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"Hey, Shigiraki, how long are you gonna read that?" Spinner asked Tomura who was sitting in the corner reading the original literature which was written by Hachiman himself.
"...Hm." He grunted as he continued reading until the very end of the story.
"... What a wasted story." He said closing the manga. "For a story it has heart, but ended with just a cliffhanger." Tomura looked at the drawing which was not as professional than any mangaka, but was pretty good.
"Who knows, this story would probably have bad reviews if this were a continuation." Shigiraki have said closing the book.
Spinner looked at Tomura ever being interested in a one-shot book he had read. The two of them have some similarities in interest even for video games, but this was a story from the guy who broke his arm and is responsible for Magne death. Whatever it happened at the household he visited Shigiraki cannot stop being deadpanned as he is, or ever been before.
No matter how grotesque the drawing or how the story goes it has vexed him, yet a bit complicated from the inside.
"...I'll be cheering you on... Tenko!"
A voice suddenly triggered him.
He decayed the book, which was the only copy but who knows if Hachiman ever remembers his ridiculous manga.
"So, who's path are you following... Tenko?"
Shigiraki walked outside of the hideout and soon decayed the backward.
The whole area was trembled of deceased grass and fallen ground of dirt.
Three of the three of the vanguards have looked outside seeing how he dealt with his sudden tantrum. They don't know why or how he did it but they him take the breather he needed.
"I'm the one who decides my own decision..." He said as he continues his tantrum. "No one controls me... No One!"
Shie Hassaikai
Inside the small compound room far from where the League of Villains recruitment, only one person did not attend their welcoming, for he is keeping his own granfather company in the room. His granfather, the former boss of the Shie Hassaikai, is currently bedridden due to a possible long term coma. From what he was told by his brother their adopted parent was put into a coma state more than a few months. It probably happened during his education for hero he first heard the story, Hachiman stand by his side for the night looking back at what had to come of all of this.
Before it happened, Chisaki was asking about his involvement with the drugs, and to stay away from what he's doing and focus on his own path. After their feud, their grandfather was talking to himself as he looked at the family photo, and soon collapsed so suddenly.
The doctors they provided have resulted his sudden collapse to be either a brain aneurysm or what could have been cancer at that time. They were still having results of the sudden collapse, but rest assure there hasn't been any signs of sickness at that.
He hadn't waken up since.
Hachiman looked at his grandfather sleeping in the bed looking very peaceful after dealing with all the shit he had to dealt with. Nothing but some syringe attached different tubes for him enable his breathing and monitors linked to his hear and pulse.
Everyday he visit his grandfather.
It had been so long seeing him; looking at him so peaceful makes him feel so disappointed for his absence.
If only he was there at the time.
Kai entered the room seeing how mournful his little brother is. Seeing this have started an odd emotions in Kai as he looked at the promise he had kept for his Pops. He wanted Tachibana to come home after he was thrown out. For years everyone have been on the search for his sudden absence. And now with the former boss in a coma stasis, without his long lost brother he can't really trust anyone. Of all the people he can ever sworn to trust and to ever repay an honor it was his adopted father. Tachibana is also an exception of being close, but he never really ever express such emotion. Or at least he doesn't know how to be an older brother the moment they made an oath.
"For so long we have been searching for you..." Kai explained placing his hand on Hachiman's shoulder. "He hadn't given up on you." He said before Hachiman remove his hand.
"And who's fault was that?" Hachiman have asked with demeanor. "For so long I have finally return, and now I may never be able to tell him what I have been through!" Hachiman looked at his brother with disgust and despair across his face. For four years Hachiman had gotten through certain hell which leads him being entitle villain.
"For so long, I have wanted to return home with the same open arms you two, and the rest of the household, have ever given me. But I never wanted to be much of a nuisance the household already has. That's why I did what gramps wanted us to do, follow our own paths..." Hachiman gripped his fists piercing deeply into his skin as it bleeds holding on the exasperation he yearns. "So, why... why of all times, do you want me here!?" Hachiman have demanded his brother.
Kai looked at his brother so differently as he ever was. Before he was a ferocious down-to-earth teen, he was always the crybaby following his brother. The times when these two have trained both minds and own handcrafted fighting skills Hachiman would lose both. Now, after four years being by himself he have evolved into something more than just a typical teen.
"Come on, I want to show you something." Kai requested mysteriously.
Tachibana have looked more dumbfounded than ever as he follow his brother.
Furthermore, the two of them went far below the compound. It was a longer path than any other halls Hachiman have been through. Quickly he understood the pathway as it turns out to be the directions to the laboratory.
Hachiman was told to never go down there. It was demanded by their grandfather, for he wishes preventing them to ever getting into the drug business. Hachiman have took notice the huge compound which was filled with bloodstains on the floor along what looked like strapped in chair with cuffs on each limb. At the sides were surgical utensils which were also covered in blood as if it were used a while ago. And ther monitors on the other sides were filled with research of the new drug and multiple blueprints with different designs. Whatever was going on in the compound Tachibana wishes not to know; knowing his brother he was filled with idealistic conception of improving his research.
"Two days ago, Shigiraki brought over the bullet of which erases any quirk." Kai have explained walking towards the monitor. "We've been selling these for almost any cartel of the underground, and hoping to use it for both better profit and erasing any types of quirks." He said revealing two of the samples of different he had created for these past years. "And as result, heroes and criminals have lost their quirks for a good limited time. Despite the success there are only limited times which also fail. Both fifty-fifty." He soon revealed the formula which have taken him for a long time to make a success. The impressive part of the project is every bullet they create and revamp have been a euphoric achievement each step at a time. "But as we continued and sell, the quirk erasing have been making progress as well as time begins to last longer." Kai have said revealing all results from different test subjects on the streets.
"That even goes for TRIGGER as well." He said showing another test subjects. "All these men quirks have gone beyond the limits to which would last years worth of training. Or even revealing the true nature of the quirks aspects. With these two making progress, imagine using these for those who wishes not to live as a quirk users." Kai was slowly showing his praiseworthy goal as more results have been shown on the screen. "And for those who stand against our way, we can use these products upon our enemies, and the Pros. No longer we will live underground and be wiped out by this plague." Kai have started to shown much more of his victorious plan.
"We, the Shie Hassakai, will once again rule this world... We will clean the Hero-sickness... And I, will finally accomplish Pops dream! And I am not doing this alone!"
Kai have said his speech for his younger brother, who started to see another picture of what Kai will be accomplish. A result being different every try and slowly processing. For whatever possibility Kai had to do for making every data a new result there may be a chance people not wanting a quirk can live differently.
Maybe there won't be much more segregation today's society.
And maybe someone can live as a normal human being.
"... Kai," Hachiman have called his brother.
"Can something like this... really solve both solution?" Hachiman have begun asking multiple questions as he looked at both prototype items. "Is this even right?"
Kai gotten closer towards his younger brother who was giving an expression of little expectation.
"I don't know what you're doing, but would this be inhuman... we're not Gods, and something like this-" Hachiman was starting to feel loss. Everything he had gone through was always for the right reason which turns out to be unfortunate.
All the good deeds, all the aspects, everything was only gave him more trouble.
Hachiman has stopped eating food because of what he is.
"Shin," Kai was walking onwards. He placed both his hand on Hachiman's shoulders for the closure he may needed. "What I am dong is for the greater good... sometimes, sacrifices are to be made." Kai then shown him the screen of how enthusiastic one of the test subject was as he discover the sample.
He was born with multiple horns and was practically seen as a monster to the whole society. Even his own kin have suffered more for being raised by someone with a mutated quirk. For only a few minutes he was crying out the result; and he is expecting the full vaccine of the erasing drug. The enthusiasm have started to give Hachiman a strange feeling.
"If we do this, together, every man, women, and child won't have to so much suffering like we have." Kai said looking at the result. "We can truly live freely as we want from this plague." Kai have finished his explanation of every result of his plan.
In order to make the achievement they had to abandoned their own humanity to cure everyone in this world. An equivalent exchange per se, there be more research on test subjects, there be absolute results for success.
Out of the desk, there was something gifted for his little brother. Hachiman opened it which revealed a mask. The mask was not exactly like the plague masks like his brother or any of the top guards. This mask was custom made in order for him to breath through air. It was attached from half his face to his neck for him to breathe clearly, for it has been almost a week since he ever breathe. The design he was going for is an old demon samurai mask since his name was "Hachi" and s as demonic he ever be.
"I'll think about it."
Hachiman have said his answer leaving his brother alone in the huge compound.
Meanwhile, with the two recruitments, Twice and Toga were walking down the hallways looking for a room they can chill. the meeting they had went smoothly. However there were slight objectives they must order.
Earlier
"So, we had to come here. Boss's orders, I'm Toga." The crazy blonde bun hair have introduced herself.
"I ain't forgiving a single one of ya! Nice to be working with you!" Twice said with his contradictions.
In the room everyone was gathered in the room. Most of them are Shie Hassaikai Founders and the Eight Bullets.
"Sorry we're late, Overhaul." Chronos explained. "I brought them the long way just in case."
Inside the almost cramped compound everyone have been settled. All of them were members of the Shie Hassaikai and body guard of the organization.
Some of them have lost their dignity at one point. Ever since then Overhaul have seen them much more worthy for the Yakuza, and a reason to live their lives. Chisaki have always seen those who are truly worth keeping; whether they're miserable or trash Chisaki knew there is always electrifying in his people. That's one of the reason Hachiman have learned from his brother. No matter how pathetic or miserable people can be there is something more than they're worth.
"So, sorry about Magne." Chisaki apologies to the group. "I really didn't mean to kill him-"
"Her!" Twice and Toga have corrected him.
"Simply follow my orders, just like any other member of the gang." Chisaki have said their roles. "That said, I'd like you're details of your quirks. That way it be easier for teamwork." Chisaki asked for the details of their quirk. However, it turns out they have objections of answering the group leader's request.
"Sorry, but we don't feel the need to tell you." Himiko have said. "We still don't like you guys."
"Stop screwing with us and give us some answers!" The little short man have said angrily with a different tone. "You mocking us, you brats!?" He continued yelling.
As much as they wanted the two league members explaining their quirks it wasn't going nowhere. They had no choice but to have them explained by force. Only one of them Eight Bulelt have to use their quirks which have revealed alot of information.
"I can use my quirk to clone anything, but I need a really clear image to do it!" Jin have said his part of the bargain. "Without a perfect image it be garbage! If we're talking people I need height and chest measurements, shoes size, and all sorts of data. Only difference from the original is endurance! Cone'll be crumble away after a certain amount of damage! And I can only make two clones at a time, but the second one will be weaker! I won't clone myself for personal reasons!" Awkwardly back to his own sanity, Twice have flabbergasted the sudden explanation. As much as he wanted to explain to Himiko for his sudden suggestion to drop information, she suddenly explained her quirk as well.
"I can transform into a person once I drink their blood." She announced the group. "The blood basically turns into energy, so drinking more means I can stay transformed longer. A full cup's worht gives me a day work with." She said her amount of energy like any limit of power. "If I drink a whole bunch of people's blood, that gives me more options. The transformation includes their clothes too. It's a little embarrassing, cuz I gotta strip down the first unless I want my own clothes layered the on top." Because of her sudden explanation Twice have given her an, I told ya so, gesture.
"One more thing..." One of the members from the Eight Bullets have stepped up.
"Did you hear anything from Shigiraki about betraying us?" Shin Nemoto, quirk: confession. His quirk would allow him to force his victims to answer truthfully after he asks a question.
"... Nope!" Both of them answered.
"Great." Chisaki said getting up from the couch. "I hereby you two as members of the Hassaikai, but as wanted criminals, you can't exactly run free." Kai have announced leaving the room.
"House arrest!?" Twice said angrily.
"Hn! But I wanna be free." Himiko pouted.
"You'll get your freedom when once you earn our trust." Chisaki have explained the trust issue.
The little short bird walked up the interns looking down on them.
"That's right!? Just do as we say! We're the yakuza, so you'd better not look down on us!" Mimic have threatened them. "We're gonna rise up again to take control of society from the shadows! The Yakuza will have a revival! That's our bedridden boss's greatest dream, and we're gonna make it happen!" The little man have used up all his lungs and take another breather.
Furthermore, all of the members have gathered up to meet the new recruits. The League of Villains and the Shie Hassaikai are now official allies.
Compound- Hallway
"This is lame..." Himiko have said waving her knife. "This is not what I sign up for."
"Neither have I, but damn don't we need the cash!" Twice said to himself loudly.
"Are we getting paid?" Himiko asked the black jumpsuit man. "Have we ever been paid at all?" She continued questioning until they both ended up deep silence. They end up changing the topic.
"A door!" Twice said enthusiastically.
He skipped his way after the door and soon open it without hesitation. Eventually, Twice jumped into the bunk bed he immediately witnessed. The bed collapsed on top of the bottom bunk. After he broke the bunkbed scarlet colors were slowly spread bed sheets.
"Oh My God! I killed someone!" Jin said shreiking like a high schooler.
"Or something." Toga eventually recognize the blood. "Nevermind, it's cranberry juice."
"How the fuck didn't you see me?!" Underneath the bunk bed was Hachiman who was deep in thought. He pushed Jin off the bed and has to remove all of the piled wood Jin broke; because of that Hachiman no longer has a bunk bed.
"Hachi-Kun! It's you!" Jin is surprise. "But why?!"
Hachiman got up and remove everything off the bed. It was an old bed so that power slam Twice had done made everything broke into pieces. He finished the bed and introduce the whole small compound.
"This is my room." He said revealing the whole vacancy.
"You live here!?" He said looking at the collectable games and manga.
"Yeah... This is my home..." Hachiman said sitting lying back on his bed.
"So cool! Not as cool as myself!" Twice exchange his thoughts to himself.
Twice enjoy playing the game Hachiman has. Everything they had thought about being here was starting to be less boring that they expect. At least one of them were entertain. Toga looked over at the guy who was moping. She had no interest to what others are thinking only if that person is someone she absolutely like. Whether it be different gender she only cares about who truly has the charm with pain alongside. But for Hachiman he was nothing interesting for Toga. Ever since Toga was saved from the uncontrollable nomu which would've killed her, she had hated Hachiman for what he had done. He had saved her as if he cared about anything. In this world, there shouldn't be anyone who has a chivalry to save anyone.
Anyone who happens to be entitled villain, someone who has an ability to drink whole cup of blood and turned into someone, somebody who had to live a life of the so-called normality, all of these is something no one would ever care for.
So, why bother to save her?
It's very vexing.
"Must be nice to come back home." She said with a deadpanned face.
"Don't think I enjoy living here." Hachiman said looking at the wall. "It brings memories... sad memories." Hachiman explained.
"Your so full of shit." She said without stuttering. "You have yourself a home where no one force you to be someone. You act like your life is bullshit, but really you have everything you ever wanted. A rich boy who have his life set easily and always been given a silver platter." Himiko have patronize the teen.
Hachiman immediately gotten off the bed slowly to speak up his mind.
"I don't really know whatever reason your bitching about, but don't go on spouting my life as if you know how I live." Hachiman have exasperated Himiko for pointing the so-called facts.
"You're the one to talk!" She blurted out. "I didn't ask you to help me, and what give you the right seeing how I feel?" Himiko continue her spazz at her savior. "If I was gonna die then I die! I don't need anyone to be a hero to save me!" Himiko have said her true emotions to what Hachiman had committed.
Hachiman stood there looking forward instead of staring at Himiko while she speaks her mind. The nostalgia hit him when she have explained her feelings. It was back when he first met his old man way before his life has been up and down. No one will ever understand the lifestyle he live in; Hachiman was never given the easy life not before the fall.
"It was never a mistake," Hachiman have said to Himiko. "I was never living the easy life... But I still care for other's no matter how we all live..." Hachiman have said stepping outside of the room.
As he left the room Toga and Twice were the only one in his room. After all that Himiko see him as some unnecessarily jackass who think of himself as a good person with bad days. In her assumption, he would never know what bad days really are.
Meanwhile, Hachiman was still thinking about the offer. Willing to put research on human beings for the possibility of erasing quirks is something inhumane. However, all results have shown positives and not so much cause of deaths. It must be painful to go through the testing, but in the end it have shown the results.
Tachibana was no longer thinking about what is right or what is wrong.
What he wants more than anything are true results. Results of which everyone will never have to be seen as a threat by accident or discriminated for whatever abilities people had. Segregation never been dead; it had been going on when humans were all born differently at the beginning of time. If such result has shown Hachiman wanted to do something of which he never have thought.
"If what he said is true..." He said looking at the mask. "Maybe... I..."
Suddenly, a voice came across his head.
For so long, he hadn't heard a voice so charismatically.
The voice repeatedly explain of what is right and what should only be destined. Maybe being with Kai was destiny for him, or maybe he shouldn't follow him. It was at a point Hachiman have almost forgot what exactly is his purpose, what is he meant to be, or why he is still living? All of these have add up of being fate.
And If anything Hachiman ever known all through his life, he never believe in fate.
When he had given thought something was approaching. He was confused from what it was; it was small and had accidentally bump only to his legs. At first he thought it was Mimic who would always change the pathways. However, it was something unexpected in the halls.
Down on the ground was a child. A child who looked so fragile from the bandages on her limbs and neck. She was all covered in white from hair to clothing. Lastly, she only had one horn on her left side of her forehead.
"... A goat?" He said getting closer to her.
The child flinched from Hachiman's approach.
"Please... Don't hurt me...!"
Her eye's were full of despair. The same expression was across her face was familiar; such an expression can be relatable for someone who have gone through fear himself. Hachiman slowly grab her arms seeing how patched she is on her body. Her whole body was shaking for being touched by someone. Tachibana can tell from her reactions and expression she has gone through hell.
"There you are, Eri."
The little girl have flinched hearing someone calling her name.
"Chrono." Hachiman called the the manager. "Who is this little girl?" Hachiman asked sternly.
"It's none of your business of who this child is." He said disgustingly. The two of them never get along. For Chronostasis he never liked Hachiman, for he was a complete irritant compare to Kai. Kai is the true man he would ever worship and be closer to. "Let's go, Eri."
Suddenly, Eri have hold onto Hachiman. The little girl had no idea what she was thinking. It was as if someone who she never met before was the only solution to stay away from Chronostasis.
"Please... don't let them... do things..."
Hearing her cry widened Hachiman ideals.
It was starting to make sense looking at the bandages and the laboratory filled with bloodstains across the floor.
It was right there Hachiman discover it was never any of the victims blood.
"Just what exactly are you doing to this child?" Hachiman's feelings are starting a higher emotion hoping for the truth. He started to hug the child back as if he is never letting her go.
"... It was a mistake to bring you back." Chrono have said. "This child is the solution for our problems, and you are in the way!" He said with a threat.
The more he hears Chronostaisis telling the truth the vexation boils Hachiman's blood.
Right when Chrono have used his hair to stab directly towards Hachiman he have tried to dodge and immediately kicked the living hell out of Chrono's face who is down on the ground. Chrono was completely on the ground seeing just how incredible Hachimans strength have gotten.
"This girl... is not a damn weaponry!" His anger have highly risen from the deep hollow.
"So tell Kai, he will not be keeping this little girl"
TO BE CONTINUED!
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