...Before I could think of anything, I felt a massive pain in my chest that made me collapse to the floor. I was definitely feeling the drawback once more, however, I'm not feeling the pain on my face because of getting hit by Settei's staff. Instead... I can feel it all pulsating through my broken arm and chest. There was no doubt about it... but I think I just learned something new from my own quirk!

Chapter 20: Destructive Weaknesses!

"Oh my goodness! (Y/N) (L/N) has broken his arm and looks to be out of strength that he can barely stand up!" Present Mic's tone of voice was both horrified and shocked. As well as with the crowd being left in awe.
"There was no doubt about it, but I may have just discovered something that I had ignored before. I had this similar incident during my battle with Mirio... during the two on two match. When I managed to put all the energy I stored up into one part of my body, the strength boost is not only is concentrated and potentially stronger than it would be if I were to let the energy flow evenly through my body. I couldn't remember the rest of what happened because I passed out... maybe that was why I had the cast on my right arm that day. The fact I'm conscious right and able to see it first hand... something tells me I need to be careful from here on out. All I have is my left arm and my legs. Here goes nothing." As I pushed myself back to my feet with the last bit of strength I had left in me, and stood tall waiting for what's to come.

"Wow! (Y/N) is still standing and- Wait a minute folks! It looks like Settei Kaitai is also getting up as well!" With that sudden commentary, Everyone including myself looked to the direction where Settei was. He looked exhausted as well, but unlike me, he still had both of his arms working. Yet something caught my eye, and that was that his nose was bleeding which means he got injured during that collision. I am just closer to beating him so there's no time to hold back now!

"What's this!? (Y/N) is rushing towards Settei! It looks like he is aiming to finish the fight here and now!" As Present mic yelled in shock, I could feel myself just ready to fight to the end. I still felt some energy in me so I might as well try my best until I win. I boosted the last remaining energy into my legs to speed myself up. I won't be able to use my arms properly but I can use my legs! As I boosted up my legs and swing my foot towards him. There was one thing that was throwing me off though. Settei... wasn't moving at all.

His face went from serious to grinning in an instant. That was when Settei slapped his hand to the floor and a wall sprung up in between my foot and himself. I was shocked as my foot collided with the wall as I was still able to destroy it. In the smoke I could see Settei coming out with another Bo staff, I knew I can counter it really easily, so I quickly landed and launched another kick. However, I wasn't ready for what had happened next. In the mist of the cloud, at the end of his staff was a large brick piece of concrete as it resembled a massive hammer. With a powerful swung, he slammed the hammer to my foot I was using to kick. The impact recoiled me backwards, sending me flying far back to the ring. Even with a charged up kick, I was still able to crack Settei's weapon a bit.
"You thought the staff was the only weapon I'd use against you? I'm not a one trick pony, (Y/N)! After all, I'm not holding back!"

As he leaped towards me ready to strike, I had to fall back and avoid getting hit. Despite being at my limits, I couldn't help but smile a bit. I'm glad to see Settei giving it his all here, however, I'm not planning to lose today! That's when I boosted up my legs once more and launch a barrage of kicks. As Settei raised his Hammer to block my strike again and again, I started to finally see some damaged left on the hammer, all I had to do was keep hitting the same location and break it before I run out of power. After several more strikes to his hammer, I used all the remaining energy left in my legs to finish the job! "It over Settei! Because I am going to win!" Launching my kick towards the hammer to shatter it, I felt ready to deliver the final blow to Settei. All I need to do is break the hammer and then quickly land a kick to his rib so that he will be pushed out of bounds. The victory was right there and I was ready to aim for the top!

"Don't get so cocky!" As Settei yelled out. The moment my foot landed on the hammer, suddenly without a moment's notice, Settei used the momentum of my kick to propel his hammer backwards and immediately swinging it towards me. He made a full circle with his backwards swing.
"I'm not going to lose today!" As he hurled the hammer towards the side of my face. I couldn't do anything because I was in midair, so all I could do was brace for impact, and that's when the hammer struck me. Letting out a painful grunt as I was sent zooming towards the other side of the arena. Now that... really hurt and it hurt BAD!

"Oh my god! Settei delivered a devastating counter attack to (Y/N) and sent him flying across the arena." A loud shocking gasp could be heard across the crowd. It felt like I just got hit by a car at full force to my face or something because the moment it landed, I felt an instant migraine. I know for sure.... this one one of the most painful attacks I ever received all day.
"Judging by the hit he landed, I can definitely kick start my strength to over 50% and it would only take is one punch to knock him out. That's what I need to do. Let's get this plan in motion."

...

...

"Wait... what's happening? Why am I not moving?" I was still laying down on the floor not even moving. During the time I was still on the floor I somehow started losing feeling all over my body... my arm... my legs... can't I move them.
"Come on (Y/N)! Move your damn body! The fight isn't over yet!! I have to push myself to the limit and win this! I have to win! Move damn it! MOVE YOUR DAMN BODY!"
I can feel every bit of my soul fighting to pushing up and fight back, but it was pointless. I was unable to twitch even an inch of my body. I was completely unresponsive. Out of nowhere, I saw Midnight come up to me from my side. I saw her lips moving as she was checking eyes, but I couldn't hear anything. I felt my mind screaming and yelling at her that I was fine and to please let me continue. Yet it was futile... she waved the her hands calling the match. I can tell it was over.

"I guess..."

"... I really lost..."

"... I'm... sorry... everyone."

(3rd POV)

"(Y/N (L/N) is out of commission. The winner is Settei Kaitai!" As Midnight raised her hand, showing the whole world who won the battle. Settei was noticeably exhausted and as he dropped his hammer and was staring at (Y/N), who remained on the floor completely unconscious with his eyes still open. Settei's eyes widen a bit, but turned around and started walking off the arena.
"And there you have it folks!! What an incredible battle between the two! It was definitely a massive battle that left us all with our mouths wide open! Class 1A's Settei Kaitai was able to overcome the might of (Y/N) and his Retaliation quirk! It was surely something wild! Let take a short break and we will be back for the next battle of the 2nd bracket! Between Class 1A's Akihotto Homura and Class 1B's Tamaki Amajiki!"

That was it. It was over. The hard fought battle between Settei Kaitai and (Y/N) (L/N) was been concluded with Settei being the winner of the battle. As Settei continued to walked away, he looked up at the crowd to see his classmates cheering him on and congratulating him. He smiled and waved back at them before laying his eyes onto the arena once more to see a knocked out (Y/N) being carried away by two small robots in a stretcher to Recovery girl's office. Settei sighed before making his way into go back to his friends.
"Thank you, (Y/N). You made me feel like myself again. Instead of allowing my rage and anger to consume me, you made me understand more of the truth and showed me kindness... even when I was threatening you ill-mannered. You really opened my eyes a bit to the truth, but now... I have even more questions than answers to this problem." He said to him as he started rubbing his nose where there was blood dripping from his nostrils. With a small chuckle, he looked at his hand with the red smeared on it and then back to the arena.
"If we had lasted any longer (Y/N), you would have beaten me for sure. My drawback would have prevented me from continuing the fight."

Meanwhile, in the crowd, Mirio, Tamaki, and Nejire were bummed out about the outcome.
"(Y/N) was so close to winning this. I wasn't expecting Kaitai to bring out that hammer from out of nowhere." Said Mirio as he rubbed the back of his head before getting up.
"Let's go check up on (Y/N). We still have a break before your next battle, Tamaki." Nejire spoke as she got up with Mirio. Tamaki was a bit spooked as she realized that his next opponent was the girl who beat Mirio in the last bracket battle. He got up and sighed before following the two to find their friend (Y/N).

Back up to the announcer station, the was a mentally exhausted Present Mic and Eraserhead.
"(Y/N) did his best, Aizawa. I know he gave his heart out to do the best he could." Spoke Present Mic with a tired tone of voice.
"I am aware of that, Yamada. Regardless, he was still outclassed in terms of strategy from Settei. The capability of his quirk was not even to its full power, yet he was still able to win that battle today. If he had gone to his absolute limit..." As Aizawa was looking at the file of Settei Kaitai, he was looking down at the drawbacks of his quirk and it was clear as day why Settei wouldn't let himself get carried away.
"... he would have lost against someone like (Y/N), but even then, he has very good combat capabilities that allowed him to keep up with (Y/N). This really was someone that pushed (Y/N) pasted his limitations." As Aizawa got up and started walking to the door.
"You're going to go check up on (Y/N), Aizawa?"

"Yes. If I'm not back by the start of the final round, just start without me." As Aizawa continued to walk out the door, making his way to Recovery Girl's office. Aizawa was his usual self when it came to (Y/N), and that was concerned on the inside but disappointed on the outside.

"(Y/N)... once you start to recover... we need to talk." As Aizawa continued his way to find (Y/N). The tension continues to rise....

What could be happening next?

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