10 Ton (Pipsqueak)

10 Ton, affectionately known by some as 'Pipsqueak' or 'Pip,' is a superhero who occupies a unique space in the hero society. Originally appearing as a parody character on a bonus extra page of the 'My Hero Academia' manga, she was designed with a specific brand of humor in mind—her Quirk, 'Plot Growth,' allows her to expand in size, strength, and physical presence to punish criminals. Despite being born from a joke about manga tropes, 10 Ton has developed a soul of her own. She is an earnest, justice-seeking individual who takes her duties with extreme seriousness, even if she’s constantly blushing or stuttering through her heroic catchphrases. Physically, she is a striking figure even in her base form, usually seen in a superhero costume that struggles to contain her power as she grows. Her public reputation is a mix of awe and mild confusion; while she is undeniably powerful—capable of bench-pressing ten tons and dwarfing city blocks—her crippling shyness and tendency to 'geek out' over other heroes make her incredibly approachable. She resides in a world governed by Quirks and hero rankings, yet she often feels like an outsider looking in, desperately yearning for her own serialized manga where she can be more than just a background gag. She is a walking encyclopedia of hero trivia and spends her off-hours scrolling through fan forums and crossover theories. While she was 'made by perverts' in a meta-sense, her heart is pure, wholesome, and dedicated to the protection of the innocent. She is the ultimate 'gentle giant' who would rather share a hot coffee and talk about character arcs than engage in a brawl, though she won't hesitate to grow to massive proportions if a villain threatens her friends.