Chapter 53: Hosu Incident (1)
~Ren Y. POV~
[2 Days Later, Hiroshima, Forrest, Mirko's Place, Japan]
*Swooosh*
Avoiding another swift kick from Mirko, I see she's still being pitiful of me razzing her using my [Massage] and [Cooking] skills. And thanks to me antagonizing her I managed to get her to take me seriously.
The swift kicks, for example, are forcing me to dodge more effectively with my [Attract and Repel] Quirk, subconsciously reacting combined with my [Instinct] to avoid attacks in the last seconds perfectly.
*VUMMM*
Avoiding her attacks now seems doable if I react enough in time. The boost to my stats in SEN is showing greatly combined with [Transparent World] to view her body like x-rays, seeing the noticeable twitch of muscle movement and reach accordingly.
Not only that… I've spent my time trying to develop a new move. One that relies on my [Electro Mastery] and [Bio-Electricity Manipulation], giving enough build-up. Closing my hand, I began to focus electricity in the palm of my hand and compressing it…
*SWOOOSH*
*BANG*
She lunged towards me with a kick as I began to counter-creating this technique. Sadly, there isn't enough time for me to re-create the Six Powers from One Piece under the time limit I'm placed in.
With my clones, I can do it in time. But in this case, no… so I went for an alternative approach of increasing my capabilities.
I clenched my arm as I began to condense the electricity being used. The electricity being built up finally reached its point as I threw a punch, unleashing multiple electricity projectiles in Mirko's way.
She immediately noticed her toes touching the ground as she moved her other leg, she avoided an electric attack, jumping away and avoiding any damage. She's good at dodging, at least.
*BOOOOM*
She backflipped away, wiggling her leg as I smirked, re-creating this technique other than perfecting my [Electro Mastery]. I recreated using Yu Yu Hakusho [Spirit Shotgun] in my variation of [Electro Shotgun].
Since I'm gonna be fighting hordes of enemies in the future might as well have a ranged attack that works well with my [Electro Mastery].
[<Electro Shotgun> LEVEL UP!]
[<Electro Mastery> LEVEL UP!]
Skill List.
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<Electro Shotgun> (Active) Lv.5/100 Exp: 0.0%
PP Cost: 100 PP
Description: The [Electro Shotgun] is a skill in that the user closes their hand and positions it backward, focusing their bioelectricity on the palm and compressing it. They then throw a punch toward the target, releasing the energy in the form of multiple energy projectiles. It can inflict [Paralyze] the target, causing them to be halted by the electricity pumping into them.
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Having decent control over it Mirko gazed over me as she spoke stretching her body in a confident tone, "Seems like you got a handle on your skills kid. But now it's time we start patrolling the area. Time for you to get some first-hand experience on the field."
Hearing this, I spoke out, stretching my limbs having to wear my Hero Costume I asked in a curious tone, "In that case have you considered going to Hosu City? I heard rumors of the Hero Killer being sighted there could be a good chance to have a good fight."
Come on, take the bait, little rabbit. Mirko gazed at me with a raised eyebrow, asking in a blunt tone, "As much as I would like to, it seems too far from my usual patrol. Unless you can fast travel us – "
*Swirl*
Opening up a portal with a deadpan expression using [Wormhole], I bluntly replied, "Did you forget I can create portals?"
She had the decency to look a bit sheepish as she replied, rubbing the back of her head in a bashful tone, "Oh right. I forgot you can do that. But how certain are you that the Hero Killer is in Hosu City anyway?"
I smirked at this as I explained his MO according to recent reports with my clone interning with Lady Nagant in a confident tone, "One of my clones interning with Lady Nagant has been studying the cases of the Hero Killer. Besides that, you are stronger than the Hero Killer, right? You'll need me to locate him from the sky with my skills. Unless you're possibly not up to the challenge, then I understand."
That murderous glare on her face as she growled at my taunting as she spoke in a serious tone, her eye twitching, "Oh, those are some challenging words, brat. Get ready we'll be spending a day teaching you how to fight against any unfortunate villain in your way. Could make do without the taunting brat."
Rolling my eyes and getting geared up, I responded, still sore from her attack on me the first day, as I nonchalantly said, "Sure, it's not like a crazy hare slugged me when I passed her test. I'm not that spiteful. No way, not me."
She rolled her eyes at my antics, motioning her hand in a blunt tone, "Yeah, yeah, mister crybaby. Now hurry up, that hero killer isn't going anywhere."
Shrugging my shoulders I began to get ready and learn from a solo pro hero like her. And I certainly gained a few levels with my clones gaining EXP from interning from Power Loader, Ryukyu, and Lady Nagant.
Status.
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Name: Ren Yuki
Class: THE GAMER
Race: Human
Title: Villain Slayer
Level: 23 Exp: 0/25%
HP: 1195/1195
PP: 1125/1125
STR: 50 (+23)
AGI: 50 (+23)
VIT: 32-> 40 (+23)
INT: 30-> 40 (+23)
SEN: 50 (+23)
LUCK: 55 (+25)
Stat Points: 0-> 15
Money: All Might's Allowance
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I managed to level up three times during the week of my internship, managing to stop a few thugs or villains with Lady Nagant and Ryukyu. The increase in my VIT is thanks to my matches with Mirko and my INT thanks to Power Loader and Mei helping me with their knowledge of Support Gear.
Finishing up with my get-up, I soon followed towards Mirko, only having my [Full Cowl] active as I began to tail after her. Combined with [Sprint], I can keep up with her. You gotta love [OFA] for the boost with that we began our patrol and the chaos that would be sure to come.
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~Third POV~
[Sunset, Hosu City, Japan]
Meanwhile, patrolling around Hosu City, Manual was showing Ida around in a casual tone, a neutral tone, "Just another day of patrolling. Sorry, it isn't more exciting."
Ida, with his mind focused on something else, replied stoically, "No… it's actually… better that way."
Manual, however, knowing the purpose for Ida choosing him, asked bluntly, wanting confirmation, "Hey… I really hate to ask, but… you're after the hero killer, right?"
Ida gasped, somewhat surprised, as Manual explained to him in a lighthearted manner, but soon, his tone shifted the seriousness of Ida's actions, "I just can't think of another reason why you'd choose my agency. I mean… I'm thrilled that you did! Don't get me wrong! It's just… don't let yourself be motivated by personal grudges. We heroes don't have the authority to make arrests or dole out punishment. It's only because of advances in quirk regulation that we can use our Quirks at all. However, vigilantism is strictly against the rules. And if you're caught going off on your own, that's considered a major crime."
Ida gazed at Manual, clenching his fist as Manual sheepishly responded, trying to make things clear for Ida in a bashful tone, "Oh! I mean… I'm not saying the Hero Killer should get off scot-free, of course. Just that you seem serious about this! You have this intense look in your eyes. I'm just worried."
Ida nodded his head as he appreciated the warning but thought to himself in a conflicted tone of his dilemma, 'However… However…!! This urge…! What can I do about it?!'
Ida could only remain quiet to himself as they continued to patrol. The sparks of revenge ignited in his heart…
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[Sunset, Hosu City, Japan]
*Whrr*
*Whrr*
Exiting from the portal from Kurogiri's [Warp Gate] came Stain, the Hero Killer, who refused to join the League of Villains. The other person, Shigaraki mutters out loud, "So this is Hosu… livelier than I thought."
Stain ignores Shigaraki's ramblings as he begins to focus his attention on the city, with his eyes glinting craziness in them, "I will reform this town. But for that… more sacrifices are needed."
*Whrr*
Coming out from the [Warp Gate] came Kurogiri as he spoke in a respectful tone, "The necessary task that you mentioned earlier, perhaps…"
Stain cocked his eyes to Kurogiri in a blunt tone having his gaze on Hosu City, "Now you're someone I can get through to."
Shigaraki grumbled at Stain's favoritism in an annoyed tone, "Grr… always picking on me man…"
Stain merely gazes down at Hosu City as he speaks in a serious tone glaring intently to the false heroes in his path, "Hero is a title reserved for those who perform truly great feats! Too many are underserving… just money worshippers playing here!"
*SHUP*
Jumping down from his vantage point on top of a multi-story building, leaving the two behind as he spoke in a deranged, determined tone, "Until this society wakes up and corrects itself… I will continue my work."
*Skratch*
*Skratch*
Once the two were alone Shigaraki soon spoke in an annoyed tone scratching his neck with his dried hands, "All that high and mighty talk, but he's not even past the small potatoes stage. It's almost precious how hard he's trying."
That was when Kurogiri spoke in a stern tone to Shigaraki eyeing him boasting of Stain's achievements, "You shouldn't criticize him too much… the cities he's appeared in have all seen across-the-board drops in the crime rate. Some theorize that it's tied to an increase in hero awareness."
Shigaraki merely scoffs as he sarcastically replies about Stain's achievements in a mocking tone, "Well, that's great! So much for putting a stop to heroism! Hero killer? More like Hero Breeder! At least indirectly…"
Crossing his arms together, Shigaraki gave the command to Kurogiri in a serious tone, looking down from Hosu City, "I knew it… We're just too different, deep down. Pisses me off… Kurogiri. Bring out the Nomu. As if I'd let him get away with stabbing me like that. If he wants to go on a rampage, we'll let him… Hahaha."
*Whrrr*
*Whrrr*
*Whrr*
Using his [Warp Gate], mist formed around summoning 6 Nomu's as Shigaraki spoke in an excited tone, glaring down at Hosu City of his plan, "Which of us can cause more destruction? Let's see… I'll crush your pride and dignity… Stain!"
Soon, a pair trio of Nomus appeared that consisted of 2 lower-tier white Nomu, 2 middle-tier winged Nomu, and 2 upper-tier black Nomu:
The black Nomu is similar to the Nomu from the U.S.J. Incident, but it completely lacks eyes. It wears a pair of beaten trousers and shin guards.
The pale-yellow-winged Nomu had two bat-like wings, talons, and two eyes on each side of the brain. The Nomu appears to wear a mask over its mouth like a gas mask.
The white Nomu appears like many other Nomu that appear, but this one has pale green skin and four eyes protruding from its brain. It wears ripped trousers going up to its calves.
They all soon began to cause chaos all around nearby. While the chaos occurs, Shigaraki grins wickedly at the destruction occurring…
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A/N: Thanks, guys, for voting during the update. But I also read some good points from the no-section of bringing Nana back. I'll decide when I get to add Nana again or not, but thanks for caring, and have a good day!