BNHA: Singularity

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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With the 0-Pointer using massive tank treads to get around, there was a gap nearly three meters tall beneath its chassis. If Izuku could get under and then behind it, he may be able to climb onto its back. The risks were many, but one of the reasons the examiners waited until the last minute to release it was because it was programmed to 'not' attack students. After all, if someone died during a mere entrance exam, UA's reputation would plummet.
Confident of his assertions, Izuku waited until the 0-Pointer turned its upper body to attack a building before rushing at it. The previous night, he had been able to cover 50m and 100m in just under 4 and 6 seconds. His maximum speed should be around 33m/s, but he couldn't confirm it since a local policeman saw how fast he was running and warned him not to use his 'Quirk' in public.
Though the ruined terrain slowed him down a bit, Izuku reached the base of the 0-Pointer in around seven seconds. He failed to factor in the time it would take him to decrease his momentum, but it ultimately didn't matter as the 0-Pointer was designed to be exceptionally slow. Even with treads that allowed it to turn in place, it took several seconds to do so. By then, Izuku was already on its back, climbing up its multi-segmented spine with an adrenaline-fueled grin on his face.
"Thirty seconds remaining...!" shouted Present Mic, but Izuku didn't hear him. All he could hear were his heartbeat, pounding in his ears, and the sound of the destruction wrought by the 0-Pointer. Unfortunately, while he was able to reach the top of the giant robot, that was the extent of Izuku's planning. The 0-Pointer had several obvious weak spots, but he lacked the power to take advantage of them.
("So this...is my current limit...") thought Izuku, gasping even in his mind. He guesstimated it would take at least 500 Strength for his punches to have any meaningful effect on the 0-Pointers legitimate armored plating. He could reach that in about two and a half years with his current training method, but it would require him to remain weak and avoid trouble at all costs...
With the 0-Pointer abruptly shutting down, Izuku blinked to awareness just in time to hear Present Mic shouting, "And that's it, ladies and gents! This year's UA High Entrance Exam has officially come to a close! I hope everyone did their best because it's too late for regrets now!"
"Haaaa...."
Plopping onto his bottom and subsequently lying atop the 0-Pointers head, Izuku closed his eyes and silently lamented that he hadn't been transmigrated a few years earlier. Sure, growing up and going through elementary school would have been a pain in the ass, but if he had a full ten years to prepare, his status would be at least five times what it was now.
Fortunately, while he was more than a little dissatisfied with the outcome of the Entrance Exam, Izuku knew it was only a matter of time before he surpassed the majority of his peers. He might not be able to top the Hero Billboard Chart, but that was never his goal. He only enrolled in the Hero Course because there was a certain little girl he felt compelled to save at all costs...
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While most of the examinees quickly left the mock city after the entrance exam, Izuku had a grim countenance as he dug through the rubble at the city center. The sword he brought with him might not appear expensive at a glance, but acquiring the materials and manufacturing it cost more than &yen;15,000,000. He had more than enough savings to commission a new one, but he was currently saving up to purchase a decently-sized house and a plot of land in the countryside...
Interrupting Izuku's search, the familiar, somewhat timid-sounding voice of Uraraka called out to him, saying, "Excuse me, Midoriya-kun? Could this be what you're searching for...?"
Rising to his feet and turning in a single motion, Izuku's round green eyes glistened when he saw the sword in Uraraka's hands. The previously grim look on his face was nowhere to be seen. Instead, an uncontainable smile developed across his face as he answered, "We meet again, Uraraka-san. And yes, that is exactly what I was searching for. Did you pick it up during the exam?"
Smiling bashfully, Uraraka proferred the sword to Izuku as she replied, "Sorry if there are any scratches on it. I found it lying on the ground, so I picked it up and tried using it. It made taking out the robots a lot easier, ehehe~"
Without bothering to inspect the blade, Izuku's smile broadened as he said, "I'm glad to hear that. And don't worry. By returning it to me, you've done me a tremendous service and saved me a ton of money. If you need my help, don't hesitate to ask. I'm someone who always repays his debts."
Chuckling nervously, Uraraka waved her hands as she replied, "There's no need for that. I mean, it's just one sword. How much could it have cost...?"
Shaking his head, Izuku didn't hesitate to reveal, "Don't be so quick to judge. If sold for its material value alone, the price of this sword would easily exceed &yen;13,000,000."
Hearing Izuku's words, the previously bashful smile on Uraraka's face cramped. She was one of the many individuals who sought to become a Hero for financial stability, so Izuku mentioning his sword's worth caused her brain to short-circuit. It wasn't a ludicrous amount, but it was enough to purchase one of the more economical sports cars...
Amused by Uraraka's reaction, Izuku shouldered his sword and asked, "What's wrong? Are you regretting giving it back to me?" in a joking tone.
Regaining her senses, Uraraka shook her head and waved her hands as she stammered, "T-That isn't the case! I...I was just..."
Unable to come up with an excuse, Uraraka's words gradually trailed off, her brown eyes meeting Izuku's for several seconds before she abruptly turned around and ran away at her maximum speed, shouting, "This is all just a misunderstanding...!" as she went.
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Though he had gotten accustomed to the people of this world behaving differently than those of his previous life, Izuku was still caught off guard by Uraraka's escape. Her behavior exuded a certain charm, but he would be lying if he didn't say her response was a little over the top.
Shaking his head, Izuku waited for Uraraka to cover a fair distance before heading in the same direction. The results of the Entrance Exam wouldn't be published until next week. If he were accepted, the UA Academic term would begin on April 1st. That left Izuku with a little more than five weeks to prepare and, most importantly, adapt to his present capabilities...
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Interrupting Izuku's plans, Present Mic stopped him as he attempted to leave, singing, "Yo, yo, yo, are you Izuku Midoriya~kun? Mind coming with me for a moment~?" while performing a strange, walking dance routine.
Though he was 'very' tempted to refuse, Izuku nodded and replied, "Yes, I'm Izuku Midoriya. Might I ask what you need me for?"
Striking a pose, Present Mic pointed toward Izuku as he responded with an amplified "Yeaaaaaah~!" Then, in a far more normal tone, he explained, "The Principal wants to talk with you. It's nothing serious, but he noticed some irregularities during your entrance exam. He needs to ask you some questions to fairly evaluate your results."
As he anticipated something like this occurring, Izuku wasn't surprised by Present Mic's words. It was a bit sooner than he expected, but he nodded a second time, replying, "Sure. My Kaa-chan isn't expecting me home until later this afternoon, so I've got time."
Striking another pose, Present Mic exclaimed, "Right on~!" before leading the way to the Principal's office, a well-lit room that provided an overview of the entire campus from one of UA's central towers. There, Izuku came face-to-face with the infamous 'mascot' of My Hero Academia, one of the few animals that had awakened a Quirk.
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Name: [Subject 301]
Quirk: High Spec
Current Level: 8 (7004 EXP)
Effective Level: 82
[Attributes]
Strength: 2
Agility: 17
Vitality: 33
Intelligence: 549
Dexterity: 41
Luck: 183
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Though he was surprised by Nezu's status, particularly his Intelligence, the little white mouse-bear-thing wasn't the only one in the room. There was a 'very' familiar, exceptionally muscular man standing off to the side, his trademark smile and rabbit-like hair recognizable to people around the globe.
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Name: [Toshinori Yagi]
Quirk: Transfer, Stockpiling, Singularity, Gearshift(sealed), Fa Jin(sealed), Danger Sense(sealed), Blackwhip(sealed), Smokescreen(sealed), Float(sealed)
Current Level: 20,108 (1,094,563,994,217 EXP)
Effective Level: 60,563
[Attributes]
Strength: 219,703
Agility: 54,256
Vitality: 299,492
Intelligence: 69
Dexterity: 32,008
Luck: 108
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("Holy fucking shit...") thought Izuku, his body tensing and eyes becoming as round as saucers. Before now, the highest Level he had seen was 508, belonging to Mt. Lady in her giant form. He knew Toshinori, better known as All Might, had to be stronger, but what kind of ridiculous shit was Level 60,563!?
As he was used to people being starstruck by his presence, Izuku's slack-jawed response didn't trigger any red flags in All Might's mind. Instead, he made a thumbs-up pose and said, "Greetings, Midoriya-shonen! I had the opportunity to witness your performance in the Entrance Exam! Some of your actions were a little reckless, but I see the makings of a true Hero in you! Keep it up...!"
Recovering from his stupor, Izuku forced a smile as he replied, "Thanks. That means a lot coming from Japan's #1 Hero. I promise to do my best to meet your expectations."
With his original self being one of All Might's biggest fans, Izuku wasn't insincere when he said he wanted to match up to All Might's expectations. The man wasn't without flaws, but there was a reason he was the 'Symbol of Peace' and one of the most memorable GOATs in anime.
Nodding in approval, Nezu inserted himself into the discussion by saying, "I also have high hopes for your future, Midoriya-kun. That's why I called you here on such short notice. Nothing is official just yet, but your efforts earned you more than enough points to qualify for the Hero Course. There are just a few things we need to make certain of before you can become a student at UA."
Standing a little straighter, a genuine smile developed across Izuku's face as he asserted, "So long as they don't pry into my personal or private life, I would be happy to answer your questions, Principal Nezu."
Nodding a second time, Nezu said, "I understand. However, as most of my questions are related to your capabilities, I'm afraid they will infringe on your privacy a bit. The Association has entrusted us with the heavy responsibility of preparing the next generation of Heroes, so we need to know what you're capable of if we're to guide you properly."
Supplying a nod of his own, Izuku replied, "Fair enough. I'm assuming this is related to my Quirk?"
Adopting a strangely human smile, Nezu answered, "Indeed. According to your medical and academic records, you should be Quirkless. I'm curious to know when you awakened one and, more importantly, why you elected to keep it a secret."
Matching Nezu's expression, Izuku rebutted, "To be fair, I did inform my mother. And now that you're the one who's asking, I'm planning to inform you as well. As for why I didn't tell anyone else...it's due to the nature of my Quirk. Based on my research, there hasn't been anything like it in the history of Quirks. I was afraid that if word got out, my Kaa-chan would be pressured into enlisting me in a Quirk study program. She was enduring a lot of stress at the time, and I didn't wish to make things worse."
Hanging his head slightly, Nezu muttered, "I see..." in a faint tone. He was well aware of the double life Izuku's father lived, so he couldn't blame the former for being 'cautious.' Especially if his Quirk was as unique as he said it was.
After waiting several seconds, Nezu raised his head, regaining his smile as he said, "You're a very considerate boy. Now that you've mentioned it, however, I can't help feeling curious about the nature of your Quirk. Will you share it with us?"
Nodding his head, Izuku replied, "Of course. The two of you are among the most respected people in all of Japan. I believe that, even if I tell you everything, you won't expose my abilities to the public."
"You have my word," replied Nezu, his expression conveying a sincerity rarely found in humans. He knew what it was like to be experimented on and studied, so he would never allow his students to suffer a similar fate.
Though it was unnecessary, All Might followed Nezu's words by stating, "As a Hero, it is my sworn duty to protect the people within my reach. I promise you, Izuku Midoriya. No matter what happens, I will not allow any harm to befall you."
Feeling All Might's 'charisma' crash into him like a pressure wave, Izuku was momentarily stunned. He had heard heartfelt claims before, but this was the first time he could feel the 'weight' of someone's promise. It was a strange but reassuring feeling. Thus, after a long moment of silence, he adopted a serious expression and began his account, stating, "It all began two years ago when I looked into my bathroom mirror..."
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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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Chapter 4: Chapter 4