Denki Kaminari, a boy who was expelled from U.A. after failing multiple assignments and tests, wounds up joining the private military company known as SpecGru after wounding up in a hostage situation in downtown Osaka.
However, this puts him on a mi...
Police and ambulance sirens wail as many officers and some heroes seal off the area, looking into the matter. Meanwhile, corpses are covered in cloths while some are carried away in body bags.
Survivors who are injured or unharmed are currently finding their way home while others are being treated by paramedics. As for Denki Kaminari, he's sitting down by the bridge on the floor with a blanket on him. He shivers as he's still shocked by what's taken place. Terrorism in the city.
The sounds of slightly heavy footsteps catch his attention and he looks to see the man who saved him.
???: "How are you olding up?"
Kaminari: "I... I don't know if I want to talk about it... Sorry."
The electric boy sighs, looking at the man and holding the blanket around him tightly.
Kaminari: "Well...I'm not happy with the fact that...people died. I wish I could just save them at least... I think I would've if I...was accepted into U.A."
???: "You wanted to be a Hero?"
Kaminari: "Y- yeah... I guess they just don't want me there... I saved you just now...do you think--
???: "No, I don't think you should be like me. It's too dangerous for kids your age."
Kaminari: "Wha- I'm not a kid."
???: "Technically, you are. But look, the life I live isn't for you. Besides we aren't always hired to fight terrorists. I've just been hired to fight them today."
Kaminari: "Are you not a soldier?"
???: "I'm a contractor from SpecGru... Sorry, kid. But you can't be like me, I don't want to see you get killed out there. And some situations...aren't suited for you."
He turns around, ready to walk away to his car but Kaminari stops him.
Kaminari: "Wait! Think about it! I could use my quirk! I always wanted to help...!"
The man turns his head around, looking at Kaminari and he listens to what he has to say.
Kaminari: "Even though U.A. didn't accept me, I still wished I was at least some good samaritan, man. I just want to help people through things like this but...I guess I can't to you because I got scared. You saw me, I was crying and all that...I was hiding while you did the shooting and I...I saved you. Please, let me at least help you with what the heck's going on. As much as I don't wanna die, I just wished I could help everyone. Because I want to help! I want to do good like a hero, even if I won't get accepted by hero schools... I just want to do some good for this world. You only live once. So please, let me do what you do."
Hearing this, the mercenary sighs before turning around to fully look at him.
???: "Boy, look at me. I'm sorry. As much as I'd like to have you by my side, I'll repeat it myself. The work I do isn't always anti-terrorism. Some people aren't fit for every career. If you want to fight terrorism, join the JSDF or the police."
Kaminari: "What?! Wait!"
The man ignores him, walking to his car to put his things away and drive off.
Kaminari: "Come on, you can't be serious, man! Come on!"
*BZZZZ*
???: "Huh?"
The mercenary looks at the pocket in his pants to feel his phone buzzing. He holds his rifle with his left hand and answers the call with his right hand. He puts it on speaker mode near his helmet headsets to listen. It's his employer, Captain John Price of Task Force 141.
???: "Price."
Price: "We've got a problem. Your services will have to be extended for a bit longer, Krimson. AQ's planning something big. We don't know exactly, but they're transporting something from Japan to South Korea via hijacked cargo vessel. ETA to Korea is in 32 hours."
Krimson: "What about the Korean armed forces and the Marines stationed there?"
Price: "Occupied. Ever since AQ struck Osaka, they've been tasked with defending the Western Coast of Korea. This leaves the Eastern coast of Korea open. But not for long because we'll be waiting for them. Get to Busan ASAP. We'll do a proper briefing there. A chopper's on its way to pick you up in Osaka. Get to the harbour, it'll meet you there."
The call ends and the mercenary, Krimson looks back at Kaminari who heard everything. He sighs before putting his phone into his pocket and looking at the Pikachu.
Krimson: "Only for now... When the job's over, you're heading back here, ok?"
Kaminari: "What? I...yes sir."
Krimson: "Alright, kid, you're with me. Let's go."
Kaminari smiles as he's finally going to do some 'hero' work even though he isn't a hero. Though, that smile is soon removed after Krimson orders him to stop.
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Krimson: "I hate to inform you this, kid, but I suggest you wipe that smile off your face. This is serious, this isn't a movie or a game."
Kaminari: A- oh, sorry."
Krimson: "No worries. Get in."
He unlocks his car doors and steps in the driver's seat where he starts its engines and starts to drive away from the ruins of the market.
Today, a boy's dreams may come true...but he'll have to do different tasks to achieve the dream he wants. He can be a hero...
...just not a hero that wears a suit or poses like a superstar.
