Quirkless Hero

Police always arrive after everything is over. This also applies to professional heroes. When Kamui Woods from the nearby hero agency arrived, he saw the werewolf tightly bound by steel wires. He heard from the onlookers:

"It was a student with a hood. He looked like a middle schooler. He defeated the enemy!"

"Really? It seems this student's Quirk must be very strong. He will surely become a famous hero in the future!"

Kamui Woods was amazed at how strong young students were these days. Midoriya Izuku, hiding nearby, was thrilled to hear Kamui Woods' words. He had been recognized by a professional hero!

Even though he didn't have a Quirk, he used his equipment to defeat the enemy. This was the result of his long efforts!

With the professional heroes handling the aftermath, Midoriya quietly slipped away from the crowd. He didn't want to be on the news and worry his mom!

When Midoriya Izuku reached his secret base at the seaside park, he excitedly turned on his communication device to contact Hatsume Mei.

"What's up, Midoriya-chan?"

Midoriya excitedly told Hatsume Mei about encountering the enemy on the street and using the "Reaper Gloves" to defeat the werewolf. He firmly said:

"It works! A Quirkless person can become a hero!!"

"Of course, Midoriya-chan. I've seen your hard work!"

The genius inventor girl praised Midoriya. Even though she developed and made the equipment, it was Midoriya's daily training that made him use it so well!

"And the enemy had a strength-type Quirk, which is the worst match for the Reaper Gloves. Plus, I didn't have all the parts with me because I was just out shopping..."

Seeing Midoriya Izuku start to ramble, Hatsume Mei sighed. When he got deep into thinking, he always ended up like this. Sometimes she wondered if Midoriya's Quirk was "rambling"!

Despite this, the event was a huge boost to Midoriya's confidence. The giant werewolf was in a confused state, and Midoriya used his web to trap him. But his equipment wasn't at full capacity!

Midoriya Izuku designed the "Reaper Gloves" considering different types of enemies. He couldn't always have the perfect terrain to weave his web, so he made additional tools!

The "Steel Anchor," the main part of the Reaper Gloves, was hand-sized and cone-shaped. Its sharp tip could pierce concrete and hold firmly. It stored steel wires inside, which could be shot out. With this tool, Midoriya Izuku could quickly weave a steel web!

After studying many professional heroes' data, Midoriya made the Reaper Gloves to counter fast enemies. But they were less effective against strong, tough enemies!

Midoriya Izuku didn't aim for perfection. He planned to rely on equipment in battles. If one tool wasn't enough, he would use more!

"But, I still need real combat experience to use the equipment better!"

Izuku sighed. This fight with the enemy made him realize his current level and understand the flaws of the "Reaper Gloves." It was clear that working behind closed doors had its limits!

"So, Midoriya-chan, do you want to try fighting enemies like today?"

Hatsume Mei suggested through the communicator. In today's society, besides professional heroes fighting enemies, there are often people with strong "quirks" who act as "Vigilantes" to subdue enemies!

The law clearly states that only those with a "hero license" can freely use their quirks to fight enemies. But not everyone wants to become a hero. Many people with strong quirks choose other careers, but sometimes they want to play hero and will actively look for criminals to catch and act as "Vigilantes"!

Although this is technically illegal, it does help maintain social peace. So, whether it's the police or professional heroes, they usually turn a blind eye to it!

Midoriya Izuku was tempted by Hatsume Mei's suggestion. He wanted to become a hero in the future, and finding some weaker enemies to fight and train himself now seemed like a good idea. But...

Thinking about his mom, Midoriya Inko, if she knew he was doing such dangerous things outside, she would cry her heart out. Izuku explained his dilemma to the girl.

"Then just disguise yourself so no one can recognize you!"

"Disguise!?"

Midoriya suddenly realized this method. Hatsume Mei took out a bottle of ink-like substance from her toolbox and showed it to Izuku through the video call.

"Ta-da! This is dye for my baby. It's all-natural and non-corrosive. You can wash it off with a special cleaner. Dye your green hair black!!"

"Will it really work? Isn't wearing a mask better!?"

Midoriya asked hesitantly. Hatsume Mei replied bluntly!

"Your face is so ordinary that no one will remember it at a glance. It's just your green seaweed hair that's too distinctive. Dye it black, and no one will recognize you!!"

"That's too harsh..." Midoriya felt a bit hurt being called ordinary. Even if it's true, don't say it so directly!

"Don't worry, dyeing your hair will be like Superman's glasses. With it on and off, you'll look like two different people! I'll send it to you by express mail!!"

With the decisive action of the genius inventor girl, it was settled. Midoriya Izuku would go find enemies for real combat, which would also help test the equipment and provide better data for improvements!

Time flew by, and a week passed in the blink of an eye. On the second weekend, Midoriya Izuku was ready in his secret base. He changed into a rarely worn black outfit and put the dye Hatsume Mei sent him into a basin, slowly dyeing his green hair black!

Afterwards...

"How do I look!?" Standing in front of the communicator, Midoriya Izuku nervously asked Hatsume Mei. Since it was her idea, only she could judge the result!

A moment of silence!

"Hey handsome, who are you?!"

"Ahhh!!" Midoriya Izuku's face turned red. It was the first time someone called him handsome, and it was a girl! It was a bit too much excitement!!

"Hahaha, just kidding!!" Hatsume Mei laughed heartily, making Midoriya feel like he had been tricked. He really felt deceived!

"The disguise turned out pretty well. You used to look very sunny, but now you have a sneaky vibe!!"

"Doesn't that make me a bad guy!!"

Hatsume Mei's comment left Midoriya speechless. It felt like she was saying he had changed his character!

"Telling you this much is useless! Take a selfie with your phone and see for yourself!!"

So Midoriya Izuku took out his phone, took a selfie, and looked at his current appearance!

"Who is this!!"

Izuku couldn't recognize himself at all. Hatsume Mei was right. His black hair covered his eyes a bit, giving him a cold and dangerous look at first glance!

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