BNHA: Singularity

After a 5 AM wake-up call, everyone was given ten minutes to change into their gym uniforms before being forced to jog to a sizeable clearing half a kilometer from the forest lodge. Well, almost everyone. Izuku was pulled aside by Shino shortly after he had finished getting changed. Soon after, he was riding in the passenger seat of her car, headed for the main campus of UA.
With more than an hour of driving ahead of them, Shino waited until she and Izuku were on the expressway before asking, "About my Title...is it possible to change it...?"
Adopting a wry smile, Izuku replied, "I don't get to choose the Titles or their effects. They seem to be based on my initial impression, how I feel about the person, how they think of me, and how they view themselves. A Title can change or be upgraded, but I've only witnessed it happen twice. In both cases, my relationship with the person in question became closer or more...meaningful? It's difficult to put into words..."
"I see..." muttered Shino, a wry smile developing across her face. She was well aware of her 'endowments,' but receiving a Title like 'Big Titty Kitty' at her age was a bit...
Leaving Shino feeling a little speechless, Izuku's smile gained a hint of mischievousness as he faintly appended, "It suits you..." before closing his eyes. Shino's outfit was decent at concealing their true volume, but Izuku could tell her breasts were between 96-100cm, effectively making her an I-L-Cup. With her cat-themed Hero Costume, the Title of Big-Titty Kitty suited her to a tee.
Casting a fleeting glance at Izuku out of the corner of her eyes, Shino's wry smile gradually eased into a more playful expression as she asked, "Should I interpret this as the beginning of our courtship? The Principal warned us about it, but it's amazing how 'brazen' you can be for someone so young. Not that I have any intention of criticizing you..."
Though they weren't nearly as 'desperate' as Ryuko, all the members of the Wild, Wild Pussycats had been anxious about finding suitable 'mates.' They had initially abstained from dating due to their status as Idols, but now that they were over thirty, it was becoming a fairly serious concern...
Without opening his eyes, Izuku replied, "I'm content with how things are, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't willing. The last time I was with Rumi, she actively 'encouraged' me to target you and the other Pussycats...mostly to pawn off the responsibility of leading the Special Task Force, but partly due to the fact we are 'too compatible' with one another..."
Blinking in surprise, Shino asked, "You're talking about Mirko, right? Jeez, if even someone like her can't keep up with you, you must truly be a beast in the bedroom..."
"So I'm told..." responded Izuku, feeling equal parts proud yet annoyed. It stoked his ego to hear a beautiful woman call him a beast, but, knowing there was some 'additional connotation' behind the word, he didn't permit himself to feel too enthused. Rather, after everything that had happened, even he was starting to believe his Quirk, or perhaps the world itself, was influencing him...
Feeling as though she had touched a nerve, Shino's expression softened as she expressed, "Sorry...I know it must be difficult for you. I didn't mean to belittle your circumstances..."
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Resisting the urge to point out she was misinterpreting the reason for his silence, Izuku allowed it to persist for several minutes before admitting, "It makes me feel like a bastard..."
Shaking her head, Shino firmly asserted, "So long as you care, you'll never be a truly reprehensible person..."
Adopting a faint smile, Shino added, "Besides, Ryuko, Tomoko, and I had some of Yawara's semen frozen a few years back. We really want kittens, but it's not like we're out of options if you're unwilling. The most important thing for us is remaining together. That's the main reason none of us have been able to find mates. Not many guys mesh well with a group like ours, and, before now, we never considered sharing the 'same' guy..."
"That's one of the things I can't stop thinking about..." revealed Izuku. "I am exceptionally grateful for it, but I can't comprehend why so many girls are 'willing' to share me. Even if my Quirk is powerful and I'm fated to play an important role, it doesn't explain how 'accepting' everyone is..."
"Hmmm...I understand what you're trying to say..." replied Shino. "But has it not always been the case that capable men and women draw others to them? There are no laws against polyamory, and when I was a little girl, it was common for people to be in multiple relationships since they had no way of knowing whether their Quirks and physiologies were compatible. Even now, individuals with Mutant and Heteromorphic Quirks have a 'very' difficult time finding partners..."
Shaking her head, Shino added, "It was only around ten to fifteen years ago, specifically when All Might returned to Japan and brought down the crime rate, that policies began shifting toward a more 'prudish' outlook. Most other countries actively engage in Quirk Marriages to this day, and America even has a system to pair you with people based on your genetic makeup. They say it's to prevent mishaps resulting from incompatibilities, but most people know they're just trying to stay ahead of the evolutionary curve by producing children with powerful Quirks..."
("That...definitely sounds like something America would do...") thought Izuku. At the same time, he imagined things were much, much worse in countries like China and Russia. Thus, while he still felt his situation was abnormal, he also understood he was basically the 'next-gen tech' in an arms race. In other words, he was in a similar situation as Eri. If those in power or foreign countries learned about the true nature of their Quirks, they would spare no effort to try and acquire them...
Catching Shino a little off guard, Izuku opened his eyes partway as he casually affirmed, "I'm not against having children...we would need to work something out with the Yaoyorozu Family, but I'd knock you up right here if my girls allowed it..."
Though it wasn't obvious due to the red markings beneath her eyes, a faint blush developed through Shino's cheeks as she softly replied, "Now probably isn't the best time..."
Reverting to closed eyes, Izuku's voice softened to match Shino's as he asserted, "Then you should talk to Ryuko and Tomoko and let me know when you're ready. I usually go for ten to fifteen rounds, so you'll be in for a rough time if you try and take me on alone..."
Despite the fifteen-year gap in their age, Shino suddenly felt nervous to be in the same car as Izuku, swallowing hard at the insinuation he would breed or, at the very least, fuck her silly. She thought she had adequately prepared herself for the possibility, but now that it was on the table, Shino suddenly felt like she was back in high school, nervous about being alone with the boy she had a crush on...
Sensing a 'change' in his surroundings, Izuku inhaled a few times through his nose before opening his eyes and stealing a glance at Shino. Her gaze was firmly fixed on the road, but, despite her attempts to appear calm and composed, Izuku could tell she was aroused. Her pheromones were filling the car's interior, and though most people wouldn't notice it, he could feel her body temperature increasing, prompting her to turn on the AC &nbsp;before eventually rolling down all the windows. After all, he wasn't the only one in the car who could smell arousal...
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While Shino waited in her car, Izuku made his way to Nezu's office, the latter wearing a 'knowing' smile as he sat behind his desk and mused, "I take it you and Sosaki-san are getting along?"
Adopting a wry smile, Izuku replied, "Something like that..." before taking a seat. He had expected Toshinori to be present, but since it was just him and Nezu, he allowed himself to deflate a bit.
Sensing that Izuku's exasperation was genuine, Nezu promptly discarded his playful mask, getting straight to business by revealing, "We have been in contact with Sir Nighteye of the Nighteye Agency. His investigation into the Shie Hassaikai only began recently, so he was quite surprised to learn we were aware of it..."
Getting even more to the point, Izuku narrowed his eyes and asked, "Did you learn anything about the girl, Eri?"
Shaking his head, Nezu admitted, "Not yet. But, since you have brought her to our attention, rest assured that we will do everything in our power to locate, recover, and protect her. Toshinori is currently on standby at the Nighteye Agency, so once they have 'probable cause,' he will charge into their headquarters directly."
"And that's why I'm here," asserted Izuku. "You need the information I have on the Shie Hassaikai to justify an impromptu raid. I'm willing, but what will you tell the police when they ask?"
Regaining his smile, Nezu replied, "We won't tell them anything outright. One benefit of having the Symbol of Peace participate in a raid is that the police and general public will accept that it was justified from the start. So long as we can prove they were manufacturing drugs or engaged in some other form of illegal activity, there won't be a comprehensive investigation into the true reason for our actions..."
Swiveling his chair sideways, Nezu preempted Izuku's follow-up question by appending, "Don't worry about information about the girl being leaked. If they had informed others of her Quirk, they would have received a visit from our mutual enemy. To that end...well, you'll just have to take my word that they won't be sharing the information from prison..."
Though it was only for a brief moment, a sadistic glimmer flashed across Nezu's eyes, belying the relaxed smile on his face. Afterward, he slid over a tablet for Izuku to record everything he knew about the Shie Hassaikai, an action that effectively washed his hands of the situation. From then on, rescuing Eri became Nighteye's and the exceptionally capable Toshinori's problem...
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Upon returning to Shino's car, Izuku was slightly surprised to find the burgundy-haired beauty with damp hair, a tell-tale sign she had recently gotten out of the shower.
Now that his schedule was open, Izuku didn't hesitate to tease, "Did my previous statement make you so horny you needed to calm yourself with a cold shower?"
Catching Izuku a little off guard, Shino casually replied, "Something like that..." before crossing her arms and asking, "So, what now? I wasn't told to take you back to the training camp immediately, so if there's something else you need to take care of, I can wait."
Raising his brows slightly, Izuku questioned, "And what if I said I needed to take care of you...?"
Turning her face to avoid Izuku's gaze, Shino's crossed arms turned into hugging herself as she meekly replied, "I still need to be able to do my job once we get back..."
Though he had been joking around before, Izuku's expression became serious as he reached out to caress Shino's cheek, compelling her to look back at him as he whispered, "I'll be sure to keep that in mind...". Then, as Shino had entered UA through a private, underground tunnel, he planted a kiss on her lips without worrying too much about whether or not someone would see them. Fortunately, Shino had changed into civilian clothes after her shower, so they didn't draw too much attention when they invariably checked into a love hotel...
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"Are you sure you're good to drive?" asked Izuku. "I remember the route, so I can take the wheel if you want to take a short nap..."
Though she knew Izuku didn't have a license, Shino paused to consider his words while staring off into space with notably flushed cheeks. Izuku hadn't let up on her even when they took a shower together, so she would be lying if she said she wasn't feeling out of sorts...
Shaking her head, Shino replied, "Forget it. I wouldn't know what to say if the cops pulled us over. Just give me a few minutes to cool down, and I'll be fine..."
Punctuating her words, Shino pressed a blackout button that tinted her windows before turning on the AC and reclining in her seat. Izuku's eyes were drawn to her voluminous breasts as she did so, but instead of gawking like a fool, he emulated Shino's actions, reclining in his seat and closing his eyes.
Sneaking a peek at Izuku from the corner of her eyes, Shino breathed an internal sigh of relief when she saw him resting with his eyes closed. Her self-esteem had taken a hit when Izuku began treating her like an actual cat, and, due to her enamored state, she couldn't help playing along. She had even started meowing partway through, so she wasn't even sure how to look at him right now, much less engage in conversation...
With Shino entering an absentminded daze as she observed him, Izuku caused her to startle quite a bit when he asked, "Do you want to cuddle or something...?" with his eyes still closed.
"Uh..."
Not sure how to respond, Shino scratched her cheek and looked around with an awkward look. She wasn't sure what she was searching for, but she promptly gave up when Izuku reclined further, patting his chest as he said, "Come on..."
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Though she blushed to the very tips of her ears, Shino only hesitated for a few seconds before crawling over the center console and curling up in his lap with her head against his chest. She felt like a complete idiot, but even though Izuku was nearly half her age, she couldn't help feeling a sense of safety and security in his warm embrace...
("This kid is way too good at handling women...") thought Shino, her heart beating a little quicker when Izuku's hand came to rest on her ass, gently caressing it as if it were completely natural...
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With Izuku and Shino arriving in the late afternoon, around the time Class 1-A was preparing curry as a group, Ryuko darted over to them, exuding her usual hyperactive energy as she asked, "Where the heck have the two of you been!? You should have been back hours ago...!"
Without waiting for a response, Ryuko began to circle Shino, sniffing her up and down with a cat-like expression on her face. Her mother was a cat-like heteromorph, so even though she lacked furry features, Ryuko's senses rivaled an actual cat's. And that was 'before' becoming a member of Izuku's Party.
Though she briefly narrowed her eyes, Ryuko wasn't upset that Shino had jumped the gun and gotten ahead of her. Instead, she covered her mouth with her paw-like glove, licking her lips before softly asserting, "Someone got laid..." with a catty smile.
Swatting Ryuko with her hand, a hint of embarrassment marred Shino's serious expression as she said, "Stop it, Pixie. The students might suspect something if you make a scene..."
"Oh, please," replied Ryuko. "What's the point of even keeping it a secret? You disappeared nearly the entire day and came back looking like you just finished battling an entire league of villains."
Before Shino could respond, Ryuko spread her hands and shrugged in mock helplessness as she added, "Besides, most of these brats have 100 Intelligence and access to the proximity function. You and Izuku were in the same place for nearly seven and a half hours, and your Vitalities kept going down. Good luck convincing them you were having a chat."
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Though Ryuko wasn't exactly dumb, Shino was caught off guard by how 'sharp' the former was behaving. She didn't feel too different after going from 81 to 100 Intelligence, but Ryuko seemed completely different after going from 61 to the same value. A 66.67% increase in Intelligence was no joke...
Seeing through Shino's thoughts, Ryuko covered her mouth, uttering her characteristic "Meow, meow, meow..." laugh before abruptly focusing her gaze on Izuku, making a scratching gesture as she mused, "You won't be eluding my claws this time, my adorable little muscle kitten. I was already going to be the one training you, but now we can have lots and lots of fun together as well..."
Without waiting for Izuku or Shino to respond, Ryuko abruptly turned away and ran back to the location of Class 1-A. Nearly everyone that wasn't actively cooking or working on something had been observing them, so Shino's expression became progressively ruddy until she said, "I'm going to head inside to take a rest...you should join your classmates or head inside to do the same..."
Understanding that Shino's words weren't an invitation to rest 'with' her, Izuku calmly replied, "I'll return to my Class. But, before that, I wanted to thank you for earlier. Your words this morning helped me sort out some of the thoughts that had been bothering me. I'll be sure to repay you plentily in the future..."
Reading between the lines of Izuku's words, Shino's expression became ruddier as she responded with a faint, "Sure..." before abruptly running off. Izuku's eyes followed her, but only for a brief moment before he turned to his classmates and made his way over, readily joining the largest group of girls as it was no longer a secret that they were dating...
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Though they had skirted around the issue during dinner, Mineta didn't hesitate to voice everyone's thoughts during their shared bathing time, asking, "Midoriya...what's your relationship with Mandalay and the Wild, Wild Pussycats?"
As he had already gotten permission from the girls, Izuku didn't hesitate to respond, "I'm going to be sleeping with all three of them. The reasons why are none of your concern."
Providing his best Dio impression, Mineta arched his back, hands spread and resembling claws as he screeched, "Whyyyyyyyyyyy!?"
"Does it matter?" asked Izuku, his expression and tone calm as he added, "You weren't exactly in the running to be their suitors. Stop envying others and focus on improving yourself. You're not doing yourself any favors by acting like a desperate and perverted degenerate..."
While Mineta was staring at Izuku like he wanted to strangle him, Ida raised his hand and said, "Though our motivations are different, I'm with Mineta on this one. School rules prohibit illicit relationships between staff and students. Even if you're all consenting adults, you should set a better example as the Vice Class Representative."
Shaking his head, Izuku revealed, "I won't be Vice Class Representative for much longer. Once the second term begins, I'll be taking Credit-by-Exams to test out of all the General Education classes. I'll also be getting my Provisional Hero License in the next couple of weeks, so I'll soon be a student in name only. As for why I'm doing this...well, you'll find out in the next three to six months. I haven't been given permission to talk about it just yet."
Reacting to Izuku's remark about being a student in name only, Kirishima replied, "No way. Does that mean you won't be coming to class anymore? That's a real bummer."
Making a so-so gesture with his left hand, Izuku replied, "I'm only testing out of the General Education classes, so I'll still show up for Foundational Heroics training when I'm not busy with my Work Studies. I just have a lot of things to prepare and a very limited time, so don't expect to see me too much in the next three to six months. After that, we'll probably be working together on a daily basis..."
"You're speaking like something big's about to go down..." said Bakugo, seated in the bath with his arms crossed.
Nodding his head, Izuku revealed, "It's an event that had already started to shake the world, but it's being kept under wraps to avoid panic. I would tell you more, but I've been told to keep it a secret..."
"That's fucking bullshit..." asserted Bakugo. "If it's important, you should just say it, you shi-!"&nbsp;
Suppressing the urge to call Izuku a shitty nerd, Bakugo's expression darkened as he said, "Just tell us...you already revealed the secret of your Quirk, so what's the point of keeping this one?"
"It's so you can have at least one peaceful Summer Break as students of UA," replied Izuku. "Telling you that might make you worry, but you can at least pretend everything's okay if you don't know the truth. If you're keen on finding out, regardless of my warnings, feel free to pester the Principal and All Might. They're the ones that asked me to keep it a secret."
Rising to his feet, Izuku preempted Bakugo's reaction and simultaneously caused an awkward silence to descend the bath by saying, "Enjoy the rest of your bath, gentlemen. I have some kittens to attend..."
Without waiting for anyone to respond, Izuku stepped out of the bath and headed for the changing room. He hadn't actually made arrangements to sleep with any of the Pussycats, but he doubted they would decline if he chose to sleep in their beds. Shino presented herself as a calm, reliable, and intelligent beauty in public, but she was incredibly submissive in the bedroom. Ryuko was apparently still a virgin, but she had all the tell-tale signs of a nympho. As for Tomoko...Izuku wasn't too sure about her, but his intuition told him she would be very active in the bedroom, driven by a 'healthy' curiosity. With her ability to uncover people's weaknesses...well, it was bound to be an interesting experience...
With such thoughts in mind, Izuku prepared to change into his evening clothes but paused when he noticed his underwear was missing. Not his fresh pair, but the ones he had changed out of before getting in the bath.
("This has to be Toga's or Komori's doing...") thought Izuku. There was no one on duty outside to prevent people from entering the wrong changing room, and they were the two most likely culprits due to being fairly die-hard members of his fan club. There was one more person it could have been, but Izuku willfully blocked that possibility from his thoughts...
Fortunately, Izuku received his answer fairly quickly when he changed into his evening wear and grabbed his laundry, preparing to take it back to his room. The moment he did so, a small piece of black fabric fell onto the ground, a garment Izuku immediately recognized as a pair of side-tie lace panties. The only girl in his harem that wore such panties was, somewhat amusingly, Ochaco, but Izuku had never seen her wear pure black before. She preferred pastel colors like pale pink, sky blue, and soft green. Darker colors weren't completely out of the question, but she would want him to see her wearing them...
Picking up the delicate undergarment, Izuku inspected the band, finding no name but seeing that the size didn't match any of his girls. It was only one size larger than Ochaco's panties, but he could confidently rule her out as most girls had a habit of wearing clothes that were a bit too small. In other words, the panties belonged to a girl whose wait and butt were a bit larger than Ochaco's firm and pillowy assets...
("They're definitely Toga's...") thought Izuku. Komori was a fairly petite girl, and while Izuku could totally see her wearing black lace to try and seduce him, Class 1-B had a different bathing and training schedule than 1-A. They also dwelled on the opposite side of the lodge, so it would be much too risky to try and swap their underwear...
Placing the panties into his pocket, Izuku moved to leave the changing room but stopped at the entrance. It was very faint, but he could hear someone breathing for the briefest of moments, compelling him to look toward an area of the changing room that appeared empty at a glance. As he did so, the pitter-patter bare footsteps against tile echoed through the changing room as an invisible figure darted past him. Unfortunately for the person in question, invisibility didn't prevent Izuku from inspecting his target's status...
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Name: [Himiko Toga]
Title: Party Invitation Required
Quirk: Transform, Invisibility(vestige)
Bond Level: 99
Current Level: 16
Effective Level: 59
[Attributes]
Strength: 25
Agility: 22
Vitality: 235
Intelligence: 85
Dexterity: 29
Luck: 205
Free Attributes: 80
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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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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Chapter 99: Chapter 99