Chapter 59: Back home
Principal Nezu has gathered everyone who knew about Izuku's secret in his office: both Midoriyas, all Hagakures, detective Naomasa Tsukauchi, psychologist Kinuyo Kisen and pro heroes Midnight, Ragdoll and Eraserhead. The boy changed his hair color back to normal.
"Let's make one thing abundantly clear: It's a miracle that AFO or his minions didn't reveal the truth. My guess is that he was planning to keep the info to himself along with the quirk and thus kept other villains in the dark. No one, I repeat, no one in this room will talk about this issue to anyone else. We will also not write about this in a diary or anything like that. If we get another Search situation, you will all contact me as soon as possible. Midoriya and I will look through the quirks of popular heroes/villains to identify who else can discover this by accident. Am I making myself clear?" Rat would need a vacation after this.
"Yes/Yeah/Sure."
"Stop writing down secrets, kid!"
"What will happen to us?" Himitsuo Hagakure (father) asked.
"Once we find all the rat… traitors that have been cooperating with the boogeyman, you will stand trial." Detective deadpanned. "Blackmail or not, you did use stolen money for your business. Someone will find that out eventually."
"Well, I suppose it's easier to say I've stolen it myself than admit I've been working with the biggest villain in the world. *Sigh* Look, I'll take any punishment, even death, as long as Kuria and Tooru are safe and sound."
"Honey, it's my fault too." The floating feminine cloth said. "I should have stopped you when I noticed your gambling addiction."
"No! It's my fault, end of story. You'll take over the family business and provide for Tooru."
"There might not be any business left." Tsukauchi intervened. "Depending on how court plays out, your assets might get confiscated."
"What?" Kuria asked. "But I'm only a nurse. How will I provide for my daughter?"
"I know!" Izuku raised his hand. "Tooru has been living with me for a while. I'm sure her mother can move in too. That's ok with you, right mom?"
Inko nodded with a sigh.
"Thank you, young man!" Himitsuo bowed down. "You've been fixing the mess I've created because of my foolishness."
"Well, in a way fixing mess other people make IS a hero's job, he he."
"If we wanted to make cash on gambling, he should built his own casino."
"Speaking of mess." Aizawa entered the conversation. "Are we going to tell other students about the traitor? They might be suspecting wrong people."
"What do you think, young Hagakure?"
"*Gulp* I… I'm not sure. What should I do, Izuku?"
"I've chosen to forgive you, but I can't tell if others will be as merciful. So, um, keep it a secret?"
"Alright. I'll tell the students that traitor was coerced and that they no longer pose a threat. A vague statement like this will hopefully be enough."
"What now?" Nemuri wondered.
"Right now you are all dismissed. Midoriya, we will discuss your new ability and whoever is behind it later. For now, have some rest." Nezu pulled out a stack of papers.
"I'll enjoy some family time with my wife and child. It might be my last."
"I'm going to sleep for at least 10 hours. Midoriya, you and Bakugo will pay for disobeying Vlad King's orders later."
"Now is not the time to put him under stress, Eraserhead." Dr. Kisen corrected the hero.
Midoriya family and two heroes were on their way to Izuku's home.
"I'm sorry for doubting you, Midoriya." Tomoko said. "You are a hero, regardless of whatever mess is in your brain. When that blonde girl us that they wanted kidnap me and Kota, my heart skipped a beat."
"Call me Izuku. You were talking about Himiko Toga, right? What happened to her?"
"Police told us that her parasite started to glow and hid within her head. Apparently, it completely merged with her brain." The sleepy heroine answered.
"What? My flesh buds don't work like that. They only cover the outer layer of the brain."
"I suspect it has something to do with your awakening, or whatever it was. She's been acting the quiet, but she keeps asking you to come over."
"I'll go visit her tomorrow!" Izuku made a promise.
"Anyway, I'm grateful that you've gone out of your way to bring Izumi back. Shino and I convinced the other Pussycats to not hold grudge against Nezu." Ragdoll said.
"Thanks!"
"I've also convinced them that you deserve a reward. Do you like men's hands? No? Ok, I'll let Yawara know."
"Are you planning to leave me out of the good time, Izuku?" R Rated hero smiled at the blushing teen.
"Please, stop! I'm dying of embarrassment!" Mama Midoriya complained.
Midoriya's house was full to the brim. His classmates, some people from other classes, several heroes and a few other adults.
"Midori/Deku/Izuku/Founder!"
"I'm back!"
Midoriya received a loud slap from Kendou.
"Don't ever scare me like that again!" She screamed at him.
"Yeah, ok. Sorry."
Mina went for a kiss.
"See? That's how you greet a hero, Red." She showed her tongue in a mocking way. Itsuka rolled her eyes before doing the same.
"Seriously though, don't do that. I was worried."
"Right. What did I miss?"
"All Might's official funeral." Iida answered. "I've seen a lot of people there. His death will have dire consequences."
"We… we have to try even harder without him to be heroes. We need to make sure villains don't take his death as permission to act." Everyone cheered to that.
"All Might has left you a quarter of his wealth. Welcome to the club!" Momo offered her hand, which Midoriya gladly shook.
"People think you, AM, Melissa and Sir Nighteye are related." Shoto told him. "Is that …"
"Not true! I don't know about others, but I'm definitely not his son or nephew."
"I'm glad you are ok, Deku-kun." Ochako went for a hug. "By the way, have you seen Tooru?"
"She needs some time with her family."
"Deku! I knew you wouldn't lose that fucker!" Katsuki high fived Izuku. "He's got what was coming for him."
"I saw you grow eagle wings. Is your form similar to Amajiki-senpai?" Fumikage wondered.
"Yes."
"Is that like a new imaginary friend? What's his name?"
"Kars."
"Eh, I like AC/DC more." Kyoka plugged her jacks into her phone.
"Do you think you can replicate a frog?" Tsuyu wondered.
"Excellent question!" Izuku shot out a long tongue and grabbed Pinky.
"Oh, I'm definitely using this later." She giggled.
"Are you sure you don't want to join us?" Pixie Bob purred.
"May be if you make it worth my while, he he."
The rest of the day was spent celebrating. Izuku took a pill to fall asleep. He wanted to know this Kars person and what he's going to ask.
Author's notes: Tooru's parent names:
Kuriaクリア clear/transparent
Himitsuo 秘密尾 secret
