BNHA: Singularity

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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Hearing the drill-horned girl's question, Izuku's green eyes flashed as he answered, "Indeed. The main body is composed of a special, high-density metal, making it even more resilient than tungsten carbide. Better yet, the blade's interior is filled with a spongy, lightweight material that's excellent at absorbing and scattering shockwaves. The length and weight make it a little difficult to use, but it's ideal for an exam like this."
Not expecting Izuku to suddenly start listing out the specs of his sword, the drill-horned girl, alongside several other students, had a stunned look on her face. Their reactions caused the smile on Izuku's to cramp, but he recovered quickly, extracting the 110cm long sword from its case. It was modeled after the weapon of a character named Caim, someone that had left a deep impression on Izuku in his previous life, so the primarily black blade was much broader and thicker than the average sword.
"Is that even allowed?" asked a fairly tall, serious-looking youth with neatly combed blue hair and square-framed glasses. Izuku immediately recognized him as one of his future classmates, Tenya Ida, so he took a glimpse at his status while replying, "Why wouldn't it be? The handout we were given said support items were permitted."
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Name: [Tenya Ida]
Quirk: Engine
Current Level: 21(115,006 EXP)
Effective Level: 32
[Attributes]
Strength: 37
Agility: 76
Vitality: 44
Intelligence: 57
Dexterity: 63
Luck: 41
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Pushing up his glasses, Ida retorted, "A sword can hardly be called a 'support' item."
Shouldering his weapon, Izuku replied, "Your opinion has been noted. Also, good luck during the exam."
Frowning slightly, Ida looked like he had more to say but changed his mind when Present Mic abruptly shouted, "And begin...!" from his perch atop a tower-like observation platform.
While most people were still confused by the sudden announcement, Izuku had been waiting for it since the start. Thus, while most of the examinees were standing around like confused mannequins, he bolted into the faux city in search of Villain bots.
Bursting forth from one of the buildings, a robot that looked like a suped-up version of Wall-E charged at Izuku, its right arm fitted with a gatling gun while its left had a vice-like gripper. The former only fired paintballs, but you would lose points if you got struck by them and didn't possess a Quirk that enhanced your durability.
As the aforementioned robot was merely a 1-Pointer, Izuku threw caution to the wind and charged directly at it. He wasn't sure his attack would be able to rip through the robot's metallic plating and joints, but that wasn't going to stop him from trying.
Slipping past the robot on its left side, opposite the gatling gun, Izuku mustered all his strength to aim at the automaton's vertebrae-like neck. The latter was an intentional design flaw, so not only did Izuku's sword slice through it, but the robot's entire body crumbled.
Looking back at the robot's remains, Izuku blinked several times as he thought, ("Seriously? What is it made out of, Legos?")
Unfortunately, while his ability to inspect a target's status even applied to animals, Izuku couldn't see the 1-Pointer's stats. He also didn't have time to stand around dawdling, so he ignored the nearby 1-Pointers and made his way toward the city center. He suspected that the higher-value robots could be found there, so he planned to harvest at least fifty points before shifting his focus to helping people.
With the average examinee possessing between 10-15 Agility, Izuku was among the first to reach the city center. There, he found a large group of 1-Pointers acting as footsoldiers for five 2-Pointers and a single 3-Pointer. Their numbers were fairly intimidating, but Izuku only hesitated for a brief moment before charging directly at them. Doing so got him peppered with literally hundreds of paintball rounds, but he was confident the examiners would notice his [Bronze Skin] and not dock him any points.
After breaking through the blockade of 1-Pointers by slicing through two of their necks, Izuku leaped at the nearest 2-Pointer, a quadrupedal robot with a sleek body and a scorpion-like tail. It appeared to be far more agile than the 1-Pointers, but its movements were limited due to the proximity of other robots.
Diving under the 2-Pointer's tail, Izuku stabbed his sword deep into the automaton's exposed core. Grease, oil, and what Izuku presumed to be hydraulic fluid burst out of it, but Izuku managed to pull away before it could get onto his face or eyes.
Just as Izuku was about to attack his second 2-Pointer, a heavy force stuck him in the side. He didn't suffer any serious injuries, but he let go of his sword and was knocked off balance by a 2-Pointer that had attacked from his blind spot.
"Fuck...!" hissed Izuku, bounding to his feet without trying to recover his sword. In hindsight, charging into a large group of enemies alone wasn't the smartest decision he could have made. However, as this was his first time participating in this type of battle, he didn't have any experiences to draw from. In his previous world, battle typically meant hunkering down and firing at enemies from cover. Clashing against a group of robots with a sword wasn't exactly taught in BCT(Basic Combat Training)...
Before Izuku could consider his next course of action, a high-pressured but strangely temperate wave of steam washed over him, the result of a 'missile' fired by the 3-Pointer. The latter was designed like a tank with a series of rocket launchers on its shoulders, but instead of exploding into a ball of heat and death, it erupted into a cloud of rapidly-expanding foam that would entrap anyone unfortunate to get caught in the blast radius.
("Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck...!") screamed Izuku, albeit only within his mind. Getting trapped within the foam meant disqualification, so he musted all his strength to break free before it could fully condense.
Emerging from the foam right in front of the 3-Pointer, the depths of Izuku's green eyes emitted a faint glow as he grit his teeth and punched the tanky machine directly in its chassis. Fortunately, while the material resembled reinforced metal plating, its toughness was more like plastic that had been shattered and glued back together. Izuku's entire forearm turned bronze due to the counterforces exerted on it, but he managed to cave in what approximated the 3-Pointer's chest cavity.
Refusing to make the same mistake a third time, Izuku didn't stop to revel in his accomplishment. There were still four 2-Pointers and at least fifteen 1-Pointers present. He couldn't allow them to encircle and attack him from his blind spots, so he leaped over the remains of the 3-Pointer and made a beeline for the nearest building...
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Observing Izuku and the other students from a control room filled with monitors, the Principal of UA, a 'man' resembling the combination of a cat, a dog, and a bear with white fur, mused, "My, it would appear we've got a reckless one on our hands. Charging into a large group of enemies all by himself? Not what I expected from one of the top students in the nation."
Responding to the Principal's, Nezu's, words, an incredibly lanky man with skeletal features and prominent bangs framing his face remarked, "He's a fiery one, that's for sure. But isn't he the 'Quirkless' that was mentioned in the briefing? If that's the case, how do you explain his speed? He's nearly as fast as that boy with engines in his legs."
"I'm curious about that as well," replied Nezu, pulling up Izuku's file as he spoke. The latter had garnered significant attention as the first Quirkless student to apply to the Hero Course, so each of the teachers present was at least vaguely aware of his circumstances.
Though he had memorized the files of every single applicant, Nezu felt inclined to read out, "Izuku Midoriya, fourteen years old, Blood Type: O. He was diagnosed as Quirkless at the age of four and demonstrated no obvious signs of a late-stage awakening throughout elementary or middle school. There is mention of him starting to exercise around his thirteenth birthday, but his most recent physical fitness test indicated he was fairly average among his peers. In terms of academics, however, his scores are off the charts."
As Nezu read off Izuku's information, the skeletal man, better known as the #1 Hero, All Might, couldn't help frowning as he balled his hands into fists. There were cases of people awakening their Quirks during puberty, but Izuku's file told a different story. It was almost like he had 'received' a Quirk from someone else...
Seeing through All Might's thoughts, Nezu adopted an assuring tone as he said, "Now, now, let's not jump to any conclusions. I'm certain there's a perfectly logical explanation for the disparity between Midoriya-kun's file and his current performance. Once the exam has concluded, we will invite him for an interview. Would you like to participate?"
Maintaining a grim countenance, All Might nodded in affirmation but kept his eyes fixed on Izuku. His expression gave the impression he was angry, but while that was certainly the case, the glimmer in his eyes was one of conviction, not hate. If his suspicions proved true, he would do everything in his power to ensure Izuku could break free from the influence that had taken hold of him. That was his duty as both the #1 Hero and a teacher...
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Unaware of the attention his actions had garnered, Izuku took advantage of the urban setting to conceal himself and eliminate Villain bots along the periphery. Fortunately, about five minutes into the exam, other examinees began to arrive. Once it was no longer twenty against one, he had a much easier time dealing with the Villain Bots. Thanks to that, he managed to acquire 38 points by the time a nearby building collapsed, the result of a colossal, 15m treaded robot rising from beneath its foundation.
Though he had known the 0-Pointer would be big, the sight of it caused Izuku's body to tense against his will. It didn't have any weapons like the other Villain bots, but its size allowed it to move through and topple over buildings as if they were made of glass. It had a few notable weak points, but he would need to leap onto it from above to reach them.
Voicing Izuku's thoughts aloud, a nearby examinee exclaimed, "How the hell are we supposed to beat that thing!?" prompting another to respond, "Just run away, you idiot!"
Seemingly prompted by the second voice, the examinees gathered near the city center began to flee as fast as their feet could. One of the fastest was Ida, who, upon noticing Izuku, briefly looked his way before running past.
Feeling the wind pressure from Ida's sprint smack him in the face, Izuku couldn't help thinking he had 'experienced' this before. He was almost certain something similar had transpired in the anime. Fortunately, while the original Izuku had been immobilized by fear, the transmigrated David was relatively calm. It was true that he had frozen up, but only for a brief moment. Thus, when Ida looked over, it wasn't fear he had seen on Izuku's face. It was curiosity...
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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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Chapter 3: Chapter 3