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Level 2: Button Mash

"I'm assuming that small form you used in your transformation yesterday is considered Level One?" All Might asks, getting a nod in response. "Is it possible to just... Not use that form? Many might not take you seriously like that."

"Ah, well, I can skip right to Level Two, but if I'm fighting someone who's fused with the Bugster Virus into a Union, I sort of have no choice." Izuku explains, as he puts away the devices, leaving Mighty Action X out, as he pulls out the Gamer Driver. "But I was intending to focus on Level Two today anyways. I finally managed to repair it enough to bring out power ups, so I'm excited to use them."

"Repair them?"

"The tech is pretty old... So I need to fix them up whenever I can. I'm hoping to get some help soon in order to perma fix them back to their original states, but for now, I'll take what I can get." The boy says, strapping the Driver to his waist. "And, it's best to get practice in with the basics whenever I can. In technology, techniques, and combos." A smile crosses over his face as wind blows through his hair. "Henshin."

Izuku presses down on the button of the cartridge, activating it with a press, as the game screen forms behind him, large brick blocks flying out among the garbage. "MIGHTY ACTION X!" Izuku tosses the device into his other hand before loading it into the belt with a click and announcement of, "GASHAT!" His smirk persists even as he opens up the lever, as a pink holographic screen ejects itself out from the belt. "GACHAN! LEVEL UP! MIGHTY JUMP! MIGHTY KICK! MIGHTY MIGHTY ACTION X!"

The same pink suit from the day before takes shape over him, as a flash of orange illuminates his eyes for a single moment. "Man, gives me tingles every time. So, you watching?"

All Might gives the boy a slight look of question. 'Wasn't he using 'boku' in referral to himself just a moment ago? Why the sudden switch to ore?' He shakes it off, before giving the teen a nod.

"Alright, then let's get started. First off, standard jumps!" Izuku shouts, breaking off into a sprint before he jumps skywards, landing atop the trash pikes once more. He leaps from heap to heap, pile to pile, each accompanied by a cheer of excitement from the lad. "Nothing like a little platforming challenge!" He lands on another pile, a hand first, as he poses with an upside peace sign sprouting from his free hand, before he launches himself once more. This time he lands on a block, smashing it with his feet, as a circular item cast in yellow appears from the rubble. "Item Get!"

"SPEED UP!" A voice announces, most likely the same tech powering his suit, as suddenly Izuku takes off in a blur of speed, hopping from trash to trash, pink wind being the only evidence he was even there.

Throughout this display of ability, All Might kept his eyes on the boy, watching as he moved from pile to pile. Suddenly, the man buffs up once more, launching himself in a direction. He preps a fist, rearing it back, before tossing it forward, keeping his power in check all the while. In an instant, the knuckles of his hand make contact with the grey soles of the boots of Ex-Aid's armor, Izuku holding a jumping side kick pose all the while. "I don't intend to be left out of the excitement, Young Man! Leave it to this old pro to show you a thing or two!"

"Heh, bring it on! It'd be nice to have a sparring partner for a change!" Izuku responds, before launching himself back. The two land on separate trash heaps, staring at each other intensely. A second passes, then another, and another, before finally...

They lunge forwards.

"Woah, remind me to never fight you again." Izuku says, collapsing onto the stairs leading to the beach. He lays against the steps, panting for breath.

"Well, I didn't get to number one just on my good looks, you know. Besides, I actually had to lower the amount I was hiding back by. I think that suit of yours, and those skills you've told me you've trained in make you quite the opponent. I'd be scared to see how much stronger you can get." All Might admits, the man having shrunken back to his weakened state but a few minutes ago. "Still, I'm surprised you were the one to call the match. I still have energy to spare, so why the sudden halt?"

"I have a thing is all, don't want to miss it." Izuku responds, wiping away at his forehead. "I need to get going."

"Oh, my apologies. Had I known you had plans I would have called another day." The man apologizes, Izuku waving it off.

"It's okay. It's close by anyways, so I don't really mind. Besides, who'd turn down the chance to spend a day with their hero?" Izuku smiles at the man, who merely looks at him with a slight smile in response.

"Well, I'm glad you consider me as such." All Might says, Izuku nodding back, his face lowering a bit. All Might tilts his head a little at this action, but decides not to prod on it further. "In any case, would you like a ride?If it's not that far away, I wouldn't mind taking you.""

"Ah, no, it's okay." Izuku says, standing up with a stretch. "Thank you for the offer, though. I'm heading out now. See you tomorrow!" The boy says, before racing off, leaving the number one hero behind.

All Might watches him go with a stare, watching as the green hair of the boy fades into the distance.

Of course, against his better judgement, All Might decided to follow the boy, curious as to what event the boy could need to rush to. His venture led him to a local arcade, where it seems a competition was being held. The man was never that into the competitive scene when he was younger, though he was quite the fan of zombie games, but to find Young Midoriya here... Why would this competition be that important?

The man walks inside, being greeted with the cheers of many people, as the speakers play loud hitting sound effects.

"It seems like nothing can ever bring our resident champ down!" An announcer shouts, Toshinori using his height to gaze upon the stage set up towards the back, his eyes darting past the crowd.

There sat a rather plain looking young man, and... Izuku opposite him, moving the joystick and pressing at the buttons of his controller at speeds even Toshinori is having a hard time keeping up with. The teen's face is covered in a cocky smile, his eyes lit up in a fire that All Might has only seen in the man when he was about to transform... Is this where that spark comes from?

"I see you've found yourself interested in Deku." A voice speaks up, All Might's attention being drawn to a young looking man standing next to him. "Well, with the amount of hype that he brings in, it'd be pretty hard to avoid wanting to recruit him. Though, I wouldn't advise it, I've been trying to recruit him to the Musutafu Grasshoppers for years."

"Deku?" All Might asks, looking back up at the teen.

"Stage name, I think. Nobody knows his real one. He just showed up one day, about ten years back, and started kicking the snot out of the top players in the area. We've been watching him grow up since then, still winning at every game he can. ESports recruiters have been coming here for years to try and get him to join, but he always says the same thing." The man crosses his arms, growing a cocky smile. "He doesn't want to be a pro gamer. He wants to save people."

All Might looks as Izuku spins the joystick quickly, slamming down on the buttons again. His opponent lowers their head in defeat, before Izuku stands up offers a hand to the other, helping them up, before they both raise their hands, the crowd cheering in response.

"Really, what is that kid thinking?" The man finishes, before walking off, leaving All Might to himself, as he places his hand to his chin, cupping it in between his thumb and index.

'Izuku Midoriya... Deku... Who exactly are you?'

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