Chapter 65 - Unhappy Graduates (1/2)

Awkward silence.

”Tea?” Nezu asked as he sat across from the two confused students, neither of which knew the reason why they were called to his office in the first place more than likely. He had much to tell them, both good and bad news concerning them. He wanted them calmed down when he gave them this news.

Naruto crossed his arms.

”Sir, I'm sorry, but are we in trouble?” Momo asked with a nervous tone, and a slightly raised hand. She didn't remember doing anything that would result in her getting into trouble, seeing as Naruto was always in trouble, she hoped that she wasn't in trouble by knowing him.

She didn't want Naruto in trouble either.

”I'm always in trouble.”

'At least he is self-aware enough to know that.' Momo looked at Naruto with a blank face. She had always wondered if Naruto had been aware that he was a trouble magnet, or if he was oblivious to the fact that he was the cause of so much trouble.

”As you know, awhile back, the two of you participated in a world saving operation.” Nezu reminded them of the supervillain Orochimaru incident, where the two of them went up to his flying fortress to go and rescue the heroes and save the world. Naturally, there were more of them that went up there, so it was odd that the two of them were being singled out for something. When he saw the looks of remembrance appear on their faces, Nezu nodded his head and started to continue. ”Well, the government has been reviewing that incident. Naruto, you were able to fight against many pro heroes by yourself, and Yaoyorozu, you're Quirk was what allowed for the safe return of the pro heroes. The government has gone over the facts of the rescue mission, and determined you two were the most vital members of that team.”

”I couldn't have done-”

”Please, allow me to finish. The Japanese government might have decided to give you money as a reward, but seeing as this was an international incident that threatened all of humanity, the other nations of the world demanded information. Over the course of the last few weeks, those demands went through and UA was forced to give the various governments your information, test scores, physical examinations, and teachers notes on you.” Nezu explained the situation that had been taking place behind the scenes. Many governments naturally wanted to reward the biggest players, and offer contracts to them depending on various factors.

Momo wanted to speak up, but she was afraid she would be denied again.

Naruto held no such fear.

”More money, I'm not interested.”

”Several countries determined that you two aren't UA material, and has pressed this issue with our government. Starting now, the two of you are no longer UA students.” Nezu spoke with calculated coldness.

...

”We've... been expe-”

”You two are now UA graduates.” Nezu spoke as he opened his small vest and pulled out two IDs and put them on the table. Momo went completely silent when she heard that, while Naruto's jaw actually dropped in shock. Nezu could see that the two of them were still processing what he had just told them, so he was willing to wait for them to speak before he continued what he was going to tell them.

”... but... my friends... can't you undo this?” Momo asked with a soft tone.

She wanted to graduate with everyone, not before them.

”UA is a school, and while I have control of the school itself, I'm unable to go against the wishes of the government that funds this school and sets the regulations. Anyway, I quite agree with this decision as well. You both have weaknesses as heroes, but when the two of you work together, you're a rather frightening pair.” Nezu was speaking of how they were forbidden from teaming up against other students. To prove his point, he turned on the TV in the room, with the TV connected to his computer, to show their profiles. ”These are the statistics formed from all of your tests and evaluations since your time here started.” Nezu pointed out to them.

Naruto Uzumaki

Power: S - Speed: S - Technique: S - Intelligence: D - Cooperativeness: A

Quirk Apprehension Test Results: 1st

Quirk: Monster Fox (Transformation)

Momo Yaoyorozu

Power: D - Speed: C - Technique: B - Intelligence: S - Cooperativeness: A

Quirk Apprehension Test Results: 2nd

Quirk: Creation (Emitter)

”S...?” Momo questioned when she saw that. In what she was aware of, the highest rank for anything was a 5/5, which was an A ranking.

”S is the rank given to those who have attained a 6 or higher out of 5 in a stat. Naruto, your power, speed, and your fighting techniques are all ranked at S, while your weakness is your intelligence, but you're highly cooperative. Your combined scores for the Quirk Apprehension Test were among the highest in the history of UA... comparable to All Might back in the day. You're both highly skilled as a fighter with or without your Quirk, and your Quirk is extremely powerful.” Nezu pointed to Naruto as he explained what attracted the governments to Naruto in a way.

Momo looked at Naruto with some awe, she knew he was strong, but she didn't know he was that strong.

”Wow.”