"You should have been there, Father. I defeated the Namean Lion. Just like Aizawa told me. I analyzed the situation...controlled my strength and kicked. The crowds went wild! Thank you. Thank you." Izuku said.

"Hah! You're doing great, son. You're doing your old man proud." Zeus said.

"I'm glad to hear you say that, Father. I've been waiting for this day a long time." Izuku said.

"Hmm. What day is that, son?" Zeus said.

"The day I rejoin the gods." Izuku said.

"You've done wonderfully. You really have, my boy." Zeus said. "You're just not there yet. You haven't proven yourself a true hero."

"But, Father, I've beaten every single monster I've come up against. I-I'm-I'm the most famous person in all of Greece. I'm-I-I'm an action figure!" Izuku said.

"I'm afraid being famous isn't the same... as being a true hero." Zeus said.

"What more can I do?" Izuku said.

"It's something you have to discover for yourself." Zeus said.

"But how can I..." Izuku said.

"Look inside your heart." Zeus said.

"Father, wait!" Izuku shouted