Chapter 11.2- High Priest

“The rankings I am about to unveil do not just reflect your positions in this test, for those of you who get to continue in Class IA, but will also reflect your class rankings. These rankings will determine your access to specialised training materials, meals, and resources. They will change based on not just your physical attributes when measured in tests like this one, but also based on your performance in hero classes, rescue missions, and general academic coursework. A similar list will be generated for those relegated to Class 1B. Apart from the school sanctioned means of advancement, do be aware that anyone who remains at the bottom of the Class 1A list for three weeks in a row will be sent down to Class 1B and whoever tops the 1B list will be sent up to Class 1A” He said before gesturing at the screen. All the whispers that normally would have accompanied a pronouncement like that were swallowed by the list becoming visible.

I gave myself a silent pat on the back as my name was the first to show up, and gave Momo an actual pat on the back as her name revealed itself after mine. I kept my attention on the list as more and more names showed up. Not a single one of them ended up being a surprise as the rankings broadly matched up to what I had observed from the class. At least the rankings did until number ten showed itself, and then another name appeared beneath it.

“1. Izuku Midoriya M

2. Momo Yaoyarozu F

3. Shoto Todoroki M

4. Katsuki Bakugo M

5. Tenya Lida M

6. Mina Ashido F

7. Fumikage Tokoyami M

8. Ochaco Uraraka F

9. Kenpachi Kurosaki M

10. Eijiro Kirishima M

10. Tsuyu Atsui”

Aizawa read out the list to a silent class. Those who were being relegated looked shattered. At least most of them did. From what I could tell Hagakure seemed completely uncaring about her new reality.

“As the more astute of you can tell, we have a tie for tenth place. This means that we will have 11 members in Class 1A for the time being, but do not expect that to last for longer than the next week. Take a look at your former classmates, Class 1A.” He said now only addressing those who had made the cut. The others had already began to troop away from the field as he directed them to do so.

“For the time being, you have proven yourselves their betters. That will not last. Tomorrow, the Second half of Class 1A will join you and you will begin your journey into the hallowed world of heroics. It will be hard. Torturous even. Only the best of you will survive, and even then only the best parts of the best of you will survive and be released into the world. Look to the men and women by your side. There are eleven of you here now. Another ten will join you tomorrow. That will make Twenty-one. The present Class 3A has only five students. These men and women will not make it to the end with you. You yourself might not make it to the end. The only assurance I can give you is that if you do, you will be great. Unquestionably.” He said, and the class nodded at one.