Hello everyone, I hope you like this chapter since it's the final one before break. Once it continues, I will be continuing the Flashback arc before it travels over to the next arc.
Chapter 53: Final chapter of Arc 1
"MOVE OUT OF THE WAY NOW, HE NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION!" Shouted a very worried Akashi at all the staff, being the one to wheel the bloodied Naruto on a gurney towards the closest ER. The reason why he was completely serious was because of the condition Naruto has entered all the while wearing a breather mask. Not only that but his usual healing has become very slow and unable to stop the wounds from closing by much as well as his hearts being ruptured including other organs, it was from the sudden increase of his body mass then decrease then the amount of lightning coursing through his body. While being wheeled, Naruto's eyes were open as he was staring at the ceiling but they seemed lifeless. Slowly, his eyes start to shut and with that he was consumed by darkness. While this was happening, the Doctor was looking down at Naruto in worry, seeing an image of Nana in the same condition.
"I won't fail again!" He thought with complete seriousness while passing by a wide eyed Izuku who was hist standing there in shock at seeing the condition Naruto was in, matching how Momo was in.
"Naruto..." As Izuku said it, tears filled his eyes as he couldn't help but feel admiration for his classmate. While this was going on, All For One was immediately transferred to a Prison not a moment sooner, by the time he finally came to he found himself in a prison.
THE TWO DAYS LATER, IN THE HOSPITAL IN THE MORNING
Slowly, Naruto's eyes began to open slowly with his entire body feeling numb and also exhausted as if he hadn't slept in awhile.
"W-What...happened?" Muttered Naruto who started to recall what had happened until he felt it and immediately sits up, finding his sister sitting in the side of his bed, sleeping peacefully. Seeing her like that, he couldn't help but smile gratefully as tears welled up in his eyes.
"Seems you're finally awake, been two days." Hearing that, he just turns just as the Doctor has entered the room after receiving an alert that he's regained consciousness.
"Your—..." He stopped there after noticing his hair was something and it was the mirror, he saw his hair completely white as snow.
"My...hairs white?" Spoke the confused teen and that was when he noticed the look on Akashi's face.
"What is it, is there something wrong with my hair?" When he asked that, Akashi spoke as if he were forcing himself to say something.
"I know this is sudden and you just woke up, but...you need to know about your injuries...and the repercussions of using All Might's Quirk to the pinnacle breaking point." Hearing that, Naruto just stares at the man who spoke.
"I'm sorry...there was nothing I could do, your injuries were more severe than you think." When Naruto heard that, his eyes slowly widen and as he continued, life seemed to drain from his face. As this was happening, his father was having a different experience.
AT THE PRISON FOR DANGEROUS VILLAINS
Currently sitting in silence was the restrained All For One who was wearing a straightjacket and was indeed tied to his seat by straps with a breather mask on his face. Slowly, a sinister smile formed in the injured man's face.
"My Son...you have indeed surpassed my expectations and have defeated me. But because of it, you have yet to realize that you have unknowingly made two mistakes. One of them being you should have killed All Might when you had the chance and because of it, your friend young Midoriya will have yet be able to stand on his own two feet. Unlike him, the master he'd relied on for so long has left him, gone to a place his hands can't reach. He's stroking his hatred, he's truly walking forward, at the head of the pack of beings that are far superior than him. With Boris's guidance, he will continue to foster his hatred more and more until he becomes the incarnation of Evil...and that evil will fight the Hero who stands atop all humanity, becoming the final showdown of which side is truly superior. But who knows, it may be that Tomura won't be the one standing at the top of the Monsters, after all it could be you my son. You have yet to realize what causes a Demon Prince to become evil my child, it's not how they are raised but the tails they posses. By the time you finally reach your highest number without your Beast Mode, you may very well devour your own sister and in turn soon enough become the bane of Humanity itself..." As he thought that, he felt utterly joyful. Later that very day, other things happened.
MEANWHILE BACK AT THE HOSPITAL
"So, my involvement not only caused Momo to be crippled from the waist down but also Nejire has no legs and that Fumikage can no longer be a Hero...and that includes being the main cause of your retirement." When Naruto said that, he was in the same room as All Might who's missing arm was bandaged up as well as his injuries.
"Naruto, my b—" He was cut off by Naruto speaking.
"Please, do not try and say anything. My father and brother were the reason why I did those things but it doesn't change the fact I did them. I won't go moping around like a child, but that doesn't change the fact it seems I may never be free from these chains on my heart. During that fight, for a short time I was able to move past the my heart but right now...I'm feeling it again. An unimaginable amount of guilt for being able to do nothing but that won't stop me from needing to redeem myself." After saying that, he just looks at the silent Ex-Number One Hero.
"Naruto..." As he said it, he took out a piece of paper which Naruto takes it out of confusion as looks at it.
"Would you, want to continue going to U.A? As a student and future Hero?" When Naruto heard that, his eyes merely widen all the way at hue he could say such a thing after all he had done, he felt some happiness but that still didn't change anything.
"I'll think about it..." Once that was said, with a nod of understand he walks out of the room, finding a surprised Eijiro standing there.
"Your—" He was cut off by him suddenly giving him a bow.
"Thank you for everything you've done as a Hero, All Might!" Hearing those words, he just nods in understanding.
"Later, I will be visiting each of my students parents and that includes you, I suggest after speaking with Naruto you head home quickly." Once that was said, he walks away from the student who looks at the door before entering, meeting the gaze of Naruto just after entering.
"Oh, your...Den—Eijiro." Naruto said, almost calling the red-head Denki which took a shot at his pride at how he forgot his name. After he sighs, he spoke to the now white haired young man.
"So, how are you feeling?" When he heard that, Naruto looks down at his body to see bandages all over them.
"I'm doing better...but far from fine." Hearing that, Eijiro could clearly see the troubled look on his face yet spoke.
"So, why did you—" He was caught off guard by Naruto not only cutting him off but saying "Thank you" which greatly surprises him.
"Genos told me what you said, funny thing is he was recording the whole incident and this is what got to me..." As he said it, he took out a device and pressed a button.
[If what you say is true, if breaking the rules to save a friend makes me a villain, then I'll remain a villain my entire life!]
Hearing that, Eijiro felt great embarrassment when he heard that while staring at the smiling Naruto who stopped it after pressing it again.
"Gotta say, I never expected you to say such a thing but I understand it completely. You sounded more like a vigilante then a Hero." Hearing that, he scratches the back of his head.
"I'll say it again, thanks...it seems you may have been the one who egged on all the others and for that I am truly grateful to you, my friend." When he heard that, he couldn't help but look away again in embarrassment yet spoke even while feeling it.
"So once you're out, wanna grab a bite to yet at the nearest ramen shop?" When he said that last part, Naruto's eyes widen in realization at knowing who he was and couldn't help but smile.
"Well, I'll be going now but you should talk to Momo, she's awake. You gotta talk to her about what happened, since—" He was cut off by Naruto who finally delivered the news.
"I don't have the right to see her, I crippled her for life." When Eijiro heard that, his eyes widen all the way as he thought back to how he and the others were talking to Momo and she acted weird, also having dried up tears spotted on her face as if she were crying for hours. Remembering that, he felt absolutely guilty at how he acted, talking to his classmate who he believed was going to get better.
"Also, I've decided I won't be returning to the school either. The moment I get out, I'm leaving the city with my sister, without saying goodbye to the others." Hearing that, he just shows shock.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN, IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT BU—" He was cut off by Naruto speaking.
"I have two reasons, one...I need to redeem myself to not only you, not only everyone else...but me. I attacked the Symbol of Peace and gravely injured him and almost killed him, this is "my" journey for my redemption. Not only that but look what I did to Momo, I have no right to face her until I become someone I can be proud of, someone who's worthy of receiving her judgment. Now that I think about it, she may have held feelings for me and that only furthers my decision to not see her. She isn't the only one, because of me many more were seriously hurt and others lost the chance to be Heroes, because of me...that's why I can no longer be a true Hero." Hearing that, Eijiro simply looks away in sadness before he asks him a question.
"And the second reason?" When he asked that, he received an answer that caused his eyes to widen all the way in disbelief.
"If I stay here, I will have no future. I need to find my mother, she may or may not be able to fix this, but I gotta try. Even if it means there's a chance I will never return, I still must leave." Hearing that, Eijiro simply looks down before turning his back to Naruto as he heads for the door but was stopped when he heard something surprising.
"Oh yeah, I forgot to say one more thing. Since I can no longer be a true Hero, wanna be partners instead of sidekicks?" Hearing that, Eijiro just looks back to the smiling Naruto who gave him a kind smile, seeing that he couldn't help but show a bright smile.
"Sure, but next time we meet, you'll be buying me Ramen!" Hearing that, Naruto simply nods while he watches him exit the room and with that his smile disappears before he looks out the window again, thinking about everyone who's gotten hurt from him being forced to serve the villains side.
LATER THAT VERY DAY, OUTSIDE THE MIDORIYA RESIDENCE
Currently, two men stood outside of a single residence, the ones standing outside were grown men who stood next to each other. One being All Might while the other being Hisashi who only wore his helmet and a suit, the helmet being too conceal his identity.
"Are you sure about this?" Questioned Toshinori who was staring at the Number 2# Pro Hero who simply nods.
"Yeah, after this House...I'll go to my other Sons house, next." Once this bar was said, the two make it up to the apartment where "MIDORIYA" could be seen on the front door and with that they were let in. The moment Hisashi had opened the door, he was met with a pissed of Katsuki that greatly surprised him right before receiving a punch by the pissed off kid, sending him stumbling back with his helmet falling off, standing here as he watched the young man exit the apartment.
"Why are you—" He was cut off by the boy speaking.
"IS IT TRUE?!" When he demanded that, his eyes slowly widen as he watched from the door appear Izuku, seeing this scene, All Might's eyes widen all the way before looking back at Hisashi.
"IS IT TRUE WHAT DEKU SAID?!" Demanded the pissed off Hero in training who was glaring at Hisashi who could clearly see he knew.
"Don't tell me—" He was cut off by Katsuki shouting at him.
"DON'T CHANGE THE FUCKING SUBJECT, IS IT TRUE, IS HE REALLY MY BROTHER?!" Katsuki demands with hatred boiling up from within him. Seeing the expression on his face caused great discomfort as well as seeing the look on Izuka's face. He was quite shocked and displeased that they knew, having not mentally prepared himself for this to happen.
"I can explain—" He was once again cut off by Katsuki once again.
"SHUT THE HELL UP, I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT FROM A TWO TIMING SCUM LIKE YOU!" Hearing him say that, caused the Hero too falter more at his words.
"I...I...see..." While saying that, he was having trouble what to say with his words getting caught in his dry throat. Slowly, Izuku spoke up after taking a step forward all the while Inko was standing inside in silence, unable to say anything.
"During these past years, Kacchan and I never really got along...only recently did he accept my help..." Hearing that, Katsuki just looks away and down at his feet, remembering how he's treated Izuku for all these years, trying to shatter his dream before they came to U.A.
"But...that still doesn't change the fact we still can't completely see eye to eye. We could have lived together for all these years, got to know each other and get along like brothers should and not as enemies...yet you kept us separated. JUST TELL ME, WHY...WHY DID YOU KEEP US SEPARATED FOR ALL THESE YEARS?! WAS IT TO KEEP THE WORTHLESS SON WHO DIDN'T HAVE A QUIRK AWAY FROM THE SON WHO WAS BORN GIFTED?! WERE YOU ASHAMED OF ME OR DID YOU NOT WANT ME TO GET INVOLVED IN BEING A HERO AT ALL, BECAUSE I WAS QUIRKLESS!" As soon as he finished saying that, Katsuki was just staring at Izuku in shock, seeing the tears falling from his eyes. While this was happening, Izuku was staring at his father who for the first time in a long time, lost his composure. He looked like he had screwed up the biggest moment of his life. The expression he showed was that of absolute defeat and regret, all he could do was look down.
"I...I..." He stopped there, falling to his knees as they all watched him.
"I never once considered how Izuku would feel by my decisions...I separated them both because...because..." As he thought that, Izuku watched as his father grabs his hair with his hands covering his face.
"It was because...that was how I was raised. I had a family, parents and many siblings, but we were raised separately because it was forbidden to have what you would call friendship and bonds." When Izuku heard that, he froze completely unlike Katsuki who was confused as he continued.
"Our family, was against any form of bonds. Friends...lovers...nothing was allowed. Me and my siblings were born strictly as elite soldiers, nothing more and nothing less. One by one, my siblings were killed on solo missions by what we called Impurities, devilish monsters that I have been killing for all these years away. Amongst all my siblings, I was the most heartless...you could have called me, a heartless human that was deprived of all its humanity. All I cared about, was following orders up to my own death." When Katsuki heard that, his eyes slowly widen as he started thinking but the instances of how he acts towards people.
"When I reached your age, I had lost all of my siblings and with the manifestation of my Quirk, it was decided that I would learn how to use it at a school as a new weapon since I can combine it with my other abilities. During my years at school, I mostly kept to myself and ignored any sort of interaction as I was ordered too, yet...there were two individuals that drew out what I was deprived of and taught me what I needed, they showed me what was inside of me. Your mother, Katsuki...she was rather loud an obnoxious, irritating as well and as I worked in the same class as her, everyday it was very annoying for me before she started getting more and more on my nerves until I started yelling back at her, causing me to feel the emotion of anger for the first time. She drew out my raw emotions that even I was shocked at but as I felt the anger, it increased more and more as it was directed it at her but at my parents for what they did to me. I was raised like I was nothing more than a tool for killing." Hearing that, Izuku starts looking away but he continued that caused him to look right at him.
"But...with that emotion unleashed, instead of trying to block it out, I craved more and more. I craved for my humanity back. By then I still had not understood what what these emotions were, that was until I met your mother Izuku...she was someone who drew out all of my emotions and made me realize how it makes me stronger. When I met her, I found her as much as a distraction as Katsuki's mother...but. She caused me to feel different kinds of emotion. She always cried excessively to abnormal and comedic moments when she was worried, that left her always severely dehydrated...as I continued watching her, I became mesmerized by her because she had what I had completely lacked, humanity and emotions along with it. I awakened my emotions from your mother Katsuki...while yours Izuku taught me how about them. Those two women, were the closest thing I have to understanding what being Human means. Even now, I don't really have any friends back on the Island or as a Hero...they were, my only sense of understanding what it means to truly be alive. When I found out they were pregnant, I wanted you two too be raised separately..." Hearing that, the two became confused yet Katsuki showed anger as he continued.
"I thought, you two could actually get stronger on your own instead of together. I didn't want you two to rely on one another...by the time you got old enough, I would have told you two siblings. My parents were monsters for what they did to me and my siblings, yet it didn't change the fact I was still exceptionally strong when I was young. I thought it would be best not to deprive you of being human so I had you stay in the city and grew up there but not know you were brothers, I wanted you two too grow strong and the day you became Heroes I would tell you so that you two would grow stronger to protect the other. Meaning I wouldn't have any worry for you...but now that I think about it again, it was a shitty idea. So...anything else I say is shit and that your right if you've already thought of it. If only I had stayed and raised you two myself as your father, none of this would have happened. Not only that, but I can clearly see your mother Izuku, has been suffering greatly because she worries for you and that I could one day die, leaving her alone and you. Because of me, I have strained your relationship with each other to the point Katsuki despised Izuku. I am by far, a worse of a father then All For One. He at least was there for his kids, no matter how he treated them. There is absolutely nothing else I can say that could possibly stop you from hating me, so hate me all you want...but even so, even if I'm a worthless father. That won't stop me from doing what needs to be done. For the sake of the future, I don't care if you guys despise me with all your heart...that won't stop me from completing my one wish, to find the one person I can entrust the future too." As he finished, he was being stared at his sons who had wide eyes. The two just look at each other, unable to think of what they should say exactly. Seeing that he received no reply, Hisashi stood up with his helmet going back on his head.
"You can decide what you think of me, but that is the complete truth." After he said that, he turns his back to the two of them.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I have some duties too attend to." With those words he starts walking away, leaving the two. Katsuki only looking down at his feet while Izuku just stares at his back, clearly still angry at him but still can understand.
THAT VERY NIGHT AT THE HOSPITAL
"Big brother, are you sure about this?" Questioned Naruko who was watching her brother pack up his clothing before he looks at her with the big covering and her his left shoulder.
"After everything that's happened, we can't stay. Not too mention that your life will be endangered even more of we do, and...I need to sort out a lot of stuff." He stops before he walks past his sister who was depressed while she was holding her own bag, the moment they exited the room into the dim hallway, they were met with a single person that snuck in.
"So, you weren't kidding. You were leaving the city by tonight, despite being still injured." Spoke Mei who snuck in from the back exit. She stood on the side of the doorway, holding what looked like a mechanical suitcase. Seeing that had very much surprised Naruto.
"What's that?" He questioned the girl who immediately brightens as she starts getting loud while she explains.
"I'VE BEEN WORKING ON YOUR ARMOR NONSTOP! I've had trouble trying to fix my grandfather's armor. It's too large and not flexible enough, even if it does increase your power with less lightning and handle it, you still cannot use it to your full ability because of how it was made." As she said that, Naruto remembered her grandfather was called "The Mad Cuckoo"...when he looked him up, he found she wasn't lying about the name.
"I've now reconstructed my Grandfather's armor to be more flexible and thin while being very strong. Heck I even added the Raijin wheel as an attachment. The best news is that instead of a knight like armor, it's more ninja based since I heard you were working under Silver Samurai so this armor will help for the description of your apprenticeship, not too mention with the raijin wheel you can actually be seen as the Raijin." Hearing that, Naruto sweat drops at how she wants to change it's design but understood since a more flexible armor would be better.
"First you need to place it on the ground before placing your right hand on the center then say "Rajin Armor" and it will activate!" When he heard that next part, he cousin's help but sweat drop even more from the words she spoke at how she's trying too make him have a Super Sentai/Power Ranger transformation yet he just takes it.
"I don't know when we'll be back but it won't be for awhile. Take good care of everyone and try not to kill any of them." When he said that, she just smiled while giving him a thumbs up.
"No promises!" She responds, getting a sigh from Naruto before he walks past her with his sister yet stops and looks back at her.
"Thanks...for doing this for me." Hearing that, she just turns her back away from him with a smile on her face.
"Just hurry back, I want to continue modifications on your armor!" Hearing that, he simply nods before hurrying along with his sister following. Seeing them walk away, she only sighs since it's gonna get boring again without him. After a few minutes went by, the two siblings had finally made their way out of the hospital undetected thanks too Akashi's interference. When the two made their way outside the school, they were met with a single teacher. The one standing before the two was Shouta who was staring at them seriously. Seeing him the two siblings stop walking with Naruto making eye contact with his teacher.
"Where do you two think you're going?" When he asked that, he was eyeing there bags as well as Naruto's new suite container.
"Sorry, but I'm leaving the city with my sister Naruko..." Hearing that, Naruko looks at her older brother who watched his teacher get serious.
"And you think I will just stand by and let you two leave? You're still under investigation after what happened, not too mention it's my responsibility to be watching over you." Hearing that, Naruto merely spoke again.
"I'm not leaving the country, just another city more safe for Naruko." Hearing that, Shouta simply spoke again with a question.
"Is that really the only reason why you're leaving?" Hearing that, slowly his sister watched as his face show sadness and regret.
"I've done many things, I not only betrayed my classmates but also stole Momo's future of being a Hero. From everything I've done, I can never be a Pro Hero no matter how hard I try so going to this school is meaningless and I rather leave with my sister. Also...as things stand now, I don't have a right to receive judgment by her. But don't worry..." As he said it, he shows his teacher a letter that he tosses to him.
"I am under Silver Samurai's watch for now on, I can leave the city with Naruko but I can't leave the country. Silver also made sure to be able to monitor me at all times." Hearing that, without looking at the letter the teacher simply closes his eyes with a sigh. While this was happening, Naruto starts walking towards the man as he continued to speak.
"From what I've seen so far, you've only told two students that you were leaving. What about the others back at the school." Hearing that, he was standing in Shouta left.
"It's simple, Genos and the others can continue learning from here. I will stay in contact, but not much..." Once that was said, he starts walking away with his sister but before he was gone he had one last thing to say after stopping and looking back at his teacher who was thrown a second envelope, knowing he would be stopped before leaving by someone.
"Could you do me a favor and tell the others what is read." Once he hears that, the teacher looks down and opens the second envelope.
[Thank you, all of you for everything you've done for me...because of you guys, you saved me from my curse but even after I was freed, another formed. That is why, I can't stay no longer. I'm leaving with my sister to a different city. I know this is sudden, but...I just have to go. Please, don't go after me but continue your lessons as future Hero's. I don't know when, but...I'll return one day so have faith. Also, Jirou...tell Momo to hold onto her words until I return...as of right now I am not worthy to even here her speak.]
After reading that, Shouta looks up to stare at Naruto's back. While watching him walk away, Shouta looks down at his feet from remembering what Akashi told him.
(The damage he's received was far too great...)
After thinking that, Shouta just stares down at the envelope with sadness.
(He...has less than a year to live.)
As Naruto was walking away with his sister, he didn't know that his next journey will cause him more despair than this one.
MEANWHILE BACK IN THE HOSPITAL, WHERE MOMO WAS
Currently sitting in bed was a wide awake Momo, she was sitting on a chair located at the window where she was watching Naruto walking away and in her hands was binoculars so she knew he held bags and that he was leaving. She just looks up at the full moon, while staring up at it, she didn't even notice a shadowy figure standing in the corner of the room with a dark smile.
"Hmmmmmmm." Hearing that, Momo turns fast to be met with the entire room being consumed by darkness.
"W-W—" She stops there as all the darkness starts to focus on a single spot in the room, creating a shadowy human shape that stood before her.
"Hello child, would you like to make a deal?" It Questioned the wide-eyed girl who just stares at the darkness.
AT THE CITY OF NIIGATA, LOCATED WITHIN A HIDDEN LOCATION
[The Villain's leader...isn't moving! It's a Victory for, Nar-I mean Raijin! Despite how badly he's hurt, he's still standing, victoriously!]
Watching the scene on his tv over and over again was a single man that sat on the couch, staring at the screen he kept rewinding. He looked like a typical man in his 20's, with short, brownish hair and eyes that are often bloodshot. He wears a green coat with a furry collar as well as a pair of disposable medical gloves. His most distinctive feature is an orange, beak-shaped mask reminiscent of a plague doctor.
"Naruto...to think I would see you again." The man said to himself, not knowing that will soon meet.
A SINGLE LOOK INTO THE FUTURE, FOUR YEARS FROM NOW WITHIN AN UNKNOWN WAREHOUSE
"H-How?!" Demanded a demonic looking monster that had horns. Not only that but it also had spikes on his shoulders and his head seems to start to blend in with his attire. He has streaks of black on his head and body, and his hands become spiked and black. It was missing half of its body, surrounded by many dead monsters and was leaning against the wall, watching a single human approach it. The man looked like a homeless man, he wore a dirty black jumper over what could be seen as full body armor, and on top of both of them he wore a tattered orange overcoat on top of that. He had very spiky, Snow White hair with jaw-length bangs framing either side of his face as well as blood-red and bright-yellow highlights. Not only that but wore bandages over his eyes.
"Can you shut up already, I'm in a hurry." While he said that, what could be seen, shining on him was a ring on his right hand, it was a wedding ring.
xxxxxCHAPTER ENDxxxxx
NEXT TIME, THE CONTINUATION OF THE FLASHBACK ARC THEN THE SECOND ARC. WELL PEOPLE, THIS STORY IS NOW GOING ON BREAK SINCE IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE UPCOMING CONTINUATION OF MY RWBY FANFIC.