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Chapter 48

AT THE POLICE STATION THAT VERY NIGHT

"Well, it's certainly been awhile since we've all been gathered together like this." Spoke the happy Sound King who stood next to everyone.

1: All Might

2: Silver Samurai

3: Sound King

4: Endeavor

6: Best Jeanist

7: Edge Shot

"Now, let the strategy meeting begin." Spoke the detective Naomasa to the top Hero's of the world except for a few having not shown up yet either way they weren't needed since the top Three Hero's were already together.

BACK TO NARUKO'S RESCUE TEAM, ON THE BULLET TRAIN

"So, what is our destination exactly?" Spoke Denki who was among the group of Eijirou, Tenya, Ochako, Kyouka, and Tsuyu. They all sat next to each other on the bullet train, heading for there destination.

"The coordinates on the homing device are pointing to Negishi Forest Park, more precisely Negishi Racetrack grandstand ruins, below the old building I mean." Tenya told the surprised Denki since he's never visited that area before.

"Well at least it's not that far, but what's the plan? We can't just storm what could be an underground labyrinth." Hearing that, Tenya just shakes his head and presses a button, causing a 3D image of the map to all and holographic too reveal a staircase leading down into a large room where the beacon was being released. It took them some time before they found themselves hiding behind a few trees, just staring at the large building that looked abandoned. What they did notice from looking around it was a cellar door, it took them only a few minutes to move silently towards it as well as make sure they weren't being watched from inside it, thanks too the device also gave a thermal camera on it. Once there, Eijirou was the one wick opened it to reveal it having been locked on the inside surprisingly yet shows someone is inside. With that they immediately enter with Kyouka shutting the doors behind them before they start moving quickly down the steps, using there device as a way to see what was happening until they found a small opening at the bottom which was a door. The group had stopped with Kyouka using her Quirk to check if she heard anyone down stairs, getting a confirmation that a single person was in the room. Slowly Eijirou made his way to the bottom and peaks through the opening where he was met with a large room showing with only four walls yet at the end he saw a see through window and a door.

"So, you've finally come for her!" When they heard that, the group jolted from those words being said yet Eijirou grits his teeth and barges out the room, knowing that if this enemy knew they were hiding then there was a high chance they couldn't escape. Eijirou was the first to see the enemy, it was none other then Beast King who was sitting cross legged in front of a door and from where he stood, he could clearly see through the window where a girl lay who resembled Naruto. The right half of her face was badly burned as well as she was wearing an oxygen mask while also having bandages over parts of her body which didn't include the scar over her right eye showing deep claw marks that became a scar. Seeing her, Eijirou, Tenya, Denki, Ochako, Kyouka, and Tsuyu stiffened at knowing that was Naruto's sister yet standing before them was a King who just sat there, thinking.

"So, Boros was right to tell me a group would most likely come for here." Thought the King who starts standing up until he was fully standing now, towering over them all while he stares at the group. Tenya's eyes just narrow since he could feel the killing intent it was giving off.

"She's right there but he's guarding her-" His thoughts were met with silence when he heard what the Beast King said next.

"Give me a challenge, unlike those three at the forest lodge they weren't very much trouble. Oh, it's you three." When he said that, he was staring at Denki, Eijirou, and Tsuyu who were the ones who retreated after being protected by Sonic, Jason, and Fubuki.

"This is the guy who put Jason, Fubuki, and Sonic in there current conditions..." Hearing that, Tenya's eyes merely widen in shock at knowing those three are no push overs, each one was quite skilled. Immediately, Tenya showed seriousness at seeing this.

"WE NEED TOO RETREAT!" Hearing that, Eijirou and the others just look at the serious Tenya before they heard something just and turn around to see the back door closing with iron doors.

"No running away now, children..." Hearing that, when they looked back at the King he was smiling.

"What? Ooooh, I almost forgot. You're all Hero's so your main goal is too knock a Villain out but I'm not one, I'm a monster who's killed many innocent people. Like Naruto and Genos, like Sound King and Silver Samuria...we are worse then villains. This is your next lesson Hero's in training, if an enemy appears in front of you and is something that shouldn't belong in this world then eliminate it! Otherwise, I'm gonna kill you all!" He shouted at the group who was knew he wasn't lying since this situation was very bad for them since he's clearly stronger then them and killing something for once is a huge change. Seeing this, Tenya grits his teeth in anger at what was happening but was met with surprise by Eijirou suddenly charging right for Beast King with his entire body hardening.

"WE NEED TO SAVE HIS-" In an instant he was grabbed by the unimpressed Beast King who shocked the Hero in training at the speed of his hand movement.

"Charging in by yourself was a foolish thing boy...I thought there would be coordination but this isn't even funny and the match just started." While this was happening, he didn't notice that Kyouka was plugging her earlobe plugs into her boots, immediately releasing her sound waves at Beast King who was holding Eijirou in his right, before his eyes his widen and he drops the student in order too grab his ears in utter pain from the sound waves affecting him greatly.

"MY EAAAAAAAARRRRRRRS!" Screamed the King just before he was met with an uppercut that caused him too chomp down right on his tongue, severing it and he glared down at the Hero in anger for what is happening, despite unable too hear anything but pain itself. Immediately goes too swing his arm but thanks too Tenya, he was able to get him out of he way in time. Instead of continuing too focus on them, his gaze shifts over towards Kyouka and charges at her with his hands in his ear. Seeing this, her eyes widen all the way but again the Beast King had missed by Tsuyu using her tongue to grab Kyouka and get her out of the way. With his sense of hearing returning, veins start appearing in his face.

"LION SLASH!" He shouted before his claws come out completely and swung his right arm at the ground but more precisely Kyouka who stood in front of the window with Naruko behind it. Without even thinking he got in front of the blade attack and uses his own body too block it but even with his hardening, it resulted in a deep slash mark appearing in his body with blood being drawn.

"Eijirou!" Tenya shouted at his classmate who stumbled back a little with blood dripping from his body while the Beast King stared at them all with not only eyes of a predator but also disappointment. They managed too piss him off yet they show not enough teamwork as well as they don't seem too be all that strong. What he is looking at is an insult for a team as well as a foe too fight. The amount of anger he was feeling went through the roof, causing him too unleash his full fury.

"I, THE BEAST KING HAVE HAD IT WITH THE COWARDLINESS YOU CHILDREN SHOW ME!" The Beast King roared in utter anger at this disgrace, not even caring that the fight has just begun or having the patience. He charged directly at them with his right arm being drawn back completely with the claws out.

"TRY AND SURVIVE MY LION SLASH UP CLOSE!" Roared the beast who was charging full speed at the entire fearful group yet despite his injures, Eijirou was still standing before charging directly at him. Seeing this, all of there eyes widen in shock at what he was doing all the while Eijirou was taking back.

FLASHBACK, FEW YEARS AGO

(It was that day, I met him...eheheh. That guy, was a real "man".)

Currently on his way back home by himself was a younger Eijirou who's hair was not spiky at all he time. He was walking down the street when he stopped to find two scared girls around his age and in his school standing in front of a very tall and cloaked individual.

"Where are the Hero Offices of Springer?" He questions the two who couldn't speak due too there fear. Seeing that there not speaking, he merely placed his left hand on the wall above them too cause many cracks to form. Seeing this, Eijirou was on high alert.

"Oh shit! Why is it only tines like these when there isn't a Hero on patrol?! Somebody...! No, not somebody...you do it! Go! Jump in and...!" He stopped due too this growing fear deep within him as he watched all the while a group was heading towards them all.

"Why won't you tell me...?" He questions the group before hearing something.

"Is there a problem?" When he heard that, the giant turns to see Naruto, Genos, and Jason standing there with serious expressions.

"Do you know where the Hero Offices of Springer are?" When they heard that, there eyes simply narrowed and with the five minutes that followed, Naruto had safely gotten both girls away from the battle that took place two seconds after getting the girls away from them. Leaving only Eijirou to watch the battle taking place that resulted in the entire street being trashed with that very villain being imbedded into the wall, having been knocked unconscious. Eijirou just stood there while the group passes him, talking about who that guy was with Genos calling the police too alert them what had just happened. Eijirou just turns around to stare at there back but jolts when he made eye contact with Naruto who stops before turning to the others.

"Lets meet up later, Ive got something too do." Hearing that, they were confused but complied after glancing at Eijirou. Once they started walking away, Naruto looks at Eijirou.

"If you've got something too say then say it while we eat, you're buying me ramen since you wussed out in fighting." With that said he starts walking a way in the opposite direction and slowly, Eijirou followed without an exact reason. In no time the two found themselves at a ramen stand where Naruto was digging into the food until Eijirou who was just staring at the bowl with sadness.

"Are you gonna eat or what?" He questions the depressed student.

"Sorry...for being a nuisance." Hearing that apology, Naruto just glances over at him.

"Well, you were pretty useless, so much it was a distraction." Hearing that, Eijirou could only grit his teeth while looking down in utter shame at how he truly was pathetic.

"But, I can't really blame you since you yourself have never once been in a situation like this." Hearing that, his eyes widen in surprise and just turns to face him when he placed his fifth bowl on the table.

"I'm not gonna go on some long speech or something to give you encouragement or something since I've got things too do. But what I will tell you is this... I'm not a hero, or rather I don't know what being a Hero truly means." Hearing that, Eijirou looks at him with surprise while he continues.

"So...let's make a little bet. If you become a Pro Hero before I truly understand what a Hero truly means, I'll become your sidekick...but the same goes for you. So, deal?" Hearing that, he showed great shock.

"W-What! We just met yet your making a deal like that?!" Eijirou shouted with great confusion it stopped from meeting his gaze.

"What matters is if we remember the deal, either way it would be interesting too see who would win. Well, I'm full." Once that was said he stood up, turning his back to the wide eyed Eijirou who looks down at his feet until he heard one last thing that shocked him completely.

"If you think you have no future as a hero just because you were scared which I presume it was your first time, then you're an idiot. Everyone feels fear, you just gotta push past that. But regret...is something that won't disappear so easily. Whether it being unable too save someone when you can or something much worse." Once that was said, he starts walking away in silence with Eijirou just staring at him in shock.

(It could be that Naruto forgot about me, that's why he didn't talk to me about the deal. I did change my hairstyle as well as my attitude but also I didn't have enough courage yet, I wanted to bring up the deal the moment I reached Naruto's level.)

FLASHBACK END

MY HERO ACADEMIA OST-YOU SAY RUN

Remembering those words, he felt a new sense of courage and bravery that was built upon the want to live, to protect his friends, and to save Naruko which in turn free's Naruto of his chains of the Heart. This lead him to go beyond his previous limitations, his life depending on it even furthered its evolution.

"That's right...I forgot...we made a promise and one that I can't afford too lose...to me it wasn't about who becomes the others sidekick but whoever wins must be acknowledged by the other...that's why...that's why...more...I need too become more!" While he thought that in slow motion, his body starts hardening more and more as it gets even sharper with each step.

"I NEED TOO PUSH HIGHER AND HIGHER TOO ACTUALLY BE AN EQUAL TO NARUTO! I NEED TOO BECOME SOMETHING NOT HARD BUT SOMETHING UTTERLY UNBREAKABLE!" As he thought that, his body was hardening even more too the point his spirit, his will became what he needed too transcend his limits. The moment his claws connected with Eijirou's body he could only smile before his eyes widen at hearing breaking sounds and was met with his claws breaking. Seeing this was very shocking since the claws were as strong as steel. When he looks to see why they shattered, he found something new.

"This is the result of me compressing my Quirk-strengthening it to the Maximum Hardness Level! THIS IS RED RIOT UNBREAKABLE!" Shouted Red Riot all the while Beast King couldn't help but smile once again at clearly seeing this one broke through his limits too live and protect his fiends and save Naruko. Watching this were all his comrades who couldn't look away, meeting his gaze of the definition of Bravery and Courage.

"DON'T JUST STAND THERE, WE NEED TOO STRIKE HIM NOW WITH ALL WE GOT! OTHERWISE THE LONGER IT TAKES THE MORE NARUTO WILL BE FORCED TO HURT INNOCENT PEOPLE!" Eijirou shouted before turning back to the Beast King who was smiling down at him.

"Fine, for this show of true courage in the face of evil, I'll give you two handicaps! ONE, I won't use my true power and instantly kill you all!" While he said that, he jumps back to the center of the room with a smile in order to give them space before outstretching his arms.

"TWO, I will not move from this exact spot! IF, you manage too move me then I will let you all go free with Naruko!" While he said that, he knew exactly what would happen if he did that yet he didn't care, that look in Eijirou's eyes once reminded him of a flame he once had when he actually wished too be a Hero despite being a monster.

"NOW SHOW ME, I WANT YOU ALL TOO BREAK THROUGH YOUR LIMIT AND GIVE I, A KING A TRUE CHALLENGE!" He orders them all and could clearly see that they were snapped out of there fear yet even still feeling it did not stop them. While all this was happening, unknown to them all, in the room where Naruko lay, her eyes start twitching.

xxxxxCHAPTER ENDxxxxx

NEXT TIME, THE COMBINED STRIKE; THE ARMORED BEAST KING, RED RIOT.