NOVEL NEXT Chapter 6: chapter 6
At 4 AM, Izuku's biological clock woke him up. Without hesitation, he got out of bed, changed into his workout clothes, and quietly stepped out of the house.
The streets were silent, with only the sound of his footsteps and the occasional chirping of birds filling the air.
Upon arriving at the park, he did some stretching before diving into his Thunder Arts training. His movements were sharp and controlled, a result of years of dedicated practice.
After an hour of intense training, he made his way to the lake, sat down, and entered meditation.
His breathing gradually slowed, deepening into a rhythmic flow. His mind synchronized with nature, and he felt his spirit stabilize and grow.
After thirty minutes, he opened his eyes, feeling refreshed. Without wasting time, he started jogging back home. The morning streets were still mostly empty, except for a few early risers.
As he entered the house, he heard his mother's voice from the kitchen.
"Izuku, you're back? Wash your hands and come have breakfast!"
"Okay, Mom," he replied, heading to the sink.
After washing up, he sat down at the table as Inko served him an omelet.
While eating, she asked, "How's school going?"
Izuku gave a casual response, talking about his lessons and some funny classroom moments. However, he avoided mentioning anything about friends—he didn't have any.
He didn't want to worry his mother.
After finishing his meal, he got up and said, "Mom, there are still two hours before school. I'll go study."
"Alright, study hard," she said warmly.
Back in his room, Izuku sat at his PC, quickly pulling up the coding project he had been working on.
His fingers danced across the keyboard as lines of code filled the screen. This was the foundation of his future—his company, his legacy.
Time passed quickly, and soon, his alarm rang.
Checking the time, he realized it was time to leave for school.
He quickly got ready, grabbed his bag, and walked toward the door.
"Mom, I'm going!"
"Take care, Izuku!" Inko called back.
School ended as usual. Izuku didn't waste time socializing. Instead, he immediately headed to the park for another round of intense training and meditation.
By the afternoon, he returned home and dived straight into studying. His focus was on Quirk theory, mechanical engineering, and hero support technology.
The knowledge he gained today would shape the future.
After finishing his studies and dinner, Izuku returned to his room. Sitting in a lotus posture, he activated Soul State.
The moment he entered this heightened state, his perception expanded beyond human limits.
He could sense every living and non-living thing within a 1-kilometer radius. In his mind, he saw his mother peacefully sleeping in her room, the faint rhythm of her breathing steady and calm.
Then, something remarkable happened.
A state similar to enlightenment washed over him. Concepts he previously struggled to understand became crystal clear.
His awareness turned inward, exploring the mysteries of his own body and soul. Every fiber of his being seemed to hum with energy, revealing insights that felt just beyond the grasp of normal humans.
However, after an hour, he felt himself reaching his spiritual limit.
Slowly, he exited the state, opening his glowing eyes—filled with fatigue and contemplation.
With a thought, he summoned his Proficiency Panel and checked his progress.
Soul State has increased from Level 6 (5%) → Level 6 (8%)
Though the improvement was small, Izuku knew he was steadily growing stronger.
A small smile formed on his lips.
"Step by step… I'm getting closer."
With that, he lay down and closed his eyes, allowing exhaustion to take over.
Tomorrow would be another day of growth and preparation.