The U.A. Sports Festival ended with Tom Jacker as the main topic of conversation, though he himself didn't particularly care. He went through the subsequent rounds with a combination of boredom, mischief, and minimal yet effective use of his powers. In the cavalry battle, he simply made his team float untouchably. In the one-on-one tournament rounds, his opponents often "tripped" mysteriously or their weapons suddenly slipped from their hands before the fight truly began. He might have "lost" one of the rounds simply because he got bored and decided to teleport to a takoyaki stall outside the stadium. The final result didn't matter to him; what mattered was that he had "played" enough.
After the festival, it was time for the Class 1-A students to choose their internships with Pro Heroes. Most Pro Heroes, after hearing about the "special observation student" with immeasurable power and unpredictable behavior, were somewhat hesitant to take Tom on. Principal Nezu finally "suggested" that Tom take this internship period as an "independent field study," which to Tom meant a vacation.
He decided to visit several major cities in Japan, just to look around. And so, one evening, he teleported into the bustling chaos of Hosu City. He'd heard from some gossip that this city had been "lively" lately.
And "lively" was the right word.
As he was enjoying a bowl of ramen at a roadside stall, a huge explosion suddenly occurred down the street. Several Nomu, artificial creatures just as terrifying as the one he faced at USJ (though these ones seemed a bit weaker), began to rampage, destroying cars and buildings. The Pro Heroes patrolling Hosu immediately sprang into action, but they seemed overwhelmed.
"Oh, another party?" Tom mumbled, putting down his ramen bowl. "And this time I don't need to sneak into a school."
He casually strolled towards the chaos. One of the Nomu, having just thrown a car towards a crowd of panicking civilians, suddenly found the car stop in mid-air, then gently placed back on the ground. The Nomu roared in confusion, then turned and saw Tom standing there.
"Your toys are too big, pal," Tom said.
The Nomu charged. Tom just sighed, then used his Telekinesis to grip the Nomu in mid-air, twisting it like a wet rag until all its bones broke and its body went limp, before finally throwing it into a nearby empty building.
He then teleported from one Nomu to another, "cleaning them up" with brutal and swift efficiency. He teleported one Nomu's head into the ground. He tied another's limbs into knots using the Elasticity Quirk he had once copied and now brought out again for fun.
In the midst of the chaos, he also noticed another fight in a narrow alley. The Hero Killer: Stain was confronting several young heroes, including Tenya Iida and Izuku Midoriya. Tom observed for a moment. Stain's Quirk, which paralyzed by licking blood, seemed troublesome.
Just as Stain was about to launch a final attack on the helpless Midoriya, Tom decided to intervene, more because he didn't like anyone else "stealing" the fun from a major fight. He appeared between Stain and Midoriya.
"Excuse me," Tom said. "Am I interrupting your 'justice' session?"
Stain, startled by this sudden appearance, tried to attack Tom. But his sword stopped inches from Tom's neck, held by an invisible telekinetic wall. Tom then casually disarmed Stain of all his weapons using Telekinesis, leaving him bound by his own swords.
"You know," Tom said to the trapped Stain. "For someone who talks a lot about fake heroes, you're quite theatrical yourself."
The entire Hosu incident, the Nomu attack and the capture of the Hero Killer, ended quickly after Tom's intervention. This time, his actions were witnessed by many civilians and several news crews who happened to be on the scene. In an instant, footage of the "mysterious, god-powered figure" who single-handedly stopped the terror in Hosu spread like a virus.
Far away in a luxury apartment in Tokyo, Yu Takeyama, aka Pro Hero Mt. Lady, was watching the evening news with boredom. Her attention was immediately captivated when she saw amateur footage of Tom Jacker casually destroying a Nomu.
"Who is this kid?" she muttered, her eyes sparkled not with admiration for his heroism, but at the incredible publicity potential. He was strong, mysterious, and now a sensation. If she could "partner" with this kid... her popularity ranking would skyrocket.
Mt. Lady smiled calculatively. She had a new plan.
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News of the "Miracle Boy of Hosu" spread faster than fire. Tom Jacker, the U.A. student whose identity was now revealed, became an overnight sensation. His face was on every news channel, his actions analyzed, and the public was obsessed. This level of attention, of course, attracted the most publicity-hungry Pro Hero: Yu Takeyama, aka Mt. Lady.
She approached Tom, proposing a mutually beneficial "partnership." Tom, who could clearly see the ambition and hunger for fame in Mt. Lady's eyes, accepted with amusement. For him, this was a new, interesting game.
They became the hottest duo in Japan. Mt. Lady ensured the press was always on-site, while Tom neutralized villains with cold efficiency. Mt. Lady's popularity ratings skyrocketed, and she attributed her success to the powerful, mysterious student by her side.
One evening, after a heavily publicized takedown, Mt. Lady invited Tom to her luxurious penthouse apartment to "celebrate" and "discuss their next strategy." Tom knew exactly what kind of "strategy" she had in mind.
The apartment was lavish and filled with photos of her heroic feats. "You know, Tom," Mt. Lady said while pouring champagne, her silk evening gown shimmering. "We're a really great team. The sponsors are starting to pour in." She moved closer, placing a hand on Tom's chest. "I think we can achieve much greater things together. In front of the camera... and behind it."
Tom just smiled. He would play this game to its end.
"Business and pleasure always mix best when the stakes are... carnal," Mt. Lady sighed. She pushed Tom onto the expensive leather sofa, straddling his lap with the precision of a director. Her high heels dug into the sofa cushions as she began to move with a calculated rhythm. "Just remember who holds your options, darling," she whispered against his lips, while her phone buzzed on the table with news updates about their popularity.
Feeling confident, she escalated her game. She pulled Tom towards the glass conference table in her office space, scattering documents and sponsorship proposals. With a quick move, she pushed Tom into the plush executive chair.
"Let's renegotiate... your performance incentives," she growled. She planted her sharp stiletto on Tom's chest, pressing down firmly. Her silk blouse was already open, revealing a lace bra in her agency's colors. She devoured his lips with a savage kiss, a blatant hostile takeover attempt.
Tom laughed into the kiss, a dark vibration that ran through Mt. Lady's body. He let her lead a moment longer, enjoying her illusion of power.
"You call this a takeover?" he taunted when Mt. Lady broke the kiss to breathe.
"Pathetic," Mt. Lady shot back, breathless. "I'll show you how to leverage your assets." She moved her hips slowly and cruelly, but before she could continue, the game was over.
With shocking strength, Tom turned the tables. He grabbed Mt. Lady's hips, lifted her from the chair, and slammed her down onto the conference table with a loud thud. Documents scattered. In an instant, Tom's silk tie was around Mt. Lady's wrists, binding them to her own legs, forcing her facedown in a deeply vulnerable position on the table.
"The negotiation session is over, Yu," Tom growled, his voice cold and merciless. "This is the acquisition session. And I don't accept rejections."
He ripped her expensive silk dress from behind, exposing her bare back and ass. "You wanted a hostile takeover," he whispered in her ear, slapping her ass hard enough to leave a red handprint. "Here's your signature."
Mt. Lady's scream was a mixture of shock, pain, and an unexpected explosion of lust as Tom slammed into her from behind, claiming her without any further warning. The glass table trembled violently under their assault.
"D-damn it," she panted, her face pressed against a cold sponsorship proposal. "B-but I'm still going to charge....."
"Charge this," Tom cut her off, pulling her hair back to expose her neck, then sinking his teeth into it, leaving a deep mark of ownership.
He hammered into her with a brutal, relentless rhythm. Every thrust was an assertion of his power, every slap on her ass a reminder of who was now in control. Mt. Lady could do nothing but take it, her body, so used to being in control, now completely dominated. She screamed and cursed, but her hips instinctively moved to meet every thrust, betraying her words.
"You're mine at closing time," Tom hissed, mimicking her arrogant tone. He pulled out, only to flip her trembling body over. He pinned her down, staring into her glassy eyes. "You think you can fire me?"
"Y-you....ah....bastard," she whispered, but there was no longer any fight in her eyes.
"Too late," Tom growled, his hands roughly squeezing her breasts. "You already signed the fucking contract."
He entered her again, this time with slower, deeper movements, tormenting her with pleasure. He lifted her legs onto his shoulders, driving himself to the hilt, forcing the deepest groans from the hero's lips. The glittering view of the Tokyo skyline outside the floor-to-ceiling glass window bore silent witness to his conquest. The lights flickered like the pulse between her legs.
Finally, with a low growl, he released himself inside her, a final, hot, and sticky merger. Mt. Lady's body convulsed beneath him, her climax so powerful it made her pass out for a few seconds.
After a few moments, as the moment reached its peak, Tom felt a familiar sensation.
[System Panel]
- 'Target Defeated' condition has been met through social domination and transactional surrender.
- System Notification: 'Gigantification' ability has been copied. Slots filled: 6/6.
- Description: The ability to increase one's body size to gigantic proportions with commensurate physical strength.
"A big new toy," Tom thought to himself with satisfaction.
After their "celebration" was over, Tom untied his tie. He stood up and calmly put his clothes back on. Mt. Lady was still lying on the ruined table, her body covered in bruises and their fluids, her breathing ragged.
"This was fun, Yu-chan," Tom said with a light, cruel tone. "But I think our 'partnership' has reached its full potential."
Mt. Lady's expression shifted from post-coital exhaustion to confusion, then to panic. "What do you mean? We're just getting started!"
"Oh, I'll still be around," Tom said with a wink. "But I have many other 'projects' to attend to. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll continue to shine under the camera's glare."
With that, he teleported out of the luxurious apartment, leaving Mt. Lady alone with her unfinished champagne and the bitter realization that she had likely just been a brief episode in the adventures of the strangest, most powerful man she had ever met. Her fame may have risen, but she had just lost her greatest "asset."