Operation: Save Eri
' They're so many heroes here. Top heroes and minor heroes," thought RJ looking around the conference room full of heroes.
" Aizawa Sensei!?" said Ashido walking towards Aizawa.
" Why are you here?" asked Todoroki.
" They suddenly called me. Must be important," said Aizawa.
" Ashido! Long time no see! How you been!?" shouted the pro hero Mirko hugging Ashido tight.
" G... great! You're killing me!" said Ashido trying to break away from Mirko's "hug."
"This is the real deal you two. No intervening from me unless it's necessary," said Endeavor to Todoroki and Bakugo.
" It must be really serious if they called you," said Todoroki.
" Let's go. We're starting," said Aizawa, signaling to the seats around the long table.
All the pro heroes and students sat around the table and listened to a briefing from Amaya. Amaya informed everyone about Nighteye's agency investigation on Overhaul's group. They took notice of Overhaul's meeting with the villain Twice. They were very cautious of people following them so we stopped the pursuit. It was later confirmed that an incident happened between the League of Villains and Overhaul's group.
" So it's related to the League of Villains. That's why you called me. Looks like you've been dragged into another annoying situation, Tidal Wave," said Gran Torino.
" You know him?" whispered Mirio.
" Yeah. From my work experience," said RJ.
' It's that old man from Kamino. He must know about RJ's quirk too,' thought Bakugo.
Amaya offered everyone to cooperate using HN that left the students confused about what she was talking about.
" Um… what's HN?" asked Hado.
" It's an internet service that only people with heroes license can use. You can see reports from all around the nation and can get help from heroes that are best for a situation," said Amaya.
" Hey. Even if they are UA students, what's with the brats? Can't talk for even a second with them around. We're wasting time here," said Rock Lock.
" Hey! These two are super important witnesses! So why don't you cram it!" shouted Fatgum presenting Tamaki and Kirishima.
" We have reason that this group has been distributing unlicensed goods as their livelihood. We requested heroes with expertise in that subject," said Nighteye.
" Yeah, I used to smash those kinds of things to pieces back then. During Redriot's debut, Tamaki was shot with a bullet. Not just any bullet. A bullet that erases quirks.
" What the!? Tamaki, you're okay right!?" shouted Mirio getting out of his seat.
" Yeah. A goodnight's rest did me good. Just look at this cow hoof," said Tamaki showing his arm being a big cow hoof.
" Good to know this stuff wears out. So this stuff doesn't erase a quirk for good?" asked Rock Lock.
" No. I'll leave that explanation to Eraserhead," said Nighteye.
Aizawa explained how his quirk doesn't attack the quirk itself but the quirk's genes. It doesn't damage the genes but stops it temporarily.
" Right after Tamaki was shot, we took him to a nearby hospital to get a look at him. Turns out his quirk genes were damaged but as he mentioned it recovered. Turns out the substance he was shot with literally only damaged the quirk genes. The guy who shot wouldn't talk but thanks to Kirishima stepping in to protect Tamaki, we got a sample of our own thanks to the second bullet being deflected," said Fatgum.
" What!? I did that!? Crazy," said Kirishima, confused about the situation.
" Heh. Finally did something useful, Spiky hair," said Bakugo with a grin on his face.
" Even here, you're going to be a dick?"
" When we analyzed the bullet, what we found inside made me sick to my stomach. It contained human blood and cells!" said Fatgum.
'... Don't tell me…' thought RJ after hearing what was in the bullet.
Both RJ and Mirio came to a realization and started sweating nervously. Todoroki took notice of RJ trembling from across the table and was confused. The heroes continued to discuss about how the substance has been distributed through multiple groups and organizations. They also talked about different occurrences of such substance being found from villains across the country.
" The head of this group, Chisaki. Quirk: Overhaul. It's a power that can disassemble and reassemble any target. A quirk that can dismantle. A quirk to destroy and repair at once," said Nighteye.
Both Mirio and RJ completely lost it and had looks of fear on their faces after remembering their encounter with Overhaul with a quirk that could've easily got them killed.
" Chisaki has a daughter, although she doesn't have a birth certificate. When these two encountered them, the girl had bandages wrapped around her arms and legs.
" No way someone would do something like that!" said Mirko, horrified by the thought of it.
" Well, we do live in a superhuman society. Nothing surprising," said Gran Torino.
" This is why we shouldn't have these students here. I'll say this one time. We're wondering if this Chisaki bastard is turning his daughter's body into bullets and selling it on the black market," said Rock Lock.
" No way…" said Ashido in disbelief.
" Let's find these bastards…" said Bakugo, sparking his hands.
" I agree with Explosion kid. Let's find these bastards!" said Fatgum clenching his fist.
" So you're telling me this whole situation could've been prevented if these two had got his daughter and booked it out of there?" asked Rock Lock.
" Hey! For a hero, you've been talking a whole lot of shit since we're here! Wanna say something to my face?" said Bakugo leaning over the table with Todoroki pulling him back.
" I don't think an amateur should talk to a pro hero like that."
" Hey! Bakugo! Calm down!" said Kirishima.
' He has a very short temper… Ironic for me to say,' thought Endeavor looking at Bakugo.
" I take full responsibility for what happened. Don't put the blame on them. They both tried their best to save her. They're the most frustrated here today," said Nighteye.
" We'll make sure to protect Eri next time. We won't fail this time!" shouted RJ and Mirio jumping from out of their seats and slamming the table.
" Correct. That's what we came here to discuss.
" That's big talk, but I respect that. What I'm getting from this is that the girl is the center of their whole operation. She escaped from Chisaki once and these two happened to run into her. Would he bring her back to the main hideout because I wouldn't? How do we know for sure where she will be?" asked Mirko.
" We have come up with a list with all the locations and organizations the Hassakai have come into contact with. I want each of you to search and investigate these areas for now," said Nighteye.
" That's not good enough. That girl is crying somewhere. Why are we being so cautious!?" said Fatgum.
" We must rely on analysis and precaution to have higher success at saving the girl.
" He's right. We shouldn't rush this. If we mess this up we would just be adding fuel to the fire. Just like how Stain's arrest helped recruitment for the League," said Gran Torino before being interrupted by Aizawa.
" I'm sorry but how does your quirk exactly work, Sir Nighteye? Why not use it to see our fates? That would make this whole situation easier," said Endeavor.
Nighteye explained how his quirk has a major limitation of only being able to look at only one person's fate each day because of a 24-hour cooldown. Images appear in his mind like a flashback of a person's life. Almost like watching an old movie on a projector. The reason he doesn't want to use it in this situation was the chance of seeing death in someone's future and not being able to do anything about it.
" Hang on. Death is still good information. If we know what's coming we can try to avoid it," said Rock Lock.
" There's no certainty that what I see can be prevented," said Nighteye.
" Bro is that the only reason!? Hell no! Just use it on me! I'll show you I can beat death!"
" I can't!"
Everyone was silent as Nighteye hung his head down not sure why he was hesitant to not use his quirk.
" Well, now that's over with. We got a job, people. Keep low and report everything you see at these locations. I'm heading out," said Endeavor walking to the door.
" Thank you for your cooperation everyone," said Nighteye.
All the heroes dismissed and all the U.A. students went into another room waiting for Aizawa to take them back to the school. Mirio and RJ hang their heads down knowing that Eri was out there waiting to be rescued.
" I could've saved her right there with force if I had to. She would've been safe," said RJ.
" So that's why you were looking like that earlier. Don't worry about it too much," said Bakugo.
" Don't feel down. You did everything you could," said Todoroki.
" We know you tried your best, RJ," said Hado leaning over to him.
" Yeah we'll save her this time!" said Ashido.
The elevator door opened, catching everyone's attention with Aizawa walking towards them.
" Is this a funeral or something?" said Aizawa.
" Aizawa Sensei!?" said Kirishima.
" Call me Eraserhead out of school. I was planning on talking to you all about ending your work studies today."
" What!? Now out of all times!?"
" You heard the League of Villains was involved in this. That changes everything... But Jamal you still haven't earned my trust back since that fight. You too Bakugo. If I stop you might take things into your own hands. I'll watch you. Make sure you do everything the right way. You hear me problem child number one?" said Aizawa fist-bumping RJ's chest with RJ holding back tears.
" Why is he number one!?" shouted Bakugo.
" Mirio. Keep your head up man," said Tamaki.
" You heard him. Feeling down won't do anything for you right now. Keep moving forward!" said Amaya lifting his head.
" What I do know is that you gave that girl hope. I bet she's just waiting to see your face again. This time saving her," said Aizawa.
" Right!" shouted RJ with a sudden burst of energy.
" However. The big three here are on the same level as pro heroes if not better. You six will have reduced roles in this. Kirishima, Bakugo, Todoroki, Hado, and Ashido. You five aren't here because you volunteered. What do you think?
" You know I'm ready to bash some skulls in!" shouted Bakugo sparking his hands.
" There's no way I'm backing down after hearing about that girl," said Todoroki
" If there's anything we can do to save that girl, we're in!" said Ashido with Hado and Kirishima agreeing. The goal is to save Eri. The League aren't active partners in this so the chances of running into them are low. If it turns out they show up, that's when your roles end. Got it?" said Aizawa.
" Yes sir!"
The next two days, the heroes were investigating in the areas where the Hassakai members were reported to be doing business. All six students and the big three, who were part of this rescue mission, could only think about it. They all trained the hardest as they were waiting for Eri to be found. Then the day came that night of the second day. They all got the text alert that Eri was found and the operation would begin tomorrow; early morning.
Nighteye's Agency
" What! You're telling me we wasted our time investigating all these areas!?" shouted Endeavor flared up in his flames. " All this time she was at the headquarters of this group!?"
" No. We gained new information as well. An Hassakai member was at a nearby department and purchased this toy made for little girls," said Nighteye showing the toy.
" Oh! My little sister has one of those," said Hado.
" Maybe the guy has a thing for cute things! People have different tastes! Why did you buy one too!?" asked Fatgum.
" No. He was acting suspicious for someone supposedly interested in the toy. I used foresight on him and saw Eri in the HQ in a room filled with toys and other kids stuff," said Nighteye.
" So you used your foresight!?" shouted Rock Lock.
" I believe I said I would use it once I'm positive of a situation."
" So we're ready to take the fight to them!? Let me at 'em!" shouted Mirko clenching her fists.
" We got the warrants so get ready everyone."
" RJ... Let's do this! Let's go save this girl!" shouted Mirio flailing his arms.
' Heh. He's back to normal,' thought RJ flailing his arms also; awkwardly.
" Now then. Let's begin!" said Nighteye.
The students changed into their hero costumes and all the heroes met in front of the police station to go over the plan and what was found out the past two days. The police gave a list to each hero of all the members registered quirks to have the upper hand.
" Everything's moving fast now!" shouted Kirishima.
" You're quite the morning person…" said Tamaki putting on his hood.
" Everyone! Come to me! I can put a small shield around your body to mitigate some damage. It's not a lot but it can help. You first Bakubae!" said Amaya whose costume was primarily blue and white with a high tech look. Skintight bodysuit with Hexagon shapes around the suit symbolizing a shield.
Amaya Mitchell- Quirk: Photon Shield- She can create energy shields from her wrists that can be as durable as obsidian. She can also shield herself and others by touching them. The shields can ricochet for offensive tactics.
" Back off!" shouted Bakugo shoving Amaya away after putting a transparent shield around his body.
" A full-on police operation. This is different from those "capture a villain" work we did," said Todoroki while Amaya placed a small, transparent shield around his body.
" Psst. That old man from that meeting. He knows about your quirk?" whispered Bakugo catching RJ off guard.
" Gran Torino? Yeah. He was All Might's master back then. Speaking of him, where is he?" whispered RJ while looking for the old man.
" It turned out he couldn't come. The League of Villains are on the move again so he had the focus on that," said the head police officer.
" Maybe we'll get the League and the Hassakai in one go!" said Ashido tapping Rj's shoulders from behind.
" That would be huge," said RJ.
" Hey. I'm teaming with the Nighteye agency so follow my lead. Got it?" said Aizawa.
" Yes sir!"
" Hey!" said Bakugo, catching RJ's attention. "Don't let go of her this time. I'll watch your back."
The head police officer gave the signal and the heroes and police started to move out. They arrived at the Hassakai Headquarters and were waiting for the head police officer to show the warrant.
" Once I read off the warrant, we move immediately. Let's try to end this quickly," said the head police officer.
" What's with this guy? Got no trust in us pros?" said Rock Lock grumbling.
" You know what he meant, Rock Lock. Stop being a jerk," said Fatgum.
" Y'know, these Yakuza love to hide in the shadows. Once they see all these heroes and police, they'll disappear. That could be a prob…"
A hug, muscular villain, known as Rikiya, suddenly busted through the front gate and knocked multiple police officers and heroes into the air, catching everyone off guard.
" Wringing Wave!" shouted Hado using her spiral waves to catch the police officers alongside Aizawa using his scarf. " Are you okay? Are you hurt?"
" I'm fine. Thank you," said one of the police officers.
" What are you all doing here. It's too early for this," said Rikiya looking around menacingly.
" Crap! They already knew we were here!?" said Rock Lock.
" You got me all worked up. I think I'm awake now!" said Rikiya with his arm growing in size; aiming for a punch.
" Heh. This one's mine!" shouted Endeavor with his fist blazing with flames and getting in front of the police.
Both punches clashed with Rikiyu getting sent back from Endeavor's Flashfire Fist! Everyone was shocked that Endeavor endured the villain's punch.
" There's no sense in splitting the group any more than we have to! Shoto and Bakugo! Help out inside!" shouted Endeavor.
" Nejire! We'll help out Endeavor. Ashido! Your quirk should be helpful inside the building!" said Ryukyu while transforming into a large dragon.
" Yes ma'am!" said Hado and Ashido.
" You heard them! Let's get a move on people!" shouted Mirko already headed inside.
The heroes and police headed towards the building with some Yakuza members standing in front of the building. Mirko was heading towards them and one of them sent sharp leaves at her using a leaf manipulation quirk. Mirko tanked the sharp leaves and knocked the three members down with a single kick!
" Weaklings! Where are the big shots!" said Mirko, still running towards the building.
" She's a tough one alright," said Bakugo, blasting himself in the air.
" Quickest route! Let's go!" shouted Fatgum
" RJ! We got this!" said Mirio running alongside RJ.
" Right! This time, it will be different!" said RJ putting on his mask.
Long time no see. It's been what two, three months? I'm really sorry about that. I've just been drawing a lot lately especially during this lockdown. We're near the end of this story so I will hopefully get chapters out more quickly than before. I'm not sure if I want to do another fanfic story but if I do I might do an epic seven fanfic or the one I already have up which is likely not going to happen. Speaking of drawing, you can check me out on Pixiv at RJmal. I draw nsfw art of my hero academia mostly with other anime characters here and there. I was thinking about doing a Mirko lemon chapter since she's in this arc but I don't know if I should. Maybe. Just to refresh everyone's minds, the characters that are in this arc are RJ, Bakugo, Todoroki, Hado, Ashido, Kirishima, Mirko, Nighteye, Mirio, Amaya, Tamaki, Endeavor, etc. See you guys next time for a possible Todoroki and Bakugo team up! :)
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