MHA; Shikamaru With A System!

**Chapter 11: The Zero-Point Showdown**

The zero-pointer loomed over Shikamaru and Midoriya, its massive frame casting a shadow that seemed to stretch endlessly. The ground trembled with each step it took, the metallic clang of its joints echoing like thunder. Shikamaru's dark eyes widened, his usual calm demeanor cracking under the sheer scale of the robot. Beside him, Midoriya was frozen in place, his green hair plastered to his forehead with sweat, his wide eyes reflecting the robot's glowing red gaze.

"W-what is that thing?!" Midoriya stammered, his voice barely audible over the robot's mechanical groans.

Shikamaru's lips twitched into a grimace. "I don't know, but it's definitely not here to give us points."

Across Battle Center C, the other examinees felt it too—a strange, ominous presence that sent shivers down their spines. Tenya Iida skidded to a halt mid-sprint, his engines sputtering as he turned toward the source of the disturbance. Ochaco Uraraka paused, her fingers still pressed together from using her quirk, her brown eyes wide with alarm. Yuga Aoyama's sparkling beam faltered, his dramatic pose crumbling as he stared into the distance. Even Katsuki Bakugo, who had been tearing through robots with reckless abandon, stopped to glare at the horizon.

"What the hell is that noise?" Bakugo growled, his palms crackling with explosions.

The sound was distant but growing louder—a deep, mechanical rumble that seemed to shake the very air. It wasn't just noise; it was a warning. Something colossal was coming.

For a moment, the battlefield fell eerily silent. Then, without warning, a massive building exploded. Not with fire, but with sheer force, as if the ground itself had erupted. Debris rained down like a meteor shower, scattering across the arena. The zero-pointer emerged from the chaos, its massive form barreling toward Shikamaru and Midoriya with terrifying speed.

The other examinees watched in horror as the robot's shadow engulfed the two boys. Uraraka's hands flew to her mouth. "They're going to get crushed!"

Iida adjusted his glasses, his expression grim. "This is beyond the scope of the exam. What is U.A. thinking?"

Shikamaru and Midoriya sprinted for their lives, the zero-pointer's heavy footsteps shaking the ground beneath them. Shikamaru glanced over his shoulder, his voice sharp with frustration. "Why is it chasing us? Did you do something to provoke it?"

Midoriya's face was pale, his voice trembling. "I didn't do anything! You said to follow you and that you had a plan!"

Shikamaru gritted his teeth. "I had a plan, but not for something like this! Who can even take down a monster that size?!"

The other examinees didn't wait to find out. As the zero-pointer's shadow grew larger, panic swept through the battlefield. Iida revved his engines and bolted, his movements a blur. Uraraka floated debris out of her way as she ran, her face pale with fear. Aoyama abandoned his usual flair, sprinting with uncharacteristic urgency. Even Bakugo, for all his bravado, retreated, his explosions propelling him away from the danger.

The pro heroes watching from the control room exchanged uneasy glances. "This is getting out of hand," Midnight muttered, her usual confidence wavering.

Principal Nezu, however, remained calm, his beady eyes fixed on the screen. "Let's see how they handle this."

The zero-pointer swung its massive arm, striking a building with enough force to reduce it to rubble. The debris rained down like a hailstorm, forcing the examinees to dodge and weave to avoid being crushed. A chunk of concrete the size of a car crashed into the ground, cracking the asphalt and sending shockwaves through the area.

Shikamaru ducked under a falling beam, his heart pounding. "This isn't an exam anymore. We could actually die here!"

As the dust settled, Shikamaru and Midoriya heard a faint cry. They turned to see Uraraka trapped under a pile of rubble, her legs pinned beneath the weight. Her face was streaked with dirt and tears, her hands clawing at the debris.

Shikamaru's eyes narrowed. "Don't look too long. It's not pretty."

Midoriya's expression hardened. "We have to save her!"

The zero-pointer loomed closer, its massive hand raised to deliver a crushing blow. Shikamaru's mind raced as he formed a plan. "If you've got a trump card, now's the time to use it!"

Midoriya nodded, his green eyes blazing with determination. "I swear I'll take it down!"

Shikamaru's hands moved in a blur, forming the shadow-binding seal. His shadow stretched across the ground, snaking toward the zero-pointer's shadow. "Shadow Possession Jutsu!"

The zero-pointer froze, its massive fist hovering just meters above their heads. The other examinees stared in stunned silence, their jaws hanging open. Even the pro heroes in the control room were speechless.

"What just happened?" Midnight whispered, her eyes wide.

Nezu's lips curled into a sly smile. "Fascinating."

With the zero-pointer immobilized, Midoriya crouched low, his legs coiling like springs. "Delaware… SMASH!"

He launched himself into the air with a force that sent shockwaves rippling through the ground. The wind from his jump whipped through Uraraka's hair and sent debris flying. For a moment, he seemed to hang in the air, a green comet streaking toward the zero-pointer's head.

The impact was deafening. Midoriya's fist connected with the robot's face, shattering its reinforced armor and sending it toppling backward. The zero-pointer crashed to the ground, its massive frame shaking the earth as it fell.

The battlefield fell silent, the dust slowly settling. Shikamaru released his shadow-binding jutsu, his breathing heavy but his smirk firmly in place. "Well, that was troublesome."

Midoriya landed beside him, his arm trembling from the force of his attack. Uraraka stared at them in awe, her tears replaced by a look of pure admiration.

In the control room, All Might leaned forward, his signature smile lighting up the screen. "Young Midoriya… you've truly begun to shine."

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