I Explode! (Part 6)
- I just finished an MTL, I think my writing just got degraded so I had to read another novel with good content.
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Good . Evil . And . Chaos?
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The midnight air was cold and clear. The full moon held a ring of frost high in the dark sky. Amidst the rumbling of shockwaves and the shaking of the earth, two figures could be seen moving in droves as they drag the dust in their wake.
"Street-Martial Arts: Decapitator."
Like a whip, his hand blurred. With a trail of white smoke, the air was cleaved in half.
Zooom!
The sound of air popping was all All For One heard before the hand that was about to reach him vanished.
Red.
His vision was covered with a tint of red. With his infrared Quirk, the only thing he saw was Viktor's body warmth suddenly shining golden before his head rolled to the side.
Crack!
The sound of bones breaking. Followed by the crisp sound of the air cracking and warping. Like a flash of thunder, the moment Viktor's body brightened, he heard something breaking followed by the howl of the wind.
'Ah?'
The feeling of his whole body suddenly went numb. As if he was dropped into the depths of the sea, all he could feel was the waves crashing against him. Multiple glowing palms headed straight in his direction, but no matter how many times he willed his body to move, the pressure of the sea shackled him down.
Like a drowned man, he could only endure the crashing waves, starting from his head, descending to his heart, chest, stomach, and his legs. As unreasonable as it is, All For One could only calmy let the waves pass through.
Slowly his tilted head mend itself together and what greeted him was waves of unimaginable pain. The smell of burnt flesh, the feeling of blood covering his entire body, and lastly... the bloodthirsty glare that sent shivers down his spine.
His Quirk gave him a panoramic view of his vicinity. What baffled him was the huffing boy in front of him. His hands were glowing orange showing the mounts of heat he was producing, but that was to be expected knowing his Quirk could produce explosions on his palms. What he found intriguing were the boy's eyes.
It was shining.
His pupils were emitting crimson light that oozes outside of his eyelids.
'But how is that possible?' he asked himself.
A normal human wouldn't be able to emit heat from their eyes unless they have a Quirk that could produce a similar effect. But according to his investigation, Katsuki Bakugo's Quirk was the release of nitroglycerin-like sweat from his palms and detonating it at will. It was never mentioned that he had a Quirk that could emit heat from his eyes.
Unless...
"K-ahak!" All For One coughed a mouthful of blood. With a toothy grin, he mentioned. "Awakening."
"Awakening...? What is this a superhero movie?" Viktor said between exhausted breaths.
"...I didn't think it was still possible in this era. Awakenings were only possible for the first-generation wielders." he slightly mumbled to himself. "But, considering your Quirk is one of a kind, it wouldn't be strange if you experience it yourself." he continued.
"Katsuki Bakugo," All For One reached forward. "Would you like to join me?"
"Huff... huff... join you?" Viktor grinned. His blood-smeared face along with his bloody smile made his appearance more terrifying. "What could you offer me to join you? No-no, what would you give me in exchange for sparing your life?"
"Spare my life...?" All For One clutched his stomach and exploded with laughter. "You? An aspiring hero will kill me? Ahahaha... how the times have changed. Nobody would ever dare to say that to me in my prime..."
"The future is now old man." Viktor clenched his fists. An orange glow illuminated his bloodied appearance. With his chest full of scratches and purple bruises, his skin was immersed in his own sweat and blood, bathing his figure with a blazing heat that radiated with power. The orange glow highlighted his tightening muscles, preparing for another onslaught that would devastate his vicinity.
"Haah... Haah..."
Puffs of smoke escaped his mouth, for every exhale of air, a concentrated amount of oxygen was breathed to life. His neck bulged from the strain of controlling his breathing, and his lungs stung from the constant air he forcibly inhaled, despite his body screaming at him to rest.
His vision swam across All For One's slowly healing form, his neck that he previously slashed was mended together. His burnt torso along with his broken bones slowly reverted back to its previous state.
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Fun Fact:
AllForOne is immortal. I theorized that since AllMight thought that AllForOne died, his facial scar was delivered through a killing blow that smashed his head to pieces, along with his eyes and hair. Although it is still a theory, a film theory.
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'Am I going to die?' Viktor randomly thought.
His confidence was shattered the moment he realized he couldn't even wound his enemy, much less defeat him.
'Ah... I guess I am.'
With an unwilling expression, Viktor slowly channeled every sweat he could muster.
The only way to kill an unkillable enemy is to erase them from the face of the earth. No matter how many times he regenerates, he wouldn't be able to if he doesn't have anything to regenerate from.
Both of his hands clasped over each other. With his legs spread wide open, he closed his eyes. The air stirred along with the ground. Faint rumbles discharged through his open fingers. Shockwaves pulsated from his fingertips as the air compressed and expand. A flash of gold swallowed his figure. As the searing pain of heat emanating from his hands reached his brain, the only thought that coursed through his brain was the ultimate power move. With a flash of light, he would channel the destructive force of his explosions toward his front. Leaving his body at the mercy of God and physics. Just the shockwave alone would probably tear him to pieces, and along with it was the heat that would devour his hands along with his body, turning him into ash that would scatter along with his enemy.
Overall it was a very cool ultimate move.
"Collapsing..."
The pain vanished along with his worries. A feeling of euphoria washed over him as he imagined the spectacular scene of him replicating an iconic move he had seen in his childhood.
His gaze hardened as it morphed from a calm yet cool ruby to a startlingly crazed gold.
His grin widened even further.
As he was about to detonate the orb that was floating above his hands.
"STAR...!"
A voice suddenly interrupted him.
"Young Bakugo."
AllMight's hand clasped the boy's shoulder.
"It's all right..."
Looking at his student's back, AllMight wondered what had happened to the reckless and brash Bakugo.
"Why?"
His back was full of scars.
Scars that he didn't notice. His shoulderblades were dislocated, splotches of blood covered his entire body down to his waist. His skin was torn and some of the muscles on his forearm could be seen.
"Because I am here."
While he was despairing at how his master's grandson has been kidnapped-no, while he was despairing at how weak he is, his student was all alone protecting him.
'Don't worry young Bakugo, I will not lose.'
[One For All 100%]
Yellow lightning crackled to life, it surrounded AllMight before in a puff of smoke his original form has been restored. Muscles that could rival with giants, blonde hair that stood proudly to the sky, deep-blue eyes that gleamed with confidence, and...
A wide smile that promised victory.
"All For One."
A deep somber voice reverberated in the crater.
"AllMight."
A tired but taunting voice returned.
BOOM!
Dust rose as their feet blew apart the ground. With an overhanded swing, AllMight's fist ripped the air. The wind smashed against his face but his smile didn't falter. Blood escaped from his lips but he ignored it and continued his charge with renewed vigor.
"TEXAS SMASH!"
All For One didn't wait for him as he used his ultimate move right from the get-go. All For One's muscles bulged, metal spikes grew from his biceps, red light shined through his skin. After the light dimmed, it revealed a gruesome and deformed right arm that was bigger than the one he had previously shown.
"Ultimate Quirk Combination!"
All For One ran through the air as he glided towards the running figure of All Might.
"Izuku Midoriya!" he yelled. "He's the one you passed One For All on to, isn't he?"
All Might didn't bother to reply as their fists clashed. With a sonic boom, sparks flew as the air contorted from their power. The ground broke apart like it was hit by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake. A hail of dirt splattered on their bodies while their fists fought for even ground.
"You can die full of regrets, All Might! My disciple will teach your student in your place!"
All Might's legs buckled from the pressure. He gritted his teeth even as white smoke rose from his body. 'I can't lose!' He reminded himself. No matter what, he wouldn't let the villain win. He will show the world that the hero always triumphs at the end.
Crack!
AllMight's smile stiffened. He could feel his right hand cracking. With a tremble, he was forced to pull it back and push his other hand forward. "HAH!" With a hoarse yell, dust scattered as another shockwave shook the area.
"It's no use!" All For One yelled. Red lightning swallowed his figure. Without All Might noticing, All For One's left hand suddenly morphed into black tendrils.
Woosh!
"Ahk!" All Might coughed a mouthful of blood. With All For One's fingers digging at his sides, he was forced a few meters back.
Meanwhile, Viktor who was so pumped into joining their battle stood still. His face contorted for a few seconds before relaxing.
'The fuck? He was that powerful? Then what the fuck was I doing earlier? A warm-up?'
Remembering how he had sacrificed his right arm just to pull the ultimate finisher, only for the bastard to pull some final boss bullshit like HP Regeneration, he couldn't help but cringe.
'I guess I should sit this one out. Since my idol(?) All Might said he got this.'
Viktor's smile became strained.
'Yes. It's not like I cant beat him. My idol(?) said he wanted to fight his archnemesis. So of course, as a gentleman, I would give him my word that I won't interfere no matter what happens.'
'...Even if we fight again, I would still come out on top. Definitely.'
Looking at his messed up arm, his numbed body, and his vision that was slowly darkening, he merely laughed.
'Haha... I guess I'm fucked.'
As he was despairing at how unfair the world is, white letters suddenly appeared in front of him.
[Conditions are met. Would you like to activate The King Maker's System?]
Viktor, who was slowly falling down on his ass, stood straight as a pole. His gaze sharpened as he read the letters that were slowly forming in his retina.
[The King Maker's System: A system that helps the champion of God of Entertainment to attain their dreams. Whether it be through force or benevolence, the system has 100% confidence in making the host into a King.]
[Would you like to activate the King Maker System?]
"...What in the name of fuckery is this?"
[Host, I am called Queen. The God of Entertainment has assigned me to follow you through your hardships and success, whether you fail or succeed. my only purpose is to make yourself into a worthy King.]
The white letters suddenly gained a cold yet soft feminine voice.
[Would you like to be a King?]
Like a devil's whisper,
[If you become strong enough, you can even be a God yourself. The only condition is for you to accept me.]
It enticed Viktor.
"Really?"
[Yes, Master.]
It suddenly started calling him master.
"Hmm, theoretically speaking, if I become a god, and let's say I want to kill your creator..."
[...]
"Would you stop me?"
Viktor decided to test it.
[...No.]
"No?"
[After you accept me as your guide, all my ties with the God of Entertainment will be severed. My only purpose is to make you a King.]
"Really?" Viktor asked doubtfully.
[Yes. And I will also serve as a gateway for the Gods to view your life.]
"What?"
[The God of Entertainment is as his title implies, a God of Entertainment. God's have their own calling, for him, it is to entertain.]
"So... in exchange for immeasurable power, all I have to give is my privacy?"
[Yes, Master.]
"I see. That sounds reasonable."
[Would you like to activate the King Maker System?]
"That sounds very reasonable..."
[Would you like to start your journey to the peak?]
"...But I REFUSE!"
An instantaneous refusal.
[...Why?]
This time, its voice wasn't that of a proud beauty.
[Why would you refuse the carrot that you are offered?]
An unemotional voice threatened.
[Would you prefer to die here? Without my interference, you should have died of blood loss. You can breathe right now because of me. All I ask is for you to accept me and we would become one!]
"Yo, chill. It's not like I don't like you... but yeah, I don't really like you."
[YOU! DO YOU EVEN HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT KIND OF OPPORTUNITY YOU ARE REFUSING!? YOU CAN HAVE RICHES! WOMEN! SERVANTS! YOU CAN HAVE UNLIMITED POWER, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIVE YOUR LIFE AS IT IS! DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THE LAW OF EQUIVALENT EXCHANGE!?]
Viktor calmly picked his ear with his bloody finger. "Hm, yeah I don't know. I'm a gangster. Laws are my bitch."
[Fine.]
Like an illusion, the agitated voice returned to its cold arrogant feminine voice.
[Since you don't want the carrot, then all I can offer you is the stick.]
"Oh~, so scary~, whatchu gonna do spank me?"
[-Special Event-]
[Explode and Die.]
[Viktor Blaze, individual number #69420, will now commence trial under the jurisdiction of the authority of "One who entertains."]
[The judge of the trial is the angel named "Golden Finger".]
[Game: Explode or Die.]
[Theme: Heroes vs Villains.]
[Objective: Defeat the villain known as All For One.]
[Reward: Freedom.]
"...Is that all? I mean... I-I could do that with my eyes closed."
Viktor broke in a cold sweat. He couldn't even stand properly much less fight. How the hell was he supposed to pull it off if he suddenly died while walking forward.
[Punishment: Player status will be revoked.]
"Player status? You're not even making sense at his point." He mumbled. But deep inside, he felt something. His intuition was warning him that this punishment isn't what it seems.
Suddenly-
[The God of Boredom has staked 50 divine coins on the villain and 50 divine coins on the player.]
"...huh?"
[The God of Training has staked 100 divine coins on the player and a message.]
["You can do it!"]
[The Goddess of Idleness has staked 20 divine coins on the player and a message.]
["Break his face."]
[The God of Disaster has staked 500 divine coins on the villain.]
[The God of Entertainment's Angel, "Golden Finger" has staked 5 divine coins on the villain and a message.]
["Eat waste matter, you buffoon."]
[The Goddess of tranquility has staked 5000 divine coins on the villain and a message.]
["Continuing your life is meaningless. Even if you struggle till your last breath, you will only be a toy for our amusement. So please die. It isn't every day that I could get free divine coins.]
[The Goddess of Explosion has staked 5000 divine coins on the player and a message.]
["My follower, show them the true power of explosions. Even if it kills you. Dig deep and believe. Explosion Supremacy!"]
Viktor showed a livid expression at the messages.
"Queen? Motherfucker your name is Golden Finger!"
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Beep-Boop-Bap
It's not that I'm lazy. I'm just bored.
Like I said I only wrote this fanfic for practice. Now that I'm done with the action, it is time for the interaction.
In a scale of 1 to 10 how good was the writing?
Anyways see you when I get motivated! Writing action scenes is way harder than fillers. Hopefully I can write fillers good too.