Since I'm updating my BNHA stories, after I'm done getting through some chapters of this story, I'll get to Electro Vector and Gravity Manipulator, then Linked, then some other stories I have on AO3.
To say Hosu hospital was a total cluster was an understatement. The hospital was packed with heroes who had suffered serious injuries at the hands of the Hero Killer. Some were missing their limbs, but thanks to Midoriya's ability and the smart decision of the hospital to keep the limbs, he was able to reattach them. After that was done, he would observe the heroes as they go through rehabilitation. Recovery Girl wasn't kidding when she said he should be prepared to see the horrors of what some medics have to see when it comes to Pro Heroes. The second he arrived at the hospital she told him to get into his Hero gear, which in his opinion was a better upgrade in his mind.
He was wearing a slim armored black shirt with no sleeves, sporting a long black cardigan trench coat that came with a black hoodie with fur on it, with matching black pants. Another feature he added were knee pads have been extended to his legs and reach up to his thighs. As for his footwear, he added iron soles to his red boots. It may be a downgrade from what he wore previously, but he admits that his first hero gear was a little extreme, hence why he asked Mei to change it, per his request.
What makes Recovery Girl even more impressive in his eyes is the fact that she's been doing this for years. Old age hasn't stopped her from doing what she knows needs to be done. This is why he wanted to learn many things from her.
The people at the hospital were impressed by his skills with his Quirk. In their minds, they probably hadn't expected the same kid that won the Sports Festival to be interested in medicine. So they were surprised to see what his power can really do when it comes to patients. Reattaching their limbs and seeing the patients able to move said reattached limbs left them asking Recovery Girl if he could stay even after the internship was over.
Both he and Recovery Girl were running theirselves ragged, trying to help heal all the heroes who had an encounter with Stain. As they were helping them heal, both he and his mentor managed to get some info on Hosu's infamous villain.
Thanks to Tensei, who was Midoriya's next patient.
Sweat poured down Tensei's face as he slowly walked towards Midoriya as part of his rehabilitation. He was already starting to feel the pain, but kept pushing forward with an intended goal in mind.
To reach his brother's classmate!
Thankfully, he had succeeded in his goal and made it to the boy, but not before losing his balance. Good thing Midoriya has such quick reflexes and caught him.
"Congratulations on reaching me, Iida-san." Midoriya said.
A chuckle was the response Midoriya got, "I appreciate your encouragement, Midoriya-kun." Tensei can see why his brother likes this boy so much.
Midoriya brings him over by a chair and sits him down, "I'll go get you some water, wait here." He walked away from the older Iida sibling, but soon came back with a water bottle.
"Thank you." Tensei thanks, taking it from him before gulping down the water bottle in seconds. The cool liquid felt good going down his throat as he chugged it.
"I get that the water tastes good right now, but try not to make yourself choke on it." Midoriya warns before taking it away from him once he saw it was empty.
Tensei once again chuckles, "Sorry, sorry, just that I expected my rehabilitation to be tough, just not like this. You show no mercy, Midoriya-kun."
"Sorry, but granny told me not to show any when it comes to hero patients. If you wanna blame someone, blame her." Midoriya jokes.
"Th-Thanks, but I'll pass…" Tensei remembered the last time a Pro Hero made the elderly hero mad. He didn't want to be on her list of heroes that made the big mistake of angering her.
"By the way, I'm honestly surprised you decided to intern with Recovery Girl instead of going with a top ranked Pro Hero." Tensei was curious as to why Midoriya would be here at Hosu hospital instead of wanting to be out there in the field.
"You and a whole bunch of heroes," Midoriya remembered the whispers about why he was here and not out there, "Since I was a kid, being a doctor has always been my main goal. Becoming a hero would also help me achieve that goal. I don't expect people to understand."
Tensei stares at him for a moment before smiling, "You're a strong person."
His words felt like poison to Midoriya as he stopped doing what he was doing, "...Sometimes I wonder."
"Hm? Is something wrong?" Tensei asked, noticing his sudden change.
"No, nothing. More importantly, do you feel up to telling me about your encounter with the Hero Killer?" Midoriya decides to steer the conversation elsewhere.
The police couldn't ask him anything because he was still unconscious at the time. But they probably asked him after he woke up.
At his inquiry, Tensei adopts a serious expression, "I remember, vaguely though."
"Take your time." Midoriya gently tells him.
Nodding, Tensei begins to speak, "I was searching the streets for the Hero Killer after he was spotted in the area. My sidekicks were with me at the time, but I didn't want them to get involved."
So he wasn't by himself then. Can't really blame him for wanting to keep his sidekicks safe and out of harm's way. The Hero Killer was considered a boogie man that walks in the shadows, waiting for new prey to hunt and kill.
"After searching around the area for quite awhile...I happened to run into the Hero Killer." Tensei's tone sounded grim as he continued, "We both engaged in combat, he was fast and agile, more so than myself. I don't know what happened next. First we were fighting, and the next...I couldn't move."
"What do you mean?"
Tensei closed his eyes before staring into Midoriya's, "My whole body felt numb. No matter what, I couldn't move it, and Stain used that to his advantage."
Midoriya went into thinking mode, 'So not only is Stain good enough to be on par with Tensei and his speed Quirk, but he also has a Quirk that can paralyze his victims before he moves in to finish them off.'
"Unfortunately, I can't remember what happened after that because I lost consciousness. But from what I've been told by both the doctors and the police, I was saved by a mysterious man who didn't give out his name." Tensei continued.
"Did they get any physical traits? What was he wearing?"
Tensei concentrated really hard, "Let me see…I think they said he was wearing black and red ornate clothing with a crucifix pendant. I also remembered they said he was a very tall, lean man with black hair."
Something in Midoriya's expression changed. What Tensei described of this person...it sounded very familiar to him. He remembers Zoro-sensei telling him of someone with the exact same features.
'I couldn't be, could it…?' Or maybe it is.
"What's wrong, Midoriya-kun?" Tensei's concerned tone brought him back to reality.
"It's...nothing, thank you for telling me everything you remembered, Tensei-san."
Tensei was still staring at him though, but this time it was a look that expressed wanting to convey something, "Hey, Midoriya-kun?"
"Yes?"
"I...I have a request."
Midoriya can pretty much guess what said request was going to be, but kept quiet.
"Tenya—" Tensei caught himself before continuing, "Please, watch over Tenya."
He told Recovery Girl what Tensei said about the Hero Killer. She told him that her patients had relayed the same thing, they were fighting against the Hero Killer, he did something and then the next thing they knew they couldn't move.
'There has to be some kind of trigger to activate his Quirk. Once either the pro's or heroes can find it, then they'll be able to at least have the advantage against him. Or at least be more cautious when fighting him.' He thought, as he walked down the hospital halls. Tenya's brother gave some valuable information, now all the heroes and police have to do is wait for the killer to show up again.
Taking out his cellphone, he scrolls down his contacts before pushing Iida's name. Leaning up against the hospital wall, he waits for his friend to pick up.
CLICK
"Tenya—"
"Hello! You have reached Iida Tenya's personal contact! I apologize for not being able to answer the phone, but don't worry for there will be a chance for me to get to it soon! Thank you, and please have a nice day!"
Midoriya made a face before waiting for the beep, 'Leave it to Tenya to have a voicemail that suits him.' Beep! "Tenya, its Midoriya. I'm leaving you a message to let you know that your brother's rehabilitation is going well. Also, while you're with Native in Hosu...try not to do something stupid. Get back to me whenever you can, bye." Sighing, he hangs up the phone and sees a contact that took him by surprise, but he calls anyway.
The person on the other end of the phone answers immediately, "You mind explaining to me how your contact number ended up in my phone? Not that I'm mad or anything, but I am curious."
"Sorry, I put my number in there while you were distracted."
"So, during lunch?"
"Yes."
Snorting, Midoriya smiles on his end, "You know, normally you tell the person you were going to put your number in their phone, Todoroki."
"Oh, sorry."
"Don't worry about it, anyway, are you at flame head's agency yet?" Midoriya asked.
"No, not yet. Almost there, though."
Midoriya's eyes narrow, "Call me if anything happens, got it?" It got quiet on the other end for awhile before Todoroki spoke up once more.
"I will…"
"I'm gonna hold you to that."
"By the way, have you heard from Iida?"
"I called him first before I called you, but he didn't pick up, so I left a voicemail." Even Todoroki sounded concerned.
"I see, it's a good thing you're both in Hosu right now."
"Yeah, that was all thanks to granny wanting to come here and tend to some heroes that encountered Stain and came out of their encounter alive." There were a total of 30 heroes who were currently in recovery.
"With you there, they're in good hands."
"Granny is the person who they should be indebted to, not me."
"That's not true. I'm sure all the heroes currently there are grateful she brought you there with her."
Hearing that made Midoriya blush a little, "I-If you say so—anyway, I'll leave you to deal with the flame head, so good luck."
"Mm, take care."
"Same to you." He hung up the phone, a small smile showing. Looks like there really is no need to worry about Todoroki, he'll be fine.
Having gotten off the phone with Todoroki, he called his mother to check up on both her and Eri. Little by little, his sister was starting to come out of her shell. That was good and all, but...there's still the issue of that guy who was chasing after her when they first met. There's no way he's seen the last of him, whoever the hell he is.
"My, you look tired, dearie." Recovery Girl comments, walking over to him.
"A little, but I've pulled all nighters before, so it's nothing new to me." He said, shrugging his shoulders.
She gives him a disapproving look, "You know better than that. Staying up all night is not healthy!"
"Granny...can you stop acting like both my grandmother and mom?" Midoriya dryly says.
"If all three of us are telling you this, then listen!"
"Yeah, yeah—ow—did you seriously just hit me with your cane?! That's also a syringe, are you trying to kill me?!"
"Oh, hush boy!"
"You, old ha—ow!"
The nurse and doctors roaming the halls chuckled at the display. To them, this was just a normal grandparent and grandson argument and nothing more.
"Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. There's an annoying old man here to see you, Midoriya-dearie." Recovery Girl said.
He raised a brow, "An annoying old man?"
Who could it be?
Opening the door to her office, he saw an extremely short, elderly man that has short, spiky hair and a beard. The old man's hero costume consists of a full-body monochrome suit along with a yellow cape, a belt with the letter "G" on it, very thick yellow gloves and boots, and a dark domino mask which resembles two diamonds. The unknown old man was sitting on the couch, sipping some tea before finally noticing they were standing there.
"Oh, Chiyo-chan, I didn't see you standing there." The old man grinned.
Recovery Girl humphed, "Don't try to pull that alzheimer's act on me, you old geezer!"
Midoriya didn't know what kind of relationship the two of them had, but it almost reminded him of his grandparents interactions. Meaning these two may have had something in the past, probably.
"Tell my apprentice why you're here, Torino." Recovery Girl got straight to the point.
Gran Torino's gaze fell on Midoriya who simply stood there and met the old man's gaze. Zoro-sensei told him to always look others in the eye, never bow or avert your gaze.
"Who are you again?" Gran Torino questioned the boy.
Midoriya gives the old man a look, clearly not impressed by his little act. If there's one thing he's always been proud of about himself, it's that he can tell when someone was being a prankster.
"You know, the best advice I ever got from someone was that you should never judge a book by its cover." Midoriya said, letting the old man know he wasn't falling for his little prank.
For a moment, Gran Torino sat there before bursting out into laughter. When that stupid apprentice of his told him that Midoriya had turned him down, he decided to go see the kid himself to see what he was really all about.
"Not bad, you little zygote! And here I thought you'd be the same as Toshinori, my mistake!" The elderly man chuckled.
"Don't insult the boy by comparing him to that reckless student of yours," Recovery Girl scoffs lightly, "Midoriya-dearie has more common sense than that brat."
"I see that now." Gran Torino said in agreement.
'These two are something else.' Midoriya thinks as he addressed the old man, "I take it you're Gran Torino?"
The old man hops off the couch, standing before Midoriya, "That's right. Toshinori called to tell me that you turned down my recommendation, so I decided to come here and see just what sort of brat you are." He then proceeded to look Midoriya up and down, "Compared to when that brat was your age there's a good head on your shoulders. Then there was your performance at the Sports Festival, color me surprised when it was revealed that you're "EDGE'S" grandson."
So even Gran Torino knows his gramps. Somehow that doesn't surprise him.
"I don't remember him mentioning you in the past, but he probably used your real name instead of hero name. Anyway, my name is Midoriya Izuku, nice to meet you." Midoriya bows politely to the man.
Gran Torino gave him a look, "Who are you again?"
Midoriya's response was to give the old man a dry look before trying something else, "Call me "D," then."
Gran Torino grinned, "Much better."
Recovery Girl slammed her cane down, "If you're done messing with my student, he'll be leaving now. He has other duties to perform."
That was her way of telling him to leave them alone to talk.
Understanding her hidden message, he leaves them to have their private talk.
Chiyo didn't waste any time getting to the point, "Toshinori-dearie must've told you about me giving him permission to give his Quirk to my apprentice, correct?"
"He did."
"I'm going to make this very clear, whether he decides to take it or not is up to him. If he says he doesn't want it, then don't force him. Another thing I want to address with you is this...Midoriya-dearie isn't Toshinori-dearie. You understand what I mean by this, yes?" Chiyo said.
Gran Torino goes silent, but understands her words.
"I know. In my opinion, the boy looks as though he'll be a worthy successor. His personality is so different from both Nana and Toshinori that it took me by surprise. There's also the look in his eyes…reminds of someone who had seen the world for what it really is, and yet still moving forward." Gran Torino notes. The kid's body was guarded, his face revealed nothing but annoyance at his little prank, and his eyes...where does a kid get such a look?
Chiyo becomes silent at his blunt observations, "Midoriya-dearie's past has changed him in so many ways. The burden he carries on those shoulders of his are what we cannot hope to understand. Being young doesn't mean one does not have their own hardships to deal with in life, and trust me when I tell you that he has dealt with his fair share of some."
Torino says nothing.
"But, he turns that pain into motivation to strive through and move forward. Connecting with others in the process." A faint smile appears as she says this.
"Hmph, just like Toshinori. Now that is something those two have in common." Torino grins.
Chiyo grins herself, "Perhaps, so what is it that you plan on doing while you're here?"
At her question, the old man gives her a grin.
Meanwhile, Same Time—Hosu City
Tenya was out on patrol with the Pro Hero Manual. He was supposed to be with Native, but the hero had to answer to an emergency at the last minute, so Manual decided to take him in. This wasn't a bad thing in the hero in training's mind, as Manual was based in Hosu.
Currently, the two of them were out on patrol, observing the streets and making sure everything was normal. This is something that heroes do, patrolling the streets to make the citizens feel safe and have a peace of mind.
Tenya was so focused on something else that he almost didn't hear Manual address him.
"Normally, we're mostly just waiting for calls from clients," Manual tells him, "but recently, you know, Hosu's been kind of hectic."
With the Hero Killer out there somewhere, hiding in the shadows its no wonder.
"Street patrols become a way to suppress crime." Tenya responds.
Manual smiles, "That's right. But man, I still can't believe Ingenium's little brother decided to accept me after Native had to go and deal with something." He waves at some middle schoolers with a smile, "I'm sure you had offers from other high ranking heroes that are more capable than me."
Tenya didn't hear him as his mind was more preoccupied with the Hero Killer, 'Hero Killer...so elusive, he can't even be caught by the net of modern society. I know this might be in vain. Even so…' the image of his unconscious brother lying in the hospital bed when he first saw him was enough motivation, 'Even so, I cannot not go after him.' He looks down, I...cannot forgive him!'
Hatred can become a powerful motivator, but...what outcome will it truly have in the end?
-BNHA-
Shigaraki Tomura kept replaying the video of the Sports Festival, eyes filled with amusing glee as he watches. That kid—Midoriya D. Izuku was a true hidden character that really was wasted on the heroes.
He remembered when the festival first started, he gave his speech first before they finally started. The first event was some obstacle race, he didn't know what he was expecting from the kid, but did not disappoint. Taking to the skies, he started running in the air! Shigaraki could remember feeling amazed by the display, having not known the kid could do that. Then he kicked that robot a few times, making it explode before heading off towards the finish line.
Freaking amazing!
But it didn't end there.
The next event was the Cavalry Battle, and the kid amazed him again by knocking half of his opponents out with just a glare! Then used a blue sphere or circle to cut them up and arrange their body parts! He was cackling like mad when he saw that, serves them right!
Finally, the battles started, and he cackled some more once he saw him cut that kid's head off in the first round, tossing his head up and down in the air. After that, his fights became more and more interesting. There were a few kids he didn't like though, one of them being that Bakugo kid. But, he had to admit that the kid would make a good villain instead of a hero.
"You seem pleased, your mind still on that boy perhaps?" Kurogiri's inquiring voice brings him back to reality.
Shigaraki didn't respond, instead staring at the picture of Midoriya Izuku that was taken during the festival. It was taken during the Calvary event.
"Kurogiri...this kid really is wasted on those heroes." Shigaraki finally said.
Kurogiri hummed, "I agree."
"By the way, where's that guy?"
Just as he inquired about this mysterious man's whereabouts, someone came through the front door, thanks Kurogiri using his Quirk. The mystery man turned out to be Stain.
Stain said nothing for a moment, opting to simply stare at the two men in silence. His inquisitive eyes have never failed him, and he wasn't dumb, either.
"I see. You were the ones who attacked U.A." Stain finally spoke, "And let me guess, you want to add me to your numbers."
"Yeah. You've got much more experience as a villain, don't you? That's why I told Kurogiri to bring you here, sir." Shigaraki said.
"What are you after?" Stain got straight to the point.
Shigaraki didn't hesitate to answer, "For now, I just want to kill All Might. I want to break everything I don't like." He shows Midoriya's picture to the man, "Except him, he's the only one I want. The rest of those damn kids...they're a nuisance."
Stain gives him a harsh glare, "I was foolish to be interested in what you had to say. Break everything you don't like? You sound like nothing more than a whiny brat. You're the type of person I hate the most."
"Huh?"
"You expect me to just go along with your childish tantrum?" Stain moves, placing his hands on his two knives, "What meaning is there in killing without conviction? You're someone who needs to be dealt with, and now."
Kurogiri didn't like where this was going. The only reason he brought the man here was because Shigaraki wished it, but this…
"Sensei, are you sure it's okay to let this continue?" Kurogiri asked the man behind the monitor.
"[This is fine! Simply telling him the answer would be pointless. He should use this as an opportunity to think about where he still needs to mature. Spurring his growth, of you will! This is what it means to educate.]"
-BNHA-
Midoriya leans back against the couch, Nala was on the floor eating some cat food Recovery Girl had around. He was currently taking a much needed break. Working all these hours was exhausting, but this is something doctors have to do. Luckily for him, he's used to doing a lot of stuff, seeing as how he volunteers at the orphanage and is always moving around.
Anyway, taking a break gave him enough time to call Ochako and tell her that things were going well with his internship. She said things were going well on her end, too, and that she was learning many things. He also told her how he left a voicemail on Tenya's phone, and still hadn't heard back from him. Naturally, this left Ochako worried because the same thing happened to her. She called, got his voicemail, left a message, and was still waiting for him to reply.
Dammit!
Closing his eyes, he decides to clear his mind. He can understand Tenya's feelings, having someone you care about be attacked by someone, and that someone leaving your loved one in a not so good state would make you furious beyond belief. It was a miracle Tensei survived the encounter with just some blood loss, and that he wasn't paralyzed, or even killed. That miracle was thanks to him being saved by this mystery stranger, but still a miracle.
But that's besides the point. The point is...Tenya was out for blood. Stain's blood.
Revenge.
He can understand being angry behind rational thinking, but getting revenge won't change anything.
"If you hurt somebody… or if somebody hurts you, the same red blood will be shed."
Midoriya opens his eyes slightly, staring up at the ceiling before closing them again.
'You were right about that...Luffy-sensei.'
Relaxation is key. Best to relax his body now so that he can be more focused later.
"!"
Snapping his eyes open, he grabs his scabbard before blocking a kick that came out of nowhere. He locked eyes with Gran Torino, who smirked and jumped back, landing on the floor.
"Not bad! You sensed me and reacted accordingly, Toshinori would have taken longer to do that!" Torino said.
Midoriya didn't care for the compliment and gave the man an annoyed look, "What's the meaning of this, gramps?" He was signaling for Nala to stand down and not attack the man yet.
"Training you, obviously."
Obviously? All you did was attack out of nowhere!
"Granny is overseeing my training, not you." Midoriya counters.
"Chiyo-chan gave me permission for this. Said you could use a distraction." Torino countered back.
'What the hell, granny?!' Why would she—
He had to block the old man again, as he tried to land a hit on his stomach. Just as he was about to counter attack, the old man started zipping around the small room like a speeding bullet. What the hell?!
"What's wrong? Can't keep your eyes on me, kid?" Torino taunted.
Speed? Just like Tenya? No—this old man is way faster than both Tenya and his brother! Midoriya's eyes can't keep up, and his senses were also all jumbled.
His eyes widened as he used his armor Haki to protect his back, sensing the old man was going to attack him from there. While he didn't feel any pain, he was still sent forward a little bit.
'The only time I can sense him is when he's about to attack!' That kick looked like it would have really hurt him had he not acted when he did. Thank god for armor Haki.
"Not bad, kid! But don't get cocky!" Torino warned, wincing a little at the impact of his kick.
'Must've hardened his back with that armor of his so that he wouldn't suffer the full brunt of my kick. Toshinori, you've picked an interesting one indeed.' Torino was proud.
Twitching his eyebrow, Midoriya let a vicious grin of his own show, "Bring it on, gramps!"
And they continued.
Elsewhere, Center of Tokyo
Best Jeanist was someone known for being patient with others, especially if said others had less that stellar personalities (i.e Endeavor). However his patients will be stressed once again as the boy with the brudish behavior from the Sports Festival decided to choose him.
Jeanist was known for helping troubled youths, but he could tell this one—Bakugo Katsuki was going to be a lot more stubborn, but he didn't want to just give up on him, either. Seeing his behavior during the festival was one thing, but his fights were another thing. It wasn't his fight against Uraraka Ochako or Kirishima Eijiro that caught his attention—it was the one against Midoriya Izuku.
There's a history there that has his quite concerned and after this internship is over, he'll be sure to address his concerns to Eraserhead.
But right now…
"Frankly, I don't like you." Jeanist bluntly said, his back turned to the boy.
"Huh?" Bakugo grunts.
Jeanist lets out a small sigh, finally turning to face the ill-mannered child, "You only chose my agency because I'm one of the top five most popular heroes, right?" Bakugo's personality was an obvious one, so it didn't take long for Beast Jeanist to see that the only reason Bakugo had even bothered to choose him to begin with was because he was a top ranking hero. This boy only cares about power and being the best.
"You're the one that put in an offer!" Bakugo reminded.
Unbothered by his gruff demeanor, Jeanist moves his hair to the side, "Yeah. Recently, I've only been getting good little kids, so you were the first one in a while to strike a chord." And he means that literally.
"I watched your performance during the sports festival. You were able to freely manipulate a Quirk with high potential, and had a good grasp of application as well." Jeanist compliments, "You also have outstanding talent that's good enough to be recruited as a sidekick."
"However, you have a fatal flaw. You believe yourself to be the strongest, and you try to put that into practice of not caring about how that looks or how people see you. In other words, you have a ferocious nature." Jeanist was being very blunt and the boy needed to understand that he couldn't go on acting the way he was, otherwise somewhere along the road of his career...he'll be left behind.
Bakugo's reaction was one Jeanist was expecting, "Did you choose me to give me some lecture—!" Just as he was about to get in the man's personal space, he suddenly found himself bound by what appears to be wires.
"As you may not know it is part of my work as a hero to correct people like you." Jeanist calmly says, retraining the boy.
Bakugo grunts, seeing that he really couldn't move.
"Heroes and villains are two parts of the same coin. That's why, I'll show those glaring eyes of yours," Jeanist's tone becomes low, "what makes someone a hero."
He was met with a glare, "What are you trying to do?" Bakugo demands.
"What am I trying to do? Isn't that obvious? I'm going to educate you into becoming an exemplary hero." Jeanist states, "The way you speak, appearance, controlling your emotions, enforcing your morals…" he lists.
"There are countless things to do. Even though it's a short period of a week, I will sew all that into your body." Jeanist promised.
Bakugo said nothing.
Endeavor Agency
"I have been waiting for you, Shōto." Endeavor said to his son. His office was one full of lavish, big office, fencing looking furniture, all the works.
Shōto wasn't impressed, nor will he ever.
"It seems you are finally ready to take the path of the mighty, huh?" The eager and proud expression on the man's face was enough to make him sick.
"Don't get ahead of yourself, I have no intention of going down the path you made. I will make my own path." Shōto said, standing tall and firm.
Endeavor scoffed, "Oh well, you should get ready, too. We're going out."
"Where?"
At his question, Endeavor smirks, "I'll show you what a hero is."
-BNHA-
Midoriya was happily munching on some dango's while a short old man was sitting next to him with a pout. They were both outside the hospital, having been kicked out of the small room they were fighting in by Recovery Girl. If one were to look more closely there was a mark on the old man's right cheek. And why is that? Simple, because Midoriya managed to finally land a good hit on the old man, not once, but twice. Once in the face, and another to the gut. Call it payback if you will.
Which is why the old man was forced to buy the kid some dango's since he lost to the kid fair and square.
"Lucky shot." Gran Torino grunted.
"Keep telling yourself that, old man." Midoriya said in a cheeky tone.
"Hmph, you are definitely different from that stupid apprentice of mine. Thank goodness for that." Gran Torino says proudly.
"By stupid apprentice, you mean All Might."
"Kid, call him Toshinori. There's no need to address him as All Might all the time." Torino tells him.
"Force of habit." He shrugs, "Anyway, after that fight I can see why he's so afraid of you."
"Bah! That stupid apprentice of mine has always been a wimp! Don't pay attention to him." Gran Torino teased.
-BNHA-
Back at U.A. Toshinori sneezed as he was about to take a sip of his coffee, spilling the hot drink all over the place.
Aizawa gives him an annoyed look, "Would it have been so hard to sneeze in the other direction?"
"M-My apologies…"
-BNHA-
"I can see what both Chiyo-chan and that stupid apprentice of mine are saying now. You've got a good head on your shoulder kid, but you still have a lot to learn." Torino admits.
Midoriya opts a serious look, having finished off the last of his dango, "I know...I know that, more than anyone. I'm not there yet, but I soon will be!"
Gran Torino sees the look in his eyes and is oddly reminded of Toshinori a little bit when he first started training him. These two were so different, and yet similar. When Toshinori called him about finding his successor and told him the boy's full name, he almost had a damn heart attack.
Midoriya D. Izuku.
Having the "D" initial in his name just like that man. The same man that fought that monster and survived, all with a grin on his face. After that he fought both him and Nana, and won. That same man, who that monster had actually taken a liking to for some odd reason.
One day, when the man was alone and by himself, he asked him something he'd been very curious about.
"Tell me something, the "D" in your name, what does it mean?" A young Gran Torino asked the man.
The man turns to him with a grin, "Who knows?"
"You don't know?"
He turns his head away from him and back towards the setting sun, "It doesn't matter in the end. For I will carve a mark on the world, and leave my legacy behind as remembrance."
Something about this mysterious man who came out of nowhere along with the individuals he brought along with him that drew him in. Always smiling and rushing head on into danger like a fool. But this man was no mere fool.
The way he stood tall and proud without any self doubt, and exuding an aura of importance.
It was almost as if he were looking at a King.
Not long after they had their talk…
...he vanished.
Soon after that, his friend was killed by that monster.
There were still so many things he wanted to ask the man, but now he never will.
'And now…' Torino stares at the boy next to him, 'This kid who bears the same initial sits right here before me.'
"Kid."
"Hm?"
"The "D" in your name, what does it mean?"
For a brief moment there was silence, but a confident smile appeared on Midroiya's face, "Who knows?"
Gran Torino remained silent.
"But it doesn't matter, for I'll carve out my own future with my own hands." Midoriya vows.
Torino's eyes widened slightly before giving a smile of his own. This kid really is something else. If he really is related to that man, then he wouldn't be surprised in the least.
"You'll go far…" Gran Torino said in a low tone.
"What?"
"Nothing, eat more of those dango's cause I'm not done with you just yet." Gran Torino smirked.
"Can't wait." Midoriya said dryly.
Gran Torino barks with laughter, 'This generation will continue to surpass us. Show us old fools what you zygotes are made of, and continue to move forward with your own two legs.'
Yes, move forward.
Chaos in Hosu, Stain Attacks!