Chiyo Shuzenji, alias Recovery Girl, acts as U.A. High School’s resident nurse, providing critical medical support to students through her expertise in emergency care. Her Quirk, *Heal*, activates through physical contact—most often a kiss—to accelerate the body’s natural healing processes, mending injuries like fractures within seconds. However, the technique demands caution: severe trauma may require conventional surgery first, and overuse risks draining a patient’s stamina to dangerous levels.
She presents as a petite elderly woman with a gray bun secured by a syringe-shaped hairpin, practical headgear, and a lab coat layered over a red-and-yellow dress. Her signature pink boots and syringe-patterned cane underscore her medical role.
Her demeanor blends compassion with no-nonsense pragmatism. She distributes candies to replenish patients’ energy post-treatment and lectures on injury prevention, yet openly chastises recklessness, from Izuku Midoriya’s self-destructive Quirk usage to All Might’s mentoring oversights. This tough-love approach drives her to deny Izuku further healing until he demonstrates restraint, prioritizing accountability over temporary fixes.
During field exercises like the *Make It! Do-or-Die Survival Training* OVA, she partners with Eraser Head to oversee student safety, swiftly treating injuries such as Tenya Ida’s debris-related wounds while questioning overly harsh training methods. Her skills extend beyond Quirk reliance: she performs intricate surgery on Izuku’s shattered hand post-battle, proving her dual proficiency in conventional medicine and meta-abilities.
Decades of collaboration with All Might grant her unique insight into his secret identity and the legacy of One For All. She critiques his teaching methods with blunt honesty, tempering professional scrutiny with concern for both mentor and protégé.
Official evaluations rank her technical mastery and intellect at peak levels, reflecting her strategic coordination during crises. Yet her selfless dedication carries a physical toll—prolonged Quirk exertion during conflicts like the Paranormal Liberation War leaves her increasingly frail, a quiet testament to the sacrifices behind her lifesaving work.