Mezo Shoji possesses a mutant-type Quirk called Dupli-Arms, manifesting as six malleable appendages that replicate sensory organs—eyes, ears, mouths—with amplified capabilities for enhanced detection and communication. Growing up in a rural village, he endured violent prejudice for his heteromorphic traits, surviving assaults that scarred his face. A defining moment came when he rescued a drowning girl, only to face villagers’ hostility instead of gratitude, cementing his resolve to prove his heroism. To mitigate others’ fear of his appearance, he adopted a mask following an incident where his unmasked visage frightened a child. At U.A. High, Shoji dominated physical challenges and sensory trials. During the U.S.J. invasion, he intercepted Kurogiri’s warp attacks to shield classmates and secured Tenya Ida’s escape for reinforcements. In the Sports Festival, his strategic cavalry team with Tsuyu Asui and Minoru Mineta fell to Shoto Todoroki’s ice, yet his composure under pressure solidified his reputation. Adopting the hero name Tentacole, he embraced his Quirk’s identity while embodying quiet resolve. Shoji’s tactical brilliance emerged during the Forest Training Camp attack. He intercepted Moonfish’s blades to protect Fumikage Tokoyami, sacrificing a tentacle, then diverted Dark Shadow’s rampage by deploying replicated voices to aid Izuku Midoriya. His sharp analytical skills unraveled Dark Shadow’s light-induced instability, enabling precise countermeasures. Against Pony Tsunotori in the Joint Training Battle, he exploited his tentacles’ reflexes and strength to neutralize her speed-based assaults. In *Heroes Rising*, Shoji prioritized civilian protection over self-preservation, enduring critical injuries while barricading others from Nine’s onslaught. His Quirk’s adaptability proved vital in reconnaissance—scouting via multiplied eyes—and defense, weaving tentacles into shields. Post-graduation, he ranked ninth among pro heroes and earned the Imamura Peace Prize, symbolizing his triumph over anti-heteromorph stigma. Confronting Spinner in the Paranormal Liberation War, he advocated dialogue over combat, directly challenging the systemic bigotry that once targeted him. Shoji’s stoic, self-sacrificing nature stemmed from childhood ostracization, shaping a heroism rooted in empathy and patient societal evolution over retribution. Though reserved, he forged deep bonds with peers like Tokoyami and Koji Koda, valuing solidarity above personal acclaim. His ascent from outcast to revered hero mirrors his unwavering belief in perseverance and incremental change, leaving a legacy that redefines acceptance in a divided world.