BNHA: Singularity

With Bakugo unable to participate in the reward ceremony due to his injuries, Izuku and Todoroki were relatively alone as they stood atop their respective podiums, waiting for the hatch above to open up so they could be elevated into the arena.
Seeing Todoroki standing with his head hanging and shoulders slumped, the awkward tension became too much for Izuku to bear, compelling him to say, "Look, man...I hope there are no hard feelings between us. I know what I told you before wasn't exactly polite, but I was annoyed after your father paid a visit to my waiting room. I didn't have to say those things or embarrass you like that..."
Though Izuku didn't actually apologize, his words were enough to break Todoroki out of his brooding contemplation, an annoyed look marring his face as he looked up and asked, "He came to your waiting room? What did he say...?"
"Something I imagine you're pretty familiar with," replied Izuku. "He called me a stepping stone and went on about how it's your destiny to surpass All Might and become the No. 1 Hero. He also wanted me to pressure you into using your flames, even offering me a reward if I managed to do and chose his agency for my internship."
Furrowing his brows even deeper, Todoroki remarked, "That definitely sounds like him..." without asking how Izuku responded to his father's offer. After all, it was fairly obvious he hadn't accepted it.
Bringing their conversation to an abrupt end, one of the stagehands shouted for them to be careful and not lose their balance while the hatch above them opened, revealing the blue sky overhead.
"We'll talk later," said Izuku. "For now, even if you're not in the best state, you should raise your head and present yourself with dignity. Real Heroes aren't seen moping, at least not in front of the people they have a duty to protect..."
Setting the example, Izuku stood straighter, a confident smile developing across his face as he raised his chin slightly and puffed out his chest. He didn't actually care about taking First Place in the Sports Festival, but he could at least pretend to for the hundreds of students that would readily trade places with him.
Waiting for Izuku and Todoroki's podiums to reach the apex of their short journey, Midnight struck a cheerleader-like pose with her whip, shouting, "Let's all give a round of applause for our First and Third Place finishers, Izuku Midoriya and Shoto Todoroki from Class 1-A!"
With the crowd erupting in cheers, the smile on Izuku's face became a lot broader. Todoroki had a comparably deadpan look, but at least he wasn't moping about like before.
"Now, it's time to confer the medals~!" shouted Midnight. "And the one who will present the medals this year is naturally-"
Crashing down into the arena like a human meteor, Toshinori, in his All Might form, bellowed, "IT IS I, ALL MIGHT! AND I'M HERE WITH THE MEDALS!"
If the crowd was cheering before, they practically erupted when All Might appeared, wearing his Golden Age costume. Various news agencies and public figures had been speculating about his retirement since he became a teacher at UA, but he was still the No. 1 Hero. The reputation and status he had built over the past forty years echoed globally, but nowhere louder than the stadium he was currently standing in...
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After promising his classmates they would meet up the following day for a celebration, Izuku, once again, found himself in Principal Nezu's office. This time, it was only him, the Principal, and Toshinori present, the latter appearing a little choked up as he said, "I know I already said this, but I'm proud of what you've accomplished today, Midoriya. Not only did you take First Place, but you also did your best to inspire the other students. I have a few notes, but I couldn't have asked for a better result."
Nodding in agreement, Nezu added, "It really was a marvelous display of skill and control. Though, I am a little worried. With you awakening a Quirk associated with a past user of One-for-All, I fear your status as All Might's successor has been revealed. As such, there is something I would like to propose, an arrangement I believe you will be more than pleased to hear."
"If it's something arranged by the Principal, I have little doubt that will be the case," replied Izuku, fully trusting Nezu's foresight and judgment. The tiny cat-bear-mouse had been an influential and supportive ally to him, so much so that he had already set the incident with Detective Tsukauichi in the back of his mind.
Linking his paw-like fingers together, Nezu revealed, "As the inheritor of One-for-All, it isn't an overstatement to say you're this nation's hope. As your Principal, I have a duty to ensure you're able to realize your potential and complete your studies without fear of villainous retaliation. As such, I would like to invite you and your mother to live on the campus, far beyond the reach of normal villains."
As the safety of his mother was one of the things he was most concerned with, Izuku didn't hesitate to respond, "I couldn't ask for more. Thank you, Principal Nezu."
Though it was a little awkward since he was sitting down, Izuku lowered his head as steeply as possible. He had planned to make a similar request once the dorms were constructed, but this was much better. Now, even if the incident at the Summer Training Camp doesn't occur, he won't have to worry about returning home to find it ransacked and his mother missing...
"I cannot even begin to express how truly grateful I am..." added Izuku, a bit of his emotions leaking out as his throat tightened.
Adopting an appreciative smile, Nezu replied, "You are very welcome, Midoriya-kun. Truth be told, we completed these arrangements some time ago, but I wanted to save the revelation as a reward. You've worked very hard, so you certainly deserve one."
Raising his head, Izuku adopted a smile of his own. However, before he could say anything, Nezu added, "And that brings us to our next topic..."
With Nezu directing his gaze to Toshinori, Izuku did the same, his eyes becoming progressively wider as the lanky man revealed, "I've talked it over with the Principal, and we've decided to transfer ownership of some of my accounts over to you."
Nodding his head, Nezu's smile broadened as he appended, "I've been handling Toshinori-kun's finances for quite some time. When I proposed doing the same for you, he suggested transferring most of his assets to you. Now, you won't have to worry about your finances. Instead, I'd like you to focus on developing your Quirk and mastering the power of One-for-All. You're also free to invest time and energy into the production of Support items, but I believe you've already found someone more suited to that task. If not...well, Toshinori-kun and I have even more good news..."
With Nezu passing him the baton with his gaze, a glimmer of nostalgia reflected in Toshinori's blazing blue eyes as he revealed, "I'm sure you will receive one of your own in the coming days, but I received an invitation to attend this year's I-Island Expo from the daughter of my close friend. You probably know him as the man who served as my first-ever Sidekick, the brilliant inventor who went on to shake the world with his innovative spirit and passion for helping others, David Shield!"
Excited by the notion of meeting one of the world's most brilliant scientific minds, Izuku asked, "Are you suggesting I attend I-Expo as your guest? If so, I am more than happy to oblige."
Striking a pose that didn't suit his skeletal form, Toshinori waggled his index finger from side to side as he clarified, "While it's true I'm inviting you to attend the Expo, there is another reason I'm bringing you along. Dave's daughter, Melissa, is just as brilliant as her father. She also wishes to follow in Dave's footsteps, so, as my successor, I wanted to introduce you. The two of you are similar in age, so she would make a phenomenal Sidekick once you become a Pro."
As Melissa was nearly as famous as her father, holding the top ranking in I-Island Academy since her enrollment, Izuku was intimately familiar with her. She was Quirkless, but some of the patents she had filed looked like devices straight out of science fiction. Izuku had always wanted to meet her, but the prospect of teaming up with her was just...insane. It would be like having a female Tony Stark in his back pocket...
Too taken aback to offer a better thought-out response, Izuku replied, "I mean...I wouldn't be against the idea..."
Adopting a squinty-eyed smile and giving a thumbs-up, Toshinori left Izuku even more speechless by adding, "Lucky for you, she happens to be a very attractive young lady. With your shared interest in developing Support Items, you may be able to become more than Sidekicks. You're young, so now is the best time for such things. If you follow my example, you'll end up an old man without anyone to welcome you home."
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Though he knew Toshinori was making a joke, it was impossible for Izuku to miss the loneliness in his eyes. He was certain that Toshinori had more than his fair share of women throwing themselves at him, but because of his dedication to duty and the burden thrust upon him as a Successor of One-for-All, he was presently 56, his body ruined, and no wife or kids to share his final years.
("Maybe when I rescue Eri, she can use her power to restore his body to its prime. After that...well, my mother is a very lonely woman...")
While the thought of calling Toshinori his father gave him goosebumps, the weary Hero had been more of a parent than his actual father. Izuku had never met the man, but the memories he inherited from Deku were all he needed to disdain him to his core. Compared to that paragon of human filth, Toshinori was a literal Saint.
Adopting a faint smile, Izuku surprised Toshinori by suggesting, "Since my Kaa-chan and I will be living on the campus, you're more than welcome to stop by for dinner. If you'd like, you can even live with us. After all, even if your power is diminishing, you're still All Might. I wouldn't have to worry if I knew someone like you was protecting her."
Believing Izuku was just being kind, a gratified smile developed across Toshinori's face as he replied, "I would be honored to join you for dinner sometime. However, I'll have to decline the offer to stay with you. Thank you, though. I am grateful knowing you were prepared to share your home with me."
Since he couldn't force the matter, and also because Toshinori currently looked like a skeleton, Izuku's expression softened as he replied, "If you ever change your mind, the offer stands. You granted me your power and have now vested me with tremendous wealth. I'm absolutely confident I could have succeeded on my own, but nearly everything I have right now was given to me by you, Toshinori-san. This might sound a little forward, but I sincerely regard you as my family. If not a father figure, then a very awesome Uncle."
Not expecting Izuku's words, Toshinori muttered, "Midoriya-kun..." as tears began to well in his eyes. Unfortunately, at that exact moment, the door to the Principal's office was kicked open, accompanied by a bronze-skinned, bunny-eared woman shouting, "How much longer are you going to make me wait!?"
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Without waiting for anyone to respond, the bunny-eared woman, Mirko, focused her gaze on Izuku, asking, "So, you're the brat who wants to be my intern?"
Recovering from his stupor, Izuku became serious, answering, "Yes." in a firm tone.
Crossing her arms and nodding, Mirko left Izuku at a momentary loss as she asked, "You wearing anything under those pants?"
Before Izuku could respond, Nezu interjected, stating, "Miss Mirko, please do not sexually harass my students. Even if you simply wish to check the muscle definition of his legs, now is neither the time nor the place for you to do so."
Clicking her tongue, Mirko asked, "What's the problem?" before giving her muscular thigh a slap, adding, "Female Heroes are pretty much expected to show off our legs, not to mention our other assets. I just want to see if he's worth the time I'll have to spend away from defeating villains. I don't have time to babysit a brat."
Preempting Nezu's response, Izuku surprised the mouse-like Principal and Toshinori alike by unfastening his belt and promptly dropping his trousers. His primary focus during his training was running, core, and leg exercises, so he was confident in their definition and tone.
Adopting her characteristically predatory grin, Mirko mused, "Oh? You're a bold one, aren't you? Now, flex! I want to see those quads on the verge of bursting...!"
Before complying with Mirko's demands, Izuku turned to Nezu, smiling wryly as he said, "Sorry if I damage your office..." before channeling the power of One-for-All into his legs. He was pretty sure Mirko was trying to get a feel for his power, so he settled for a multiplier he could hold for a few seconds, amplifying his physical attributes by 200x as he flexed the muscles in his thighs.
Though the definition of Izuku's thighs wasn't lacking before, their size increased quite a bit. More impressively, a discernible shockwave spread through the room, creating a wind pressure that smacked Mirko's smiling face while simultaneously snapping the elastic bands of his boxer briefs' leg holes.
Not light with her praise, Mirko candidly remarked, "You've got some juicy thighs, kiddo. Like something straight out of a two-piece meal. But check these puppies out...!"
Striking a pose like a bodybuilder, hands behind her head and abdominal muscles on full display, Mirko flexed her thighs to their limits, producing a shockwave of her own as her already meaty altars inflated by nearly thirty percent their original size.
("Holy shit...") though Izuku, his eyes wide and visibly bulging from their sockets.
Seemingly satisfied with Izuku's response, Mirko gave a prideful 'hmph' before adopting a more relaxed posture, arms crossed and chest slightly puffed out as she stated, "You still have a long way to go. Though, since you're a guy, I suppose that's your limit. Any bigger, and you'll crush your balls and have to deal with chafing."
Inserting himself back into the conversation, Nezu's expression and tone were chastising as he muttered, "Miss Mirko..." in a warning tone.
Waving her hand dismissively, Mirko replied, "Yeah, yeah, I know." Then, focusing her gaze on Izuku, she added, "You show promise, kid. You don't strike me as one of those wannabe Heroes who can't accomplish anything without boring strategies or greater numbers. A bonafide power-type that overwhelms his enemies with raw, unadulterated strength...!"
Without giving Izuku a chance to respond, Mirko nodded, seemingly in response to her own assertion, before adding, "I've made up my mind! If it's just a week, I don't mind showing you the ropes and teaching you how a Solo Hero performs their duties. Once your internships start, head over to Okunoshima, the island East of Hiroshima and North of Omishima. You can get there via ferry, swimming, or, if you're really hot shit, leaping over to it directly. I don't bother keeping track of dates and stuff, so just walk around the forest or busy yourself with training. I'll eventually notice you."
Finished with what she had to say, Mirko turned away, quipping, "See you when I see you, chicken legs," as she sauntered out of the room. Izuku's eyes nearly lowered to take in her half-exposed, exceptionally toned ass cheeks, but having snuck a peek at Mirko's status, he figured it probably wasn't the wisest idea...
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Name: [Rumi Usagiyama]
Quirk: Rabbit
Current Level: 83
Effective Level: 219
[Attributes]
Strength: 388
Agility: 442
Vitality: 647
Intelligence: 39
Dexterity: 460
Luck: 219
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Though Mirko was as dumb as a brick, her Level and physical attributes were among the highest Izuku had seen. However, as her Quirk, Rabbit, was a Mutation-type, he wasn't too surprised. Such quirks impacted the physical appearance, physique, and, in many cases, the personalities of those who possessed them. The latter was especially true for those with Quirks related to animals, as they often inherited the habits and 'instincts' of the animals they represented.
As he was focused on the information about Mirko's Rabbit Quirk, Izuku didn't hear the Principal calling out to him until Toshinori placed a hand on his shoulder, saying, "You should probably pull up your trousers..." with an awkward smile on his face...
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With one of Nezu's 'surprises' being that they had already contacted his mother and had a professional moving company relocate all their stuff, Izuku made his way to what would be his new abode, presumably until the dorms were built.
Staring up at the modern, two-story villa the school and prepared for him and his mother, Izuku couldn't help thinking, ("That beautiful little chimera is way too awesome...")
Though the outside was somewhat spartan, having white walls, dark grey windows, and a shingled roof, Izuku could easily imagine the house going for &yen;400-500 million based on his market research. The total flooring area came out to around 340 square meters, but if he included the garage-like workshop Nezu had prepared for him, it was closer to 400.
Resisting the urge to check out the workshop immediately, Izuku pressed his hand to the biometric scanner next to the front door. UA recorded the biometric data of each of its students, for a variety of reasons, so Izuku's profile was already saved to the house's state-of-the-art security system. Thus, after a second or two had passed, Izuku's excellent hearing let him pick up on a series of mechanical clicks, followed by the front door sliding open with a hissing sound. When he inspected the door's profile, it was at least 8cm thick and had at least six layers. Also, much like a vault, instead of a simple latch, it had several thick bars that protruded from the top and bottom of the door, fixing it in place when closed.
Before Izuku could finish investigating the building's security, the sound of someone running reached his ears, followed by his mother flying down the stairs, shouting, "Izuku-chan! Look at our new home...!" with tears and a bit of snot streaming down her face.
After Izuku's 'rejection,' the effort Inko put into her yoga and calisthenics had diminished. She still exercised for around twenty minutes each day, but she had become noticeably plumper, particularly around her ass and thighs. It was impossible to call her fat. Rather, as she snuggled against him and gave him a big hug, Izuku was briefly reminded of Toru...
Suppressing that notion before an accident could occur, Izuku returned his mother's embrace, giving her a firm squeeze and patting her back a few times before loosening his hold. She continued embracing him for a while longer, but after calming down, she abruptly became excited before dragging him around for a house tour. This included a large living room, a restaurant-quality kitchen, a small laundry room, an onsen-like bath, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a loft, an in-ground pantry that led to a panic room, and, of course, Izuku's private workshop, rigged with enough state-of-the-art equipment that Mei would probably try to sneak her name into the Midoriya Family register...
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With school being closed the day after the Sports Festival, Izuku had nothing to do but lounge about. Nezu had given him a glimpse of the funds he had access to, assets exceeding ten-trillion Yen, so he no longer had any need to earn money. Rather, if his net worth were made public, he would be one of the richest people in the world. Ten trillion Yen was equivalent to seventy-seven billion USD, so unless he began spending like a madman or made some extremely terrible investments, he couldn't even put a dent in the interest he was collecting...
As Izuku was pondering making a few anonymous donations to some in-need charities, his phone vibrated. This was fairly normal, but the moment he heard it, Izuku's eyes widened as he leaped from his bed, grabbing his phone and checking it within three seconds.
Seeing several messages asking where he was, a wry smile developed across Izuku's face as he remembered his promise to celebrate with his classmates. The various surprises Nezu had given him the day before, not to mention his very peculiar meeting with Mirko, had caused him to forget. However, before hopping in the shower, washing up, and getting dressed, Izuku's eyes gleamed as he noticed the DMs from Toru, complete with a little paper clip icon that denoted she had sent him an attachment.
Feeling a knot form in his throat, Izuku swallowed it down before opening the message with a fair amount of expectation. To his surprise, instead of an image, the attached file had an MP4 extension. In other words, it was a video...
Staring intently at his screen, Izuku scanned his fingerprint and waited for the video to load. Once it had, the familiar sight of Toru's pink room came into view, specifically focused on her bed. More noticeable, however, was the lingerie floating atop it, an incredibly racy set of white lace that looked like something a girl would wear during their honeymoon, complete with a garter belt and stockings to highlight Toru's legs.
"Are you watching this, Izuku?" asked the Toru from the video, prompting Izuku to lower the volume of his phone as a precaution.
"My body has been burning up since this afternoon..." explained Toru, adding, "It's embarrassing to admit, but I regret not taking things further. That's why I've decided to start a new training regimen. Would you like to see how far I've come...?"
Since Izuku obviously couldn't answer her, Toru sat up, placing her phone on a stabilizer at the edge of her bed. Then, with her legs spread in an M-pose, the outline of a hand entered her panties, seemingly trying to get at something rather than simply touching herself.
Just as Izuku's curiosity peaked, Toru pulled out something clear from her panties, holding it up to reveal a small, crystal-clear dildo with a T-shaped stopper.
"It's a bit small," remarked Toru, her voice exuding a sonorous undertone. "But I don't want to risk damaging something that ought to be torn by the boy I like..."
Though it was difficult to determine exactly what she was doing, Izuku imagined Toru had brought the dildo up to her lips as the top half abruptly disappeared. When it reappeared a few seconds later, accompanied by a loud 'pop,' Toru seemed to hesitate for a moment before saying, "If you're not busy right now, I could sneak out or tell my parents I'm going to meet up with some friends from school...then, instead of practicing on my own, we could 'train' together..."
Pausing the video to check when Toru had sent it, an exasperated sigh emanated from Izuku's throat when he noticed it was from the previous afternoon, particularly around the time he was speaking with Nezu and Toshinori. Fortunately, before he could lament the missed opportunity too much, Izuku noticed Toru's most recent test, stating, 'If you have nothing going on after the party, want to rent a karaoke booth? I've been meaning to show you the full range of my vocal cords. I'm really good at hitting the high notes.'
"This little minx..." muttered Izuku, even as his fingers rapidly typed his response. It would depend on when the party ended, but if it were still early enough in the evening, he wouldn't mind accompanying her for a few hours. Not in the slightest...
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With Todoroki defeating Tokoyami, Bakugo defeating Kaminari, and Mina beating Toru rather one-sidedly, it was time for the first round of the third brackets, Izuku vs. Todoroki.
Standing across from the icy-hot youth, Izuku, wearing a relaxed smile and exuding a calm, confident aura, remarked, "You saw what I could do during my match against Ochaco-san. Are you still thinking you can beat me with just half your power...?"
Furrowing his brows slightly, Todoroki replied, "I must..." in a firm, or, more accurately, stubborn tone. Izuku's previous remarks had given him a lot to think about, but now wasn't the time nor place for introspection. All he was concerned about was seizing victory with the Quirk he inherited from his mother.
With Present Mic announcing the start of their match, Todoroki wasted no time in sending a wave of ice surging toward Izuku. Most students would have struggled to dodge such an attack, but Izuku didn't even try, rearing back his right fist before unleashing a powerful punch that destroyed the ice and sent a wave of pressure crashing into Todoroki's body.
"Kuh...!"
Realizing that Izuku was trying to knock him out of the ring, Todoroki manifested a wall of ice behind him, declaring, "I won't lose...!" before sending a much stronger wave of ice, this time resembling an avalanche that enveloped most of the arena.
"Someone who half-asses things has no right to make such a claim...!" shouted Izuku, creating a divide within the avalanche by crossing his arms and sweeping them in a manner reminiscent of All Might's Missouri Smash.
As two walls of ice formed around him, Izuku extended several tendrils of Blackwhip into them, fracturing the ice and grabbing several large chunks to send hurtling toward Todoroki. The latter countered by creating a large wall of ice, but the frost building on his face, clothes, and right arm made it clear he was reaching his limit.
Leaping into the air, Izuku shouted, "Tell me, Todoroki-kun! What will you say to the families of the people you failed to save when they demand to know why you didn't utilize your full power!? Why you allowed their loved ones to die when you could have saved them!?"
Not giving Todoroki a chance to respond, Izuku controlled his strength just enough to shatter the ice wall the former had created. The moment he did so, a tremendous volume of icy energy impacted his face, but he just tore through it, grabbing the half-frozen brat by his collar and pulling him close as he shouted, "Will you tell them, 'Sorry your husband, wife, or children had to die! My daddy issues were far more important than giving it my all to save them...!?'"
Overwhelmed by Izuku's words and piercing, incredibly judgmental gaze, Todoroki found himself unable to respond. Unfortunately, Izuku had no intention of waiting for him to get his shit together, narrowing his eyes as he asserted, "Your existence is an insult to everyone who takes being a Hero seriously..." before shoving him, hard, toward the edge of the arena.
Unable to recover and arrest his momentum in time, Todoroki fell out of the arena and tumbled several meters before regaining his footing. Then, when he looked back up at the arena's edge, he found Izuku staring down at him, his expression seemingly devoid of emotion as he said, "You're just like your father. Shortsighted and egotistical..."
Abandoning his usual, apathetic mask, Todoroki's expression morphed into a fierce glower as he asserted, "I am NOTHING like that man...!" in a defiant tone.
Furrowing his own brows, Izuku replied, "Then prove me wrong. Be a real Hero, not someone obsessed with Rankings just to prove a point or spite someone. That isn't heroism; it's petulance..."
As Midnight had already declared him the victor, Izuku turned away from Todoroki and made his way to the opposite side of the arena, descending the stairs to return to his waiting room. The one assigned to him was on the complete opposite side of the stadium, but he didn't feel like walking past Todoroki or encountering Endeavor, waiting with arms crossed and a grim look on his face...
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"I'm an idiot..." remarked Izuku, barely making it halfway to his waiting room before Present Mic called for him to return over the intercom. He had known the second Semifinal match was between Bakugo and Mina, so he should have stuck around to console the latter when she inevitably had her ass kicked. Instead, he had to rush back to the arena, finding an impatient Bakugo waiting for him on the stage.
With crossed arms and a perpetually pissed-off look on his face, Bakugo stared down at Izuku, his husky voice filled with venom as he said, "Get up here, you moss-headed bastard. I don't know how you got so strong, but I'm going to kick your ass and prove to everyone here which of us really has what it takes to be a Hero!"
Staring up at Bakugo, Izuku didn't respond, remaining completely silent as he weighed the pros and cons of fighting the explosive teen. As bizarre as it sounded, withdrawing from the match would probably have the greatest effect, leaving Bakugo at his wits end with fury...
Shaking such thoughts from his mind, Izuku thought ("Whatever...maybe if I beat the shit out of him, it'll somehow have a positive influence on his character. This world is based on a shonen anime, after all...")
Having made up his mind, Izuku leaped onto the stage, intentionally jumping over Bakugo before twisting and flipping over mid-air to land on his feet. His base Dexterity was 100, ten times that of his Strength and Agility. With his passive 10x multiplier, that meant his base Dexterity was effectively 1000. As a result, his spatial awareness, muscle control, and sense of balance were off the charts, the secret that allowed him to wield Blackwhip and move his body however he pleased.
Seeing the 'smug' look on Izuku's face, Bakugo balled his hands into fists, clicked his tongue, and muttered, "Damn showoff. Let's see you grin when I kick your fucking teeth in..." under his breath.
Hearing Bakugo's utterance, another benefit of his extreme Dexterity, Izuku's smile became even broader as he briefly considered fighting with his hands behind his back. Unfortunately, while it might be effective in pissing Bakugo off, it would also make him look arrogant in the eyes of the spectators. As much as Bakugo annoyed him, he wasn't willing to sacrifice his 'good reputation' to teach him a lesson.
Catching Bakugo off guard, Izuku channeled his inner Deku as he raised his fist and said, "I know better than anyone how powerful you are, Kat-chan, so I'm going to give it my all. That way, regardless of the outcome, I won't have any regrets."
Gritting his teeth hard enough that the muscles in his jaw became visible, Bakugo suppressed the urge to tell Izuku to go fuck himself as he lowered his body into his starting position, hands angled behind him like the boosters of a rocket. Izuku was the one to state they shouldn't refer to each other familiarly, so Bakugo interpreted his words as nothing but provocation and an attempt to make himself look good.
Exhaling a faint sigh through his nose, Izuku got into a loose variation of a Muay Thai pose, a no-frills stance that allowed him to transition between punching and kicking freely. His Vitality had decreased below the halfway point after his matches with Ochaco and Todoroki, but he wasn't worried. After all, with just a 10x base multiplier, all his attributes were higher than Bakugo's.
With Present Mic announcing the start of the match, Bakugo shouted his usual, "Dekuuuuu...!" as he propelled himself forward, transitioning into a flying kick partway.
Extending his left hand, Izuku produced multiple tendrils of Blackwhip, attempting to entangle Bakugo's ankle. In response, the latter used his Explosion Quirk to abruptly change his trajectory, spinning to evade the lightning-like tendrils as he shouted, "The same trick won't work on me twice!"
Punctuating his statement, Bakugo released a decently-sized explosion a few meters away from Izuku's face, mostly to obscure his vision but also to push him back. Unfortunately, while he succeeded in the former, Izuku rushed 'into' the ball of flame, leaving Bakugo somewhat confused when he flipped over it to find the former missing.
"Where the fu-"
Before Bakugo could finish asking where he had gone, Izuku revealed his location by grabbing the former's ankle with his hand, stating, "You're kind of slow." in a matter-of-factly tone of voice.
Without giving Bakugo a chance to respond, Izuku spun him around like a professional hammer thrower. Unfortunately, Bakugo had no intention of playing along or letting him do as he pleased, interrupting the spin with an explosion before twisting his body in a surprising display of flexibility, his foot nearly hitting Izuku's face but ultimately impacting his palm.
"This makes things easier," remarked Izuku, once-again proceeding to spin Bakugo like a hammer. This time, however, he began ramping up the energy of One-for-All, drastically increasing his speed and ramping up the centripetal forces faster than Bakugo could disrupt them.
Since he might accidentally kill Bakugo if he threw the explosive youth into one of the stadium's walls, Izuku ultimately flung him high into the sky, literally flinging him hundreds of meters into the air while the crowd watched on with stupefied looks on their faces.
With plenty of time to recover, Bakugo eventually regained his balance and suspended himself in the air with his explosions. He had passed out for a moment from the g-forces, enough to cause his nose to bleed and eyes to become bloodshot, but he pretended to be unaffected, bellowing, "I won't go down that easily...!" before descending toward the arena like a meteor.
Using his explosions to spin himself like a bullet, Bakugo shouted, "Let's see how you like my Ultimate Move! Howitzer Impact...!" an attack that caused a veritable tornado of flames to form around him.
"Hmmm..."
Taking advantage of his accelerated thought processes and enhanced perception of time, Izuku marveled as Bakugo's attributes increased in real-time. It wasn't nearly as extreme as the boost provided by One-for-All, but it was still fairly impressive.
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Name: [Katsuki Bakugo]
Quirk: Explosion
Current Level: 25
Effective Level: 50-&gt;111
[Attributes]
Strength: 53-&gt;318
Agility: 48-&gt;291
Vitality: 153-&gt;75
Intelligence: 81
Dexterity: 88-&gt;270
Luck: 78
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("An increase of sixty-one Levels when using an Ultimate Move. The hit to his Vitality is pretty extreme, but it's an excellent finishing move. At least, it would be against a normal opponent...")
As Bakugo descended toward him like a meteor, Izuku reinforced his hands and arms with Blackwhip, boosting his attributes by around 500x as he clapped his hands together. The main benefit of One-for-All, at least in his opinion, was that it allowed its user to generate shockwaves as if they were some form of Ki blast. 5000 Strength and Agility wouldn't be enough to produce a significant amount of wind pressure on their own, but as most of the energy was 'discharged' rather than being transmitted back into his hands, it created a visible wall of pressure that stopped both Bakugo and his Ultimate Move mid-air, making him look as though he had his face and body pressed up to a glass pane.
Reminded of one of his favorite manga series from his previous life, Air Gear, a nostalgic smile developed across Izuku's face as he mused, "Not bad. But you'll need more than that to overcome my Defensive Ultimate, Ode to the Rumble King, Over Road!"
Suppressing the feeling of cringe that seemed to exude from the very core of his soul, Izuku leaped into the air, inverting his body to perform a flying kick as the pressure wave preventing Bakugo's fall faded. His base Vitality had dipped below 30% after his little stunt, so he decided it was best to end the fight before he could embarrass himself further. What he didn't expect was for Bakugo to already be knocked out, the whites of the boy's eyes showing as he tumbled out of the sky like a ragdoll...
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Name: [Katsuki Bakugo]
Quirk: Explosion
Current Level: 25
Effective Level: 50
[Attributes]
Strength: 53-&gt;8
Agility: 48-&gt;0
Vitality: 153-&gt;23
Intelligence: 81-&gt;65
Dexterity: 88-&gt;0
Luck: 78-&gt;80
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Chapter 39: Chapter 39