Chapter 43
Go Forward
Shie Hassaikai, Overhaul's Office, Morning
"Don't you think it's way too early to be eating that junk food?" Overhaul was glancing up at the ceiling, enjoy the silence. The silence that was almost too perfect if not for his younger sibling loudly drinking his caffeine drink and munching on his burger and hashbrowns on the table."Don't you have anything better to do? I did give you a deadline for screwing up such a huge project."
"Like I had anything to do with that." Taichi snarled, angrily taking a huge chunk out of his sandwich. He glanced over his shoulder, taking notice of Chrono talking with someone on the phone."Besides, I bought this late at night so I might as well eat it before it goes bad."
"You've said it, not me." Overhaul sarcastically replied, much to his annoyance.
"Hey, let me get some hashbrowns." Mimic asked in his stuffed animal body.
Taichi glared at him in bewilderment."Sure, but how the hell...actually, I don't want to know. Just let me finish up here my biscuit sandwich and I'll give you what's left. It's my turn to buy lunch today, so I have to start preparing some things."
"I'm afraid that will have to wait." Chrono cut the conversation between them off."The police found this place. Seems like they figured out where we are."
"So, they're coming." Overhaul sighed, his shoulders relaxing in his seat.
"W-w-what?! But...that's not possible!" Taichi stammered, dropping his food."We were never found out!" He desperately turned to his brother."Kai, I-"
"Calm down." Overhaul ordered, silencing the young man."This was bound to happen, some way or another. Chrono, proceed according to plan."
"You got it, sir."
"Mimic, prepare yourself."
"Right."
"And Tai." His piercing gaze met his brother's."Wait for me here. You'll be coming with me."
"But Kai, what about the ot-"
"They will do their job." He dismissed his worries, closing the door behind him."That is what they're good for."
Shie Hassaikai Hideout, Outside, Morning
"Are you guys sure it's a good idea for us to barge in from another side?" Hoshi asked as he and the rest of the Kachidoki Agency hid behind bushes."I mean, I saw a tons of heroes and police on my way here. Maybe they're better prepared for this than us?"
"I have a contact in the police that managed to get us a free pass for this." Ayushi lied but keeping her confident smile."We won't get in trouble for this. And besides, the Yakuza already know the heroes are coming for them from the front. Meaning they won't expect an attack from the secret exit that Bloody Mary was so graciously kind to give."
"But...don't we have to have a warrant for this?" Darby inquired, slightly unsure."I thought they had to read it before we-"
"With the evidence we have against them, we don't." Nero cut in sharply."You said it yourself, Nishikawi, what they did is unforgivable. The Baron is going down, no matter what. By the way, are you prepared? Keep in mind we don't know how long this will take us, so it's better if you go into that little form of yours."
"Yeah. I'm in Neko Mode already. If need be, I can switch to Chaos Mode as well." Darby shifted his gaze over to Takashi, who remained silent the whole time.'He must be eager to put an end to this too.'
"All right, before we head in, I want to say a few things. Don't worry, it's not a cheesy speech or anything. I know you boys are better than that. However, I want you to keep your heads cool and clear. We aren't dealing with run of the mill villains or inexperienced teenagers this time. We are going to be fighting dangerous criminals. Stick together and play it smart. We don't know what the majority of the Deadly Sins' Quirks are, so we're going to be at a disadvantage. Angelo, Shinjitsu, Exo, and Shielder. You guys are going to be our wildcards. They probably know our Neon Quirks, so we'll have it worse."
"Right." Darby, Hoshi, and Yasukage replied in unison.
Ayushi eyed Nero before giving each other a nod."All right then..." He took a step back, aiming at the wall with her finger."Rapid Fire!" She began shooting neon bullets at the wall, destroying it into pieces as the attacks kept going. In effect, there was an underground passage with a set of stairs."Okay. Here we go-"
A pair of golden eyes observed from the darkness before a familiar white beast emerged from it. Everyone jumped out of the way as Salazar's pseudo beast form crashed against a tree.
"Salazar!" Takashi sneered at his former opponent.
He was sporting a new outfit this time around. He had a red blazer with matching pants. Underneath he was wearing a white dress shirt shirt and a yellow tie. His sleeves were torn as well as the lower parts of his pants due to his paws.
"It's been a while. Or a few days, actually." Salazar climbed up to the tree, glaring down at his foes.
"How did he know we were here? More importantly, why is he with the Yakuza?" Nero inquired, confused at the turn of events."I thought Bloody Mary took him with her. But if that's the case, does she work with the Shie Hassaikai?"
"It can't be. She leaked intel on their operation and the secret passage of their hideout." Nebula smirked at the tiger-boy."So, which one is it? Are you going to cooperate? This time, we won't let you off our sights."
"We can't let him transform like before." Darby analyzed the situation, manifesting his six spheres.
"Leave him to be." Takashi took a few steps forward."I have unfinished business with this piece of crap."
"Are you crazy?!" Nebula cried out, nearly marching off to her youngest sibling.
"Yeah...last time we fought him together...we were nearly killed..." Yasukage reminded him."But with Nebula and Angelo with us...we are sure to win easier."
"Yeah, I know." He gave a sardonic grin."However, I won't give him a chance to transform again. Besides, if we all stay here together, we'll just give them more of a chance to group up. You're going to need more people to take on The Baron. I'll handle this as quickly as possible and follow you guys."
"Takashi..." Darby watched in awe."Are you sure...?"
"There's no convincing this one, Nishikawi." Angelo scoffed."He's changed and all, but he's still pretty stubborn. It's best if we trust in his ability to handle this."
Nebula looked unsure of leaving Takashi alone, but she knew they were right."Fine. But if anything comes up, I want you to run and come to us. Understood?"
"Sure, sis." He gave her a reassuring smile."Like you said before, I can change the future. If I can't do this, I won't be able to face someone like Baron."
"Tch. Taking me lightly, are we?" Salazar spat indignantly.
Nebula beckoned the others to follow her and descended down the stairs, leaving Takashi and Salazar by their lonesome in the backyard.
"You are a fool." Salazar guffawed in disbelief."You actually sent them away? Are you underestimating me or overestimating yourself?"
"Meh. I figured I could take you on by myself. I know all your petty tricks now, so I should be fine." Takashi put a hand on his hip.
"Heh. Think you got me all figured out?"
Takashi shrugged nonchalantly."Your core is not that deep. There's no much to figure out."
Salazar growled as his skin turned white and grew fur over his body."Then let's see if you can back your words up!" He broke a branch and used his second Quirk to throw it at him, missing a few inches of his head.
"Was that supposed to scare me?" Takashi inquired, genuinely confused."I don't have time for these petty tricks. Tell me, how did you know we were coming? Perhaps you are working with Bloody Mary after all and this was all a trap?"
"Well, there's no point in keeping this a secret." Salazar hummed in thought."Of course, I'm not working with her. She tricked me. Overhaul and The Baron gave me the whole rundown. She left me here and because of her, I'm forced to work with the Yakuza!"
"So, at the end of the day, you became nothing but a thug." Takashi mocked him, trying to break his confidence."It's sad how you went from having it all to becoming a mere soldier."
"Tch. Don't remind me." Salazar gritted his fangs together."I have yet to make any contact back home. I'm stranded in this piece of shit of a country because I was manipulated by Mary. However, this is just another opportunity for me. If the Hassaikai succeeds, I will benefit tremendously. They have a bigger goal than I had anticipated, and I will win from that. I am the Sin of Greed"
"So, you're willing to take a cheap win like that?' Takashi snorted in disgust."You've changed for the worst. And to think you even got my old codename."
With boiling rage, Salazar leaped over to Takashi who blasted himself in the air with his neon."Stop talking! Because of you! I lost everything!"
Takashi let out a roar as he powered up to his Overclock Stage."Then why don't get to fight for real! Come on! Transform to that giant beast form of yours! In fact, use the Trigger."
Salazar gaped in confusion."What? You are going to let me power up? Just like that?"
"Sure. I'm all up for a fair fight. It's not a real battle unless both opponents are giving it their all." He reasoned as he landed on the ground."I'll wait. I'm sure you don't need the Trigger to bulk up anymore, do you?"
"And you would be correct." Salazar grinned as his body began morphing once again. He became taller, more muscular and his face became half of a tiger and a human. His roared as he finished his transformation, his eyes scanning Takashi like a predator would a prey.
"Here you have me. Thanks for allowing me to go full power. Now, should I bring you to your friends in pieces? Or maybe just cut in half? I was going to go for just the bones, but I guess I can let you choose. After all, thanks to you, I have expectations to meet as the new Greed. I will prevail in which you failed."
"Well, don't keep me waiting." Takashi agreed to meet his challenged, neon flaring up intensely."Let's finish this!"
Shie Hassaikai Compound, Previous Boss' Room, Morning
Overhaul silently watched over the previous Boss. The only sound was the constant noise of the machines keeping the old-timer alive.
"Sorry, pops." Overhaul emotionlessly stated."But it will get quite noisy around here. Don't worry, I'll be back to heal you once I've succeeded. Until then, you will have to wait to lay down in bed."
Naturally, he got no response. It had been quite some time since he left the Boss in that state. But it was necessary for that to happen. With him pulling the strings, it was far easier to manipulate everything to fit his goals and ambitions. Of course, he also counted with something else...
"I knew you'd be here."
Overhaul didn't have to turn around to recognize his visitor. The Baron stood next to him, his eyes observing the man on the bed behind his mask.
"I apologize. Because of my actions, we are now in the middle of a possible raid. Regardless if we fend them off or not, they are bound to make things harder from now on. We will have to get a new hideout altogether."
"You sound like my brother." Kai sighed in exasperation."While it was your fault that they got evidence to get a search warrant, it was also my fault as well. I didn't know enough measures to keep our operations in the shadows. We've got careless."
"Overhaul..." The Baron breathed at his words."I..."
"Teema. How long has it been since we've met?" Kai asked as they had yet to meet gaze."Remember? Back then when we were just kids?"
"I remember. You and Taichi used to be inseparable." The Baron chuckled as he reminisced of the past."Compared to know, I'd say your relationship was better."
"Well, he is at that age." Overhaul had the faintest of smiles behind his mask, though he wasn't going to admit it."But I'm glad he's come this far on his own terms. Before, he used to be so dependant of me since I'm his only relative. He didn't have any mother or father to seek guidance to, so I was the closest thing to him. Then you came along and we became sworn brothers after sharing a cup of sake. Funny how that works."
"It was my first time drinking something like that." The Baron confessed."I can't believe you made your kid brother drink that. At least we weren't that young, you and I."
"He's fine. Though I'm afraid I made him a bit of a drinker. He goes hard on the booze, almost as hard as Deidoro." Overhaul continued."Regardless, he produces good results. He's a bit rough, but he's a diamond."
"You sound uncharacteristically proud."
"Obviously, I can't be handing out compliments like that. Not even to him. I have a reputation to uphold, so I don't have time to get all chummy and express my emotions like that. It's not proper of a Yakuza. Besides, he is a bit like me in that regard. I think the last thing he would want is for me to pamper him. It doesn't suit us."
"True enough." The Baron agreed, amused."Though you can deny it all you want, he holds you in high regard. He wants to one day prove himself to be as capable as you. He envies you because you were the one who took a step forward and took charge. He wants to be like you."
"I know." Overhaul momentarily removed his mask, prompting The Baron to do the same."Funny. It's been a while since we've seen each other's faces."
"It won't be the last time." The Baron's face was covered by the shadows of the dim-lit room."This is nothing but an obstacle we can overcome. We are one step closer to mass-producing the Quirk-erasing bullets. It will take time to gather enough resources again to make The Nutrient, however. So, we will focus solely on finding investors for your idea."
Kai sighed, feeling his face with his hands."This might be the end of the Shie Hassaikai. Regardless of the escape, we will lose a lot of our forces. Our home."
"You are wrong, Kai. As long as you and Taichi are alive, the Shie Hassaikai will never die. I came to understand that as time went by. This isn't our home. Our home is wherever you two are. I'd love to stay and chat more, but it's time to get going."
"Right." Overhaul tied his mask around his mouth again."The Precepts are going to hold the police and heroes off as we escape. Let's go."
"No." The Baron placed his mask back on, securing his hat."I will stay here behind and buy you time." He looked to see a reaction out of the corner of his eye.'I have to make an excuse to stay. I have to get the Neon Stones and feed their energy to the Crown. I can't do that if I flee as well.'
"What for?" Overhaul narrowed his eyes."You are just as important to this organization as I."
"I could never hope to be as important as you, Boss." The Baron tried to play that compliment off."I'm a nobody in this world. I have even forgotten my real name. But I'm rambling. No offense to you, but I doubt your Expendables will be enough to hold off the police and those heroes long enough for you to escape. Most of them aren't combat-oriented. As for the Sins, they will need a hand to guide them. Not to mention their goal is to take me down first since I killed Vermillion Ray and Ashe. They'll put all their main forces against me and you'd be left alone."
"I see there is no use in continuing this conversation. Fine." Kai relented, although somewhat begrudgingly."I expect to answer my call once we're far enough. I will arrange a rendezvous point to meet after this little incident is over."
"You've got it, Boss. After I'm done cleaning up the trash, I'll have their heads lined up in your honor." He got on his knees, bowing in respect as Overhaul exited the room.
'I'm sorry. But I can't let you get involved if things go wrong...Kai...'
Shie Hassaikai Compound, Armory, Morning.
"So, that's how it is." Pride said as she finished putting her shorts on. Taichi was looking away, respecting her privacy and making sure not to peek as she waited for her to get dress."Can't say I'm surprised. After learning that the intel on that drug deal was leaked from Wrath's computer, it was just a matter of time. That, and apparently some of our people have been caught distributing the Quirk-erasing bullets. Unlike the League of Villains, our moves have not only been loud, but consistent. We've been on their radar ever since that day in Kamino ward."
"I know. Shit. I can't believe everything is coming down on us like that." Envy grabbed the side of his head with his metallic arm."It's frustrating. They're going to barge into our home. Everything we worked so hard for will just disappear like that."
"It's not over." Pride stated, finishing putting her white boots on. She examined herself, passing her hand over her body."We are the best of the best. Mere third rate heroes are not going to be enough to take us down. I am an empress, as my name suggests. You are...more crucial than me at the end of the day."
"Huh?" Taichi gasped, not sure of what he heard."Mind running that back?"
The Empress has the faintest of blushes on her cheeks, but her stoic expression was still present."Do not get any funny ideas. You are destined to be below me, a member of royalty. What I meant to say was that for the plan to work, you are needed. If the Boss falls victim to an unfortunate doon, you are next in line to take over the Shie Hassaikai?"
"But will I be ready?" Taichi yelped as he felt the young woman push him out of the room. They stood in the upper floors where "office work" would be done by the regular members."I want to surpass Kai and be better than him. But when I think about the things he does and how he does it...I don't know. I don't think I have the guts for that."
"That's unusual." Pride states, a hand on her ship."Normally, you are thrilled to get into a brawl yet here you are, cowering in your boots. How unbecoming."
"It's not that. It's just..."
"Have some backbone." She frowned at his behavior."You are supposed to be almost equal to me, isn't that right? I can't have you acting like this. It'd embarrassed me. SO keep your chin up and take the words of an empress into consideration. Believe in your abilities. Remember what you're fighting for. You have plenty of goals you want to complete, isn't that so?"
"Yeah...I still haven't gone to a Muse concert yet." He lamented."I still have to become the new boss of the Yakuza and bring prosper for our organization. Bring us back to the main land."
Pride chuckled humorously, much to Taichi's dismay."Hey! It's not bad that I like girlie stuff! It's just...manly! A real man can put up with-"
"It's not your weird preferences I'm laughing at." She made herself, though the insult remained."I am quite envious of you, you know? Ironic, the sin of Pride is jealous of someone else. You have long-term goals you want to accomplish. Your mind isn't shackled by who you are today, and thus, you are free. The exact opposite of mine. My whole life, I've been walking aimlessly in this world. My goal was to rule over my kingdom in China, but you know how that turned out. Then, I made my way around underground fights until I was recruited. I devoted myself to Overhaul and The Baron, hoping it would give me a sense of belonging and fulfillment. However, it was always short-lasting. That is why I always keep myself busy with work. I want to be able to experience fulfillment to the maximum but...I have yet to do that."
"Megumi..."
"Even now, I only want to help with the plan because I want to become an empress. But once I become an empress, what then? I'm not in it for some noble cause to save humanity from Quirks. I'm in this to find a sense of purpose." She clenched her mask in her hands."In my opinion, someone with a purpose in life has a high priority. So go on. Go with the young boss and get out of here with the child. We'll take care of things here. The least we can do now is hold them off. If any of you go down, then this whole thing was pointless."
"I can fight too!" Taichi protested."I'm the third strongest in the group! You guys need me!"
"Do we?" She scoffed."You are underestimating us, then. I doubt they'll even get past Greed and the others."
"She's right, master." Maria appeared from behind, putting her hand on Taichi's shoulder."I'll stay behind and make sure no harm comes to you. That was my original purpose, correct? To make no sure harm comes to you."
"Maria..." Taichi closed his eyes, allowing her to engulf him in a hug."I better see you in perfect shape when we see each other again. I don't feel like putting you back together. It's a hassled."
"You've got it, Master." She smiled at his response. She stood back, allowing Pride and Envy to glare at each other. She walked past him, stopping a few inches away.
"Well. Here we go. It'll be some time before we catch up with you guys. Most likely, we'll be hunted down so we'll wait until the heat goes down so we don't bring any trouble for the Boss."
"I'm counting on you to make sure you give them hell, Shelter Girl." He tapped her back with his fist.
She clicked her tongue, advertising her gaze to the ground and returning the gesture, feeling his back with her knuckles."Like I need you to tell me, Spoiled Brat."
Taichi nodded and rushed away from the area, leaving the two females alone.
"What's the situation?"
"Well, the heroes have a search warrant, and our guys are putting a struggle but they have the police backing them up," Maria explained to her superior.
"What about our VIP visitors?"
"I sent Salazar to meet them." She responded."Luckily, he'll take out a few of them. Of course, I told him to spare the Kachidokis, since that is what The Baron wants."
"Then I guess the rest is for us to wait." She surmised as she put on her mask."We'll meet up with the Captain in the underground systems. We'll be blocking the other path that leads to where Overhaul is heading, in case they try to intercept him."
"Right." Maria nodded, following Megumi close behind as they went downstairs.
Shie Hassaikai Compound, Backyard, Morning
Takashi was leaping from place to place, avoiding the rocks that Salazar was throwing at him. He used some trees to find cover, but Salazar's throwing power was cutting them down easily.
'I have to get inside.' Takashi clicked his tongue as he jumped off a branch before the tree collapsed.'If this gets too crazy, our attacks will eventually reach the highway behind this place. It will involve innocent civilians.'
"You aren't paying attention, Kachidoki!"
Taichi barely missed Salazar, who had jumped over him and nearly impaled him with one of his claws.
"Missed m-WOAH!" A tail wrapped around his ankle pulled him up in the sky.
"I'll return you the favor, you piece of garbage!" Salazar growled as he began to spin around rapidly while not letting go of his opponent.
Takashi screamed as he unleashed a neon blast that stopped the momentum of the rotation, momentarily surprising Salazar but gave him enough time to kick him in the face and sent him back to the ground.
"I knew it! Without the trigger, you aren't as powerful as you were. Compared to before, you're actually not that much bigger."
"Shut up..." Salazar hissed, sitting up."However, I'm going to admit that I'm not as strong as I was back when we first fought. If anything, you just might be able to beat me."
"You don't seem that surprised." Takashi analyzed his foe, noticing his carnal grin."In fact, you look excited."
"Oh, I am. I get to tear you to pieces. Truthfully, becoming part of the Shie Hassaikai was the most beneficial idea that I've ever come up with."
"Don't flatter yourself. I don't get how delusional you can be to call this a good idea. You were forced into it! Stop pretending everything is going to plan! Matter of fact, you probably don't have a plan!"
"Shut the fuck up!" Salazar snarled in rage."It's because of you I'm in this situation! Damn it! But I can still take it back, though! All I have to do is kill you here!" Salazar punched the ground, grabbing the rocks in his hand."See if you can dodge this!" He threw the pebbles at great speed, however, all of them seemed to miss their target.
"Uh...Where you aiming at m-" Takashi glanced down, noticing a shadow behind him getting bigger."Oh no!"
A tree was cut in half by the rocks and was slowly collapsing to the ground. Using his neon, he blasted himself in the air.
"It's not over yet, Kachidoki!" Salazar touched the tree as it fell and used his second Quirk to enhance the throw, launching the tree like a missile.
"GRAAAAHHHH!" Takashi let out more neon as he kept the tree from hitting him with his aura.
"I got you now!" Salazar had jumped up in the sky, grabbing the tree again with his paws and gave it another push, multiplying the strength of his throw even more.
"Shi-"
Takashi's voice was cut short as he was launched in the air along with the tree.
"I'm going too far!" Takashi cried out as he cut the tree with a neon blade."Although, this is a good chance for me to attack. He won't see it coming. Hopefully, I'll be able to track him and get him inside. Here goes...HYA!"
Takashi created two neon spheres of considerable size in the air."Okay. It's time to get to work." His neon turned off, going back to his regular appearance.
"What's he doing up there?" Salazar squinted his eyes at the sky, noticing three shining things circling around one another."Is this some sort of new attack? How absurd. His aim can't possibly reach me from up there. He could hit another building nearby.
The light began descending down at him at incredible speed, almost like meteors falling from the sky.
"Here it comes!" Salazar punched the ground with his fists, grabbing the rocks and grinding them together. He crossed his arms before splaying them apart, launching a rain of projectiles at the first light.
The light exploded into dust while the other two continued their path.
"Damn you!" Salazar ran up to a small artificial fountain and grabbed a huge piece of rock, tossing it at the second light, causing it to explode into dust as well.
"I can't see!" Salazar covered his face from the purple smoke surrounding him.
"AMETHYST!"
Salazar saw how the dust dissipated, revealing Takashi in front of him with his body covered in neon. The neon mantle dispersed, turning back into his Overclock Stage.
"ASTEROID!"
Salazar was headbutted in the chest with such force, he nearly passed out from the impact and pain. He was sent flying towards the door, breaking it along with whatever happened to be past it.
"Alright!" Takashi cheered before chasing after the weretiger. He entered through the broken trap door and descended the stairs, entering a spacious gray room."Not much for aesthetics."
Salazar was dozing off, his head spinning around as he felt himself slowly succumb to the darkness.
"Stop fighting it." Takashi advised."Just sleep. You've done enough as it is. It's over."
"Like hell!" Salazar stabbed himself on the side of his body with one of his claws, causing him to erupt in agony.
"What are you doing?!" Takashi stumbled backward, taken back by his action.
Salazar hissed as he felt the pain bring his body back from near unconsciousness and stood up."It's too soon to call it a day, Kachidoki. That attack just now was splendid, but I can tell it was your best move. And that didn't bring me down."
"Then I'll just have to come up with a new trick!" Takashi took a fighting stance."There isn't much you can throw at me in here other than rocks. So good luck with that."
"Tch. If you think all I can do is throw you around, you're mistaken." He stood in all fours, prepared to attack."You are fighting the head of the Salazar dynasty. You are dead!"
Shie Hassaikai Compound, Underground Tunnels, Morning
"Nova is taking an awful lot of time," Shinjitus observed as he glanced back to where they had come from.
"But Salazar hasn't caught up with us." Angelo pointed out."They must still be fighting. And if they still are fighting, they must be evenly matched."
"That's good, right?!" Hoshi asked for reassurance, but no one said anything."I mean..."
"He'll be fine. He's my little brother after all." Nebula smiled behind her visor."Halt!"
The group stopped abruptly as they noticed someone walking towards them. It was a lanky man dressed in black caring a cane and a suitcase.
"Hey!" Darby attempted to go at him, but Nebula placed her hand in front of him."Who are you?"
"Ah, so it seems they were right. Visitors. I am known as the Sin of Gluttony. Pleased to make your acquaintance." Gluttony bowed down, removing his hat as if he were a gentleman.
"So, he's with the Seven Deadly Sins..." Shielder grimaced behind his goggles.
"Sin of Gluttony, though?" Hisashi rose a brow."I mean, no offense but...you don't look like it."
The man in question chuckled at his response."Goodness, I get that a lot, you know? There are other forms to be a glutton, my dear boy. What I savor the most is knowledge. I'd do anything to stay on my game. For that reason, I already know all about you lot."
"Do you now?" Angelo snapped."Do you think mere data is enough to determine our abilities? Leave this guy to me."
"Angelo!" Nebula gasped at his choice."We can't!"
"Babe." He cut her off."We can't waste our time in one person. If it makes you feel better, I'll take one of the newbies with me. We'll get this done fast."
"I'll stay..." Shielder rose his hand, earning a nod from the older male.
"There you have it. I'm sure we can handle this old man no problem." Nero stated condescendingly."We'll catch up in no time."
"If that's the case, we should probably follow Angelo's advice." Darby shifted his gaze to an adjacent path."I'll go through here with someone else."
"Count me in." Exo put his hand on Darby's shoulder.
"Okay. Okay, you got me." Nebula sighed."Stay close together. If you find danger you can't handle, come and look for us. No shame in that. If you find The Baron, run immediately. If you see Overhaul, your call. We're not here for him but you can still subdue him." She looked sternly at her fiance."Stay safe. Okay?"
"You got it." He poked her in the nose playfully."No problems with you, right, Gluttony?"
"None at all. In fact, I love a challenge. If all of you stayed together here, I'd have no problem dealing with you all."
Angelo scoffed, hands on his hips as he watched the other two groups go their separate ways."You ready, Shielder? Stay behind until I tell you so. We don't know what he's capable of."
"Right." Yasukage nodded, taking a step back and giving his senior more space.
"Alright. Let's do this, Guerra." Angelo called to his sword and he unsheathed it, stabbing the floor with it.
"What a peculiar blade." Gluttony pointed out with interest."The handle...it looks as though it were part of a motorcycle."
"No shit." He moved his wrist as his sword came to life, igniting in flames."Show me what you got."
"My pleasure." The man put his suitcase down, reaching for his coat and pulling knives tied together as he threw them without wasting a second.
Angelo snorted, blocking the knives with his sword with ease."Is this really all you've got?"
"But of course not." Gluttony had managed to close the distance in a short amount of time, hitting Angelo with the back of his cane in the forehead, causing him to stumble backward. Gluttony moved the strings back, shooting the knives and piercing Angelo's body in various parts.
"Angelo...!" Shielder gasped as he watched his senpai looking like a hedgehog.
"Now...this is a problem." Angelo hissed as the knives began removing themselves out of his body.
"Oh! Very impressive!" Gluttony clapped earnestly."I see your Quirk involves a bit of a healing factor. As expected of a demon."
"Demon...?" Shielder parroted, not understanding what he meant.
"Show me more of your power, Angelo!" Gluttony grabbed his cane and rushed at the brown-haired young man. He spat on the ground as he began to engage in an exchange of rapid blows against his foe.
Gluttony moved elegantly, almost rhythmically. He had his free hand behind his back and whenever he would switch, he would do it without a problem. Nero was constantly on the defense, trying to figure out what his opponent was planning.
"Fascinating! You are giving me such wonderful data!" Gluttony kicked Angelo in the stomach and jumped in the air, grabbing his hand and throwing it at him.
Angello used his sword, Guerra, to block the attack.'The stupid hat is sharp enough to hold Guerra in place.' With a battle cry, he sent back the blade where it had come from.
Gluttony graciously used his cane to grabbed the hat and stop its momentum, putting it back on his head.
"He's very skilled, that's for sure." Angelo came to the conclusion, a smirk gracing his features."I guess this won't be a wash after all."
"It very well could be." Gluttony walked up to his suitcase, opening it up."If you show me that demonic power of yours, perhaps you could finish me off."
"Not a chance. I don't need to rely on that." Angelo grimaced his grip on his blade tightening.
"Sure? That's a pity. I was expecting to learn more about your Quirk, Yugo."
"Stop using my name so carelessly." Angelo snarled as he rushed at the man. Gluttony sighed, moving his cane with a swift move and unsheathing a blade from it, and clashing against Angelo.
"So, this is your weapon?"
"Like it? I like rapiers and this one works well for my own desires." He quickly took a tube with red liquid inside.
His rapier was unlike any regular rapier Angelo had ever seen. Its hilt possessed four prongs that encase the revolver-like chamber around the ricasso instead of a bow type hand-guard that is common among most rapiers, in a manner somewhat alike to a swept hilt. The revolving chamber is constantly stocked with red, cyan, violet, white, yellow, and blue liquids inside.
Gluttony pressed a button as the empty shell of the once full red liquid landed on the floor and thrust his weapon forward, cutting Angelo's cheek as he jumped back but failed to do it in time.
The second in command of the Kachidoki Agency skidded backward to where he originally stood, cleaning the blood off his cheek as the wound began to give out a faint smoke.
"Not bad. But now it's mine-"
Angelo dropped to the ground, his body refusing to answer to him.'What? What just happened?'
"Angelo...!" Shielder rushed over to his fallen friend and checked him over."What was that...? He just scratched his face with that rapier of his..."
"Here's where my Quirk comes into play, my dear boys." Gluttony waved his now rapier around as if he was entranced."It's been a while since I've used this as a rapier instead of a cane. Anyway, where was I? Oh, right. I suppose I can tell you about my Quirk to make the playing field even. I sweat a particular material. A faint toxin that by itself is harmless to any living creature. But when mixed with other chemicals, it can be a devastating weapon. Not to worry, I didn't poison him to kill him. It's a mere test to see what it does. Right now, his whole body must be broken into pieces, metaphorically. He lost control over his body. Though he can move, his body reacts the exact opposite."
Angelo tried moving his right arm, but instead, he moved his head to the side."The fuck?!"
"Now you know." Gluttony said pleasingly."So, are you prepared to be my test subjects?"
"Let me tag in, Angelo..." Shielder stood in front of him protectively."His strength relies on that rapier of his, which he...uses to cut through a person and...put the toxin inside a person's body through...the cut...But so it happens that doesn't...work against me..." He pulled a piece of concrete from his pocket as his arms began cladding themselves in the material.
"Oh?" Gluttony observed in great interest."So that's your Quirk in action. I'm glad I can see it up close. You will be a nice specimen for me to work with."
"Be on your guard...Shielder...at least until I regain control over my body..." Angelo muttered as he continued moving his limbs slowly.
"I know..." Yasukage nodded as he eyed his opponent carefully."Leave this to me..."
And so, the Shie Hassaikai Raid begins and two of the Sins engage in a fight against the Kachidoki Agency. I've been waiting a long time to reach this part of the season, so let's make it memorable.
I decided to give my OCs voices, just so you can picture them in your head if you want.
Darby Nishikaw (Shinjitsu): Vic Mignogna
Takashi Kachidoki (Nova): Johnny Yong Bosch
Ayushi Kachidoki (Nebula): Caitlin Glass
Yugo Nakahara (Nero/Angelo): Xander Mobus
Hisashi Kachidoki (Comet):Austin Tindle
Nagito Yasukage (Shield): Matt Shipman
Matsuda Hoshi (Exo): Robert Howard McCollum
Seven Deadly Sins:
The Baron/Wrath/Teema: Daniel Southworth
Megumi (Pride/Empress): Cherami Leigh Kuehn
Taichi Chisaki (Envy/Accelerator): Ben Diskin
Sloth: Kirk Thornton
Gluttony: Ed Blaylock
Junpei Terazaka (Lust): Kyle McCarley
Rafael Salazar (Greed/Weretiger): Patrick Seitz
Maria: Felecia Angelle
Miscellaneous:
Vermillion Ray: Jamieson Price
Ren Nishikawi: Kaiji Tang
Tsubaki Nanaya(Ashe): Christine Auten
Bloody Mary: Stephanie Young
I'll add on as the story progresses or I remember. I know I'm missing some characters here and there but these are the main ones right now.
