BNHA: Singularity

"Oi, don't push your luck..." warned Izuku, narrowing his eyes at Mineta, the latter standing with his hand against the wooden partition separating the boys' and girls' baths.
"Kuh..."
Removing his hand from the partition, Mineta turned to meet Izuku's gaze, his expression the scariest a 108cm tall chibi with a grape mohawk could manage as he questioned, "Does your tyranny know no bounds? Peeping on the girls' bath is a Summer tradition, one of the things that make Field Trips and Training Camps worthwhile..."
"Preposterous!" shouted Ida, making a mechanical chopping motion with his right hand as he added, "As students aspiring to become Pro Heroes, it is important to practice restraint!"
"Bullshit...!" screamed Mineta, pointing at Izuku with tears in his eyes as he shouted, "If anyone should practice restraint, it's Midoriya-kun! At this rate, even the new girl will fall into his greedy clutches! You're telling me I can't even sneak a peek!? It's not fair...!"
Without waiting for anyone to respond, Mineta ran out of the bath, holding his forearm over his eyes as he bawled loudly. Even Izuku felt a little bad, but as there was no way he would let a little pervert sneak a peek at his naked girlfriends' bodies, he just closed his eyes and attempted to enjoy the heat of the bath...
Making no effort to conceal his voice, Bakugo, who had been getting along fairly well with Kirishima and Sero, asked, "Hey, weird hair, what's the deal with that grape head's reaction? Is...Midoriya popular with the girls in Class?"
"Oh, totally," replied Kirishima, not even batting an eye at the 'nickname' Bakugo had given him. "From what I hear, he even has a fan club."
"Seriously?" asked Bakugo, a look of disbelief marring his face as he cast a glance at Izuku. Then, causing the latter to nearly inhale the bath water, he added, "I was almost certain he was gay..."
Rising to an upright position, Izuku stopped ignoring Bakugo for the first time since that day, asking, "Seriously, dude? What kind of nonsense are you spouting on your first day back...?"
Snorting through his nose, Bakugo pointedly asserted, "You treated the girls in our elementary and middle school like air, and you addressed all the guys in our friend group with the suffix chan. If I didn't think you were coming onto me, I might not have bullied you as much as I did."
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As he had inherited the original's memories, including those that came about as a result of his appearance change, Izuku found himself unable to refute Bakugo's words. The original truly had added the chan suffix to his friends' names, including referring to Bakugo as 'Kat-chan.' The latter was so deeply ingrained into the original's vocabulary, in fact, that, if he wasn't careful, Izuku might default to using it as well...
Sinking back into the water, Izuku, with his arms splayed on the edge of the bath, replied, "Well, I'm definitely not gay...not that I have anything against those who are. I just happened to have mature preferences, so I wasn't interested in any of the girls we attended elementary and middle school with. I was also Quirkless back then, so I doubt any of them would have given me the time of day..."
Hearing Izuku's reminder that he was previously Quirkless, an awkward silence descended upon the boys' bath. There were quite a few people in the Class who envied him, so it was difficult to imagine he hadn't 'always' been the beast he is now...
As the person who knew best how 'pathetic' Izuku used to be, Bakugo was the most relaxed among the group, narrowing his carmine eyes as he pointedly remarked, "Speaking of your Quirk...you never actually told me what it was. I thought it was a simple Enhancement-type Quirk, but your punches generate way too much wind pressure. Then there's those freaky black tentacles that look like lightning..."
"Mmm...I guess now's as good a time as any..." muttered Izuku, thinking back to his conversations with Shino, Tomoko, Ryuko, and Aizawa earlier that day. He had effectively been tasked with trying to recruit everyone in his Class to his Party. Thus, after a moment of consideration, he replied, "As difficult as this might be to believe, my Quirk, Digitalization, basically makes me a character from a video game. And it doesn't just affect me but the world around me. In other words, my Quirk isn't an Enhancement-type but the rarest classification of all, an Actualization-type. One of only three in the entire world. The others belong to Stars and Stripes, the No. 1 Hero in America, and Pendragon, the No. 1 Hero in Europe."
Following another lengthy silence, this time the result of genuine shock, Kirishima eventually asked, "Are you for real, man? I've never even heard of an Actualization-type Quirk..."
"Neither had I before the Principal informed me about them," appended Izuku. "But that's one of the reasons I receive so much special treatment from the school. Another is that I can use my Quirk to empower others, permitting even Quirkless individuals to become stronger, faster, or even more intelligent. That's the reason I chose the name Limit-Breaker Hero, Paragon."
"Wait, you're saying you can help us become stronger?" asked Kaminari. Then, as if a lightbulb had gone off in his brain, he leaped to his feet and shouted, "That's why the girls placed so highly in the Class Rankings! You used your Quirk to make them stronger and smarter! That's totally not fair, man...!"
Waving dismissively, Izuku said, "Calm your tits," in a relaxed tone before explaining, "There's a condition for me to use my power on others, called Bond Level. In simple terms, it represents how much the person affected by my Quirk trusts or thinks they know me. I'm on fairly decent terms with everyone here, but only four of you satisfy the conditions to join my Party and have your limits broken."
Before they could ask, Izuku pointed his finger at Kirishima, Todoroki, Shoji, and Bakugo in turn, stating, "If the four of you would like to help me prove I'm telling the truth, I can invite you to my Party. I recently received permission from the Principal, so how about it?"
Though Izuku didn't say any of their names, blue windows appeared in front of the faces of Kirishima, Todoroki, Shoji, and Bakugo. The former was more than a little surprised, emulating Kaminari's action of jumping out of the water, but the other three were completely coolheaded, even Bakugo. At least until he asked, "Is this some kind of joke...?" with his left eye beginning to twitch.
Shaking his head, Izuku replied, "It's not a holographic projection if that's what you're wondering. Just ask around. Other than the five of us, no one else can see the notification windows that just appeared."
Confirming Izuku's statement, Shinso's expression became serious as he asked, "Did a notification window really appear? Like in one of those full-dive VR games...?"
Nodding in affirmation, Todoroki calmly replied, "I've never played a full-dive VR game, but a notification definitely appeared...". Then, without any discernible hesitation, he extended his finger, pressing the 'Yes' button to become an official member of Izuku's Party.
Opening his eyes uncharacteristically wide, Todoroki asked, "Are these my stats?" before following with the question, "Is Level 30 good...?"
"It's exceptional," answered Izuku. "But the more important value is your Effective Level. It's the truer reflection of your strength since it changes based on the condition of your body and whether or not you're using your Quirk."
"I see..." muttered Todoroki, staring at his stats with a mixture of awe and severity as he intuitively understood that Free Attributes were what would allow him to strengthen himself.&nbsp;
Having accepted Izuku's Party invitation immediately following Todoroki, Kirishima muttered, "Whoa..." before grimacing when he noticed his Title, 'Incredibly Dense.' It boosted his Strength and Vitality, but even though he 'was' incredibly dense, he understood it wasn't a particularly flattering Title. Shoji and Todoroki fared better with their 'Tentabro' and 'Icy Hot' monikers, but Bakugo nearly had an aneurysm when he saw his 'Explosive Hero, Big Ego' epithet.
Clenching his teeth, Bakugo growled, "Deku..." while balling his hands into fists. His 94 Bond Level also pissed him off quite a bit, so it took willpower he didn't know he possessed to avoid leaping across the bath and kicking Izuku in his 'smug' face.
Pretending he hadn't heard Bakugo's utterance, Izuku began explaining the benefits of his Quirk to everyone present. Doing so caused a few more people to reach Bond Level 80, specifically Tokoyami, Ojiro, and Sato, so the evening quickly turned into one where everyone merrily discussed the ridiculousness of Izuku's Quirk...all while Mineta cried tears of blood from the corner of the boys' shared bedroom...
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(A/N: Time for a steamy dump.)
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Name: [Ryuko Tsuchikawa]
Title: Thirsty Dirt Cat(Bond+20, Vitality+50)
Quirk: Earth Flow
Bond Level: 100
Current Level: 43&nbsp;
Effective Level: 93-&gt;120
[Attributes]
Strength: 44-&gt;50
Agility: 38-&gt;50
Vitality: 649-&gt;805
Intelligence: 61-&gt;100
Dexterity: 61-&gt;100
Luck: 87-&gt;100
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Youthful Vigor], [Soil Compression]
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 [Youthful Vigor]: Drastically diminishes the effects of aging but has no effect on lifespan.
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 [Soil Compression]: Allows the user to harden their creations, increasing their durability immensely.
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Name: [Shino Sosaki]
Title: Big-Tittied Cat Girl(Vitality, Intelligence, and Dexterity+20)
Quirk: Telepathy
Bond Level: 85
Current Level: 35
Effective Level: 48-&gt;70
[Attributes]
Strength: 58-&gt;100
Agility: 63-&gt;100
Vitality: 128-&gt;204
Intelligence: 81-&gt;101
Dexterity: 70-&gt;100
Luck: 89-&gt;100
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Mind Crush], [Cat-Like Reflexes]
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 [Mind Crush]: Concentrate telepathic energy to suppress a target's psyche, temporarily disabling them.
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 [Cat-Like Reflexes]: Cats always land on their feet, and so do you. Drastically enhances spatial awareness and sense of balance.
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Name: [Katsuki Bakugo]
Title: Explosive Hero, Big Ego(Vitality +100)
Quirk: Explosion
Bond Level: 94
Current Level: 30&nbsp;
Effective Level: 88
[Attributes]
Strength: 63
Agility: 53
Vitality: 223-&gt;323
Intelligence: 84
Dexterity: 92
Luck: 118-&gt;268
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Hyperhidrosis]
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Name: [Mashirao Ojiro]
Title: Taciturn Tail Guy(Vitality+20, Dexterity+50)
Quirk: Tail
Bond Level: 82
Current Level: 27
Effective Level: 56
[Attributes]
Strength: 62
Agility: 41
Vitality: 99-&gt;200
Intelligence: 47-&gt;100
Dexterity: 69-&gt;120
Luck: 41
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Sharp Mind], [Keen Senses]
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Name: [Eijiro Kirishima]
Title: Incredibly Dense(Strength+20, Vitality+50
Quirk: Hardening
Bond Level: 89
Current Level: 25
Effective Level: 53
[Attributes]
Strength: 65-&gt;100
Agility: 30
Vitality: 143-&gt;200
Intelligence: 25-&gt;100
Dexterity: 30
Luck: 47-&gt;75
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Rapid Hardening], [Healthy Body], [Mental Fortitude]
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 [Rapid Hardening]: Drastically increases the rate at which the user can harden their body.
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 [Mental Fortitude]: Vests the user with a will as tough as their body.
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Name: [Mezo Shoji]
Title: Tentabro(Strength+20, Vitality+50, Dexterity+20)
Quirk: Dupli-Arms
Bond Level: 86
Current Level: 28
Effective Level: 81
[Attributes]
Strength: 141-&gt;161
Agility: 33-&gt;50
Vitality: 221-&gt;300
Intelligence: 44-&gt;100
Dexterity: 101-&gt;121
Luck: 41-&gt;79
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Pump Up], [Healthy Body], [Rapid Mitosis]
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 [Pump Up]: Explosively increases the user's power and durability by 5x for a short period.
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 [Rapid Mitosis]: Increases the number of tentacles the user can produce.
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Name: [Fumikage Tokoyami]
Title: Abyss Lord(Strength, Agility, and Dexterity+20)
Quirk: Dark Shadow
Bond Level: 81
Current Level: 27
Effective Level: 51
[Attributes]
Strength: 32-&gt;52
Agility: 45-&gt;65
Vitality: 89-&gt;100
Intelligence: 51-&gt;100
Dexterity: 53-&gt;73
Luck: 45-&gt;120
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Shadow Master]
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 [Shadow Master]: Prevents the user from succumbing to the darkness in their soul.
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Name: [Shoto Todoroki]
Title: Icy Hot(Vitality+100)
Quirk: Half-Cold Half-Hot
Bond Level: 92
Current Level: 30
Effective Level: 88
[Attributes]
Strength: 57
Agility: 45
Vitality: 243-&gt;343
Intelligence: 63
Dexterity: 65
Luck: 166-&gt;316
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Thermoregulation], [Prodigy]
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 [Thermoregulation]: Helps the body maintain a stable internal temperature even in extreme conditions.
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 [Prodigy]: Doubles Experience gains. Half as effective when in Experience Sharing range.
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Name: [Hanta Sero]
Title: Discount Spiderman(Vitality+20, Dexterity+50)
Quirk: Tape
Bond Level: 80
Current Level: 25
Effective Level: 75
[Attributes]
Strength: 63-&gt;100
Agility: 44-&gt;50
Vitality: 165-&gt;200
Intelligence: 59-&gt;100
Dexterity: 67-&gt;143
Luck: 161
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Spider-like Senses], [Gifted]
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 [Spider-like Senses]: Drastically improves spatial awareness and reaction timing.
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 [Gifted]: Increases Experience gains by 50%. Half as effective when in Experience Sharing range.
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As it had been some time since he shared a room with a bunch of guys, Izuku found himself unable to sleep. Sato snored like a diesel engine, and thanks to his Keen Senses, Izuku could hear Mineta muttering a curse-like chant for the better part of an hour.
Fortunately, thanks to his exceptional Vitality and rapid recovery, Izuku didn't really 'need' to sleep. He did so because he was accustomed to it, but so long as he didn't overexert himself, he could stay awake for days on end thanks to Healthy Body.
Exhaling a faint sigh, Izuku sat up before climbing to his feet and exiting the overcrowded room. A curfew required them to stay in their rooms between 10 PM and 5 AM, but Izuku needed some fresh air, and he doubted any of the teachers would seriously chastize him so long as he didn't cause any trouble.
Dropping down from the rafters shortly after Izuku exited the boys' room, Aizawa flatly remarked, "The bathroom is in the other direction. Where do you think you're going?"
Turning to meet Aizawa's somewhat accusatory gaze, Izuku calmly replied, "This is a good opportunity. Care to join me for a few minutes? We can patrol the area while we talk."
"Patrolling is the responsibility of the teacher on duty," replied Aizawa. "Unless it's an emergency, we can talk tomorrow. You should get some rest."
Shaking his head, Izuku shifted the conversation in his favor by stating, "I can't sleep. My senses are too sharp, and my Intuition has been going off since this afternoon."
As they had been advised to take Izuku's Intuition seriously, Aizawa's expression hardened as he asked, "Is it the enemy?"
Shrugging his shoulders, Izuku replied, "That's one of the problems with the Intuition Perk. All it does is give me a lingering sense that 'something' may or may not happen. It could be good or bad, but regardless, it makes it impossible for me to rest peacefully."
"Hmmm...sounds like a pain in the ass..." remarked Aizawa. However, instead of sending Izuku back to the boys' room, he added, "We'll do a few laps of the perimeter, but if I catch you slacking off tomorrow, don't expect similar concessions in the future."
"No problem," replied Izuku. Then, alongside Aizawa, he made his way outside, seriously patrolling the area for nearly two hours before stating, "There's something I've been meaning to talk to you, Toshinori, and the Principal about. I just didn't know how to broach the subject, as it's too absurd, even by my ridiculous standards..."
Staring at Izuku from the corner of his eye, Aizawa said, "Out with it, kid. At this point, you could inform us the sky is going to turn purple, and we'd take it seriously..."
Nodding his head, Izuku pretended to hesitate for a few seconds before revealing, "I had a vision about a little girl with white hair and a tiny horn. I'm not entirely sure, but her power may be the key to stopping the Meta World Transversal phenomenon. Even if it isn't...she should be able to use it on that 'Kurogiri' fellow, returning him to his original form..."
Though he was initially only moderately curious about what Izuku had to say, Aizawa's body tensed when the former mentioned reverting Kurogiri to his original form. At this point, they were absolutely certain he was the reanimated corpse of Oboro Shirakumo, one of Aizawa's closest friends in High School. If Izuku's words were to be believed, and they usually were, this tiny-horned little girl might very well be the most important person on the planet...
Before Aizawa could ask, Izuku revealed, "Her name is Eri, and I believe she is being held and experimented on by a Yakuza group called the Shie Hassaikai, one of the organizations being investigated by Sir Nighteye. If I'm right, then, even now..."
Balling his right hand into a fist, enough to create a loud crackling sound, Izuku muttered, "Then the potential Savior of our world, a little girl no older than six or seven, is currently being tortured to create bullets with the ability to negate Quirks or heal virtually any injury..."
Though he was usually a coolheaded, fairly rational person, the capture bandages around Aizawa's neck and shoulders began to levitate around his head as if influenced by telekinesis. At the same time, his usually black eyes became an eerie shade of red as he asked, "You said the group was called the Shie Hassaikai?"
Nodding in affirmation, Izuku answered, "Yes, but that isn't the only information I managed to extrapolate from the vision. I also know the codename and Quirk of their leader, Overhaul, as well as several of his Cadres..."
"All that form a single vision...?" asked Aizawa, calming down a bit as his curiosity peaked.
Shaking his head, Izuku revealed, "I've been having these visions for a while now, but they only became clear recently. I think I'm supposed to save and protect that girl. At the very least, we can't allow you-know-who to get his hands on her..."
Though he felt it was a little ridiculous, especially due to his knowledge of the Harry Potter series, Izuku had been asked to avoid mentioning All-for-One by name. Fortunately, most of the teachers had been apprised of the infamous Villain's return, so Aizawa knew exactly who he was referencing.
Becoming even more serious, Aizawa replied, "I'll inform the Principal and have him contact the Nighteye Agency. You'll probably be brought in to divulge everything you know about this Eri girl and the Shie Hassaikai. But, so long as the information you provide is even remotely accurate, we should be able to secure a warrant quickly..."
Stopping Aizawa before he could dial the Principal's private line, Izuku advised, "Just one second, Aizawa-sensei...because of the nature of Eri's power, we can't afford to let others, especially those in positions of power and authority, know about her. That black skull-faced bastard could have connections as high as the Prime Minister. If they learn about Eri's power, they could force us to hand her over with the excuse of 'protecting' her. If that happens, You-know-who could steal her power or utilize it to treat his injuries...we can't allow either of those things to happen..."
Returning his phone to his pocket, Aizawa asked, "Are you worried that our communications are being monitored? Then I'll report to the Principal directly..."
Breathing a sigh of relief, Izuku adopted a faint smile as he replied, "That should be fine. Also, thanks for taking this seriously, Sensei...it feels like a tremendous weight has just been removed from my heart..."
Nodding his head, Aizawa replied, "You can thank me once the girl has been saved. Though, if the circumstances are as you described, we can't wait for you to obtain your Provisional Hero License. In other words, you won't be able to participate in the raid."
Shaking his head, Izuku's expression and tone were serious but sincere as he asserted, "I've already kept her waiting for far too long. If Toshi&ndash;if All Might and the other Heroes can rescue her even one second sooner, it's for the best. No child should have to experience what Eri has been forced to endure..."
Though he nodded a second time, Aizawa remarked, "Then, for now, you should return and at least pretend to sleep. The Principal will likely call for you first thing in the morning. If not, we'll have you record everything you know about the Shie Hassaikai in a document, specifically the information about the enemies' Quirks."
"I understand," replied Izuku. Then, after bowing respectfully, he added, "Thank you..." before rising to his full height and turning to leave. He was slightly annoyed that Aizawa's Bond Level had only increased to 79 after such a 'formative' discussion, but he was far more relieved to have finally broached the subject of saving Eri. Rescuing her had been at the back of his mind since the inaugural day of his transmigration, but he had been playing things 'safe' to ensure there were no mishaps. However, now that something like the Meta World Transversal phenomenon had come into play, he couldn't afford to wait around or play things by ear. The sooner Eri could be rescued, the better...
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Delaying his return to bed, Izuku came across Kirishima in the hallway, standing with his arms crossed, head lowered, and eyes closed as he leaned with his back against the wall.
Interrupting the spiky-haired redhead's thoughts, Izuku called out to him in a quiet tone, asking, "Kirishima? What's up, man? Why are you standing out here in the hallway...?"
Opening his eyes, Kirishima raised his face and looked over to meet Izuku's gaze, an uncharacteristically serious expression on his face as he replied, "Hey, Midoriya...I know this is kind of sudden, but do you mind if I ask you something...?"
As he had been anticipating this encounter since the moment Kirishima boosted his Intelligence, Izuku maintained a relaxed countenance as he made his way over to the former's side, leaning with his back against the same wall as he replied, "Go for it..."
Resting the back of his head against the wall, Kirishima stared off into space, his voice faint and distant as he asked, "Are you and Ashido-san dating...?"
Anticipating Kirishima's follow-up questions, Izuku responded with a slow nod, admitting, "Not just her...I'm also in a relationship with Ochaco, Toru, Kyouka, Tsuyu, and, most recently, Melissa. Beyond that, I'm engaged to Momo and have several other complicated relationships..."
Instead of lashing out or getting upset, Kirishima exhaled a profoundly exasperated sigh before muttering, "I'm starting to see why I have the 'Incredibly Dense' Title...I really messed things up, didn't I?"
Exhaling a much fainter sigh through his nose, Izuku replied, "I'm sorry, man...but I can at least assure you she's happy. I also swear to take care of her, even if my numerous relationships suggest I'm a bastard incapable of commitment..."
Shaking his head, Kirishima adopted a faint smile as he assured, "It's fine. Ashido isn't the type of girl to let others take advantage of her. If the two of you are in a relationship, it's because she wanted to be with you. That's something I'm absolutely sure of..."
Turning to meet Izuku's gaze, Kirishima's smile became wry as he added, "Still, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't envious. If I found out you hurt her in some way, even if it's several years from now, I don't think I'd be able to take it in stride. When that time comes, let me get off at least a few good hits before you kick my ass...sound good?"
Exhaling another, far more prominent sigh, Izuku replied, "You're a better man than me, Kirishima...but yeah, if a time like that does come, feel free to team up with the others to beat the shit out of me. With how blessed I am to have such amazing girls at my side, I would deserve that and more if I ever betrayed them..."
Nodding in affirmation, Kirishima adopted a sincere, toothy grin as he extended his fist and said, "Then it's a promise between men...!"
Returning a smile of his own, Izuku bumped fists with Kirishima, feeling a mixture of guilt and relief at the exceptionally considerate boy's words. He honestly wouldn't have blamed the latter if he had wanted to throw down right there in the hallway. Very few people had the strength of character to 'forgive' the person that had stolen their crush. Even fewer could smile and wish them well. Thus, more than anyone else in the Class, Izuku felt a genuine, heartfelt respect for the spiky-haired youth across from him. As a result, Kirishima's Title abruptly changed...
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Name: [Eijiro Kirishima]
Title: An Absolute, Indomitable Bro(Bond+20, Strength+50, Vitality+100)
Quirk: Hardening
Bond Level: 89-&gt;100
Current Level: 25
Effective Level: 53
[Attributes]
Strength: 100-&gt;130
Agility: 30
Vitality: 200-&gt;250
Intelligence: 100
Dexterity: 30
Luck: 75
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Rapid Hardening], [Healthy Body], [Mental Fortitude]
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After an hour-long ride, time Izuku spent listening to music with Kyouka, the bus carrying Class 1-A stopped at a mountain pass, overlooking a vast forest with several other mountains in the distance.
While some mistook the scenic parking area as a rest stop, taking in the breathtaking view while looking around for bathrooms, Izuku's gaze was drawn to the black, Bentley-like car waiting nearby.
Shortly after everyone from Class 1-A had disembarked, the doors to the expensive-looking car opened, followed by the emergence of two women wearing similar but differently colored, cat-themed idol outfits. The first was a familiar, blonde-haired beauty with piercing blue eyes, a blue and white dress, massive paw-like gloves, furry boots, and a striped, blue and white tail. The second was a slightly taller woman with burgundy-red hair, brown eyes, and a nearly identical red, pink, and yellow outfit. Also, while it wasn't particularly important, she had a massive rack...
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Name: [Ryuko Tsuchikawa]
Title: Party Invitation Required
Quirk: Earth Flow
Bond Level: 99
Current Level: 43&nbsp;
Effective Level: 93
[Attributes]
Strength: 44
Agility: 38
Vitality: 649
Intelligence: 61
Dexterity: 61
Luck: 87
Free Attributes: 215
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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Name: [Shino Sosaki]
Title: Party Invitation Required
Quirk: Telepathy
Bond Level: 73
Current Level: 35
Effective Level: 63
[Attributes]
Strength: 58
Agility: 63
Vitality: 128
Intelligence: 81
Dexterity: 70
Luck: 89
Free Attributes: 175
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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Garnering everyone's attention, the busty, burgundy-haired Shino waved her paw-like glove and shouted, "Long time no see, Eraserhead!"&nbsp;
With everyone looking over at them, Shino and Ryuko started an abrupt, highly choreographed pose routine, the former forming a ring around her eye and shouting, "Locking on with sparkling gazes~!" while the latter followed up by making a heart shape with her paws before scratching the air and adding, "Stingingly cute and cat-like girls~!"&nbsp;
Wrapping up their routine, Shino and Ryuko struck finishing poses, the former crouching in the front with both paws sticking outward and one of her legs outstretched while the latter made a cheerleader-like pose with her right paw and left knee raised, both exclaiming, "We're the Wild, Wild Pussycats~!"&nbsp;
While Shino and Ryuko held their poses, Aizawa maintained a neutral expression, gesturing with his thumb toward the two cat-like women as he said, "These are the Pro Heroes: Pixie-bob and Mandalay. They're a bit eccentric, but they're veterans in disaster response and mountain rescue."
Easing out of her pose, Ryuko's left eye twitched as she said, "We could do without you calling us 'veterans,' Eraserbrain..."
Ignoring Ryuko's comment, Aizawa kept his gaze on Class 1-A as he said, "Anyways, the two of them, along with the other members of their team, will be assisting with your training this next week. Be sure to follow their instructions, as this training camp might be more integral to your futures than you realize..."
Piggybacking off of Aizawa's words, Shino, better known by her Hero Name, Mandalay, pointed to the horizon as she added, "That being said, can everyone see that mountain over there? The place you'll be staying for the next week is located at its base. Your first mission will be to reach our private lodge in the teams we assign you. Teams that fail to get there within three hours will be missing lunch."
"Meow, meow, meow~!" chimed Ryuko, known to most of Class 1-A as Pixie-bob, adding, "And to make things fair, we'll be grouping you based on your results during the Finals! Rank 2 will be grouped with Ranks 10, 11, and 20! Rank 3 will be with 9, 12, and 19. If you're confused about which team you belong to, feel free to ask! Just know that your time has already started~!"
Hearing Ryuko's explanation, a confused look marred Izuko's face as he raised his hand, asking, "What about me?"&nbsp;
As Ryuko has specifically referenced Ranks 2 and 3, Izuku, the current Rank 1, felt he had been intentionally overlooked. To his surprise, Ryuko made a scratching gesture as she replied, "You're too overpowered, my dashing little kitten. This is meant to be a serious challenge, so allowing you to participate will make things unfair and much too easy for whoever ends up on your team. But don't worry; we have something very special in mind. Be a good little kitten and wait."
With little choice but to heed Ryuko's instructions, Izuku patiently waited for the rest of Class 1-A, including Bakugo and Toga, to descend the cliff and enter the 'Forest of Magical Beasts' below. Around the time the last group had departed, Aizawa approached him, surprising him quite a bit by asking, "What's my Bond Level...?" in a neutral tone.
"Uh...sixty-eight?" replied Izuku, feeling a little awkward at the realization that Aizawa was a part of the group that 'knew' what he was up to behind the scenes.
Standing with his hands in his pockets, Aizawa complained, "Though I suppose it's for the best, 'liking you' is a pretty troublesome prerequisite for joining your Party..."
Recovering from his embarrassment, Izuku shook his head, asserting, "It isn't a metric for how much a person likes me, per se. A good example is Katsuki Bakugo. He's been threatening to 'murder' me since we were kids, but his Bond Level is 95, only five points from the 'maximum.' To that end, it's more accurate to say that Bond Level is a marker of familiarity or trust. You and I aren't particularly close, and I haven't given you any reasons to trust me, so it's not surprising our Bond is weak."
"Hmmm...that's not completely irrational..." replied Aizawa, staring off into space with unfocused eyes. The truth was that he felt appreciative toward Izuku for his actions during and immediately following the incident at USJ, but, at the same time, he viewed the green-haired youth as a destabilizing element within the classroom. It was clear he didn't want to be there, but, despite making a minimal effort, he remained firmly at the top of the Class due to the sheer ridiculousness of his Quirk...
Intruding on the conversation, Shino(Mandalay) made her way over, asking, "Have you already told him what kind of training he'll be doing, Eraser?"
Shaking his head, Aizawa lazily replied, "No. I asked him what my current Bond Level was, and then he made some conjectures about the nature of bonds revolving around familiarity and trust."
Exhibiting an expression of intrigue, Shino responded with a curt "Oh?" before directing her curious brown eyes to Izuku and asking, "Can you tell me what my and Pixie-bob's Bond Levels are? Everyone in the Wild, Wild Pussycats is your fan after witnessing your performance during the Sports Festival and catching your interview a few days ago. Pixie, in particular, is quite fond of young kittens with lots of potential..."
Seeing no reason to keep it a secret, Izuku casually replied, "Yours is at seventy-three, and Ryuko's is at ninety-nine..."
After initially blinking in surprise, an awkward smile gradually developed across Shino's face as she remarked, "That's...quite a bit higher than I anticipated. You must have left quite the impression on Pixie during your previous training session. She never mentioned you were on a first-name basis..."
Adopting a wry smile of his own, Izuku revealed, "It was something she decided on the last day of our training. She also put her number into my cell phone but told me to wait until graduation before calling..."
Drawing attention to himself, Aizawa exhaled a long, clearly exasperated sigh before staring at Izuku and stating, "Rather than training to become stronger, it's my opinion that you should focus on disciplining your heart and mind. The Principal and school have made concessions for you given the severity of the situation, but you're going to hurt someone if you don't learn to restrain your 'nature'..."
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Imagining Nemuri sharing the results of her 'analysis' with Nezu and the other faculty members, Izuku couldn't help frowning. It was doubtlessly something that benefitted him, but he was starting to get frustrated by the notion that everyone around him viewed him as a sex-crazed beast...
"Now, now, no need to be so serious," said Shino, waggling her left index finger. "Midoriya-kun bears a heavy responsibility, so I think it's fine if he indulges himself while there's still time. Once the Meta World Transveral phenomenon reaches Japan, we're all going to be super busy."
Unable to refute Shino's words, Aizawa returned to staring off into space with a pensive look. Nezu had forwarded the information related to the MWT phenomenon to the 'core' teachers of UA, so they all knew how dire the situation was. There was no known method to prevent breaches from appearing, and the monsters within seemed to get stronger over time. By the time the phenomenon reached Japan, several smaller countries were expected to be completely overrun...
Seeing Aizawa stare off into space, seemingly removing himself from the conversation, Shino turned her attention to Izuku, narrowing her eyes as she said, "Now, about your training..."
With Shino allowing her words to trail off, tension began to build in Izuku's body as he prepared himself for an arduous trial. Instead, after remaining silent for several seconds, Shino stuck out her tongue before stating, "For now, how about the two of us chat to increase our familiarity and improve my Bond Level? Since Pix&ndash;I mean, since Ryuko is busy playing with your classmates, there isn't much we can do to help you improve. We could try sparring, but unless you limit yourself quite a bit, I don't think I'd be able to land even a single hit on you."
Though she didn't know what her Level and attributes were, Shino had been informed that Izuku's 'base' Strength and Agility were at least 200. In other words, he could casually lift more than a ton and move upwards of seventy meters per second, even without enhancing his mobility with Blackwhip. She was confident in her speed, technique, and flexibility, but based on the recordings she had seen, Izuku was on an entirely different level.
Adopting a wry smile, Izuku replied, "Sure...let's talk...". He felt like Shino had pulled the rug out from under his feet, but he also knew there wasn't much she could do to help him improve. Aizawa's Erasure didn't work on him, so even if the two of them teamed up to try and defeat him, he could toss them around like ragdolls. Aizawa was extremely adept at defeating opponents stronger than himself, but technique could only go so far when his opponent was several times stronger, swifter, and had 'exponentially' greater reaction time...
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Contrasting the three hours Class 1-A thought it would take to reach the lodge, placing their arrival around 12:30 PM, it was well after 5 when the first team showed up. Ryuko's Earth Beasts weren't particularly difficult to defeat, but they were inexhaustibly relentless. More importantly, most of the teams had no way of determining if the direction they were moving in was correct, so several ended up 'way' off course before Shino used her Telepathy to guide them back on track.
By the time the last team arrived, just after 7 PM, Izuku had increased his Bond with Shino to 84 and Ryuko to 100. He had also been introduced to the final two members of the Wild, Wild Pussycats, the first being a petite woman with emerald green hair and large, completely round, uncommonly yellow eyes and the second being a large, muscular man with short brown hair, a small, triangle-shaped beard, and a prominent upper lip that looked like he had undergone plastic surgery to make himself look more cat-like. Far more concerning was the fact that the latter wore a brown, idol-like dress, a pair of oversized cat paws, a cat-ear headpiece, and a robotic cat tail, matching his teammates. His Bond Level was also the second highest among the entire cat-themed group...
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Name: [Tomoko Shiretoko]
Title: Wide-Eyed Cat Girl(Intelligence +20, Dexterity+50)
Quirk: Search
Bond Level: 83
Current Level: 33
Effective Level: 61
[Attributes]
Strength: 29-&gt;50
Agility: 37-&gt;50
Vitality: 95-&gt;100
Intelligence: 67-&gt;200
Dexterity: 58-&gt;100
Luck: 91-&gt;112
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Fleet-Footed], [Area Scan]
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Name: [Yaware Chatora]
Title: Musclebound Otokonoko(Strength +20, Vitality + 50)
Quirk: Pliabody
Bond Level: 96
Current Level: 41
Effective Level: 93
[Attributes]
Strength: 143-&gt;200
Agility: 44-&gt;50
Vitality: 267-&gt;400
Intelligence: 59-&gt;100
Dexterity: 113-&gt;150
Luck: 107-&gt;109
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Neko Punch], [Healthy Body], [Shear Resistance], [Cat's Intuition], [Maidenly Litheness], [Lucky Boy]
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Chapter 97: Chapter 97