Izuku wiped a few tears as he looked up at his idol with a growing smile on his face.
"I deem you worthy of my power. My quirk is yours to inherit."
Izuku froze and his mouth dropped, "Say what now?"
"You should see the look on your face," All Might said while laughing.
Izuku gave his idol an unamused look, "What do you mean your quirk is mine to inherit?"
"It's up to you whether or not you want my power. It's speculated my power is super strength or some kind of invulnerability, but it's far more complicated than that. I usually dodge the question when asked because the world needs to believe their symbol of peace is a naturally born hero. Truth is I wasn't born with this power," All Might answered.
Izuku gasped in shock, "You don't mean?"
"It was passed on to me by someone else and now I am offering to pass it on to you."
"Wait! This is too much to process at once. There has been a lot of debate on what your quirk actually is and no one has figured it out. It's one of the world's greatest mysteries that is constantly talk about online... What... Passing... quirk..." Izuku began before muttering incoherently.
All might watched the young teen continue to mutter before sighing, "You are over thinking it. Knock it off!"
"Sorry. It's a habit of mine," Izuku apologized sheepishly.
"There is nothing wrong with analyzing things in depth, but you should learn to do it silently, or people will think you are weird."
"Right. I will work on it." Izuku responded while rubbing the back of his head.
"Anyway, I can pass on my power to you and it's only 1 aspect of my ability. The true name of my power is One for All. One person improves the power, than passes it along and the cycle continues. It is this power that allows me to save those in need of a hero."
"Why are you choosing me to receive such a power?" Izuku asked.
"I have been looking for a worthy successor or a long time. When I saw you sprang into action while the rest of us stand idly by, I finally found him."
"In that case. Yes, I'll do it!" Izuku answered with complete determination.
"No reluctance. Exactly how I knew you would respond," All might said with a smile.
Izuku yawned as he arrived at Dagoba Municipal Beace Park and looked around. He cringed at the sight of all the trash covering the beach, turning it from an ideal spot to relax, to an unofficial trash dump. The teen was curious as to why All Might or Toshinori Yagi as he insisted to be called while in his skinny form, would ask him to come here at this time of day.
"Right on time young Midoriya," All might greeted the young teen.
"Must you be in your muscle form and run out your time for the day?" The teen scolded his idol.
"Relax! I should have plenty of time and besides it will give other pros a chance to shine," All might responded, while holding his arms up defensively.
"So, why am I here at this time?"
"One for All isn't easy to handle. All that combined power of everyone who has ever used it creates a hurricane of force. An unprepared body can't handle it. Your limbs will literally fly off if you try to!"
"So you are having me do clean up duty to help train my body to be able to handle it?"
"Yes and no. Could you take your shirt off?"
"At this time of day?" The teen complained.
"Just do it!"
Izuku reluctantly took his shirt off, revealing his muscular torso. All might nodded his approval.
"I think your body is ready for you to get One For All today and we can continue to train your body while helping you practice controlling it to a level you can handle, or if you want to wait and build up more strength first that's fine by me."
"It's tempting to get it right now, but I think it would be best to train up my body for a few months, than we can work on controlling it," Izuku answered.
"Want to play it safe? You got it."
"May I put my shirt back on?"
"Yes, you shouldn't have to ask."
Izuku gritted his teeth as he used his entire body to move a fridge with All Might sitting on top.
"Impressive young Midoriya! Then again people move this everyday."
"Not with an extra 600 pounds."
"I lost weight so I am at 560."
"I just realized something."
"What young Midoriya?" All might asked before getting off the fridge.
"I understand me cleaning the coastline is my training, but why not have me do some weight training instead?"
"Ah. There's another reason for having you do this. I did some research and this beach used to be very beautiful, but it has been a mess of years now." All might answered before leaving a dent on the fridge.
"That's an understatement. Yeah, the coast line brings in trash and it just went out of control. Now the locals avoid this place.
"Before quirks were around service like this is what mattered. Now being a hero is just about catching flashy villains. Heroes of old would do community service even if it was boring." All might added before punching the fridge, creating a shockwave sending all the trash behind the fridge away.
"I see. Well, it would be nice to restore this beach to it's former glory."
"Think you can handle it young Midoriya?"
"Yes, I will do whatever it takes to get into U.A"
"Then let's get to it!"
"So, planning on reverting back into your skinny form?"
"I still have plenty of time!"
"It's running out."
Izuku rubbed his sore arms before taking a sip of his water. He took a look at the beach and began to wonder if he would be able to clean the beach in time for the entrance exams. He looked at the sky and took a deep breath as he watched the sunset. All Might left him some time after he started, despite thinking he should stay and keep an eye on his training. Izuku was able to convince him to leave and remain active as the symbol of peace.
"I am back! I trust you kept up your training?"
"Yes, sir!"
"I hope so. I trust you enough to take this seriously. I hope to see some considerable progress in the next few months."
"So, am I free to go home?"
"Actually, if you don't mind, I would like to treat you to dinner and discuss the finer details of your training."
"Dinner with All Might? How could I refuse?" Izuku asked sounding excited.
All Might sighed before turning into his skinny form.
"It's not like that fanboy. I will treat you as Toshinori," Toshinori answered slightly annoyed.
"Yeah, but I will know who it really is and that is all that matters." Izuku argued back with a grin.
"Figures, the one I consider to be a worthy successor is one, if not my biggest fanboy." Toshinori complained.
All Might has decided to treat the teen to a meal at a nice restaurant. Izuku couldn't hide his happiness at having dinner with All Might. He was able to somewhat suppress his excitement during training, so he could focus on what's important, but now without anything to distract him he was going full fanboy mode.
"Please settle down young midoryia. It is unfitting of a hero." Toshinori scolded the young teen.
"I just can't help it."
"Just try not to put attention on us," Toshinori responded with a sigh, "Now you told me you have trained your body since the age of four. Could you go into more detail."
"Well, like I said I started doing basic exercises before moving up to more intense ones as I got older. Now I usually do all my exercise after school, when I finish my homework and it's usually weight training in various areas along with cardio. It took some convincing to get my mother to get me all my equipment."
"I see. What about any diet changes?"
"I usually just eat more protein than the average kid."
All Might pulled out a packet of paper and handed it to the young teen. Izuku looked through it and discovered it was a workout schedule written down to every last detail.
"I have written this out in advance for my successor. I wrote it expecting somebody that haven't trained their body, so we are going have to make some adjustments." All Might explained to the teen.
"This is written out for the next ten months. Meaning somebody would get your quirk right on the day of the entrance exams," Izuku commented.
"Yeah, your point?"
"Meaning they wouldn't have been able to train to use you know what effectively and from what you told me, going into the exams with a self-destructive power like that is foolish."
"Then be glad you won't have to deal with that."
"So, you're telling me if I haven't trained up my body, I would have to get through the exams with a power I haven't used before."
"I am sure you would have found a way."
Before the teen could respond the waiter appeared with two plates.
"Your dinner gentlemen," The waiter greeted before placing the plates on the table.
The waiter left quickly, as Izuku picked up a knife and began to cut his steak.
"I really should thank you for treating me so generously," Izuku said before taking a bike.
"Well, at least you have manners fanboy," Toshinori responded with a chuckle.
"May I ask how you are going to train me to handle you know what when the time comes?"
"Sadly, the only way is to use it," Toshinori said with a sigh.
"And damage my body."
"Not to worry I will have that covered. For now focus on cleaning up the beach and I better see some progress in the upcoming months."
"Of course. This is a once in a life time opportunity and I am not letting it go to waste."
For the next five months Izuku continued to clean up the beach and managed to complete his goal. He took a sip from his water as he looked at now fully restored beach, with a smile on his face. His months of hard work has paid off and it just felt good knowing he did this. In this time his body has become considerably more muscular and he no longer felt sore after his training.
"Congratulations young Midoriya!" All might greeted the young teen with a proud look, "You have managed to clean the entire beach in just half the time. You have exceeded my expectations and have proven you have what it takes to receive One For All."
"Thank you All Might. I have worked hard for this and I will continue to."
"I Know you will!" All Might responded before reaching for a hair on his head, "Now for you to receive One For All. Eat this."
Izuku gave his idol a dumbfounded look, "Are you serious?"
"You must ingest my DNA to get One For All. This is the most ideal option."
"Well, when you put it that way." Izuku said before taking the hair.
Izuku put the hair in his mouth and after a few moments managed to shallow it. Izuku gaged before taking another sip from his water bottle. All Might laughed at the young teen, earning a dirty look.
"I'm guessing I have to wait for it to digest."
All Might nodded, "For now why not enjoy yourself. You earned it."
"Ok young Midoriya. The hair should have been digested by now. So now begins the next half of your training. Are you ready?"
"Of course. I made it this far," Izuku answered full of determination.
"That What I like to hear!" All might said with a laugh, "I called someone who will help us in case your body gets damaged from using One For All."
"So, this is your successor Toshinori?"
Izuku turned around and saw an elderly woman looking at him curiously. Izuku became nervous when the woman got closer to him and inspected his body.
"I am glad to see he has trained up his body well, so hopefully the backlash won't be so bad."
"A-Are you?" Izuku managed to ask.
"Oh?" the woman asked, "I'm Recovery Girl, U.A's licensed nurse. All Might asked me to assist in training you to using his quirk effectively."
Izuku nodded, "Of course."
"I trust when we help you learn control, you won't damage you body in the future?" Recovery Girl asked.
Izuku sweat dropped while All might laughed.
"No, I won't. Well, Unless if the alternative is death."
"Good. From what I hear and see you must have worked hard to get your body like this," Recovery girl told the teen with a noticeable blush on her face.
Izuku was weirded out that Recovery Girl found his body attractive, but tried not to think much of it.
'Oh god no! She is much too old."
"Actually, I considered him being ready five months ago. Believe it or not, while he is still considerably stronger now, he was still a sight to behold, before he started. He told me he spent since the age of four to train his body up to become a hero and he was smart about it too and not over working himself." All Might injected.
Izuku sighed in relief that his idol managed to save him from his horror, while Recovery Girl was completely stunned.
"You really hit the jackpot with this one toshinori," Recovery Girl responded after a few moments, "Heck if I was around his age..."
"I'm going to stop you right there Chiyo." All Might interrupted.
Recovery Girl simply blushed in embarrassment, "Right. Sorry."
All Might gave Izuku a smug look, "I can tell you are going to be a real lady killer."
Izuku sighed before rubbing his face, 'I won't mind if it's with girls my age.'
"Now shall we get started?" All Might asked.
"Right. Where should we start?" Izuku asked.
"See if you can channel the power. All you have to do is clench your butt cheeks, reach down from the depts of your heart and yell smash!" All Might answered before performing a punch creating a mini whirlwind.
"That's a weird way to explain it."
"Just do it!"
Izuku sighed before concentrating on channeling the power of One For All. He raised his right fist and red veins appeared around his arms, before it was covered in green electricity. Izuku gasped as he could feel the overwhelming power of One For All. He could tell releasing this power will literally break his hand.
"Impressive young Midoriya. Now please hit me with all you have." All Might told the teen.
"But..."
"No worries. I can handle it."
Izuku nodded before he punched All Might with everything he had and managed to knock the symbol of peace back a few feet, while creating a huge shockwave, that caused waves to form in the ocean. Izuku gritted his teeth as he held his now broken arm. Recovery girl rushed towards him and kissed his arm, repairing the damage.
"Awesome punch! How did it feel?"
"Before I released it I could feel the overwhelming power. It was kinda like a dish exploding in a microwave."
"That is a unique way to look at it. Do you think you can try to channel less power power that isn't so overwhelming?"
Izuku nodded, "I can try."
Izuku raised his arm again and channel One For All, but was unable to lessen the power to a point where he felt he could safely use it.
"I can't lower it enough to where I feel safe to use it," Izuku said before canceling the channeled power and looking down.
"Don't look so down young Midoriya," All Might responded placing a comforting hand on the teen's shoulder, "We have five months to get to that point. I knew it wouldn't be that easy, but I know you will figure it out."
"You do?"
"Of course! You have exceeded my expectations several times already. I have complete confidence in you!" All Might said with a smile.
Izuku simply smiled back, while Recovery Girl sniffed and wiped her tears at the sweet scene.
"Like I said you have hit the jackpot with this kid Toshinori."
Izuku walked through the school hallway with an indifferent look on his face. The only thing he looked forward to was training to learn how to control One For All. Despite hitting a brick wall, he was working hard to break through, he was getting closer to being able to lower the power to an amount his body could handle. While he was slightly disappointed he wouldn't be able to handle an overwhelming majority of the power of One For All, he felt it was fair and didn't want to be that much more powerful than anyone else. At least not yet. Well, with a few exceptions. Bakugo being the main example, but he was willing to wait for that point. Izuku snapped out of his thoughts and noticed other students staring at him, most notably girls with blushes on their faces. Izuku shook his head as he recalled All Might teasing him about this. He didn't want to remember that incident with Recovery girl.
"Deku!"
Izuku groaned as he watched Bakugo approached him in complete anger.
"What do you want?" Izuku asked annoyed.
"Why the hell did you develop more muscles. When will you learn it won't make any difference?" Bakugo growled.
"Considering, I could almost kick your ass before, I beg to differ." Izuku simply said with a smirk.
Bakugo gritted his teeth and created mini explosions in anger, "Not only that, but somehow you are attracting girls everywhere."
"I didn't know you would care about that, I could have sworn you were... nevermind."
"What?" Bakugo asked in complete rage, "What were you going to say Deku?"
"It's not important. Have fun and try not to give yourself a heart attack Bakugo," Izuku simply said before making his way to class.
"No! You better tell me now Deku, so I can kick your ass!"
Izuku turned around and simply waved his hand before continuing on his way.
"That's it Deku! We are settling this after school!"
Izuku simply shook his head. He didn't have time to deal with Bakugo, but he supposed he could see if he was now strong enough to officially defeat Bakugo in a fight. Hopefully, it won't make him too late for his control training.
Izuku left the school only to be comfronted by Bakugo and useless lackey one and two.
"Hello again Bakugo," Izuku greeted with a smile.
Bakugo groaned in anger as he created mini explosions, "We are settling this right now Deku."
"Fine, let's find someplace where we won't get interrupted," Izuku suggested.
"For once I agree with you. For once we fight with no interruptions."
"Yeah, that's what I said," Izuku responded annoyed, "Wow, I didn't know you were slow. Are you sure you can pass the written exam for U.A?"
"I am going to enjoy destroying you Deku!" Bakugo growled in complete fury.
"Geez brush your teeth." Izuku responded.
Bakugo grabbed Izuku by his shirt and began to drag him away from the school. Izuku decided to let him take him away to god knows where. After a few minutes, they entered a dark alley and Bakugo dropped Izuku to the ground.
"It is time Deku!"
Izuku got up and quickly dusted himself off.
"Don't bother because you are just going to go back on the ground where you belong," Bakugo cackled.
"Prove it and make it quick, I have somewhere to be."
"Oh. It will be over before you know it," Bakugo roared before rushing towards Izuku.
Izuku was more than ready and managed to dodge Bakugo's right cross and countered with a powerful punch of his own. Bakugo was knocked back and raised his hand to his now bleeding nose.
"You bastard! I don't know how you did it, but you will pay for making me bleed," Bakugo roared before rushing at Izuku.
Bakugo kept launching punches at Izuku who managed to withstand the onslaught without much damage, while Izuku was able to make Bakugo feel pain that the explosive teen never thought possible for him.
"Damn you Deku! You may have gotten stronger, but it won't change a damn thing!" Bakugo screamed while breathing heavily.
"You are nothing more than a broken record. You are the supposed best choice for U.A and yet this quirkless kid isn't breaking a sweat while fighting you. Sorry, but you are going have to work harder buddy," Izuku simply responded.
"That's it! I had enough of you!" Bakugo roared before rushing towards izuku and releasing an explosion.
Izuku was knocked back from the force of the explosion, but managed to stay on his feet.
"See Deku! Now that I am using my quirk, I will win and this time there will be no teachers to stop me," Bakugo cackled in sadistic glee.
"Yeah, but I will." Izuku said before rushing towards Bakugo.
Bakugo prepared another explosion, but Izuku managed to dodge it by sliding underneath and used the opportunity to deliver a powerful kick on Bakugo's stomach, knocking him to the ground.
"You dodge that? Bastard!" Bakugo growled while groaning in pain.
Izuku got up and placed his foot on Bakugo's chest with intense pressure. Bakugo groaned and tried to remove the foot with his hands, to no avail.
"Give up Bakugo! I have bested you."
"No! You will never best me Deku!" Bakugo roared before creating another explosion.
Izuku was knocked back from the force and Bakugo tried to get back up.
'He won't quit so I am going have to knock him unconscious. If I can even do that.'
Before Bakugo could get completely up, Izuku punched Bakugo in the head with everything he had and managed to knock him out. Izuku looked at Bakugo's two lackeys, who were stunned at the outcome of the fight.
"I'm done here. Unless you two want a turn?" Izuku announced.
The 2 lackeys simply shook their head before rushing to pick up Bakugo. Izuku sighed before deciding to go continue his training. Hopefully, now Bakugo will leave him alone, but the teen doubt that would ever happen. If anything Bakugo will be more determined to oppose him.
Izuku was excited, as after a long month of practice, he was finally starting to channel One For All at a level that wouldn't damage his body. it would leave him at least a little sore, but it wouldn't break his limbs. That was progress enough.
"All Might I think I managed to get my control good enough."
"That's great young Midoriya. So, you won't break any limbs?"
"No, but it will leave me a little sore. I think that is good enough progress for now."
"It's more than good enough progress. Let's see it."
Izuku punched All Might and unlike last time All Might was unfazed. Izuku's rubbed his now sore arm before giving All Might a sheepish look.
"Well, that was..."
"I'd say that punch was around five percent or so. I assure you that is actually really impressive. I am not the perfect target for this. We are going have to change that."
"Really? How could he tell the exact percentage from that one punch? I couldn't and I can feel the force in my arm. Maybe, he just has more experience with this kind of thing. Or was he just guessing? I never did understand how characters could tell the exact percentage of the power they were using at once. It really seems..."
"You are over thinking again! We should really help you kick that habit." All Might scolded.
Izuku simply sheepishly rubbed the back of his head.
"You can channel One For All in your arms at a level your body can handle. Now see if you can do it in your legs to increase your speed."
"Oh yeah. I should be able to channel it on my other body parts, huh?" Izuku asked with a nervous chuckle.
"Yeah of course!"
"Sorry. I never had a quirk so I am going in blind." Izuku apologized while rubbing the back of his head.
"Now I am really glad you don't have to take the entrance exam without training with One For All."
Izuku channeled about five percent of One For All in his legs and ran across the beach. He wasn't used to the overwhelming speed and ended up tripping along the way. All Might laughed at the young teen, earning him a dirty look.
"I really have my work cut out for me," Izuku mumbled before rubbing his slightly sore legs.
Izuku's life at school has taken a strange, but welcome turn. After his fight with Bakugo, the explosive teen has left him alone, but Izuku knew that wouldn't last long. He also continued to notice girls staring at him and even giving him flirty looks. It was surreal to the young teen, but not in a bad way. Girls had never looked his way before and the teen, didn't quite know how to approach one. Perhaps, it's for the best. They didn't care for him due to his quirkless nature, so why bother with them now that he has caught their eyes? Maybe he should wait until U.A before he considers associating with the opposite gender. Sure, he isn't quirkless now and he could use his quirk effectively enough, but he didn't want to show it off now or raise some flags. He did manage to come up with a good explanation, if he ever showed it off, but he rather keep it hidden for now.
"Deku!"
Izuku froze as he watched Bakugo approached him.
'I don't want to put up with him. It's tempting to use One For All to get away from him, but keeping it a secret... Screw it. If he's going to U.A he will find out anyway.'
"Sorry Bakugo! I have things to do."
"You are not leaving Deku until..."
"Yes, I am." Izuku interrupted before activating One For All in his legs, "Bye."
Izuku then left Bakugo with overwhelming speed. It didn't take that long for Izuku to get used to the speed of five percent of One For All. Izuku stopped and panted lightly before continuing to walk the rest of the way to the beach.
Izuku narrowed his eyes at the training dummy before punching it with a five percent Detroit Smash.
"Well done young Midoriya. You are making great progress. Now you can use five percent without any strain on your body."
Izuku grunted in complete thought, causing All Might to sweat drop.
"Young Midoriya?"
"I just realized something. I can channel One For All in my arms and legs, so can't I channel it through my entire body at once."
"I don't see why you can't."
Izuku simply nodded before channeling five percent of One For All through his entire body.
"How do you feel young Midoriya?"
"I feel like a dish in a microwave getting covered in the right amount of heat. In other words I feel great power all around me. I think I should call this Full Cowl." Izuku said before deactivating it.
"A fine name. Nice to see you figure your own way to use One for All."
"There are other ways to use it?"
"Sure, there are various ways to use different powers. Most of the previous owners also had their own quirks along with One for All. I was able to use it from the start, so I worked on combat training."
"I see."
"Now what do you say we give you some more fighting experience before the exams and maybe work out time for you to study for the written portion. You can never be too prepared. Also we could work on designing your hero costume. Do you have any ideas."
"I designed one based on your appearance, but now I want a more original costume." Izuku admitted sheepishly.
"I see. Well, there is still plenty of time. We will figure it all out."
Izuku knew the next time he encountered Bakugo he would have to answer some tough questions, but he found he didn't really care too much. He already planned out his answer and the look on Bakugo's face will be priceless.
"Deku! You have some explaining to do!" Bakugo roared.
Izuku was tempted to use One For All as a quick escape, but managed to resist.
"What could you mean Bakugo?" Izuku asked innocently.
"Don't play dumb Deku! All this time you have been hiding a quirk and making me look dumb. Bet you had a nice time laughing at me for years. Well, it changes nothing."
"Yes, and now I will upstage you and get into U.A. Oh wait. I already did without a quirk." Izuku responded playing along.
"That was pure luck and you know it!" Bakugo roared.
"Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night," Izuku said before walking into the school.
"I swear Deku! I will get you back for this!"
"Have fun you Bond villain in training," Izuku called back earning himself a glare.
For the next few months Izuku would spar with All Might, study hard, and even with help from him and his mother design a more original hero costume for him. Bakugo has decided to ignore izuku for the time being and word has spread about his recently formed quirk. Izuku was quick to explain that the reason for his quirk's sudden appearance was due to his body not being able to handle it until now. Everyone bought that excused and Izuku no longer was being treated as an outcast, but he didn't really care for it. if they were willing to treat him poorly for not having a quirk, than they don't deserve his friendship and respect now.
Izuku greeted All Might on the beach, who was in his skinny form, as word had finally spread that the beach was cleaned up and everyone has started occupying it once again. The only ones who knew how the beach got clean up could be counted on one hand. It made Izuku feel good to see his hard work had caused this beach to be used again.
"The time has come Midoriya. You have exceeded my expectations time and time again. Now to put your training to the test."
"I won't let you down All Might," Izuku responded full of determination.
"I know you won't. Now go ace that exam!"
Izuku simply nodded before going on his way.
Izuku took a deep breath as he approached U.A high. This was it, the moment of truth. It was time to complete the first real step to achieve his dream. He had been waiting for this day for years and now after months of training with All Might, he was more than ready. Along the way he notice people staring at him. As usual he was wearing a short sleeve shirt and his muscular body could be clearly seen. He noticed looks of respect from other guys and looks of lust from some girls. Izuku smiled as he continued on his way. Looks like for once he is going to fit right in.
"Out of my way Deku!"
Izuku groaned as he watched Bakugo rushed ahead of him, before shaking his head and deciding on continuing on his way. He had better things to worry about than an egoistical, explosive dick looking to get petty revenge on him. Izuku was so distracted by his thoughts, he tripped and stumbled a little, before managing to right himself. Then to his shock he felt a hand touch him and he had the feeling that he was no longer affected by gravity.
"Oh my gosh! I am so sorry!"
Izuku turned his head and was greeted by the sight of a cute brown hair girl with permeant blush marks on her cheeks.
"I saw you about to trip and decided to use my quirk, but it looks like it wasn't needed." The girl said before looking at Izuku.
After a second the girl started blushing, as she continued to stare.
"N-No need to apologize. I appreciate the gesture," Izuku said with a smile.
"I- Yeah," The girl mumbled before deactivating her quirk.
"Come on. We better get to the exams. Thanks again," Izuku told her before going on his way.
"Yeah. Right," Izuku managed to hear the girl say.
'She seems nice. Maybe if there are more people like her. I will have friends my own age. That sounds nice," Izuku thought with a smile as continued to walk towards the building.
Another chapter done. I wanted Izuku to be more prepared than in canon, but I didn't want to make him super overpowered. While that might be fun at first, it will quickly get boring and annoying. Hope you enjoyed and stay safe and healthy.