Prologue

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After being saved by All Might from the Sludge Villain, Izuku Midoriya finds himself clinging to the leg of the Symbol of Peace as the hero leaps away. Desperate, his heart racing, Izuku holds on with everything he has, determined to ask the question that has haunted him for years. They land on the rooftop of a tall building, and Izuku, breathless, stands in awe of his idol. His eyes shine with hope, but there's also fear—fear of the answer he might receive.

Izuku Midoriya {panting, still in shock}: "All Might... please, I have to know. Can someone like me, someone without a Quirk... still become a hero?"

All Might {turning to face Izuku, his expression growing serious}: "A hero, huh?"

Izuku Midoriya {his voice trembling}: "Y-Yes! I've always wanted to be a hero, ever since I was little. Even without a Quirk, I've tried my best, studied, trained—"

All Might {interrupting him with a stern, almost cold voice}: "Enough."

Izuku Midoriya {freezing, startled}: "Huh?"

All Might {crossing his arms, looking down at Izuku with a harsh gaze}: "Listen, kid. Being a hero means risking your life, fighting villains with powers far beyond what most people can handle. You don't have a Quirk. No matter how hard you try, no matter how much you want it—without power, you can't keep up. You can't fight."

Izuku Midoriya {his eyes widening, voice cracking}: "But... but I can still try! I can—"

All Might {raising his hand, silencing Izuku}: "It's not about trying. It's about surviving. You'll get yourself killed, and worse—you'll endanger others. I'm sorry, but being a hero isn't just about wanting it. It's about having the power to protect people. And you... don't."

Izuku Midoriya {feeling his heart sink, tears welling up in his eyes}: "But... All Might... I..."

All Might {turning his back to Izuku, his voice colder than before}: "Look, kid. Being a hero without a Quirk? It's impossible. You can dream all you want, but reality doesn't care about dreams."

Izuku Midoriya {collapsing to his knees, sobbing quietly}: "I... I see."

All Might {walking toward the edge of the roof, preparing to leave}: "Find something else, something realistic. I'm sorry."

Izuku Midoriya {whispering through his tears}: "But... you're my dream..."

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