BNHA: Singularity

Though he had resolved himself to enroll in U.A.'s Hero Course, Izuku decided against trying to meet with All Might during his patrol. Instead, he immediately returned home once school let out, unsurprised to find his mom in the middle of an advanced calisthenics routine in their living room. Seeing him training every day had inspired her to do the same, so despite approaching forty, she didn't look a day over thirty.
"I'm home..."
Hearing Izuku's voice, a broad smile developed across the face of a young-looking woman with a rounded face, green eyes, and similarly green hair fastened in a ponytail. She was currently in the middle of her routine, but that didn't stop her from bouncing to her feet, smiling even more radiantly as she said, "Welcome home, Izuku. What would you like for dinner, sweetheart?"
With his mother, Inko, wearing little more than a white tank top and some black booty shorts, Izuku had to will himself to maintain eye contact as he replied, "If it's Kaa-chan's cooking, I could even eat gravel."
Cupping her cheeks, Inko issued a cutesy "Kyaaaaaaa~!" before sprinting across the room to give Izuku a sweaty hug as she exclaimed, "My Izuku always knows what to say~!" while actively smothering him.
Reciting a familiar mantra in his mind, Izuku waited for Inko to release him before stating, "It's true, though. Kaa-chan's cooking may not be the best in the entire world, but if given the choice between one of your handmade rice balls and a 5-Star steak, I would choose the rice ball."
"Oh, Izuku..."
Though she knew Izuku was merely paying her lip service, Inko couldn't help extending her hand to caress his cheek. He had grown considerably over the past year, both mentally and physically, so she was equal parts proud and lonely. Proud, because he was no longer a nervous wreck, and lonely because he no longer depended on her as much...
Exhaling a faint sigh, Inko remarked, "I wish your father could be here to see the man you're becoming..."
Furrowing his brows, albeit only for a moment, Izuku forced a smile as he removed Inko's hand from his face and said, "Trust me. Between the two of us, I'd be the least of Tou-san's concerns..."
"Izuku...!"
Understanding the implication of Izuku's words, Inko gave his chest a light smack and added, "You shouldn't tease your mother. Now, go get washed up. Dinner should be ready in half an hour."
Nodding his head, Izuku replied, "I'm looking forward to it." before racing up the stairs to his bedroom. It was difficult for him to be around women closer to his mental age, and, unlike the original Izuku, he didn't view Inko as 'just' his mother. Things had been simple when she looked like a human potato, but now that she had slimmed down, it was difficult for him not to view her as a woman. It didn't help that she sometimes walked around in little more than her underwear...
Suppressing the notion that Inko was trying to seduce him, Izuku flipped on the TV, setting the channel to the local news before opening his laptop to browse the stock market. His bastard of a father had helped him set up a portfolio, so Izuku had been taking advantage of his intellect to ensure he and his mother would never have to depend on a man who abandoned them for a second family overseas.
Fortunately, while Levels were few and far between, Izuku's Intelligence was increasing by at least 10 points each month. He had also stopped investing in Luck, at least until he found a reliable source of experience, so his current stat distribution looked like this:
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Name: [Izuku Midoriya]
Quirk: Digitalization
Current Level: 10 (12903 EXP)
Effective Level: 19
[Attributes]
Strength: 5
Agility: 5
Vitality: 70
Intelligence: 100
Dexterity: 18
Luck: 10
Free Attributes: 0
Rerolls Available: 2
[Perks]
[Lesser-Regeneration], [Sharp Mind], [Eidetic Memory]
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Upon reaching 50 and 100 in the Intelligence attribute, Izuku acquired the Perks [Sharp Mind] and [Eidetic Memory]. The former improved his focus, while the latter allowed him to recall even the tiniest details of things he had seen, albeit only for a short period. The most important thing was his Intelligence attribute itself. Even renowned Ph.D. holders rarely exceeded 70 Intelligence, so it wasn't an overstatement to say that Izuku's intellect was among the best in the nation.
Taking full advantage of Intelligence, along with his burgeoning Dexterity, Izuku split his focus between analyzing stock trends and drafting support items. Before investing in stocks, his starting capital had been acquired by modifying and reselling patents to their original owners. He had also filed nearly a dozen of his own, taking advantage of the fact there was no age requirement, so he was currently sitting on savings of &yen;28,255,834, a little over $200,000. A fairly decent sum considering he had only started a few months prior.
Diverting Izuku's attention from his laptop and tablet, a 'breaking news' bulletin appeared on the nearby television, the headline reading: Japan's #1 Hero, All Might, appears in Musutafu! Several villains incapacitated in a single blow!!!
Seeing no mention of a sludge villain or a certain explosive idiot being taken hostage, a faint smile developed across Izuku's face. His memory of the canon was spotty, at best, but there were some things that had stayed with him. Among them was Izuku's first encounter with All Might.
Because of the original Izuku's desire for validation, he ended up clinging to All Might even when the latter attempted to flee. This not only led to Izuku learning All Might's secret, but it also distracted the Hero from his original task, turning over a dangerous villain to the police. Instead, as a direct result of Izuku's action, the villain was able to escape and take his beloved 'Kacchan' hostage.
With Izuku choosing to return home immediately after school let out, the circumstances leading to Bakugo becoming a hostage never transpired. Instead, All Might defeated the villain with ease before turning him over to the police. This was a perfect example of how little changes could have a drastic influence on the fates of various people, so Izuku made a quick note of the incident in his journal before returning his attention to far more important matters. He had invested in several locally traded businesses in anticipation of All Might's arrival, so he was looking forward to seeing how their values skyrocketed in the coming months...
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[August 19th, 2148]
Though he would normally be outside training, taking full advantage of his Summer break, Izuku's plans were delayed by Inko asking if he could help alleviate the tension in her shoulders. He initially didn't think much of the request, as it wasn't the first time Inko had petitioned him for a massage, but it became apparent today was different when she suggested it might be easier to move if he sat behind her, effectively inviting him to straddle her legs as she lay face down atop a yoga mat.
Suppressing his initial shock, Izuku briefly considered whether or not Inko was 'testing' him before ultimately abiding by her suggestion. He had long since suspected that Inko was coming onto him, but he had disregarded it as a delusion. Now, even if this was just Inko's attempt to try and 'confirm' something, he felt compelled to play along.
Fortunately, while Inko's perky ass possessed an almost irresistible allure, Izuku managed to stay focused on his task without 'exacerbating' matters even further. There were several instances where his bulge made contact with Inko's intergluteal cleft, but he never once got erect. He really, really wanted to, but even if Izuku viewed Inko as a woman, it didn't change the fact she was his current body's mother. He was willing to do just about anything to make her happy, but there were some lines that shouldn't be crossed...
Breaking a long and tense silence, Izuku retracted his hands from Inko's back, wiping the sweat from his brow as he asked, "How is it? Are you still feeling sore anywhere...?"
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Instead of responding to Izuku's inquiry with words, Inko looked back at him with a sidelong gaze, staring at him for several seconds with what he could best describe as an accusatory look. It was apparent she expected something more, but with Izuku simply smiling back at her, she eventually exhaled an audibly heated sigh and answered, "I'm still feeling a little sore around certain areas, but I can deal with those myself..."
Suppressing the fire in his heart, Izuku supplied a curt nod before rising to his feet and extending his hand to help Inko rise. She initially stared at it with an absentminded look but eventually accepted it with a wry smile, remarking, "I'm such an idiot..." in a self-deprecating tone.
Pulling Inko to her feet, Izuku surprised her with a hug, squeezing her tightly as he asserted, "You're a beautiful and amazing woman, Kaa-chan. If I weren't your son, I wouldn't have hesitated, not even for a moment..."
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Though Izuku's words did little to quell the shame she was experiencing, Inko would be lying if she said they didn't help at all. She would probably spend the rest of her life regretting today's events, but she could endure knowing Izuku didn't hate her. The hands groping her ass made that very clear...
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In the wake of his 'fated encounter' with Inko, Izuku found himself staring at his bedroom ceiling with a listless look on his face. He didn't regret what he had done, but with the benefit of hindsight, he realized he had unnecessarily complicated things by agreeing to Inko's proposition. Had he been thinking clearly at the time, he would have teased her or made a joke to remind her they were mother and son...
Raising his hand toward nothing in particular, Izuku stared at the gaps between his fingers as he droned, "I really need to get myself a girlfriend. These teenage hormones are making me behave like an idiot..."
Though his actions couldn't be explained by the mere onset of puberty, Izuku would be remiss to disregard its influence entirely. The rest could be credited to his previous life. He enjoyed a fairly active nightlife before his deployment, so going a full year without getting his dick wet left him feeling more than a little pent up...
Unfortunately for Izuku, most of the women he was interested in were between ten and twenty years his senior. There were some fairly cute girls in his class, several of which had approached him, but they were all middle schoolers. Izuku may have been a middle schooler himself, but he had the mentality and preferences of an adult. If someone like Bakugo's mom had attempted the same thing as Inko, he would have plowed the explosive temperament out of her...
Exhaling a sigh, Izuku dropped his hand and closed his eyes, the images of several canon figures appearing in his mind. The woman he would most like to get his hands on was Mirko. She was a bit of a short stack, but her physique and temperament were amazing.
Unfortunately, like most of the women who appeared in Izuku's mind, Mirko was much older than he was. Even if he approached her earnestly, she would probably laugh him off and call him cute. Thus, with few other options, Izuku began perusing the girls at the back of his list, a visual library of the girls he was bound to meet if he attended U.A. High School. One, in particular, had always stood out. Her appearance was one reason, but it was her Quirk that truly set her apart. It may not be the best suited for combat, but anyone that could eat a tub of ice cream and convert it to literal gold was worthy of Izuku's interest...
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Feeling a little tired after his workout, Izuku was relaxing on a park bench when a familiar sight entered his view.
Shortly after their little 'altercation,' Bakugo signed up at a local gym and began running the same route as Izuku. The latter never asked him why, but that didn't stop Bakugo from confronting and telling him that he would always be stronger and faster. After all, he was 'going to be the #1 Hero.'
Stopping near Izuku, Bakugo sneered as he asked, "Taking another break, loser? If you're not going to take this seriously, you should just quit."
Shaking his head, Izuku replied, "No, I don't think I will..." before taking a sip from his camelbak's mouthpiece. He had gotten used to wearing them in his previous life, and it was a hell of a lot more convenient than walking around with a water bottle.
*Tch*
Clicking his tongue, Bakugo looked like he had more to say but turned away and started running. As for Izuku, he enjoyed his break for a few minutes longer before resuming his own run...
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[February 25th, 2149]
With the UA Entrance Exam taking place the following day, Izuku found himself staring listlessly at his status screen.
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Name: [Izuku Midoriya]
Quirk: Digitalization
Current Level: 15 (42219 EXP)
Effective Level: 32
[Attributes]
Strength: 7
Agility: 7
Vitality: 100
Intelligence: 100
Dexterity: 100
Luck: 10
Free Attributes: 0
Rerolls Available: 2
[Perks]
[Lesser-Regeneration], [Healthy Body], [Sharp Mind], [Eidetic Memory], [Nimble Fingers], [Keen Senses]
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Though he was roughly 30 points behind where he expected to be, Izuku was fairly satisfied with his stats. The [Healthy Body] and [Keen Senses] Parks, in particular, were amazing. The former allowed him to always feel refreshed, while the latter enhanced each of his five senses, particularly his sight and hearing.
The issue Izuku was currently facing was that he wasn't sure whether to redistribute his stats or keep them as they were. Others might not know what the entrance exam entailed, but unless something had changed, he knew they would be tasked with defeating various robots. Doing so would reward them Villain Points based on the robot's difficulty, with the top 36 scorers being chosen for the Hero Course.
What the examiners wouldn't mention was that participants could also acquire points by 'saving' or providing assistance to others. Selflessness was one of the defining features of a Pro Hero, so providing aid to others would reward participants with Rescue Points.
With his current physical attributes, Izuku doubted he could defeat even the weakest Villain bot. If he focused on helping people, however, there was a good chance he could pass without needing to. The only problem was that the UA Entrance Exam was just the beginning. Once he became a student, Izuku would be expected to participate in combat and rescue training, exercises that would require skillful use of one's Quirk or a strong physique.
Though it was easy to distribute some of his attributes into Strength and Agility, doing so would make it much harder for Izuku to acquire bonus attributes. His system allowed him to break through the natural limits of humans, but growing beyond that with training was difficult. The higher an attribute was, the more difficult it was to elevate it further. Thus, if he wanted to perform well in class, Izuku would need to abandon his current method of acquiring attribute points...
Shaking his head, Izuku activated the reroll function as he muttered, "Whatever...I'll just use this as an opportunity to experiment and stockpile rerolls..."
Though it was called Rerolling, Izuku's attributes didn't immediately reset to 1. Instead, plus and minus signs appeared next to each attribute, along with a checkmark and x near the bottom. So long as he didn't confirm his selection, he could redistribute his attributes as he pleased.
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Name: [Izuku Midoriya]
Quirk: Digitalization
Current Level: 15 (42219 EXP)
Effective Level: 32
[Attributes]
Strength: 50
Agility: 50
Vitality: 100
Intelligence: 62
Dexterity: 50
Luck: 10
Free Attributes: 0
Rerolls Available: 1
[Perks]
[Bronze Skin], [Fleet-footed], [Lesser Regeneration], [Healthy Body], [Sharp Mind], [Nimble Fingers]
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Satisfied with his distribution, Izuku confirmed his selection, his body experiencing a rush similar to adrenaline. Unfortunately, while he felt like he could take a truck head-on, the decreases in Intelligence, combined with his loss of [Keen Senses], made him feel 'sluggish.' It was similar to the buzz one would get after consuming strong alcohol but significantly less pleasant.
"So this is what it's like to be as dumb as a Ph.D. holder..." muttered Izuku, an amused smile developing across his face. Then, after a moment of deliberation, he rose from his desk and picked up the heaviest dumbbells he currently owned. With 6-7 Strength, 20kgs was very near the 'max' he could curl with one hand. Now, while it didn't exactly feel weightless, he had no trouble lifting it at all.
Setting aside the dumbbell, Izuku moved over to his curl bar, currently outfitted with 50kgs of weight. This was close to his body weight, but he only had to exert a little to raise and curl it with one arm.
Raising and lowering the bar with little difficulty, Izuku remarked, "Wow, this is even better than I imagined. If Bakugo saw this, he'd have a brain aneurysm..."
Though he had once calculated each point to be equivalent to 5kgs of lifting power, the most Strength Izuku had ever possessed was 10. Now that he had 50, he should be able to deadlift approximately 250kgs. Far from superhuman, but incredible for a 14-year-old.
Returning the curl bar to its usual resting place, Izuku made his way over to his desk, retrieving an Exacto knife from one of the drawers. According to the information in his mind, the [Bronze Skin] Perk did exactly what one might expect, making his skin as hard as bronze. To test this, Izuku traced the Exacto knife across the back of his forearm, his green eyes glistening with curiosity as wherever he traced the blade, his skin gained a reflective bronze hue.
Setting aside the Exacto knife, Izuku pinched his forearm as hard as he could. Nothing happened at first, but the more pressure he put into his fingers, the more prominent the bronze hue. If anyone else were present, they would naturally assume it was the byproduct of a Quirk that allowed him to convert his body to bronze. That could be a minor issue, but Izuku didn't believe the teachers or staff of UA would make a big deal out of it. If push came to shove, he would just feign ignorance until they made him take a Quirk Evaluation Test.
Having confirmed his strength and durability, Izuku still had one thing to test before calling it a day. Like Strength, the most Agility he had ever had was 10. Now that it was 50, Izuku approximated his maximum speed to be around 33 meters per second, roughly 120 kilometers per hour. Compared to his strength, this was easily superhuman...
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Standing outside a fortress-like gate, various thoughts crossed Izuku's mind as he stared up at the four interconnected skyscrapers that formed the main building of UA. Those partaking in the Entrance Exam had been asked to gather in one of the assembly halls for an explanation, but Izuku wasn't in a hurry to enter. Instead, he was using his ability to inspect the status of others, specifically those he recognized.
Spotting a familiar girl with bobbed brown hair, large brown eyes, and tiny blush marks on her face, Izuku immediately inspected her status.
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Name: [Ochaco Uraraka]
Quirk: Zero Gravity
Current Level: 10(11246 EXP)
Effective Level: 15
[Attributes]
Strength: 14
Agility: 12
Vitality: 28
Intelligence: 35
Dexterity: 24
Luck: 46
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("Not too bad...") though Izuku. Her Level wasn't very high, but she was about as strong as an average adult. With her inordinately high Luck stat, she would grow much faster than most people. In other words, she had a lot of latent potential.
Noticing Izuku's gaze, Uraraka, wearing a thick coat and scarf due to the wintry temperature, gave him an awkward but friendly smile as she said, "Hello there. Are you also here to take the Entrance Exam? We can go in together if you'd like."
As Izuku was standing right in front of the entrance, Uraraka thought he might be nervous about stepping inside. She was also feeling anxious, so she thought it might make things easier for both of them if they entered together.
Catching Uraraka a little off guard, Izuku shook his head, calmly replying, "I'm not nervous. I was gathering information on the competition. To that end, you seem like a strong competitor. Might I ask your name?"
Extending his hand, Izuku added, "Mine is Izuku Midoriya. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
Recovering from her brief stupor, Uraraka accepted Izuku's hand, smiling awkwardly as she replied, "It's nice to meet you, Midoriya-kun. My name is Ochaco Uraraka. I wish us both the best of luck in the exam."
Nodding in affirmation, Izuku offered a curt "Likewise." before releasing Uraraka's hand and letting her walk away. It was clear their interaction had intimidated her somewhat, so he didn't attempt to keep her longer than necessary. Instead, he spent a few more minutes observing other students before making his way inside...
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With more than a thousand students filling the auditorium, Izuku didn't attempt to search for his future classmates. Instead, he waited for the person who would be explaining the exam to appear, a famous Pro Hero with blonde hair reminiscent of a cockatiel's crown, triangular sunglasses, a leather outfit, and a series of speakers around his neck.
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Name: [Hizashi Yamada]
Quirk: Voice
Current Level: 37 (7018448 EXP)
Effective Level: 40
[Attributes]
Strength: 52
Agility: 29
Vitality: 130
Intelligence: 78
Dexterity: 59
Luck: 54
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Seeing the man's, Present Mic's stats, Izuku couldn't help thinking ("What is he, a cockroach?"). It was perfectly normal for most Pro Heroes to have high Vitality, making them exceptionally tenacious, but 130 was ridiculous. It wasn't the highest he had observed, but most of them possessed some form of physical mutation or body-enhancement Quirk.
Interrupting Izuku's thoughts, the wannabe cockatiel shouted, "Yeaaah~!" at the top of his voice, amplified by his Quirk. This was yet another reason Izuku had taken his time to enter, as everyone sitting near the front of the auditorium had to cover their ears like a bunch of idiots standing near the speakers at a concert...
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As expected, both the exam and the rules matched Izuku's memory from his previous life. After changing into clothes that were easier to move in, each examinee was asked to report to one of five exam sites, mock cities roughly 5x5 city blocks in size. Their goal was to destroy as many Villain robots as possible before time ran out. To make things interesting, there was also a 0-Point robot that examinees 'could' fight but were advised to avoid. As for what made it different from the other robots, well, it was the size of a building.
Unlike his counterpart in the anime, Izuku had no intention of confronting the 0-Pointer. Instead, he planned to take out some of the weaker robots before spending the remainder of the exam helping others. He might play Hero if Uraraka tripped as she did in the anime, but Izuku doubted things would play out the same way. After all, even random words spoken during a conversation could have a drastic impact on the flow of fate...
Setting aside his wayward thoughts, Izuku surprised several students by opening the armored suitcase he had been carrying around. Present Mic had stated they were allowed to bring along whatever they wanted, so he intended to make use of the 'support tool' he had prepared in advance.
"Is that...is that a sword?" asked a wide-eyed, incredibly confused girl with drill-like horns sticking out of her head.
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Staring at his reflection, a fairly short youth with a rounded face, messy green hair, and matching green eyes muttered, "Of all the people I could have reincarnated as, why did it have to be this little shit...?" Recognizing his reflection as Izuku Midoriya, the main character from a popular anime called My Hero Academia, David, now Izuku, couldn't help exhaling a tired sigh. The Goddess of Reincarnation had informed him he would be transmigrated into the body of a Quirkless human, but he didn't expect it to be the main character. Shaking his head, Izuku muttered, "Whatever. Most people don't have a say in the circumstances of their birth, so I shouldn't be groaning about my reincarnation. Especially with a perk like this..." Staring at the space above his head, Izuku's green eyes blazed with excitement at the words: Izuku Midoriya, Level 3. He hadn't received a sapient system or an omnipotent power like [The Gamer], but that was intentional. He would rather catch a bullet with his brain than have his life dictated by a bunch of Quests, so when presented with the option, David, now Izuku, selected a barebones system that allowed him to inspect his status, the status of others, and allocate his attributes freely. Following the information imprinted in his mind, Izuku closed his eyes and muttered, "Inspect Status..." in a faint, nearly inaudible tone. It turned out that human minds were fairly disorderly, so to prevent his status window from appearing and disappearing randomly, Izuku's system was primarily voice-activated. He could change this in the system's menu but elected to leave it as is for the time being. ------------------------ Name: [Izuku Midoriya] Quirk: Digitalization Current Level: 3 (2933 EXP) Effective Level: 3 [Attributes] Strength: 3 Agility: 3 Vitality: 4 Intelligence: 8 Dexterity: 2 Luck: 10 Free Attributes: 15 Rerolls Available: 1 [Perks] *Available when an Attribute reaches 50* ------------------------ With the attributes of a normal Level 3 averaging around five, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that Izuku, at least prior to David's appropriation, was a fairly weak but intelligent kid. "That luck, though..." muttered Izuku, a curious smile adorning his face as he briefly considered investing his Free Attributes into Luck. According to the information in his mind, Luck didn't affect the probability of favorable events but the rate at which he acquired experience. Each point granted a stacking 10% experience buff, so if he intended to level quickly, he would need a fairly high Luck stat. Fortunately, with each passing month, Izuku would acquire an additional Reroll, allowing him to redistribute his attributes as he pleased. In other words, even if he invested all his AP(Attribute Points) into Luck, he wasn't stuck with his decision for life. Before following through with his initial urge, Izuku focused his mind and analyzed his remaining attributes. Strength corresponded to physical power and durability, while Agility affected his maximum speed and his localized friction coefficient. As for Vitality and Intelligence, the former affected his natural regeneration and bolstered his resistance to abnormal status effects, while the latter influenced his processing speed and ability to retain information. While Intelligence was probably one of the best attributes to invest in, it was Dexterity that garnered Izuku's interest. He initially thought it would function as it did in the tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons, influencing his finesse and sense of balance. Instead, it affected his physical mastery and allowed him to learn various trades and skills more quickly. Not in the literal sense, meaning the skills wouldn't pop up in his status, but he could easily learn martial arts or become proficient in various sports. "Though each attribute complements the others, Dexterity and Luck seem especially useful. If I couldn't redistribute my attributes freely, this would be a difficult decision..." Finished with his muttering, Izuku invested ten of his AP into Luck and the rest into Intelligence. He was currently a thirteen-year-old middle school student, so as tantalizing as the other attributes were, they weren't nearly as important as his ability to retain information. More importantly, so long as he worked hard, it was possible to increase his physical attributes with training and exercise. By willfully keeping his Strength, Agility, and Vitality low, Izuku intended to farm as many Free Attributes as possible between resets. Balling his right hand into a fist, Izuku adopted a confident smile rarely seen on the original's face. He might not be able to acquire One-for-All, but he was sure he would one day be able to stand at the pinnacle of this world. Where he went from there, he wasn't entirely sure. The only thing he knew for certain was that he had been given a new lease on life, and he intended to make the most of it... ... .. . Benefitting from the original's memories, Izuku had no major issues settling into his new life. He initially thought being a teen again would be incredibly awkward, but it turned out his worries were for nothing. The original Izuku didn't have many friends due to being Quirkless, so he just had to keep his head down and focused on the 'grind.' Fortunately, before throwing himself on a grenade to save several of his friends, Izuku, then David, was a member of the United States Army's 9th Engineer Batallion. He may not have been the most outstanding member of his batallion, but he still had the experience of enduring basic training and completing two tours of duty. He was used to waking up before dawn for PT(Physical Training), so it wasn't difficult for him to raise his Strength and Agility to the Level of an average middle schooler. Though a handful of people noticed the change in Izuku's physique and mentality, the only person who made a fuss about it was the original's so-called 'best friend,' Katsuki Bakugo. The latter had been blessed with a powerful Quirk called Explosion, so he reined over Aldera Junior High as its self-proclaimed King. He and Izuku happened to grow up in the same neighborhood, so the two were intimately familiar with one another. More accurately, Bakugo was Izuku's bully, referring to the latter as 'Deku' and being an indignant piece of shit from the ripe old age of four. Upon learning that Izuku was training, Bakugo intercepted him on one of his morning runs to rant about how useless his efforts were. When Izuku tried to ignore him, Bakugo escalated things by making explosions in the palm of his hand. Doing so caused Izuku's body to tense against his will, but he recovered quickly, surprising the spiky-haired teen by asking what society called people who threatened, exploited, or coerced others using their Quirks. It sure as hell wasn't 'Hero.' As someone aspiring to become the Number 1 Hero, Bakugo didn't take kindly to the insinuation he was acting like a villain. Unfortunately, Izuku had just reset his attributes a few days prior, so he ended up suffering a bloody nose and a split lip at the hands of his 'best friend.' He thought his previous life's experience with CQC(Close-Quarters-Combat) would give him an advantage, but his Quirk wasn't the only thing that made Bakugo exceptional. ------------------------ Name: [Katsuki Bakugo] Quirk: Explosion Current Level: 7 (6477 EXP) Effective Level: 11 [Attributes] Strength: 19 Agility: 19 Vitality: 24 Intelligence: 7 Dexterity: 28 Luck: 19 ------------------------ While the average person had approximately ten attributes per Level, Bakugo averaged 16.5. He was also the highest Level among his peers, even exceeding some adults, so it wasn't difficult to understand why he had a bit of a chip on his shoulder. Fortunately, while Izuku started below average, possessing only thirty attributes at the threshold of attaining Level 4, his Free Attribute Points and ability to increase his attributes through training more than made up for it. He had only leveled twice in three months, but his Effective Level at the time of the altercation wasn't too far behind Bakugo's. ------------------------ Name: [Izuku Midoriya] Quirk: Digitalization Current Level: 5 (4401 EXP) Effective Level: 10 [Attributes] Strength: 2 Agility: 2 Vitality: 22 Intelligence: 33 Dexterity: 6 Luck: 35 Free Attributes: 0 Rerolls Available: 1 [Perks] *Available when an Attribute reaches 50* ------------------------ Had Izuku invested his attributes into Strength and Agility, he would have been able to trounce Bakugo. Instead, he had placed 25 points into both Intelligence and Luck while infusing the rest into Vitality. The latter had a drastic effect on his stamina and natural recovery, so enhancing it allowed Izuku to train longer and harder. By the end of that month, he was able to increase his Strength to five and Agility to six, effectively granting himself an additional eleven attributes for 'free.' By descending into Izuku's body at the beginning of his second year in Middle School, the current Izuku had twenty-two months to prepare for the U.A. High School Entrance Exam. At an average of 15 points a month, that would bring his total attributes to 360, granting him an Effective Level of 36. As the average Level among Pro Heroes was only 35, at least in the vicinity of Izuku's house, he should have absolutely no issues passing the exam. What truly concerned Izuku was what he should do about the canon plot. He had only viewed up to Season 6 of the anime, but that was more than enough to know shit was going to hit the fan. If he played his cards right, he might be able to prevent the worst of it. Far wiser, however, would be avoiding such perils entirely. Despite throwing himself on a grenade and earning the title of Hero in his previous life, Izuku didn't have any attachment to the title. So long as he could support himself and a small family, he didn't really need much else. The issue was that the Goddess of Reincarnation had given him the body and identity of the protagonist. If he simply avoided the plot, he would be entrusting the fate of the world to a bunch of kids. Mirio might be able to step up, especially if he acquires 'One-for-All,' but the only guarantees in life were death, taxes, and heartbreak. Fortunately, while Izuku was undecided about his future, U.A. was still the number one High School in the country. If he just wanted to keep an eye on things, he could always join the General, Business, or Support courses. With a few hundred points distributed between Intelligence and Dexterity, he could become one of the greatest inventors in the world. He might not enjoy the fame of some Heroes, but he would certainly be wealthier... ... .. . [April 1st, 2148] After a full year in his new identity, Izuku was finally presented with an event he recognized. It was the first day of their final year in middle school, and their homeroom teacher was joking about everyone wanting to become Heroes. Everyone else was excited by the remark, showing off their Quirks in clear violation of the school rules, but Izuku just cracked a knowing smile. Even with 80% of the population possessing Quirks, less than 0.4% had what it takes to become Pro Heroes. People were ten times more likely to become villains, so Izuku couldn't help feeling a little sympathetic toward the majority of his classmates. Fortunately, unlike them, he was more than qualified. He was also ranked seventh among all middle schoolers in the country, so while everyone else was dreaming of possible futures, Izuku closed his eyes and reconfirmed the course he had decided for his own... ... .. . (A/N: Big Unga Bunga energy...)

Chapter 2: Chapter 2