"Answer me. Depending on the answer, I will kill you right here."
Actually, I'll probably kill him regardless. My technique hasn't returned yet, but killing him would be trivial. A single punch would suffice. At this distance, I could close the gap in a heartbeat.
"Do you really think I'd answer, knowing you intend to kill me? Farewell. Until another time."
…No answer. However, it is certain that there is someone in that den of villains who handles cursed energy. Or perhaps someone who can teach others how to use it.
Regardless, I had no intention of letting them walk. It would be better to capture or kill him here. A Quirk or Technique that allows for teleportation is the height of annoyance.
While I was calculating, the Mist-Man moved. He cleared the long staircase in two bounds, grabbed the "Hand-Brat" in the plaza, and vanished into thin air.
…I could easily have caught them. Actually, it's a relief they moved away from the crowd. Time to go hunting.
"Wait, Maidoki."
"Do not stop me. It would be better for everyone if I killed them now."
"Stop wrapping those bandages around me, you fool. I'll jump with you attached if I have to. Do not get in my way, Eraser-brat."
"It's true they are a threat, but do not pursue. Besides… there are things I need to hear from you. In detail."
"They will become a calamity. I am going to end them."
"I said wait. Heroes do not kill, and we do not let our students kill. You are a fledging; do not put 'murder' on your list of options so early."
"Is that so? A noble sentiment. Don't come crying to me when things go south."
So, that Mist-Man, and likely a Sorcerer who manipulates Curses. The Hand-Brat might have cursed energy as well. It's clear they are targeting me. They even snuck a Special Grade into U.A. for that purpose.
And today, Aizawa and Thirteen surely felt the power of "Cursed Energy." They likely realize how potent it is. My classmates saw me vaporizing the Akutamushi with a burst of energy from behind, too.
An explanation is mandatory, then. I don't know if they'll believe me, but I'll have to tell them everything from the beginning. Honestly, what a chore.
As I pondered how to explain myself, I maintained my guard. The Akutamushi were gone. The only one with a serious injury was… Midoriya, it seemed. His right arm was snapped. He was groaning in pain. Pathetic. Are you not a man?
"Maidoki, are you hurt? Why would you do something so reckless…?"
"Only I could see that thing. It was only natural that I be the one to handle it. More importantly, Tokoyami, are you unhurt?"
"I am fine. But I never want to see another cockroach as long as I live."
Understandable. A few are one thing, but a tsunami of them is another. The girls who hate bugs will likely have nightmares for weeks.
"Hey, you damn brat! What the hell were you fighting?!"
"Bakugo! She just saved us, show some respect!"
"I didn't ask to be saved!"
"Truly, what were you fighting? An invisible person like Hagakure?"
"Maidoki-chaaan!! Are you okay?! You were doing something crazy and then you went down there alone?!"
"Maidoki-kun! Why did you do something so dangerous by yourself?! Are you okay?! Any injuries?!"
"It isn't good to try and fight alone. I'm glad you're safe, but still…"
"Whatever. Is that really a blood-manipulation Quirk? You were clearly firing shockwaves or something…"
What is wrong with these people? Do not all rush me at once. And do not all talk at once! I cannot understand a word any of you are saying when you shout like that!
Tedious… so utterly tedious… Back off, you're annoying. I am in a foul mood. Because you lot couldn't hold your own, my fun was cut short!
I have no idea when I'll meet another Special Grade… I really shouldn't have wasted my time. I should have let the cockroaches eat you.
Sigh… I want to curse someone. I want a real fight.
On that note, you lot—worry about Midoriya. His arm is broken, you know? Are you really going to leave him all to Uraraka? She looks like she's about to panic.
Ugh. My irritation won't subside. In times like this, I want something sweet. Cake would be nice. The yellow kind that tastes like chestnuts. Or a chocolate one. I wonder what the snack is today… anything Himiko makes is fine, but…
No, I definitely want cake. I am in a "cake" mood. Does anyone have any hidden on them? No, of course not.
"Everyone seems to be accounted for. We're taking roll call. Midoriya, go to the nurse. Uraraka, go with him. Fall in!"
And so, after roll call, today's classes were canceled. Due to the villain infiltration, it was announced that school would be closed tomorrow.
I was pulled aside and forced to explain Cursed Energy and Curses to the teachers. By the time the initial info-sharing was finished, the sun had set.
What? I missed my snack? And how am I supposed to get home?!
What? "For safety reasons, we will escort you home"? Hmph. Very well. You may proceed. However, I shall not forgive the matter of the missed snack.
A grudge over food is a terrifying thing, you know? Mark my words!!
(Note: Without Madoka, the class would have been wiped out and All Might likely would have died. Kurourushi is a nightmare opponent. While Madoka handled it safely, the students of Class A will likely have a lifelong phobia of cockroaches. To the fans of Kurourushi: don't worry, it'll be back. It's too good a Curse to use up just once!)
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