Chapter 20: More matches
It was time for the final match of the first round. Kenshi was going up against Hayate. Before he walked to the stage Momo stopped him. She then kissed his cheek.
"For luck," she said.
"Thanks Momo," Kenshi said with a smile.
He went up to the stadium where he was greeted with cheers. He faced Hayate who had a ball and chain at his disposal.
"On the right we have a boy who can create video game items, Kenshi Jotaro!" Present Mic said, "And on the left we have a boy who can absorb almost any material, Dio Hayate!"
Hayate smirked at Kenshi.
"Last chance to surrender," Hayate said.
Kenshi got into a fighting stance.
"I don't run from a fight," he said.
"Your funeral," Hayate said.
He absorbed the concrete and his body transformed into that mineral. He started throwing a barrage of punches at Kenshi's way, and Kenshi pivoted left and right, evading each of the punches.
He caught the final punch, then spun around and kicked Hayate in the back before moving backwards. He was using Hayate's strength against him, without using his quirk!
A lot of heroes were watching both of them go to work and fight. Mirko was watching Kenshi with great interest.
"He's got some good moves with those kicks," she said, "But if I work with him, he'll be a force to be reckoned with. With or without his quirk."
Kenshi smirked at Hayate.
"You're too predictable, Hayate. I don't even think I can call this a Jojo reference!" Kenshi told him.
"HAYATE!" shouted Iwata, "Do not allow yourself to be humiliated by this simpleton!"
"Simpleton?!" Kenshi asked.
Hayate grabbed the ball and chain, then threw it at Kenshi. Kenshi narrowly dodged using his parkour skills.
"That was close..." he said.
"Listen you," Hayate said, "I've had enough of you constantly taking my spotlight."
"Taking your... That has nothing to do with why I'm being a hero," Kenshi said, "I'm being a hero to inspire people. I don't care about fame or fortune, if anything that's just a bonus, but that's not my primary reason! But what about you? What do you want to be a hero for?"
Hayate was struck by that question.
"I... I don't know," he said.
"Hayate, you're supposed to be fighting," Iwata said, "You're supposed to show these people that they're beneath you."
Hayate was getting a bit conflicted.
"Hayate do not listen to that man," Kenshi said, "He may be your instructor but he does not mean well."
"Destroy him, you worthless nimrod!" Iwata shouted.
Kenshi was getting mad at how Iwata was talking to his own protige.
"Who is he to call you worthless?!" Kenshi asked, "You may be stubborn but I can tell you worked your ass off to get to where you are! On your own accord no less! You made all this possible, and Iwata is just riding off of that to feed his ego!"
Hayate started to think for a minute. He may not like Kenshi but he makes a very good point.
"You know, Jojo... you may have a point there." Hayate said, looking at Iwata.
"Don't focus on him, focus on me," Kenshi said, "Why do you want to be a hero? What inspires you?"
"To belong..." Hayate said, "But Iwata said I won't belong unless I get better than anyone else and beat them all..."
"Forget what Iwata says. You DO belong," Kenshi said, "You're being a hero and fighting. People will accept you if you let them. You belong. Now can you say that for me."
"I belong," Hayate said.
"I can't hear you," Kenshi said.
"I belong." Hayate repeated himself.
"I can't hear you."
"I belong!"
"You are an incredible teen with a quirk that other people would give anything to have, and who is now in a fighting match with someone who is trying to get you to higher ground," Kenshi said, "So if you truly mean what you say, then for the final FATHER FUCKING TIME, say it loud and say it proud!"
"I BELONG!" Hayate shouted to the heavens.
"Then lets fight, for real," Kenshi said.
Kenshi hit an item block.
"Batsuit."
He transformed into... a cat? He was in a yellow cat suit. The entire crowd reacted with aww...
"Awwwwwwwww,"
"He looks adorable!" Tsu said.
"He really does," Mina said.
"What the…. I said Batsuit!" Kenshi said to himself.
Hayate started laughing and losing it.
"Hahaha he got the cat suit!" Hayate said still laughing, "Oh my... I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
He started gaining his composure back.
"Ok. Now you die."
Kenshi ducked just before the punch landed. He realized with the cat suit, he had cat like reflexes!
"I'm a cat..."
Hayate threw more punches at Kenshi who kept dodging. When he saw an opening he clawed Hayate's face.
"Meeee-ow!" he said.
"MOTHER FUCKER THAT SHIT HURT!" Hayate shouted. "C'MERE YOU LITTLE SHIT!"
He tried grabbing Kenshi who dodged once again pouncing back and forth clawing Hayate. He then jumped up and did a ground pound knocking Hayate out.
"Had enough?" Kenshi asked.
"Not... even... close..." Hayate said, clearly tired and fell to the ground.
"I'll take that as a yes," Kenshi said.
"HAYATE IS UNABLE TO BATTLE! KENSHI JOTARO ASSENDS TO THE NEXT ROUND!" Midnight shouted.
The crowd went wild cheering his name. Momo jumped from the stands and rushed over to Kenshi, giving him a bone crushing hug. She then dipped him down and kissed him right on the lips.
"You were amazing," Momo said.
"Uh... thanks, Momo!" Kenshi said.
Momo then hugged him again as he was still in his cat suit and said, "Also, you're so adorable!"
Nana saw how Kenshi used the cat suit.
"That was intensive use, I kindawonderhowcatswouldactuallyusetheirquirksincombatorifacatwouldactuallybeabletopulloffstuntslikejotarodidorifthatjustspecialeffects," Nana went into a mutter state
Everyone around her was in shock at how Nana was spitting out facts.
Kenshi was in the back resting after his match. The others approached him.
"Wow Jojo that was really cool how you talked to Hayate," Kirishima, "Making him realize he doesn't need anyone else's approval. That's so manly."
"I did it for me," Kenshi said, "Same for what I'm gonna do during my match with Todoroki. He's trapped within his own self hatred and loathing, and I plan to break him out."
"Jojo those dodges were awesome! You were moving around like a cat!" Mina said jumping up and down.
"Do you mind?" Shinso asked, "I'm trying to sleep!"
He went back to sleep in his sleeping bag.
"...Is he Mr. Aizawa's secret love child?" Kenshi asked.
"Kenshi you were really cool up there!" Momo said, "He kept beating you senseless and you just kept getting back up! You just don't know when to quit."
The door opened revealing Monoma who glared at Kenshi.
"Just for the record, Hayate allowed Jotaro to win."
"And why would he do that?" Kenshi asked.
"You really wanna know? Its mind your own business that's why!"
Monoma then threw something at Kenshi who effortlessly grabbed it.
"Alright Phantom thief, let's go!" Kenshi said.
"HEY!"
Someone kicked Monoma in the back making him stop. He turned around to see Hayate.
"That's enough!" he said.
"Come on I was just-"
"I said. Enough." Hayate said, "Now let's go."
"Got it…" Monoma said.
Kenshi started walking back to the stands with the others. He then turned to face Hayate.
"If you want a rematch just let me know," Kenshi said with a smile, "I'll be waiting."
As he kept walking he noticed a foot on the wall. It belonged to none other than Rumi Usagiyama a.k.a Mirko.
"Gotta hand it to you kid, you got spunk when it comes to combat," she said.
"Wait, I know you, you're Mirko, the No 5 hero! Your kicks are strong enough to destroy concrete!" Kenshi said.
"And you know your smarts too," Mirko said, "Listen, if you manage to make it to the final round, I got a spot for you in my internships. You've got good combat skills, but they could use a bit of refinement."
Kenshi was blushing at Mirko got a bit close to him while smirking.
"I'll take up your offer," he said.
"Good," she said, "I'm heading back to my spot now. But first…"
She then approached Kenshi and gave him a peck on the cheek.
"For luck."
She then walked away leaving Kenshi with a red face.