Shoto Todoroki's personality was more meticulous, so he still chose to take Lancer seemingly absurd request seriously. When he saw that the cat, after receiving Lancer command, ran out and came back wearing a set of iron armor with a katana on its back, he knew that his carefulness was right. This black cat that looked very cute was definitely not an ordinary pet cat.
"The rules are simple. No attacking vital spots. I'll be the judge of who wins and who loses. As for the time... 15 minutes, I guess?"
Shoto Todoroki naturally agreed to Lancer request, and Jack also nodded. After all, in its opinion, it was just playing with a child, and it had often done this in the village before.
"Ready————start!!"
As Lancer gave the order, Jack took the initiative to start running. This was both a reminder to the opponent that the match had begun and a test. As expected, when Shoto Todoroki found that his eyes couldn't even keep up with Jack's speed, he knew that he had underestimated his opponent.
But he didn't think he would lose!
'This must be the first test the other party has given me! I absolutely cannot lose!!'
From a certain perspective, Shoto Todoroki was very similar to Lancer back in the day. At that time, Lancer had become a little obsessed because of that incident, and he frantically longed to gain strength. Shoto Todoroki was also similar. It was just that his persistence was due to years of accumulation, and now that it was ignited, it was as turbulent as a volcanic eruption.
After confirming that his opponent was not simple, he no longer held back his power. He waved his hands, and countless ice shards formed around him. Then, a huge pillar of ice shot out from him towards all directions.
This forced Jack, who had been running around Shoto Todoroki, to change his route. At the same time, its sharp eyes were fixed on its opponent to avoid his attacks.
"Bang~ bang~"
The sound of the ice shards hitting the ground was terrifying, but Jack was not flustered at all. The huge training gym instantly turned into a world of ice and snow.
"So... amazing!"
Momo Yaoyorozu, who was standing outside the arena, couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise as she watched the battle inside. Before, she thought that Shoto Todoroki, as a student who also got in through recommendation, would have limited strength even if he was stronger than her, but now it seemed that this was not the case at all.
At the very least, Momo Yaoyorozu didn't think she could achieve that level of destructive power.
"Don't sell yourself short. You should be very clear about your own 'quirk'. Although it may not be as flashy as Shoto Todoroki's, in terms of versatility, it's much better than his. After all, to take care of an opponent, sometimes a bullet is much simpler than this battlefield of ice and snow."
When Lancer spoke, Momo Yaoyorozu realized that Lancer expression was very calm at this time, and he even had a bit of a playful look on his face. It was at this time that Momo Yaoyorozu remembered that this man, who was always holding a fishing rod and had a mischievous smile, was the 'strong one' who had single-handedly repelled the League of Villains before.
Perhaps because of All Might, the powerful Pro Heroes in this world were all trying to emulate All Might's image. To put it simply, it was to become a person who makes people feel safe.
There were indeed 'anomalies' like Lancer, but they were definitely not the mainstream, so Lancer always gave her a strange feeling...
"Watch out! It's coming!"
"What?"
Lancer sudden voice startled Momo Yaoyorozu, but she still followed Lancer gaze towards the center of the training ground. At this time, the center of the training ground had completely turned into a world of frost, and Shoto Todoroki himself was almost completely wrapped in frost. Every time he breathed, a lot of mist would come out, and there was no doubt that the cold had made him almost unable to control his body.
So... what about 'Jack'?
Compared to the somewhat disheveled Shoto Todoroki, Jack didn't seem to have changed much. There were just some ice beads on its whiskers and fur. There was no doubt that Jack, who often hunted with hunters in the snow mountains, would not be defeated by this mere low temperature. It could even be said that this was its home ground!
It had once hunted a 'steel dragon' with other hunters!
How could mere ice and snow defeat it!
It nimbly moved between the ice pillars with its four limbs, and its sharp eyes were always fixed on Shoto Todoroki's eyes. It was looking for an 'opportunity'!
Because of its small size, the cat's fighting style was more focused on 'vital spot' attacks!
It could be said to be very similar to Lancer tactics, but Lancer was more about constantly creating gaps during a battle, while the other party was simply relying on its mobility to find gaps. And there was no doubt that as Shoto Todoroki's stamina was constantly being consumed, his 'weaknesses' were also gradually exposed in Jack's eyes!
When Shoto Todoroki's mind became dazed due to the low temperature and he made a mistake in his attack, he had a bad premonition.
"Meow!!"
As expected, with a meow, Jack, who had been running around the perimeter, kicked off the ground with its hind legs and made a sharp turn, pouncing towards him. And Shoto Todoroki naturally waved his ice pillar in an attempt to block Jack, but how could Jack give him a chance?
"Sizzle~!!"
In the unbelievable eyes of Momo Yaoyorozu and Shoto Todoroki, the katana on Jack's back was unsheathed for the first time. The ice pillar that was swinging at Jack was directly cut open, and it leaped out from the gap!
"Meow~! Meow meow!! (Victory~! I'll take it!)"
Jack, who had landed, maintained the posture of pointing the blade at Shoto Todoroki for a few seconds before sheathing the blade and happily bouncing back to Lancer side.
Lancer was naturally happy and petted the other party's head. Jack was naturally very satisfied with this. After all, Lancer had spent several years practicing his fur-stroking skills. But soon, it seemed to remember its persona and quickly pushed Lancer right hand away with its paws. And Lancer naturally 'did not give up' and continued to stroke the fur on its back.
"Meow~ meow~ meow~"
With a series of meaningless meows, Jack was finally 'defeated' and completely lay there.
And Lancer also walked over to Shoto Todoroki with a smile.
"How was it? Do you have anything to say?"
At this time, Shoto Todoroki had already deactivated his 'quirk' and was sitting on the ground with his arms wrapped around himself to keep warm. When faced with Lancer question, he thought for a moment before shaking his head helplessly.
"Sorry, Mr. Lancer, I... I don't know either... I feel like I have no idea what I should be doing... My failure... feels as if it was meant to be."
At this time, Shoto Todoroki's expression could be said to be very ugly. After all, he had originally guessed that the so-called 'test' would not be simple, but he didn't expect to lose so badly. The time should not have even reached 15 minutes, right?