Chapter Nine: Because I was there!
"Stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger…"
A rustling sound was carried through the wind.
"Stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger, stronger…. Even more stronger!"
Muscles bulged before compulsing out, the wind became even more fierce in the making.
"Kahahaha! Do you feel the burn, the energy and drive?!"
"...You psycho." Mirko rolled her eyes. Her long hair and rabbit ears floated up from the sudden breeze that picked up in the room.
Bullet ignored that statement, grinning while picking up more speed. The hands tightened around the bar as the dumbbell weight plates, that were easily twice the size of an average adult, were lifted up before being brought down.
This action was repeated, as the speed of the lift became faster and faster, whipping up the wind around.
Seeing such a sight would make even the toughest of people gape in astonishment.
Mirko, who has seen her fair share in life, only snorted in amusement. Anyway it should be normal, if the future star of her agency couldn't even pump iron like how she does it, then he isn't worthy of her attention at all.
Cheering softly at her own scouting ability, Mirko sat on the side.
She took out a carrot before nibbling it.
"Oh yeah. Your letter came in, and hey, since I decided to go through this place, I said to myself that I might as well deliver it to you in person. You… want to open it?" casually pulling out a letter from her pockets, Mirko asked with a bright grin.
"See it? Why see it?" Bullet paused, moving his arms outwards before tossing the pole in the air. The pole twisted for a few seconds before falling down quickly due to the weight of the oversized dumbbells.
"Hm!" Bullet caught the dumbbell bar again and continued his workout. "Isn't it obvious that I passed? Why open it? Just toss it away in the corner, it's just a piece of paper!"
"...Cut." Mirko sneered, angrily standing up, she waved the envelope in Bullet's direction. "You arrogant guy. Even when I was young, I was full of anxiety just from looking at this thing alone. Huh. You think you are better than me! Who knows… you may have been rejected or something, watch how your look of confidence collapses seeing how your hard work never paid off!"
At this, Bullet set down the weights before staring at Mirko with a mocking look.
"..." Even Mirko couldn't help but rethink what she just said. Although it's true there is a possibility that Bullet might be rejected, that chance is very low.
Like extremely low.
Not only that, but anybody who witnessed how capable Bullet was would be a down right idiot to reject him!
Can you imagine, finding a monster of a student in the exam showing such strength and then you decided to reject his admission to U.A.?
What a garbage idea…
"Alright you got me, but still, since I'm overseeing this delivery, you better read it or I'll kick you to the moon!" Mirko said wickedly with her eyes narrowed.
At this provocation, Bullet stood up at full height, walking over, easily towering over the rabbit themed hero.
"Che." Bullet cracked his neck before cracking his knuckles. "I want to see you tr-" in the blink of an eye, a paw-like foot was seen at the corner of his eye.
The foot 'gently' tapped Bullet on the side of his head.
This blow caused Bullet's large body to slide sideways before crashing into the wall.
Mirko, who had her leg lifted high in the air, slowly brought it down. Daring to look at the dangerous eyes that were pointed at her, she plainly grins out.
She flexed her thighs and arms. "Want to try me again?"
"..."
"...Give me the damn envelope." Bullet grunted.
Mirko shrugged, tossing it over.
Bullet grabbed it with his large hands before snarling. "Next time, I won't let you do that. You only get away with it, just this once. You hear me, woman."
"Was that the 'Kick Me Again' signal that I'm hearing!" Under the threat, Mirko's face turned ugly before showing off her sharp teeth.
Hearing no fear in the voice, Bullet regained his grin, laughing out wildly, he looked down before tearing the envelope open.
Inside was a letter and a small flat circular device.
Soon, a blue light emitted from the little gadget. Eyebrows were raised as a projection of a silhouette appeared. "So fancy…"
But then Bullet soon stared dumbly.
As the projected silhouette finally became clear, a proud female figure stood tall!
Why was he dumbfounded? Because the woman in the projection was none other than his bunny obsessed trainer who was next to him, the Rabbit Hero: Mirko!
Hovering over the gadget, in her costume, Mirko arrogantly posed, a hand on her hip, the other hand pointing at herself. "It is I! The famously strong and beautiful hero, the Rabbit Hero herself, Mirko! Standing before your eyes as a projection!"
"Heh! You should feel honored to bask in my presence!"
"...Really woman? And besides. Now that I think about it, from what I heard recently, wasn't it All Might who was supposed to…" before he finished, Bullet stared oddly at the device as All Might, the strongest hero, the No. 1 Pro Hero who bore the title as the worlds 'Symbol of Peace', was seen popping up in the background.
All Might, whose muscled physique was fit into a professional suit, looked a bit nervous as he laughed. "Hahaha, Mirko! I had no idea that you were interested in announcing the names of those who have aced the exam! But I must unfortunately say that I was chosen for this year as the announcer! Maybe you could try nex-"
Mirko glared.
The Symbol of Peace, the strongest man in the world, broke out in a sweat. He rubbed the back of his head nervously before stepping aside with a laugh, now situated away from the stand and camera.
Withdrawing her glare, Mirko stood tall, her legs extended to the sides with her fists placed on her hips. Her chest was pushed outwards as a large smile was shown.
Bullet was quiet as the voice of the arrogant Mirko played out soon afterwards.
This was… unexpected.
The man whose strength he admired from afar, who had a punch that could overturn the sky, was treated like this?
And he allowed it to happen?
Was this really the idol he admired when he was just a child?
Seeing such a rare expression of doubt on Bullet's face, Mirko let out a hardy laugh.
"Hahaha! I just saw that they were recording a video for you to see so I decided to pop on in to say my congratulations, but seriously… Punk! You think that just because of All Might, I would step aside?!"
Mirko soon struck again in another pose that she thought was handsome, raising her head to announce proudly with a shine to her eyes.
"Why didn't he dare to act out against me? Well, the answer is quite simple. Because I, the Rabbit Hero: Mirko, was there!"