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73.08% MHA: Horizon (Ope-Ope No Mi) / Chapter 276: CHAPTER 271(Monster and Dragon)

Capítulo 276: CHAPTER 271(Monster and Dragon)

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CHAPTER START---

"Ngh," Ryukyu stirs awake, facedown against the grassy mountain floor. She opens her eyes slowly, feeling a headache pounding against the back of her skull as she looks around her.

She lifts a hand to shield her eyes from the afternoon sun while looking around, immediately seeing her city at the base of this mountain, with the ocean just beyond it.

To the far left she could see the highways wrapping around this mountain to connect her city to many others, and for a moment all seemed still in her world.

She sits up and rubs the back of her head, trying to remember what happened, and why she's on the ground now, but the memories don't return until she notices Horizon standing a dozen meters away looking out at the city.

Her heart begins racing as she raises a hand to her ear, trying to activate her earpiece, only to find it missing.

She begins sweating while reaching for her phone, not finding that device either.

She looks around, hoping to find one of them on the grass around her, but she sees nothing, aside from bits of dried blood scattered about.

She naturally looks down at her body, not finding any blood on her at all, then looks back to the splattering of blood.

Looking between the trail and Horizon she notices he's not moving, and forces herself to stand up, terrified, but more worried about whoever is clearly injured.

She notices the trail leading away and around a bush, away from Horizon.

But she nearly loses her lunch when she looks back at him, noticing both his hands were blood stained, all the way past his wrists.

From here she could only see his back, his hands hanging at his side while Scalpel hovers in front of him, slowly rotating and allowing her to just barely get a glimpse of it.

Ryukyu swallows harshly before returning to the blood trail, scared of what she's most likely to find at the end of it.

But things quickly become more than she expected within only a few steps.

She followed the trail, and along it found bits of torn up flesh. 

Teeth, entire eyeballs either intact or crushed, more than a dozen thus far.

'He hurts people and heals them so he can hurt them more...what a monster,' she thinks while following the trail.

She begins finding bits of white hair still connected to pieces of scalp, clearly torn away from the skull.

She eventually finds entire fingers, toes, feet,hands, then whole limbs.

"Ugh!" She blocks her mouth to keep her lunch down when she notices what are clearly internal organs laying in the grass.

Pieces of liver, intestines, 4 whole kidneys, rib bones, and many, many other things, all of which made her regret the choices that led to this moment.

A few steps later she finds Gentle Criminal, appearing perfectly healed aside from the sword pinning him to the floor through his midsection.

While trying to desperately drag herself and the victims away, Ryukyu feels a sharp pain in her chest as she drops them and crumples to her knees.

She places a hand over her chest and looks over to Horizon, now noticing him holding a still beating heart in his bloody hand while walking over to her and Gentle Criminal.

As she feels the square shaped hole in her chest, she notices her phone and earpiece in his other hand.

"Well I hope you had a good nap," Horizon says as he stands above her. "Because reality is here now."

Ryukyu narrows her eyes at him, still trying and failing to get up, "are you going to kill us?" she questions through grit teeth.

Horizon shakes his head at her, disappointed, "oh Kyukyu, tsk tsk tsk, I'm a hero, we don't kill," he lies. "Especially other Pro Heroes, I mean Japan really can't handle losing one top Pro right now, definitely not two. That would just make me look bad by relation, and we both know I can't allow that, right?"

She looks genuinely confused, not sure where he's going with this.

"But...I can't just have you go unpunished," he raises her phone and earpiece. "Especially since my very heavy suspicions about you being a spy for Pantu have now been confirmed.

But maybe that's my fault. After all, villains have many examples of why they should be afraid of me, but I never really gave Pantu a proper reason, until now..."

She feels her blood run cold and stomach turn at that.

"I---"

"Don't care," he cuts her off. "You people need to be punished for trying to meddle with me, and Gentle needs to die so...two birds one stone," he gestures to the floor at his feet, and there she sees another still beating heart appear, kept neatly in an invisible jelly-like substance.

Ryukyu's eyes go wide as she stares at it, even now in somewhat disbelief.

She glances over to Gentle Criminal's unconscious body beside her, then up at Horizon, "no, I won't be a murderer, I'll die before I become a monster like you!"

"Bold words," Horizon says as he gently squeezes her heart in his hand.

"Argh!" Ryukyu's pained screams flow through the forest as she feels a dozen small heart attacks, as if her chest was about to explode.

Seeing her heart being slowly crushed only made the experience all the more traumatizing.

But no matter how much it hurt, she never once tried to reach for Gentle Criminal's heart.

And eventually Horizon stopped.

"Wow, impressive," Horizon says. "But I half expected that since you're the 'True Hero' type, but you people have a very clear weakness..."

As Ryukyu's half listening to him, struggling to catch her breath, she suddenly finds herself at the edge of the forest at a cliff overlooking the city.

"Wha---"

"You super hero types can't stand being helplessly on the sideline while people die, because of you, right?"

She looks from the bustling city, then back to him, "no! You can't!"

"I can do whatever I want Kyukyu," Horizon growls out. "Now crush it," He gestures to the heart in front of her.

Ryukyu can't even hide how terrified she is anymore, looking at the heart in front of her.

"I can't," she pleads.

"You've got till I get to 'three', then people start dying," Horizon says coldly.

"Those people haven't done anything to you," Ryukyu says angrily. "They're innocent!"

"Yes, they are, but unlike you, I embrace what I am," Horizon says. "And I'm a monster, remember? So if people need to die for me to get people to stop bothering me, then so be it."

"But---"

"One!"

Hearing that her lunch nearly rushes back up her throat.

She looks at the city below, and genuinely considers this, considers actively and intentionally taking a human life, even if it is to save others.

She weighs the options, one life, versus oh so many below.

She considers calling Horizon's bluff, but instantly discards that idea.

He seemed serious, and even if she thought he was bluffing, could she take that chance with so many lives on the line.

"Two."

She squeezes her eyes shut, placing her hand atop the heart, ready to crush it.

But the beating of it against her palm causes her to hesitate.

It fills her mind with memories of her precious students.

Of Nejire, Uravity, and Froppy.

Of all the little girls she's met over the years who cheer her on and say they want to be just like her.

Strong, dependable, kind, a true hero for everyone to look up to.

"Three."

"AHHHH!" Ryukyu screams at the top of her lungs, squeezing her eyes shut as a few tears are forced out, and slamming her hand down on the heart.

With a quick squelch it splatters under her palm, splashing her with a bit of blood and causing her to instantly throw up on the floor.

Ryukyu unconsciously rubs her hand against the grass and dirt around her, even as the skin peels away she can't stop, desperate to get the sensation off her flesh.

Seeing the woman slowly losing her mind and failing to come to terms with what she just did, Horizon simply drops her own heart in front of her before looking out to the city.

"That's the difference I suppose, you can only be a dragon, but I'm...so much more," he takes a step in front of her and raises a hand to the city. "Too bad you moved a bit too slowly..."

And with that he shoves his hand forward, sending a simple command to many of the tall buildings and subway tunnel support columns supporting a few blocks of the city.

"Takt!"

In the next few minutes, entire buildings crack and fall apart as what would later be described as an unprovoked villain attack occurred.

Bringing down buildings and collapsing the crowded subway tunnels below the city, suddenly and without any warning.

Leaving thousands dead and countless more injured.

All while this city's main Pro Hero, was forced to sit on the sidelines and watch.

The first of two great tragedies that would befall this city within a mere two weeks...

END CHAPTER---


Capítulo 277: CHAPTER 272(Home Visit)

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CHAPTER START---

---Tuesday, March 12th, 01:30 PM,...

"We're here ma'am," A stern voice says from the driver's seat, causing Pantu to look up from her phone.

The two agents with her in this car were on the highest alert, the woman rarely ever leaves Tokyo, or the HPSC Buildings, so this was as vulnerable as she's ever been.

Hearing the man Pantu sighs and reaches into her purse, taking out a small remote control as they pull up to a massive black gate built into 10ft stone walls.

With a click, she opens the gate and they drive in, seeing a large property, perfectly cut grass for a hundred meters in every direction wrapped neatly by the same high wall.

A few small dogs run about in the grass, and at the end of the long driveway, she sees a mansion waiting for her.

"When did we get dogs?" Pantu asks.

"A few months ago if I recall correctly," one of the agents says. "Your grandson couldn't decide which one he wanted, so you had us send him the litter."

"Oh, right, of course," Pantu mutters. "I suppose it's been a while since I've taken any personal time..."

The car stops in front of the house and Pantu steps out, still wearing her usual work attire, but cradling a small gift-wrapped box under her arm.

"I won't be staying long, wait here," she orders the men before getting out and walking to the door.

Taking a deep breath Pantu opens the door and steps into the massive entranceway, hearing the sound of faint music and laughter from down the hallways.

Putting a smile on her face Pantu briskly walks down the hallway toward the backyard, only to be met by a younger Japanese woman with long black hair, wearing a simple sundress, carrying a birthday cake.

"Mom," the woman says. "You, actually came."

"Well try not to sound that surprised," Pantu says. "I want to meet my granddaughter."

The woman nods for Pantu to follow her as they make their way to the backyard, "Well she's already a few months old and you've finally made time to see her, or visit us, this is your house, remember? Or did you really forget that?"

"Can we please not do this, I have to get back to work after the party," Pantu says.

The woman stops and gives her a harsh glare, "right, because after not seeing you for months we can't even get you to spend a night at home," she rolls her eyes.

"My work is important, you know this," Pantu says. "Especially with Japan as fragile as it is."

"Always concerned with your work, whatever, just spend some time with your grandkids for a change," the woman says as she pushes open the back door, leading to the pool area.

"At least you sent a gift that the kids actually enjoyed," her daughter says as they enter the party area. "And that put my mind at ease."

They see kids in the pool, some adults lounging about watching them or preparing food, and strangely some of the pool toys floating in the air.

Pantu gives it a curious look before continuing to follow her daughter.

"Yes well, he wanted a dog, and children need pets."

"Oh, no I was talking about---"

"President Pantu," A chill runs up the woman's spine as she turns to see Horizon, standing there, her newborn granddaughter in his arms sleeping peacefully.

Her expression becomes one of horror and shock for a split second before Facade takes over and it becomes cold and unreadable.

"Awe she fell asleep," Pantu's daughter says as she sets the cake down on a table with all the food and moves to take the baby from his arms. "How was it?"

"Perfectly healthy," Horizon says. "But you have my number so if anything happens be sure to call."

"Thank you," the woman says. "And I was just telling my mother about how nice it was to have you come give her a check-up, although I'm sure your schedule is so busy this must have been a real bother."

"Oh no," Horizon says, looking at Pantu. "It only took me seconds to get here from Horizon Tower, honestly, I can be anywhere in Japan that quickly if I really wanted to."

"Really?"

"Yes," he turns back to the woman. "But let's keep that between us."

"Right, of course," she smiles and nods along. "Now I need to get this one to bed then I'll be back," she gestures to the baby before walking away."

Pantu looks back at the pool, seeing the kids playing on the pool toys hovering in mid-air, then turns to Horizon.

"Why are you here?"

"Who, me?" Horizon asks. "Well, you asked me to come give your granddaughter and daughter a check-up, after those little medical complications they had, what a caring lady you are..."

"Follow me," Pantu turns on her heel and begins walking inside, followed closely by Horizon.

As they enter he relaxes, while she remains her usual self, leading him upstairs.

"This place is nice, lots of space, big yard, heated pool, away from any big city," Horizon goes on as he looks around the house while following her. "And the security system, it's pretty good, especially the fact that nobody knows the people living here are related to you."

"And yet you found them," Pantu says as they arrive before a pair of heavy double doors.

"Well, finding people who don't want to be found, who are worth a lot of money, was part of my training," Horizon says as he follows her into her home office.

As the doors close behind them Horizon begins looking around the office, at all the family pictures.

Pantu's daughter, her late husband, grandson, and son-in-law, no pictures with the new baby yet.

Pantu walks to her desk and turns around to face him, arms folded, wearing a frown.

"Why are you here?"

Horizon shrugs, "Just figured I'd come notify you that repairs on Horizon Tower are complete, took a few days longer than expected but it's all back to normal now."

"You tracked down my family home for that?" Pantu asks. "Was this threat really necessary?"

"What threat?" Horizon asks. "I can't visit my family, so I might as well get some family time with yours, nothing wrong with that."

"You made enough of a point with Ryukyu," Pantu says.

"Oh that, well, yeah I was playing along with the spy game for a bit, and honestly I would have kept playing...mostly because she's, well, you've seen her. But I was just not in the mood for games that day."

"I noticed, as did the thousands of people affected by a city block collapsing spontaneously."

Horizon shrugs, "These villains, they really are unpredictable, but we must always strive to help who we can, right?"

"Right," Pantu nods.

"Anyway, you really should try to spend more time with your family, they really miss you."

"Managing all the Hero-related dealings in Japan doesn't leave me much personal time."

As if on queue her phone rings, and she doesn't hesitate to answer.

"Yes."

"I've got another good lead, this time its big," Hawks says.

"How big?"

"Kurogiri."

"I'm putting you on speaker, Horizon is here," Pantu says.

"What's going on?" Horizon asks.

"I have a time and place for where Kurogiri is going to be this evening," Hawks says.

"Send the details, I'll go there personally," Horizon says.

"Alright, if I get any more info I'll be sure to forward it," Hawks says before hanging up.

"The work never ends," Pantu says. "Now, I'd like you to le---"

There are three loud knocks on the door before it is pushed open, revealing Pantu's daughter.

"You aren't even here for 5 minutes and already went back to working?" she asks.

"My fault actually," Horizon says. "I got an emergency alert and wanted her opinion on it before I left."

"Oh, you're leaving," she frowns at that. "Can you at least stay for a minute so we can cut the cake?"

"Uh, sure, if that's what your son wants..."

---Elsewhere...

Sitting in a lounge area Shigaraki and Hawks are talking, with Kurogiri standing beside them, and a blank screen on the other side of the room only showing 'No Video' on it.

"Well, that's my part done," Hawks says.

"Now we just need to wait for Horizon to stumble upon our bait, and Machia' will handle the rest," Shigaraki says.

"Assuming Gigantomachi can actually handle Horizon," Hawks says. "I mean, it is Horizon after all."

"The special modifications will be enough," a robotic voice speaks through the speakers. "It took the focus of most of our resources, but with the latest modifications to Gigantomachia and the few specialized Quirks I had to crossbreed and create for this fight, he will be more than a match for Horizon."

"I hope you're right about this thing being able to kill him..." Hawks says, and the small Nomu on Shigaraki's shoulder doesn't detect any lies.

Time until Ascension, 4 Hours 23 minutes...

END CHAPTER---


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