Chapter 60: The Man from a pillar

Tall didn't even begin to describe Kars. He was gigantic, just like All Might! The mostly naked man sat on a couch with arms crossed. Even DIO didn't look this beautiful/threatening. Kira and Diavolo sat far away.

"He-Hello, sir. We haven't properly met yet. I am Izuku Midoriya."

"I know who you are, human. The snack and lesser snacks have told me enough."

"Snack?"

"The Pillar Men, as he said, eat lesser beings. Vampires are their favorite food." The killer explained.

"Is that why uncle Dio isn't here?"

"No, he's gone on a tantrum because he never was the ultimate life form."

"Oh. Well, at least he has The World. What is your stand, Kars-san?"

"Stand? I don't need that psychic bullshit. I encompass abilities of every living organism on Earth."

"Wait, does that mean you can replicate quirks? They are biological in nature."

"I don't see why not."

"Cool. So, may I borrow your powers?"

"No."

"But you already let me use them when I put on the mask."

"I did not have any control back then. Perhaps my desire to be freed from space at any cost was interpreted as letting you use my abilities."

"Space?"

"It's a long story."

"Why won't you let me use your encompassing?"

"I hate humans. They are vermin who wrongfully think they are gods. I am the only true God of the living."

"Great! Another megalomaniac." Yoshikage thought.

"Are you sure there is nothing you want?"

"All I ever wanted was conquering the sun and becoming the ultimate thing, both of which I did."

"There is a rat/bear/dog person who is smartest being in the world. Weren't you watching through my eyes?"

"I was too busy questioning the other humans. Hm, this non human has peaked my interest. Talk to him or her soon."

"So, does that mean I can…"

"No."

"Can you at least tell me about your adventures?"

"Fine. It all started thousands of years ago…"

"You've massacred your own people?"

"Those fools lacked vision. They'd rather kill me and stay underground than conquer the sun and the nature above the surface."

"You are even worse than Dio!"

"I'm better than that vampire in every way, human cub."

"Vampires are just food for you?"

"Yes. Why else would I make these masks?"

"To make humans stronger?"

"That's a side effect. The real goal is to make them tastier."

"So the stone mask and red stone also existed in your world? Damn it, I shouldn't have left mine in that building."

"I think one of the heroes must have found it during clean up. Someone with enhanced senses, I reckon." Diavolo made a theory.

"Makes sense."

"I'd rather have Wamuu than you. He seems like a nice guy to me."

"He would split you in two over such insult, child!"

"Joseph Joestar? Wait, Dio mentioned that guy as well." Devil remembered.

"He and Jotaro sure like to stick their noses in other people's business." Killer was agitated.

"Are sure this was intentional?"

"Yes! He said so himself. Luring me into a volcano and baiting me to trigger it so I would be launched into space. He might have been a human, but his intelligence was admirable."

"I have a feeling this was dumb luck."

"Honestly, I'd rather float in space forever than suffer in the death loop again."

"Opposite for me."

"Why?!"

"I am the ultimate thing! I would have broken out eventually."

"Note to self: never piss off Ochako, especially if I can't die."

Midoriya went to visit the buff blond in his room.

"Are you ok, sir?"

"I'M FINE! Leave me alone, Izuku" The vampire looked grumpy.

"I just wanted to say: I love you! You are like a dad to me!" Green head hugged him.

"*Sigh* I love you too." DIO hugged him back.

3 days ago.

"Here." Uwabami handed over the mask fragments and the stone to Creati. "Good thing my quirk noticed strange warmth coming from the stone. I can't believe you would throw away so much money for these items."

"Midoriya told me he underwent quirk awakening using these objects, they must be powerful. Besides, "much money" is subjective."

"Ha ha. I'm proud of you, Battle Fist. You've gotten yourself a fine girlfriend."

"Call me if you get an awakening too!"

Present.

Izuku woke up as a human. He saw Uraraka having breakfast and remembered Kars's fate.

"Hi."

"Hi, Deku-kun"

"Ochako-chan, is everything alright? Are you feeling at home?"

"Crap! Does he want me to move out now?"

"Eh, sure! Everything is fine, Deku."

"Well, if you ever need anything, let me know." They both laughed awkwardly.

"So, um, how are your parents?"

"Pretty good, actually. They've got a sweet renovation deal in the area destroyed during All Might's last fight."

"It's just like Tokoyami-kun has foreseen. You've kept the hope and healing has begun. I bet they'll be rich in no time."

"I need to shut up! He probably wants to me to leave because I don't date him!"

"See you later, Ochako!"

"Mom, did the villains hurt or threaten you?"

"A girl wanted to stab me for some reason, and the big bad shape shifter stole my quirk." Inko sighed. "I've been trying to learn how to live without it."

"I'm sorry, mom!" Tears appeared in his eyes.

"It's fine, pumpkin. I never over relied on Telekinesis anyway. All that matters to me is that you are happy, Izuku."

"Awww." Midoriyas hugged each other.

"So that's all I know about the Pillar Man, sir." Green head finished his report.

"Hm, I can't say I completely disagree on Kars on subject of humans. They tend to be… cruel and irrational at times."

"Sir, do you…. hate me too?"

"No, I don't hate all humans. Only the stupid ones."

"That probably means most of them."

"He said he doesn't want anything from me and won't give me his powers."

"That is a bit of a headache. People will inevitably ask why you aren't using the animal transformations. Say, Kars, how about a game of chess? I've never played against a 400 IQ being before."

"Sir, what is your IQ?"

"I'll let you decide for yourself. Does he agree?"

Izuku nodded. After a long play session, Nezu managed to score a win.

"Impressive, Chimera. Perhaps you are as clever as Joseph Joestar. Next time I will beat you. Those were his exact words."

"I'll be waiting. In the meantime, you should join Chitose-san in her trip to the captured villains. Himiko Toga insisted on you visiting her."

"Shoot! I forgot about that."

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