Chapter 64: In Between Tales (3)
~Ren Y. POV~
[A few Weeks Later, UA High School, Principal Office, Japan]
Status.
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Name: Ren Yuki
Class: THE GAMER
Race: Human
Title: Villain Slayer
Level: 30 Exp: 0/35%
HP: 1595/1595
PP: 1525/1525
STR: 58 (+30)
AGI: 63 (+30)
VIT: 55 (+30)
INT: 55 (+30)
SEN: 60 (+30)
LUCK: 55 (+25)
Stat Points: 40-> 50
Money: All Might's Allowance
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Observing the past few weeks, everything has been going swimmingly well. I managed to gain some EXP by having clones participate in the other class courses, as I exclaimed to Nezu, sipping some tea after school.
It's my usual obligation that whenever I reach a high enough level, I check up on Nezu, explaining what I found about my [Gamer's Path] skill. After exclaiming to him, he took a sip of his tea as he replied in a neutral tone, "I see having your clones participate in other class courses seems to also raise your EXP. Your 'experience' to speak as well. Good to see that fighting isn't the only way to gain them."
I curtly nodded my head, agreeing with Nezu leaning back as I asked the usual in a calm tone, eyes closed, "Yeah. But since I reached level 30, that means I have a slot to open copying a Quirk. And did you obtain the Quirk sample that involves some form of cellular manipulation or modification type?"
Opening my eyes, I saw Nezu smirking as he handed me a report. A report that mentioned every Quirk registered to date in the whole world was incredibly detailed as I couldn't help but compliment him in a respectful tone, "You have some pretty good stuff here, Nezu-Sensei."
I didn't bother asking where Nezu got this from. This was not supposed to be something the principal of UA should concern himself over.
But it wasn't my place to ask him either I was simply a student getting the best help possible because of my abilities and connection to All Might. Listening to what Nezu spoke in a neutral tone, eyeing me, "I certainly do, any of these you fancy? I can get the majority of them for you, just a few I will be unable to right now."
Being told I would have access to the entire world's quirk repository made me a bit greedy, I won't deny it. But I restrained that greed as I viewed the Quirks available, "I'll admit I want them all, but I must see which ones are useful. Since I can only copy every 5 levels I'll need to think carefully of my choices."
Nezu nodded as I began looking over the file. While looking through these Quirks I began to realize why All for One tended to underestimate quirks unless they show their potential clearly.
Not only was it easier for people like me and All for One to do it like that, but it was also because it's simpler. It wouldn't make sense for me to copy Quirks that don't require practice.
The only reason I copied [Slide and Glide] from Koichi at the time was because while it was tricky to master it was powerful. Only getting enhanced by [Gene Refinement] did it get more powerful from there.
And fortunately, I copied All Might's [One for All] adding my meta-knowledge to make it easily manageable. [Clones] were also easy to do now that I think about it along with [Creation] combined with [High Spec].
I know there might be quirks out there that are better than the ones shown in the series. I know, so if the file is to go by. But it was in my best interest to aim for Quirks that I knew were already strong.
This made it pointless for me to copy something I didn't know the full capabilities of, I might as well go for good quirks right away. I'm kind of starting to get why All for One simply uses simple Quirks.
Makes sense as well because All for One only ever stole very straightforward and easy-to-learn quirks. He admitted that Best Jeanist's quirk was powerful but that it took too much time to learn.
But the ones I collected were specifically made to complement each other. To cover each other's weaknesses.
Taking careful examination of each quirk and its usage, I found one that could potentially be beneficial for my cause. I pointed at this one with Nezu filling me in with a curious tone, gazing at my choice, "Oh? So, you picked an Emitter Quirk type with a Contact Range. [Cell Activation]? Not a bad choice."
He soon began to call someone to obtain the sample of [Cell Activation] as Nezu briefed me on who this belonged to and his capabilities. This Quirk belonged to Katsuma Shimano, a resident of Nabu Island with his older sister, Mahoro Shimano, and father.
[Cell Activation] Katsuma's Quirk allows him to stimulate and speed up the activity of cells in the body of anyone he touches. This allows him to heal a person's wounds, as well as improve their physical performance. Using his Quirk drains his stamina, and he will become very exhausted if he uses it for too long.
It is implied he can use his Quirk on himself as well. So far, his Quirk has been shown to work on people with type O, A, and B blood. Unlike his father's version of the Quirk, Katsuma's Cell Activation isn't limited to one specific blood type.
*Thud*
Entering the room was one of the staff members, Aizawa-Sensei, leaving the sample and shortly after muttering to me, "Don't be late to class, problem child."
He left as he came as I took the sample. And I did what I usually do copying a Quirk. Copy making it mine.
[Ding!]
[The host found the Quirk [Cell Activation]. Would you like to copy?]
[Skill: [Cell Activation] copied!]
Skill List.
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<Cell Activation> (Active) Lv.-
PP Cost: Varies
Description: [Cell Activation] allows its user to activate the cells in their body or another person's body through touch. This increases regeneration, and recovery time, and can even improve physical condition.
However, [Cell Activation] drains the user's stamina when activated, and continued usage can cause fatigue. The Quirk also can't be activated on certain people depending on their blood type, although this version of the Quirk didn't seem to have this drawback.
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Showing off my [Cell Activation], Nezu nodded as he spoke in an intrigued tone about how I refine my Quirk, "Good. At least you have a healing-based power to add to your arsenal. However, I'm curious to see how you refine it with your [Gene Refinement] skill. Can you give me a demonstration?"
I nodded as I began the process. Hopefully, this won't hurt… right? Bracing myself I began to make the changes.
[Ding!]
[The Quirk [Cell Activation] changed to [Cellular Activation]! Notable differences have been made in the description of the advanced Quirk!]
Feeling the burning stinging sensation subsided I panted sweat on my skin. Nezu looked at me with concern about calling Nurse Girl – but that was when the pain suddenly halted from the changes.
*Shiii*
My eyes looked to see my whole body glow a green light. It felt tiring but at the same time relieving. The pain subsided as I felt a pleasant wave of relief wash over me.
I managed to raise my hand to Nezu to stop his call, seeing my relieved expression. This new quirk is going to be useful but still, I gotta check. Skill List.
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<Cellular Activation> (Active) Lv.-
PP Cost: Varies
Description: This was [Cell Activation], now refined as [Cellular Activation], allowing the user to activate cells within an organism's body, stimulating cellular functions, increasing physical attributes such as speed and healing, or maybe accelerating them with enough speed and energy to produce heat, destroying them by contact.
It can also be used offensively on targets by causing unnatural cell activation, causing cancer. The activation of cells can cause a temporary optimization, making the affected look younger. [Cellular Activation] drains the user's stamina when activated, and continued usage can cause fatigue.
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With the effects subsiding, I explained to Nezu that the refinement worked as intended. He looked at me with a sigh escaping his mouth as he explained, "Sigh… you had me worried there, Yuki. I didn't realize that for each refinement, you would be in pain. I apologize for asking you this because I said so."
Rubbing the back of my head, seeing the familiar green light appears, I responded, being casual about the event, "It was no problem, Nezu-Sensei. While using my [Gene Refinement], my [Cellular Activation] kicked in, ensuring I wouldn't be in pain with my changes. Having a healing-based Quirk would come in handy that's for sure. And hey when I next time refine a Quirk I can at least not be in pain. But best not to modify my brain of [High Spec] just to be on the safe side."
Nezu nodded his head, agreeing to my words. But soon, he brought up something that I had in the back of my mind in a curious tone, "With that out of the way, I must ask. Are you considering using your Party System to assist your classmates in improving their stats? I know using your new Quirk we haven't tested out if you can refine your classmates' Quirks, but it would improve their abilities by increasing their stats?"
Hearing that, I responded to Nezu with a light chuckle, giving my honest response, relaxing in my seat in a calm tone, "The thought did occur to me. But with the traitor around, it would be kind of… difficult. I bet he already informed All for One about my refinement ability, possibly waiting for me to have a stockpile of improved versions of Quirks."
Understanding my concern and spreading my real abilities, Nezu nodded his head in understanding the issue. Nezu soon spoke in a relaxed tone about the issue regarding Yuga Aoyama, "Yes, that would be an issue… in the USJ, no one saw what he was doing at the time. And without a lack of evidence to properly tie him, we can't take any real action against him either, legally speaking. But this time, though, we'll prepare a trap."
Hearing what Nezu has to say gained my interest. Nezu continued explaining as he took a sip of his tea in a calm tone, "As you are aware, we just entered June. By the last week of June, there will be the Final Exams for the semester, but what most don't know, except for us, is that after the exams, we will hold a forest training camp. We'll have Yuga's items chipped, and if he informs us of any villain popping up, we'll get our man with evidence. But till then, he'll be within the class for now."
I curtly nodded my head, understanding his plan. It sounded as if anything went, but soon Nezu cheekily said with a smug grin, "But from what I hear from Midnight, you might form a following of ladies under you, young man. While it's important that having your youth is nice and all, don't let having all the fun go into your efforts into becoming a hero."
I groaned hearing that, being genuinely embarrassed. I can't believe Nezu wants me to agree with forming my harem idea, not for my well-being per see.
No. Rather, as I'm the last user of [One for All], it would be possible a future offspring of mine could be capable of inheriting it along with my abilities. In essence, to use the traditional Quirk Marriage practices to produce a strong heir.
And with my abilities, people are or have been seeking me out to produce an heir, tying me down to a hero family or rich family, becoming a guaranteed shot hero because of me copying other people's Quirks permanently. Some had the idea that since I had them, it would guarantee future generations to hit the genetic lottery number.
It was practically why I asked Momo about the subject. Despite her ditzy and airheaded behavior, she knows the political aspects of the Hero Society giving me a sort of guidance to see moving forward.
And Nezu doesn't seem to bother with my love life because when that happy accident happens, I would be a hero, adding to the cause. Or win the genetic lottery…
Or have someone who can refine and/or upgrade abilities in the future without consequence. That and he has a very drastic perspective of love or mates because he's an animal himself not knowing the difference.
Sighing out loud and rubbing my head, I soon brought up another topic to discuss with Nezu about the created materials out of my [Attract and Repel] quirk when I created them using [Create] in a curious tone, "Sigh… moving that aside of my love life. How are the materials I created using [Create] based on one of my Quirks [Attract and Repel]?"
Returning to his neutral expression, Nezu explained as he showed the file of a pair of gloves that have my ability to [Attract and Repel] in a serious tone, "Ah, right. Thanks to your [Create] quirk, it seems that these gloves do have the capabilities as your [Attract and Repel] Quirk. Anyone can simply put them on and use their abilities. This is quite an unusual byproduct of your Quirk Ren. Power Loader and a few other support course students are having a field day examining it. The possibility of adding Quirk into Support Gears…"
Yup. The possibility of adding Quirks into Support Gears seems ridiculous on paper. But not with my abilities if I use [Create], imbuing them with certain properties or effects. I proposed seeing these to Nezu, along with a few other things.
Having this and being paid Nezu was having these items sent to I-Island to further investigate their uses. Of course, I allowed Mei and Izuku to get them first before they were sent to I-Island.
Mei's drool, and like for me, increased while Izuku began to analyze their molecular structure to see how they performed. They wanted to reverse engineer to see how useful they were in the Support Gear or in their own devices that handsomely comply.
But that isn't here or there. For now, I had to see when my 8 hours for [Gene Refinement] passed to see if I could refine a person's Quirk using [Cellular Activation].
Chapter 65: In Between Tales (4)
~Ren Y. POV~
[Days Later, UA High School, Support Course Class, Japan]
*CLANG*
*CLANG*
Within the Support Course Class Workshop, I began working with Mei and Izuku using my [Create] Quirk, creating specific tools and ores with unique perks. Currently, it's after school as I began to work with them.
Mei was having fun using the ores that can produce effects of my Quirk [Attract and Repel] with an excited grin with her goggles on, "Hehehe… now this is a dream come true!! I'll make this baby useful by combining both Quirk and machine! I can feel my brain tingling using this ore as a shield or, better yet, a booster for an enhanced jump…!!"
I laughed as Mei began working with the ores I created using [Create]. Tapping over her shoulder I saw the notification confirming what I thought was possible a few days ago be a reality.
[Ding!]
[Would you like to use [Gene Refinement] on Mei Hatsume Quirk [Zoom] using the Quirk [Cellular Activation] as the medium to refine her Quirk? [Accept/Deny]?]
Yup. I confirmed to Nezu that by combining my skill [Gene Refinement] with [Cellular Activation], I could refine a person's quirk. I haven't spread this to anyone yet, but the possibility of having top heroes getting a boost to their Quirks while getting paid seems extremely high on the table.
Not only that, but the materials also I can produce with [Create] are extremely useful. They can add perks or effects into Support Gear not usually possible.
[Observe].
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Item: Attack Ore
Rarity Item: C
Type: Rare Metal
Description: This Ore can boost the user with the perk of 10% Attack Power when used as a material to create an item.
Item: Agility Ore
Rarity Item: C
Type: Rare Metal
Description: This Ore can boost the user with the perk of +10 AGI when used as a material to create an item.
Item: Quirk Ore
Rarity Item: B
Type: Rare Metal
Description: This Ore imbued with the Quirk [Attract and Repel] can be used as a material to create an item granting the wielder the abilities of [Attract and Repel] but will drain their stamina/PP in the process.
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I could only smirk as I noticed Izuku's girlfriend, Maina Furasu, both working on the ore. I soon saw Izuku coming here with an eager expression, asking me in geeky fashion, "Like seriously, Ren-kun! Whatever these ores contain, they show some actual usage-boosting a person's ability. What the heck did you make these out of?"
Rubbing the back of my head, I can still see Izuku geeking about my Quirk. I explained to him the lowdown on [Create] and the possibility as he mumbled with Mei approaching with an eager grin in an excited tone, her chest pressing close to my own, "Well, whatever your refined quirk is what these little babies can do is wonderful! Someone the Attack Ore can boost, as the name suggests, a person's attacking power. The same with the Agility Ore and Quirk Ore!"
She soon got closer to my personal space with her eyes widening, smelling her breath minted close to me, "Hey Daddy, can you make more of your Ores based on your Quirks? Mama will be happy if you do?"
Patting her head, she cooled down, feeling a bit at ease, raising my hand and opening my palm. I began to produce another Quirk Ore based on my [Negation] and [Wormhole] next in a curious tone, "Yeah, yeah. Gotta give Mommy her daily dosage of love and whatnot Mei. These should be based on my [Wormhole] and [Negation] Quirk. Better be careful handling them."
Mei nods as she holds the [Wormhole] Quirk Ore. Izuku, the [Negation] Quirk Ore, sees their uniqueness in a fascinated tone, "Still, this is amazing stuff you made, Ren. This will help people handle Villains nicely. You always seem to impress me every time we meet up, man."
Smirking and rubbing my nose, I lightly jabbed my elbow to him, with Mei talking to Maina in a curious tone, "Yeah. I amaze myself at times, but enough about me. What about you, man? When did you get yourself a girlfriend, and ya know? Not freak out?"
He looked genuinely embarrassed as he rubbed the back of his head and spoke in an embarrassed tone, "Well… ya know. I do have a life of my own, man. Maina and I kind of happened with our timid personalities, and she seemed to be a nice girl, so we went on a few mock dates before we became a thing."
Curtly nodding my head in understanding, I grinned at his embarrassment. But moving on from that, I went toward Mei and congratulated her on winning the contest, "Either way, hey, Mei! Congrats on having your Support Item won for the best design! Gotta say those High-Density Weights were handy."
She blushed lightly, placing the Quirk Ore, giving me some credit for getting second place in the competition in a humble tone, "Oh stop it, Sugar Daddy ~ Your Support Gear wasn't half bad either. Besides, keep Mama supplying me with your Ores, and you may get lucky with being friends with benefits! I do need some to supply my dreams financially, ya know?"
I couldn't help but laugh at her bold words. An inventor first, being a woman second.
Izuku just gave me a deadpan expression as he spoke in a dry tone of the lovey-dovey act I put on, "Yeah… you guys have your kinks. We get it."
Rubbing our heads we laughed out loud as we got back to work. Mei soon asked as I saw her muscles got sore again after overworking, "Whew… Hey Daddy can you give Mama a good deep tissue massage? She needs it badly to continue working big boy~"
I couldn't help but roll my eyes mentally at her words. If there was one thing that Mei didn't like it was leaving her workshop when she invents.
And fortunately for her though with my [Massage] skill, she can always jump back to work with some coffee to function. Of course, I give her the full treatment making her feel relaxed and good at the same time.
Grabbing her princess style, she blushed, but I bluntly said, causing Izuku and Maina to laugh at her stunned expression, "Sure. I'll give you the full body massage, but you need a bath. When was the last time you took a shower, Mei? You kind of reek of oil, grease, and sweat. You smell bad girl."
She looked at me aghast, scolding me for not being a gentleman, with her flailing her arms around in an embarrassed tone, "Wha – hey! I need to work on my babies with your load Daddy! How can I work – ow! Did you flick me?!"
Flicking her forehead, I gave her a deadpan expression in a dry tone as she tried to struggle away from my grasp, "Yes. Yes, I did. I know how much you want to work on my materials, Mei, but living in the workshop in your bikini is hot but not hygienic. But someone got to be the responsible one in this relationship."
She tries to flail away from my grasp as Power Loader approaches, seeing the scene. He saw me drag Mei away as he bluntly said in a knowing tone, "Mei is ignoring daily hygiene again over working in the forge?"
I curtly hum his response with a head nod, "Mhm…"
He only nodded in return, understanding the usual routine between Mei and me, in a curt tone, "Ah. Good luck then, and Mei, what have I told you about the importance of your health?"
She merely pouted as I brought out the water spray. I sprayed her much to her frustration being treated, "Hisss…!!! Did you seriously spray a genius – ah! I'm not a cat damn it, Daddy!!!"
*Splash*
I kept on spraying her as Power Loader laughed at our interaction. All in all, it's been a blast using my day to craft some items or lend a hand to the Support Course class with the materials I can produce.
Welp, other than helping Mei wash her body from her scent, it had been a productive day. I guess it's about time I start helping my sensei out with his issue. That'll take some time learning biology and some questions from Recovery Girl…
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[Days Later, UA High School, Nurse Office, Japan]
A few days have passed, and it was time I did this. I put this off long enough.
Currently, I'm inside the Nurse's Office with All Might in his Small Might form lying down on the bed he asked in a concerned tone, "Are you sure this will work…?"
I curtly nodded my head with Nezu and Recovery Girl, placing my hand over his damaged stomach and lungs in a neutral tone, "Possibly. I think with the Quirks I have and you commanding [OFA], I might have some kind of solution or at least a way of mitigating this. Just gotta trust me on this All Might-Sensei."
Yup. It was about time I came around healing All Might. Or at the very least mitigate his problems since I have my [Cellular Activation] Quirk.
All Might victory against All for One was at the cost of critical injuries dealt to him, as All Might's stomach was lost, and his respiratory system was damaged beyond repair. This created a time limit on how long All Might could use One For All, reducing his ability to be the Symbol of Peace.
But what if I can help mitigate his issues? I could've gotten [Overhaul] to instantly repair him, but it only fixes his physical condition, not his missing organs.
That's where my [Cellular Activation] comes into play. I'll simply order the cells to regenerate his lost stomach with Recovery Girl analyzing his symptoms combined with All Might ordering his embers of [OFA] to regenerate the recovery.
Theoretically, All Might could've healed himself with [OFA] all on his own that long ago. But without knowing what [OFA] could do left him in an undesirable state of his vessel to hold [OFA] anymore limiting him greatly because of his prior injuries.
All Might looked at me with little uncertainty, but decided to trust in me, again. Activating my [Cellular Activation] Recovery Girl began to analyze the situation as All Might began to order his [OFA] to give his biology commands as I provided the energy.
*Shiii*
A shining green light focused on the damaged area where his stomach and respiratory systems felt my PP Bar going down. All Might seemed to be in light pain, but the changes were noticeable seeing the serious life-threatening wound begin to fill in with him groaning as that area began to expand.
I felt the beads of sweat trickle down my face as I felt drained. But I had a large enough PP Bar to power through. Soon enough what felt like minutes All Might began to speak after the light show in a stunned tone, "Argh! What… wait. My pain… it's lowering!"
I was expecting success on my first try with All Might, but I was expecting it to reach this level thanks to Recovery Girl's knowledge of medical expertise and a bit of biology from my end.
All Might now looked much healthier to the point of gaining some of his comeliness back. Of course, he was still around his 50s, but the man was a natural charmer, at least his eyes were normal color white instead of black and blue.
All Might looked at his healthier hands and then checked his lower body only to find his chest and belly completely healed rushing to me in a hug in a thankful tone, "This… You… Youn… YOUNG YUKI! YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING! I can't even believe that you exist!"
Feeling genuinely embarrassed about this I couldn't help but tear up a bit. I mean having to save everyone's hero who was my previous person's hero touched my heart to at least help this guy out.
But I spoke while being hugged by All Might in a calm tone the possibility he could've healed from this long ago, "I'm not sure if I've solved your problem using your powers, but I'm confident that you could've healed yourself a long time ago if you studied your abilities All Might. But at least you're not in pain anymore."
He soon let go as I brought out a piece of my hair from my [Sub-Space]. This got their attention as I explained in a calm tone, "No. This isn't the original [OFA] All Might but my copied version. I figured if I was gonna get the original, I would save this just in case something was to happen or found a way to heal you. While this won't bring you to your top form, it can at least hold the embers you had within in a new core."
All Might took my piece of hair as he gazed at me with an appreciated nod in a thankful tone with a curt nod, "… Thank you, Yuki-san. While the original [OFA] is now within you, and you are handing me a copy, I trust in my judgment for you to wield [OFA] with great responsibility. Even if I'm not at my strongest, I'll continue to help whenever I can. Heh. You know, it's usually the teacher that teaches the student."
I smiled knowingly as All Might ate the hair strand, chuckling at the heroic nature of his in a knowing tone, "Usually you would be right, All Might, but ever heard the saying that you can't teach an old dog a new trick?"
All Might merely chuckled as I made sure he would still be kicking. But Nezu and I did have to argue with the stubborn man that he should stick to only 4 hours of hero work per day, having some time off.
Good god, this man is stubborn. But I guess that's what makes him damn likable, always putting others first before himself. The true Symbol of Peace. The Goat. The Legend. The legend that is All Might.
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