Picnokinesis

**Picnokinesis** is an Emitter-based quirk that was first used by Luis Montanari of the Montanari Family. This quirk will later manifest in his descendant, Vito Montanari.

## Description

This quirk allows the user to control their own density/weight. They can either make themselves lighter or heavier by mentally controlling the functions of their bodies. This quirk can be extremely useful as shown with Vito and Luis, they are able to make themselves light enough to imitate a form of flight and make themselves heavier in order to increase their damage output. Vito has even shown more control over this quirk as he was able to add weight to his muscles to give himself a form of super strength, something that not even Luis back in his era couldn't achieve. Vito can also quickly shift from being heavy and light in order to use the momentum to make himself fly extremely fast through the air. He can even make himself heavy enough to break through buildings and other structures. Naturally, this quirk is extremely useful for offensive purposes, with Vito mainly using it to make his punches heavier and making himself light for quick attacks.

Vito has also shown other practical uses of using Picnokinesis. For example, he can make himself light in order to walk on top of water, or dense enough to make himself sink should he need to go into the water for some reason.

When Picnokinesis experiences awakening, something only achieved by Vito, he is able to apply his powers onto anything he touches or comes into contact with his body. The size of the object doesn't appear to matter as he can make something as small as a coin heavy enough to be tossed like a cannon ball or make a bus light in order to lift it easily. Vito has also displayed exceptional uses of this quirk as he was seen to lift a small house by making it light, then quickly making it heavy to slam down on his opponents. However, his quirk doesn't appear to affect other organic beings, but he has found ways around it by manipulating the weight of their outfits or any other objects in order to weigh them down or float them up should they not take it off in time.

### Weaknesses

   As stated by Vito, using his Picnokinesis' powers requires a lot of concentration and understanding of his body. This is because of him actively needing to work his muscles in order to make himself lighter or heavier. If his muscles become contracted in any way, he cannot properly use his quirk. Vito mentions this is one of the reasons why he steeled his revolve to accomplish any mission and task he is doing as he must remain in concentration the entire time. Vito also says that him using his quirk many times in one day also causes his muscles to ache in the morning requiring him to take a break before they could heal up.

This weakness is also shown during moments where Vito has to quickly change from the two different weight classes. Knowing that Luis never used this quirk in this matter, Vito mentions he probably hasn't had to deal with the other weaknesses such as properly making sure he doesn't overdue it with his powers or risk shredding his muscles apart. When this happens, Vito experiences intense pain and even his eyes turn bloodshot should he continue to overuse the limits of his quirk. Vito himself says that, though this rarely happens, this condition actually requires a trip to the doctor or hospital to get treated. Picnokinesis is a quirk that requires Vito to maintain his body daily and always be training his body enough in order to toughen it up for the effects. This is also the primary reason he wears weighted clothing on a daily basis.

## Usage

Both Vito and Luis mainly use Picnokinesis in combat, though Vito himself has displayed more practical use compared to Luis as stated by the elders. Vito commonly flies whenever he wants to go somewhere and uses the burst of speed as a convenient means of transportation.

## Trivia

* This quirk is a reference to the Kilo Kilo no Mi or the Ton Ton no Mi from the *One Piece* series.
* This quirk also explains how to get by the usual superhero powers of flight and super strength.