Chapter 6: Even In Another World, He Is A Hero

The night was cold, and the rain pounded the ground with force, a constant thunder that seemed to synchronize with the tension in the air. At the top of a building, the figure of a man stood still, as if he were part of the night itself. His deep voice broke the silence:

—"I am vengeance..."

The echo of those words resonated in the darkness. The rain didn't stop, and a lightning bolt briefly illuminated the horizon, casting his imposing silhouette against the stormy sky.

—"...I am the night."

*KRAKABOOM!*

A nearby lightning strike lit up the scene, revealing for a moment the details of his outfit: a light armor of modern design, decorated with dark blue patterns that glowed faintly under the rain.

The man, in a defiant pose, let out his climax:

—"I AM BATMAN!"

He seemed ready to vanish into the night, his posture reflecting determination and an air of mystery... but then, suddenly:

—"Bwahahaha!"

The same voice, which moments ago had been deep and intimidating, transformed into genuine laughter. The man leaned slightly forward, holding his sides as he laughed heartily, his laughter completely out of sync with the dramatic tone from before.

—"Ha! I always wanted to do that." —he murmured to himself, still laughing.

He took a few steps forward, and the dim light from a nearby streetlamp illuminated his face, partially covered by a mask. Although it wasn't immediately obvious, anyone who knew him would recognize him: Hideki.

With a satisfied smile, he let out a sigh, as if he'd just fulfilled a childhood wish. And so, in the middle of the storm, the hero without powers but with infinite determination continued on his way, his laughter still vibrating in the air.

With renewed determination, Hideki descended from the building, his movements extremely agile, like those of a professional parkourist, if not better. The decision was made: if he wanted to be a true hero, he had to be one, no matter what world he was in. He had no quirk, but he had his will, his training, and a firm desire to help others.

The city seemed quiet, or at least, it appeared that way. He walked through the dark streets, under the intermittent glow of streetlights and the constant tapping of rain, attentive to any sign of danger. It didn't take long for him to find it.

A scream broke the calm:

—"Stop! Please, don't take my purse!"

Hideki quickly turned toward the direction of the scream. A few meters away, a woman struggled to hold onto her purse while a hooded man pulled at it with force. Another individual was nearby, watching the surroundings, clearly an accomplice.

Without thinking, Hideki rushed to the scene.

—"Hey! Leave her alone."

The two thieves turned toward him. One of them let out a sarcastic laugh.

—"And who are you? A kid playing hero?"

Hideki wasted no time. With a swift movement, he positioned himself defensively, his feet firm on the slippery ground from the rain. The training of the past weeks was starting to pay off, and this was his first real opportunity to put it to the test.

The first thief, the more muscular one, charged at him, confident in his physical advantage. But Hideki had spent hours perfecting his technique, not to mention his previous fights in his world. He easily dodged the first punch, using the attacker's momentum to push him into a nearby pole.

The other thief tried to attack from behind, but Hideki sensed him in time. A quick turn, and with a precise blow to the wrist, he made the thief drop the knife he had pulled out. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Hideki disarmed him completely and shoved him to the ground, immobilizing him with a hold he'd learned.

As he held the second thief on the ground, a thought crossed his mind: "These thieves are nothing compared to the ones from my world. Even the most common criminal back there would be ten or twenty times more dangerous than these two."

He remembered how, in his world, criminals often had supernatural abilities or lethal quirks. Here, on the other hand, these men relied more on intimidation than their actual fighting ability or capacity for harm. "Here, it seems most people neither have the intention nor the means to be truly violent... at least not in any serious way."

He took a deep breath and loosened his grip slightly. Even though these thieves weren't a challenge in terms of skill, he knew he couldn't completely underestimate them. Making sure both were fully subdued, he stood up and moved away.

—"I don't know what you thought you'd find tonight, but you made a big mistake," Hideki said, his voice filled with determination.

The first thief tried to get up, but Hideki, staying alert, stopped him with a kick that made him fall again.

Taking out his phone, he quickly dialed the police, making sure both criminals were under control while he spoke.

—"I've stopped a robbery attempt in the central district. Two suspects are under control. Please send someone."

The woman, still in shock, walked up, hugging her purse.

—"Thank you... I don't know what I would have done without you."

—"It's fine, ma'am. The police are on their way. Stay close; they'll prioritize your statement."

The thieves, realizing they couldn't escape, stayed on the ground, resigned. Hideki didn't take his eyes off them for a second, making sure they didn't try anything.

Minutes later, the red and blue lights illuminated the street, and two officers got out of a patrol car. Hideki briefly explained the situation while the woman confirmed his story.

Before they left, one of the officers turned to him, with a mix of gratitude and caution in his voice.

—"Thanks for stepping in. But be careful. Not all these encounters end so well."

The officer stepped forward to make sure the young man had heard, but as he fully turned toward where Hideki was, he realized something.

—"Huh?! Where did he go?"

Another officer, who had also been watching, blinked in disbelief.

Even the woman, who had been staring at her savior, was surprised. He had vanished the moment she blinked.

—"He was just here a second ago."

Both officers looked around, trying to spot him, but Hideki had already disappeared, as if he had vanished into the rain and shadows of the night.

From the top of a nearby building, hidden in the shadows, Hideki watched as the police took the thieves away. A small smile crossed his face before he disappeared again, leaving only the night and the distant echo of sirens behind.

"One step at a time, Hideki. One step at a time," he thought as he disappeared into the shadows, the rain gently falling on him.

Days later, the routine of the city of Kuoh was interrupted by a local news program. On the screens of televisions in stores, cafes, and homes, the face of a reporter spoke enthusiastically, while blurry images and videos taken from mobile phones played in the background.

—"Breaking news: a mysterious vigilante has begun appearing on the streets of Kuoh. Witnesses claim he has intervened in several robbery attempts over the past few nights, subduing the criminals with impressive skill before disappearing without a trace."

The video showed grainy images of two men handcuffed to a pole, while police officers spoke to each other. Another video captured a shadow leaping from one building to another, barely visible under the dim light of streetlights.

—"While some residents express their gratitude for what they describe as an anonymous hero, others warn about the dangers of relying on a vigilante outside the law. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement about this vigilante, but it is speculated that he could be a martial arts expert or someone with military training."

In the Nishimiya household's dining room, Hideki watched the news with apparent indifference, sitting next to Hiro, who was enjoying a bowl of cereal while watching the screen, fascinated.

—"Wow, Mom! Look at that! It's just like in the comics! A real hero!" Hiro excitedly pointed at the TV.

Kaori, meanwhile, watched Hideki from the corner of her eye, crossing her arms and raising an eyebrow.

—"An anonymous hero, huh?" she said in a tone that combined curiosity and suspicion.

Feeling Kaori's penetrating gaze, Hideki tried to appear relaxed as he took a sip of tea.

—"Yeah... interesting, right? Must be someone with a lot of free time."

Kaori kept her gaze on him for a few more seconds before letting out a sigh.

—"I hope that 'someone' knows what they're doing. It wouldn't be good if they ended up getting into bigger trouble."

As Kaori returned to the kitchen, murmuring something about how some young people could be too impulsive, Hideki let out a small sigh of relief. Hiro, however, was still talking excitedly.

—"I want to meet him! Do you think we could see him one day? I'd ask him how he learned to jump so high!"

Hideki ruffled Hiro's hair with a smile.

—"Maybe one day, little one. Maybe one day."

However, as he said those words, he couldn't help but wonder how long he could keep his identity a secret.

-"We have breaking news coming from downtown, where a large-scale fire is ravaging an apartment building. We're live with our reporter on the scene, Tanaka Yuki, who has all the details. Tanaka, what's happening?"- A middle-aged man in the studio of the local news channel spoke through the television.

The camera switches to Tanaka Yuki, her face illuminated by the intermittent red and blue lights of emergency vehicles. Behind her, the building is engulfed in black smoke, with visible flames on the upper floors.

"Thank you, Fujimoto. The situation here is critical. The flames have completely consumed the upper floors of this eight-story building, and emergency teams are fighting not only the fire but also time. According to authorities, at least three people are still trapped on the upper floors, where the flames are most intense, and the smoke is making any rescue attempts extremely difficult."

The camera zooms in on the fifth floor, where a woman is waving a sheet from the window, shouting for help. The fire is dangerously close, and the screams of trapped residents are audible.

"Right now, firefighters are trying to reach the fifth and sixth floors, where people are still trapped. However, access is extremely dangerous, and every second counts. The tension here is palpable."

Suddenly, the camera captures a young man with dark hair and a determined look crossing the safety line established by the firefighters. It's Hideki, his clothes drenched with water from a hose he borrowed to shield himself from the heat.

"Fujimoto, it looks like someone is trying to enter the building. Wait a minute! That man isn't part of the rescue team. Wait, he's a teenager!"

The camera follows him as he dodges firefighters and enters the building through a window on the first floor, ignoring the orders from emergency officials.

"Hey kid! It's dangerous, get back right now!"

"What we're seeing is both incredible and alarming. This man, apparently a civilian, has entered the building to try and rescue the trapped people. We don't know who he is or what his intentions are, but he's clearly determined to help."

The camera switches to the upper floors, where the smoke is growing thicker. Minutes later, between the soot-blackened windows, Hideki appears, carrying a woman and a child in his arms. His face is covered in sweat and soot, but his movements are steady.

"Something is coming out of the third floor!" someone shouted. "It's the young man from earlier! Wait... he's going to jump!"

Hideki didn't hesitate. Holding the woman and child firmly, he leaped outside, aiming for the inflatable mattress that firefighters had set up at the base of the building.

The firefighters catch the mother and child in their arms, both unconscious. However, Hideki doesn't stop and re-enters the building, ignoring the warnings from the firefighters.

"Fujimoto, this is something we don't see every day. This young man is risking his life to save those trapped. However, the situation remains extremely dangerous. We don't know how much longer the building's structure can withstand."

The flames are advancing to the sixth floor, and the ceiling begins to creak. A firefighter grabs the reporter's microphone and speaks directly to the camera.

"We ask that young man to come out immediately. The building is about to collapse, it's too risky!"

Moments earlier, Hideki was walking calmly through the city. With nothing urgent to attend to, he had decided to take some time to relax and let his mind wander. However, his peace was interrupted when he noticed people running in panic, their faces filled with terror. Looking up, his heart skipped a beat: a huge column of black smoke was rising above the buildings.

Without a second thought, Hideki began running towards the smoke, the sound of sirens growing louder with each step. When he reached the scene, it was devastating: an eight-story building was engulfed in flames, with fire and smoke pouring out from the upper floors' windows.

Near the safety perimeter, Hideki spotted a reporter speaking live in front of the cameras. He decided to approach to gather more information.

"Thank you, Fujimoto. The situation here is critical. The flames have completely consumed the upper floors of this six-story building, and the emergency teams are fighting not only the fire but also time. According to authorities, at least six people remain trapped on the upper floors, where conditions are extremely dangerous due to the heat and smoke," the reporter said, her expression serious.

Those words were all Hideki needed to hear. The situation was urgent, and there was no time for doubts or preparations. He couldn't afford to go look for his hero suit or waste a single second more.

With quick movements, he took off his jacket and tied it around his head, covering his nose and mouth to protect himself from the smoke.

"Hey, you! Stop!" a firefighter shouted, noticing his intentions.

"Someone stop that guy!" another shouted, as several rescuers tried to intercept him.

But Hideki, with impressive agility, dodged them without stopping, moving between them as if he could predict their movements. Every step he took brought him closer to the burning building. As he ran, his mind was focused on a single goal: to save the trapped people, regardless of the risk.

The heat and the roar of the flames were intimidating, but Hideki didn't hesitate. He knew that every second counted, and he couldn't afford to fail.

Once inside the building, Hideki started shouting on every floor, making sure no one was left behind. He knew he couldn't fully trust the reporter's words and wanted to personally ensure no one was trapped on the lower levels. He searched each apartment as quickly as he could, thoroughly checking every corner. Fortunately, the first four floors were empty. Without wasting time, he continued climbing.

Upon reaching the fifth floor, a barely audible sound stopped him in his tracks.

"Help!"

The voice was weak, almost drowned out by the roar of the flames and the creaking of the building.

"Is anyone here?" Hideki shouted, trying to locate the source of the cry.

"Here— cough, cough!"

The sound, now clearer, was accompanied by a desperate cough. Hideki quickly moved toward where he thought he had heard the voice. He entered one of the apartments and, after a quick glance, saw a woman trapped under a wooden piece of furniture that was partially on fire.

Without hesitation, he ran toward her.

"Hang in there, I'll get you out of here!"

Ignoring the heat and danger, Hideki grabbed the heavy piece of furniture, his muscles tensing as he lifted it effortlessly. With a swift twist, he threw it against a wall, which cracked on impact. When he finally reached the woman, he saw she was holding a baby tightly, protecting it with her body.

"Don't worry, you're safe now," he told her as he carefully carried her and the baby.

With both in his arms, Hideki began descending the stairs. But upon reaching the third floor, he realized that time was against him: the fire was spreading rapidly, and the stairs were beginning to weaken under his feet. He knew he couldn't risk getting trapped with the woman and the baby.

Making a risky decision, but confident in his recent training with ki, he headed for the nearest window.

Outside, amidst the chaos, reporter Tanaka spotted him.

"Something is coming out of the third floor!" she shouted. "It's the young man from earlier! Wait… he's going to jump!"

Hideki didn't hesitate. Holding the woman and the baby firmly, he took a deep breath to concentrate his ki. In one fluid movement, he leaped outside, aiming to land on the ground. Fortunately, there was an inflatable mattress that the firefighters had prepared at the base of the building, and he managed to land on it with relative ease.

The firefighters received the mother and baby, both unconscious from inhaling smoke.

Hideki, aware that there were still people trapped inside the building, didn't hesitate to go back.

"Wait, young man! You've already done enough!" one of the firefighters shouted, extending his arm to stop him.

"There are still people inside!" Hideki replied, dodging the firefighter without stopping. "Have the mattress ready!"

Once again, Hideki ran through the flames and smoke to reach the building's interior. He quickly climbed to the sixth floor, trying to ignore the increasing heat and the thickening air.

"Is anyone here!?" he shouted, hoping for a response.

When he got no answer, he checked every apartment as quickly as he could before continuing to the seventh floor. He shouted the same question, but once again, only the sound of the fire responded. However, when he entered one of the apartments, he saw something that stopped him in his tracks: a large chunk of ceiling had fallen onto the floor, and a barely visible hand was sticking out.

Fear gripped him for a moment. He hurried toward the debris and noticed the hand was moving weakly.

"Help!" a faint, almost inaudible voice reached his ears. It was a man's voice.

"Hang on! I'll get you out of here!" Hideki shouted, trying to keep the man conscious.

As he tried to lift the debris, the man murmured between coughs, "My... daughter... save her..."

Hideki gritted his teeth and redoubled his efforts, managing to lift the heavy chunk of ceiling just a bit more. But it wasn't enough; more debris stacked on top of the ceiling was exerting too much pressure.

Suddenly, an ominous creaking filled the room.

CRACK!

The sound of the debris cracking made Hideki stop instinctively. If it broke, there would be no way to save the man and his daughter, and both would be buried.

The smoke grew thicker with every breath, burning his lungs. His muscles trembled under the strain, exhausted from the effort, as the fire began to draw dangerously closer. The situation worsened with each passing second.

But at that moment, a desperate idea crossed his mind. He had no certainty that it would work; his mastery and knowledge of ki were not enough to guarantee the success of his next move. However, there was no time to hesitate.

Hideki closed his eyes and channeled his ki, carefully extending it toward the piece of ceiling he was holding. He had never attempted something so precise before, but he had no other choice. His energy wrapped around the structure, strengthening and stabilizing it.

"HAAAAAA!"

With a shout full of determination, Hideki exerted all the strength he had left, lifting the debris while maintaining the flow of ki to stabilize the structure. With one free hand, he grabbed the man, who was still clutching his daughter, and dragged them out of the debris' reach. Once they were safe, he let the heavy ceiling fall with a loud crash.

He barely had time to breathe before making sure they were both out of harm's way.

Hideki carried the injured man and his daughter in his arms, pressing them against his chest to protect them as he hurried down the stairs. Each step was a struggle against the blazing heat and the smoke, which made every breath feel heavier than the last.

When he reached the fifth floor, his path was blocked by a sudden collapse. The flames were spreading quickly, licking the walls and floor, trapping him. Hideki assessed the situation; there was no time to go back. The only way out was the nearest window.

"This can't be!" he thought as he approached the window frame, looking down. The safety mattress the firefighters had prepared was there, but the height was considerable. His legs tensed, and doubt began to creep in. He had never jumped from so high with people in his arms.

"Prepare the mattress!" Hideki shouted, making sure everyone was ready.

The injured man coughed weakly. "No... don't... let go..." he whispered in barely a breath.

Hideki took a deep breath, trying to calm his mind. He was at the edge of his endurance, but he couldn't fail now.

"Hang on tight!" he told them as he adjusted his grip and took a step back. He channeled what little ki he had left into his legs, reinforcing them to cushion the impact of the jump.

"Here I go!" he exclaimed.

With a powerful push, Hideki leaped through the window, holding tightly to both civilians as they fell toward the safety mattress. The air whistled in his ears, and for a moment, he felt time slow down.

The impact was harsh, but the mattress absorbed most of the fall. Hideki rolled to make sure the man and his daughter didn't take any additional harm. When he finally stopped, he took a deep breath, feeling the solid ground beneath him.

"He's alive! He got them to safety!" one of the firefighters shouted, running toward them.

The paramedics rushed to attend to the injured man and his daughter, who, though weak, were alive thanks to Hideki's efforts. He, still gasping for breath, collapsed onto his back on the mattress, looking up at the sky.

"Are... they okay?" he asked between heavy breaths.

"They'll be fine thanks to you, kid," a firefighter said as he knelt to help him up. "You're a hero."

Hideki shook his head as he stood up, swaying slightly. "I just... did what I had to do."

When Hideki got to his feet with Tanaka's help, a moment of silence took over the area. The air was thick with tension as everyone processed what had just happened. Then, a solitary applause broke the silence, followed by another, and another. Within seconds, the crowd that had gathered in front of the building erupted into deafening cheers and applause.

"He's a hero!" someone in the crowd shouted.

"He saved that family!"

"I can't believe it, he jumped from that height with them in his arms!"

The cheers intensified as the reporters' cameras captured every angle of the moment. Some even approached with microphones in hand, trying to get a statement from the young man who had risked his life.

Hideki, however, barely heard any of it. His heart was still pounding, not from the applause, but from the relief of having saved those people. He looked up at the burning building, concerned that there might still be someone trapped inside.

A firefighter, noticing his expression, placed a firm hand on his shoulder. "It's okay, kid. No one else is inside."

The firefighter's words gave him a small sense of calm, though exhaustion was beginning to catch up with him.

"Thank you!" a woman shouted from the crowd, tears in her eyes. "Thank you for saving my husband and my daughter!"

Hideki turned his head and saw the woman running toward him. Her face was full of gratitude as the paramedics attended to her family. Without hesitation, he bowed deeply in respect.

"There's no need to thank me. I'm just... glad you're safe," he said humbly, though his voice was weak from exhaustion.

The cheers continued, and although Hideki wasn't seeking recognition, the warmth of the crowd gave him a sense of comfort amid the chaos.

As the applause began to fade and the firefighters resumed their work, Hideki moved away from the crowd, seeking a bit of peace. He found a quiet corner near an ambulance, where he collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily as he leaned his back against the cold metal structure.

Every muscle in his body ached, and exhaustion enveloped him like a heavy blanket. Despite saving those people, an inexplicable feeling of discomfort crept over him. He had done what he had to do, yes, but there was something deeper that he couldn't identify.

"I did it... but is it enough?" he wondered, though he knew the answer was clear inside him.

Today, he had faced fire and chaos without regard for the risks, saving lives that were about to be lost. That, in his own eyes, was what a hero would do.

"I think this is what it means to be a hero..." he thought with a faint smile.

However, he didn't feel like a hero because he hadn't fully understood it yet. Being a hero wasn't just about saving lives, it was about making risky decisions, moving forward when others stayed behind. And above all, it was a constant commitment to improve, to keep going no matter the scars one might have.

He remembered the words of the man he had rescued, "My daughter... save her." That had given him a purpose beyond any reward or recognition. He didn't do it to be admired, he did it because it was the right thing, because every life saved was worth more than any personal achievement.

"I promise to be better. I'll keep going until no one is left trapped, until I can save everyone," he thought, with a determination stronger than before, knowing that his journey as a hero was just beginning.

A paramedic approached, interrupting his thoughts. "Are you okay, kid? You should let us check you out."

Hideki gave a small smile and nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just... give me a moment."

As the paramedic walked away to bring a stretcher, Hideki closed his eyes once more.

Despite the wounds and the exhaustion, Hideki already knew that this was just the first step. A true hero isn't measured by how many times they fall, but by how many times they rise, and today, he had taken a big step toward becoming the hero he had always wanted to be.

After the fire incident, in the following days, Hideki continued with his nightly activities as a hero. His routine mostly involved thwarting small robberies or helping people in dangerous situations. Japan, and especially Kuoh, wasn't known for its high crime rates, which meant that most of his interventions were minor incidents. However, for Hideki, every action mattered, and every person he could help was another step toward his goal of becoming a true hero.

However, he began to notice something unsettling. In the midst of his patrols, he spotted an alarming pattern: disappearances. Though initially isolated, they began to accumulate in his mind like pieces of a puzzle that didn't fit. People of all ages, mostly night workers, students, and passersby, simply stopped showing up. The strangest thing was that almost none of these disappearances made the news or seemed to be a public concern.

This raised a red flag for Hideki. One night, after saving a couple from a mugging, he decided to change the direction of his activities. "This isn't normal… someone has to be doing something about this. And if no one else will, then I will."

Hidden in the shadows of an alley, Hideki flipped through the small notebook where he had started jotting down details of the disappearances. He had gathered the information through casual conversations with merchants, social media reports, and small flyers posted on lampposts or community bulletin boards. The disappearances seemed to be concentrated in three specific areas of the city: near the train station, in a park to the east, and in an abandoned industrial zone.

That very night, he decided to visit the park, a desolate and silent place at these hours. His combat experience and training allowed him to stay alert to anything unusual, but it wasn't his skill that detected the first odd sign—it was his instinct.

As he approached a dense thicket of bushes, he felt a slight chill run down his spine. He stopped and focused, sensing a faint but unmistakable trace of energy. "This isn't human." He was deeply grateful that he had learned to use his ki, even if at the moment he could only use it at a basic level.

Kneeling, he examined the ground more closely. There were subtle marks, as if something heavy had been dragged. He also found small patches of dark liquid that didn't seem to be blood, but its texture and shine under the moonlight were unsettling.

"This confirms my suspicions... something supernatural is behind this."

As he walked through the empty streets, he felt a chill run down his back. This wasn't the first time he had sensed something strange, but this time the trace was clearer, sharper. He closed his eyes for a moment, concentrating on his surroundings. The sensation was still difficult to decipher with his current level of knowledge in ki and supernatural presences, but following his intuition and the feeling of the energy, he was fairly sure it was demonic energy. After all, he had already felt similar energies at the academy, and one of them belonged to his friend Koneko. Deep inside, he refused to think of her as a demon. She might be a little cold toward others, but he knew she was a good person, so he couldn't even consider that she could be a demon. Shaking his head, he realized it wasn't the time to think about that.

"So this isn't the work of humans..." he thought, his expression hardening.

The trace led him down empty streets until he reached an old, crumbling building. It was an abandoned theater, covered in graffiti and with broken windows, a place that had fallen into neglect years ago. The demonic energy seemed to emanate from there, growing stronger as he got closer.

Hidden in the shadows, Hideki studied the place. There were no signs of human activity, but the oppressive atmosphere of the location was undeniable. He moved cautiously, keeping all his senses alert.

The main entrance was locked with a rusted padlock, but Hideki found a side access. A small door was slightly ajar, leading to what seemed to be a dark corridor. Inside, the atmosphere was cold and heavy, as if the air itself was charged with something unnatural.

As he advanced, the marks of demonic energy became more evident. On the walls, the same claw marks he had seen in the park were etched, forming a pattern that looked like an incomplete seal. Every step he took convinced him more and more that he wasn't dealing with something ordinary.

He investigated a bit more but found nothing. The biggest clue he had gathered were the claw marks and the demonic energy that was strongly concentrated in the place.

"I don't think the demon responsible for this will return soon. I'll come back tomorrow to investigate further," Hideki clenched his fists, his mind working quickly. He knew that facing a renegade demon would be a much greater challenge than the small criminals he had dealt with so far. Still, he couldn't allow more people to become victims.

With that determination, Hideki began to inspect the place more thoroughly, planning his next steps to confront whatever was behind the disappearances. For now, his priority was to gather as much information as possible before the time came to face his enemy.

The end. I hope you enjoyed it.

And by the way, it wouldn't be a true hero story without the classic scene of a burning building.