Chapter 3: The Showdown

Radahn's POV:

The giant had angrily turned back and stopped walking away as the boulder fell on the ground. With a sudden push of gravity I drew him close and the air fairly buzzed with tension between us. Namely, his huge body illustrated the surprise of his movements and came in a hurry to my direction.

Before he could fully regain his balance I thrust one of the large swords into the ground hard. All in a blink, I flung myself upwards to grab the giant's head from the air. Grabbing his rugged hair forcefully, I bent his head and slammed it back down on the boulder on which he had thrown at me just earlier.

In a roar of frustration and rage the giant lifted me and then attempted to shove me from him. He caught me completely off guard and for a second, he had the physicality over me, pushing me back on my heels. But I anticipated the next move he was going to make as well.

I summoned my longbow and ethereal arrows and taking aim at the target and pulled the string and fired. It hit the target squarely, piercing the giant's shoulder and bringing the man to the ground with a deep toned groan of pain. He went into confusion and panic as feelings of pain shocked him when he least expected them.

''You dare to threaten me? You will soon regret it with your death.''

I snarled the moment the sounds of fighting penetrated my anger. There even appeared the feeling of consciousness in the giant's actions, dismay swelling in his chest, the great helm came flying towards me with a tremendous blow.

I parried with him and struck back, our force continuing to shake throughout the whole region and causing a vast hole to form at our feet. Getting the giant momentarily off his feet, I took the opportunity to put an end to the battle.

"Unfortunately, this area's going to be a mess,"

I remarked calmly as I surveyed the battlefield strewn with debris and chaos. Drawing upon my immense power, I extended a hand towards the sky. Dark clouds gathered swiftly, swirling with energy as I summoned a massive meteorite from the heavens above. The meteorite, about 200 meters long, hurtled towards the giant, who struggled to comprehend the impending doom.

He stared with horror and despite all his efforts, to try and stop the meteorite from falling closer and closer to the city. Heave after heave he laboured until he was able to halt it, great gobs of spit flying from his mouth. But the heavy words still rolled of his tongue before he was able to cut them right off as I said again with a deadly determination.

''Oh, you were able to stop that one,'' I provoked him, my build continuing to carry my voice across the field. ''But what are you going to do about the second one?''

As if in response to my words, the sky darkened once more, and a second meteorite, even larger and more menacing than the first, hurtled down from the heavens with unstoppable force. The giant's eyes widened in horror as he realized too late the impending catastrophe. The ground trembled beneath us as the first meteorite crashed into the battlefield, sending shockwaves rippling through the air and blowing back my fiery red hair. The giant strained with all his might to halt the meteorite's descent, pushing his limits to their breaking point. Just as he managed to slow the first meteorite, the second descended with a deafening roar, crashing into the ground with cataclysmic force. The impact sent shockwaves racing through the earth, scattering debris in all directions and engulfing the battlefield in chaos.

''M-aster , for-give me as th-s servant of y-rs wi-ll not be able to ac-mpny you in your d-ream''- The words escaped from the giant's mouth.

'Oh , this giant had a master too. Fascinating , I think I should have a talk with that Master of his' - I thought.

With the dust settling and the devastation laid bare, I approached the debris field to retrieve my sword, a sneer of satisfaction crossing my face as I surveyed the giant's lifeless body pinned beneath the wreckage of the meteorites.

"A fitting price for your arrogance," I murmured, my voice carrying a note of finality as I retrieved my great sword from where it had been driven through the giant's abdomen.

Whatever challenges lay ahead, I knew that my strength and resolve would guide me through.

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[Musutafu]

The day started like any other in city , bustling streets filled with people going about their business. Yet, the air hummed with an unusual tension, whispers circulating among the crowd like a current of gossip and speculation.

"I heard there was an earthquake last night," one woman remarked to her friend as they navigated through the morning rush.

"Yeah, they're saying it hit some areas pretty hard. Must have been a big one," her companion replied, glancing nervously at the skyscrapers that loomed above.

As I made my way to work, snippets of conversation floated around me, all cantered on the earthquake that had shaken the city to its core.

"Do you think it was natural?"

"Could be a quirk, you know. Those heroes and villains have all sorts of crazy powers."

"I bet it was All Might! Can you imagine? Bringing down buildings with a single punch!"

Laughter rippled through the crowd at the mention of All Might, the legendary hero whose name had become synonymous with power and justice. Some dismissed the idea with a shake of their heads, while others entertained the notion with a hint of awe.

"It's probably just a natural disaster," someone piped up, trying to inject reason into the speculative chatter.

"Or maybe it was one of those new villains we've been hearing about. They say some of them can do crazy things with their quirks."

The conversation ebbed and flowed as they reached their office building, the news of the earthquake still fresh in everyone's minds. In the distance, emergency vehicles flashed their lights, a reminder of the aftermath that lingered in the city's streets.

Inside, colleagues gathered around the water cooler, discussing the latest updates and sharing theories about what—or who—could have caused such a seismic event.

"Maybe it's a new hero making their debut," someone mused optimistically.

"More likely a villain causing trouble," another countered, a note of concern creeping into their voice.

Amidst the speculation and uncertainty, one thing was clear: Musutafu had been shaken, not just by the earthquake itself, but by the questions it left in its wake

[Unknown POV]

The doctor rushed through the sterile corridors of the medical facility, his heart pounding in his chest. He arrived at the darkened room marked "Isolation," where a figure lay motionless , surrounded by blinking monitors and humming machinery. The man's face was obscured by bandages and tubes, making it impossible to discern his identity.

"Master" the doctor addressed the figure cautiously, his voice betraying a hint of urgency. 

The figure's voice, deep and resonant, filled the room. "Doctor, why the panic?"

"Gigantomachia... he's gone. Someone... someone got to him."

The figure shocked, his voice barely a whisper. "Nani?! How... how could this happen? Was it a hero?"

The doctor hesitated, his gaze sombre. "We don't know yet. The details are unclear. But it was sudden... and it was brutal."

Silence filled the room as Master processed the devastating news. The monitors beeped softly in the background, a stark contrast to the gravity of the situation. "We have a recording , please see it"

All for One nods.

The doctor, still reeling from the news as he says .With careful hands, he activated it, and a holographic projection materialized on the screen, showing scenes from the recent events.

The recording played, revealing a towering figure with red hair clad in ancient-looking Armor. The figure hurled a massive sword towards giant, the scene unfolding with alarming clarity. As the doctor and AFO watched in disbelief, the recording abruptly shifted to scenes of the meteorite impact, shaking the ground and sending shockwaves through the area.

Then, the screen flickered and went blurry, cutting off any further details. 

"What happened next?" AFO pressed, his tone laced with impatience and a hint of fear.

"We lost visual after the meteorite impact," the doctor admitted grimly. "We couldn't trace the figure's movements afterward."

The doctor shook his head, equally perplexed , he admitted, studying the blurry screen for any discernible clues. "But he seems powerful... and dangerous."

"We need to find out more," Master insisted, his eyes narrowing with determination. "Whatever it takes."

"Or he is going to be hindrance to be our plans"

"Hai! Master"

All For One lay still, his mind churning with thoughts as the doctor left the room, leaving him alone with his contemplations. The dim glow of monitors cast a faint light over his bandaged face, accentuating the deep furrows of concern.

"Tomura," he muttered under his breath, referring to his successor, Shigaraki Tomura. "There is going to be another hindrance now. Whether it's a foe or friend, time will reveal."

His thoughts wandered to the unknown adversary captured in the recording. The power and precision displayed were unsettling, a potential threat that demanded his attention. For years, All For One had navigated the shadows, manipulating events from behind the scenes, but this new player threatened to disrupt his carefully laid plans.