Void Multiverse, Higher Dimension.
Sitting atop her throne, the Void Empress watched the confrontation between her son, Tatsuo, and the Villain, All for One, with a placid expression on her face.
Seeing how Tatsuo dominated the battle, she saw things going as expected. However, when she saw the vial of unknown liquid All for One produced, she could not help narrowing her eyes while leaning forward in her throne.
"That's..." The Void Empress murmured while her gaze was locked on the vial. "I see... So, that man has yet to give up. To think, he has infiltrated my domain without triggering any of the alarms I set up."
Though her voice was soft, barely louder than a whisper, the pressure behind her words was staggering. On top of that, the entire higher dimension in which she resided began to shake with her anger.
Every being living in the dimension felt the shaking. And while most of the residents were confused about the sudden phenomenon, the higher-level members of the dimension, such as Samsara, the God of Reincarnation, and Emi Truck, the Goddess of Death, knew exactly what the cause of the shaking was.
"What's going on?" Samsara asked while moving swiftly towards the throne room. "What could possibly have made the Empress so angry?"
"Don't play dumb, Old Man." Emi shot back. "You know there's only one reason why she would be so pissed off. Someone's fucking with the prince, obviously."
"But how is that possible?" Samsara asked in a confused tone. "He should be in one of the created universes at the moment. There should be no way for an outsider to get in without authorization."
"Does it really fucking matter?" Emi asked sharply. "It's obvious someone did. And we're gonna have to clean up the fall out if anything goes wrong."
Knowing what Emi said was true, Samsara could not help but let out a resigned sigh. He then started thinking about the security protocols that had most likely been surpassed and what could be done to rectify the situation.
"We'll have to investigate even if nothing goes wrong." Samsara replied. "And that's only the beginning. We'll also need to put the rulers of each universe on alert, as well. They'll need to know what happened, too. Because if whoever did this could infiltrate a world that was specifically created to foster his Highness' growth, then there's no telling how deep the intruders have infiltrated the more stable universes."
The two fell silent after that. Just the thought of all the work to come gave both of them headaches. Even so, neither showed any displeasure. Because this multiverse was their home. And no one liked the thought of having their homes intruded on.
Add to that the fact that, like all the others residing in this higher dimension, Samsara and Emi were fiercely loyal to the Void Empress. Everything having to do with this incident would be discovered at the earliest possible moment.
As the duo approached the throne room, they were joined by other gods and goddesses on their level before they all eventually came to a stop at the entrance to the throne room. All the gathered deities then exchanged glances before the most senior among them, Samsara, stepped forward to knock on the throne room's doors.
"Your Majesty, we have come to aid you." Samsara said in a sonorous tone. "Please, give us your orders."
"You may enter." The Void Empress' voice sounded from the other side of the door. Then, after waiting for the gods and goddesses to open the door, she continued once they were all within her line of sight. "I already know the primary culprit in this affair. What I will need from you is to discover how it happened... How someone could have bypassed my awareness of the space in my domain."
"Understood." The gods and goddesses chorused in unison before starting to turn around and begin their investigations.
"Before you leave." The Void Empress said, causing the deities to stop and turn back to her. "Join me. My beloved son has encountered a product of the intrusion. Use this opportunity to, perhaps, gain insight into the intruder's methods."
Hearing that, the deities once again exchanged glances. Then, they all filed into the throne room to join the Void Empress while she watched the events unfold, finding the reason for her invitation to be reasonable. Though none of them knew the real reason the Void Empress invited them to join her.
'Good. My son's inevitable victory deserves an audience.' The Void Empress thought to herself without giving away her thoughts in her expression. 'And what better audience is there than the deities of the highest renown in my domain?'
MHA Universe, Earth, Japan, Yokohama.
"What the hell is going on?" Tatsuo growled while watching All for One heal from his grievous injuries. "And who the hell was he talking about?"
"I'm not sure." Alfonzo replied with a shrug. "But he can answer those questions even if he's half dead, right?"
*Zap!*
As his words ended, Alfonzo was cloaked in violet electricity. He then fired a stream of electricity at All for One. And to no one's surprise, the attack landed without issue, the powerful electricity scorching the ground and sending debris flying.
Yet, when the smoke settled, All for One stood there with no visible signs of damage on his body. Though, most of his suit had been reduced to rags.
"That was rather rude, Static." All for One said while reaching up to feel the newly regenerated skin on his face and the hair on his head. "Can't you see? I was going through something of a rebirth. Interrupting me like that is simply... *Sigh* I suppose that's just how the youths of today are."
"Enough." Tatsuo growled. "Who were you talking about? Who is scheming against me?"
"Hehehe!" All for One only chuckled in response. "Instead of such a boring conversation, why not help me test the capabilities of this body? And should you satisfy me, I'll tell you just before I deliver the final blow."
*Roar!*
Not receiving the answer he wanted, Tatsuo's anger spiked. As a result, the scales covering his arms and legs thickened, his tail grew in length, and his frame bulked up noticeably as a draconic roar tore from his throat. On top of that, his costume ripped even more as a pair of draconic wings sprouted from his back.
'Shit... He's losing his shit.' Alfonzo muttered while watching Tatsuo's transformation. "'Lici told me about this shit happening in the last [Mission].'
"Hey, Tatsuo. You need to calm down." Alfonzo said in a concerned tone.
*Swish!*
Yet, without even seeming to hear Alfonzo, Tatsuo spread his wings, flapped them powerfully, and shot forward towards All for One at break neck speed.
"Damn it..." Alfonzo muttered as he sped after Tatsuo.
To be honest, Tatsuo was not even sure why this made him so angry. It's not like this was the first time someone wanted him dead. Yet, there was something in his subconscious that told him he needed to find the one who gave All for One that vial and make him disappear... forever.
"Seeing the madness in Tatsuo's eyes, All for One's smile widened. He then lowered his stance, readying himself to receive Tatsuo's attack.
*Bang!*
Yet, to All for One's surprise, when Tatsuo was within striking distance, his speed increased explosively. Then, before he could react, his head was snapped back as his body was lifted off the ground by a kick to the chin.
"What?" All for One questioned as he shot upwards.
"Holy shit..." Alfonzo muttered while he tracked All for One's ascent.
*Swish!*
Once again flapping his wings, Tatsuo flew up after All for One. Then, when he caught up to the Villain, he tilted his head to avoid a heavy overhand right that All for One threw in retaliation. He then followed up by throwing a hook at the right side of All for One's torso.
*Bang!*
The sound of Tatsuo's fist colliding with All for One's arm was loud enough to make a gunshot sound like a gentle whisper, alerting the entirety of the Kamino Ward to a confrontation of titanic proportions.
*Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!*
*Zap!*
*Bang!*
*Boom!*
The thunderous exchange continued with Tatsuo and All for One exchanging blows at a blistering pace, the two putting on a display of martial arts and [Quirk] prowess that would impress anyone lucky, or more than likely unlucky, enough to see. However, the exchange did not last too long, as Alfonzo, once again cloaked in electricity, flashed above All for One with his arms raised and hands clasped together.
Then, with a powerful blow, Alfonzo brought his hands down and landed an axe-handle smash on the top of All for One's head before he could use one of his [Quirks] to defend himself.
Alfonzo's smash sent All for One hurdling towards the ground, creating a new crater and kicking up a cloud of dust upon impact. Meanwhile, Alfonzo used his [Quirk] to gather the metallic debris from the surroundings into several small balls of metal that floated around him in the air.
At the same time, Tatsuo, with his wings spread, swooped down towards All for One, his claws glowing with the light of his [Spatial Energy]. He then shot into the dust cloud, the sounds of their collisions echoing through the surroundings.
"Tatsuo, move!" Alfonzo shouted after a few moments.
*Zap!*
As he shouted, Alfonzo extended his electricity to engulf all the chunks of metal surrounding him. Then, once he saw Tatsuo shoot out of the dispersing dust cloud, he pointed his hands at All for One, who was barely visible in the dust cloud.
[Electromagnetic Meteor Barrage]." Alfonzo said, naming his attack.
"[Spring-like Limbs], [Hypertrophy], [Multiplier], [Air Cannon]." All for One's furious voice sounded at nearly the same time.
*Zap!*
*Boom!* *Boom!* *Boom!* *Boom!* *Boom!* *Boom!*
In the next instant, dozens of electrified metallic shells collided with just as many shockwaves, creating powerful explosions between the two combatants and clearing any lingering dust from All for One's last collision with the ground.
"I must admit, you Heroes are more powerful than any that have come before you." All for One said once the explosions died down. "But now that I've returned to my prime, there is no one who can--- Urgh!"
*Splatter!*
"I said this already." Tatsuo, after [Blinking] behind All for One and thrusting both arms through the Villain's chest, said coldly. "You talk too much."
At that moment, Akatsuki, Sakura, and Rumi rose from a shadow near the battlefield. Of course, they also brought the incapacitated Tomura and Kurogiri with them. They then surveyed the battlefield and quickly caught sight of Alfonzo floating in the air. They then turned to look at Tatsuo and All for One.
Yet, when they saw them, or rather, when they saw Tatsuo, they all widened their eyes in shock.
"Who is that?" Rumi asked when she saw the man with wings and scales with is arms punched through the other man's back and out his chest.
"Which one?" Akatsuki asked. "The one with the dragon wings or the one who just got stabbed?"
"Yes." Rumi replied. "The only [Dragon Quirk] I've heard of is Ryukyu's. But she gets a lot bigger."
"Well, the man who just got stabbed is the one who came out from under the warehouse Alfonzo-San destroyed." Sakura replied. "And the other one is... Tatsuo-Kun."
"Seriously?" Rumi asked with her eyes wide. "How does [Space Manipulation] give someone wings and scales like that?"
"That's because his [Quirk] isn't [Space Manipulation]." Akatsuki said. "Instead, his [[Quirk] is called [Void Dragon]. Although he can use his [Quirk] in his human form, his abilities are amplified when he takes on his draconic form."
"Not just his space abilities, though." Sakura added. "All of his physical abilities are amplified, too."
Hearing that, Rumi's eyes widened once again. A moment later, however, she narrowed her eyes, a clear sign of displeasure on her face.
"So, you're saying that he never went all out when he fought me?" Rumi asked with clear irritation.
Akatsuki and Sakura could only smile wryly while trying their best to ignore the fuming rabbit standing next to them. Instead, they returned their focus to the fight.
Meanwhile, All for One had freed himself from Tatsuo with the use of [Rivet Stab], which forced Tatsuo to [Blink] away. All for One then bombarded the area with attacks, causing both Tatsuo and Alfonzo to scramble away.
"Hey, Sakura-Chan, is there anything you can do to help them?" Akatsuki asked.
"Honestly, there isn't much I can do." Sakura replied. "They're all moving so fast. It's hard to zero in on them."
Akatsuki could only shrug in response. Meanwhile, Rumi was holding herself back from jumping into the fight. But she knew that she was the only one who could protect Akatsuki and Sakura if the man that was fighting with Alfonzo and Tatsuo decided to attack them to gain an upper hand. On top of that, keeping Tomura and Kurogiri in custody was also just as important.
Meanwhile, Toshinori, in his All Might form, was getting closer to the battlefield. And for some reason he could not explain, he felt an uneasy feeling that was slowly turning into anger.
"There's more going on in Yokohama than just a Nomu facility." Toshinori thought aloud. "But what could it be? And why do I feel this way?"
Unfortunately, Toshinori could not answer that question. But he figured he would get his answer once he arrived.
And it did not take long for Toshinori to get there. When he did, he saw the state of the battlefield and was surprised at the destruction. He then noticed Alfonzo fighting a man in a tattered suit with a draconic Hero that he did not recognize. Shortly afterwards, he saw Rumi standing with Akatsuki and Sakura. And the sight of Tomua and Kurogiri lying next to them surprised him even more.
"Not only does it appear that they took down the Nomu facility, but it looks like they've taken down the leaders of the League of Villains, as well." Toshinori muttered. "But who are the other two? One of them looks to be assisting Alfonzo. To think there was a Villain in this day and age that someone with his level of power needs help to defeat."
*Boom!*
A moment later, Toshinori landed next to Akatsuki, Sakura, and Rumi in his signature pose with his fists resting against his waist.
"There's no need to fear!" Toshinori said in a heroic tone. "Why? Because I am Here."
"Good, glad you're here." Rumi said while cupping her right fist in her left hand. She then cracked her knuckles excitedly as she continued. "Now that you're here, I can go join the fight, too. Just make sure the girls and the Villains stay safe, okay?"
"Huh?" Toshinori intoned in confusion. "That was not the greeting I was expecting."