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Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: The Acceptance

The footage of the teachers faded, and the gargantuan form of All Might returned to the center of the projection.

"Young Sato!" the Hero of Peace boomed, his smile blinding even in low resolution. "To be honest, the judges were baffled by you. Some called your performance 'cold.' Others called it 'mechanical.' But then... the Zero-Pointer appeared."

The hologram shifted to the moment Kenji stood over the trapped girl (Uraraka).

"A true hero doesn't just play by the rules of the game," All Might continued, his voice softening. "They change the game to save others. You threw away your 'optimal strategy' to become a shield. Your Villain Points were respectable at 28, but your Rescue Points... they were a staggering 60!"

[FINAL SCORE: 88 POINTS — RANK: 2nd]

"You have passed the exam, Young Sato. But remember: a system is only as good as the person running it. Do not let your logic stifle your heart. Come to UA! This is your Hero Academia!"

The projector clicked off. Silence returned to the basement.

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