Aphrodisiac
Boku no Hero Academia is owned by Kohei Horikoshi and Bones
Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here our heroes are about to get themselves embroiled in a bit of a fight as they try to help Mineta, who is about to get in a bit of a spot due to some minor villains going to the venue as him…
Well then, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 2: Chaina taun no ranto
As Mineta is approaching the said shop, the scene showed that several Midoriya and Kendo are chatting and there the merchants attempted to sell their products to the passing two teens, showing their products in an attempt to entice the two to buy the products that the merchants are demonstrating, which Midoriya was taken aback at seeing how the merchants are putting a lot of effort.
There some of the merchants offered one of their popular products, saying that it will make him more MUSCULAR and promised that it will attract pretty girls and become popular at his school, as well as to scare and intimidate bullies.
"Hey there, young lad…"
"Y-yes?"
"Would you like to buy this herb?"
"Um…what does it do…?"
"It can stimulate your growth spurt…gives you extra muscles…"
"Huh? But…"
"You can grow taller, and make you a macho man. Believe me…you will attract a lot of beauties…and scare off anyone who tries to bully you."
"Um…well…"
However, Kendo smiled and wave her hand, saying that her friend is not interested, taking Midoriya's hand and the two teens went on their way, and after a few minutes she blinked her eyes as she saw Mineta heading to a nearby shop, where he is being followed by the men in tuxedo, looking like they have an ulterior motive of sorts.
Kendo then asked Midoriya what is Mineta doing here in Yokohama, particularly here in Chinatown, and there a surprised Midoriya said he didn't know that Mineta is here and asked where she saw him, and when Kendo pointed at the shop over there, Midoriya wondered what is going on, and tells her that unless a crime is committed, they can't act on just gut instinct, and suggested that the best they can do right now is head to the shop and pretend to be customers, and then approach Mineta and ask him what is he doing here.
Kendo nodded seeing that there is logic in Midoriya's suggestion.
"Hmm…you do have a point."
"Really, Kendo-an?"
"Yeah."
"So, Kendo-san…what do you say?"
"I say we go there…discreetly."
"…"
"Hmm…just be prepared, Midoriya."
"Right…"
As the two teens headed towards the shop, they suddenly blocked by some men in tuxedos, and they seem to be are walking towards them, and Kendo seemed to get the gist as the men are trying to discreetly prevent her and Midoriya to proceed to the shop, and there she politely asked the men to step aside, though the men pretended to be inept by saying that they are lost and asked her for directions.
Kendo glanced at Midoriya and guessed what she is suggesting, and as Midoriya attempted to head to the shop by going ahead, the other men blocked his way and tries to push him back, and there Kendo asked the men what is their problem and why are they blocking her and Midoriya's path, but the men attempted to stall them by making nonsense comments just to keep the two teens back.
"Do you know? We are the one. Don't you agree with me, my brethren?"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"We are the one…the only one…any one…some other one…am I correct, my brothers?"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
While the four men in tuxedo are keeping kendo and Midoriya preoccupied, they did not notice is that Mineta is ahead of them as he is heading towards the shop he seeks, and he found it, where he appeared to be excited as he has a reason for going there, and walked a bit faster as he wants to find this particular item before someone notices and recognize him, as Mineta is wearing a hat and trench coat.
As Mineta is ready to go inside the shop, the other four men then glanced at the map and then at the shop, where they realized that they are nearing their destination, and the leader told his men what to do, and they nodded, saying that they understand what the instruction is, and they will accomplish it no matter what.
"Okay, you know the drill. Find that item…take by any means. Kill the shopkeeper to prevent him from calling help. Then make a quick getaway. Kill any who try to oppose us."
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Once we accomplish our task…we will be rewarded…and we will be praised…that is what our boss ordered us to do!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
Inside the shop, Mineta approached the shopkeeper, who appeared to be 75 years old, and the shopkeeper raised an eyebrow as he can tell about Mineta's true age despite the UA student wearing a hat and trench coat, and there he asked the disguised student if he is looking for something, as it turns out that this shop is a drug store that sells rare herbs and medicines that caters customers that have ADULT problems.
There Mineta took off his hat and gave the shopkeeper a letter, and the shopkeeper read it, in which it is revealed that Mineta was hired by a neighbor who is suffering from DECREASED SEXUAL PERFORMANCE and the unspecified neighbor asked Mineta to go to the store at Chinatown to buy the herbal supplement from the shopkeeper and promised to pay the boy well, and provided a written letter so as to let the shopkeeper know that he directed Mineta to do the errand for him.
The shopkeeper recognized the handwriting and knew that the person who written the letter is one of his frequent customers, and decided to take the customer's word for it seeing that Mineta came here on the customer's behalf. There he asked Mineta if he plans on using the herbs and supplement himself, which the UA student assured that he has no intention of using it as he is doing the errand on the promise of getting paid well.
"So, young man…are you planning to use one yourself?"
"No, sir."
"Really?"
"Yeah. I'm only here to do the errand…and to get paid."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Hmm…"
"…"
Seeing that Mineta is telling the truth, the shopkeeper then prepared the herbs and supplements and put it inside a small box, along with the instruction paper, and placed it inside a paper bag, and Mineta gave the payment to the shopkeeper, and he received the goods before placing it inside his bag. There the shopkeeper told Mineta to hide it well, as told the UA student that many gangsters are after the goods in order to help their bosses to increase their SEX DRIVES.
Mineta nodded and said that he will keep the advice in mind.
"You better hid it well. There are lots of bad people wanting to steal it for their mob bosses."
"Really, sir?"
"Yes."
"Okay. Leave it to me."
"Good. And stay safe."
"Don't worry."
"You sure sound confident for a teenager."
"Ha-ha."
Suddenly, the men in tuxedo came in, and the shopkeeper kept his cool even though he could feel the glaring aura from the four men, and there the leader of the men approached the shopkeeper and demanded for the herbs and supplement, claiming that his grandfather needed it as his wedding night will take place tonight, and it is GRAVELY needed.
The shopkeeper knew that it was a lie as he deduced that the men wanted the goods in order to mass-produce them and sell them on the black market, and the shopkeeper told the man that he already sold the last of the supplies earlier and said that the next shipment will arrive in three days, which the leader of the men in tuxedos did not take it kindly and grabbed the shopkeeper by his collar and threatened him.
"Hey!"
"Give us the item!"
"Yeah, hand it over!"
"Or you'll get what's coming!"
"I told you the last stock was sold several minutes ago! The next stock won't be available till three days after!"
"You really wanna die?"
"You got a death wish?"
"Just say the word, you shitty shopkeeper!"
Mineta was scared by this and left the shop, and while the men in tuxedos are manhandling the shopkeeper, one of the goons suddenly made the realization, and said that the kid might be the one who purchased the goods, and the leader of the men in tuxedos told them to go after Mineta, and beat him up if they have to in order to get the goods no matter what.
"Okay, you know the drill. Find that fool and take the item…take by any means. Kill the kid if you have to in order to prevent him from calling help. Then make a quick getaway. Kill any who try to oppose us."
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Once we accomplish our task…we will be rewarded…and we will be praised…that is what our boss ordered us to do for the Chinese mafia!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
Outside, Mineta was walking away from the shop, but stopped as he had an ATTACK OF CONSCIENCE and realized that he could not leave the shopkeeper alone with those thugs, and decided to go back there and face the goons and fight back if needed.
By then the three men in tuxedos came out from the shop and confronted Mineta, demanding that he hand over the goods if he wants to live longer, making it clear that they won't hold back against anyone, even children and toddlers.
"Okay, kid."
"Hand it over."
"We know you have it."
"Um…ah…well…"
"We know you have the herbs."
"Give it to us."
"And we mean it."
"Can't we talk this over…?"
By then, the four other men in tuxedos were thrown towards the other three goons, and the seven men were on the ground, which surprised Mineta, and there he saw Midoriya and Kendo approaching him, and they asked him if he is okay, which a relieved Mineta nodded and said that these guys are attacking the shopkeeper, and the leader of the men in tuxedos came out, holding the shopkeeper, who is badly beaten, and there he saw Midoriya and Kendo, and he realized that their operation is in jeopardy.
The leader of the men in tuxedos then told his seven cohorts to use their Quirks and beat up the teens and get the goods from Mineta no matter what, which the men nodded in reply.
"Get up! Kill those brats! Use your quirks and do not hold back!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
By then, Class 1-B member Hiryu Rin came and told Midoriya, Mineta and Kendo to be careful; saying that the eight men are members of a Chinese mafia, and possesses Quirks that are based on the Chinese Zodiac, which Kendo asked if he is sure.
Hiryu nodded and tells the two Class 1-A members not to hold back in using their Quirks, saying that the eight men are remorseless murderers who would not hesitate to kill their targets whether they are adults or children.
Midoriya was surprised and glanced at the eight men, and there the leader told his men to use their Quirks and go all out, telling them not to hold back and get the goods from Mineta and kill him if they have to, which the goons roared in reply.
"Activate your Quirks! Kill them without mercy!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
"Yes sir!"
The eight men then activated their Quirks, and their bodies enlarged and are now as tall as bus vehicles, where the eight men now resembled humanoid animals based on the Chinese zodiac signs which are:
- - Rat
- - Ox
- - Tiger
- - Dragon
- - Monkey
- - Dog
- - Snake
- - Horse
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as Mineta was saved as Midoriya and Kendo arrived just in time to help out a schoolmate in need, unaware of what Mineta did at the store, and this is where the action comes in as a brief battle ensue, only for the trio to find out that the seven goons have Quirks.
Hiryu Rin of Class 1-B joins the fray, but will the four UA students be able to fend the goons off, as the goons have Quirks that lets them assume anthropomorphic forms based on the animals of the Chinese Zodiac…?
Preview:
A brawl ensue within Chinatown…
Midoriya and Kendo slowly getting attracted at one another…
See you in December…
Reviews are welcomed, but needed…