One possible aspect to consider in this fanfiction could be the unique challenges Midoriya might face. Since he's the only male with a quirk, he might be ostracized or overly idolized. For example, in a society where most males lack quirks, he could be a target for jealousy or envy from his male peers. At the same time, he might be seen as a symbol of hope for some, which could put a great deal of pressure on him.
His growth could also come from his interactions with others. He may learn from female characters who have more experience with quirks. Through these relationships, he could gain a better understanding of his own abilities and his place in the world. As he faces various challenges, he'll gradually become more self - assured and develop his quirk in ways that are unique to his situation.
No. In fanfiction, there are numerous male heroes. Fanfiction is a vast and diverse genre that features a wide range of characters. While Izuku Midoriya is a very popular male hero, especially in the My Hero Academia fandom, there are other male heroes from different series or even original male heroes created by fanfiction writers. For example, there could be crossovers where male heroes from other superhero universes are introduced into the story. Also, some fanfiction might focus on developing minor male characters from the original source into full - fledged heroes.
It could be developed by having Izuku practice and gradually increase the duration of his time - freezing ability. For instance, at first, he can only freeze time for a split second, but with training, he can hold it for a few seconds, which makes a huge difference in combat.
A well - liked fanfiction is 'Midoriya's Dual Quirks'. As the title suggests, he gets not one but two quirks. This makes for an interesting read as he has to balance using both and figure out how they interact. There's also 'The Forbidden Quirk' where Midoriya gets a quirk that is considered dangerous or taboo in the My Hero Academia universe. It creates a lot of conflict as he tries to keep it a secret while also using it for good. And 'Quirk of the Ancients' where his new quirk has roots in an ancient, long - forgotten power source, leading to a journey of discovery about the history of quirks.
A great plot could involve Midoriya teaming up with other characters in a co - op mode enabled by his Gamer Quirk. They would have to strategize and combine their different quirks to progress through various challenges, like rescuing hostages from a villain - infested building. This would not only test their combat skills but also their teamwork abilities.
One idea for Izuku Midoriya's quirk in a Dark Souls - inspired fanfiction could be 'Soul Link'. This quirk would enable him to form a link with other people's souls. He could use this link to either heal them by sharing his own energy (similar to Estus Flasks in Dark Souls), or he could disrupt their soul's energy, causing them to be weakened or even stunned. It could also work as a way for him to sense the presence and intentions of others, as he would be attuned to their souls. This quirk would give him a unique advantage in battles and also in forming relationships with other characters in the fanfiction.
Perhaps the story is set in an alternate universe where having a cork is extremely rare for a male. Midoriya, being the only male with it, is either shunned or highly regarded. He might have to go on a journey to discover the origin of this cork and along the way, he meets various characters who either help or hinder him.
Obviously, Midoriya is the main character. There could also be his friends from his original story like Bakugo. Bakugo might be jealous of Midoriya's cork at first and then later come to understand its significance. Another possible character could be All Might. He could be a mentor figure to Midoriya, guiding him on how to use whatever advantage the cork gives him.
On the other hand, his Gamer Quirk can also bring him closer to some characters. If there are other characters who are also into gaming or understand the concept of leveling up, they might bond with Midoriya over it. For instance, he could form a closer friendship with a character who also has a quirk that has some game - like elements. They could exchange tips on how to better use their quirks.