#hspc

this is so intensely creepy when translated into English. Can't believe Mera got promoted due to his success in grooming Keigo into focused, targeted state-sponsored murder without pesky things like moral qualms and trauma ruining it like it did with Nagant. After, if Keigo saw himself as PART of the HSPC, as an active MEMBER, and necessary cog in upholding the utilitarian goals of the HSPC, he wouldn't go against them.

so in this post, I talked about the potential of Senku with the Medusa quirk as pro hero ‘Dr Stone’ in the mha world. Here I’m trying to work out some plot.

This can be a reincarnation/isekai kinda thing or a fandom fusion thing.

the most obvious issue is that Senku’s personality isn’t exactly the type to become a pro-hero, so we need to find some reason to get around that. Here are some suggestions:

Senku’s conscience (even if he’s tsundere about it) compels him to go into heroics because of his quirk (but he pretends it’s because he wants to have x advantage)

the HSPC noticed the potential of tiny orphan Senku’s quirk early and took him as a trainee

teenager Senku makes the news in some incident he publicly used his quirk to solve and was encouraged/blackmailed by the HSPC to go into heroics or face the illegal quirk use charges (this can go either he becomes an HSPC trainee OR Nezu makes him an offer to take him to UA and take care of the legal battle himself, promising him less string attached than the HSPC)

he originally joins UA’s support department for the tech stuff but one incident or another reveals the potential of his quirk and he’s made to switch to heroic

Terrifyingly, Senku and Nezu are Giant Mecha buddies like in another like Senku was rocket buddies with Xeno

Now picture Senku taking UA’s heroics Recommendation Entrance Exam, going "10 meters, 1 second" the moment they’re given the signal to start, petrifying all other contestants, and then he slowly and painfully goes through the obstacle course like the twig he is. When he revive the other, gasp Shoto doesn’t have a burn scar on his face anymore

bets are open whether he can plastic-surgery Dabi into redemption

oooh we can also play with the Medusa’s interaction with various individuals and their quirk— for example, if All Might were petrified after giving Deku the OfA, I think he would be revived without his debilitating injuries but also with the OfA remnant completely gone

Whether Hagakure is affected by Medusa is debatable, since this is a light beam

Also, are there quirks that could speedrun the natural un-petrification process? Some mental types, especially the intelligence multiplying quirks, could speed up the canon Senku self-revival method… except it took Senku 3700 years, so even if u go twice, thrice, or ten time as fast, you aren’t breaking out anytime this century — the mental output needed to break the petrification mid-fight is absolutely batshit insane, so not a concern me think.

Maybe regeneration quirks that are based on *speeding up* healing could have an effect, but again, insane output.

Star and Stripe’s New Order could probably undo the petrification, oooh and Eri’s quirk interacting with Medusa would be quite something too!

actually, Mirio’s intangibility is a toss up too

Shigaraki’s AOE Decay is probably one of the worst counter for Senku’s Medusa—all petrified civilians and/or allied heroes sitting ducks turning to dust, and u can even picture that Decay would fight against Tomura’s petrification

Anyway, me think that for all his combat power, at his core Senju is a healer and a scientist, he’s pro-hero ‘Doctor Stone’

The Hero Public Safety Commission (HSPC) in My Hero Academia has long been portrayed as a flawed, often corrupt organization tasked with overseeing heroes, managing public safety, and handling high-threat villains. Their decision to imprison All for One (AFO) in Tartarus rather than execute him after his defeat by All Might at Kamino is a prime example of their shortsightedness, overconfidence, and potential ulterior motives. This choice not only undermines All Might's sacrifice but also directly contributes to the catastrophic Tartarus breakout, the release of countless dangerous villains, and the emergence of dual AFO threats (the original body and the vestige within Tomura Shigaraki).

1. Overreliance on Tartarus as an "Inescapable" Prison

Tartarus is designed as a maximum-security facility for villains deemed too dangerous for standard incarceration, where conditions are intentionally harsher than death—solitary confinement, constant surveillance, and quirk-suppressing measures. The HSPC views it as a fate worse than execution, punishing criminals by forcing them to "reflect" on their crimes indefinitely.

However, this ignores the obvious risks: AFO is a master manipulator with centuries of experience, vast quirk knowledge, and a network of loyal followers (including the League of Villains and Nomus). Even the remotest chance of escape should have been unacceptable, especially since AFO's defeat was public and his survival could inspire villainy. Fan discussions highlight how the HSPC's faith in Tartarus blinded them to AFO's ability to plan breakouts remotely, as seen when he commands Nomus to free him shortly after the Paranormal Liberation War.

Resulting idiocy: The breakout not only frees AFO but also triggers mass escapes from six other prisons, plunging Japan into anarchy. This invalidates All Might's final use of One for All, as AFO regains power and merges his influence with Shigaraki.

2. Hypocritical Stance on Executions Despite a History of Extrajudicial Killings

The HSPC has no qualms about authorizing assassinations without due process. They groomed agents like Lady Nagant to eliminate threats—corrupt heroes, villains, and even political figures—to preserve the heroic facade. Nagant was tasked with secret killings to "maintain public trust," showing the Commission's willingness to bypass laws for "greater good." They even imprisoned Nagant in Tartarus (rather than executing her) after she rebelled, to silence potential leaks about their corruption.

Yet, with AFO—a villain responsible for generations of chaos—they opt for imprisonment. Why? One key reason is publicity: AFO's battle with All Might was broadcast nationwide, making him a high-profile case. The HSPC conducts dirty work in secret to avoid scrutiny, but executing AFO publicly (or even quietly) could spark rumors, backlash, or questions about their authority, especially if Japan’s legal system in the MHA world mirrors real-life delays in death penalty cases. Political pressure from groups (e.g., those tied to Re-Destro) advocating against prisoner executions may have also played a role.

Moronic element: This hypocrisy exposes their incompetence. They execute lesser threats covertly but spare the greatest one due to optics or bureaucracy, despite having the tools (e.g., quirk-based assassins) to end him while he's unconscious post-Kamino.

3. Underestimation of AFO's Threat Level and Potential for Immortality or Escape

AFO's quirk arsenal includes possible immortality or regeneration abilities, making conventional execution risky—he survived All Might's full-power attacks twice. Fans theorize he might have quirks that activate upon death or allow revival, rendering killing him ineffective without thorough study. The HSPC likely delayed execution to interrogate him for intel on his quirk-stealing empire, stolen powers, and the Nomu program, prioritizing information over immediate elimination.

However, this assumes they could contain him long enough, ignoring his history of ruling from shadows and deep government ties (speculated in fan circles as reasons he wasn't killed outright). The Commission's corruption—treating people as disposable tools—may have led them to view AFO as a potential asset for quirk research, similar to how they might have imprisoned Nomus for experimentation rather than destruction.

Resulting fallout: AFO's escape proves their arrogance; he not only breaks free but empowers Shigaraki, creating a "two AFOs" scenario where the vestige amplifies the physical threat. This chaos could have been averted with swift execution while he was vulnerable.

4. Broader Corruption and Ulterior Motives Fueling the Decision

The HSPC's corruption runs deep: They manipulate heroes (e.g., recruiting child agents like Hawks), abet corrupt ones (like Endeavor's abuses), and prioritize image over safety. After Kamino, they underestimated the League's growth, focusing on optics rather than decisive action.

Your speculation about using AFO for their own ends aligns with fan theories: The government/HSPC might have wanted to harness his quirk-duplication knowledge or study captured Nomus (AFO's bio-engineered soldiers, some of which were imprisoned rather than euthanized) for military advantages. Keeping him alive could enable experiments on returning stolen quirks or countering quirk singularities—self-serving goals that backfired spectacularly.

Why moronic? This reflects the HSPC's pattern of short-term thinking and moral decay. They sacrifice long-term stability for potential gains, as seen when their downfall during the war leaves Japan without coordinated hero support. Post-series, Hawks' takeover hints at reform, but the damage from AFO's survival is irreversible.

With any other hero, I would say yes but All Might is a chronic workaholic with the strength to sprint off to tackle any incident he hears even a whisper of. Even at his weakest state he resolved 3 incidents in an hour.

[drawing of Cure Sky from Hirogaru Sky Pretty Cure, a blue, pink, and white sky/wing themed magical girl. she is holding out her half cape and smiling at the camera]

aka they grew up together

bonus: passive agressive duo @ HPSC

It was no secret to the public that Phantom and Hawks were thick as thieves. It's been done before, but it's still incredibly rare for heroes to co-own an agency, but to the number 2 and 13 heroes, it just made sense.

When Hawks had been a kid, he had been saved by Endeavour and had been taken in by the HPSC. It's a lot more cut-and-dry than Danny's experience. The short version? Danny was around six when he got into his accident, and the HPSC had snatched him up so fast he's surprised the kid didn't have permanent whiplash. Was that even a thing?

Not important.

What's important is the giant fist coming straight for him.

Hawks, with no time to dodge, braces himself for a punch that never makes impact. Instead, a there's a firm grip around his ankle and a yank and suddenly the fist is going over his head.

"Maybe space out after we beat up the guy with a gigantification quirk, yeah?" Phantom asks, jerking a gloved thumb to the villain. Hawks blinks owlishly at him before giving him a trademark smirk.

"You gotta chill out, man," Hawks said as he flew higher, gaining a bit of distance between him and the villain.

"Oh, like this?"

Hawks barely has time to dodge as ice shoots out, encasing the giant villain. Phantom looks a little to smug for his liking.

"Your aim is getting worse," Hawks tells him. Phantom just throws his head back and laughs. It's cut short though when they both get the same notification on their phones.

"It's the Commission," Phantom says, his face pulling down into a frown. Hawks really couldn't blame him. Sure, the training he had gone through had been hell, and he had definitely been treated as a weapon from the start, but Danny? They had done some bad shit to him. He had no idea what it could be, his brother in everything but blood was always so closed off about that aspect of his life. But he knew it was bad.

He send a feather to Danny in hopes of a quiet reassurance.

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Danny clasps his hands behind his back as casually as he can to hide how they shake. He's not afraid of anything. He hasn't been afraid of anything since he was six and died. And not even the thought of death got in his way-he knew where he was going, after all.

But Handler had always had a way of bringing out the fear in him. He's not sure if it's because she's the one who stood over him while he was strapped to the table or because she put the fear of the gods in him during training, but the trembling in his hands refused to go away when in her presence. Even now, at twenty-three, his chest clenched with anxiety.

Her sharp eyes met his, and for a second, he thought she'd figured out his secret. It was hard to keep one when he was constantly being monitored by them, and when he shared a house and an agency with Hawks, but he made it work. He couldn't tell them he's been making secret trips to the Ghost Zone to try and figure out what the fuck he is and how he's essentially been brainwashed his whole life.

"Hawks," she starts, and the feather that's been hiding with Phantom curls itself in his palms in a comforting motion. Leave it to Hawks to make him feel better when he was the one under the microscope. "We have a special mission for you. Go up and get the details. And speak of this to nobody. Not even Phantom."

"Aye aye, Captain," Hawks gave a two-fingered salute before waltzing out of the debriefing room. She turned her gaze to him, and his shoulders involuntarily tensed.

"Have you found out anything more about this Ghost Zone we found?"

"No," he lies. His hands have always been his tell, so he's glad that they're behind his back. "Nothing but ectoplasm and endless space."

"Hmf," she says, eyeing him up and down. Danny keeps his a calm, collected mask that refuses to break under her gaze. His hands are clenching and unclenching. "Do better. That place made you. It's got to have some other stuff we can use. Dismissed."

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"Keigo," Danny says, not looking at him. It's supposed to be a lazy Thursday, away from missions and the agency and the watchful eyes of the Commission. "I have to show you something. But you have to promise not to tell anybody else."

Keigo sits up, fully alert. He's be a liar if he said his blood pressure didn't spike with worry at Danny's words, but he was a hero. He was good under pressure.

"Alright," he says. "What is it? A secret surprise birthday party?"

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It is, in fact, not a secret surprise birthday party.

It's a pocket dimension.

"Welcome to the Ghost Zone, Hawks," Danny says. He knows Danny had been taking the occasional field trip in here for the Commission, but it's nothing like the descriptions he's given the Handler.

Danny had once described it as a green abyss with no end, and no life. And while the 'no life' part had technically been true, it was still very lively.

Doors were scattered as far as the eye could see, and other multi-colored beings were flying back and forth. They all had that same unearthly glow that Danny did. And Danny must have made an impression here, because a few of them even waved at him.

"So..." Hawks said, looking from Danny to everywhere else. Something finally clicked in his brain as he shot the other hero a small smirk. "Secret field trips?"

"Secret field trips," Danny confirmed with a nod. "You can't tell them, though. They'll just want to use this place as a resource. But these ghosts-these people...They don't deserve to be run dry and used as a power source. Not like we were."

Hawks had a distinct feeling that Danny really meant I and not we but he kept his mouth shut because holy hell...This was big information.

"I've...Is this place secure?" He asked.

Danny shrugged. "For the most part. I know a more closed off space we can head to, though."

And head to they did. It was on a slab of purple rock that floated around a dark castle. Everybody seemed to be avoiding this area. It was perfect for Hawks to spill his secrets as well.

"I got a new mission," he said. "Well, two, actually. One deals with infiltrating the League of Villains," he paused for dramatic effect as Phantom raised an eyebrow, a prompt to go on. "The other is to spy on you. Handler doesn't believe you've been telling her the truth about this place."

"You won't tell them, will you?" Danny asked, genuinely worried. "This is-Kei, I'm finally getting some straight answers as to what I am. I'm a halfa. A half ghost. And I'm half dead. And it's so nice to to talk to people who understand what it's like to learn how to not breath and Kei-my powers. I've made so much progress since finding this place. And I feel so much energized! It's like-"

"-You belong here?" Hawks asked, amused. Danny predictably sputtered.

"What? Well-no-yes? I don't know," he said, defeated. "I know my place is back home where I can help people. But I know that a part of me needs to keep coming back here, too. It's like this is the last puzzle piece that I didn't even know was missing."

"Maybe it's instinctual," Hawks said with a shrug. "Maybe you're drawn to this place because you're apparently Casper."

He got a punch in the arm for his troubles.

Worth it.

"I won't say a word about this," he says after a few minutes of silence between them. He can see why Danny likes it so much. Overstimulation is often a problem he has to deal with. Here though, floating on this rock in an endless, green abyss it was quiet. Peaceful, even. Hawks was never one to stop and smell the roses like Danny was, but even he could appreciate the feeling of tranquility standing still for once gave him. "Besides...I think after the League mission I'm going defective."

Danny whirled around, eyes wide and bright, pinning him with those toxic green eyes.

"Defective? Kei, are you sure?" Hawks nods, and, to his great relief, Danny's face splits into a massive grin.

"That's great! When you do, I'm coming with you. Thick and thin, remember?" Danny held out his pinky. Hawks smiled as he linked his pinky with Danny's, giving it a tight squeeze.