Child's Play

Chapter 22 Child's Play

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POV Captain Celebrity

Humans by nature are a predatory species, willing to do almost anything for our own interests regardless of the damage caused to other people... and I am no exception.

Glory, fame, power, and women… I want to have it all. I don't care about the price to pay.

However, months ago in America, a minor accident caused my reputation to be negatively affected.

It all started when a plane lost control of its flight system a few kilometers from where I was, so my hero agency contacted me immediately informing me of the situation.

There were only three drawbacks. First, it was my day off, second, at the time I was in a nightclub surrounded by beautiful women, and third, that airline rejected my marketing team's proposal to use my image on their planes.

Just because I'm a hero doesn't mean I'm obligated to save everyone, much less on my day off.

At this, I refused to intervene while my hero agency prepared a good alibi stating that I was indisposed recovering from my injuries after fighting a villain. Other heroes could take care of that little situation so I continued to enjoy my day off surrounded by beautiful women.

In the end, the plane suddenly regained control of its flight system and managed to land without further inconvenience. However, someone leaked my conversation with my hero agency where I refused to intervene along with several images of me drinking alcohol and surrounded by women.

Damn asshole journalists!

Shortly after, I was sent to Japan while things at home calmed down a bit. So the Heroes Public Safety Commission approached me with a proposal I couldn't refuse...

"He is too powerful!" One of my attackers exclaims wearing his strange combat armor as he places both arms protectively in front of him causing a circular blue barrier to materialize just in time to cushion my powerful blow.

This in turn causes a powerful shockwave that destroys my attacker's protective barrier and sends him crashing into one of the walls of the amphitheater.

At first, I underestimated these people, I will not make the same mistake again. I'll finish this quickly and then continue with the task assigned to me. Then I can return to America as the hero who brought down a dangerous criminal organization and saved Japan.

I may have to alter my version of events, however, the winner is the one who writes the story and I don't intend to lose.

"They'll need more than just toys to even think about hurting me." I say with my arm outstretched as a crooked smile spreads across my face as I watch my attacker fall to the ground without getting back up.

"Now, who will be next?" I ask mockingly shifting my gaze in the direction of the two remaining figures who immediately lunge at me. At this, I use my quirk and fly towards them at a high speed which takes them both by surprise.

"Damn!" One of them exclaimed just before I grabbed him by his helmet and slammed him into the ground creating a small crater.

"Are you still breathing?" I ask curiously watching the figure squirm on the ground, he must have some sort of durability quirk.

If a hero isn't willing to get their hands dirty, then they're not really a hero. They're just clowns with a cape.

At this, I swing my fist in the direction of the figure on the ground with the intention of finishing him off once and for all. However, a metal cable wraps around my arm before the electricity begins to flow through my body again.

I clench my teeth at the same time as my other hand grabs the metal cable and pulls it toward me causing the remaining figure to be propelled toward me. This causes my attacker to panic and uses his quirk to evade a fatal blow from me.

Then the figure disappears and reappears a few meters behind me only to grab his injured partner who was on the ground before they both disappear.

A teleportation quirk? That kind of quirk is very rare. Wait a minute! My eyes widen as I realize the magnitude of the situation. According to my information, I-Island sent three pro heroes to protect David Shield and one of them possesses a close-range teleportation quirk.

It all makes sense now.

Hydra has infiltrated I-Island!

Then a loud explosion occurs in the center of the arena interrupting my thoughts and causing dust to spread all over the place while a childish laugh reaches my ears.

At this, a cruel smile spreads across my face. Child Emperor is here.

"It's playtime!" I hear Child Emperor's excited shout from the center of the arena where visibility is nil due to dust.

At that moment, a rotating spherical object supported by a rope passes through the great column of dust and heads toward me. "A Yo-Yo?" I ask mockingly reaching out my hand to stop the toy and pull Child Emperor towards me and then finish it all off in one fell swoop.

However, the moment the Yo-Yo hit my hand I felt the bones of my hand begin to break at the same time that an extremely powerful electric current ran through my entire body causing me to scream in pain. This electric current was more powerful than all the previous ones.

"But what the hell?!" I exclaim as my body is propelled backward causing me to crash hard into a wall with my eyes wide open as my breathing quickens as my sight focuses on the center of the arena.

What has happened?

Then all the dust in the arena dissipated immediately due to the gusts of wind produced by Child Emperor who was swinging his Yo-Yo around him at an impressive speed.

This brat…

"Experiment Number H-35!" Child Emperor exclaims stopping his Yo-Yo and holding it between his hands which are covered by a pair of strange gloves.

This damn brat…

"Yo-Yo Hunter!" He exclaims causing an incredible electric current produced by his gloves to light up his surroundings and cover the Yo-Yo with electricity before launching it back at me with terrifying speed.

This damn brat is more dangerous than I imagined.

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Yo-Yo Hunter

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Yo-Yo is created from a special metal alloy extremely powerful and works as a small and powerful weapon capable of piercing armored vehicles, because they are made of a special metal alloy they are excellent conductors of electricity.

The Yo-Yo is controlled by gloves which hold a string covered by a special metal alloy and send a signal to the Yo-Yo at all times. These gloves are designed to produce high concentrations of electricity so they can also be used for close combat.

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POV Isamu

I live my life as if it were a video game… A dangerous and deadly video game where there are no second chances. One small mistake on my part and my fate will be sealed.

However, that is precisely what makes this life so cool.

As the battle began, my first attack took Captain Celebrity by surprise causing some serious injuries to his possibly broken hand. However, that won't be enough to defeat him as his Quirk makes him a formidable opponent as well as an excellent test subject.

"Yo-Yo Hunter!" I exclaim with a predatory smirk on my face, causing a powerful electrical current to ripple through my gloves as electricity swirls around my Yo-Yo before hurtling it towards Captain Celebrity at full speed.

"For just a brat, you're pretty brave or really stupid if you think you stand a chance against me." Captain Celebrity growls flexing his injured hand before starting to fly in my direction with a dark look on his face.

I watch in fascination as Captain Celebrity hurtles a few feet above the ground at full speed toward me with his fists in front of him as he generates a protective aerodynamic barrier in front of him.

At this, I snap my fingers which activates a small mechanism hidden under the sand and causes huge metal columns to emerge from the ground momentarily blocking the visibility of Captain Celebrity who does not slow down.

Then my Yo-Yo crashes into his aerodynamic barrier harmlessly causing a smirk to come across Captain Celebrity's face which makes me laugh out loud.

"Why are you laughing? Have you accepted your fate?" Captain Celebrity growls getting closer and closer to my direction and preparing his fist to break me in half. However, another Yo-Yo hits Captain Celebrity's unprotected back causing him to crash hard to the ground and creating a crater in the process much to his surprise.

The purpose of the columns was always to create a blind spot on my opponent which would allow me to send out another Yo-Yo which would go unnoticed by using the columns to camouflage itself as a chameleon.

"Oh? Did I forget to mention that I have more than one Yo-Yo?" I smiled cheekily from behind my gas mask extending both hands in front of me and revealing my gloves which show thin metallic cords around my fingers.

"My bad!" I exclaim raising a hand in the air, then clenching my fist and pointing in the direction of the crater in the distance causing the ropes to tighten.

At that moment, in front of me, four Yo-Yos crash to the ground and begin to charge toward the crater like rabid dogs in search of their prey destroying everything in their path.

"Walking the Dog!" I exclaim as a shitty smile spreads across my face holding the strings of my ferocious and evil Yo-Yos.

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Heroes, villains, politicians, and anyone else who gets in the way of my game will end up under my little feet.

"Take this!" I exclaim as the Yo-Yos crash into the crater where Captain Celebrity is located causing the entire Tower to shake slightly and the ground around the crater to collapse to the lower floors due to the powerful impact.

This won't be enough to defeat him, however, it will be enough to hold him back long enough to implement the rest of my evil plan.

"I win." I say making a victory pose and showing a peace sign with my fingers in the direction of a small camouflaged camera that was broadcasting my entire fight live.

At that moment, the comlink on my gas mask turns on and David Shield's weary voice reaches my ears. "He's going to you." He says weakly as I hear him cough a bit. It seems that David was injured in his confrontation with Hawks. At that, a shiver runs down my spine before a smile spreads across my face… Melissa is going to hit me.

"Retreat with your men and execute evacuation protocol number 7." I hum watching a huge hole in the roof of the amphitheater where it is visible to see the sky while a winged figure begins to descend from the sky at great speed.

Then a tired Hawks lands in the sand not far from me and spreads his great wings, looking in all directions for any threat before his conflicted gaze locks on me.

The Heroes Public Safety Commission has its claws on Hawks, however, my little claws are sharper. Well, in this game I do not intend to lose!

"Keigo-Niichan, you came as promised!" I exclaim happily throwing my arms up in the air which takes Hawks by surprise. At this, he takes a few steps back with his eyes wide open as he looks away from me and clenches his fists tightly.

I'm sure Hawks is in some kind of internal struggle right now between what's right and what's wrong. I will use every advantage to my advantage and in the process create an Oscar-worthy charade while the world watches!

I really am a little evil genius.

"Do bad people force you to do bad things too?" I ask looking confused as I tilt my head slightly which causes Hawks' body to tense.

Let the world believe that I am the victim! The number of conspiracy theories after this will be staggering.

"The lab is very boring, Keigo-Niichan." I snort crossing my arms. "I want to see the outside world! I want to see the sea!" I exclaim dramatically spreading my arms as Hawks grits his teeth.

A poor confused child who only wants to see the sea!

"However, I have to obey the orders." I say shaking my head and pretending to be sad.

"What orders?" He whispers as his face reflects confusion and despair.

"Keigo-Niichan, let's play!" I exclaim excitedly spinning my Yo-Yo proudly. "Let's fight for our freedom!" I exclaim as electricity begins to swirl around my Yo-Yo causing Hawks' eyes to go wide.

A child forced to fight for his freedom!

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"Let's have a duel to the death!"

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In the next chapter...

"Power!!! Unlimited Power!"

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Bonus: Hydra Agents

Some weeks ago.

My code name is Ishy and I am now a recruit of the famous Hydra organization. I find myself in some kind of secret base surrounded by other recruits along with my new comrades Dez and Samael. A new era is coming, if they cut off one head... two more will take its place.

"Shinsou wo Sasageyo!" Our instructor exclaims placing his right fist over his heart. "Hail Hydra!" He exclaims as a huge screen displays the Hydra symbol behind him.

"Hail Hydra!" I exclaim along with my comrades following the example of our instructor.

Soon, very soon… we will change this world, whatever it takes.

(Author's note: Thanks to Ishy391, Dez, and Samael0 for supporting the story on P@treon.)