Justice Across Time and Space

Chapter 13

This took a bit longer because of my various other fanfics like an Anthem (may it rest in peace) and Strike Witches crossover. As well as Overseeing a Strange World. But also because I was trying to build together a whole story for this chapter that would make sense and be interesting. Well enough rambling. On with the show.

(No POV)

Chizome had been watching over the Shie Hissaki hideout for the day of the attack. He noticed that most of the ones going in and out were just random riff raff like the woman had said. He also considered that the point to having all of those types was to slow down the heroes and police. The biggest guns were probably inside. He had seen a few walk around the premise when he observed from a rooftop. One was a huge brute with some brass knuckle like gear who appeared to be paired with a man in monks clothing. 'That pair would be better for J to handle. Even if I can cut him there are probably others that have stranger abilities that might be a problem for him.'

He later observed a strange skinny man with a bag over his head eating a brick and madly mumbling to himself. Chizome figured that that may have been one who was driven mad by his quirk. There had been a few cases in his time, but they were often glossed over. 'Its just like they said. People often ignore the weakening of the minds due to quirks just so they can feel better about quirks as a whole. You don't even hear about the quirk singularity much anymore.'

As the day was going continuing on, he overheard a few things from the various Yakuza thugs in the area. Most of the thugs were in general complaining about their various heads or top members. A few even mentioned the quirks that some of them had including a crystallizing quirk and an energy stealing one. 'I may take out the bone masked one and the one with the wide brimmed hat. From what it sounds like the two have less direct combat abilities. I may have Bloodcurdle but for some of these opponents it wouldn't work well.'

Chizome knew that people start to get more suspicious the more you observe from the same or similar places, so he kept on the move and out of sight around the Shie Hissaki base. He did even took out a few of the thugs around the area. Not his fault that they were so dumb that they thought they could mug him. But with night approaching, he went elsewhere to get a variety of gear for himself. A biker helmet for his head, a few extra knives, and a black combat suit.

It was just before nightfall when the two met up with him again. "I scouted around the area and listened in on a few of the thugs they sent out. Most of said thugs are gone for the day but the top members all apparently live here. Eight major fighters I'm guessing and a handful of officers. Only heard a little bit about them though. The number two has some kind of power to stop time or something. It's probably like my quirk but he doesn't need blood for it." Chizome explained to the two who had just arrived.

The woman nodded before saying, "That is roughly what the intel we had said as well. I'm still going in first, so we don't have to worry about the girl much once I'm in. Keeping them busy at the front will be you two's job." The two men nod and then the large man J says to the woman, "We should give him the extra tools he needs for this fight." The woman, even with her face hidden seems reluctant, but nods and claps her hands. From between her hands a pair of katanas appear.

One blade had a white saya with a sakura like tsuba, and a black and white ito wrap and samegawa on the tsuka. The other had a black saya with an almost flame like tsuba, and a purple and red ito wrap and samegawa. Even without drawing them Chizome could almost feel a difference between the two. The black blade seemed to radiate violence and bloodlust, not unlike himself only a day ago.

The other was a more peaceful blade in some ways. Still capable of taking a life, but not needlessly or brutally. "What are these?" He asks the two who hold the blades out to him. "The white blade is the Muramasa. The true Muramasa. Capable of cutting, but only what it feels is necessary. The black blade is the Masamune, who if you know the legends is a violently bloodthirsty blade. It will cut anything without discretion."

At that second statement, Chizome is a bit unsure if he should take the latter. He mentions that he may get caught up in his old ways if he were to take up that blade. "I don't mind using the Muramasa, but the Masamune seems like too big of a risk. Why would you offer it to me?" he asks. J then nods before saying, "It is true that Masamune is a dangerous blade, but that just means it needs a strong warrior who is strong in their convictions and will to keep it in check. And I do feel that is you."

Chizome's eyes widen at that statement and he, albeit hesitantly, takes the Masamune. "And if you did lose yourself, I could just stop you if needed." The large man says with a chuckle. Chizome himself is laughing at what he said and agrees. "I think you two should take these back after we are done. There would be far too much temptation if I held onto these." Chizome says knowing how he may easily slip back into his old ways. With a nod and the woman saying they had a job to do and a child to save, the three get ready for their mission.

(Saphentite POV)

I'm still not sure about trusting Chizome but at least I know John can handle him. But I can't worry about that now. Now I have to get to that little girl and get her out of here. Nighteye only knew rumors about the drugs to amp and remove quirks. But I wouldn't put it past this guy who calls himself Overhaul. I've seen a few like him before. He is only interested in keeping his power for his own ego and his obsession with control. And if what John and I suspect is true the little girl may be part of the plan.

"How long before we perfect the quirk erasing bullets?" I hear a voice while I'm moving like smoke through the vents. One of the better perks of being a being made of smokeless fire. "Another month or two. If you could extract more of the blood from the little demon, we can play around with the formula a bit more." "Not a problem. I'll just take her apart and put her back together a few more times." Extracting blood?! Calling a child a demon even while you possibly torture them? That tears it; we are shutting these bastards down hard.

"You two heard that right?" It is Chizome who responds with, "Yeah we heard that. J is trying to calm himself down so he can't talk right now. I know I said I was worried about slipping back into my Stain madness, but I am tempted to unleash it upon all of these monsters." I give a quiet chuckle at that before agreeing with him. "I kind of want you to kill them all too. But they aren't the mission. The girl is. And now I have even more of a reason for trying to save her." Once those two are gone from the lab, I float in a copy as much information as I can. It'll be needed for the future case against these guys.

With that done and a few of these files now set to both delete themselves once the Shie Hissaki have all been arrested and sentenced (as well as making sure the files can't be copied again), I can move on to the main purpose. I find the sad little girl crying in a room that, while it may have things to make her comfortable, is her prison. "Hey there. I know you aren't okay. But don't worry. I'm here to save you." I say to keep her from crying out. I already took out any cameras in this place so it should be fine.

She looks at me with a terrified look before saying, "you can't be here! If they find you Overhaul will kill you!" She seems about ready to break into hysterics when I decide to do something that I doubt many have done to her before: I wrap her up in a hug. She of course is terrified at first before relaxing in my grasp. I stroke her hair a few times which seems to calm her more. Before long she is almost asleep in my arms. I wish I could just let her sleep, but time is of the essence. I wake her up and tell her I'm here to get her out. She looks like she wants to protest thinking that she and I can't escape.

"Don't worry. I have a plan and I have some incredibly powerful backup. Okay you two, I've got her. I need about five minutes in the vents. Then you can go nuts." The two men on the other side give an affirmative, and say they'll wait. With that done I ask if she wants to fly. She looks at me confused before I float up a bit taking her with me.

She is wide eyed at the whole experience and before she can ask what is going on, I put my finger to my lips to say to be quiet and turn us both into smoke. We float through the vents and after about five minutes I hear John make his big entrance. We still have a little way to go but not too much. In fact, we are already outside when the building starts to remodel itself. Overhaul's doing no doubt. With that done we get away to safety while the other two finish the job. Hopefully, John and Chizome can fully end this poor girl's living nightmares.

(no POV)

"It's time." Jotaro says to Chizome. With a nod from the hunchbacked man, Jotaro rushes at the front gate of the Shie Hissaki destroying it. Once that is done, he engages a few of the random thugs that are still there. Taking all of them down with little effort. When he steps into the building, he notices the man above him who is trying to attack him from above. 'He's above me. Do you see him?'

'I see him. He won't stop justice this day.' Chizome says back with his mind to Jotaro. He doesn't know what this monster's quirk is, but he won't get the chance to use it. Chizome rushes the man with a bronze like mask and slashes him across the chest with Masamune. It may not kill him right away, but the man is going nowhere fast. Especially when Chizome uses his quirk to stop him. "Damnit! What's going on? I can't move!" Both of them hear the man say. It is then that a few of the other members appear along with the boss, Overhaul.

"Disappointing that you were felled so easily Chrono. But I guess whoever these sick heroes are, were expecting you. No matter. I can see to it you won't stop my plans." The man says before placing his hand on the ground. With that the whole building reshapes and changes around all the people present. Once it is done, Chizome is trapped with the bone masked member, the member with a black beak mask and hat, and a tiny member.

"So then care to share who you are and what you intend here." The man with the hat asks Chizome. He may want to give a whole speech, but he can tell this is just a ploy to buy time. So, he rushes at the bone masked villain, cutting him with a knife he threw before the rush. "Whoa, guuess hic guess this guy is one to mess around or make hic bib- big speeches hic." Chizome is starting to feel dizzy but manages to kick the man with his spiked boots.

'That one must have a quirk that causes this. I only guessed at it given what I saw and heard earlier but I'm glad I went after him first.' From the little bit of blood that had been exposed from the knife wound and his kick, Chizome managed to stop the villain. It was then the other two tried to attack him with guns and when he saw a large arm appear out of the little one.

'I can't hold back here. I was only planning to use Masamune, but I may need Muramasa.' After that thought Chizome draws the other blade wielding both as he rushes the pair of villains. The two try to shoot him but he manages to block and dodge most of their shots. He slashes the tiny one with Muramasa and stabs Masamune through the villain with the hat. The former just deflating after and the later collapsing with the sword through his stomach.

"Glad that worked. You should be glad I'm only after one thing. Though, you animals don't get to know what that is." Chizome says with contempt. While he is saying that though, Muramasa has been shaking a bit in his grip. "What's going on?" He questions both in general and to his sword. "You fool. Mimic jumped into your sword as you cut his doll form. Now he'll take the blade and finish you." The man with the hat said smugly. Chizome however wasn't worried.

"It's not like that would do him any good. Muramasa will deal with him." The villain was confused by this statement. 'Is he talking about himself? Or the other person? He can't be talking about the sword. Its just a hunk of metal. Sharp but not alive. Whatever. This will be done soon.' Soon enough the villain known as Mimic reappears. However, he is in no position to be attacking.

"AAAHHH! What the Hell is that sword?! It's like there's something alive in it! But how is that possible?!" The large and rather buff villain screams. Of course, the other two villains are confused and then they see that Mimic is missing both an arm and a leg. A long with multiple cuts across his body. "For being Yakuza you're all not much for the histories and legends of your homeland. These two blades are the Masamune and the Muramasa. And you, Mimic, were dumb enough to try to take over the sword of violence and blood lust."

All of the villains are stunned and confused. They had thought myths and legends like that were nothing more than fairy tales. Quirks were real and the powers were usually explained by science. But this was a whole matter of fiction. "I don't think He appreciated you attacking his body that way. So I guess I'll just let him do what he wants for now." With that said, Chizome lets go of the blade.

But rather than clatter to the ground like the other villains thought it would, it floated a bit above the ground. 'I know J asked me to hold back a bit, but I and hopefully he won't begrudge Muramasa a bit of payback. I'll stop him before he kills them.' With that thought Chizome lets the katana of violence loose on the villains.

By the time it is done all of them are missing two limbs and have multiple cuts across their bodies. Chizome puts all of his will and conviction into stopping the blade from killing them. He even bandages up their injuries, so they don't all die. "Now all that is left is for my partner to finish with the other monsters." Chizome muses while looking for the exit.

Speaking of whom, he is now face to face with some of the biggest members of the Shie Hissaki. One that Chizome had warned him about earlier, the large man with brass knuckles comes up first. "I'll fight this guy. He's the one who busted down the gate earlier. If he's got that kind of power, I can have some real fun!" As the man is walking up, he introduces himself as Rappa Kendo. "Tengai stay out of this!" he calls to the man with monks clothing.

Jotaro is just standing there with his arms crossed. 'If that is what this guys name is, then I don't need to fight back right away. In fact, he could help me recharge a bit.' With that thought and a hidden smile, Jotaro just says to bring it. Kendo does just that and unleashes his first punch on Jotaro. Who in turn does nothing.

In fact, he doesn't even move at all. Which incises Kendo more. He has a feral grin he starts unleashing a barrage of bullet punches on Jotaro. Rather than just stand there, Jotaro blocks a large amount of the attacks. At one point he stopped and ask, "What are you doing?! You're just blocking my attacks!"

Even though he can't see the other man's face he knows that he is smiling. 'Is he like that Fat Gum guy? That could mean I just powered him up all the more. He just let me attack so he can hit me harder.' Kendo thought, and his feral grin grew to a manic smile. "Well! As fun as it could be to take a hit you charged up from my own, I'm finishing this myself!"

Kendo charges at Jotaro again and unleashes his barrage of attacks. Jotaro blocks again, and then says, "You're right and wrong at the same time. I was using you to get a kinetic charge. But I could have finished this at any time." Kendo is taken aback by this.

With a little smile and chuckle Jotaro knocks away Kendo's barrage, before unleashing a punch that sends him flying so hard, he lands in the ocean. A few of the other that are left are terrified at this. Tengai tries to create a barrier to stop any attacks he could unleash. Only for Jotaro to kick it and shatter the barrier completely. And to make sure that he can't do it again, Jotaro hammer fist slams Tengai into the ground so hard it makes a crater.

It is after this that the other largest member decides to take a crack at him. "To bad you are a guy! I'd much prefer grabbing onto and draining a woman!" The large man says before going for a grab. Jotaro smacks his hands away each time he tries. The man is getting more and more frustrated with each failed attack. "Fine then. I'll just use this!" He pulls out a vial with a needle and injects himself. With that he boosts his power to where he can drain from a distance. "Now I've got you!"

Jotaro feels the pull of his energy and just smiles more. "So you're another fool who thinks they are invincible due to their power. If you think you can, TAKE IT ALL!" Jotaro does not try to stop the energy flow. Instead, he increases all of the energy flowing to the large man, who at first is drinking it up. But then he realizes he can't contain it.

A blonde ally of his calls out "Rikiya! Stop!" But it is too late. Rikiya's body is getting warped by the energy flowing into him. "I don't think I'll feel as bad about what has happened this time. And I shouldn't have before. You all brought this judgment down on yourselves." Jotaro says coldly.

Rikiya screams one last time before his body explodes from all the energy. With that done, Jotaro turns to the rest who are ready to pounce on him. One coats his arms in crystals, another takes out weapons from somewhere, and the third looks ready to try and eat the enemy before him. The second tries to take any weapon that might be there, but there are none on the person before him. The crystal man strikes down with all the weight and might he can muster.

Jotaro blocks the blow, and then catches the one who tries to eat him. He then pushes back against the crystal arm and slams the one he caught down into the ground so hard it cracks. When the thief tries to stab and then shoot him, the knife breaks and the bullets don't even affect him. Jotaro is on him in a second and kicks the man in the face so hard he is sent flying through three walls. The crystal man attacks again, but Jotaro just smashes through the crystals he has grown before headbutting the man so hard he passes out.

"Well at least that's done now to…" He feels himself stop. In all the fracas, he had forgotten about the first one who tried to attack him. "Call me Chronostasis. Since that is exactly the state you are in right now. I have to admit you are incredibly impressive. You managed to beat almost every member of the Eight precepts alone. But now you are done. I will make sure you can't get in Chisaki's way." He then proceeds to take out a dart gun and point it at Jotaro. He shoots him with the rough quirk destroying bullets. "This may not take your quirk forever, but it will be enough to finish you. Goodbye hero." Chronostasis draws his knife and goes to stab Jotaro in the stomach. But instead, the knife breaks.

With his time restabilizing, Jotaro informs him that, "yeah I don't have a quirk. I don't have something that worthless." This shocks the villain and Jotaro finishes him with a punch to the face. He then speaks to Chizome to meet him deeper inside. He can sense that Chisaki is deeper inside the remodeled building. "I think I can guess where he is going." Chizome says when the two meet back up they head to where Jotaro can sense Chisaki.

Who is incredibly livid. The room he is in is where they usually keep Eri. But instead it is just a dummy left behind by Saphentite. "How!? How did she get away?!" "Oh you thought we were the main force to break her out huh?" Jotaro mockingly says. "She was always the goal. Saving her and stopping you're evil. You're done Chisaki." Chizome says with finality.

Chisaki just twitches a bit before turning and slamming his hand on the ground. With that a barrage of stone knives come flying at the two. Both of them manage to dodge all of the attacks but the room is again remodeled. And so the fight is on. Chizome and Jotaro manage to get close a few times but Overhaul just keeps making new barriers to push them back.

'Damnit. If I was at my full power, I could take him out easy. But I'm not at my best and I used up a lot of energy in the fight with that Rikiya fellow.' Jotaro thinks before Chizome gets tripped up and is stabbed multiple times. "Chizome!" Jotaro calls out and catches him. He breaks through a wall and the two escape for a bit to strategize and heal.

Chizome is bleeding from multiple spots but Jotaro offers to heal him. With a nod from the former, Jotaro uses his healing gamma wave on the wounded ally. 'Wait what is going on? Is he?' These thoughts run through Jotaro's mind before Chizome stands up again. He then says, "I know you can finish this. But you need a little time to get your charge back. I'll buy you as much time as I can. Even without the thing I didn't need." With a smile Chizome draws both of his blades and goes back in to face the madman Overhaul.

Jotaro decides to get desperate and punches into a few of the electric lines to recharge himself. When that isn't quite enough, he also creates a few explosions in the kitchen to absorb the kinetic force and the heat energy of the explosion. While he is doing that, Chizome has begun to fight Overhaul in earnest. He doesn't try to attack him often, just enough to where the villain's attention is on him. But once again he gets tripped up by Overhaul. Who proceeds to trap him in the stone around him.

Before he can strike any kind of final blow, Jotaro reappears and kicks Overhaul in the side so hard he breaks a multiple bones. Not that it is too much of a problem for him; Overhaul just puts himself back together with his quirk. "Now I can fully finish this." Jotaro says with hidden face of determination. He rushes at Overhaul, breaking through his stone barriers in an attempt to get close to him.

When he thinks he is right next to the villain he breaks through to grab and end the fight. But it was a feint. Overhaul had made a dummy to sneak around behind Jotaro, and he gets close enough to touch him. "If only Eri were here so I could show her how feeble the hope you heroes create really is. Now DIE!" He says using his quirk to make Jotaro explode.

But… Nothing happens. Overhaul is confused at this turn of events and asks why it isn't working. "It may have a few minutes ago, but I'm charge up again. As is my barrier around my body. You need physical contact, right? Doesn't work if you don't touch me physically."

To which Jotaro grabs Overhaul's shirt and headbutts him so hard, Overhauls nose bleeds profusely and his skull is cracked in multiple places. Jotaro proceeds to grab the villain's face and use his healing gamma wave again. When Overhaul realizes he healed him, he just laughs and attempts to use his quirk again. But nothing happens.

While this has been going on, Jotaro freed Chizome and both walk up to him. "If you're wondering what happened, he did the same thing to me he did to you. He healed me, and it destroyed my quirk. Guess what you wanted won't happen after all. You just wanted to torture and remain in power. You're just a sad pathetic piece of garbage. Not even worth killing."

To which Chizome finishes with a kick to Overhaul's head. With that done, the two make their way out as the police have started to move in. "You ready for the next part of the plan Chizome?" Jotaro asks. His helmet having been lost and some point, Chizome just has a somber look on his face but says, "Yes I am."

Holy shit this was long. But I had a lot I wanted to say. The conclusion of this whole arc will come next chapter. Sorry this one took a while.