Heroes Collide
Disclaimer:
Boku no Hero Academia is owned by Kohei Horikoshi and Bones
One-Punch Man is owned by ONE and Madhouse
First off, many thanks to those who reviewed this fic, I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here the current story arc picks up where the last chapter left, where the characters of the two series meet up and would come to blows, as a stand-off commences…
Well then, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 5: Fera ni kuru
As the scene shifts further within the Chinatown market area, Saitama is seen looking for bargain-priced food items and negotiated for bargain prices, which had slight success whilst others said that their prices are already fixed, and there Saitama had no choice but to settled for the items that he could afford purchasing, and went to the next stalls for other items that attract his attention.
The Chinese merchants glanced at Saitama as they whispered among themselves if he is a pro-hero or a fraud, given Saitama's hero outfit, but took more notice on his BALD and silly-looking appearance and wondered if he is really a hero or just a fraud, as they noted that he doesn't look like one given his BALD and silly-looking face.
"Look at that guy…"
"His clothes are…"
"Is he a pro hero?"
"Probably a fraud…"
"People these days are trying to cash in on real heroes these days…"
"He sure looked stupid…"
"He's bald."
"And an odd one at that…"
As Saitama is walking around, the mafia goons who framed Genos are running towards his way, carrying the stolen items and are heard talking about how they managed to frame the cyborg and have the students from UA Academy deal with him so that they can make a clean getaway, which they are proud of their murderous accomplishments.
Those comments caught Saitama's attention when the mafia goons made light of Genos' descriptions which Saitama recognized as he listened to the mafia goons foolish comments.
"We sure made that metal-looking guy take the blame…"
"Yeah…that cyborg-looking guy will deal with those UA brats…"
"He's so easy to fool…"
"And thanks to that guy…we can get away with the stolen ingredients…"
"And he can help us escape."
"Too bad we'll be long one…"
"That cyborg-looking youth is so stupid…"
"Very stupid…"
As the mafia goons are about to further their escape, they bumped into Saitama, as he stood in their path and asked them what they just said about Genos, and the mafia goons, unaware about Saitama's nature, ignorantly tells him to get out of their way or else he would pay dearly.
Saitama was clueless about the threats and asked them again about what they said about Genos, but the mafia goons said that they have no intentions of answering that question and gave him another warning, telling him to get out of their way or else they will shoot him down if they have to.
"Get out of our way!"
"We mean it!"
"You got a death wish?"
"I'm just asking…what were you guys saying about Genos?"
"Who cares!"
"Now out of our way!"
"You want to die?"
"…"
Saitama just stared at them and asked again about their comments regarding Genos, and a pissed off mafia goon attempted to punch him off, but Saitama did an uppercut which send him upward and landed on a large garbage bin. The other goon took out a knife and is about to stab his target but Saitama again did an uppercut and the goon went flying till landing on the same garbage bin.
The remaining mafia member became terrified and begged for mercy, and Saitama asked him what the comment he made just now means and what does Genos have to do with it. As the remaining goon attempted to escape, Saitama gripped the goon's hand, the goon screamed out in pain and begged for mercy.
Saitama again asked what is the deal, and unable to bear the pain, the goon is forced to spill the beans and admitted the reason. Saitama blinked his eyes after being told about the UA Academy and its students, as he is unaware about that academy, and is also unaware that the students are aspiring heroes, but after hearing about Genos getting embroiled, Saitama knocked the goon out and went to the scene of the battle, where moments later he saw several onlookers watching the fight, which near the crime scene.
Upon arriving, he saw Genos having knocked out Hiryu, and he is quite surprised to see the fallen UA Academy students are high school-aged persons. He called out Genos and asked him what just happened, and after hearing his side, Saitama informed the cyborg that he was tricked as the mafia goons are the actual culprits.
Genos was surprised to hear this and asked for confirmation from Saitama.
"What…what was that…?"
"You heard me, Genos. You were tricked."
"So these…"
"They're high school students…attending a school for aspiring heroes…or so that what I was told…"
"…"
"Where's the victim?"
"Inside the shop, Saitama-sensei…"
"I'll take a look…"
Saitama went inside the shop and found the bodies, and he went out and asked the witnesses to call for the police, informing them of the bodies being found, which surprised the onlookers and they began accusing Saitama and Genos of being the murderers.
Saitama explained himself and said that the mafia goons were the culprits, but then Shoto Todoroki happened to pass by the scene and saw Hiryu and Pony sprawled on the ground, and as the witnesses pointed their fingers at Genos. Todoroki is ready to take the fight, but Saitama stood in between and explained to Todoroki about what he found out.
Todoroki raised an eyebrow and tells Saitama his alibi would be questioned and suggested that he and Genos come along to explain, but Genos tells Saitama that he must catch the mafia goons who murdered the shop owner, but Saitama tells the cyborg that the mafia goons are already knocked out and are ready to be picked up, which surprises Genos.
"What?"
"They're already been taken care of, Genos."
"Really, Saitama-sensei?"
"Yeah. They're knocked out, and are ready for pick up."
"I see…"
"Looks like those goons really tricked you."
"I…"
"Looks like we'll have to explain to the police what really happen…"
Todoroki listened to the conversation between Saitama and Genos and is weighing in on the words they said, and now he is giving them the benefit of a doubt, seeing that neither of them are attempting to escape, and when Saitama showed the stolen ingredient he retrieved from the mafia goons and explained everything, Todoroki insisted that Genos should explain everything at the police station due to the circumstantial evidence, and the fact that he fought off two of Class 1-B students of UA Academy, Genos would be written off as a culprit, and said that if Genos went along peacefully and prove his claims, he would be let off and his innocence would be proven.
Saitama glanced at Genos, which the cyborg thought carefully and said that he will come along to prove his innocence. As Genos is about to come quietly, Todoroki's father, Endeavor, showed up, and seeing that Hiryu and Pony are unconscious, and believing that Todoroki did nothing to stop Genos, assuming that the cyborg is a villain, he is disappointed and delivered a strong punch which sends Genos to another direction.
Todoroki is incensed and berated his father for his reckless actions, but Endeavor scolded his son for being too lax, saying that the culprit is talking his way out to escape, but Todoroki insisted that Genos is turning himself in to prove his innocence, but is ignored.
"Endeavor! Stop!"
"You are too lax, Shoto!"
"He is about to turn himself in!"
"A hero must take action in apprehending the villain! Your two classmates were assaulted and you could have been…"
"There is a misunderstanding!"
"Step aside, Shoto. I will show you how to deal with the villain!"
"I said stop!"
"Silence, Shoto!"
As Todoroki and Endeavor argued, the onlookers recognized Endeavor, who is recognized for being a pro-hero, and assumed that he is here to stop the culprit and unjustly rooted for him and cheered him to capture the villains, assuming that Genos and Saitama being the suspects.
"It's Endeavor!"
"Go, Endeavor!"
"We'll root for you!"
"Show those con artists who are the real heroes!"
"Beat them up!"
"Show them who the real heroes are!"
"Go get them!"
"You rock!"
As Endeavor shoved his son aside, he glanced at Saitama, and seeing his costume, he believe that he is also a villain and asked if Saitama is connected to Genos, and when Saitama answered honestly, Endeavor glared and tells his son this is how he takes down a villain and his right fist is enveloped in flames and delivered a strong punch to his target's torso, as the blow can be heard and the onlookers felt the impact of the blow.
However, they are stunned in silence as Saitama went a bit backwards yet he still stood there, showing no ill effects of Endeavor's blows, and are starting to get worried as they think that Saitama is a powerful villain who somewhat withstood Endeavor's attacks.
"No way…"
"He looked okay…"
"He withstood Endeavor's fiery blows?"
"Is that villain strong?"
"We're in trouble…"
"Wait…maybe Endeavor is warming up…"
"Let's wait and see…"
"Right…"
Endeavor stared in disbelief and yet he is undaunted as he delivered a barrage of punching blows and even fired a pyrokinetic blast at Saitama, but Saitama stood there as if he is perplexed at what his attacker is doing, and even asked if he has a problem.
Endeavor stared further in disbelief seeing that his target stood there like nothing has happened, and Todoroki urged his father to stop and let him handle things from here, saying that unless proven guilty, Saitama is deemed innocent and that Genos is offering to explain his side, but Endeavor voiced his disapproval, saying that Hiryu and Pony assaulted by Genos, and possibly Saitama, are enough proof that they are villains and berated Todoroki for being too soft and reasoned that his son will never be a hero that would live up to the family name and legacy, which only agitate Todoroki for hearing his father's selfish words.
"You are truly a fool!"
"What was that?"
"You call yourself a hero?"
"What?"
"I truly despise you…you are not worth being my parent!"
"…"
"You do not even know what a hero means!"
"Shoto…"
However, Saitama decided to end this and did an uppercut punch, which sends Endeavor upward, and soon landed on a large garbage bin, which shocked the onlookers and Todoroki, having seen what just happened and wondered what kind of person Saitama is, having dispatched the number 2 hero with just ONE PUNCH.
"Oh my…"
"He just…"
"Endeavor…he's…"
"Just one punch?"
"What is he…?"
"Is he a really powerful villain…?"
"No way…"
"He's…"
Todoroki stared in surprise as Saitama attended to Genos, seeing that his cybernetic chest was dented, and there Saitama asked Genos if he is okay, and while the cyborg assured that he is okay, Saitama is unconvinced, seeing that sparks are seen on the cyborg's circuitry, and he asked Todoroki if this is how the police handle things, which Todoroki apologized, reasoning that pro-heroes tend to jump to conclusion but assured that not all heroes are like what Endeavor does.
Saitama blinked his eyes at hearing the word HERO, and asked Todoroki if he is also a hero, in which Todoroki said that he, Hiryu and Pony are aspiring heroes who study at UA Academy, which made Saitama perplexed and said that he never heard such an academy that teaches students doing superhero stuff.
Out of curiosity, Todoroki asked what Saitama and Genos are, if they are villains or not, and Saitama replied that he and Genos are heroes and are affiliated at Heroes Association. Todoroki blinked his eyes at hearing this and asked if Saitama is telling the truth.
"Heroes…Association…?"
"Yeah."
"You two…are pro heores?"
"Yeah. We are."
"I…never heard of this association you mentioned."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Well…"
By then, Endeavor showed up, looking pissed and humiliated, and declared that Saitama and Genos are villains and should be taken down, which Todoroki uses his ice powers to form a wall and tells his father to stop, but Endeavor smashed it to bits and tells his son to watch and learn, vowing to show him how a hero works, and he is now ready to get into action.
Saitama watches on, seeing that Endeavor is itching for a fight and asked if he is really a hero who picks on a fight, but Endeavor scoffed and said that Saitama and Genos won't be able to talk their way out of escaping their crimes, saying that villains must be taken down hard.
Saitama reiterated that he and Genos are not villains, but Endeavor tells him to shut up and suffer the wrath of Endeavor.
"Look, we…"
"You won't fool me!"
"But…we're not…"
"You will be taken down!"
"Listen…"
"Prepare yourselves!"
"Oh boy…"
"Huh?"
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as we got some action here as Endeavor makes his appearance and makes himself look like an intimidating hero, until he finds a challenge in facing the titular hero from One Punch Man.
Shoto Todoroki attempted to diffuse the situation only for his dad to silence him, and it looks like round two is about to commence…
Preview:
Izuku takes on Speed O'Sound Sonic, where he tries to find a way to deal with the ninja assassin's speed whilst Uraraka tries to help.
See you in September.
Reviews are welcomed...but needed...