Chapter 43 – My Island, My Vacation
A good while after all the events—now 11 years old—Aoi decided to take a day off to relax at the beach with his family. On the company bus, Aoi was seated in his chair with Mirko on his right and Midnight on his left. Ryuko was sitting next to Aoi's mother, while Shoto, Natsuo, and Fuyumi were in front, chatting excitedly about what they would do once they arrived at the beach.
Aoi looked at them and sighed, reflecting on his training progress over the past few months. His physical strength had already reached 10000 tons of lifting capacity. However, he knew all too well: the stronger he got, the harder it was to keep evolving—the "Plateau Effect" was real.
The only clear advantage was the improvement in training his internal organs—they were becoming increasingly resistant, almost reaching the durability level of solid rock to withstand the massive G-force of his own acceleration. In addition, his research on the regeneration serum was progressing well. At this pace, he estimated that he already possessed a significant fraction of power, but it raised a question in his mind...
— But... — he thought, furrowing his brow — what exactly was the Almighty's power level at his peak?
Aoi closed his eyes for a moment and began calculating mentally, using historical records, hero archives, and his own memories of the "original story":
Power Estimate – All Might at His Peak (100%)
Physical Strength: Capable of lifting over 500,000 tons (The Sky Egg benchmark) and striking with the force of multiple tactical bombs.
Speed: Estimated between Mach 10 and Mach 30 (12,000 to 36,000 km/h), fast enough to cross cities in seconds and change the weather with a single punch.
Endurance: Could withstand impacts exceeding 1,000 tons of direct pressure, staying on his feet even after his organs were crushed.
Power Estimate – Izuku Midoriya at His Peak (Future Projection)
Physical Strength: Reaching 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 tons of pressure by combining Fa Jin, Gearshift, and 100% of One For All.
Speed: Could reach up to Mach 100 (120,000 km/h), with movements so fast they seemed to bend the laws of physics.
Endurance: His body could endure prolonged combat and high-impact attacks, aided by support quirks like Danger Sense and Blackwhip.
Aoi opened his eyes with a slight smile.
— So I still have a long way to go... — he mused. — If All Might Prime could lift half a million tons, my 140 tons is just the tip of the iceberg. To reach 50% of his peak, I need to hit the 250,000-ton mark. But compared to the current, weakened All Might, I'm closer than I thought. Well, these are all just calculations based on my memory. The real world might have some differences in those numbers...
He looked out the window as the scenery passed by, thinking to himself: "If the goal is to surpass the 'Symbol of Peace', I need to stop thinking in tons and start thinking in continents."
Aoi was pulled from his thoughts by Midnight:
— What's up, Aoi? You've been quiet the whole ride. Weren't you the one who wanted to relax at the beach?
— I'm fine. Just thinking about a few things... — He smiled. — But you're right. It's time to relax.
Just then, the bus came to a stop. Mirko, already vibrating with excitement, grabbed Aoi's hand and pulled him out of the bus, shouting:
— Let's go already! Stop chatting!
They stepped off near a dock. Mirko looked around, confused, and asked:
— Where's the hotel?
The others got off the bus looking equally puzzled. Aoi looked at his mother and asked:
— Mom, is everything ready?
Rei replied with a gentle smile:
— Yes, son, everything is set.
Mirko turned to Aoi:
— What's ready?
Aoi looked at her, playing it cool, and answered:
— It's a surprise.
He started carrying his bags toward a luxury boat. Mirko and the others followed with their luggage. None of them noticed a suspicious person watching from a distance, speaking quietly into a phone:
— Yes, yes, they've arrived. They're heading out to sea now.
On the other end of the call was All For One, his voice cold and calculated:
— Very well. Proceed with the operation to test the specimen.
He hung up, leaned back in his high-tech chair, and whispered to the empty room:
— I hope you don't die before the real fun begins, little genius... After all, you need to be alive to witness the chaos this world is about to become.
Back on the water, Aoi's boat stopped at a private island with a giant mansion and a beautiful tropical garden surrounding it. Aoi turned to the group and opened his arms:
— Welcome to my humble island.
Midnight stared at him in pure shock:
— When you said we were going to the beach, I didn't think you meant a private island!
Ryuko added, impressed:
— Well… it's a bit much, even for a genius.
Natsuo looked at Shoto and challenged him:
— How about a race to the house? First one there picks their room!
Shoto didn't even wait for the "go":
— You're on!
As they ran toward the mansion, Fuyumi shouted behind them:
— Wait for me! You're going to wreck the place before we even unpack!
Rei smiled as she watched her children playing and followed after them. The rest of the group began walking toward the house. Mirko nudged Aoi:
— So, why did you buy an entire island?
Aoi answered honestly:
— Well, one reason is I hate loud, crowded places. But the main reason... is that I didn't want any other men seeing you girls in bikinis.
Mirko, Midnight, and Ryuko burst out laughing. Midnight teased:
— Our little Aoi is really possessive, isn't he?
Mirko gave her signature predator smirk, pulled Aoi into a sudden, tight hug, and said:
— Don't worry, kid. I'll show my bikini only to you, okay? Satisfied?
Before he could answer, Aoi was dragged by her toward the house at high speed. Midnight commented to Ryuko:
— They have so much energy, don't they?
Ryuko replied, looking at the horizon:
— Well… that's undeniable. He's growing up fast.
Midnight finished:
— Let's go too. I need a drink and a sunbed.
Ryuko nodded:
— Yes, let's