Quirkless Hero

It all started in China, with news about a "glowing baby" born in Qingqing City. After that, various "superpowers" were discovered everywhere. More and more people had these extraordinary abilities, leading to chaos. What was once "fiction" became "reality"...

Generations later, almost everyone now has superpowers, which are no longer rare and are called "Quirks."

In this era of superhuman society, chaos, destruction, and crime are everywhere. But there are also people who fight for justice. Thus, an "imaginary profession" from the old days has taken the stage!

"Heroes!"

These are people who fight enemies and maintain peace. It's a great and respected title, and in this era, it has become a job everyone dreams of.

"Now, let's hear from the No.1 'Symbol of Peace,' All Might!"

In Japan, news broadcasts on the streets often feature All Might, the famous professional hero. Since he appeared, Japan's crime rate has dropped sharply. Now, everyone in Japan, young and old, admires this hero. Many people have chosen to become heroes because of him.

On the street, through a TV cabinet, a green-haired kid with starry eyes is holding an All Might figurine. He looks like a child who idolizes the "Symbol of Peace," All Might, and like many kids, he dreams of becoming a hero.

But then, the green-haired kid remembers something and walks away sadly, not even interested in All Might's news anymore.

The green-haired kid's name is Midoriya Izuku. Like most kids, he idolizes All Might and dreams of becoming a hero. But...

Becoming a hero isn't just about saying it. He's five years old, and when he went for a "Quirk" assessment, the doctor gave him some harsh news: he doesn't have a "Quirk."

In this hero society, where Quirks are everywhere, not having a Quirk is as rare as a giant panda. It cruelly shattered his dream of becoming a hero...

"All Might... All Might..."

Midoriya Izuku muttered the name of his idol hero as he walked home. He passed by a park where other kids often played.

"Hehe, just stay down and let me beat you!"

Midoriya Izuku heard a familiar voice and turned to look. It was someone he knew, Bakugo Katsuki, standing in front of a kid who had fallen to the ground, with explosions crackling in his hands.

"Bakugo is so amazing!"

"He'll definitely become a hero in the future!!"

Two other kids were following Bakugo, praising him skillfully. It was clear they were used to it!

"Is that Kacchan..."

Midoriya Izuku was hiding behind a telephone pole, feeling a bit scared. He and Bakugo Katsuki used to be friends, but ever since their "Quirks" awakened, things changed. Bakugo had a powerful "Explosion" Quirk, while Midoriya had no Quirk at all. Their relationship slowly drifted apart.

"Is he bullying someone again..."

Seeing what was happening, Midoriya knew exactly what Bakugo was up to. Bakugo was the boss of the kids in the area, and his strong Quirk made him unbeatable. No one dared to go against him, or they would get beaten up.

"I won... I should be the hero!!"

A little girl who had fallen to the ground was crying. She had been playing with Bakugo and the others, and during their "Hero Game," they decided who would play the hero and who would play the villain by playing rock-paper-scissors.

The little girl won and was supposed to be the hero, while Bakugo, who lost, was supposed to be the villain. But kids often argue and accuse each other. Bakugo didn't want to be the villain, so he knocked the little girl down and started saying hero lines!

The little girl, who was called the "villain," was beaten up by Bakugo. She was in pain and angry, crying and shouting back, "No way, you're not a hero like this!!"

"You damn villain!!"

Bakugo, feeling insulted, got even angrier. He used his "Explosion" Quirk and aimed at the little girl.

Seeing Bakugo's move, the little girl curled up on the ground in fear, closing her eyes tightly!

But after a while, she didn't feel any pain. The little girl opened her eyes timidly and saw that someone had blocked Bakugo's attack!

"You!!"

Bakugo was surprised and angry to see his attack blocked. The person standing in front of him was none other than Midoriya Izuku, whom he always called "Deku"!

"Deku, do you want to get beaten up too?!"

Bakugo's face twisted with anger. How dare this Quirkless Deku stand in his way!

"I... I don't know... My legs just moved on their own!!"

Tears streamed down Midoriya's face. He had a family trait of crying when he got emotional. Bakugo's attack hurt a lot, but Midoriya was even more scared. He had been beaten up by Bakugo many times before. Now, standing up to him, he knew he was in for another beating!

"Move aside now, and I'll let you off!!"

Bakugo shouted angrily. To him, Deku wasn't worth his time. He wanted Deku to get lost quickly!

Midoriya's legs were shaking, his heart was pounding, and he was terrified. But he still stood in front of Bakugo.

"No... I won't let you bully others!!"

"Damn Deku!!"

Midoriya's words made Bakugo even angrier. He punched Midoriya to the ground and started kicking and hitting him. The other little boy was ignored. Bakugo just wanted to teach Midoriya a lesson!

After a while, Bakugo got tired of hitting him. He called his two sidekicks and swaggered away, leaving Midoriya Izuku lying on the ground, covered in bruises.

"Midoriya, are you... are you okay?"

A little girl, who was also a neighbor, came over to Midoriya with concern. She knew Midoriya Izuku and also knew that he was "quirkless"...

"I'm fine, it just hurts a bit!"

Midoriya smiled to comfort the little girl, but his own tears kept falling, making his words unconvincing.

"Bakugo is such a jerk, he's not a hero at all!"

The little girl clenched her fists and shouted from the bottom of his heart.

"Midoriya, you are! You are my hero!!"

"Me... a hero?"

The little girl's gratitude was like a needle piercing Midoriya's heart. Could someone like him, who was "quirkless," really become a hero?

The sun was setting. After saying goodbye to the little boy, Midoriya slowly walked back home.

When he got home, his mother, Midoriya Inko, was shocked to see him. Midoriya came home with torn clothes and covered in bruises. She immediately asked what had happened.

It wasn't a big deal, so Midoriya Izuku told his mother everything. After hearing her child's words, Midoriya Inko hugged him tightly.

"I'm sorry, Izuku, I'm sorry!!"

Midoriya Inko understood her child's dream of becoming a hero very well. When Midoriya Izuku was confirmed to be quirkless, she blamed herself for everything. If it weren't for her, Izuku wouldn't be like this!

"No, Mom! Someone said that I am a hero!!"

In his mother's arms, Midoriya Izuku said this, no longer feeling lost. The "quirk" didn't matter anymore. He remembered what he had forgotten!

Because All Might once said:

"Being a hero is not just about having a 'quirk,' it's more about having a 'hero's heart'!!"