Watching All Might on TV and seeing him in person were two different experiences altogether. He was intimidating, enlightening, and inspiring all at once. In person he was all of those, but amplified by a thousand. Izumi thought she knew the strengths, weaknesses, and depths of his power already... but she had no clue.
That much had become clear the moment the fighting started. Faster than anyone could blink he and Nomu were connected in a battle of pure strength, endurance, and will. The force of the impacts were so powerful they caused a tornado gust that kept them separated from the group. Izumi squealed as the force of it knocked her back onto her knees, and both Bakugo and Todoroki stood behind her, an hand on each shoulder.
"He's started a head on fist fight!" She shouted over the gusts blocking the wind with her forearm.
"If your quirk is shock absorption and not shock nullification, that must mean there's a limit to it!" All Might shouted out, pushing Nomu back. The full wrath of this pro hero was a sight to behold, and left the students speechless. There was something animalistic and primal being unleashed from within All Might, and only Izumi knew that it was the true power of One for All. The punches he unleashed weren't random or even full on 100%... each of his punches were pushed beyond that boundary, to the point where it seemed like there was no end to his power.
"A hero can always break out of a tough spot!"
It was as if he was teaching his students all the while grappling with the weakening Nomu. His words were spoken with true wisdom and experience of a Pro, and left Izumi and her classmates awestruck. She stood now, teetering against the wind, and she held out her hand as if wanting to grab hold of that pinnacle of power.
It was there, and it was inside her. One for All! She was capable of this, with time, training, and determination she would become this great man's successor. The thought of this... the reality of it... shocked, frightened, and excited her. She couldn't stop the smile from spreading.
"Midoriya?" Todoroki raised a brow at her behavior. "What are you doing?"
"Can't you guys feel it?" She said it almost giddily. "This is our goal. This!" She turned to face him her smile brilliant and eyes teary. "This is the world of the Pros. This is the top! Can you feel it!?"
"Hey Villain, have you ever heard these words?" All Might asked his opponent as he moved in for the final blow. "Go Beyond! Plus..."
"ULTRA!" Izumi shouted with him, shouting it from her heart her voice carrying with him. With one mighty punch, the great No.1 hero sent the seemingly invincible foe flying up, crashing through the wall of the arena, and into the bright blue sky where it vanished from sight.
Izumi couldn't contain herself. The fear had been overwhelmed by the sheer adrenaline rushing through her. Without any thought she rushed to All Might and hugged his arm. Tears of relief and joy swelled inside her. This man was her hero, and she was his legacy.
"I really am getting weaker," he laughed a bit smiling down at Izumi who looked up at him with that brilliant smile. He righted himself up and pat her head rubbing the tousled curly hair. "In my prime that would have taken only five punches... but now heh it took over three hundred."
She giggled at him, but then gasped as she saw the steam rising off his skin. Her eyes widened in realization. He was out of time, he was about to transform. She looked over her shoulder at the two remaining villains. The fight wasn't over... what the hell was she doing?
"Oi, oi, oi, what the hell is going on?" Shigaraki snarled, scratching at his neck in pure agitation. "He's not any weaker at all. Did that guy lie to me?"
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Midori The Rabbit
Fanfiction(Gender Bender) Izumi Midoriya, had been prepared to live her life as the damsel in distress. That is until All Might saw the great potential in her and took a chance. With the power of One for All inside her Izumi finds the will to become the hero...
