All For Some

Chapter 17: A New Problem Child

Shota Aizawa, also known as the pro hero Eraser Head, arrived at the principal's office of UA High School. He was a teacher, so it was not anything unusual, but what awaited him inside was. Principal Nezu was there of course, but so was their newest teacher All Might, in his small form, and the school nurse Recovery Girl. Most concerning was the individual present who was not part of the school staff, though still a familiar face, police detective Tsukauchi. Aizawa made sure he closed the door properly.

"Thank you for coming Aizawa. There is a matter we need to discuss before the start of the new term."

"Is it about one of my new students?" Aizawa asked and glanced at Detective Tsukauchi. "Or is one of my current ones suspected of a crime? Considering the admission papers on the table I am guessing you are investigating a new student and plan to have him or her in my class since Vlad isn't here."

"You are correct," principal Nezu said. "There are some special concerns considering one of our new students that we want to approach carefully, for his benefit as well as investigatory concerns. As far as school staff is concerned, only those present and Hound Dog as the counsellor are involved in discussing the topic."

Nezu paused, a serious expression crossing his face before continuing.

"Tell me, how much do you know about All For One?"

Aizawa tensed. His former tired and slightly annoyed demeanour disappeared, replaced by a focused stare and a frown.

"Probably more than most heroes in my age group, especially public heroes, let alone civilians. Back when I graduated, he was said to still control most organized crime in the country, but there were no real sightings for several years even before I became a hero. I don't think I have heard anything but old legends about him for years."

"That is because I defeated and killed him six years ago," All Might said. "That is where I got my injuries."

"Heroes aren't supposed to kill people you know," Aizawa commented.

"Maybe so," All Might said, "but he is different. As an underground hero you of all people should know that we can't always be the way people expect heroes to act."

"True. Now, how does this relate to my students?"

"A major reason All For One could gain such power was his quirk, an unique ability to take and give others quirks, essentially the ability to horde or redistribute power in the society as he saw fit," Nezu stated. He handed Aizawa one of the admission papers with student information and put footage of the practical exam on a large screen hanging on the wall of his office. It was showing a teen with thick white hair, impressive physical ability, and a fire-based quirk.

"That quirk is no longer unique. Another person has emerged with seemingly the same abilities. Izuku Midoriya scored the highest score in the hero course practical exam and will be attending your class."

"Are you sure he has the same quirk?" Aizawa asked.

"Yes, I was lucky to meet him at an educational fair a few months back. He stood up for another student he didn't even know being bullied for his quirk and later admitted to me what his real quirk could do, though he was hesitant to do so. The official quirk registries support this also, though they refer to it as Quirk Transfer and only registered his quirk when he was thirteen."

"So," Aizawa started, "if that is the case, where did the fire quirk come from? Seems like something we should at least question before admitting him."

"Do you think I haven't already done that?" Nezu responded. "According to Midoriya, someone with that quirk attempted to kidnap him so he took the quirk in self-defence. This let him get away, but he didn't tell people at the time due to prejudice he has experienced because of his quirk. That is what he said anyway. Detective Tsukauchi has been investigating the matter while checking on the boy's background. Detective?"