"Hey Asami? What does the scouter say about her power level?"

"ITS OVER NINE THOUSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND!!!!"

Powering up has been an element for decades now, whether it involves actually taking something seriously, giving it your all, or going even further beyond, almost nothing heightens tension more than the protagonist screaming at the top of their lungs.

Anime checkpoints are preferred with this lora of course, but your mileage will vary.