BNHA: Singularity

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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"That's enough!" exclaimed Ida. "As future Heroes and students of the illustrious UA High School, you should not be squabbling like children!"
Shifting his furious gaze from Izuku to Ida, Bakugo bellowed, "Butt out, you extra! This is between me and Deku...!"
Still wearing his relaxed smile, Izuku pointed out, "That isn't really true, though, is it? I've minded my own business for the past two years, yet you continuously insult or try to obstruct me. You seem to think I'm trying to surpass you, but the truth is that we've been following different paths for a while. Give it a rest, already."
Balling his hands into fists, Bakugo glared at Izuku with a mixture of anger and bitterness in his gaze as he growled, "You...I'm not-"
Interrupting Bakugo's imminent tirade, Izuku's expression briefly became serious as he stated, "My name isn't you; it's Izuku Midoriya. Don't call me familiarly in the future. We're not that close, Katsuki Bakugo."
Blinking in surprise, a look of genuine confusion tinged Bakugo's fury. He and Izuku had known each other since they were two, maybe three years old. The latter had even 'allowed' him to call him Deku, so Bakugo's mind stalled a bit when Izuku said not to address him familiarly in the future. In a sense, it was like Izuku was cutting ties with him...
Intruding upon the tense atmosphere, a girl with distinct, pale-pink skin, somewhat square-shaped eyes with black sclera, tiny yellow horns, and fluffy pink hair popped her head into the room, asking, "Am I in the right place? This 'is' Classroom 1-A of the UA High Hero Course, right...?"
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Name: [Mina Ashido]
Quirk: Acid
Current Level: 17(62,102 EXP)
Effective Level: 24
[Attributes]
Strength: 25
Agility: 31
Vitality: 51
Intelligence: 47
Dexterity: 44
Luck: 41
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Without waiting for a response, the predominately pink girl, Mina Ashido, entered the classroom. She had a fairly medium build, but it was clear she took care of herself. Even if he didn't know what she was like in the anime, Izuku could tell she was extremely fit and athletic.
Since Yaoyorozu was the closest, Ashido's yellow eyes focused on her as she raised her right hand and said, "My name is Mina Ashido. Mind if I ask for yours~?" in an overtly friendly tone.
Recovering from the shock of witnessing Bakugo's behavior, Yaoyorozu regained her smile and replied, "Momo Yaoyorozu. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Ashido-san."
Acting as if she hadn't walked in on a veritable powder keg, Ashido's eyes glistened, her expression beaming as she mused, "The pleasure's mine. I mean, you're super beautiful, Yaoyorozu-san. You've 'got' to tell me what kind of skincare routine you do."
Though she was taken aback by the sudden compliment, Yaoyorozu's smile broadened as she replied, "You're too kind, Ashido-san. Also, from what I can tell, the condition of your skin is immaculate. If anyone should be asking for advice, it's me."
With Yaoyorozu and Ashida abruptly starting a 'girl's talk,' the classroom atmosphere suddenly became much livelier. Bakugo was still angry, but he ultimately clicked his tongue, slid his hands in his pockets, and made his way over to the so-called 'Protagonist's Seat.' His assigned seat was next to Izuku's, Seat No. 17, but there was no way in hell he was going to sit there right now...
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As time counted down to the start of Class, the remaining students of Class 1-A trickled in. Izuku inspected each of them as they arrived, but only a handful caught his attention. Of particular note were Mashirao Ojiro, a plain-looking boy with short blonde hair and a prehensile tail, Eijiro Kirishima, a 'spirited' youth with spiky red hair, Mezo Shoji, an inordinately tall young man with ashen hair and six arms, Fumikage Tokoyami, an edgy kid with the head of a raven, and Shoto Todoroki, a fairly handsome youth with distinctive white and red hair, perfectly split down the middle, and a prominent burn scar over his left eye.
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Name: [Mashirao Ojiro]
Quirk: Tail
Current Level: 20(104,312 EXP)
Effective Level: 29
[Attributes]
Strength: 53
Agility: 37
Vitality: 81
Intelligence: 38
Dexterity: 52
Luck: 37
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Name: [Eijiro Kirishima]
Quirk: Hardening
Current Level: 17(67,845 EXP)
Effective Level: 27
[Attributes]
Strength: 61
Agility: 27
Vitality: 103
Intelligence: 19
Dexterity: 25
Luck: 38
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Name: [Mezo Shoji]
Quirk: Dupli-Arms
Current Level: 20(147,100 EXP)
Effective Level: 48
[Attributes]
Strength: 137
Agility: 29
Vitality: 190
Intelligence: 28
Dexterity: 63
Luck: 35
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Name: [Fumikage Tokoyami]
Quirk: Dark Shadow
Current Level: 16(58,483 EXP)
Effective Level: 24
[Attributes]
Strength: 22
Agility: 41
Vitality: 63
Intelligence: 39
Dexterity: 44
Luck: 40
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Name: [Shoto Todoroki]
Quirk: Half-Cold Half-Hot
Current Level: 22(214,773 EXP)
Effective Level: 53
[Attributes]
Strength: 51
Agility: 44
Vitality: 158
Intelligence: 57
Dexterity: 63
Luck: 161
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Though the six-armed Mezo Shoji was easily the strongest in the Class, Shoto Todoroki's 'talent' was in a league of its own.
With the exceptions of Principal Nezu and Toshinori, All Might, Izuku had never seen a Luck stat exceeding 100. Bakugo's was pretty close, having reached 88 after training seriously for two years, but that was barely even half of Todoroki's. It was clear that the icy-hot youth wasn't just talented; he had trained his ass off to become exceptional...
Excluding the boys, his future 'rivals,' Izuku also paid special attention to each of his female classmates. The one that most closely matched his natural disposition was a fairly plain-looking girl with a slender build, lazy-looking eyes, dark-purple hair, and peculiar earlobes that resembled plug-like earphone jacks. Her attributes were among the lowest in the Class, but as a fan of Metal, Punk Rock, and Rock 'n' Roll, Izuku believed they would get along.
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Name: [Kyoka Jiro]
Quirk: Earphone Jack
Current Level: 10(14,003 EXP)
Effective Level: 14
[Attributes]
Strength: 11
Agility: 13
Vitality: 31
Intelligence: 35
Dexterity: 19
Luck: 40
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Alongside Ashido, Asui(Tsuyu), and Yaoyorozu, Jiro was one of only six girls in Class 1-A's group of twenty students. The last two were Ochaco Uraraka and Toru Hagakure, the former nowhere to be seen and the latter, quite literally, invisible. Even so, Izuku had no issues inspecting her stats, earning himself a slightly accusatory look from Tsuyu since he had to look at Hagakure's body to do so...
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Name: [Toru Hagakure]
Quirk: Invisibility
Current Level: 16(56,007 EXP)
Effective Level: 25
[Attributes]
Strength: 23
Agility: 30
Vitality: 49
Intelligence: 51
Dexterity: 40
Luck: 63
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Despite being invisible, Hagakure's peculiar 'appearance' and bubbly personality garnered quite a bit of attention. Her body may have been invisible, but her uniform wasn't. As such, it was possible to tell she had an amazing body, second only to Yaoyorozu's.
As strange as it might sound, Izuku found Hagakure to be the most appealing girl in the entire Class. He couldn't see her face, but there was something about the notion of an invisible girl that stoked his intrigue and curiosity. He would never do so, but a part of him 'really' wanted to sneak a glimpse down Hagakure's collar or up her skirt. The only thing he was bound to find was the inside of a bra or a floating pair of panties, but that was kind of the point...
Unfortunately, while Izuku was interested in getting to know Hagakure, it was nearly impossible for most guys to intrude upon a group of girls in the midst of a conversation. Izuku wasn't lacking in confidence, but he would need to part ways with Tsuyu if he wanted to attempt it. The two of them had already become 'friends,' so he couldn't just leave her to try and join a group comprised of nothing but girls. Instead, he made conversation with those in his immediate surroundings, specifically Kirishima, a spiky-haired boy with electric powers named Kaminari, and, somewhat reluctantly, the lecherous, grape-headed midget known as Minoru Mineta...
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Name: [Denki Kaminari]
Quirk: Electrification
Current Level: 15(47,777 EXP)
Effective Level: 24
[Attributes]
Strength: 25
Agility: 31
Vitality: 55
Intelligence: 20
Dexterity: 34
Luck: 77
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Name: [Minoru Mineta]
Quirk: Pop Off
Current Level: 9(8,212 EXP)
Effective Level: 29
[Attributes]
Strength: 7
Agility: 13
Vitality: 63
Intelligence: 69
Dexterity: 41
Luck: 93
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Though Mineta's physical attributes were among the worst in the Class, his Effective Level was among the highest thanks to his Intelligence and inordinately high Luck. Izuku really wanted to smack him, especially when Mineta abruptly asked if he and Tsuyu were dating, but he didn't want to risk the rapport he had built with Principal Nezu and All Might. He had no doubt the duo would be paying attention to his actions, so he intended to play nice in an effort to become the Class's 'center.'
Fortunately, Mineta was among the last students to arrive, so Izuku didn't have to put up with him for too long. The two sat beside one other, but he knew the perverse Mineta would be far more focused on the girl seated to his right than the boy seated to his left. After all, the unlucky lass sitting in the last seat, Seat No. 20, was Momo Yaoyorozu.
With less than two minutes remaining until the first bell, the door to the classroom abruptly slid open, followed by the nearly late appearance of a Uraraka. Her arrival garnered the attention of everyone in the Class, but it was Ida who took it upon himself to address her, rushing over to say, "It's the first day of our training at UA High! You should have arrived at least 15 minutes early!"
Recognizing Ida from the Entrance Exam, Uraraka smiled awkwardly as she replied, "I know, but there was a delay at the station that required my train to be rerouted. I won't be late in the future."
Furrowing his brows, Ida was about to express that Heroes didn't make excuses but swallowed his words when Izuku appeared, placing his hand on the much taller boy's shoulder as he said, "Give it a rest, Ida-san. You already expressed your opinion, and she said she would be arriving earlier from now on. What more would you ask from her?"
Without waiting for his response, Izuku shifted his attention to the floor outside the classroom's entrance, adding, "Besides, it would appear our Sensei has arrived. We should probably go to our seats."
"Eh?"
Following Izuku's gaze, Uraraka turned around to find a man lying on the ground in a sleeping bag. His position was questionable, as he was lying below and behind a girl wearing a skirt, but he, fortunately, had his eyes closed.
Having heard Izuku's remark, the man in the sleeping bag roused, revealing himself to be a haggard man with long, greasy black hair and half-opened eyes. His hair hung over his stubbly, lazy-looking face, but his most prominent features were the distinctive grey bandages around his neck and shoulders and his predominately black clothing.
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Name: [Shota Aizawa]
Quirk: Eraser
Current Level: 40(1,038,711 EXP)
Effective Level: 49
[Attributes]
Strength: 62
Agility: 40
Vitality: 166
Intelligence: 81
Dexterity: 92
Luck: 52
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After shedding his sleeping bag like a pupa emerging from its shell, the gangly man revealed, "I'm your Homeroom Teacher, Shota Aizawa. And this is the Department of Heroics, not a place for kids to socialize..."
Punctuating his words, Aizawa pulled one of UA High's distinctive training uniforms from his sleeping bag, holding it out to Izuku as he said, "You can get yourselves changed at the Gamma Lockers. After that, head over to Field Gamma. We only have three years to transform your sorry lot from incompetent brats to semi-competent Heroes, so don't dawdle."
With Izuku readily accepting the offered uniform, the man turned to the rest of the Class, surprising nearly everyone as he added, "We're going to be conducting a Quirk Apprehension Test..."
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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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Chapter 7: Chapter 7