Chapter Fourteen - Kira Matsumoto

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After learning of Kira Matsumoto's location, Aizawa makes his way to the mansion outside Dagobah Beach. Once he reaches the grounds leading to the mansion, Aizawa takes the opportunity to survey the surrounding area. Heavily armed guards were patrolling the grounds of the mansion, making a direct approach suicide. As he surveys the area, he sees Kira Matsumoto arriving at the mansion in a limo. Aizawa watches as Matsumoto's personal guards escort him to the mansion.

Aizawa: (Looks like Giran's information was accurate. It's time to end this.)

With that, Aizawa formulates his approach. He stealthily makes his way to the side of the massive gates surrounding the mansion. He proceeds to climb up the gates and enters the mansion grounds. Once inside, he begins moving his way to the mansion while avoiding the guards. Meanwhile in his personal office, Kira Matsumoto begins making himself tea while speaking to his secretary. 

Matsumoto: Has there been any word from the assassins? 

Secretary: No, sir. 

Upon hearing this, Matsumoto showed no visible reaction. He had heard various reports of the attacks from many of the assassins. He heard nothing from Onibaba or Handtaker. But more importantly, he still heard nothing about Aizawa's death. As Matsumoto contemplated his next move, Aizawa continued moving through the area with speed and precision. Eventually, he reached the mansion. After making sure the area was clear, Aizawa climbed up to the roof of the mansion where a sniper was stationed. 

Aizawa: (That sniper is going to be a real problem if things go to hell.)

As Aizawa slowly climbs up, he takes cover behind a radar dish. Once he gets into position, he lets out a barely audible whistle which catches the sniper's attention. 

Sniper: What the hell?

Keeping his sniper rifle ready, the sniper walks towards where he heard the whistle which led him to the radar dish. When the sniper approached the radar dish, Aizawa jumped into action. He promptly disarms the sniper and knocks him out before he could alert the guards. Once the sniper was taken down, Aizawa made his way inside the mansion. Back in his office, Matsumoto was looking over the files of various other assassins to hire should the seven fail. 

Matsumoto: Send out a message to the assassins. Tell them that if I don't have Aizawa's head on my desk by the end of the night, I'm pulling their contract.

Secretary: Right away, sir. 

Suddenly, the sound of a scuffle could be heard outside Matsumoto's office. After a moment, it became silent. The silence was soon broken when one of the guards was thrown through the door. Immediately after that, Aizawa jumps in. The secretary attempts to shoot Aizawa, but Aizawa disarms him and knocks him out. Aizawa then confronts Matsumoto. Despite being cornered by the Pro Hero, Matsumoto remained calm. 

Matsumoto: Shota Aizawa. A pleasure to meet you face to face. 

Aizawa: It's over, Matsumoto. I know about the bounty you put on my head. I'm putting an end to it. 

Matsumoto: If you're here, then that means the assassins failed to do their job. How disappointing. 

Aizawa: I'm taking you in, Matsumoto. 

Matsumoto: If you want something done right, then you'll have to do it yourself. 

As Matsumoto says this, the entire compound was alerted to Aizawa's attack. But suddenly, the mansion was under attack by a Police raid led by Chief Tsuragamae as well as a couple of Pro Heroes including Present Mic and Ms Joke. 

Aizawa: You didn't think I'd come alone, did you? 

As Aizawa moved to arrest Matsumoto, Matsumoto went on the attack. Surprisingly, the older man held his own against Aizawa. 

Matsumoto: I'm glad the assassins failed. Now I get the pleasure of killing you myself!

As Matsumoto pressed the attack on Aizawa, the Pro Hero maintained a strong defense. During the scuffle, Matsumoto kicks Aizawa back. He then reaches for a sword and attacks Aizawa with it. Aizawa dodges Matsumoto's attacks. As the fight drags on, Aizawa begins utilizing various objects in the office to use against Matsumoto. When Matsumoto goes for an overhead strike, Aizawa parries the attack and redirects the sword onto the desk. As the sword was stuck in the desk, Aizawa takes the opportunity to break the sword. However, Matsumoto manages to land a hit on Aizawa's face with the hilt of the broken sword. As Aizawa staggered back, Matsumoto presses the attack on Aizawa. As he knocks Aizawa to the ground, he walks over to the unconscious secretary and grabs the pistol.

Matsumoto: There are those in the criminal underworld who want to recruit you. I think it's a mistake. You're far too dangerous to be kept alive. It's nothing personal, Aizawa. It's simply business. I'll make your death as quick and painless as possible. 

As Matsumoto moved to execute Aizawa, Aizawa springs back to his feet and kicks Matsumoto in the gut, stunning him. Seizing the opportunity, Aizawa gets back on his feet and attacks him with a series of concentrated strikes. Matsumoto found himself unable to block Aizawa's attacks. Aizawa finishes off the fight by grabbing Matsumoto and slamming him through his desk, knocking him out. Matsumoto attempts to get back up, but immediately collapses. As Matsumoto was incapacitated, Aizawa drops to his knees and takes several deep breaths. After a long and arduous fight, Kira Matsumoto was defeated. In that moment, Aizawa had now defeated the man responsible for putting up the bounty on his head. 

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