BNHA: Singularity

After listening to Izuku's explanation, including the parts about him being able to see other people's statuses and revise his attributes, Nezu's eyes glistened with curiosity.
"I can see why you kept your power a secret," said Nezu. "Even if it were just the power to ascertain a person's identity, your Quirk is remarkable. The power to quantify a person's attributes and freely allocate your own is simply outstanding."
Unable to restrain his curiosity, Nezu couldn't help asking, "Do you mind apprising me of my attributes?"
Piggybacking off of Nezu's words, All Might's tone was markedly more serious as he said, "If it isn't too much of an inconvenience, I'd like you to do the same for me..."
Nodding his head, Izuku asked, "Mind lending me a piece of paper? It would be a lot easier to write them down."
Happily assenting to Izuku's request, Nezu watched with intrigue as the former wrote down his information. Both his and All Might's bodies tensed when Izuku wrote their names as Subject 301 and Toshinori Yagi, but they recovered quickly.
Staring at his status sheet with interest, Nezu mused, "So this is how the world quantifies my Intelligence...how fascinating..."
Agreeing with Nezu's statement, All Might gave a curt nod and muttered, "It really is an incredible Quirk..." while staring intently at the Quirks Izuku had written for him.
Shifting his attention to All Might's status sheet, Nezu's smile broadened as he noted, "As impressive as my Intelligence is, your attributes are truly remarkable, All Might. Seeing your Strength and Vitality, I think it's safe to say you aren't just the #1 Hero in Japan, but the entire world."
Restraining the urge to laugh, All Might adopted his trademark smile as he replied, "You honor me with your words, Sir." Then, shifting his steely blue eyes to Izuku, he added, "As for you, young Midoriya, there's something I would like to ask. With your power, it would be a simple matter to secure your place as one of the top intellectuals in the entire world. Tell me, why did you choose to become a Hero?"
Having long prepared for such a question, Izuku didn't hesitate to answer, "Because the world needs Heroes." in a firm tone. His true reasons were a little more complicated, but that didn't affect the sincerity of his response. He wouldn't have joined the Army or leaped onto a grenade if he lacked a spirit of self-sacrifice.
Seeing the conviction in Izuku's clear green eyes, All Might's abruptly flashed. If there were any doubts in his heart about Izuku being a spy, he was now certain that wasn't the case. Not only would his former nemesis never relinquish such a powerful Quirk, but Izuku's mentality was, through and through, that of a Hero.
Placing his hands on Izuku's shoulders, All Might left the former feeling speechless as he reaffirmed, "You're going to make an exceptional Hero, Izuku Midoriya. I guarantee it..."
Though the intensity of All Might's statement gave him delusions of being chosen as his successor, Izuku, unfortunately, couldn't broach the subject on his own. He also believed in his Quirk and its ability to facilitate endless growth, so once he recovered, he adopted a gratified smile and replied, "I won't let you down." with confidence.
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After returning home and greeting his mother, who now walked around in far more 'conservative' clothing, Izuku retired to his room and immediately plunged face-first onto his bed. He hadn't intended to expose himself this early, but now that he had, it felt like a tremendous weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
("I wonder if this is a byproduct of the original's obsession...?") thought Izuku, slowly turning himself over to stare at the ceiling. One of the very first things he did after transmigrating was store away the original's vast collection of All Might merchandise, but that hadn't erased the ten years of obsessive fanaticism locked away in the back of his mind. He was just thankful he hadn't made an ass of himself the moment he encountered All Might in person...
Closing his eyes, Izuku reflected on the encounter for several minutes. Before leaving, Nezu had promised to help him awaken the full potential of his Quirk. Izuku thanked him for his consideration, but unless the tiny chimera could come up with a way for him to grind experience, there was only so much UA could provide him.
With such thoughts in mind, Izuku sat up, grabbed his journal, and opened his status. He had developed the habit of checking it before bed and documenting his progress. After all, if he abruptly gained a bunch of experience in one day, it would be useful to repeat the same actions in the future.
"Oh...?"
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Name: [Izuku Midoriya]
Quirk: Digitalization
Current Level: 15 (43,841 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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Though there were no changes in his attributes or perks, Izuku's eyes shone when he noticed his experience had increased by 1,622 since that morning. He knew he gained increased experience from fighting thanks to his spat with Bakugo, but this drastically exceeded his expectations. Even when he signed up for some self-defense classes at a local dojo, the most experience he earned in a single day was 193.
"It appears that enrolling in the Hero Course was the correct choice. The only question is, is this experience the byproduct of defeating Villain bots or the result of my mental state at the time? If it's the former, I'll need to obtain my Provisional Hero License and apply for a Work Study as soon as possible..."
As the most common method of acquiring experience in video games was defeating monsters, Izuku presumed the fastest way to increase his Level was to defeat villains. He had formed this conclusion on the very first day, but it wasn't something he could verify since confronting villains without a Hero's License was against the law. He was also very weak at the time, so actively seeking out villains was like asking to be hospitalized, if not much worse...
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"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!?"
Hearing his mother scream, Izuku burst out of his room and bolted down the stairs with a fierce gleam in his eyes. Home invasions weren't common in Musutafu, his hometown and the city surrounding UA, but he would be damned if he allowed something to happen to his mother.
Nearly causing Izuku to trip, a familiar voice shouted, "Greetings, young Midoriya! We meet again!" the moment he rounded the corner leading to his home's entryway.
Regaining his footing, Izuku stared incredulously at the figure towering over his mother, the latter of which had fallen onto her butt. After all, the person at their door was none other than Japan's #1 Hero...
"All Might..." muttered Izuku, quickly collecting himself and helping his mother to her feet as he questioned, "Why have you come to my home? Did the Principal need something from me?"
Waving his hand in front of his face, All Might replied, "Nothing of the sort. I'm here today because I wanted to talk to you about something. Can you lend me some of your time?"
Though his heart was pounding heavily in his chest, Izuku did his best to appear calm as he replied, "Sure. I mean, you came all this way. It would be rude of me to refuse..."
Shifting his attention to his mother, who was still in shock, Izuku smiled wryly and asked, "Can you prepare some tea for us, Kaa-chan?"
"Eh...?"
Coming to her senses, Inko turned to meet Izuku's gaze, her round eyes expressing profound confusion as she answered, "Yes...?" as if asking him to repeat what he had just said.
Grasping his mother's shoulder, Izuku gently guided her toward the living room and kitchen as he said, "Please, come inside." to All Might. The latter was currently wearing a yellow business suit, but anyone could recognize him due to his impressive stature and iconic hairstyle. If he kept standing in the doorway, people from the surrounding neighborhood were bound to start gathering outside their house.
Nodding his head, All Might replied, "Well then, please excuse me..." as he made his way inside and removed his shoes. Then, as there were no guest slippers that could fit his massive feet, he followed after Izuku and Inko in his socks.
"This is a nice little house you have here," remarked All Might, attempting to ease tensions. "I was surprised to learn you had a place so close to the school. It'll make your future commute a lot easier."
Latching onto All Might's remark, Inko blinked several times and asked, "Wait, does that mean Izuku has been accepted into UA High?" before abruptly exclaiming, "Are you going to be his teacher!?"
Exhaling a light-hearted chuckle, All Might casually replied, "Something along those lines. It's a secret, though, so please don't go sharing it with your neighbors."
Nodding her head rapidly, Inko replied, "Of course!" Then, having mostly recovered from her previous stupor, she turned to Izuku, smiling gently as she added, "I'm okay now, sweetheart. You and Mr. All Might should make yourselves comfortable while I prepare tea and snacks."
Releasing his mother's shoulder, Izuku replied, "Okay, Kaa-chan. Take your time."
With Inko scurrying off to the kitchen, Izuku and All Might sat opposite one another on a pair of sofas separated by a square table. Once they had, the atmosphere suddenly became tense as All Might asked, "Are you able to check my status right now, or are there some requirements for you to do so?"
Shaking his head, Izuku replied, "As far as I know, the only requirement is to see my target in person. I've tried using it while watching television and surfing the internet, but it didn't work."
Nodding his head, All Might responded with a curt "I see..." before getting to the point of his visit, his countenance becoming unquestionably serious as he said, "You've seen that I possess multiple Quirks, one of which lets me transfer my powers to another. Tell me, Izuku Midoriya...if you were to possess my powers, the Quirks that allowed me to become the Symbol of Peace, how would you use them?"
Though he had somewhat anticipated All Might's question, Izuku's mind blanked when he heard it. If it were two days prior, he would have said he had no need for 'One-for-All.' That was before he knew how vast the gap between All Might and other people was. Even if he found a way to Level quickly, he couldn't fathom reaching Level 60,000...
"I honestly don't know," replied Izuku. "I would certainly do my best to use it responsibly, but I'm not even sure I could keep it under control. It amazes me how you don't annihilate everything in your surroundings by simply walking..."
While Izuku's answer wasn't exactly what he was looking for, All Might appreciated his honesty. It was much better than him agreeing without hesitation or blathering about how he would use his power to become the #1 Hero.
Nodding his head in approval, All Might said, "Thank you for your honesty. In exchange, allow me to tell you why I came to Musutafu and decided to become a teacher at UA. The truth is that I'm searching for a successor, someone that can lead the next generation and replace me as the Symbol of Peace. And you, young Midoriya, are one of the people I'm considering for that responsibility..."
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Hearing All Might mention he was a candidate to succeed 'One-for-All,' Izuku would be lying if he said he wasn't tempted. If he managed to get his hands on such power, he could breeze through the rest of his life. The issue was that 'with great power came great responsibility.' Furthermore, while he was determined to become more powerful, Izuku wasn't sure he wanted to spend the rest of his life as a Pro Hero, much less the 'Symbol of Peace.'
Closing his eyes, Izuku both surprised and impressed All Might by saying, "As I am, I'm unworthy of such power. After all, while it's true that I want to help people, my reasons for becoming a Hero are fairly selfish. Leading the next generation and becoming the Symbol of Peace...I'm not sure I'm capable of such selflessness..."
Catching Izuku by surprise, All Might exhaled a throaty laugh, smacking his leg several times before adopting a massive grin and saying, "Worry not, young Midoriya! While it's true I'm looking for a successor, it's not a pressing matter that requires an immediate response. Use these next few years at UA to better understand the kind of Hero you want to be. It's not too late to give me an answer once you graduate."
Without waiting for Izuku to respond, All Might rose to his feet and added, "It seems our time together has to be cut short. I hear citizens in need of assistance, so I must go to them. Farewell, young Midoriya! I look forward to observing your growth, both as a person and a Hero!"
Finished with what he had to say, All Might bolted from the room without giving Izuku a chance to see him out. As a result, the latter was left slack-jawed and silent until his mother arrived with hot tea and an entire platter of snacks...
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[April 1st, 2149]
After more than a month of hard training, allowing him to reach Level 16, it was finally time for Izuku to attend his first day at UA High.
Similar to the original, Izuku had been placed into Class 1-A. He wouldn't have minded being put into Class 1-B, but being in a familiar setting was always preferable to going in blind.
Entering through his class's massive door, Izuku was surprised to find he wasn't the first person to arrive. There was nearly a full hour until the first bell, so it made little sense for anyone else to be there.
Noticing Izuku's arrival, a rather short girl with large eyes, a larger-than-average mouth, and dark green hair fashioned into an ornate bow that extended past her hips stared back at him. Her hands were also larger than average, but instead of appearing grotesque, her overall appearance was fairly cute.
Touching her lips with one of her oversized fingers, the green-haired girl remarked, "I didn't expect anyone else to arrive this early, ribbit. I was so nervous that I would be late that I came in a full hour early. I'm Tsuyu, by the way. Tsuyu Asui."
Recovering from his brief stupor, Izuku adopted a friendly smile, raising his hand as he replied, "I'm Izuku Midoriya. It's a pleasure to meet you, Asui-san."
Shaking her head, Asui said, "Just call me Tsuyu. You're the first person I've met since becoming a student at UA, so I'd like it if we could become friends, ribbit."
Smiling a little wider, Izuku replied, "I'd like that too, Tsuyu. As such, feel free to address me as Izuku."
Seemingly satisfied by Izuku's response, Tsuyu adopted a similarly broad smile, replying, "Okay, Izuku." before rising to her feet. There were still 51 minutes until class began, so she figured they could chat a bit once Izuku got situated at his desk.
Understanding Tsuyu's intentions, Izuku made his way over to his desk, Seat No. 18, setting down his stuff as he asked, "This may sound a little rude, but does your Quirk have anything to do with frogs? I really don't mean to sound insulting, but that's the first impression I got when I saw you. Your verbal tick would seem to suggest I'm right."
Instead of answering Izuku's question directly, Tsuyu tilted her head to the side and asked, "If you had to say, what kind of frog do you think I resemble?"
Though he was somewhat taken aback by Tsuyu's response, Izuku didn't hesitate to reply, "A tree frog...?" in a questioning tone.
Adopting a smile, Tsuyu gave a slight nod and said, "You're right. My Quirk is related to frogs, ribbit. What about you, Izuku-chan?"
Ignoring the fact that Tsuyu had added the chan suffix to his name, Izuku explained, "My Quirk enhances my strength, speed, reflexes, and intellect, but the effect diminishes if I focus on more than one. I also need time to adapt to the changes in my body, so I can't freely switch from a strength-focused build to an intelligence build on the spot. Still, it's a pretty useful Quirk."
Blinking in surprise, Tsuyu remarked, "Sounds strong. My Quirk only lets me do the things a frog can do, ribbit. I'm confident in my tongue and leg strength, but my other abilities are lackluster."
"Your tongue?" asked Izuku, fully aware that Tsuyu could extend her tongue roughly 20m. After all, when he inspected someone's status, he gained intuitive knowledge of their listed Quirks.
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Name: [Tsuyu Asui]
Quirk: Frog
Current Level: 20 (102,405 EXP)
Effective Level: 28
[Attributes]
Strength: 24
Agility: 55
Vitality: 39
Intelligence: 52
Dexterity: 63
Luck: 49
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Though it was a little embarrassing, Tsuyu extended her tongue until it dangled around her stomach, revealing, "I can extend my tongue around 20m and use it to grab hold of objects and people, ribbit. If I push myself, I can lift around 300kgs."
Blinking several times, Izuku parroted, "Three hundred kilos? Seriously? That's incredible, Tsuyu."
As she wasn't accustomed to praise from people outside her family, a faint blush colored Tsuyu's cheeks as she snappily retracted her tongue. Unlike the original, the current Izuku put a lot of effort into his physical appearance. He kept his hair short and faded on the sides, but the most notable difference was his confidence. While the original struggled with all manner of esteem issues, to the point he would celebrate when a girl talked to him, the current Izuku gave off a mature but approachable vibe.
Amused by Tsuyu's reaction, Izuku teased, "I wasn't aware frogs could blush. You're going to be popular once you become a Hero."
Furrowing her brows slightly, Tsuyu adopted a reproaching tone as she said, "It's not nice to tease people, Izuku-chan. Besides, I might have a frog-based Quirk, but I'm still a human. It's normal for me to blush, ribbit."
Deepening the ruddy hue in Tsuyu's cheeks, Izuku's smile widened as he replied, "It suits you."
"Gnuuu..."
Feeling that Izuku was a little 'too' playful, Tsuyu briefly contemplated giving him a smack with her tongue. Instead, she combed back the bangs on the right side of her face and changed topics, focusing on subjects like which middle schools they originated from, the Entrance Exam, and what kind of Heroes each wanted to be...
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Though he enjoyed talking with Tsuyu, Izuku was relieved when other students began to arrive around half an hour before the bell. The first among them was Ida, who seemed genuinely shocked to discover others had come before him. Shortly after, one of the people Izuku had a vested interest in made her appearance, a tall, mature-looking girl with intelligent eyes and raven-black hair tied up in a spiky ponytail.
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Name: [Momo Yaoyorozu]
Quirk: Creation
Current Level: 14(39,942 EXP)
Effective Level: 30
[Attributes]
Strength: 21
Agility: 25
Vitality: 81
Intelligence: 73
Dexterity: 40
Luck: 63
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Surprising by Yaoyorozu's Vitality and Intelligence attributes, Izuku's gaze lingered a little longer than it should have, prompting Tsuyu to remark, "It isn't polite to stare, Izuku-chan." in a chiding tone.
As the classroom wasn't very large, and there were only the four of them present, Yaoyorozu also noticed Izuku's gaze, a polite smile adorning her face as she crossed her hands in front of her, gave a slight bow, and said, "Greetings, fellow students of Class 1-A. My name is Momo Yaoyorozu. I look forward to working alongside each of you as we endeavor to become dependable Heroes."
Seizing the opportunity Yaoyorozu had created, Ida rose from his seat like a spring, exclaiming, "What an excellent greeting! I, Tenya Ida, am also looking forward to working with everyone in our class! May we all go on to become great Heroes!"
Seeing how 'intense' Yaoyorozu and Ida were, Tsuyu briefly considered not getting involved with them. Unfortunately, she already viewed Izuku as a friend, so she was left with little choice when he said, "I see the two of you are morning people. However, while it's great to be spirited, it could cause a misunderstanding if someone were to hear you shout. My name is Izuku Midoriya, by the way. It's a pleasure to meet you, Yaoyorozu-san."
Piggybacking off of Izuku's words, Tsuyu gave a slight nod, adding, "And I'm Tsuyu. Tsuyu Asui, ribbit."
Smiling slightly wider than before, Yaoyorozu repeated, "Tenya Ida, Izuku Midoriya, and Tsuyu Asui. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. We'll be in each others' care these next three years, so please watch over and inform me if there's anything I'm doing wrong or could improve upon. I'm always open to constructive criticisms."
"Same here," replied Izuku. Then, to break the ice, he added, "Now, why don't you drop your stuff off, and then the four of us can get to know one another? Before you arrived, Tsuyu and I were discussing what our first class might be. She thinks we'll be doing introductions, while I suggested it'll be some kind of test. This is the Hero Course, after all."
Blinking in surprise, Yaoyorozu asked, "Do you really think they would test us on the very first day of school?"
Before Izuku could respond, Ida exclaimed, "What utter nonsense! If you had properly reviewed the schedule, you would know we have homeroom, followed by a school assembly!"
Resisting the urge to deadpan or roll his eyes, Izuku responded with a curt nod, saying, "You're right. However, that most likely only applies to the General, Support, and Business-Class Students. We're all aspiring to become Heroes. At the very least, we should expect the unexpected to ensure we're mentally prepared for anything."
Unable to refute Izuku's words, Ida pushed up his glasses and remained silent. At nearly that exact moment, the door to the classroom was kicked open, followed by the entrance of a boy with crimson eyes, a perpetually pissed-off expression, and ash-blonde hair reminiscent of an explosion.
Noticing the presence of other people, the boy remarked, "Huh? There are other people here? You tryhards are wasting your-"
Spotting Izuku, the boy's perpetually pissed-off expression became even more so as he screamed, "Deku!? Why the hell is a pathetic weakling like you here!? Do you want to die!?"
Taken aback by the boy's, Bakugo's, crass words and actions, Yaoyorozu covered her mouth in shock. Izuku, however, maintained a calm smile as he replied, "I'm here because I passed the Entrance Exam. I imagine you have a similar reason."
Creating an explosion in his left hand, Bakugo screamed, "Don't you dare compare the two of us! I'm nothing like you and these extras...!"
Undaunted by Bakugo's outburst, the corners of Izuku's smile curled upward as he retorted, "You're right. Everyone here is aspiring to become a Hero that others can look up to and feel safe around. We're absolutely nothing like you..."
Interpreting the relaxed smile on Izuku's face as a smug look, Bakugo's left brow twitched as he growled, "What did you just say to me, you little shit...?"
Raising his brows slightly, Izuku retorted, "What? Use your Quirk so often you've become hard of hearing? As expected of the future #1, Explosive Hero, Big Ego..."
"Dekuuuuuu....!!!"
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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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