Patrols, some would say that to be a true hero one must constantly be on active patrol and be ever vigilant. But once a hero leaves the status of C class they often tend to get lazy, as with their higher status they believe that they only need to do heroic deeds when something worthy of their ranking, (or something that will better their popularity with the public), arises as then it would be the best opportunity. But not all B, A, and S class heroes feel this way, in fact a decent few still do active patrols as they feel it is their duty as heroes to do so regardless of their rank or power, such as Bunji of The House of Evolution. Now Bunji wasn't the only one of the house who did patrols, as Atomu, Chikara, Kamakyuri, and Mutsuko were also heroes, but the thing was that even with him being a lion complete with claws and fangs, he still had that massive fluffy mane of his and was basically a giant cat which made him easier to approach than the others.
Not to say the others were standoffish of course, but since Atomu was a cyborg gorilla who looked fairly intimidating with his helmet on, Kamakyuri was a samurai looking praying mantis with huge blades for hands, Mutsuko was a giant mosquito who had a clearly visible abdomen filled with blood, and Chikara was a giant beetle who had the potential of going full out berserk, they were less approached by civilians for non hero things like making appearances at stores or some other kind of promotional work. But it did also help that he was often found playing with children, for as stated he was a very approachable person from his appearance alone but as people got to see his personality too they warmed up to him even more, making him quite popular for a B class hero. So popular in fact that he found himself being stopped every few feet or so by someone who wanted an autograph, a picture, or even a chance to touch his mane to see how soft it was. And while perhaps in another life he would be the kind of person to let such treatment go to his head and inflate his ego as "The Beast King", the truth was it was very humbling for him as he somewhat saw himself as a bit of an outsider due to him being what he was, and it made him happy that no one seemed scared of him.
Well, no one except for criminals and monsters that was.
"ALRIGHT EVERYONE GET ON THE GROUND!" A man dressed in a suit with a devil mask covering his face shouted as he entered a bank, a few rounds being fired to the ceiling from the shotgun he held in his hands.
Everyone besides the two other men that wore the same attire and mask as he did immediately ducked behind something or simply dropped to the floor, a variety of shrieks and cries coming from them all as they did.
"Ten minutes!" The one on the left told the other two as he went to the tellers while their leader and the other one made sure to keep the crowd controlled.
"Look, we could give you all some kind of story about how we're here for the bank's money and not yours, but the truth is we don't care whose money this is so long as it leaves in our pockets." The leader told them as he walked around waving his shotgun causally from side to side as he did.
"Yeah, so just keep your damn mouths shut and stay to the ground, anyone who tries anything will be blown the fuck away!" The other shouted as he used his gun, a semi automatic rifle, to fill a nearby section of the floor with bullet damage, effectively terrifying everyone even further.
As for the third member of their crew, he was being both swift and efficient in gathering the money from the tellers, making sure to keep them reminded that if he saw their hands move in any way he didn't like, he'd just blow their brains out with the pistol he wielded and move onto the next teller.
"That's it that's it." He said as the last teller finished giving him all the money they had "Alright! that's all of it!" He told the other two as he walked over to them, the cash secured in a large laundry bag that he held in his other hand.
"Thank you ladies and gentlemen for being perfect hostages today." Their leader said as he gave them a slight bow "Maybe we'll see you again during another perfectly executed heist of ours~" He mused as he and his cohorts exited the bank.
Even though they had all seen the three men walk out through the doors, no one felt brave enough to get to their feet yet as they weren't sure if they were going to come back or not. But just as a few more moments passed by and it seemed like the ordeal was truly over, all three men suddenly came flying back in through the doors with such a force that they were sent into the wall on the other side of the room. Feeling even more shock fill their forms, everyone slowly looked to where the doors were once located only to find a sight that would replace their fear and worry with excitement and joy.
"IT'S THE BEAST KING!" A man exclaimed as Bunji stood there looking at the opening he created.
"Sorry about the doors, I'll make sure to pay for the damage." He said aloud as he looked down at the two destroyed doors.
However, before he could say or do anything more everyone got up to their feet and immediately surrounded him, cheering and praising him for his act of heroism.
"That was amazing Beast King!" "You're so strong! I bet that didn't even break a sweat right?" "Thank you so much for saving us!"
"It was nothing really." He said with a smile as he rubbed the back of his head "To be honest I was just walking by when I saw them leaving the bank, but since they were wearing masks and holding guns I figured they weren't customers." He explained.
"Still you stopped them from getting away with the money! you're a hero Beast King!" A woman told him earning a resounding "Yeah!" from everyone else.
"Well it is my job, but I'm still glad I could help." He said as he looked towards the three unconscious robbers that now laid on the floor "I'll take these guys in so you all can get on with your day, and like I said I'll take care of the damage too so don't worry about it." He assured as he walked over and easily lifted all three of them up with one arm.
And so, with a robbery successfully stopped and his name being cheered by the people, Bunji left with the robbers in tow to turn them over to the authorities.
"Wow that's awesome!" A young boy said as he sat atop of Bunji's chest "So did they have guns?" He asked as he looked towards him.
While the world around him was quickly accepting him as a hero and a member of it's society, the fact was that Bunji was most popular, appreciated, respected, and adored by children everywhere, for while to villains and foes he was a ferocious beast to children he was about as harmful as a newborn kitten.
"Yup, but they didn't get a chance to use them since I punched them through a wall." He replied which caused the young girl who sat near his head to look at him with widened eyes.
"You punched all three of them?!" She asked baffled causing him to chuckle.
"Of course he did! look at his hands, they're huge!" Another boy exclaimed as he held up one of Bunji's arms "Or are they paws?" He asked.
"They're both actually, so either works." Bunji told him as another little girl buried herself in his mane.
"You're fur is so soft!" She complimented as she hugged his neck "You're way softer than any of my plushies!" She added causing him to laugh.
"Thank you, I take good care of my fur." He replied.
"Kids! it's time to go!" One of the moms who sat on a nearby bench called to them, causing them all to release a groan.
"But mom can't we stay a little longer? Bunji was telling us about the robbery he stopped!" The little boy who sat on his chest protested.
"Sorry sweetie, it's getting late and your father will be home soon." She told him as she walked over.
Releasing another group groan the children begrudingly said their goodbyes to Bunji before returning to their mothers.
"Could you wait for me for just a moment hon? I need to talk to Bunji about something." She told her son earning a nod in response "Good, I'll only be just a moment." She assured as he went to the bench and sat down.
"Is something wrong?" He asked he got into an upright position.
"Oh no not at all, I was actually going to ask you something." She said.
"Hm?" He hummed raising an eyebrow as he did.
"I know this isn't something you would normally do, but my son's birthday is coming up and I was wondering if you would come by so he and the kids could play with you during the party, it would mean the world to him and the others." She said causing him to smile.
"Really? you'd want me at your son's party?" He asked as he got to his feet "Don't you think I'd be a little big though? or that the other parents might be a little concerned?" He asked causing her to smile as well.
"Oh not at all, in fact we all thought about asking you but were unsure if you'd even humor the idea." She admitted.
"Well, if it really wouldn't be any trouble, then sure I'd love to do it." He told her causing her to clap her hands.
"Oh thank you so much Bunji! I'll be sure to give you a proper invite when the date get's closer, see you tomorrow!" She said before walking away to rejoin her son.
Waving goodbye to the mother and her child, once they were gone from sight Bunji took his leave of the playground heading back to home.
"Being a hero's pretty great." He said to himself as he looked up to the sky.