well as his quirk's drawback, this is what Kaminari fears he is turning into. [[Spoiler: Defied, eventually as Denki [[PowerOfTrust finds the need to improve thanks to his team]].
-->Kaminari:"Smarter than you could ever hope to be."
*WorldGoneMad: What Bakugo believes tacitly, as the world seems to have gone mad with Deku winning.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter: The Man With The Metal Hand , Book 3: The Sport Festival Part II]]
!Chapter 12: A Harsh Lesson
*AmIAToyToYou: Basically what Izuku denounces Hatsume of treating him.
-->Izuku:"Haven’t you done enough to me?! First you pretend to be nice to me, then you give me help on my project, only to turn on me, and tell the entire class about me, and paint a target on my back!"
*AntiClimaBoss : What most 1-A accuse Midoriya of eventually being, congratulating Kirishima on his luck. [[GenreSavvy Kirishima knows best]] than to play on those delusions, as well as Kaminari and Ashido.
*AssuranceBackfire: While trying to assure her points, Momo gave Kirishima the ammo for a brutal rebuttal.
-->Kirishima:"He beat you in the last event, didn’t he? What does that say about you ?!"
*AthleticallyChallenged : Mentioned by Iida in Kirishima flashback, as Hatsume (his opponent) is lacking training compared to him. Also applied to Midoriya.
*CelibateEccentricGenius: Used downplayed as part of Izuku's defense by Nedzu.
-->Nedzu:"He is intelligent, giftedly so…but he is unorthodox. He is adept at thinking outside of normal avenues…"
*CharacterDrivenStrategy: Denounced by Mina to Bakugo, as the latter accuses his former teammates of being [[TheLoad]] to him. [[CantTakeCriticism Bakugo doesn't]] [[Understatement take it well]].
*CripplingTheCompetition: Kan's argument after the first match. While the first fear is that Izuku will kill most of the participants, it is this the lingering fear that might occur. Nedzu begs to differ.
*CubStompBattle: The first round against Kirishima. Izuku's [[PileBunker]] was pretty effective, defeating Kirishima at 25 seconds flat, [[BodyHorror to the horror of the spectators.]]
* DefectorFromDecadence: Part of his [[NiceGuy]] personality. Kirishima is absolutely disgusted with the hostile attitude from some of putting his opponent in his place. [[Spoiler: Shown again in future chapters, as he is one of the few to not diss against Midoriya.]]
*DontAsk: Desperately in Izuku's mind, as he grew exasperated with Hatsume's interest.
*FateWorseThanDeath: Or rather, worse than defeat… Kan worries what the president might try against Midoriya if he wins.
* FauxAffablyEvil: Most of the supposed caring message between the president and Vlad King. -->The President:"I am reaching out to you , Vlad, because I know you. I know that you see the problem, and want to fix it, just as I do, and get the Sports Festival back on track."
*Forgiveness: Partially, but needed. As Izuku apologizes to Hatsume for his previous treatment. This in turns helps mend the relation, as well as join them in their craft.
*FunForSome: In universe this is what the Sport Festival is truning into. Some people like Kan are looking it with apprehension, as a quirkless is winning against the others. Played straight with Nedzu, as part of his fascination to the greenette.
*InformedSelfDiagnosis : Izuku's revision of his equipment. The reactor lowered cap also made it more volatile, and the Heatsink wasn't working at peak performance. Still, the suit was good to go.
*JerkassRealization: Izuku lives through one (partially) after seeing how distressed Hatsume is through his rant. [[Spoiler: Hearing that Hatsume's mother is also quirkless makes him backpedal on the jerkassery.]]
*MightyGlacier: How Izuku visualizes his fight with Kirishima. [[Pilebunker Good he is prepared]]…
*NobleBigot: Momo. Downplaying most of Izuku's achievements and [[FantasticAbleism using the many biases in the Hero society]] while trying to maintain a facade of nobility, [[Spoiler: to the point of saying that Izuku BORROWED his mechsuit]].
*NoSell : Every energy blast that Midoriya releases to [[TakenForGranite Kirishima]]. [[AllAccordingToPlan]].
*NotEvilJustMisunderstood: Though a stretch; Nedzu considers Izuku this, as most of his attacks are strong, but not fatal.
*OffingTheAnnoyance: Basically what the HPSC ordered Vlad King to do with Izuku, as the latter is basically mocking the other students. Kan tries to explain that he tried to no avail.
*PinkyPromise: A geek version, in which Izuku promises Hatsume to examine his [[ArtificialLimb arm]]. [[Spoiler: Fulfilled as the only way they could calm Hatsume after her fight with Bakugo.]]
*ReadingTheEnemysMail: Effusively mentioned by Nedzu as how was Izuku prepared against Kirishima.
*StopSayingThat : [[StutterStop Powering through her own problems]], Hatsume tries this to an enraged Izuku, as she didn't tell the class of his quirklessness.
*StrollingThroughTheChaos : An intellectual variant, as Nedzu drops the information of how he gave Izuku the hero student records, he can only enjoy the mayhem unleashed.
*SuspiciouslyMissedMessages : An inverted example with Vlad, as the [[VillainHoldsTheLeash President]] calls him for the situation at the Festival.
*TheFundamentalist : The HPSC President. She wants to keep everything as it is, so anything that might disturb that peaceful state must be eliminated.
-->The ¨President:"Frankly, Vlad King,” The President spoke, “I couldn’t give less of a shit about what Nezu loves…what I care about is the Hero Commision… my Hero Commission, and from what we have been gathering, at this moment, there is a growing sentiment in the public questioning the necessity of heroes."
*TheNeedsOfTheMany : Another of the arguments from the HPSC President. To the point of threatening Kan of [[MoralGuardian taking the matter on their hands for the good of Hero society]].
*ThePerfectionist : To the worst extreme in Bakugo, [[IRejectYourReality as he can't accept being fallible]].
*TormentByAnnoyance : Exaggerated. What Vlad King accuses Izuku of, seeing most of his moves as [[DoubleStandard short-sighted and selfish]].
*TorsoWithAView : Invoked, but ultimately defied. [[Spoiler: Izuku's [[PileBunker]] did this to Kirishima, on a superficial level; which could count as a scrap. Though it still broke some ribs.]]
*UnsportmanshipGloating : An inversion. As Izuku starts the match by saying how this is his only chance to prove a point to Kirishima.
*ViralMarketing : Said in nigh verbatim by Kan, as he wonders how wrong it was Team Shinso's strategy, indirectly confirming Izuku's observations.
-->Vlad King:"The point of the Sports Festival was to show the prowess of the hero course! It was meant to instil the public with confidence for the future of hero society!"
!Chapter 13: Powerless
*AlmostLethalWeapons : Tear gas being the instrument of victory for Momo against Sero.
*AndroclesLion : Essentially what happens between Shinso and Izuku. [[PowerOfTrust Izuku is the first that encourages his dream]] and in turn [[UndyingLoyalty Shinso is the first to acknowledge the value]] of the [[BadassNormal quirkless boy.]]
--> Shinso:"I've seen enough... and neither of them stand a chance against Midoriya."
*AngstNuke : [[BurningWithAnger Frustrated after his verbal spar]] with Izuku, Todoroki unleashes one of these in the form of an Ice monolith over [[BigRedDevil Hikaru Kubo]]. Played to some extend for drama, as Hikaru is [[KillItWithIce susceptible to the cold]].
*BelievingTheirOwnLies : Todoroki is accused of this by he protagonist, about his [[FreudianExcuse]].
-->Izuku:"The worst part about all of this, is that I know you actually believe that! Well, fine! You want to gimp yourself for your entire life, and let your daddy control you until the day you end up in a grave, be my guest!"
*BigWhat : Downplayed mentally for Kirishima, as he never expected someone to use a [[PieBunker]] against him. Hence the [[StunnedSilence the surprise]].
*CategoryTraitor : What a resentful Ginki accuses Shinso for teaming with Izuku. The latter answers by reminding [[CherryTapping how that "freak" beat him 10 secs flat.]]
*CausticCritic : Played for laughs with Izuku. An avid quirk analyst, he watches the matches between the Hero course students in order to study them and make observations about them. [[AccentuateTheNegative All of them are terrible]], with Sero being [[AnchoredAttackStance glued to a point]] and Yaoyorozu [[CreativeSterility wasting most of her capabilities]].
*DeathGlare : Izuku's manifestation of his cold fury, as Todoroki witnessed.
-->Todoroki:"Where Todoroki was used to quick bursts of spontaneous anger from his father and siblings, the green haired boy’s eyes reflect a fire that seems to have been burning for years…a fire that is now swarming out of control."
*DontThinkFeel : An untrained quality of Momo, pointed by Shinso during her match. Freezing during a fight is the best form of losing, [[spoiler: as shown during her match with Izuku.]]
*ExplainExplainOhCrap : [[Spoiler: After being asked if he knows about the Quirk Marriages, Izuku uses an explanation to show that he does. Hence, the [[StunnedSilence]], while also revealing [[TrainningFromHell the brutal beat down that he suffered]] in order to train it.]]
*FlawlessVictory : By quirkless Izuku, and to the consternation of many spectators and competitors.
*HumansAreBastards : Discussed internally by Shinso, as he didn't expected the level of ruthlessness of his former teammate.
*LethalNegligence : Another accusation of Izuku, as he mentions not "If" but "When" [[AnIcePerson Todoroki's ice]] won't be enough, and [[TheseHandsHaveKilled the victims blood end in his hands]].
*LethalStupidity : Subverted with Todoroki's reasoning, though still referred by Izuku.
-->Izuku:"Are you fucking kidding me? That is your big reason for why you refuse to use your quirk?! Because you want to [[FreudianExcuse spite your daddy]] ?!”
* LetsFightAsGentlemen : Kirishima's attitude for the Festival. [[GracefulLoser Even after defeat]], he keeps the sportmanship spirit.
*MajorInjuryUnderreaction : Kirishima is accussed of doing this. Recovery Girl explains that this is defied, as the injury was more of a scrape on the skin save for the broken ribs.
*NoHoldsBarredBeatdown : Every match with Bakugo ends like this, [[BystanderSindrome to the stunned surprise of the teachers]]. [[Spoiler: Seeing for the first time against Uraraka during chapter 13, then Hatsume and lastly to Mina. With Izuku putting a partial stop to it.]]
*QuitYourWhining : After Todoroki comes to threaten Izuku with crushing him for tricking him, it is Izuku who mentions it as simple whining for the previous event. [[Spoiler: Eventually Exaggerated within justifiable levels, as after explaining his reasons to not use half of his quirk makes Izuku explode with rage, mentioning how absolutely ridiculous he was.]]
*SayingTooMuch : Played for drama, as is Hatsume cheerful comment about Izuku that put her in [[RevengeByProxy Bakugo's sight]].
*ScienceCannotComprehendPhlebotium : A curious inversion as technically would be " The Phlebotium Can not comprehend the Science". As a quirked, Momo can't assimilate the fact that a quirkless could have developed the technology to go toe-to-toe with the quirked. [[IRejectYourReality To the point of thinking]] that Izuku [[StealingTheCredit didn't build the mech suit]].
*TemptingFate : Questioned by Kaminari to Sero, whom was basically dissing Izuku as weak.
*TheChosenOne : [[Spoiler: Toshinori is impressed by Kirishima's attitude, to the point of passing [[MacGuffin One for All]] to him.]]
*TheTake : For Momo, it was her book falling from her hands in absolute disbelief that Izuku managed to defeat her classmate.
*TheUnfavorite : Discussed for Izuku during Shinso's observation of him, denoting how he is fighting to piss everyone than to win; as only an outcast would do.
*UnbrokenVigil : Mina by Kirishima's bed.
*UnderstimatingBadassery : Implied by Todoroki as the main flaw in every person that fights Izuku, focused only on his quirklessness. [[GenreSavvy And him admiting he won't repeat that mistake.]]Izuku inquires if that means Todoroki will use his complete quirk, [[Hypocrite to the denial]] of [[Pride the former]].
*VariableTerminalVelocity : A perpendicular example, as Uraraka [[ArtificialGravity can nullify gravity on a body]] they can accelerate indefinitively; so when she releases her quirk, they reach this in a perpendicular direction to the ground.
!Chapter 14: Inferior
*ActingYourIntelectualAge : Discussed and demanded by Aizawa to his class, as they are the next generation of Heroes; with emphasis on [[Manchild Bakugo]] as his behaviour is nothing but shameful.
*AdmiringTheAbomination : A mechanical abomination, as Ectoplasm refers to Power Loader.
-->Ectoplasm:I must say, Maijima, you’re student has certainly made an impression."
*AmbiguouslyHuman : Discussed by Izuku previous his match with Yaoyorozu, thinking himself as a phenomenon.
*ArsonMurderAndAdmiration : With only one sapient being, in this case Nedzu. Enjoying his work (read chaos) [[AudienceMurmurs between his workers]].
*BreakThemByTalking : Part of Izuku's [[CurbStompBattle]] against Momo.
-->Izuku:"What I could have done with a quirk like that…and it’s wasted on someone like you."
*BrokeYourArmPunchingCthulhu : Or to an Iron Wall; in a last ditch effort, Momo does and suffers this in a downplayed fashion.
*BullyingADragon : Shinso to Todoroki, by reminding him his [[ParentalIssues daddy issues]].
*CaptainObvious : Rather Captainess Logic, in an inverted example. Asui is the only one to spot the fact that Midoriya had already countermeasures to his opponents. [[Spoiler: By chapter 18, Hatsume also demonstrates the inverse by stating that the suit's rivets were bent as if taken with tools, pointing the suit was sabotaged.]]
* ColdHam : Of the menacing kind.
-->Izuku:"...Start…the match. Now ."
*DesperatelyCravesAffection : Izuku suffers of this, yet he is more than ready to accept the attention (both good and bad) from the spectators.
*FisticuffProvokingComment : Part of Bakugo's [[HairTemperTrigger]], as Mina's comment sends him to an (unjustified) rage; walking in order to attack his classmate to no effect thanks to [[TakenForGranite Kirishima]].
*Heel : Invoked to no avail by Shinso, even entering the ring [[MaskOfConfidence swagering]] like one.
-->Shinso:"Who didn’t love a heel, after all?"
*HypocriteHasAPoint : Subverted. As some teachers mention how Midoriya might escalate to serious harm to the other competitors, and though it comes from (possible) good wills, in the end the fail to see the opposite with the quirked students. Averted with Vlad King,[[HiddenAgendaVillain who has ulterior motives and influence]].
*ImprobableAimingSkills : During the match, Izuku demonstrates a downplayed version of this; as [[BatmanGambit he counted where would Momo]] evade his blast, so to aim that direction.
*InstantWakingSkills : Pain for Shinso's quirk, as Izuku observed.
*InsultFriendlyFire : Again Momo, as part of her [[NobleBigot]] attitude. Stating that the protagonist is biologically unable to create such piece of machinery is the best for getting into his [[EnemyList bad book]].
*KnowsWhenToFoldEm : Invoked by Momo against Izuku, [[GivingUpOnLogic stating that his BORROWED suit]] is not enough to defeat her. [[RageBreakingPoint Izuku is NOT amussed]].
*LuredIntoATrap : Momo, again in her match against Midoriya. Since the start, she has been bombarded with Blasts, so she invokes a [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe shield as a response]]. Izuku knew that before, and counted it again, so as to punch her with his [[RocketPunch metal fist]].
*MinorInjuryOverreaction : Played straight by Vlad King towards Kirishima's wounds. [[Spoiler: Absolutely averted with Hikaru Kubo, after being [[HumanPopsicle frozen over]].]]
*OutGambitted : Thought by Momo, as nothing she does is able to fight back [[TheJuggernaut the iron colossus]] that Izuku is.
*RoaringRampageOfRevenge : [[BestServedCold Of the premeditated kind]]. Midnight after Momo's speech turns to watch Midoriya, and while silent and [[TheFaceless with his helmet on]], she can sense the malice dripping from the green boy.
*ShippingGoogles : In Universe to the annoyance of Bakugo. When mentioning [[StalkerWithoutACrush Izuku's supposed tendencies]], Mina spots the fact that Bakugo knew Midoriya before; jokingly showing this.
*ThisIsGonnaSuck : Shinso's situation by his second match against Todoroki.
*UseTheirOwnWeaponAgainstThem : Or use their element against them. Izuku ends this chapter by mentioning it, as he intents to [[StartXToStopX fight with fire]]. [[Spoiler: In Chapter 17, it is played straight but in an inverted form. Izuku knows that without his fire, Todoroki will give himself a serious case of [[Hypothermia]]; so he loads his Air cannon with a liquid nitrogen payload.]]
*YesMan : Mineta, trying to parrot Momo's words; eventually pointed by Jirou towards [[CoverPervert the midget's intentions]].
!Chapter 15: Stay Down
*ArsonMurderAndJaywalking : The young Kan's rap sheet. Ironically, as the [[CorruptCorporateExecutive HPSC President]] points, there are no [[AxCrazy Murder charges]].
--> HPSC President:"Assault, theft, grand theft, unlawful brandishing of a weapon, drug trafficking, smuggling and even some acts of vigilantism speckled in there."
*BloodyMurder : Kan's quirk, which for him is a serious case of [[BlessedWithSuck]], as it only brought him problems.
*ComicallyMissingThePoint : Kan's supposed insult to the President, as she is not fazed by it.
*CorneredRattleSnake : Basically Mina, as most of Ibara's strategy was cornering her off-bounds. It was the quick application of Mina's agility and flexibility that avoided the defeat.
*EvenEvilHaveStandards : Another point by the President, or Kan is unable to kill other people, or there are line he won't cross.
*GetBackHereBoss : During their match, this is Bakugo for Mei; to the horror of the former and the spectators.
*HateAtFirstSight : Inverted, as the president is [[PowerOfTrust the first person to see Kan]] as someone with potential to do good. For her benefit, that is…
*IHaveNoSon : His young years problem. His quirk was seen as monstrous by [[AbusiveParents his family]] as they kicked him out, disowning him. And repeated in most foster homes, stating [[TroublingUnchildlikeBehaviour being more of a demon than a kid]].
* IndenturedServitude : Essentially done with the young Vlad King, as the President erased most of his record, in order for him to follow the Heroic Course.
*JerkWithAHeartOfGold : Shown by a young Kan, while wallowing about the testimony of his friend; failed to subvert to not be seen vulnerable in front of the President. -->HPSC President:"...so if you’re going to lie to me…at least try to be convincing."
*LightningBruiser : Mina's strategy against Ibara during their match, avoiding most of Shiozaki's [[PlantHair vines]], save from her [[DigAttack]].
*ManOfKryptonite : Mina is basically this to Shiozaki, as her acid can burn any vine of her. Making the latter strategy of restraining her opponents moot. Eventually it is shown[[ExplosiveOverclocking that Mina too suffers from her own acid]].
* MyGreatestSecondChance : In some way, Kan's greatest first chance by a woman called Hanako Aiiuchi; used by the President to manipulate him.
*NotSoStoic : Izuku. Seeing Hatsume [[BullyBrutality being brutally attacked]] causes him to cry for someone to stop, while also having a flashback about his own attack.
*ObliviousToHatred : Played tragically for Hatsume. She was just minding her enjoyment of the events, [[TheBully Bakugo]] had other ideas.
*StartOfDarkness : How the chapter begins, with a younger Kan at the mercy of the HPSC President.
*ThinSkinnedBully : Used in Mina's accusation of Bakugo.
-->Mina:"I know your type, Blasty. You’re all bark. A big man with a fragile little ego. And any time something comes along and challenges that, it makes you feel even smaller than you already are."
*ThisIsUnforgivable : Izuku's cold fury against Bakugo. The chapter ends on a down note, as Bakugo wins by brutality and [[BystanderSyndrome no one did something]]. This stokes the fire in him, proclaiming that only one match is what separates them from his fair retribution.
*ViolenceIsDisturbing : Specially when they are minors. Bakugo [[BystanderSyndrome stuns many people]] every time he fights against someone, as shown with Uraraka. This time, to the neurodivergent Hatsume.
!Chapter 16: Excessive
*AmazinglyEmbarassingParents : Inverted for the relation between [[Jerkass Endeavor]] and Shoto.
*AwfulTruth : What Hana seems to be finding out. [[Spoiler: Subsequent chapters scenes with her revolve around her seekng said truth.]]
*BlatantLies : Kan's argument to "calm" Majima.
-->Vlad King:"Of course we care about our students, all of our students and I am not denying that Hatsume’s condition is…troubling. But I am saying that there could be a million reasons for what Bakugo did, and I hesitate to believe that what Bakugo did there was malicious, at least without proof."
*BlindObedience : A curious example. Sero excuses the terrible display of his classmate as trusting their teachers' judgement.
*CanNotSpitItOut : For Drama. When demanding Nedzu why didn't he stopped the match, he thought that if it became too dire, Hatsume would call it off. When Vald King jumps to the bandwagon, Majima tells this literally, as Hatsume [[SelectiveMuteness can not speak when stressed]], to the horror of the other teachers.
*DisruptingTheTheater : Played with, as the wonder duo is blocking the girls view of the Jumbotron, during their flirting.
*DistractedBySexy : Played straight with Bakugo's previous henchmen, approaching Hana's friend group.
*EntertaininglyWrong : Hana Satou and her friends, as they believe that Hatsume was being [[DefiantToTheEnd]].
*EveryoneHasStandards : Class 1-A towards Bakugo.
*FearIsTheAppropiateResponse : Straight after Mineta mentions that Mina will be fighting Bakugo, she feels the dread of knowing that Bakugo will be given free reign to attack her will all his strength and malice. [[Spoiler: After being spotted by Bakugo, Mina feels other thing. [[TranquilFury Rage]].
*FreudianExcuse : Blandly used by Kan towards Bakugo's attitude during battle.
-->Vlad King:"Bakugo has a destructive quirk by nature. It isn’t his fault that he can’t control it yet. It’s why we teach these students!"
*IAmNotMyDad : Desperately done by Todoroki. Worse as most of his rudeness and attitude towards the others are a perfect reflection of [[Jerkass Endeavor]].
*ImprobableWeaponUser : Downplayed by Stain, as part of his arsenal are some improvised knives. A longside [[WeaponAcrossTheShoulder his katana]].
*InsanityDefense : Inverted, as Toshinori attempts to use Hatsume's "eccentricities" as a defence for Bakugo.
*NeutralEvil : What most of the teachers ate shown to be in this chapter, to the absolute irritation of Power Loader.
*NotWhatItLooksLike : The excuse both students and teachers use to rationalize Bakugo's destructiveness, stating they need the complete picture. Even when the picture is that of a[[TheBully bully]] attacking someone smaller.
*OxymoronicBeing : Izuku is metaphorically referred as one By Todoroki, as his quirklessness is both weakness for its lack of an inherent power and strength for [[OfuscatingDisability the dismissal the others pay him]].
*PapaWolf : Of the mentor kind. Majima truly hates his students being harmed. [[Spoiler: Starting this chapter (16), we can see how furious he turns towards those that mistreat his students (especially Midoriya), directing most of his anger to them and those that try to defend them.]]
*RhetoricalQuestionBlunder : Majima's answer to Kan's excuse.
-->Power Loader:"...sounds to me like we aren’t talking about Hatsume anymore, Kan …"
*SmallStepsHero : What Majima shows him to be towards this conundrum, as most of the staff lean towards the downplayed [[VisionaryVillain]] territory.
-->Power Loader:"You seem to forget, Ectoplasm … that I am a hero. As good a hero as anyone else! But while all of you are trying to see with your hearts, I’m looking with my fucking eyes."
*StoppedDeadInTheirTracks : Demanded to be done by Power Loader to [[BystanderSyndrome Midnight]] against Bakugo.
*TheExtremistIsRight : Played straight with Stain, as he doesn't condone the brutal treatment of Bakugo towards Hatsume, as well as fueling his [[SoulsavingCrusade crusade against the fakes]].
-->Stain:"Ignorant fools…that was no heroism. That was torture…plain and simple."
*ThePigPen : Stain's first appearance.
*ThePowerOfPotential : The second part of Aizawa's excuse, as he sees that the whole class 1-A has potential to be heroes. [[CantTakeCriticism Getting annoyed about being questioned about his judgement.]]
*TrainningAccident : Used to rationalize Bakugo's barbarism, as many consider that he is showing his stance against criminals and villains; with Hatsume as collateral damage.
*UnfitForGreatness : Pointed out by Hana towards Bakugo's callous behaviour, only to be refuted by the boy duo.
*VillainWithGoodPublicity : Basically part of Aizawa's rationale about why Bakugo is like this, stating he is a driven boy with childish personality. Majima is NOT amused, as he asks how such violent boy wasn't dealt with.
-->Eraserhead:"akugo is a driven student. He scored top marks in both the written portion and practical portion of the exam."
*WeUsedToBeFriends : Or we used to be Tight, on the pickup lines the boys used with the girls to woo them. The girls are midly impressed, [[AbhorrentAdmirer considering the brutality shown by the ash-blond]].
*WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer : The chapter ends with Todoroki starting the match like the previous ones… With a humongous glacier.
!Chapter 17: Promise
*ArmoredCoffins : Izuku's mech suit [[spoiler: almost]] becomes one. [[Spoiler: Defied thanks to the quickthinking of the greenette.]]
*AttackItsWeakPoint : Accidentally done by Todoroki, as his previous attacks removed in Izuku's left shoulder his fireproof clothes; which makes that part vulnerable to Todoroki's fire.
*BrilliantButLazy : Subverted, as Hatsume is brilliant and dilligent; yet, Izuku finds this out as Hatsume easily completes his exposition lines.
*CheerThemUpWithLaughter : Done straight with Kirishima's [[AnalogyMisfire speech]] to Mina… In a darker tone, also done straight with Izuku to Mei, as he is using her natural curiosity for his [[ArtificialLimb prothesis]] to calm her down, while [[DoesThisRemindsYouOfSomething exposing how she might be feeling from his own experiences]].
*DefiantToTheEnd : Mina. No plan, and absolutely scared… yet she fights on.
*DidntSeeThatComing : One of the biggest defects in Todoroki's is his [[WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer rigid and quirk-dependant fight style]]. If someone can [[NoSell resist it]], then he finds himself [[Pun frozen]] from the shock; just as what happened in his match with Izuku. Also, abused by the latter, as he took the time wasted shocked to attack.
*DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu : A tangent thought in Mina's mind. As Midoriya managed to fight and win against Todoroki, [[ThisIsGonnaSuck distracting her from her eventual match]].
*DullEyesOfUnhappyness : Denoted by Izuku when checking Hatsume, while reminding him [[EmptyShell his state after his amputation]].
*ElementalPunch : Indirectly done by Izuku, with the unwitting help of Todoroki, as the mech turned [[ColorCodedElements red hot]] thanks to the previous fire attack.
*EliminationCatchphrase : Another case spliced with [[PreAsskickingOneLiner]], to remind Todoroki of what they discussed previous chapters.
-->Izuku:"I told you before, Todoroki…that the day would come when your ice wouldn’t be enough…Well…that day? It’s right now!"
*ExactEavesdropping : How the chapter ends, Kan hears Midoriya and Recovery Girl speaking; with the former mentioning [[AchillesHeel that as long as he has]] [[MiniMecha suit]] he can fight. Giving him an idea of how to neutralise him.
*ExpositionVictim : A strange still alive case. As Izuku exposes the feeling of helplessness to Hatsume after being brutalized, he inadvertedly lays open his whole ordeal from the first chapter to both Majima-sensei and Recovery Girl, who in turn look at him [[MeaningfulLook concerned]].
*FamilyOfChoice : Majima sensei and Hatsume are inadvertedly this for Izuku; as he is growing comfortable with his teacher's presence in his life, while growing worried for the well-being in both mind and body for Hatsume.
*HopelessWar : Basically Mina's eventual match. Nothing [[BookDumb she can think of]] seems to be able to stop Bakugo… But lastly admitting that [[FearIsNormal she is scared]] of [[TheBully her classmate]].
*HowIsThatEvenPossible : Most of Todoroki's attack had been neutralized by the protagonist, basically provoking him to question himself and then Izuku.
*ImpliedDeathThreat : Hopefully a non-lethal example… [[DefiedTrope Unless…]]
-->HPSC President:"I am not going to say it again. Midoriya needs to be eliminated from the competition. I don’t care how, or why. Just get him out of it, and do it now !"
*MustBeInvited : A verbal subvertion, as Izuku rudely asks for Hatsume while the nurse office, cutting his teacher that was doing the same.
*NothingIsTheSameAnymore : The real reason why the President is angry at Vlad towards Izuku. The greenette is a menace to their way of life, showing that heroes are a superfluous project.
*OffTheRails : Both literally, in the use of the [[PileBunker]] and figurately. As Izuku's quick thinking managed to avoid a sure defeat from Todoroki's attack, derailing most expectations from many viewers.
*ShutUpHannibal : From Izuku against Todoroki. The latter rants between questions, inquiring why Izuku is doing this, as well as if his father put the greenette to test him; and the former answers by stating that is his only choice to prove the world he is worthy.
*StockSoundEffect : Mixed with a inorganic case of [[SickeningCrunch]]. The chapter starts with Todoroki launching his attack… Only for Izuku to [[NoSell resist and destroy the glacier]] to the amazement of the spectators.
*TooCleverByHalf : Inverted. As part of his [[BreakThemByTalking taunting]] to Todoroki, he mentions how he overestimated the hero if those attacks were the best he could do.
*VillainHasAPoint : In this case, My Opponent Has A Point. Todoroki, after being played by Izuku into [[Spoiler: [[Hypothermia giving himself a serious case of hypothermia]]]] concedes that he was right… And that it will cost him hard. [[Spoiler: [[YourApprovalFillsMeWithShame Unless he breaks his promise]].]]
*VillainHoldsTheLeash : The President to Vlad King. Every one of her phone calls is her demanding something of him, and as shown in previous chapters, Vlad is unable to defend himself.
-->HPSC President:"And King…don’t forget who pulled you out of that gutter."
*WellDoneSonGuy : Downplayed with Izuku, though that might change, as Majima's approval is well received.
!Chapter 18: Useless
*AntiHero : What the HPSC thinks Bakugo could turn into, as a Villain and criminal deterrent.
*BeleagueredBenefactor : The argument the President pulls in order to take over the Festival, as the institution is the major donor of the school and sponsor of the event.
*CombatParkour : Shown by both combatants during the semifinals. Mina takes a special consideration, as her training in break dancing gave her the agility to do many of the acrobatics.
*ContrivedCoincidence : Sure Recovery Girl, you don't have crutches; so now Izuku must help Hatsume walk. This is for the best, as this calms even further Hatsume.
*ControlFreak : The "Ma'am" President. Demanding things to go as she wishes, she is willying to go any lenght to have her way.
-->HPSC President:"...it’s time we take control back."
*CowardlyLion : Mina during the whole match. She is terrified, yet keeps going… Because she needs to. Bakugo HATES that…
*DelayedReaction : In the gratitude department, as Izuku can't help but thank Hatsume for her idea of the [[PileBunker]]. On her side, she recently took notice of Izuku's freckles, [[FluorsecentBlush to his embarassment]].
*FallGuy : Or fall guys. The expelled bullies from the Support Course (Aoi and his cronies) were contacted by Vlad King in order to sabotage Izuku's suit, as they were on the process of expulsion, they were the ideal scapegoats.
*HeroicResolve : With no mech suit, one could believe that Izuku would give up. [[Determinator Wrong]]! [[Spoiler: By chapter 19, it is shown that even after [[DefiantToTheEnd being on the receiving end of a brutal beatdown by Bakugo at the end of the festival]], [[PunctuatedForEmphasis HE.KEEPS.GOING.]] Sadly, it ends tragically for the green boy.]]
*IControlMyMinionsThrough : [[Fear]] and violence. Basically what Bakugo tries to do to Mina with his brutal display during the match, to cow her into being one more of his [[ProfessionalButtKisser sycophants]]… [[DefiedTrope To no avail]].
*IGotYouCovered : Used for support by Kirishima to a terrified Mina, previously her match.
*InjuredSelfDrag : Straight with Mina. Even as mangled by her fight with Bakugo, she [[DefiantToTheEnd keeps coming back]] to [[LetsMockTheMonster laugh into Bakugo's face]].
*InsufferableGenius : Extremely downplayed, as Aoi Ikki is lacking the genius part. Yet, he has the Ego, so as to shout against a teacher.
*KlingonPromotion : A non-lethal example. [[CorruptCorporateExecutive Hiroko Kaneko from the HPSC]] forcefully relieved Midnight from the proctor position, as part of their move against UA.
*LovelyAssistant : To some extend, Hatsume for the Midoriya's last match.
*PleaseIWillDoAnything : Said word by word by Ikki, as UA was his dream school.
*PragmaticVillainy : Partially true for the HPSC as an institution, as they know that pulling Midoriya out will only bring dissent. [[FixingTheGame Hence only to "proctor" the last match.]]
*PunchAWall : Or throw a faceplate, as Izuku did during his [[RageBreakingPoint rant]].
*SpottingTheThread : Found out by the third excronie, Haruki Tanaka, as he finds suspicious that Vlad contacted them privately. His exfriends mock him for that, with no avail.
*SuspiciouslyCleanCriminalRecord : Essentially what Vlad King offers the trio in order to stay in the school. They just need to deal with a little work.
*ThirdPartyStopsAttack : Midnight, averting the [[BystanderSyndrome]] from previous matches as well as to avoid useless manslaughter from Bakugo.
*ThrewMyBikeOnTheRoof : The sabotage of Izuku's suit by the soon-to-be-expelled duo of Aoi Ikki and his cronie, Ren Suzuki.
*WontGetFooledAgain : An introspective example. Tanaka most of his life [[BlindObedience followed Ikki]] without saying a thing. Now that they were about to sabotage Izuku's [[MiniMecha mech suit]], he decides for once do right. And not be part of it.
-->Haruki Tanaka:"I have been towing the line for you for years now, because I had convinced myself that following you would take me far. But now, I know you’re just as blind as everyone else."
*WrenchWhack : Seen in the arsenal of Izuku for the last match. [[Spoiler: Used to brutal efficiency against Bakugo in chapter 19.]]
!Chapter 19:Deku
*AbnormalLimbRotationRange : Exploited by Izuku, in order to counter Bakugo's Attack, and for the consternation of the many viewers.
*BigDamHeros : Mixed with [[TheCavalryArrivesLate]].Izuku had been brutally beaten down and televised, Bakugo proceeds to absolutely kill him… To be stopped by the teachers. Though, that doesn't undo the damage that he received.
*ChallengingTheBully : What most of the match was for Izuku. Between taunts, and feints, he manages to neutralize most of Bakugo's attacks. Giving him full stop.
*DuetBonding : A non-artistical example. Even though he's got little time to spare, Izuku asks Hatsume about how she did most of her gadgets, all while working on the last functioning mechanisms of his sabotaged project. [[Spoiler: It partially veer into [[BondingOverMissingParents]] since Hatsume is impressed by the fact that [[MissingDad Hisashi]] worked on AirJet's equipment before dying.]]
*EngineeredPublicConfession : Kan was played by Nedzu into a toned down instance.
*FakeArmDisarm : With wickedness against Izuku. During the match, Izuku is literally disarmed as Bakugo breaks his prosthesis.
*GlassCannon : Basically what Izuku shows Bakugo is, as he isn't used to being on the receiving end of a beat down.
*GrapplingHookPistol : Originally part of Hatsume's arsenal, but given to Izuku for his match as part of his [[ConfusionFu]].
*HowTheMightyHaveFallen : Bakugo crawling in front of Izuku.
-->Izuku:"I mean, look at yourself! You’re lying on the ground, impotent and aimless, unable to even really fight! And everyone is seeing this!”
*IKnowThatYouKnow : Nedzu. While he has no proofs, he knows immediately that Kan is hiding something during chapter 19. [[Spoiler: Shown in full glory during chapter 23, as part of his exposition to Sekijiro Kan's past.]]
-->Nedzu:" Honestly, if I didn't know any better, I would say you are less shocked about Midoriya’s lack of armament, and more about Midoriya arriving at the field at all…but of course, I would have no proof to corroborate such claims…and even if I did…it wouldn’t be right of me to… misplace my trust in our staff…wouldn’t it, Kan?”
*InternalReformist : Referred by Nedzu and played to some extend with Sekijiro Kan, as the former knows that there are many agents of the HPSC inside UA, to consider insubordination. [[TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized Not that it will stop him]].
*NotSoHarmlessVillain : The HPSC. Midnight considers them just [[OfuscatingStupidity an agency]]. Nedzu knows better.
*ObstructiveBureaucrat : The HPSC. At the worst moment, as they WON'T stop the match for the safety of the other combatant.
*PastExperienceNightmare : An awake example. Nemuri is disgusted with her as she [[DeerInTheHeadlights froze from the shock]], seeing how Bakugo brutalized the three girls he fought with; pleading with Nedzu to stop the fight.
*PhyrricVictory : On both sides. True, Izuku lost the festival, but he had shown the world the horrible person Katsuki is. While Katsuki had shown the true psychopath he is deep down.
*PowerNullifier : Sodium Hydroxide for Bakugo, as it neutralizes nitroglycerin.
*PrimalFear : Being beaten down causes absolute terror to [[Hypocrite Bakugo]]. Specially if it is [[BadassNormal Izuku]] dishing it out. [[Spoiler: Sadly, this gives him a second wind to use his quirk.]]
*ResistanceAsPlanned : Inverted, as the HPSC didn't knew about UA's intention of taking back control. Still, counted and stopped.
*ThePowerOfHate : One of the reasons why Midnight froze in horror… How malicious Bakugo was in every match, [[Sadist enjoying every instance of pain he provoked]] on the others.
*TheReveal : For most of the viewers, Izuku showing his [[ArtificialLimb prothesis]] was a shocking one. Specially Bakugo… Izuku is unfazed, and punched with the very same arm Bakugo's dumbfounded face.
*TheScapeGoat : Izuku for Bakugo's aggresion.
-->Bakugo:"You just can’t stop getting in my way! Ruining my perfect backstory, just like you always do!”
*TheWorfEffect : After being covered with Lye, Bakugo is as harmless as an ugly kitten. Hence [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdwon]] from Izuku.
*TitleDrop : Nigh the end.
-->Izuku:"You can’t hurt me anymore, Bakugo! Not like you used to. I have a goal…something I need to prove…and I am not going to let you stop me now! Not anymore! I still have to show the world…that I am not done!"
*UnfazedEveryman : Mentioned by Izuku towards the [[CreativeSterility]] of Bakugo. -->Izuku"You can’t surprise me anymore, Bakugo! [[SuddenlyShouting You hear me?]]!”
*VandalismBackfire : For Kan personally, as he expected for Izuku to drop the match after the sabotage of his suit. He was wrong, to his horror.
*WeAreExperiencingTechnicalDifficulties : How the Chapter abruptly ends. With the HPSC proctor shouting to cut the feed.
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