Deku’s Gearshift: The Ultimate Double-Edged Sword in My Hero Academia!

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Summary

  • One For All contains numerous powerful Quirks that have grown over generations, reaching the ability to warp reality.
  • Kudo’s Quirk, Gearshift, is the second user’s ability within One For All and is a double-edged sword due to its major drawbacks.
  • Despite its incredible power, Gearshift should only be used as a last resort, as its usage can lead to severe repercussions.

The remarkable ability known as Quirk One For All encompasses multiple Quirks, which have accumulated power over time, becoming so potent that they can be employed only in extreme situations. Katsuki Bakugo is the second wielder of One For All, and although his initial Quirk was relatively weak, through the combination of Gearshift and One For All, he can now manipulate reality itself.

While it might appear that this power is the most advantageous Quirk due to its position as the last one revealed, it carries a significant drawback that could be catastrophic for the user if mismanaged. However, what makes this Deku’s most powerful and significant Quirk within “My Hero Academia” lies in… (Your sentence continuation)

Which of the Vestiges is the Strongest?

Kudo’s Quirk Has the Most Drawback and Can Warp Reality

In the anime “My Hero Academia,” Izuku Midoriya receives an exceptional power known as One For All. Initially thought to be merely a vast reservoir of strength and speed, it later transpires that this Quirk encompasses not only immense power but also the vestiges and their associated abilities from previous bearers.

It’s established that Deku is the ninth and final user of the One For All Quirk, but who among its past wielders holds the title of the strongest Vestige? The Quirk originated from Shigaraki Yoichi, All For One’s younger brother. Interestingly, this Quirk can be passed on to a new host through consumption or a drop of blood. As One For One’s Quirk was both an accumulative and transferable ability, it’s clear that its power would increase over time.

As I delved deeper into One For All, my mastery over its meta-abilities intensified. Consequently, the power that was once mine began to transform into something truly exceptional.

Let’s consider which of the six Vestiges within One For All that Dekz possesses is the most powerful, taking into account their Quirks and abilities. Firstly, Shimura Nana’s Float Quirk aids Dekz in air combat but doesn’t boost his strength significantly. Next, we have Smokescreen and Danger Sense, which are more useful for stealth and detecting nearby threats rather than enhancing his power.

Among the first abilities Deku used was Blackwhip, a crucial component in his battle strategy. It helps him keep a safe distance from Shigaraki Tomura’s Decay Quirk, and when combined with other techniques, it proves very effective. This power has been utilized with Fa Jin, a technique that accumulates kinetic energy through repeated movements. Moreover, All Might had not yet transformed into a Vestige, and even if he had, he also lacked a natural Quirk, instead relying on One For All for his strength. As such, One For All remains his most powerful ability.

Kudo’s Quirk is a Double-Edged Sword

How Was Gearshift Initially Used?

Arc Final War
Chapters 343 – 424
Season 7

Previously noted, the peculiarities of One For All, including Gearshift, the second user’s unique trait, have evolved side by side with One For All. At first, the Meta Ability Gearshift was quite feeble, as Kudo predominantly employed this power to manage the pace and direction of his bullets. Despite having substantial command over this ability, even using it while being strangled by All For One, it proved ineffective against him, barely causing a dent and therefore being labeled a “mediocre peashooter.

  • Transmission: Affecting the opponent with each punch, the attack speed increases.
  • Overdrive: With Fa Jin, power and speed will increase, resulting in 120% of One For All usage.
  • Detroit Smash Quintuple: Deku uses Gearshift on himself, landing several swift punches.

As Quirk’s power continues to expand, I find myself amazed at its versatility! It’s not just limited to certain targets anymore; instead, it can be applied across a wide spectrum. What’s more, this Quirk even impacts things at the cellular level. In Chapter 369, we learn that when combined with One For All, it has the mind-boggling ability to bend reality itself! It seems to disregard the very laws of inertia, making speed adjustments without any constraints whatsoever. Simply put, this Quirk is a game-changer!

Despite Gearshift being incredibly potent, it’s important to remember that it carries significant drawbacks and should be used sparingly. For instance, when Deku employs this ability in conjunction with Fa Jin to execute the Overdrive Ultimate Move against Tomura, he significantly increases his speed and power. However, as previously noted, while Gearshift is exceptionally powerful, the downsides of employing it are equally significant. After using Gearshift, Deku must defeat Tomura within five minutes; this is due to the fact that if the Quirk is utilized for an extended period without rest, the body will struggle to receive oxygen. Therefore, overusing this Quirk could lead to more severe consequences.

…Did you try utilizing my special ability? I believe I mentioned it earlier, but that was supposed to be your final option.

In a critical situation where All Might needed assistance, Deku, aware of the potential pitfalls of his Quirk, still opted to employ it one more time to accelerate Bakugo Katsuki towards All For One, disregarding Kudo’s cautions about the Quirk. This power has the ability to alter reality significantly, but when overused, it can render the user motionless. Despite the dire circumstances, Deku persisted, pressing forward as the battle reached its decisive stage.

In other words, Gearshift, one of Deku’s abilities, is incredibly powerful, but it has significant drawbacks. If Deku doesn’t let his cells rest, his body won’t be able to take in oxygen and will stop functioning. Yet, during the fight against Tomura, Kurodake advises Deku to keep fighting and find the strength to persevere, sensing the internal conflicts of All For One and Shigaraki. However, it is Gearshift that ends up being the first of Deku’s powers that All For One acquires.

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2025-04-12 02:36