Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!
StrikerTj; Thanks!
ShadowUzumaki55; Thanks very much! They managed to trick Yami by planning ahead huh. She did yeah, Sakura's gaining popularity as she goes forward. Irina's been showing her growth, and will show more in the future. They have yeah, Yasuo and Hana will be having a few more meetings with Hajime, and even Miki will with Aki. Lets hope they do yeah~
Silver crow; He doesn't care, but he knows when and when not to speak up, he wanted the meeting to go smoothly. Yup, Hajime did. Camie is great~ He probably could convince Katsuki to do it easier than it happened in canon. He could bring something like that up. Since he's Class President, he'll be helping organizing it. That would be quite funny to see. We'll have to wait and see who wins. Gentle, we'll have to wait and see what happens with him. No, Reaper wouldn't care about Gentle or La Brava, he might be aware of them but they'd be nothing he'd be concerned about. I think by that time Kenji could do that with Gentle. Well, there's an answer to what Momo did this chapter to make them death resistant. Mirko is pretty awesome, especially from this current arc happening. Maybe they would do yeah. I could imagine her doing that actually yeah. His singing talents sure, his dancing talents...they're something else haha. We'll be seeing a cool fight between them, can't reveal much about that. I don't know about this arc, but eventually it could be something that happens. It did look good huh. Yeah, he could, I hope they come back in the story as either reformed Villains or help out somehow. Maybe he could, I don't know about them yet, not watched the movie.
KarmaChaos5; She did quite well, huh~? Sakura showing her stuff. It seems that they do yeah, Gentle is quite a mystery to the kids. Yup, Reaper and Camie managed to counteract Yami's plans who thinks something else to what actually is happening, is gonna happen. It seems that she, and the others do yeah, which will be shown a bit more with Misaki this chapter. He is yeah, he believes Hajime could do it quite well.
Chiaki Forever; Yeah, Sakura did quite well! Hehe, they do find him quite weird, but funny as well. She did yeah, but Kenji, Reaper and Camie managed to turn it around on her. Irina's gonna be doing her best~ Sakura's definitely determined alright~ Yeah, it seems that he is alright with some, but others not so much. He is yeah, we'll be seeing more of that in these coming chapters.
Infinite Love 14; Thanks for the suggestions! Hmm, we'll soon find out haha~
Iceman; Thanks! I'm glad that you're enjoying my stories. It would be Season 2 for The Psychic, and I'm not sure when I'm gonna be able to get it out.
D N Works; It surely did yeah~ It surely wont be easy. Yeah, it's gonna be quite suspenseful huh? Yeah, the adults know more of what he's capable of, while Reaper tends to be quite, more relaxed and less scary around teenagers and kids.
Guest 1; Sona's peerage member won. The ones that came second and third were Serafall's peerage member, and Unusual Uchiha. I'll probably eventually rewrite them, I don't know when, and yeah, I will be.
Guest 2; I'll be watching the movie eventually, I'll just have to find sometime haha. Yeah, once watching the movie, I'll begin thinking about how to incorporate it into the story. It seems to be around there yeah.
PaperTucan; That's Toru for you~
Guest 3; Hmm, it could happen, I couldn't reveal about what's gonna happen with Chisaki, a number of things might change.
Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it's time to start the chapter!
Connections
The night after the meeting, Kenji was training outside of the dorms, getting himself prepared for what was going to happen with Chisaki. He was accessing more of his power, unleashing several blasts of Death and Life at the same time.
Thoughts about many different things ran through his mind. Irina, Hana and her kids, Chisaki, Tomura, Yami, Hajime and Aki as well, among other things. He didn't even know what to think about it, he knew that he'd have to deal with every one of them.
But he kept thinking that if Hana or the others died as a result…
Shaking those thoughts away, he continued practising with his Quirk.
But then he felt that he was being watched, so he turned to see Misaki stood there, watching him.
"Misaki, you should be in bed."
Misaki placed her hands behind her back, showcasing a shy disposition.
"I saw your face before Dad. What's going on? Has something happened?"
"You don't have to worry about that."
Kenji expressed kindly, he didn't want them to be dragged into a life of fighting ever again. He knew Misaki, and Naoto were strong, stronger than a number of Pro Hero's, but they still were children, and he couldn't involve them. He wasn't thrilled that Sakura was doing it, but she was old enough to make her own decision about being a Hero.
"Even then...I could help you out Dad. I was programmed with the knowledge of medical practices among other things that could help out. I could fight any enemy and help defeat them, like big sister Sakura."
The way that she spoke, it did make him feel sad.
How she was 'programmed', it made her sound like more of a machine, but she wasn't, and neither were the others. He hoped that he could covey that through his words, and so far, it did seem like they were growing their own kind of way.
"...Even then, it's too dangerous. Don't worry, you don't have to do anything Misaki. Just have fun. If you do that, then that makes me happy."
Misaki looked on towards Kenji, and wondered if that was enough for her.
Seeing his worry, she definitely felt as if something was happening.
"...Dad, is it hard, being who you are?"
"What do you mean?"
Misaki put her hands behind her back, and looked on shyly.
"I mean...no, it doesn't matter." Kenji gave her a curious look as she smiled softly. "Don't worry about Eri-chan and Naoto Dad. While you're busy protecting others, I'll make sure that they're safe and sound. It's the least I can do with this Quirk given to me."
Kenji gave a light smile.
"I'm sure you could do that, but you're perfectly safe within U.A, and even if you weren't, I'd always come and protect you."
"Yes...that would be good. But you know Dad, it was difficult, seeing the trial and errors before."
"Trial, and errors?"
Misaki gave a sad nod.
"It wasn't just us that were made after all. A number of trial and errors happened, and I saw a number of...siblings also die as a result. Experiments have them, don't they Dad? Trial and errors?"
Kenji understood what she meant, the thought had crossed his mind a number of times. They didn't perfect it with Hajime, who he knew to be the oldest, he guessed that other kids had been made before them and had died as a result, he wasn't even sure of the number, and if he knew it...he wasn't sure what that would do to him mentally.
"Yes, that's right. But you and your siblings are all good and healthy people. You don't have to think about...the trial and errors."
"Even then Dad...you know, originally, we were created to bring down Hero's Society. They tried doing us like Nomu's...but, they found out that having personalities is more dangerous due to our ages...we could be afraid more easily than Nomu's can, because it is a natural reaction for a child to be frightened when about to be attacked. And that...could lead Pro Hero's to be put off their battle plans if they see a frightened child. At least, that's what the doctor had said to us before."
Kenji gave her a sad smile, moving closer to the young girl, and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"...I know Misaki, but you don't have to do anything dangerous again. You don't have to be frightened again. No one is going to ask you to go up against anyone again. I know it might be difficult, adjusting to this world, but you're doing great, you know? From the way you're speaking...are you worried about how others see you? If they found out about you?"
"...Would they just see us as monsters? Because...we were made to be monsters Dad..."
Seeing her becoming sad, Kenji gently embraced her kindly, allowing her to hug him also.
"You're not a monster, and no one would ever say that. If they did, I'd hit them~" Misaki let out a small laugh. "If you're born, or created like you, it doesn't matter. You have free will to be whoever you want to be. You're not a monster, and neither are your siblings."
"Hehe...thank you Dad. Yes, I think I needed that...I was worried, people might think of us as monsters...but maybe they wouldn't...and even if they did, we still have you Dad, and I'm sorry that we...came into your life like this. Since you're also young...but even then, I'm glad you're my Dad, you're the best ever~"
Kenji gave a simple yet kind smile as he petted the back of her head.
"It doesn't matter about things like that. You're in my life now, that's not gonna change. Now, come on, it's time to get to bed."
"Perhaps you're right...only if you're going to bed too Dad."
"Hey, I'm your Dad, I'm taking care of you, not the other way around."
Misaki gave a cheerful wink, and twirled around.
"But, I also like making sure Dad is okay~"
"Haha, thanks Misaki. Come on, lets get to bed."
"Yes!"
With that, Kenji took Misaki to her bed, while thinking about the others, and hoping that they were okay.
With Miki unable to really move that well right now, she looked down at the restraints binding her arms. The lab she was in was empty. She heard the buzzing of machines surrounding her, she heard the murmurings of people that were far away, yet she couldn't make out what they were saying at all.
"Damn...Mom...Yasuo..."
She couldn't hide the sadness that she felt.
She wasn't sure on how she could handle this situation. How she'd be able to escape, how her family was doing right now, and how she was feeling as a whole.
But then she heard a small noise coming from the right hand side of her, and saw that Aki was sat looking at her questioningly. He was also sat in a cage. She was bewildered that she hadn't heard him until now.
Either he wasn't there until that moment, or he had a very good skill at being quiet.
"A child..."
Miki murmured, wondering what was going on.
Seeing the scar on his face, she felt sorry for the young boy, and also worried about him.
"Excuse me...little boy, are you...are you also a prisoner here...did that meanie Yami take you…?"
He looked young, so she tried to stay away from words he might not understand, and also tried to appear as kind as she could, so she didn't frighten him.
Aki just stared at her for a few moments, before shifting his eyes away from her, confusing the young woman.
"E-Eh...is something wrong? It's alright, you can speak to me...I don't mind at all..."
"...I'm not allowed."
Hearing his voice, Miki furrowed her eyebrows.
"It's...You're not allowed? But why…?"
"Because...you are a bad girl...Great Grandma told me."
"Great Grandma...but, I'm not a bad girl, I promise that I wouldn't harm you or anything..."
Miki tried to connect with Aki, but he simply kept his head down, unable to do anything other than look on with a curious expression on his face.
"..."
Seeing that he wasn't going to speak to her, she slowly exhaled.
"Are you scared, little boy? Because...I am scared." She thought that she'd try and connect with him on an emotional level. Aki's eyes hazily went towards her. "I'm not bad though. I don't want to hurt anyone, I just want to go and see my parents...and my brother as well."
"Parents...brother..."
Miki slowly inclines her neck.
"Yes, that's right, if I could go and find my parents and my brother...to make sure that they're alright...but right now, all I can do is...nothing. I can't do anything...but you have parents too, right? Or any siblings?"
"...Daddy isn't here...and big brother is busy right now."
Aki confessed, trying to look away, but a child's curiosity was bringing him back all the more.
"I see...little boy, who is your Daddy…? Your face looks so familiar to me...but, does that mean..."
Suddenly, a weird wave like energy came from Aki, and he vanished.
Miki's eyes widened when he suddenly disappeared.
Did he teleport?
Or was it super speed?
Or something else?
She wasn't sure.
"What, where has he gone…?"
She looked around, but she couldn't see anything, until a flash of colours came from the right hand side of her.
She gasped, when seeing that he was stood there.
"H-How did you..."
Before she could ask, he held up a picture for the young girl.
"This is my Daddy. Look, he's playing with us all."
Miki looked down at the picture, and saw that it was Kenji, playing with all of them.
Miki had to register that was happening, before seeing that he vanished once more.
"W-What..."
No sooner had she said that, he appeared back where he was beforehand.
"Do you know Daddy?"
Miki paused, attempting to understand what had just happened, when she saw Aki's wondering face.
"...Yes, I know him quite well. He's my cousin you see."
Aki seemed perplexed on that word, since he hadn't heard it before. He didn't have any cousins after all, so there was no point telling him what that was, at least that's what Yami probably thought, based on what Miki had seen anyway.
"Cousin…? I don't..."
"Our Mom's, are sisters, so Kenji-kun is my cousin. See?"
"Your Mommy's are sisters? But, Grandma's sister is a bad girl. That's what Great Grandma said."
Miki had to wonder what Yami had been saying now, having worked out pretty much what was going on, save for how he seemingly teleported, or moved fast, or whatever he had done, it seemed crazy to her.
"Eeh...Mom is a complicated person...but, she doesn't mean to be bad...say, my name is Miki, what's your name?"
"Aki is my name~"
Miki smiled softly, glad that she could connect to the young boy.
"Is that so? Aki-kun is a cute name. Say Aki-kun, do you know where my Mom and brother are? I'm worried about them...and if they're hurt or...please tell me you know where they are...because I don't know if I can..."
Aki tilted his head, before turning to the right hand side, pointing towards a door.
"Over there."
Miki felt relief knowing that they still where she thought they were. Though with her situation still like this, she wasn't sure if she would be able to hang on forever.
"Okay...that's good. Aki-kun...your Daddy, he wouldn't want you to stay here, right?" Her eyes went towards the scar running across his face. "Your face...did they hurt you here Aki-kun? Did someone..." Aki turned his head away from her, Miki breathed out slowly. "...okay, you don't have to tell me. But if someone did...you don't have to stay here, if you help me, I can make sure you meet up with your Daddy, okay? I'm sure that he is worried about you..."
"Daddy...Daddy is...he'll come back for us...Daddy's gonna come back...Great Grandma said so..."
Miki had to wonder just what kind of lies Yami had put into this boys head.
Clearly, Kenji would come, but he wouldn't leave them there either. She knew that Yami had to be manipulating this poor child, and she couldn't stand for it either.
"If he's coming back...when is he coming Aki-kun? Did Great Grandma say when?"
"...No, but we're going to make a better world...we're going to make this place better, and better. There's...so many bad people in this world...we're going to make it better..."
Miki gained an understanding face.
"Yes...you're right, there's many bad people in this world. That's why, we have to do what we can to make a difference. Hero's are there to make people see the differences."
"...But, Hero's can be bad too."
Miki was surprised that someone that looked to be about 5-7 years old was able to speak with such intelligence. Of course he was still young, but from the way he spoke, it almost felt like she was speaking to someone a good deal older.
"I wont deny that either. But there are good Hero's as well."
"No they're aren't." Yami said as she stepped in through the door, instilling fear into Miki. "Are you filling that child's head with meaningless fantasies?"
Miki's eyes worryingly turned to Yami.
"...It's you again, what have you done to that child?"
Yami waved her finger at Miki.
"That's not your concern, dear."
"He's a child!"
"He's a child that has great power."
"But...he's still a kid, you can't use a child, can you?"
Miki believed that Yami would, but she still couldn't believe it.
Yami moved forward, bending down to Miki's ear, and whispered slowly.
"Do not interfere in things that don't concern you. These children are necessary for the future. Stronger than any Nomu could be together. Once they come back, Hero's Society is going to crumble down underneath their great power, and they all have affection for their Dad, don't you understand? As long as they have that, they'll do anything. Love, can be a very powerful thing."
Miki felt bile in her throat that threatened to escape.
It was clear that Yami didn't care at all.
"...But, they're kids, you're going to send them out to fight and bring down society?"
Miki gave a dark glare towards Yami, but she didn't even seem to care about that.
"Don't look at me as if I've done something wrong. Don't Hero's do something similar? They train children to become warriors. That's what you Hero's are. Hero schools, they make children learn how to use their incredible powers to bring down Villains, right? Yet, what if you children died, do you think the Hero's would care? I can tell you of a few instances where children your age have died when being on the line of duty, and...nothing seems to change, does it? Children are still thrust into life and death situations, they're used because the generations are growing stronger. You children have Quirks stronger than the previous generation of users. And the generation after you will also be stronger than you currently are. And the Hero's cash in on this, because they know your powers will be stronger than theirs. They'll use you."
Miki was taken aback by what she was saying, it was rather crazy to hear these kind of things coming from Yami. It was as if she was manipulating the truth just about right to put on a different spin to the things she thought she knew.
"E-Even if you say that, we decide our future! They don't force us to fight, we choose to make differences! It's not even the same thing at all! You're forcing these kids to be soldiers, and you're making those creatures, what are they called...Nomu's, right? You have those beings, yet you're making kids be your weapons?"
Miki argued with Yami giving a passionate cry.
Aki looked back towards Miki, seeing that she was shedding a few tears.
He wondered, why she was doing that.
What possessed her to do something like that?
Yami was taken slightly back by her words, but then she merely shrugged her shoulders.
"These kids, are stronger than any Nomu, and you'll soon see that yourself. Anyway Miki, be a good girl. Because if not..." Yami pushed against Miki's arms so hard that the wood splintered from her strength. "...I'll make sure dear brother and Mommy dearest will become Nomu's, understood?"
Miki accepted it with a nod of her head.
Yami smirked as she left the room.
Once she was gone, Aki gave Miki a questioning look.
He saw tears coming down her face.
"Why are you crying?"
"For you...Aki-kun. That woman...she doesn't...she doesn't want to help you, all she cares about is herself...and her damn husband...she's a hypocrite..." Aki looked perplexed, so Miki lowered her head. "Aki-kun...you deserve more than this. You deserve to be with your Daddy, and everyone else...you don't have to fight Aki-kun."
"I, don't?"
Miki thought it was horrible that he felt like this was his only choice.
That he had to be subjected to this life.
"No...you can do anything you want Aki-kun, you can be with your Daddy...as I said, Hero's choose to fight, you're just a child, you can choose to play, you can choose to draw and sing, and dance, and have lots and lots of friends. But fighting...you're still so young, you can be anything you want to be. You don't have to be a fighter. I know what Yami wishes for you...and she might hurt me, but I don't care. I can't...I can't see a kid being forced to go to war...Aki-kun, you have the choice, you can be whoever you want, and whatever you want to be."
Aki listened to what Miki had said, and began thinking about what Kenji had said as well when he met him.
Miki just hoped that it got through to the young. Even if she was caught and hurt..she still knew that she'd have to do something.
As Kenji was going to retire to bed, his phone suddenly went off.
Seeing that it was Tomura, he went outside once more, and answered it.
"What's going on?"
[Come by, need to talk.]
With that, the phone hung up.
Each time this happened, Kenji didn't know what to think, but he knew that he'd have to go, since it could be vital information that they could need to know about regarding Chisaki, so he went to the place that he usually went, he knew it wasn't the true base of the League, he knew that Tomura was smart enough to not take Kenji to the true base in case that he was followed.
So when he went towards the location, he arrived, and saw that Tomura was sat down by himself.
"Tomura-kun...has something happened?"
"Actually, I've come to a decision with the Shie Hassaikai."
Kenji didn't like the sound of that.
"I see...and what is that exactly?"
"First of all. Damn that Chisaki, he's so cocky. Practically, he was demanding my members join him. No doubt, he could see the potential in Twice, and what he could accomplish with his Quirk. Then he also requested for Kurogiri, though I don't know about him quite yet, then he also requested for Himiko. Seriously, he didn't even bother attempting to give anything in return. He truly is a one sided man isn't he?"
"Yes...but, you didn't agree to give him those people, right?"
Kenji asked Tomura, concerned for what could happen to Himiko if she was caught up with Chisaki.
"Actually, I did."
Kenji didn't know if Tomura was being calculating or he was being crazy.
He didn't get why he'd give anyone to Chisaki.
"C-Can I ask why you did that?"
Trying to keep his composure, Kenji directly questioned him.
Tomura placed one of his hands on his thigh, while the other one went through his messy hair.
"I've decided the best way to get close to your enemies is to make compromises. This time, I'll have both Twice, and Himiko go towards them. I presume that as a Hero, you're also going towards them." Kenji didn't say anything but Tomura understood. "Then Kenji-kun, I'll leave it to you, to make sure that they're protected. Perhaps you could stop Chisaki together? Who knows. Twice could make some clones of you, imagine three Kenji-kun's running around and fighting, how scary of a fight that would be."
Kenji did have to wonder what Tomura's ultimate goal was.
It seemed that he was hiding it from Kenji.
But Kenji knew that Tomura had his reasons, and he wouldn't get anywhere if he had asked anyway, so let it go for the moment.
"I see...then if that's the case, can you tell me at least where the location of Chisaki is? Since we're trying to find him right now..."
"Hmmm, I was taken to a place in a car with blackened windows, I couldn't see, and then the base itself was rather odd, it winded and twisted, and they led me in random paths for over half an hour. It's rather smart, don't you think so Kenji-kun?"
Kenji did think it was rather smart.
Though he also thought that it was rather reckless of Tomura to go alone to someone like Chisaki. He was quite unpredictable in Kenji's eyes, and he kept wondering what Tomura was currently thinking, and what kind of power he had.
"...I can't deny that it was, but it seems that we'll still have to keep searching."
"Yes, I wish you good luck, I'm sure you'll be able to do find him eventually."
Kenji wondered about that.
He just hoped that they'd find him before it was too late.
Meanwhile, Yasuo, and Hana were still tied up, looking for any kind of escape that they could. Yasuo wasn't sure how they could escape, but he wasn't about to give up either. Seeing his Mother in this situation, he just knew that something had to happen.
However, once more, Hajime walked into the room, looking between them, and didn't say a word for a few moments. He stayed silent, he didn't even make any kind of noise for the most part, he just seemed to be intrigued more than anything.
"Hajime-san..."
Yasuo called, knowing that this boy could be the key to their escape.
Hajime didn't say anything for a few moments, before looking towards Hana.
"You mentioned it was your fault."
"H-Huh?"
"About the way you treated my Father, please elaborate."
Hana was taken back for a few moments, before she exhaled, and inclined her neck.
"Yes...you see, I was quite rude to your Father in the past...I was lost in my own anger, and didn't want to see sense...but you know, that woman Yami. She was the reason I was angry. She caused...damage to my husband who wont ever walk again, ending his Hero career."
"Why is that my Father's fault? If anything, it is Great Grandmother's fault, nothing to do with my Father."
Hana lowered her eyes.
She knew that he was right, and now that it was laid out for her, it was quite sad for her.
"...It wasn't. I needed someone to blame..."
"So, you used my Father, as an easy target? Is that it?"
If nothing else, she definitely could see that Hajime was on the ball, he wasn't someone thatg was naive, he definitely did understand right from wrong.
Hana, with guilt on her face, couldn't help but nod her head.
"...Yes, I couldn't get control of myself. It was wrong...and I hate what I did, but I am...I am sorry for what happened, I didn't mean to allow this to happen. To get this far...anger is a double sided sword. It can be used to relieve your feelings, but directing it in the wrong way can cause pain to others that I didn't want to hurt. You can hate me, I don't mind Hajime-kun. For what I did...how I handled my own emotions, I was in the wrong. But my kids, haven't done anything wrong...they deserve to be free."
Hajime watched as Hana's deep regret was plain on her face.
"Anger is good and bad...I feel quite like that sometimes, regarding people that say horrible things about my Father. Also, if you're my Father's family, may I understand what it is about my Father that you like? Because I have many things I love about my Father~"
Hearing his more cheerful side, it did bring a smile to Yasuo's face.
It was as if this boy was beginning to allow himself to feel less tense than before.
"Is that so? Why don't you tell us what you love about your Dad?"
Yasuo suggested, believing that this could be the key to getting things done.
Hajime's face grew, and he began listing off things he loved about Kenji, while Yasuo looked on with a small smile.
Meanwhile, Reaper had met with Hikari, who watched as the elder man was slowly twirling around his fingers in the air. She was curious as to what he was thinking about, so she voiced her thoughts on the manner.
"Kuro-kun, what's on your mind?"
"I'm thinking about how we can find where Yami is. I don't believe that Hana and her kids are going to be in the same place as Chisaki is. She wouldn't ever trust Chisaki fully. The only people she trusts are her damn doctor, and my Father. So she has to be in a place where her doctor has access too, and her as well."
"You know about them, can you think of anything?"
Reaper slowly shook his head.
"I've checked the likely locations, but I haven't found anything. That's why, I'm thinking about making a different approach."
Hikari raised her eyebrows in wonder.
"What kind of approach?"
"That's the thing. I've thought about the Quirks she'd be after, and I can think of many different types. So, attempting to guess where she'd be next is difficult. But she'd need a big enough place to keep these people, a lab for her personally...and the doctor...I'd doubt they'd be in a hospital right now...hmmmm..."
"Maybe we can research different locations that have been recently bought?"
Reaper let out a small laugh.
"Haha, that would be the easiest approach, but I think Yami would have been smart enough to hide that very well. No, we need to think on a small approach. Hmmm, I might have an idea, but I'll need your help, and I'll also need the help of Sir Nighteye."
"Sure, I guess that we could help you...but, what are you thinking about right now?"
"Haha...don't worry Hikari, I think that we might have found a weak link. Yami has certain needs, and finding this weak link allows us to move better."
Hikari cocked her head, wondering what Reaper was thinking about.
The next day, Kenji met up with his Mother, and a few other Hero's. This time, it seemed that they'd be doing a little more coordinated efforts, and having various people going together. The more likely ones going together, and the less likely ones going together.
People that Yami believed to be in the investigation, such as Izuku, and Kenji, were going together, and those who weren't in the knowledge of Yami were going together, such as the Ryukyu team, and the Fat Gum team.
"Alright, you've been given your assignments for the day, this is a long shot, but lets all try and find something. I've assigned you all to teams. If you come across them, do not approach, and attempt to follow from the shadows. If that's not possible, then leave the area, and inform the other Hero's instantly."
[Alright!]
Kenji and the groups replied, before leaving with their respective groups.
Kenji walked with Izuku, and Mirio all together in a single group.
"Out of all the teams, the ones least likely to find them is us."
Mirio spoke up to the other two, with Kenji agreeing.
"Yes, it makes sense since we're the ones the group of Chisaki know about. Though I think that my Father might have a lead, so maybe he'll be able to produce some results that we can't."
"Isn't Sir working with your Dad Ken-kun?"
Kenji confirmed it with a nod of his head.
"You're right, Sir said that he wished to keep an eye on my Father, he doesn't trust him. Though I can understand why. My Father is someone that must be hard for others to trust, especially since that he's a very strong person, and has been doing things like fighting All Might when we were in the USJ."
Izuku poked his fingers together slightly shyly as they continued.
"It's weird...from back then, he scared me so much...but now, it's like speaking to someone who's really wise, and while being rough worded...he's quite kind in the way he speaks."
Mirio raised his eyebrows at the sight before him.
"I see...seems like he's quite a complex kind of guy huh~?"
Mirio's cheerful expression caused Kenji to smile lightly.
"He definitely is quite, a complex person." As he spoke, he saw the uncomfortable looks of both Mirio and Izuku. "Hey guys, what's wrong? You're not thinking about what Chisaki did to...Eri-chan, right?"
That was his guess, and from the way their expressions turned grim, he believed that he was right.
"...Ken-kun, you've known about it before us, and we've all interacted with Eri-chan before...it makes me so angry when I think about what Chisaki has done to her...and what he intends to do with Irina-san as well..."
Mirio tightens his hand, and gives off a mix between anger, and frustration at different things.
"I know how you feel, this Chisaki...even though she's away from him, that poor girl went through this much...and as you said about these bullets from her DNA...he wont stop going after this child...right? Wont he want to take her as well?"
Kenji slowly nodded his head.
"You're right, he probably is going to be after Eri-chan for as long as he's still around. However, we can still make a difference. We can take him down so he can't do anything to her or anyone else ever again. It's not as if I've forgotten about it either, the fact that Chisaki has been doing this to Eri-chan and my sister...both who I really care about. This man has been harassing them for so long, I want it to be put to an end."
Mirio agreed with a nod of his head, and continued onwards.
"You're right, we need to save our anger, and prepare to use it on Chisaki. But we can't be overcome by it, we need to stay calm and be prepared for anything that could happen."
Hearing the words of their Senpai, they continued moving through the area, looking as quickly as they could, and efficiently, but as predicted, they weren't going to find anything due to Yami being on the lookout for them.
However, as they were looking, Kenji was surprised when he saw that standing on a nearby corner, was Geten, the person that Kenji had saved with Momo a little while back. Geten's eyes slowly went towards Kenji, and he felt an odd chill going through his spine.
But that was replaced with surprise when Geten showed a light smile, moving closer.
Kenji went to say something when Mirio lightly jabbed him in the back.
"Haha, it seems that you're getting looks from that girl huh?"
Kenji gave a slightly shy expression.
"W-Well, this is...I saved Geten-san once, that's all."
Mirio gave a knowing smile.
"Is that so? So you did Hero work and we didn't even know about it?" Mirio patted Kenji on the back while Izuku let out a small laugh. "Then perhaps you should go and talk to this Geten-san?"
"Eeh, we're on duty though, I couldn't."
"Unless she's Yami in disguise again..."
Izuku muttered, remembering what happened with Yami.
"No, she's not. I can feel she isn't Yami."
Kenji relieved Izuku's worries, as Geten began walking closer and closer. Looking between the three Hero's, Geten's eyes landed on Kenji himself.
"It seems that we've met again."
Geten said with a smile, Kenji smiled lightly also.
"Yes, it seems that we have. You haven't had anymore trouble, right?"
"No, not from that crazy guy anyway. Poor guy, I wonder what happened to him? He was only trying to gain acknowledgement after all. Though he went about it the wrong way with attacking innocent people."
As they spoke, Kenji saw that Izuku and Mirio had moved away from him. He wondered why they were doing that. Though it looked as if they were looking on as well.
But then, Kenji noticed the book that was within Geten's arms.
It had someone on the front of it…
Someone called Destro.
"Destro, isn't that..."
Kenji began, Geten showed a slight smile.
"I was given this at my work, it seems that there was someone was quite hyper about it. Though it seems pretty old. I was giving it a read, and it seems to be rather...interesting. Have you heard of it before?"
"Erm...I've heard of Destro before, I believe...he's the guy that was a strong guy from back in the day, right? He had the belief about Quirks being, free, right?"
"Right, he had quite the way to look at the world. Believing that Meta Abilities, as he liked to call them, should be free, and could be used by anyone in the world. Don't you agree that it should be like that?"
Kenji scratched his cheek sheepishly.
"Honestly, I don't know...it depends on a number of things. The current system can be flawed, but rules also have to be in place in case people with dangerous Quirks can damage a number of people, it would be good in an ideal world where everyone can freely use their Quirks in everyday life, but we live in a world where the thoughts of evil people and with the power to back them up exist."
Geten's lips pursed.
"That's quite the thought you have. Anyway, I still think that this is quite the compelling read. If you're interested, I think that you should give it a look. I've heard about your past, this would certainly agree with you. Someone that has been treated wrongly by society. From what I've read, I can agree that it seems that despite the Quirks, certain kind of people just aren't accepted by the society as a whole."
Kenji's eyebrows furrowed.
It seemed rather...odd that Geten suddenly was speaking about this.
It almost seemed like Geten was promoting this Destro's ideals despite saying that the book Geten had was just a gift or something akin to that from someone Geten worked with.
"...I see, I might check it out."
Gauging Geten's reactions, Kenji replied as such.
Geten's face curled upwards.
"I'd definitely would recommend the book at least as a look into the past."
Kenji slowly nods his head.
"We can learn from the past, after all."
"Right, and learning from past mistakes, can lead into a better future for all people. The strong have to be able survive after all. Like you, Kenji-kun. You were strong, and survived what this world had done to you in the past. I think the ideals that Destro had probably would be something you'd agree with, at least from what I know of you anyway~"
Kenji kept wondering about Geten's motivations.
If he was being overly cautious, he didn't know.
But for this, he was sure that being cautious would be best.
"I...see, then I'll check it out when I have chance."
Geten, as they spoke, checked out the time, then turned to Kenji with a slight smile.
"Then...ooh, look at the time. Seems like I have to go. Goodbye Kenji-kun, maybe we'll see one another again in the future."
Geten bowed, then left, leaving Kenji to wonder a number of things.
Suspicions came to Kenji's mind as he thought about what Geten was truly after.
Meanwhile, Shoto and Katsuki were continuing their training with Daisuke. Today however, something seemed different, as they looked around the area. It seemed like to be a battlefield, but more than that, it felt a little...different to what they had been doing before.
"So, what's this? Are we killing any enemies today?"
Katsuki asked Daisuke who held a bemused look.
"You seem to like killing things a lot."
"Naturally! It's the best thing!"
"Well, I hope you don't kill the people that you're protecting."
Shoto raised an eyebrow.
"Protecting? This is some sort of escort mission?"
Daisuke nodded, and began to explain.
"As I said, your social skills are...lacking for a better term. So today, while being in this area that's currently under attack by my Quirk, you both will have a person to keep safe. But they're not going to be exactly cooperative either, and disruptive. You're going to have to find a way to protect them for a good five minutes before help arrives. It's a situation where you can't retreat, and you can't leave your innocents behind either. You're going to have to find a way to attack, and defend them at the same time, and should they be hit even once, then you lose. Trust me, you don't want to lose."
Katsuki sweat dropped while Shoto just stayed silent.
"Seriously?"
"Seriously. Now, come out you two."
Daisuke directed to behind a giant rock.
The pair of girls turned to see that Tomoko and Neito had come out. Katsuki's face dropped as Shoto sighed at seeing them.
"Kacchan! Reunion!"
Tomoko rushed towards Katsuki who shook her head again and again.
"No! I can't do it! Not her! Or him either!"
Tomoko grabbed Katsuki, and wrapped her in a hug, while Neito gave a condescending look towards them both.
"Hahahaha! It seems that you two are still trying to get a better understanding of people?! That's why Class 1B is the best! We don't have to do any tests at all!"
"Say that again to my face bastard! Class 1A is the best! Even with Mineta! But the rest of us make up for that damn Mineta!"
Katsuki angrily yelled, but Neito scoffed.
"Are these really going to be who's protecting me? I can't rely on these people, ones crazy and the other is some kind of weirdo."
Shoto looked between herself and Katsuki, trying to figure out which one of them was the weirdo, and which was crazy, and though usually it would be straightforward, they couldn't tell with Neito since he always did strange things.
Tomoko placed a finger to her chin, and showed a cute smile.
"Kacchan, you have to protect me from the big bad world~"
"Oh God no..."
Katsuki looked to be in despair.
Neito huffed, and pointed towards Shoto.
"This one, really? I have to be guarded by someone that is some kind of weird fridge?!"
"Did you just call me a weird fridge?"
Neito laughed at Shoto who felt irritated by Neito.
Daisuke slowly nodded, seeing the situations before him while Katsuki looked towards Daisuke defiantly.
"Alright, bring Ken here. I'll protect him, not this one. She's like one of the weirdest people in this world!"
Daisuke's eyes narrowed ever so slightly, surprising Katsuki.
"I'd appreciate it if you didn't speak about my wife in such a manner."
Katsuki growled, and huffed while folding her arms.
Tomoko opened her arms wide, a wild grin on her face, and a cheery expression on her face, went towards Katsuki, who held out her hand, and stopped Tomoko getting in closer, with Tomoko who kept trying to hug her, but ended up swiping through the air as Katsuki dodged out of the way several times.
"Don't worry Kacchan, I'll hug you later on~"
Katsuki sniffled while Daisuke spread out his hands, creating many types of creatures from his Quirk.
From birds, to lions, to bears. All sorts of them made of Death energy. Of course, Daisuke didn't add his full power into them, but more than enough to give them a little bit of trouble.
"Now you have five minutes. Survive for five minutes, then we'll get onto the next one."
"N-Next one…?"
Katsuki almost was afraid to know what that meant.
Daisuke went to speak when Endeavour suddenly came in, yelling "Shoto! Show them why you're in a different league!" but Shoto just glanced at him, before turning her head away from him, something Endeavour noticed as did Daisuke.
"Alright, now it's time to begin. Remember, they can't be hit even a single time."
""Right!""
Daisuke jumped away to Endeavour, while Katsuki got before Tomoko, and Shoto got before Neito.
Daisuke looked between them as the onslaught of enemies began coming for them.
The birds flew at Katsuki, who placed one hand in a circle, and the other behind it, unleashing her Super Move "AP Shot: Auto-Canon!" and unleashed a barrage of bullets towards the birds, attempting to shoot them down.
But some managed to fly around her attack, and went for Tomoko.
"Kacchan! Help me~"
Katsuki lets out a dramatic sigh, and leaps forward, shooting off with explosions behind her. Getting near her, Katsuki turned towards the incoming birds, and cupped her hands out together, creating a bright flash of light.
"Stun Grenade!"
Unleashing the flash, the birds were blinded enough for Katsuki to get close and destroyed two of them while punching them with her incredible explosive power and a good deal of strength behind the punch as well.
But then Tomoko glanced at Daisuke who nodded, so Tomoko yelled "Kacchan's so mean, she left me all alone here~ I might get hurt~" something that made Katsuki's eyebrows twitch, but she didn't let it deter her.
Tomoko snickered, and continued on.
"Seriously, I totally heard that Kenji-kun's on a date today~ He's going out with Camie-chan~"
Katsuki breathed in heavily, as she spun around and punched out another bird.
But as she did, Tomoko giggled.
"Hey Kacchan, would it be cool if Midnight-chan went out with him?"
That broke the camels back, so to speak, with Katsuki turning towards her angrily.
"Oi! I'm trying to save you here! Can you be quiet?!"
Tomoko placed a hand over her mouth, looking faux stunned, as a bird shot past Katsuki body, when she was distracted, and headed right for Tomoko.
"Kacchan! Help me!"
Katsuki snarled and placed her hands outwards to fire off her bullets of explosive power…
But then she stopped, realizing that if she did, she could hit Tomoko by mistake if something went wrong and she missed, something Daisuke noticed as well, and smirked at slightly, as Katsuki shot off with her explosive powers propelling her more and more.
"Good, Bakugo."
As he murmured it, Katsuki got before Tomoko, and knew she couldn't shoot off her Quirk in time, so she used herself as a shield, while also smacking away the bird that was attacking Tomoko, sending it crashing into the ground with her strength while she also went into the ground as well.
"Ooh my, Kacchan saved me~ Thanks Kacchan, love you so much~"
"Whatever!"
Tomoko giggled which sent annoyed shivers through Katsuki.
But Katsuki got to her feet, and shot off an explosion that ripped right through the bird, protecting Tomoko, something that Daisuke approved of quite well.
While that happened, Shoto was going against the lions, while Neito was laughing behind her.
"Hey ice fire girl, is it true that you almost failed the exam?"
Shoto didn't say anything as she unleashed her ice on the ground, attempting to freeze the lions in place. But some saw that happening, and jumped upwards, avoiding being frozen, and continued running across the ice.
"Damn it."
Shoto placed her fire side out, and unleashed a barrage of flames. However, the lions used their quick feet to avoid the flames, and danced around the fire, and continued rushing for the young woman at high speed.
"Hahahaha! Half Hot, Half Cold? More like Half Lame, and Half Weirdo!"
Shoto usually didn't allow most people to get to her, but Neito, she could feel herself being slightly triggered.
Pressing forward, she tried a different tactic of creating road blocks with the ice coming up in several spires of it, forcing the lions to dodge in a certain way, forcing them to go towards the right hand side, where Shoto had her fire hand upwards, creating a spiraling flame which vanquished the lions.
But when she did, Neito gave a snide remark.
"It took you that long? Heh, any member of Class 1B, would have taken half the time."
Shoto inhaled and exhaled deeply, trying to keep her composure.
She hadn't come across someone like Neito before.
Trying to put that to the side, a sudden bear came up towards her, and punched forward, causing Shoto to create a wall of ice to block, but the bears fist was stronger than expected, hitting the ice so hard that it developed a number of cracks within them.
"So, Class 1A couldn't handle a bear? Wait until I tell everyone that one of the strongest members of the class isn't that strong at all."
Shoto could admit that Neito was becoming more annoying than anyone else.
She was becoming so annoyed, that she'd rather hang out with Endeavour than be with Neito right now.
Neito also saw that and continued on while Shoto leapt backwards, avoiding the bears strike. The bears fist shattered the ice, and came right for her body, but she quickly unleashed a massive wave of ice in an attempt to freeze the bear solid.
However, at the point of impact, the bears claws sharpened, and began swinging outwards again and again, cleaving through the ice, something that did slightly annoy Shoto.
But what came with Neito did drive her more annoyed than before.
When Shoto shot off the fire from her Quirk, all she heard from behind her coming from Neito was "Those flames seem weak." causing her to turn her head towards him in an angry manner, taking her eyes off the bear.
"Excuse me, I am attempting to try and fight off this bear, to keep you safe. Your criticism can be held off until later on."
Neito shook his head, as the bear avoided the flames from Shoto, and got close to her within an instant, appearing before her, and came down with a swinging motion, forcing Shoto to release ice, but couldn't get it to form fully in time, and sent Shoto flying across the field.
She hit the ground two times, before coming to a halt due to the ice that she had formed as a shield
Gritting her teeth, she looked up to see the bear heading for Neito, who wore a little worry on his face.
"E-Excuse me! You're supposed to save me here!"
Neito yelled out, with Shoto ready to attack the bear to make it back off….
But she also saw that if she did and the bear could tank the attack, then Neito was remain in danger, and that she'd fail the exam that she had.
Exhaling slowly, she activated both sides of her Quirk. She couldn't do this for long, but this time she had to do it, and unleashed ice towards Neito, creating a wall before him while shooting off powerful flames for the bear at the same time, blasting him backwards a good deal, and knocked him down into the ground.
Shoto then used that time to skate closer by freezing the ground, while continuing to shoot fire at the bear, which was pushing its way through the fire more and more.
Getting before Neito, Shoto turned back.
"I apologize for worrying you, I am here to keep you safe."
Neito bit his lower lip while Daisuke slowly nodded his head.
Shoto then placed her ice side out first, cooling down the air, as the bear came running closer.
"This move, I first used against my boyfriend, so I'll use it against you."
With the ice cooling the air, Shoto suddenly strengthened the fire, expanding the cooled air, and shot off a super heated blast, a localized version, and sent off the wave that hit the bear, stronger than her normal flames, created a destructive wave that shattered the body of the bear all together, killing it instantly, then she continued to protect Neito.
As they continued fighting and defending, Endeavour glanced towards Daisuke who remained looking on.
"Hah, did you just pick the people that could annoy them the most?"
"Exactly, they need to learn how to deal with situations with people that can annoy them to a high degree. At the end of this, I've got the ultimate test to deal with being able to keep calm under pressure."
Endeavour was curious as to what Daisuke was thinking.
But putting that aside for the moment, he continued overlooking the situation at hand.
"Even though they're destroying these creatures, which transfers back to you, wouldn't it be dangerous for you to use these?"
"In the past, perhaps. But now, it doesn't bother me that much. As long as I'm not physically doing anything, then I can concentrate on using my Quirk to dealing with the recoil damage from the destruction that these girls are doing."
He replied honestly, with Endeavour being more intrigued than ever before.
"It seems that they're learning more about being considerate of others on the battlefield."
"Yes, they're coming along quite well. Is that why you came, Endeavour? To see if Todoroki was learning?"
Daisuke could see through what Endeavour wasn't saying rather than what he was saying quite easily.
"Of course, I came to make sure that she was learning as much as she can do. Though, it seems that she wouldn't want me here if she had the choice."
"That's something I couldn't comment on, as I'm not Todoroki." Daisuke glanced at Endeavour. "I realize you don't like this, I'm not you, I don't have a fire type Quirk. However, my Mother asked me to make sure they're able to get along with people better. When we first started, Bakugo and Todoroki, they both had personal flaws in the way they handled situations. Bakugo wouldn't have done this and gone off on her own devices. But she realizes now that protecting innocents is important, and it isn't always about who can destroy the opponents, it can also be about protecting people."
"And Shoto?"
Daisuke let out a small laugh.
"Todoroki huh. She's able to be more cheerful. It might not seem like it's much of a change, but the way she delivers her words, and how her eyes have a softness to them from before. I'm not the most social person, but even I know that being a Hero, you have to make a quick connection with the people you're saving. They're placing their lives in your hands, if they're not safe mentally as well as physically, then it can make situations much worse."
Endeavour let out a small huffing sound.
"It seems strange hearing that from one of Reaper's kids. Then again, I've been surprised by Reaper's kids again and again. You, your younger brother, and your sister. It seems that I've been wrong about a lot of things in the past."
Daisuke looked over Endeavour who kept on his usual expressions. Though within his eyes, Daisuke could see some repenting feelings stirring deep within Endeavour.
"Endeavour, what do you truly fight for now?"
"What a question. Isn't it obvious?"
"My Mother's said you're trying to change, there will be people that would say you couldn't change. I also thought that way about my Father. That day, when he cut down my little brother, I wanted to destroy him."
Hearing that, Endeavour wore surprise.
"I wouldn't have guessed that from you. You're always so calm."
"Thanks to Tomoko-chan, she helped me gain a calm nature. Before her...I was quite angry, I tried following my Father...it's one of the reasons I left my Mother, and brother. I felt guilty in being unable to protect them when I was young...but I wanted to keep them safe. My Father and I have...an unusual relationship. While I was out on my own, I discovered more about my Father, and learned of his past. But why I'm saying this Endeavour is because, you can't make a grand gesture and expect everything to be sorted out. Todoroki, and your family have to come to their own decision about you. Try and make it right sure, but they have to discover their feelings on their own, and whatever they come to, it has to be respected. If my family didn't forgive me for leaving, then I'd respect that, like my Father respects that as well."
Endeavour 's eyes lowered.
"...You're right. I can't disagree with anything you've said."
Mild surprise overcame Daisuke's face.
But then he let out a small chortle.
"Heh, you are changing. Before, you would have just yelled at me for saying that, but you're agreeing with me. Maybe my Mother can see the good inside of you. If you didn't have it, my Mother wouldn't forgive you for what you've done. I still have some negative feelings about the way you've treated my brother in the past. Calling him a monster, a Demon. However, I'll look to my brother in this, and if he's forgiven you, or has come to an understanding about you, then I will as well."
"You've also changed, from being that kid I recall from the past. I remember a time where you wouldn't speak so openly about your feelings. Now you're speaking to someone like me."
"Well, what can I say? People change through experiences. I don't want to experience a time where my family is split apart again, so I'll always make sure that they're safe, no matter what I have to do."
Hearing what Daisuke had said, Endeavour silently agreed with what was being said.
Five minutes eventually passed, with Katsuki and Shoto panting at the usage of their Quirks. Daisuke on the other clapped his hands together several times, seeing the efforts of the pair.
"You did well in that exercise."
"Was the whole point of the exercise was to test our nerves?"
Katsuki demanded, with Daisuke raising his eyebrows ever so slightly.
"That's right, I wanted to see how you'd be able to handle negative feedback on you, or things you'd find annoying. You'll come across people that wont like you, and think you're not good enough. You can't let them get the better of you. You've got a job to do, and regardless if they want you there or not, you have to be there to keep them safe."
Listening intently to his words, Katsuki and Shoto continued to understand more and more about the sides that they usually would neglect, or not even factor into the way that they handle their Hero's side, as well as their fighting potential.
Endeavour watched on, and though he was skeptical before…
He definitely saw now that Shoto definitely was learning from Daisuke.
For reasons unknown to Kenji, he was asked by his Father to bring Momo with him as they went to go and meet outside of the campus. Momo seemed to be unsure about what was going on as Kenji had to be vague about what it was that was happening.
"Ken-chan, now that we're alone, what's really going on?"
"I don't know, my Dad asked you to come with me outside for some reason."
Momo raised an eyebrow as the pair continued to walk forward together. Getting a good distance away from campus, something that was authorized by Hikari who seemed to know what was going on, they ended up standing within a dark alleyway.
"When meeting up with your Father, who is technically a Villain, isn't it weird that we're meeting in such a place? A dark alleyway that usually dealings of an unsavory kind."
"My Father is rather dramatic sometimes, that's how I see it anyway."
No sooner than he said that, Kenji felt a hand on top of his head, Momo jumped.
"Who's dramatic?"
The voice of Reaper rang out, Kenji chuckled nervously.
"N-No one Dad..."
"I see...then, it seems you've brought her."
Kenji glanced at Momo, then towards Reaper with much confusion within the young man.
"Yes, but why have I brought her exactly?"
Kenji didn't get it, but Reaper bent down to Momo.
"So, Momo-san. Tell me, you fought Kenji the other day, with materials resistant to Death, didn't you?"
"H-How did you..."
Momo was stunned.
She couldn't quite believe that it happened quite like this before.
"Lets just say, I have ways of finding out...plus, I had asked Kendo-san about it." Momo and Kenji both sweat dropped. "So tell me, how did you accomplish that? I have a theory, but no material is truly resistant to Death, organic matter is more difficult than inorganic matter, and you create inorganic matter, don't you? Or rather, you create things that aren't alive which shouldn't pose too much problem for the current Kenji."
Momo gained a slightly shy expression on her face, Kenji thought that it was rather cute to see her acting like that.
"Actually..." Momo began, poking her fingers together. "...I have been thinking about it for sometime now, and been thinking in ways that I could help Ken-chan, and defend against that Yami in case she showed up...but then I remembered something that could help out...his own DNA was resistant to the Quirk. I managed to create something laced with Ken-chan's DNA, something that I had made beforehand and carried with me just in case. Naturally, I can't just create things with Ken-chan's DNA in it, but as it was being created..."
"I see now, you managed to lace the metal with some of Kenji's DNA huh, even some of it would give the properties of the item you've made more Death resistant...quite clever Momo-san. I guess that's why you fought with Itsuka Kendo-san, so she could distract as you laced it huh...but even then in the heat of battle, it's quite an achievement, you've come far."
Momo blushed lightly at the praise, hearing that from the former Number Two Hero, and one of the greatest Villain's of Japan was something that could be considered amazing.
"Dad, is this to do with Yami?"
Reaper inclined his neck.
"Correct. We'll probably be fighting her, and having any advantage over her would be good. When I heard about your fight, and what Momo-san did, it began making me think about if she can do something that can make things partly resistant, with time, she could create things that are like my cape, or your Hero Costume. It takes time and effort to make these things, more time than we currently have, but with Momo-san here, it could be made in a matter of hours, and give our allies extra protection against her."
Kenji clapped his hands together.
"That's a great idea!" He turned to Momo who looked on with a slightly sheepish smile. "Momo-chan, how about it? I know it's asking a good deal from you..."
Momo shook her head, placing a hand over her heart.
"No, I don't mind at all. In this case, I think it's the smartest idea that we can come up with. When we fought Ken-chan, I had already prepared beforehand, just in case that Yami did appear and we had to fight her. So I tried it out on you."
"Hehe, honestly, I was surprised by your materials being able to resist Death like that. It had me questioning myself...but I thought you'd be smart enough to know about that. Momo-chan, you are a clever one after all."
Momo smiled at the praise while Reaper leaned down towards her.
"It seems that we'll be relying on you, and your power. For DNA, Kenji's hair will be enough. Since his hair grows back quickly due to his Life side anyway, and I'll be helping you make the materials. It would take too long to make it normally."
Momo nodded strongly.
"Anything that I can do, then I wish to help out. After hearing about what has happened with Ken-chan...Naoto-kun and the other children, I want to help stop this woman as much as I can. I know that I'm not a power house but anything that I can do..."
"Yes, it will be an extra protection and that can mean the difference between life and death."
Momo knew it was serious, so she was going to do her best, no matter what else was going to happen.
Kenji was glad that she was able to do something like this, and that with some luck, they'll be able to succeed.
Kenji returned back to his dorm room, and saw that Katsuki and Shoto were passed out on the bed. He also saw that laying down between them, was Eri herself, who seemed to be quite content for the moment.
He gave them a curious look, before shrugging, and sitting down on his bed. The pair groaned as they rolled on the bed.
"Ken-chan...you're back..."
Eri murmured in her sleepy state.
Kenji turned fully towards her.
"Eri-chan, it's a little late, shouldn't you be asleep?"
"I waited...for Ken-chan to come back..."
"I'm sorry, it's been quite a busy day for me."
Eri sat up slowly.
"Ken-chan...what are you doing? You've been so busy lately...is something happening?"
Eri's words caused Kenji to pause.
He thought about how he should reply. The truth would scare and worry her. But he didn't like lying to her...for this instance though, he had to make sure that she didn't worry about him.
"Eeh...no, nothing really. Just got some bad Villains to catch, and making sure people are safe. Things like that~"
He replied with a sing song kind of voice.
Knowing that Eri was quite the perceptive young girl, he wanted to make sure that he was as happy and lively as he could be given the situation that he currently was in.
"Ken-chan...are you in danger?"
Hearing that, Kenji gave a relaxed smile, petting Eri's head gently.
"Being a Hero can be dangerous, but that's why we have friends to help us out. Don't worry Eri-chan, this with the Hero's will be finished soon. Then you and I with the others can spend more and more time together~"
Eri felt as if something was going on, but it seemed Kenji hid it well.
He then pulled the covers over Eri.
"You should be asleep Eri-chan."
"Ken-chan...when I wake up, will you be there?"
"Yes, I'll be here when you wake up."
"Then...I'll go to sleep."
Kenji watched as she slowly drifted off to sleep.
Though she was worried, she did her best to get to sleep, and eventually, she did fall asleep.
Kenji smiled softly, just as there was a knock at the door.
Curiously, Kenji went to the door, and saw that it was Nejire.
"Nejire-san...what's wrong?"
"Come out with me for a bit, okay?"
Kenji didn't get it, but he didn't argue, and quietly excused himself out of the room.
Walking outside to the little garden like area just outside of the dorms, Nejire gave a bright smile.
"Hehehe, it seems that you're so determined Kenji-kun~ Working so hard lately~"
Kenji quickly turned to see Nejire approaching slowly.
"Aah, Nejire-san, I'm surprised that you called me out here. So, what's going on?"
"Well, I've been thinking about something deeply recently, and I needed Kenji-kun's advice on the topic~"
Kenji shrugged his shoulders.
"I don't mind, what is it?"
Nejire held back a small laugh.
"Hey Kenji-kun, are you thinking about what happened the other day? With that meeting, and what that Hero said to Irina-chan? They were really mean to Irina-chan huh...the looks she got from some people were bad...but, Kenji-kun also suffered like that, and I wasn't around after Irina-chan..."
"Nejire-san...don't look so sad, it really doesn't suit you."
Nejire showed a grin on her face, but it also came with sadness.
"Even then, I wasn't able to help out Kenji-kun who also lost Irina-chan. I sometimes think about it, if I had also stayed with Kenji-kun...but, I was so sad...so, I understand if Kenji-kun also didn't like me for that reason..."
Kenji pulled in close, shaking his head again and again.
"I never blamed you Nejire-san, we all had grief to deal with."
"Even then with Irina-chan now...and back then with Kenji-kun...I wish that I could do more..."
Kenji shook his head.
"You are, by being with us now. We'll make sure this ends when we confront Chisaki."
Nejire leaned closer.
"So tell me, what's on your mind? I can tell something is, so don't try and lie~"
"...I keep thinking about what's happening with Yasuo, and Miki, and Aunt Hana, and if they're well or not, I just don't know..."
Nejire moved closer, petting the young boys shoulders.
"You can't know about such things, all we can do is hope for the best. I'm not sure what's currently happening with them, but they're tough. Especially if they're apart of Irina-chan and Kenji-kun's family~ I'm sure you guys can survive anything~"
"I hope so...I really do."
Nejire gave a light smile, and leaned in closer.
Kenji watched as she hugged him into her chest.
"Don't worry about the complicated stuff~ Lets just strive and do our best Kenji-kun~ That's all we can do now~"
He knew that Nejire was right, though he had to wonder how long it would be until he found them.
Nejire then summoned her swirling energy, and pointed it at Kenji.
"Alright then, show me what you can do~"
"E-Eh?"
Kenji looked shocked.
Did Nejire wish to have a fight all of a sudden?
Nejire showed a cheery smile, and then sent off a small wink.
"You need a training partner, isn't that why I went to the Forest Training Camp? Seems like we didn't get to finish our training from that time~ So, lets work together, and train together~ Then we can take down the bad guys~"
Nejire took aim with her arms, and released her spiraling energy in the colour of gold.
"Geez Nejire-san! You're suddenly forceful!"
Kenji quickly unleashed his Death Quirk to combat the power, only for Nejire to shoot up into the air, then turned down towards Kenji himself.
"You reacted quite fast~"
Nejire sang out, then she shot forward towards him. Kenji went to defend, when Nejire casually unleashed her energy down into the ground, creating a good deal of shaking, throwing the boy off for a few moments, which she used to close the distance, and unleash her energy up close and personal with the young man.
Nejire smiled, believing that she had hit him…
But she saw that at the last moment, he propelled himself into the air, which allowed him to aim his Life hand downwards unleashing a wave of Life energy for the young woman. Nejire responded by cupping her hands, shooting out her fantastic energy wave, clashing with Kenji's own power, pushing against the other's attack wildly.
"You are so cute Kenji-kun, and growing stronger all of the time~ Are you ready to take down Chisaki Kenji-kun? Irina-chan's brave and I love her for it, but I want her nightmare to be over as well. I hate what Chisaki has done to Irina-chan, I want to make sure that she's not sad anymore."
Hearing those words, revealed the true thoughts of Nejire.
It was quite clear to see, and it made Kenji gain new appreciation for the young woman.
"Yes, I'll definitely make sure that Chisaki goes away, for both Irina, and Eri-chan."
Nejire was content with that.
She knew she could trust in Kenji to accomplish this task.
Upon that realization, Kenji managed to unleash his Quirk against her power, his Death side along with his Life side, and managed to break through Nejire's energy, who jumped backwards, avoiding the energy all together.
She then breathed out slowly, patting her thighs.
"Kenji-kun's definitely getting stronger after all. Yes, I think that you can do it Kenji-kun. You can win against Chisaki, and put this nightmare behind us all."
Kenji landed on the ground, seeing that Nejire wasn't making an attempt to fight, so he stopped his own powers.
"Yes...once this is behind us, we can all move forward."
Nejire gave a soft smile, moving closer and closer.
"You're so adorable Kenji-kun. You know, you've got a really kind heart. Even though I wasn't there for Kenji-kun in the past...I will be now. I'll keep supporting Kenji-kun no matter what comes up against us! I will blast away every enemy with my energy! I know you can take down the enemies Kenji-kun, right?"
"I don't know...but, I am going to do my best, Nejire-san."
Nejire gave a soft smile as she felt a feeling of love bursting through her body. Despite all the things she said, it could be seen as if she wanted to be told off for not being there...but he never did that, he always was kind and loving to her, and that feeling made Nejire truly understand the kind of man Kenji was, and that was the man she truly did love.
"Here, let me show you how much you mean to me."
"Nejire-"
Then Nejire cupped his face, and gently overlaid her lips onto his own in a surprising twist, before he could get out his words.
But he didn't fight against it, feeling the softness of her lips meshing against his own again and again.
Nejire sweetly brushed his face, as their kiss deepened. He even felt her tongue entering his mouth, and the softness of her fingertips gently running across his face.
When she broke away from him, she showed a wide smile on her face.
"There, we've kissed~ Now, it's time to enjoy ourselves~"
Kenji had to be in awe of Nejire and how her positive attitude managed to keep going like this.
"Y-You're very weird Nejire-san, but a-alright!"
Kenji showed a strong expression on his face.
Nejire grinned ear to ear at the sight of Kenji showing his strong expressions.
It was something that she did actually like and found to be rather fascinating to say the least.
After that, Kenji received a phone call from Himiko, it seemed that she was rather insistant that he came out to see her, so that's exactly what he did, knowing that she wouldn't do this if it wasn't important.
Kenji secretly went to go and meet up with Himiko.
While in the meeting places, both wearing disguises, Kenji expressed his worry without showcasing it on his face.
"Himiko-chan, I came, so what's going on? Is it to do with Chisaki? Tomura-kun said that you were now in his group..."
Himiko let out a small giggle.
"Worrying about me is rather sweet, but I don't want you to worry about me. I can handle myself~ Besides, I called you because in about twenty minutes or so, Twice-kun and I are going towards Chisaki's base. So I thought that you could follow us. I know you can stay hidden while also keeping track of us, so wouldn't that be great~?"
Kenji thought about what she said, recalling his previous thoughts, then knew what he was going to do now. Even though he didn't want to worry any of
"If it's about finding his base..." Kenji began, looking closer at Himiko. "Even then, it's really dangerous. Are you sure?"
"Ooh, that's pretty adorable of you Kenji-kun~ Worrying about me like that, but don't be worried. I can handle it myself~ Just follow me and we'll be able to totally find Chisaki together, alright~?"
Kenji slowly nodded his head.
He was worried for Himiko, but since they hadn't found any kind of clues, this was the best way to go about it. Though he was going to make sure that he stayed close, so he would be able to keep Himiko safe if something was to happen.
"Then, I'll be following you tonight to find out where he is. But don't try anything with him..."
"Ooh, don't worry about that, I'll leave that guy to you. If anything, I just wanna make sure that you're safe Kenji-kun. This guy is like totally nuts, and Yami's backing him as well...if he does anything to Kenji-kun then I'll have to get knife happy..."
Kenji couldn't help but smile at the feelings of Himiko right now.
She truly was worried about him.
"Don't worry, I'm prepared for Chisaki. He tries anything, and I'll be able to come out on top against him."
Himiko showed a peace sign.
"I know~ But I'll also be there in case something was to happen~ Maybe I could stab him while you're distracting him. Say, if I cut off his hands, would he still be able to use his Quirk? I mean it comes from his hands, right?"
"Unless someone can remodel the Quirk Factor or something to use it through his feet, or another part of him, then I'd say yes. Though I'd probably not go for the mutilation option...even if Chisaki deserves it for what he's done to Eri-chan and Irina...but yeah, I think he'd not be able to use his Quirk. You're not gonna do that, are you?"
Himiko showed a coy smile.
"I dunno~"
Kenji sweat dropped, it seemed that Himiko was quite like herself, though he wouldn't change her for anything anyway.
"Just leave his ass kicking to me Himiko-chan, you just keep yourself safe. Though I wish you wouldn't...I get why you have to do this. If Chisaki tries anything, remember he usually goes in for a ground assault first, and you're quick with a knife, so if you pierce his hands with knives, he'll be stopped for a few moments, allowing you to get away. His other members also are strong so..."
"Hehe, hearing your worry for me is delightful Kenji-kun, it makes it feel like you truly do love me after all~"
Kenji's cheeks turned slightly red at the feelings he had.
"Y-Yes, I'll always care...love you Himiko-chan."
Himiko became giddy when that was brought up.
She also felt quite excited to hear Kenji say something of that nature.
She became so giddy that she crushed her lips onto his own, and grinned into their kiss.
Kenji gently held onto the young girl, while she snuggled against the young boy, glad that she had someone that did care about her like this. It was truly refreshing to have someone like this be in her corner.
In the dead of night, Himiko and Twice were being taken towards their destination of the Shie Hassaikai hideout.
Himiko sighed while in the darkened windowed car.
"Like seriously, why are we just being in a car that we can't see out of? The view sucks~"
"I love being here~ It feels like I'm about to dance in the dark~" Twice sang out, only to suddenly huddle backwards. "It's scary, I hate the dark."
Himiko gently petted his head.
"Relax, don't worry. We'll be there soon enough." Himiko turned towards the driver of the car, and lightly tapped the back of his seat. "Right? Because I'm getting annoyed with being driven in circles, I know that you've been doing it."
"Hush up, you're here for Overhaul-sama only, nothing else."
Himiko stuck out her tongue while Twice twisted his body in an unnatural way with his arms almost looking as if they had dislocated out of their sockets.
"Twice-kun, you keep doing that, and it will hurt you."
"Don't speak to me you blonde weirdo!" Himiko raised her eyebrows curiously, as Twice showed a cheery smile. "Love you Himiko-chan, go out with me~"
"No, sorry~ But I care about you too~"
The driver looked back at them, and didn't get how they could be so weird like they were. They weren't even showing anything other than their wacky personalities, it was quite unnerving to see them like this.
However, unknown to anyone else besides Himiko of course, Kenji was trailing behind them, hopping from roof top to roof top, attempting to stay under the blanket of darkness. He was even using his Death to surround him so it looked as if he was blending into the darkness of the night.
"Good thing that it is at night..."
Kenji thought to himself, while making a sharp turn around a corner, which meant that Kenji leapt across the street all together due to him being on the right hand side and they turned left, making it across, Kenji continued moving swiftly through the air.
As he jumped through the air, he saw that the car was slowing down.
Kenji landed on a roof a good distance away. He also looked around the location he was in, and checked out the area they were in...it just seemed like a normal street. It didn't seem to be any different than normal.
Kenji was of course far from U.A but right now, he had to be this kind of distance away.
As he watched, he saw that Chisaki was standing there, seemingly greeting Twice and Himiko in his usual way that was quite detached. However, while he was looking on, he saw something that was quite, worrying to see.
He saw some kind of weird creature…
No, they weren't exactly human….
They looked to be a mesh of different types of humans that were locking down the area.
Kenji felt a multitude of things coming from the creatures…
It was humans.
Humans being meshed together, Kenji suspected it was due to the ability of Overhaul itself.
He had used his Quirk to use humans together, and they seemed to be obeying Chisaki's direct orders.
Kenji wondered how he accomplished that since they still must have some sense. They seemed to be able to answer with grunts, or even some words. But these creatures followed him without question. He recalled a time when he was with Tomura, and watching Chisaki from a far.
How people had been disappearing from the street…
It all made sense to Kenji now.
Chisaki had been abducting people and using his Quirk to mesh them together.
All so he could have more soldier's.
"If he's got some people fused together...then that would mean their Quirks would also be...right? Chisaki can take things and dissemble them and reassemble them, then that would mean he could fuse Quirks together...fuse people to have different Quirks...perhaps anyway. Yami might also have had a hand in this. Also, these people...they look like those back when I visited Camie-san at the hospital a good while ago...yes, he's been building weapons for him to use. Perhaps he thought he wouldn't be able to be safe unless having these, or to gather allies to try and recapture Eri-chan...yeah, that would make the most sense...but, since I've got the evidence here, Sir can get the arrest warrant, and we can take this guy down..."
Kenji took some pictures of what was currently happening with his phone, and left the area.
Though he did want to fight against Chisaki and stop him, he knew that right now he wouldn't be able to do that due to being vastly out numbered along with being unsure of what exactly was going on at that moment in time.
Getting to Sir Nighteye's building, Kenji went towards Sir Nighteye's personal office, and knocked on the door.
Realizing it was late, Kenji waited for the "Come in." which he got after a few moments, opening the door, and saw Sir sat there.
"Mikami, is something..."
Before he could finish, Kenji pulled closer to the elder man.
"Sir. I've found him."
Sir's eyes widened at the words he used.
"Y...You found him? Chisaki you mean?"
Kenji nodded, and began explaining.
"Yes, that's right, I've found him." Kenji showed his phone towards Sir, who looked at the photos. "This is it Sir, we've finally found his location. I made sure that I wasn't followed, and I made sure to stay hidden. We've found him now."
Sir overlooked the images, then developed a small smirk on his face.
"Yes, you're right. With this, we can get Overhaul taken to prison. However, there is one thing that we still have to discern, and that's if Yami and the others are also there. If we could get Yasuo and the others in one fell swoop..."
Kenji thought that would be possible.
But then a new voice made itself known.
"No, they're not there."
Sir placed a hand over his heart, and breathed shallowly while Reaper stepped out of the darkness.
"Dad, it seems that you've arrived also."
"Yes, I had a need to speak to Sir Nighteye here, but you arrived so I decided to listen in. So, you managed to find Chisaki, did you?" Kenji slowly nodded. "It's good, since we were having little luck. Yami must have helped, because I was able to find Chisaki quite easily last time."
Kenji slowly inclined his neck.
"Yes...I saw someone that was within the Shie Hassaikai, and tailed him. I know I should have called for help, but it was an in the moment kind of thing that needed to do it right there and then." Kenji said with a soft smile, knowing he couldn't reveal the truth right now. "But yes, I managed to find the location, I saw Chisaki myself...with some people being fused together."
"Fused together? As in..."
"Yes, Chisaki's Quirk could fuse things, these people have been fused together. I'm not sure to the degree of which he can do that, if the Quirks fuse, or if these new beings have multiple Quirks, I'm not sure. But it can't be stable, right?"
"I don't know without seeing them myself. But I can't imagine that they'd be more intelligent than the average Nomu, unless one brain is dominant. It all depends how he's fused them together. And if there are these fused soldiers, it's a good thing that we're also prepared for that as well."
Kenji agreed while Sir Nighteye overlooked Kenji's form.
"It seems that you're not damaged, which I am thankful for. Though since you've got the information, we should proceed with caution, and make sure that we're able to accomplish this task..."
As Sir was speaking, Reaper chimed in with his own thoughts on the matter.
"But I can tell you right now that Yami hasn't got Miki, Yasuo, and Hana at that location. Most likely, they're somewhere else. However, I do have a way to find them if Sir, you can help me out with this."
Sir raised an intrigued eyebrow.
"And how would I be able to do that?"
"Just trust me, and give me some assistance."
Sir let out a small breath.
"...In these times, I suppose that I'll have to cooperate with you. Though what do you have in mind?"
"I know my Mother, and I know that she has needs for certain things. I also know how to get her contacts, so we'll be going through one of them. It was hard tracking him down, but I believe that I have found him now and as I said, I'll need your, and Hikari's assistance."
"...If that's the case, then I can't disagree. We'll do it your way this time since we're low on options."
Kenji looked between his Father, and Sir Nighteye, and to him, it seemed like they had a good idea on what they were going to do now.
Kenji was glad, one step closer. With Chisaki found, all they had to do was find Yami, and where she kept the others, and hopefully, they'll be able finally rescue Yasuo and the others, and also, perhaps Hajime and Aki as well.
End chapter!
So a few things happened this chapter, with Aki and Miki meeting, hinting more about what Aki's Quirk can do. Yasuo, Hana and Hajime also had another meeting, seemingly growing closer. Kenji and Misaki had a moment, revealing more about her, and the other kids past. Momo was sort after by Reaper, who's having her make some resistant clothing to Death to give the Hero's more protection, Kenji and Nejire also had a moment where they discussed a number of things along with Geten showing up again, dropping some hints that make Kenji even more suspicious. Katsuki and Shoto also had some...personal training with Tomoko and Neito, while Daisuke and Endeavour spoke about some things relating to the pair.
Then towards the end, with Himiko within Chisaki's group, she had Kenji follow her, and find the location of Chisaki, and quite soon, the raid on Chisaki will begin!
Well, until next chapter, thanks for reading!
Kenji; Momo, Himiko, Katsuki (fem), Mina, Shoto (fem), Toru, Mt Lady, Midnight, Tsuyu, Jiro, Mei, Nejire, Itsuka, Ibara, Camie.
Izuku/Ochaco.
Daisuke/Tomoko.
Irina/Tokoyami.
