My Hokuto Academia
AN: Yes, I'm aware of Smash of the North Star. A friend actually pointed it out to me, but my story is going down in a different direction. Complete with some OCs inspired by the cast of Hokuto no Ken and Souten no Ken respectively.
Just a fair bit of warning, there will be SPOILERS for both My Hero Academia [Vigilantes too], Hokuto no Ken, and Souten no Ken (and its continuation, Regenesis).
I DO NOT own Hokuto no Ken or My Hero Academia, they belong to their respective creators, Tetsuo Hara, Buronson, and Kohei Horikoshi. Support the official releases, especially of Souten no Ken.
Chapter Five:
The past few days was an eye-opener for Izuku Midoriya, and to believe it all started from that encounter with three delinquents at the train station. For those wondering, he was in class, studying and getting a head start on midterms. What's missing from this picture? Bakugo and his lackeys [extras] bullying him constantly. In fact, no one's been making fun of Izuku lately.
'I don't know whether to consider this luck or….. maybe, nah, Bakugo's too proud to do that.' Izuku thought as he was writing down notes and hints for the midterms. However, the school day was nearing to a close.
'It's time.'
The bell rung, Izuku quickly packed up his things and exited. He wasn't going to be interrupted, especially considering his sensei's workout plan which has a good chance of wearing and tearing his muscles if he's not careful. Emphasis on the tearing.
The kid quickly made his way back home, greeted his mom, and went to his room to immediately study. Keep in mind, the midterms would be straight-forward for him; the real test? It would be knowing the time to work out and when to study.
"Alright, that's enough studying. It's time to train, the only thing missing is just motivational music. What am I saying? It's going to sound like a training montage, hehehe. Maybe it is."
Izuku got into a crunch-style position, ready to exercise. He was going to start easy, series of build-ups so he can handle further intense training.
Tuesday:
Izuku's plan for the day? It's to build up stamina, mainly going from Point A to Point B. The former being school and the latter being his home, a decent running route in his eyes. The moment the bell rung?
He was by the school gates, got into a running position, and mentally pictured the PE teacher prepping the whistle at track and field races.
...
HWHTT!
Izuku then moved faster than he thought. He ran past several of his classmates, even those who bullied him, but the common factor? They all expressed surprise in how fast he ran. Some claims of being Midoriya being a physical weakling or his Quirk finally manifesting were the most common ones.
'If only they knew.' thought Izuku.
He only made stops because of the traffic lights, then continued running down his normal route back home. He was able to improve his turns for a bit, but it led into some near-accidental slips here and there. The boy managed to make it home, even pushing the last bits of stamina up the flight of stairs to the door.
By the time he reached the door, he was panting but felt satisfaction for reaching home.
"Oh, you're home a little early." Izuku heard a voice behind him, it was his mother who just took out the trash. "In fact, four minutes before you normally get home." Inko stated as she checked out the time.
"Oh. Nice." Izuku said in response. Then smiled a bit.
The next exercise? It was jumping jacks. 6 sets of 10. Hard, yes? Feasible? Actually yes.
However, he needed to get some homework done first. Midterms? They can wait after his workout.
Kasumi Residence
Kasumi just handed back the papers he was grading over the weekend, a good majority of them were considered very good, albeit two of them being above average and the chess prodigy in his class getting recognized for his excellence. The shocker? No one failed, he thought the two problem kids would fail, but no, they actually surprised him with the amount of research they put in.
'I wonder if Shogo has an interest in being a historian.' Kasumi thought. Shogo was a bit of a problem kid, but he had a sharp mind once putting his mind to something. Why didn't he apply himself further? He feels he's going to be expected to work at his father's work-place: a hobbyist shop once graduating.
Kensei suggests using the weekend to really think about what he really wants in life, he suggests a few practice entrance exams for high school if he's up for it. Shogo stated he would be up for it, it couldn't hurt, right?
Wednesday:
Bakugo was NOT as pissed as he was today, he was still thinking about what that middle school teacher did. Pressure points? He thought that type of shit only worked in action-movies, but NOPE. There was a genuine showing, he happened to be on the receiving end of it. However, the one thing that truly pissed him off was the fact that DEKU of all people was being trained by this guy.
'There's no way that teacher would choose Deku. What makes him special?!' fumed Bakugo in his thoughts. However, he couldn't deny the fact that this teacher knew his way around martial arts. He kept having that feeling, that teacher could have ended his life in only a couple of moves. Yet he didn't.
As Bakugo was stewing over this, Izuku was performing side-steps after the school day ended. It was to train his core muscles in the legs, so he can perform kicks at a quicker rate. He then demonstrated the fruits of his training by doing the following:
He moved next to a tree, got into a stance, and quickly kicked it! He was able to leave a small indent in it, he noted. Leaves falling being a side effect, but he needed to clean this up to maintain the school's image.
Little did he know, Bakugo was observing him for a bit. He realized that the nerd was improving in the combat skills department, if that roundhouse kick was of any indication. It made him realize that he needs to start exercising, mainly to put Izuku in his place.
'Once I train hard enough, I'll be able to SURPASS not only Deku, but All Might, and more importantly, HIM. The one who fucking made me look like a joke!'
One wonders if the truth about Izuku's teacher was out, would Bakugo keep that same conviction or would it be an different tune altogether?
Thursday:
Izuku was now studying for the midterms, but it was a little difficult because of Bakugo's lackeys following him around. Why did they care all of a sudden? It didn't lead into anything serious thankfully, but the lackeys seemed reluctant to approach him. Where did this take place? The public library of all places. The summary? They were curious about why the nerd's been training physically, but here's the response that they both didn't expect.
"It's really none of your business."
The two lackeys were taken aback by the kid's response. Izuku was known to be nice, cowardly, and genial. However, the response was full of confidence with a side order of no-time-for-your-crap.
The green-haired teen would leave, the lackeys not even attempting to stop him at all, and the day would end with him performing the last bits of the workout plan. Handstands.
Friday:
Today was the last day of April, the first sign that the semester's half-way over. Midterms would be held near the end of May, then there would be the end-of-term exams. Usually, this is where the bullying goes down quite a lot because they want to pass the exams and not deal with the fallout afterwards. Bakugo was mainly glaring at him, moreso than usual today.
He didn't know what would happen at the end of the day, the kid would try his best at ignoring his explosive tormentor/childhood friend.
The end of the day would quickly come, Izuku going through his routine: packing up his things, handing in assignments, and then go on his route! back home. Once starting the route, he could tell that a series of footsteps were behind him... one fairly aggressive, the two others being dragged along for the ride.
"Oi, Deku."
Izuku ignored the call-out of his nickname.
"Oi, DEKU.
QUIT IGNORING ME, DAMMIT!"
Izuku heard his tormentor's walk turn into a jog, most likely prepping a explosion with his right hand. The green-haired kid planned out his attack, then executed it.
The moment Bakugo stepped into his range, he first stuck with an elbow into the gut, then a palm strike to the chin. Result? Stunned Bakugo. He doesn't let up though, he ends things with a straight kick into the bully's chest. The two lackeys are too afraid to intervene at this point, Izuku then takes this opportunity to run while his childhood tormentor recovers.
"I-I will kill you for this, DEKU!" said Bakugo, clutching his chest. He was surprised by how hard the nerd hits now.
Midoriya Apartment
Izuku arrived home, no worse for wear. He didn't tell his mother of the encounter because it was unnecessary, plus he handled those situations very well. In reality, he really should speak up about it. He kept telling himself he doesn't want to ruin Bakugo's chances of becoming a Pro Hero, but a new reason came up: he was brave enough to defend himself and get out of there before it escalated any further.
Yes, that's why. At least-
BRINGGGG!
The kid's line of thought was interrupted by the phone, it was from Kasumi. Once picking up the phone, he listened to his sensei's game-plan and claimed it would be starting tomorrow and going on until the following week. It would be enough time for improve on his basics and some time to study for his midterms. One phrase did catch his attention and it kept looping for awhile.
"I'm going to teach some techniques to Hokuto Shinken, mainly to ease you into it. Word of warning, it will be painful. However, I believe it's also time you should start sparring with other fighters, mainly of my caliber."
'Painful for me or any villain I'm fighting...'
Tomorrow would be an interesting day.
Saturday:
Izuku was heading to the Kasumi Residence at a casual pace. He made in record time too, then knocked on the door.
"Oh, Izuku. You're on time, you will get the first taste of Hokuto Shinken. By the way, my cousin's coming in a week." Kensei said aftering opening the door.
"Oh, cool. Wait, who's your cousin?"
"He's a professional mixed martial artist, but he's on break for now. "
Izuku nodded. However, training would begin now.
They started out with one-handed push-ups, Hindu squats, burpees, and some crunches. However, they were increasing the speed of said workouts after said sets were done. The green-haired kid was starting to tire out, but he was feeling a little different. Almost as if something's growing within him, a weak presence that has been increasing gradually.
"If it's any consolation, you're getting better in the stamina department. I'm guessing you have been feeling an inner force growing stronger within you, right?"
Izuku nodded, but thinks he's going to get an answer soon.
"It's essentially Touki."
"Doesn't that literally mean 'Fighting Spirit', unless you it's some sort of energy projection ability or is it-"
"Ki manipulation actually. It's very versatile: energy blasts from a distance, defensive shielding, and also some mirage-type attacks depending on the level of your expertise." Kensei explained. As he explained, he demonstrated by firing touki-laden blasts from his fingers and then palms.
"I believe it's time for motivational music." Kensei stated, mainly reaching for his computer, got onto YouTube, and then revealed a playlist of motivational music with the title: Kensei's Specials.
He didn't expect the first song at all, it was rap. Upbeat, bass-pounding, and lyrics matching to it.
The spar began, Kensei starting off with a series of jabs, but Izuku blocking them at a faster rate, and responding with a straight punch into the abdomen. The teacher responded with a parry, then Izuku felt a force hit him in the chest. It was definitely touki, no doubt about it. He wasn't going down, he got up and responded with a roundhouse kick which was a feint.
The real attack was a overhand attack, which did hit Kasumi. He was getting better, the teacher thought. The fighting would then escalate more, he added kicks, knees, and some elbow strikes to see Izuku can block or counter them. The next song on the playlist begun as soon as Kensei threw the next kick.
Izuku dodged the kick, then countered with an interception kick to block the next kick. The green-haired kid was faltering for a bit, but managed to get back up and performed a punch, only hitting the arm-guard of Kensei. He kept at it, forcing Kensei slightly back.
The teacher then noticed Izuku's growing Touki, believing it's time for him to know some techniques already.
Meteor Face-Breaking Kick!
Kensei went for a high roundhouse kick, ready to collide with Izuku's head. However, he managed to dodge by crouching and then aiming for a surprise uppercut, then managing to hit Kensei! The next song would start with Izuku going for a reverse roundhouse kick which only hit Kasumi's guard.
Chest Murder Thrust Fist!
He prepped a thrusting attack, mainly straight into the chest. In a twist, the green-haired kid moved out of the line of fire and responded with a palm strike into the chest area. The song ended as soon as the hit connected.
The next song began with Kensei yelling
HWAAAAAHH!
Izuku clearly noticed it, a blue aura flowing around his body and his sparring shit tore up due to his growing muscles. The kid was shocked at this development!
'It's official, Kasumi is equally as jacked as All Might.' Izuku thought as he changed stances, adapting a boxing-type stance as soon as the next song started playing.
'This wasn't for show, but I can definitely tell he's stronger now. Faster to' Izuku finished his thought as he barely dodged Kensei's incoming punch. Flinching was the only response he could think of, but decided to strike with an elbow strike. However, he read Izuku quickly and parried which was followed up with a palm strike into the chest, sending him fly for a bit.
Izuku was feeling that, but also something else in the process. He was growing stronger, then let out a scream of his own...
HRAAAHH!
Izuku's lean build slowly bulged in muscle, only tearing his shirt at a slower rate in comparison to Kensei. Once the process was done, he felt stronger and faster. He went first as soon as the next song played, something about a guy's name. He focused on the spar, utilizing kicks and elbow strikes. However, Kensei responded by pushing into him, stopping his attacks momentarily.
The kid struck him in the rib as a response. He then aimed for the eyes for a finger jab, causing Kensei to flinch for a bit. He barely dodged it, taking notice of Izuku's increasing speed. He then responded with a flicker jab, stunning him for a bit.
The green-haired kid would then respond with a series of punches, but each one blocked successfully by Kensei. The spar would end at the time that the last song finished.
"Good, you're improving. You're learning on how to utilize all your limbs in combat. You noticed it, too?"
"Yea... I screamed... then my muscles bulged a bit. What was that?"
"Tenryu Kokyo Ho, or the literal translation: Art of Dragon's Breath. A breathing technique that allows the user to unlock the rest of his strength. The shirt-tearing is a side effect."
"Wait, unlock? What do you mean?" Izuku questioned.
"A normal human can only utilize 30% of their strength at most, Quirk-Users? 35%-40% at best. However, this technique lets you unlock the remaining 70%." Kensei further explained. He then explained the mechanics of the Meteor Face-Breaking Kick and Chest Murder Thrust Fist as Izuku was mentally noting it down.
The first technique allows the user to cave in a person's skull with a high roundhouse kick, but skilled martial artists have been countering this. The follow-up is called Wind Shear Kick which Izuku will learn later.
The second technique is something Kensei claims his ancestor Kenshiro II Kasumi came up with when dealing with multiple opponents in a hurry. He thrusts his hand into an enemy's center, then they explode right after. Izuku cringed on the second one, but Kensei explained to him that he can utilize it as one of many last resorts.
"In addition, we are going to expand your fighting skill-set. You know those other fighting styles I mentioned? I know a few of them, plus there more of them."
"Wait, more fighting styles like Nanto Seiken?! Tento Seiin Ken?! Is there some sort of a martial arts world that's literally underneath our noses, I mean-"
"Yes, there are. However, it would take quite a few hours to explain them. And that's just the summarized edition." Kensei interrupted. However, he claimed that would be for another time.
Today's sparring lesson would end with Izuku going home, satisfied with the work he put in today. However, the pink elephant in the room made itself known. Izuku's shirt was partially ripped!
"Oh-Crap-Oh-Crap-Oh-Crap-Oh-Crap! How do I explain this to my mom? I mean, we can come up with the excuse that-"
"I need to fix your muttering. Very soon. Calm down for the moment, I can say that you were exercising so much, you ripped it by accident." Kensei explained, weaving a believable story.
"The muscles?"
"Oh, let's just say that you have been working the weights lately." Kensei said.
"Oh, good point." the green haired kid responded.
Midoriya Apartment
Inko Midoriya was prepared for many things, but the night Izuku came home was something that she wasn't prepared for.
"Izu! How did you lose all that baby fat!" Inko exclaimed.
"A mixture of cardio and weight exercises, emphasis on the latter." Kensei being sheepish as he explained. Inko was glad that her son was happy, but this? It would take some getting used to. She still wonders about Kensei's exercise plan for her son, what exactly did it entail?
"If it's any consolation, at least I'm physically fit." Izuku said.
"Oh my god! My baby's growing up so fast!" exclaimed Inko as her tears flowed like a sprinkler. Kensei was caught off-guard by this, but regained his composure.
'Does her Quirk have anything to do with tear manipulation?' Kensei thought. However, he knew that Izuku's mother was proud, knowing that her son's dream is now feasible.
The kid still has a long way to go, but he has improved from the start.
Bakugo Residence
The explosive kid known as Katsuki Bakugo has finished his homework, it was a big load. However, it was to prepare for the coming midterms. There was one thing that he couldn't let go, this Kasumi character didn't leave his head.
He knew martial arts, but the thing that bothered him. He knew he didn't use his Quirk, what was the point of having one if didn't use it?! It's barely better than being Quirkless! In reality, this man was a glitch in society.
If left to his own devices, this guy can take out anyone with a Quirk! If anything, Kasumi could nullify Quirks as long as he wished. The thought that scared him, could there be more like him?!
He was going to find this guy and beat him!
Unfortunately, that wish wouldn't be granted. Bakugo just doesn't know it yet. He started coming up with a plan, going to confront him the next time Izuku came to him.
AN: I was partly inspired by some rap music when I was writing this, plus some hip-hop here and there. Izuku just got a first taste of Hokuto Shinken, plus with some simple techniques to help him out.
Kenshiro II Kasumi is a reference to the protagonist of Hokuto no Ken, plus I think he would get that nomenclature because he's literally named after his adoptive uncle. In addition, I honestly believed that martial arts such as Hokuto Shinken and Nanto Seiken would need to evolve their techniques, not only against skilled Quirk users, but expert martial artists who are excellent readers.
Hokuto no Ken isn't the only inspiration behind my story [it's the main driving force], but manga like Tough and The Breaker also provide some other inspiration when it comes to fighting styles that Izuku will come across. In addition, I'm gonna state this:
- HnK-inspired OCs will be visually based off real-life athletes, martial artists, actors, and wrestlers [Kenshiro fought a Hulk Hogan-type enemy in the anime, believe it or not]. Some will be Quirkless, others will be not.
- MHA-inspired OCs will be the ones with Quirks, following Horikoshi's nomenclature [which I will attempt].
Glossary:
Touki - A specific type of ki energy utilized in martial arts, ranging from Hokuto Shinken to Tento Seiin Ken and most likely others. It's very versatile: ki-blasts from a distance [or precise ones], increased shielding, and also mirage-based attacks in the form of fists or swords. According to some people, they call it fighting aura or just ki. It's literally translated as 'Fighting Spirit'. Some users can utilize it to enhance weapon-based strikes too.
Matouki - The dark counterpart to Touki, mainly utilized grant the users inhuman powers at cost of going insane. It will turn a user into a raging berserker called a Majin [Demon or Black Magic God as a translation]. In order to compensate for this, some students require an armor set to regulate their overwhelming evil aura so they can maintain their rationality. The literal translation being 'Demonic Fighting Spirit'.
Art of Dragon's Breathing - A breathing technique that allows the user to access the remaining 70% of their potential, bulging muscles being a side effect. The main effects? It enhances the user's overall strength, speed, reflexes, and durability.
Meteor Face-Breaking Kick - A head-splitting kick that's utilized in the form of a high roundhouse kick. The side effect? The original Japanese? 'Ryusei Hagan Kyaku'. It was used in the Hokuto no Ken yomikiri one-shot before HnK was serialized.
Chest Murder Thrust Fist - A technique that Kenshiro (HnK) used in the anime originally; The opponent's chest is struck with a hand thrust, followed by an explosion right afterwards. It's perfect for dealing with multiple opponents, the Japanese name: 'Kyosatsu Shitotsu Ken'.