Ch. 2 Training For U.A.

The sound of my alarm buzzing shattered the calm of my sleep, and I slowly awoke, the warmth of the morning sunlight filtering through the curtains and casting a soft glow in my room.

The day had finally arrived—the day I would take my first step toward becoming a hero. It was also my first real test with All Might.

A rush of excitement and nervous energy surged through me as I quickly got out of bed, my heart racing.

The thought of what was to come filled my mind as I slipped into my most comfortable workout clothes. Today was going to be a big day.

"Good morning, sweetie!" my mom greeted me with her usual warm smile as I entered the kitchen.

Her voice was a familiar comfort, and her presence was always calming, even on days like today when I felt like my world was shifting beneath me.

The smell of miso soup and freshly cooked rice filled the air, comforting and familiar.

It was the perfect way to start the day, a small piece of normalcy in a life that was about to change forever.

"Morning, Mom," I replied, trying to keep my nerves in check.

I couldn't help but feel like I was hiding something monumental from her, even though she didn't know the full extent of what was about to happen today.

She didn't know about All Might's offer, and I wasn't ready to tell her yet.

It all still felt like a dream—a wild, unbelievable dream that I might wake up from at any moment.

But the reality was that I was about to start my training to inherit One For All.

"Heading out early today?" she asked, setting a bowl of rice in front of me. She always took such good care of me, and I hated the thought of keeping secrets from her.

"Yeah, I'm meeting a friend," I said, trying to keep it vague. It wasn't a lie, but it wasn't the full truth either.

I quickly finished my breakfast, gave my mom a quick hug goodbye, and left the apartment.

The anticipation inside me was building with every step I took, and I couldn't suppress the excitement bubbling up.

As I walked toward Dagobah Beach, I couldn't help but pull up my status screen once again, my fingers instinctively scrolling through the familiar text that floated before me.

I had been doing this for the past few days, but today, it felt different.

[Status]

Name: Izumi Midoriya 

Age: 14

Quirk: [Infinite Archive]

Occupation: Student

Level: 2 (1/400)

Effectiveness Level: 15

STR: 5

AGI: 5

VIT: 5

INT: 20

DEX: 26

LUK: 45

Free Points: 0

Refreshes: 0

Skills:

Everything looked the same as last night, but I knew today had the potential to change everything.

I was about to begin training to inherit One For All, which meant pushing my body beyond its limits—testing my endurance in ways I had never imagined.

Arriving at the beach, I saw All Might standing near a large pile of debris, his towering figure impossible to miss. The sight before me was overwhelming.

The beach was a complete mess, littered with trash, old appliances, and debris scattered everywhere.

It was hard to believe this was where All Might wanted me to train. But then again, nothing about him was ordinary, so why should this be any different?

As I approached, All Might's booming voice called out, "Young Midoriya!"

I straightened up, feeling both excitement and nervousness surge through me. His muscular form loomed over everything as he greeted me, his presence undeniable.

"Are you ready to begin your journey towards becoming a hero?" he asked.

"Yes, All Might," I responded firmly, my voice steady despite the nervous flutter in my chest.

"All right," he said, his tone shifting to something more serious. "Before we begin, there's something you need to know."

His expression grew more intense as he spoke, and I couldn't help but focus on his every word.

"The power of One For All is immense," he continued, his eyes locking onto mine. "It requires a strong vessel to handle it."

My heart raced as the weight of his words hit me.

I understood that what I was about to take on wasn't just a quirk—it was a responsibility, something far greater than anything I had prepared for.

"That's why we're here," he said, motioning to the beach. "Cleaning this beach is going to be your training.

By the time we're done, not only will this place be spotless, but your body will be ready to inherit my quirk."

I nodded, feeling a rush of determination fill me. I wasn't going to let All Might down. I couldn't. Not now, not ever.

"I won't let you down, All Might," I promised, my voice filled with unwavering resolve.

He grinned, his confidence almost contagious. "That's the spirit. Now, let's get started."

The first few hours were grueling. Lifting heavy objects, dragging them across the sand, and tossing them into the designated piles felt like an endless cycle.

My muscles screamed in protest, sweat poured down my face, and my hands were already starting to blister from the constant strain.

But I didn't stop. No matter how tired I became, no matter how much my body begged me to quit, I kept going.

Every time I felt like giving up, I reminded myself of the promise I made—to All Might, to myself, to the dream I had of becoming a hero.

By the time the morning had passed, the beach had started to look a little more like its old self. All Might, always the taskmaster, gave me a schedule to follow for the next month.

It was detailed, focusing on every aspect of my training so I could be ready to inherit One For All.

It's been one month since that day.

I had just finished a run with All Might, Running beside him while he rode a bicycle as I jogged alongside him.

I was catching my breath as we came to a stop. I quickly checked my status, eager to see the progress I had made in such a short time.

[A/N](Don't think I mentioned this but if I did take it as a reminder every month Izumi gets another refresh)

[Status]

Name: Izumi Midoriya 

Age: 14

Quirk: [Infinite Archive]

Occupation: Student

Level: 2 (1/400)

Effectiveness Level: 24

STR: 19

AGI: 24

VIT: 26

INT: 27

DEX: 33

LUK: 45

Free Points: 0

Refreshes: 1

Skills:

Deciding against refreshing my stats just yet, I walked home by myself, passing Dagobah Beach.

The beach was still littered with garbage—just as it had been the day I first met All Might.

A sense of determination welled up inside me. One day, I'll clean this beach—hopefully faster than Izuku did in the canon My Hero Academia timeline.

As I neared my apartment, I could feel the weight of the day pressing on me, but I focused on the task at hand.

I finally reached the door and opened it, calling out to my mom.

"Mom, I'm back," I said as I stepped inside, the familiar warmth of home wrapping around me like a blanket.

"Welcome back, Izumi," she called from the kitchen, her voice full of warmth. "I was just getting lunch ready. Feel free to wait in your room until I finish with the food."

I smiled, the sound of her voice instantly soothing my nerves. I made my way to my room, laying down on the bed.

As I gathered my clothes to take a shower, something tugged at the back of my mind. My quirk... I've been neglecting it.

I paused for a moment, the thought of it lingering before I decided to explore it further.

Closing my eyes, I entered my mindscape, finding myself standing at the center of an enormous library.

The sheer size of it took me by surprise—books lined the towering shelves in every direction, stretching far beyond what I could see.

And right next to me, there was a giant book, its presence commanding my attention.

Curiosity got the best of me, and I opened the book. The moment I did, a flood of information rushed into my mind—how to better utilize my quirk.

In that instant, I knew exactly what I wanted to try first. Water Breathing.

While I had always admired Sun Breathing for its strength, something about Water Breathing had always mesmerized me.

The way it flowed, the calmness it conveyed—it spoke to me in a way nothing else had.

As if responding to my thoughts, a book flew off a nearby shelf and hovered in front of me, within arm's reach. I opened it, and to my surprise, what appeared to be a video began to play.

The pages shifted like a screen, showing me scenes of my old self watching Demon Slayer.

There, on the pages, was Tanjiro using Water Breathing for the first time, with rapid-fire scenes playing out in front of me.

Each page flipped in what felt like an instant, though I knew it was passing by quickly in real time.

When the last page turned, I felt as though I had spent what seemed like a long time absorbing the technique.

But before I could process it further, I heard my mom's voice call from the kitchen.

"Dinner's ready!"

I blinked, realizing I had spent more time in my mindscape than I'd expected. I quickly stood up and started walking toward the kitchen, but I misstepped. I tripped and, in an attempt to catch myself, grabbed the door-frame.

My heart raced, but I steadied myself just in time—Not even noticing I had left an outline of my fingers in the door-frame.

[A/N](it takes one month before Izumi can use the library again for learning something or combining something and yes she mastered the breathing and made it constant)

The following week, my training continued as normal. I didn't refresh my stats during this time, determined to stick to my training regimen.

I knew that if I kept refreshing them, my body wouldn't be ready to handle One For All. I couldn't afford to take any shortcuts now.

In the meantime, I had completely forgotten about the library.

I was so focused on my physical training that the cool-down period for the library slipped my mind.

I wasn't able to access it for another month, and by the time I remembered, my mind had already shifted to other things.

Now, here I was, standing in the middle of my room late at night. Tomorrow was the day—the U.A. entrance exams.

I felt the weight of the moment, and I knew it was time to check my status one last time before everything changed.

[Status]

Name: Izumi Midoriya 

Age: 14

Quirk: [Infinite Archive]

Occupation: Student

Level: 2 (1/400)

Effectiveness Level: 41

STR: 47

AGI: 52

VIT: 55

INT: 44

DEX: 47

LUK: 45

Free Points: 0

Refreshes: 10

Skills: [Bronze Skin] [Quick Step] [Water Breathing]

It seems that my training with All Might today just barely pushed me over the edge, allowing my vitality stat to reach 50. As a result, I unlocked my first stat bonus skill.

A while after, I managed to hit 50 in my Agility stat, granting me the status bonus skill Quick Step.

Bronze Skin makes my skin as tough as bronze. Whenever I'm struck, my skin takes on a bronze hue for a few seconds, offering me increased durability.

Quick Step allows me to move incredibly quickly, almost like I'm flashing from one spot to another in the blink of an eye.

(A/N) [ it's basically the body flicker technique]

Man, this could be incredibly useful. Not only would it make my punches and kicks stronger, but Quick Step would also make me much more unpredictable in combat.

Tomorrow, I have to meet with All Might to inherit One For All.

Even though I finished cleaning the beach over a month ago, All Might decided to wait until now, probably to make sure I didn't push myself too hard too soon.

He's probably been extra cautious since I'm a girl. He didn't want me to hurt myself.

Now, I need to get some sleep to rest up for tomorrow's entrance exam.