Guardian Defender Multiverse

Episode 6: TimeQuake

Jakounang, Sonya, Soap, Cassie, and the others who went on the mission were resting on their beds, surrounded by concerned friends and teammates.

"How are they?" Buck asked, looking at the doctors.

"Good news is they didn't sustain any severe injuries. Just a few bruises and some exhaustion. They just need rest," Owen Hunt assured them.

Soap glanced at Jakounang, a hint of surprise in his voice. "I'm surprised you don't have any serious injuries on your torso."

Hunt raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What do you mean?"

Jakounang hesitated, then explained sheepishly, "After the shockwave hit, Liu Kang got a special attack, his Fatal Blow. He used it on me, and I took some pretty heavy damage."

Hunt's expression shifted to one of concern as he checked Jakounang's torso again. "But I don't see any signs of that kind of damage."

Jakounang smiled faintly. "You won't. My Quirk, Immortal-Life, along with my Cyclone element, healed me."

Commander Cody nodded, impressed. "Just like you shielded them from the explosions."

"Exactly," Jakounang confirmed.

Yoshi then spoke up, curiosity piqued. "How did Tokoyami know about your plan? We didn't hear anything when you three were trapped."

"Ah, that's a bit of a long story," Jakounang said with a chuckle. "But to keep it short, our minds are connected. We can communicate through telepathy and even see each other's memories."

Everyone was taken aback by this revelation, especially Class A. They had no idea their minds were linked like that.

"What?! How?" Kaminari asked, bewildered.

Shoji nodded thoughtfully. "Is it from the Fourth Shinobi Ninja War? When you two created that new Z-Crystal?"

"That's right," Jakounang confirmed. "After we used our Z-Move, our minds suddenly connected. It was like discovering a whole new ability."

"Yeah," Tokoyami added, "It was a unique experience, but we've gotten used to it."

Iida sighed in relief. "Well, I'm just glad you're all okay."

"Oh! I almost forgot!" Sero exclaimed. "Iida, why were you so mad at Raiden?"

"Yeah, this was the first time I've ever heard you cuss!" Hagakure added, still in disbelief.

Jakounang raised an eyebrow, surprised. "Wait, really?"

Kirishima nodded vigorously. "Yeah, man! We heard some serious commotion right outside HQ."

Soap, curious and a bit concerned, looked at Iida. "Why were you so angry at Raiden?"

Iida clenched his fists, his frustration resurfacing. Those who had been on the mission looked equally upset, while the others seemed puzzled.

Jakounang sighed, sensing something was wrong. "Why do I have a bad feeling that Raiden said something that really pissed you off?"

Yoshi grimaced. "Because he did. He said you three died a warrior's death and that we should all be so fortunate."

"What?!" Jakounang exclaimed, his eyes widening in shock. Sonya and Soap exchanged equally stunned glances.

Ojiro winced, recalling the moment. "Yeah, we were furious. And then he made it worse."

Jesse nodded, still seething. "He said your sacrifices were necessary to ensure the mission's success—like it was nothing, with that calm tone of his!"