One Hero For All People! (#1 Priority)

Chapter 17: A Nomu!?

As the villain was being detained and the crowd had started to calm down, and the police had arrived to take the captured flying villain into custody. But just as things began to settle, an eerie and bone-chilling screech pierced the air, sending a wave of unease through everyone present.

The sound was unlike anything Izuku had ever heard—inhuman, guttural, and full of malice. He spun around, his eyes darting across the surroundings, trying to locate the source. Suddenly, from the shadows of a nearby alley, a monstrous figure burst into view, crawling on all fours with terrifying speed.

The creature looked like something out of a nightmare. Its skin was a sickly greenish-gray, its muscles bulging unnaturally beneath its grotesque frame. Its eyes glowed red with a feral intensity, and its brain was fully exposed. Its claws, long and razor-sharp, scraped against the pavement as it charged toward him, a monstrous snarl escaping its twisted mouth.

Izuku, {eyes wide, startled}: "What the—?!"

Before he could fully process what was happening, the creature lunged at him with incredible speed. Izuku barely managed to dodge, using One For All at 10% to propel himself backward. The creature skidded to a halt and snarled, its glowing red eyes locked onto him.

Izuku could feel the danger radiating off this thing. It was no ordinary villain. But as he prepared to engage, a voice echoed in his mind—Nana Shimura's voice, filled with both recognition and warning.

Nana Shimura, {serious}: "That's a Nomu, Izuku. A mindless, undead soldier created by All For One. It's not human anymore..."

Izuku's heart sank as he processed her words. A Nomu—one of All For One's creations. That meant it wasn't just dangerous, it was designed to kill. Knowing that this thing was already dead meant that he could fight without holding back.

The Nomu lunged at him again, its claws swiping at incredible speeds, but Izuku was ready. He activated One For All at 15%, his reflexes heightened as he dodged and weaved between the creature's attacks. However, it quickly became apparent that this Nomu had multiple Quirks. Its movements were unnaturally fast, and its razor-sharp claws left deep gashes in the concrete as it missed Izuku by inches.

Then, the creature slashed at Izuku's side, and despite his speed, one of its claws grazed him, tearing through his costume. Blood dripped from the shallow wound, but Izuku clenched his jaw, refusing to let the pain slow him down.

Izuku, {focused}: "This thing is strong... and fast."

The Nomu reared back and snarled, but before Izuku could counter, it suddenly healed, its torn muscles and exposed tissue regenerating at an alarming rate. Izuku's eyes widened in shock as he watched the creature's injuries knit themselves back together in seconds.

Izuku, {thinking quickly}: "Regeneration too..."

The Nomu leaped forward again, but this time Izuku powered up to 25%, green lightning crackling around his body as he dashed forward, matching the creature's speed. He knew he had to end this quickly—letting it regenerate would just drag out the battle.

Izuku met the Nomu head-on, their fists colliding with a thunderous impact. The force sent shockwaves through the street, cracking the pavement beneath them. The Nomu lunged again, but this time Izuku didn't dodge. He stood his ground, channeling One For All into his fist as he prepared to strike.

Izuku, {determined}: "Smaaaassshhh!!"

With a burst of power, Izuku slammed his fist into the Nomu's chest. The impact was devastating, the raw force of One For All at 25% unleashing a shockwave that rippled through the creature's body. For a split second, everything seemed to pause—the air itself seemed to vibrate with the intensity of the blow.

Then, the Nomu exploded into black goo, its body disintegrating from the force of Izuku's punch. The goo splattered across the ground, leaving nothing but a puddle where the monstrous creature had once stood.

Izuku stood there, breathing lightly as the green lightning flickered around him and then faded. His heart pounded in his chest, but there was no time to rest. The fight had been brief but intense, and the realization of what he had just faced began to sink in.

Izuku, {thinking, catching his breath}: "A Nomu..."

(Sorry if it's short, i'm very tired from work)