Okay, starting with this chapter, I'm going to end each one like the end of an episode of My Hero Academia. But if I should edit the earlier chapters the same way, tell me.

Izuku was rather dumbfounded. "What do you mean inherit?"

All Might simply looked on in amusement. "Ha. You look so priceless. Listen, this is an amazing opportunity. It's all a matter of how hard you bust your ass to use my awesome power."

"What are you trying to say?"

"It's my Quirk. A bunch of online bloggers and magazine writers assume my power is just enhanced strength and mobility. Even in talk show interviews, I always avoid talking about it by throwing a few zingers. Wouldn't do me any good if the symbol of peace wasn't your ordinary hero. For you see, this power was bestowed to me like a sacred torch and I've decided to pass the flame."

"Wait. This doesn't add up. It's understandable your Quirk is one everyone tries to figure out but can a Quirk really be passed off like this? I mean, Quirks are supposed to be unique to each individual. I haven't even begun to comprehend the…"

All Might was suddenly uneasy as Izuku kept rambling. "Uh, kid. Enough with that… nonsense!"

"Non…"

"You just have to adjust to the truth right in front of you. I can transfer my strength to someone else. And that's only one surprise this power has to offer. The name of my Quirk… is One For All."

"One… For… All?"

"Think of it like this; one person stores up this power and passes it to another, where it is stored and inherited again. It's like the hearts of all those who have had this resonate with the current user. It's because of this I'm able to aid those in need of a hero."

"But why would you give this to me?"

"The truth of the matter is I've been looking for a successor for some time. Then you came around. True, you have fancy gizmos to help you, but you were right when you said it wasn't enough. Then you rushed fearlessly to rescue all those people and take on a dangerous villain with no ill intent in heart when no one else could. What do you say?"

"I'll do it! And I know this stays secret, too."

"Not a shred of reluctance. Just as I figured. Then I'll let you know when we can begin, just give me at least until tomorrow to find a place nearby where no one will bother us."

Two days later - Dogobah Municipal Beach Park - Before sunrise

Izuku had some rope around his arms while trying to pull a fridge. It just so happened that All Might was adding some extra weight.

"Hey, it's pretty cozy up here. You know, people move stuff like this all the time, even without super strength."

"Yeah, but aren't you supposed to be heavier?"

"Nah, I lost some weight, even in this form."

Izuku soon fell face first in the sand. "So why are we out here hauling trash across the beach?"

The symbol took a few shots of Izuku. "It's all to prepare you. The way you are now, you can't call yourself a successor."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Izuku was nearly an emotional mess.

"I'm talking about your physique. My Quirk, One For All is a lot to handle; it's practically a maelstrom of intense raw power. Without enough strength, your limbs could be shot clean off if you tried to even attempt to maintain it."

"Seriously?! So basically, this all some intense workout to get ready."

"You got it. But that's not all. I looked online and figured this should be the ideal place. This part of the beach was once quite serene. It's been a real mess over the years."

"Oh, right. Anything caught in the currents gets washed up here. My guess is people take advantage of illegal dumping because of it. That's why this spot is practically abandoned." Izuku looked around.

All Might then preceded to nearly flatten the fridge. "Things were much different before Quirks, now heroes are all about showing off and catching bad guys. Back then, it was all about volunteer work and helping the community. All simple acts of service." Just then, as the fridge was flattened, enough wind pressure blew away some of the scraps revealing a slight ocean view.

"Your objective will be to clear the coastline of the beach. That is your first step."

"All this? There's just so much of it."

"Young Midoriya, any reason you're interested in attending U.A.?"

"Well, it's the school you went to. So it must be a great experience."

"It was. But as I stated, heroics can be difficult without a Quirk. Just the harsh truth of the matter. U.A. is the most difficult and prestigious hero program. Many young hopefuls will be aiming for the top."

"And I have only less than a year to get ready. Exam day is February 26."

"No worries. I've got you covered with this. Behold! The Aim to Pass: American Dream Plan. This will ensure you're ready for U.A.'s entry exam and the beach gets cleaned up in time. I even worked up an intense workout routine for you."

Deku looked over each sheet. "Oh man, even my sleep is scheduled."

"If I'm being honest, this'll be very difficult. Think you can handle it?"

"I'll do what I have to." From there, Izuku was thrown into ten months of absolute hell. The trash cleanup was the first thing on his mind.

"Come on, Midoriya. Put your back into it! Go! Go! The clock's tickin' and time is short. Move those muscles, it's time to go beyond!"

As if going through regular classes was a regular hell itself, Izuku still had time in the shop class where he wasn't berated or judged. However, he hadn't been able to focus as much. He left dealing with random villains to All Might. Ever since the sludge incident, he never felt such a rush, such drive to be even greater than he felt then. He still had to process how he'd clean the beach ahead of time and how everything else would easily fall into place.

He had normal exercises, weight lifting, and a new diet, too. Even late night runs to keep his blood flowing. All Might added those in. Deku felt stronger, faster, more able, as the months went by. A few secret meetings with All Might at the beach for weight lifting or hauling off what remained of the trash. Then, one random day at the park, the number one hero was uneasy.

"You okay, you seem shaky. Don't go pushing yourself too hard. We can't have you burn out before you make the big leagues."

"It's okay, I know my limits. I never told you, did I? The day we met was filled with excitement. I fought a real villain, even though I didn't get information about Dad, I had a chance to feel like a real hero."

A hearty laugh later... "And you will be! So there's no reason for you to overexert yourself. Allow me to get you back on the right track!" A slight adjustment down the road and either of them couldn't believe what would become of this.

February 12 – two weeks before exams

All Might was ready to check Izuku's progress when… he heard wailing screams and saw Izuku standing above everything he had hauled away. When he reached the stairs to the shore, he couldn't believe what had happened.

"Hey, holy shit. You even cleaned outside the coastline. Seriously? You certainly left no stone unturned. The beach is completely spotless! With two weeks left, and here you've gone far beyond the finish line. Oh my… Oh my… goodness!"

The young hopeful was about to collapse when…

"It's okay, I've got you."

"All Might? Did I do it?" Deku still was a bit groggy being up so early.

"I'll say. I expected a lot, but this is far beyond. Here, take a look at this."

"Uh, what am I supposed to be looking at?"

"Like you don't know. It's you, when this whole thing began. But now, this is truly a sign of progress. It may be a while before you take on my full strength, but it looks like it can be done."

Izuku couldn't help but tear up even more. "I can't help but feel, did I really earn this?"

'That's what you were worried about this whole time? That was all you.' "It's all right, well fix those leaky eyes of yours later. But for now, it's time." With a single hair in hand, he continued. "Someone told me this once. There's a difference between being lucky and deserving; one's an accident, the other a reward. Your valiant efforts earned you this gift. Just one last thing."

'What could it be?'

"Eat this."

'Come again?'

"To inherit my power, you need to eat a single strand of my hair. That's how it works."

"This isn't exactly what I had in mind."

"Come on, the exam's two weeks away. The sooner you learn to maintain your new power, the better. Eat. Eat. Eat!"

A/N: Should the next chapter start with Izuku breaking in One For All or just skip to the main event?

Next time

AM: You're finally ready for U.A.'s trials, Young Midoriya.

Deku: I sure feel ready. I know I'll ace the written portion, but on the physical part, I may have some trouble.

AM: Just relax and remember everything that you've went through to get this far.

Deku: Next time: The Moment of Truth

AM: Go forward, young man. And show you have what it takes to be a hero.

Deku: Go beyond!

Both: Plus Ultra!