Chapter 21

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Once the students returned to school, the second-term orientation followed early that morning. The Principal only seemed to drag on about the students have beautiful flowing locks before the news of Midoriya and Bakugo's fight was announced, informing the students that they need to be more respectful of their fellow students in the new dorm life. The students soon returned to their classes, and everyone in Class 1-A listened intently as Aizawa began his introduction.

"Ok, starting today, we'll begin our regular classes and training schedule." He began. "I know a lot has happened, however, you need to switch gears and focus on your school duties. We're lecturing today, but this semester you'll have even harder training than before." Gohan's whole body felt tight, like he couldn't move as freely as he'd want. Honestly, in this state, he wasn't even sure if he could beat Midoriya. He looked back at his friend's empty desk, having forgotten for a minute that he was under house arrest, just as Ashido was caught whispering something to a classmate.

Just after, Asui raised her hand and curiously asked about the Hero Work Studies, causing the entire class to mumble to talk amongst themselves. "I was planning to talk more about it on a later date, but I guess telling you about it now is more logical. To put it simply, it's work outside of class. Like the internships you did at Pro Agencies, only closer to the real thing." He explained as Uraraka yelled from the back of the class.

"WAIT THEN WHY DID WE WORK SO HARD AT THE SPORTS FEST?!" She cried out.

"She has a point." Iida chimed in. "If we have Work Studies, then those who weren't scouted at the sports festival still have a career path." He claimed as Sato made an attempt to calm down Uraraka.

"You'll use your connections from the Festival to secure a Work Study, it's basic networking." Aizawa continued explaining. Gohan couldn't help but space out, trying to think of new ways to train his body. To be fairly honest, I may have to just put Super Saiyan 2 to rest. Ever since the Cell Games, plain old Super Saiyan has required any additional stamina... Nothing in the world has been strong enough to push me to my limit, with the exception of Android 21... He thought to himself as Present Mike burst into the room, ready to teach English. No, I can't think like that. It's better for me to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. Yeah, I'll get stronger, stronger than my dad could ever imagine!

Over the next three days, Gohan was still feeling the weight of his weakened state. On the morning that Midoriya was released from his house arrest, he apologized to his fellow classmates. "Gohan! I'm sorry I used your training for the wrong reasons!" He told Gohan, giving him an intense bow.

With a nervous laugh, Gohan scratched the back of his head. "Hey buddy, it's ok.I don't know if you've heard, but I'm actually pretty messed up, at the moment, so I have to rely on you for backup for the time being."

Midoriya's eyes widened. That's right! I've been hearing people talk about Gohan, but I haven't gotten a chance to talk to him. "So, uh, what happened to you?"

"Well, it turns out switching in and out of my Super Saiyan 2 form like a light switch is bad for my body. Frankly, I don't feel much stronger than you are, at the moment. But don't tell Katsuki about it." He told him, putting a finger up to his lips.

"It's time to take your seats, everyone." Aizawa demanded as he walked into the room. "Good morning. Now that Midoriya's back, we'll go more into detail about what the Work Studies entail." He began before calling out for someone to come in. "I'll have people who've experienced it first hand explain. I suggest you listen carefully as they point out how Work Studies differ from internships." A group of three came into the room. A tall young man with a muscular build and several scars amongst his body, a much shorter girl with periwinkle-colored hair and eyes full of spirit, and a not-so-impressive looking young man. "These three are third years at UA. They rank at the very top of our student body. You may know them as 'The Big Three.'"

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