Dagoba Municipal Beach Park: a once beautiful beach but now turned into a dumpsite. Old appliances, spare parts, and chunks of metals that drifted from the ocean were scattered all over the beach. That was where Izuku was supposed to train.
When he accepted Toshinori's offer of training him to become a hero, he expected that he would go to a gym or a special training facility. Instead, he was at a dirty beachside at 4 AM.
"You're here", a voice said and when Izuku turned around, he saw Toshinori in a tracksuit.
"Mr. Toshinori. Why are we here?", Izuku asked.
"To train of course!", he answered,
Izuku waited for an explanation.
"You see. I think that your Quirk is too much for your body to handle. That's why it injures you every time you use it", Toshinori said.
"What do you mean?", Izuku asked.
"Imagine a dam. Suddenly, a huge flow of water flowed towards the dam. In your current state, the dam is weak and will break as the water would hit it. If we make your dam, which is your body, stronger, you will be able to handle your power", Toshinori explained.
"But why at the beach? Can't I just get stronger in a gym or something?", Izuku asked."
"You'll pick up trash! Besides, being a hero meant doing volunteer services. Even if people called that boring or whatever. You can't waver from those roots. You will restore the horizon for this whole section. That is your first step toward becoming a hero", Toshinori told him.
Izuku finally decided to be a hero. After Toshinori offered to train him and make him a hero, Izuku's dream was revived and he decided to go to his dream school, UA. It was the school with the lowest passing rate so it would definitely be difficult for him. Also, he'd been neglecting his Quirk training so he's way behind everyone.
That was why he had to go all out in the 10 months he had before the exam.
"I'll give you this", Toshinori said and gave Izuku some sheets of paper.
"What is this?", Izuku asked.
"I call it: 'Aim to Pass: American Dream Plan'. It's a training plan to help you finish cleaning up the beach. You must follow this in every aspect of your life", Toshinori answered.
Izuku skimmed trough the contents. The sleep time, diet, and training regimen were written on it.
I have to do this. I'll be a hero!, Izuku hardened his resolve.
And so his ten months of hell began.
Izuku pulled old lockers and cabinet and carried small things like tires. He was still a student so he had to attend school but the fatigue from training haunted him.
During class, Izuku thought of his own independent training plan that involved enhancing all of his body's muscles.
Continuing on his training at the beach, he still pushed, pulled, and carried objects. At home, he did push-ups and sit-ups then going on an evening jogging. After those, he would stay up to study for the written exam.
One day, Toshinori and Izuku were running in a park when Izuku collapsed.
'"Hey hey! What's wrong? There are only three months left. You won't make it. Wanna give up? Wanna take it easy and rest today?", Toshinori asked.
He realized something was wrong when Izuku was having a hard time moving.
Overwork…, Toshinori thought.
"The 'Aim to Pass: American Dream Plan' was adjusted with your body in mind to make sure you'd make it in time for the entrance exam… You haven't been sticking to the plan, have you?", Toshinori asked.
Izuku was silent as he panted on the ground.
"Overdoing it will have the opposite effect! Don't you want to get in?", Toshinori scolded him.
"I do… But I can't just get in… I have to work a lot more than other people… or I won't be able to catch up… I want to be like All Might! I want to become the greatest hero, like All Might!", Izuku said as he struggled to get up.
He's looking far into the future, huh?, Toshinori asked.
The skinny man smiled.
"Alright young man. I understand your feelings. I'll adjust the plan so there's no need to worry. No need to rush", Toshinori said and carried Izuku.
8 months already passed since they started and the beach has been cleared. Izuku's body was already strengthened.
"You're looking good", Toshinori said.
Izuku then noticed an elderly woman in a nurse's outfit standing beside him.
"T-That woman… I-Is she R-Recovery Girl?!", Izuku asked.
"Yes I am", Recovery Girl answered.
Recovery Girl was an important figure in the world of heroics and even in society because of her Quirk. She can heal wounds with a kiss with the only drawback was that the patient will feel tired. Recovery Girl was employed by UA and sometimes, she goes out to heal other heroes.
"But why is she here?", Izuku asked.
"You said that you break your bones when you use your Quirk. Until you can get a feel of it, you will fire your Quirk. Recovery Girl will heal you", Toshinori answered.
"How come she's helping us?"
Toshinori went silent and Izuku wondered why the skinny man wouldn't talk.
"Toshinori and I are friends and I have time before I work. I'll train his student with him until he can handle things without me", Recovery Girl said.
"That's amazing Mr. Toshinori! You're friends with Recovery Girl!", Izuku exclaimed.
"Y-Yeah. That's right. A-Anyway, we'll start", Toshinori told Izuku and the blonde-green boy got ready.
"Face the sea when you release your power so that you won't destroy anything"
"Yes sir!"
Izuku took a deep breath.
"Focus. You couldn't control your power. Try limiting your output", Toshinori advised.
"Limit it?", Izuku asked.
"Like I said, it's like a dam. Instead of letting all of the water flow out, try to let a small amount to flow so that the dam won't be damaged"
"I see"
Izuku faced the sea and took a deep breath. Power surged through his right arm. There was a strange sort of tingling sensation in his body. He punched and a strong gust of air blew out of his fist. The said fist and his arm broke.
Izuku screamed in pain and Recovery Girl and Toshinori rushed to his side.
That Quirk… It's like…, Recovery Girl thought and looked at Izuku.
"Recovery Girl!", Toshinori's words brought her back to reality and she healed him.
Izuku's arm returned to normal.
"Are you okay?", Recovery Girl asked.
"A little bit tired but okay", Izuku answered.
"So… what did you feel?", Toshinori asked.
"It hurt… but not as much as before. And I think it's less destructive than before"
"What do you think? What kind of sensation did you feel when using your Quirk?", Toshinori asked.
"Sensation?"
"People feel something when they use their Quirk. By knowing and controlling that sensation, they would be able to fully control their Quirk"
"I see. What I felt was like a tingling sensation. Like microwaving an egg!", Izuku said.
"What a plain comparison but if we're going that way, you can just lower the wattage of the microwave or decrease the timer", Toshinori replied.
Izuku stood up.
"Now. Let's repeat until you run out of stamina or you finally control it", Toshinori told him.
It went on for weeks. Izuku would get hurt over and over as Recovery Girl healed him. There were times she doubted and tried to dissuade the duo but she noticed Izuku's improvements. His power output was steadily decreasing and the injuries he received were getting small.
A week before the exams, Recovery Girl was no longer needed. Izuku could now control 5% of his power.
"That's good young man! You finally controlled your Quirk!", Toshinori congratulated him.
"Yeah…", Izuku replied while looking at his hands with a grin on his face.
He was happy of course. The power he had a hard time controlling was somehow manageable. The blond-green haired boy always feared his power and told himself that he couldn't be a hero with it. But that was now gone. He could be a hero.
"Thank you, Mr. Toshinori!", Izuku thanked and bowed deeply.
"You will be a great hero. Save many lives and that will be enough for me", Toshinori replied.
Silence ruled over them.
"So… this is the last time we'll see each other?", Izuku asked.
"No. I will still be around", Toshinori answered.
"Huh?"
"I will check on you time to time. After all, you're my student"
"I see"
"That's why… don't neglect your training and study hard! You'll get into UA!"
"Thank you!", Izuku thanked him again.
Izuku ran around the beachside and threw a bit of 5% powered punches before going home underneath the setting sun.
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"Everyone. It's time to finalize your high school choices. Most of you haven't changed your choices except for Midoriya", the teacher announced..
"You're actually going to UA?", the teacher asked.
Everyone was shocked. The nice and gentle Izuku with a rumored uncontrollable Quirk was going to UA? They couldn't believe the news.
"Are you sure? You haven't attended any Quirk Counseling so your control and usage of your Quirk won't be good. Will you be able to pass?"
"I am sure of it. I trained hard and I'm now able to somewhat control my Quirk"
"Are you sure that 'somewhat' is enough?"
"I will do my best"
The teacher sighed.
"Alright then. There's no talking you out of it. I wish you the best of luck", the teacher said.
"Thank you sensei", Izuku replied.
Everyone was looking at Izuku. He still looked kind and gentle but there was something different in him. It was as if there was a strong fire burning in him. A fire called determination.
"Alright everyone, let's continue our class", the teacher said.
An ash blond boy glared at Izuku and his fist was clenching to the point his pencil threatened to snap.
That Midoroya… He dares to go to UA?!, Katsuki thought.
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Also, I'm getting interested in this fic. Should I add more chapters before going back to "You Can Be a Villain" or should I immediately go back to the said fic?