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Chapter 3: Some Symbol of Peace

"So, now that you guys have one more year of Junior high… you should really be thinking about your futures".

Everyone was silent until the teacher sent papers flying.

"But, I believe all of you are going to try out for the hero courses! Aren't you"?

Everyone then showed off their Quirks.

'Oh, how annoying'. Izuku thought to himself.

He was 14 years old now. And oh boy! Has he come a long way. His body was at the pinnacle of perfection. He has mastered every single parkour trick there is to be learned. He's would be a black belt in Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, any many more martial arts no one can name. He was considered the hottest guy in school… and the one who had more potential than everyone.

"Oi, teach. Don't fill me in with all these other extras."

"Right. Bakugou aren't you going to register for U.A.".

This shocked everyone except Midoriya.

"U.A.! That place has an extremely low entrance rate"

"For you extras, maybe. But, I aced the mock test and once I get to U.A. I'll surpass everyone and when I go pro… I'll beat All Might."

"Oh hey Midoriya, aren't you entering U.A. too".

Everyone then turned their attention to Izuku who was crossing his arms.

"Midoriya too?!"

"I know he's strong but…"

"I could actually see him getting to U.A.".

Bakugou then rushed towards Izuku's desk and blew it up.

"But, you're Quirkless. You won't be as great as me".

The explosion created a smokescreen and below stood an unfazed Izuku who flicked a piece of wood of his shirt.

"Yeah, I can't be as great you… I'm already better".

The class started "Ooo" ing at the pair. This enraged Bakugou and sent a right hook. Bad move. He was caught by Izuku than slammed on the ground.

"Alright then, both of you break it up. Izuku, I'll let you off with a warning because Katsuki did send an explosion to your desk".

The teachers were honored to have Izuku in class. He was top of his class, actually the top of the entire school.

"I'll just stand".

Their class ended and Izuku was packing up when Bakugou go grabbed his Notebook.

"Oi, what the hell is this? Hero analysis for the future? Are you really trying to piss me off"

"Are you really tempting me to give you another fractured nose that no hospital can heal"?

The relation between the two has gotten much worse. Izuku considered Bakugou a nuisance and Bakugou kept thinking Izuku was useless. Bakugou was pissed by the comment but, he was, believe it or not, scared.

Ever since he saw Izuku's eyes full of hatred and pure madness, he's been avoiding to piss him off completely. He threw the book at his desk and left cursing. Izuku saw him leave. 'Hmm, what a bitch'.

~Tunnel~

Izuku was taking a shortcut home. He's been eager to start training and research more heroes. "I wonder if I should use the actual city rooftops again… hopefully, I won't dislocate my arm again. Putting it back in place myself wasn't so fun".

Just then, Izuku sensed something.

"A medium-sized vessel… no, wait. Are you an athlete? Whatever. You're mine"!

Izuku took advantage of the tunnel. He jumped off the wall, playing keep away.

"Stand still"

"No".

Izuku was finally caught by the sludge monster. "You're really annoying but, in the end, you're nothing"

"What. was. that?"

"What? Did I hit a nerv… what the hell"?!

The sludge monster was actually losing his grip to Izuku's pure strength.

"What… THE FUCK DID YOU SAY"?!

Izuku freed himself and grabbed a wooden plank and stabbed it into the villain's eye. "AHHH!"

"Oh, what's wrong? Didn't see that coming"?

Izuku was about to leave until he saw someone send a huge shockwave. "FEAR NOT! FOR I AM HERE"

"NO! You idiot"!

Izuku was then, forced into the monster but, was released once more and fell unconscious.

"Shit. I didn't think he would escape. Oh great. Well, might as well keep him company and capture this thing".

~Outside of Tunnel~

Izuku woke up seeing someone slapping his lightly. That, someone, was All Might.

"Oh, good. You're awake. I must thank you for helping me capture this thing. I must be on my way"

"All Might? Wait"!

All Might then, jumped up not noticing a clinging Izuku.

"What do you think you're doing? Get off. I love my fans but, this is too much"

"If I get off now, my brains will splatter. Also, not a huge fan… still a fan but, yeah".

All Might looked at Izuku then, to the rooftops.

*Coughs*

'Shit'.

~The Rooftop~

They both landed on the rooftop safely. Izuku was standing behind his former idol.

"Kid, what you did was very dangerous"

"Yeah, being part of danger has become second nature to me."

"Anyways I must go."

"One question."

"No, I'm sorry."

"Do you believe somebody Quirkless like me could be a hero? Do you believe someone Quirkless can become a Hero"?

All Might stopped in place.

'This kid... Oh shit'.

Izuku looked down on the ground with his hair covering his face.

"You see, ever since I was 4, I've been bullied and called weak… even my own mother didn't believe in me. I've made my relationships with others worse as well. When someone with an explosive Quirk called me 'Worthless', I beat him and made him get hospitalized. Some even called me a 'villain in the making'...".

All Might didn't hear the last two sentences because he reverted back to his skinny form. Izuku looked up and was confused.

"That's… weird. Please tell me you aren't some fake with a transformation Quirk"

"I'm not a fake. I am the real All Might, It's just that I got into a fight with a villain and he left me pretty wounded"

"Your battle against Toxic Chainsaw huh?"

"You've done your research"

"It's a hobby to research heroes. I know their Quirks, Strengths, and Weaknesses"

"You seem extremely smart. However, to answer your question, many pros risk their lives on the line of duty. Some have even died, trying to save others. Many have incredible Quirks to protect themselves. So, no. I don't believe someone Quirkless could be a hero".

Those words struck Midoriya's heart like a freight train. 'That's not what you're supposed to say. Bastard'.

All Might stood up from the ground.

"If you want to help others, become a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic. They don't seem to do much but, heroes can't do anything without them".

Izuku was getting angrier and angrier.

'Stop. Stop. Shut up! SHUT THE FUCK UP'.

"I'm sorry ki…"

"Shut up."

"Pardo…"

"I SAID SHUT THE FUCK UP"!

All Might was startled by this response. Izuku's tone actually scared All Might.

"You. You're just like everyone else. EVERYONE! Why? Why can't someone else just believe in me… especially the Symbol of Peace. I'll show you all. I don't need a Quirk to be strong. I'll save people and treat everyone equally. I'm not like you fakes. I will help everyone and be an actual symbol".

Izuku got off the ground where he was kneeling. He hasn't cried this hard since the day he was dubbed "Quirkless". He opened the rooftop door and walked down the stairs. He opened his notebook to see "ALL MIGHT" written in bold lettering.

'This bastard'.

He ripped the papers out of his notebook and looked out the window to see an explosion. 'What the hell is going on'?!

~Musutafu, Japan~

Izuku parkoured his way to the scene and landed on a rooftop behind the pros Death Arms and Kamui Woods. He looked up to see the sludge monster trying to take over Bakugou's body.

'K...Kacchan'!

He got down from the roof to get a closer look. He saw Bakugou struggling and on the verge of crying.

'He's suffering'.

Izuku walked forward and spoke.

"Why aren't you guys helping him"

"He's sending too many explosions. That's one of our comrade's weaknesses. If we help we might die"

"SO?! That's your jobs as heroes!"

"Look what's going on, kid! If you want to help so, bad do it yourself. We need to work".

Izuku was mad. He saw All Might arrive but, he was at his limit. He saw his friend. He saw his eyes. But, what shocked Izuku the most was what Bakugou did. He raised his hand crying mouthing "Help me… Deku".

Izuku then did something that shocked the crowd. He pushed the pro hero Death Arms out of the way and ran! All Might who was in the back saw what Izuku did. He was shocked to see him running towards the victim.

"Kacchan"!

Bakugou slowly processed what Izuku just said. It has been almost 9 years since he heard that name. He felt sad that it took a murderous villain for Izuku to actually care again. Izuku grabbed his backpack and flung it to the villain's eye. He didn't stop there. Izuku grabbed a flaming stick and ran even faster.

"Why you little! I'll kill you"!

All Might was in the back cursing himself out. 'I'm so damn pathetic. Come on! He will die".

Izuku jumped above the Sludge Villain's assault and then, shoved the flaming stick through his left eye. "AGH! MY FUCKIN EYE"!

This caused the villain to lose his grip off Bakugou.

"Kacchan! What the hell are you waiting for?! Blow him up"! Bakugou then got off the ground and sent a huge explosion to his face.

"DIE"! He sent the mother of all explosions and was knocked all the way back to the crowd. Izuku was about to make his way as well but, he felt an extremely powerful force holding him back. The Sludge Villain had his grip on Izuku once more.

"Deku!"

"Kid, wait! You just got back. We aren't letting you go".

Izuku then looked to the crowd and yelled.

"GO! Get everyone out of here! That's your duty as Heroes. I've helped you retrieve the victim. Now get everyone out".

Everyone couldn't believe what they were hearing. This kid was willing to die for others. Just then, something loosened the Villain's grip. It was the No.1 hero.

"I really am pathetic. You just showed extreme bravery young man. I'll save you. DETROIT SMASH"!

All Might sent a devastating blow that made the villain, not only lose grip of Midoriya but also, changed the weather.

"That's All Might for you"

"He's so powerful"

"So cool".

Izuku looked over to Bakugou who was being taken care of by heroes. Some were congratulating him for being so strong and fighting back. Izuku went for his backpack and was about to leave until someone grabbed his shoulder.

"Kid, what you did was extremely dangerous! Why the hell did you risk your life" "Why didn't you"?

Izuku was really tired of hearing Death Arms' voice. "What are you talking about"

"I'm not a pro yet i was still willing to sacrifice my life for an innocent because that's what heroes do. If you can't see that then, i think it's time to hang the costume and change careers."

"Who the hell do you think you're talking to?"

"The same person who said "If you want to help so, bad do it yourself" ".

Everyone in the crowd was speechless. Some kid just showed up a Pro Hero. Izuku went home and his last sight was Bakugou. 'I wish things were different. I'm sorry Kacchan'.

~A suburban neighborhood~

Izuku was walking home tired and mad. He still didn't forget what All Might said to him. 'That bastard'.

Izuku took a turn to his home hoping to sleep.

"Oi Deku". Izuku flinched at the name but, at the same time was surprised. He didn't hear hate nor anger from Bakugou's voice. He turned to see a shy looking Bakugou. He thought his eyes were playing tricks on him.

"I could have handled the monster myself but,... th… thank you… Deku". Izuku's eyes were wider than All Might's smile. The pride-welding Bakugou actually thanked him?! Bakugou preceded to leave.

"Kacchan… I'm sorry that you have a Quirkless friend but, just remember I'm not weak. I wish things were like before"

"To be honest… I don't think anything can go back to normal. This is the only time I'm actually going to be sentimental… see you later Quirkless Deku".

For once, in his entire Quirkless life, Izuku felt pride to be called Deku. His spirits were lit up a bit. He went towards his home seeing a beautiful sunset along the way. "I AM HERE"!

Izuku saw All Might in his musc… no, wait. He just reverted to his skinny form, coughing out blood.

"What are you doing here All Might?"

"I came looking for you. I've come with an apology and a proposal".

Izuku stood still listening carefully. "You risked your life trying to save someone who assumed is your friend."

"He was more of my bully/childhood friend… until today. It's really complicated"

"Even so, you risked your life. You fought when the other heroes were helpless. I have misjudged you, my boy".

Izuku knew what he was going to say next. Words of hurt started to swirl around his head.

'I'm sorry Izuku.'

'You really are worthless.'

'I don't believe someone Quirkless can be a hero'.

Izuku fell on the ground. "You can become a hero".

A certain feminine voice then entered his mind. 'That's so awesome. I feel like you will be extremely strong'.

'You were right… Toga'. Izuku felt a huge smile creeping up from his face.

"I find you worthy of inheriting my Quirk".

Izuku's smile then fell. His thought of Toga left his mind and was brought back to reality.

"Your what?"

"I find you worthy of inheriting my Quirk. One For All. This Quirk has been passed down to me like a torch. I believe you could be the next inheritor".

Anyone would be happy to have a chance to get All Might's Quirk. But, not Izuku. He was furious.

"Inherit your Quirk. That's cool but,... Tell Me. Can. someone. be. a. hero! even if they don't have a Quirk?"

"Excuse me what"

"You're looking down on me. I'm Quirkless and was able to stop a villain from killing yet, you still consider me weak. So weak, I NEED TO INHERIT YOUR QUIRK?! WHAT KIND OF CRUEL GAME IS FATE PLAYING"!

Izuku took off running not looking back. He was having mixed emotions. Hate, pain, weakness, anger, and sadness. No one believed he could be a hero Quirkless. All Might did not move. He was processing what just happened. He hoped Midoriya would be jumping with joy.

'I don't know what kind of pain he's in. but, why? Why do I feel the need to give him my Quirk? I should be meeting Mirio yet, young Midoriya seems more qualified. He's more experienced and he has a big heart. A big aching heart. I want him to be my successor. I saw his notebook with heroes. He's going to U.A. I hope he passes… I need to give him a real apology. Izuku Midoriya… I want you to be the next One for All user'!

~Unknown Location~

"Izuku seems really strong"

"No Shigaraki. He doesn't seem strong… he is strong. He seems to have almost reached his physical body's limits."

"I know you want him to join us Sensei but, take a look at this".

Shigaraki then showed the Sludge villain incident. "He ran in to save the kid. It seems he also wants to go to U.A."

"Have you got any more visuals after this"

"No sensei but, it should keep you posted automatically"

"Thank you Shigaraki. Go to your room and rest".

As Shigaraki went to his room, All for One kept examining the videos until there was an update.

"Hmm, what's this". He clicked the video to show Izuku talking than, running away from a stranger that All for One knew all too well.

"So, Toshinari is looking for a successor huh? He really is getting weak. Sorry but, I already have my eye on Midoriya. I am the only one who knows how strong he is. I'll allow him to go to U.A. to test his skills. Then, I'll make my move".

Author's Notes: Next chapter will be the exam. Izuku's relationship will change with Bakugou but, they will not be considered friends. Yet. If they do I'll make it worth reading. Leave a review. Follow and Favorite!