Tsukauchi turned away from the scene, his resolve hardening.
Tsukauchi:Come on, Yukihiro. We've got work to do. If Nemesis is really just a kid, then we need to figure out how to reach him before it's too late. We can't let this continue, or we'll be dealing with a tragedy far greater than anything we've seen so far.
Yukihiro nodded, following Tsukauchi out of the warehouse. As they walked through the debris, Tsukauchi's mind raced with questions. Who was Nemesis really? What had pushed a child to become this relentless force of destruction? And most importantly, how could they stop him before he crossed a line that would make redemption impossible?
Outside, the night was cold and silent, the city seeming almost peaceful in the aftermath of the chaos within the warehouse. But Tsukauchi knew better. He could feel the tension in the air, a sense of dread that something worse was on the horizon.
"Detective," Yukihiro began, breaking the silence as they approached the line of police vehicles parked nearby.
Yukhiro:What if we can't stop him? What if Nemesis is too far gone?
Tsukauchi paused, considering the question carefully.
Tsukauchi:Then we'll have to make a choice
he said quietly.
Tsukauchi:But I don't want it to come to that. If there's even a small chance that we can reach him, that we can pull him back from the edge, we have to try. Nemesis might be a killer, but he's still just a kid a kid who’s been hurt and manipulated. If we can get through to him, maybe we can stop this cycle of violence before it gets any worse.
Yukihiro looked down, his expression conflicted.
Yukhiro:But what if he's too dangerous? What if he won’t listen? What if the only way to stop him is... you know...
Tsukauchi understood the unspoken words. It was a thought that had crossed his mind as well—a last resort he hoped they'd never have to consider.
Tsukauchi:If it comes to that, we'll do what we have to do
he said, his voice heavy with resignation.
Tsukauchi:But we’re not there yet. There’s still time. We just need to figure out how to approach him without pushing him further away.
They reached Tsukauchi's car, and the detective leaned against the hood, staring at the ground in deep thought.
Tsukauchi:Nemesis is a smart kid
he said finally.
Tsukauchi:He’s not just some mindless killer. He’s careful, methodical. He’s picking his targets for a reason, and there’s a pattern to his actions. If we can figure out what he’s after, we might be able to predict his next move.
Yukihiro tilted his head, curiosity piqued.
Yukhiro: You think there's a pattern? Something more than just random attacks on criminals?
Tsukauchi nodded.
Tsukauchi:Yes. Look at his targets. They’re all involved in some kind of trafficking human, drugs, weapons. It’s like he’s dismantling an entire network, piece by piece. He’s not just killing for the sake of it; he’s trying to take down something much bigger.
Yukihiro's eyes widened as he began to see the bigger picture.
Yukhiro:So he’s going after the people who profit off the suffering of others. But why? What's his endgame?
Tsukauchi:That's what we need to find out
Tsukauchi replied.
Tsukauchi:If we can understand his motivation, we might be able to get through to him. Maybe there’s something someone he cares about, someone we can reach out to. Or maybe there’s a way to show him that there are other ways to fight this battle, ways that don’t involve more bloodshed.
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Shattered Light: A Neglected Izuku Story
FanficIzuku Midoriya, neglected and bullied due to his lack of a quirk, endured abuse from his family and friends, especially his twin sister Izumi and Katsuki Bakugo. One fateful day, when locked outside his home, Izuku was kidnapped and taken to a secre...
