Chapter 2 – Training

"It's... just as you can see."

While I decided to show them what I could do, I didn't need to show them everything I could do. The extension of my power was destructive. But it also required a certain condition that I had yet to fulfill.

"Interesting. How did you train it?"

The green-haired boy asked curiously as I deactivated my quirk and appeared in front of him again.

"Well, it's hard to explain, but my quirk has some limitations. I need to wait for it to get stronger. That's why I need to train my body." I explained, "I have no money to train in the gym so I thought I would find something here. If it's not bothering you, can I also use this place to train? We might be able to spar or something too."

All Might, as stupid as he was shown in the show, was still an experienced Hero. If it was about fighting and strategy alone, he was a good teacher to learn from. I hoped to get one of two tips on fighting from him by going to this place.

'Personal trainer is expensive. Free hero is way better.'

"That sounds like a good idea!" Yagi-san nodded, "If you can help us clean this place, we'll gladly welcome you. And Young Midoriya also needs someone to train with. It will help him greatly."

"Are you sure?"

The one who asked wasn't me but Midoriya. He quickly went to All Might's side and whispered something. I had no hearing enhancement so I couldn't listen to their hushed conversation. But I could guess it went like this.

"All Might, can he train here? W-What if he discovers your true identity and spreads it to the world?"

"Don't worry, Young Midoriya! He won't even notice that I am All Might. And from what I see, Young Saiki is a good kid. His eyes look sincere."

"Really?"

Both of them glanced at me for a second before continuing.

"I-I guess so. But a sparring partner. I have never fought anyone before!"

"That's why we need to train for that. So, what do you think?"

"If you say it's okay, then I have no objection!"

Their conversations ended and they returned to me. Heh, I knew All Might was a dumbass, but he couldn't even whisper properly. It was funny how everyone else but him and his friends knew of his secret.

"Great, Young Saiki! You can train with us from now on. We're looking forward to your presence!"

"Yes. Let's do our best together, Kuro-kun! You can call me Izuku."

"Thank you, Yagi-san and Izuku! Let's start right now! Let me put down my bag first."

With that, I put down my bag, took off my school uniform and began training. Unexpectedly, All Might's teaching was surprisingly effective. He gave me some advice on how to move and help me build my body.

I began to come everyday as school was over.

On the 7th day after I started training with them, we began to spar. Of course, both of us used no Quirk. Not that Izuku had one right now.

I attacked Izuku with a kick, but he quickly dodged and swept my legs. Shifting my balance, I avoided his attack and hit his back with my elbow.

"Ouch!"

Izuku cried in pain and fell on his face. It was the third time he failed to dodge my attack and got hurt. Too naive, just like his character in the manga.

'And he just finished high school. Isn't he supposed to be stronger than his anime counterpart? I guess the world makes corrections based on the timeline instead of his age.' I mused in my mind.

"That's enough." All Might spoke up. "Come on, Young Midoriya. Let's take a break."

He walked over and helped the green-haired boy up.

"I'm sorry, Kuro-kun. I still haven't mastered the basics."

"It's alright." I chuckled. "You have been doing your best. Give yourself some credit. I am happy to have someone to spar with. Don't put yourself too low. Have some confidence."

I patted his shoulder before following All Might to the bench.

As we sat down, All Might noticed something about me.

"Young Saiki, did you enhance your body somehow? You're getting stronger faster than Young Midoriya."

"Hmm? Did I?"

"Yes, actually. Your efficiency almost doubled this week compared to when you started training here. If I didn't know better, I would say you have trained your body for years."

I smirked.

"I guess so."

'Is it one of the privileges I have with my quirk?'

Essentially, his quirk allowed him to use all Nurarihyon's power. But when he thought about that, maybe it wasn't just limited to a youkai power. His quirk might as well change the structure of his body to fit his quirk.

'Meaning I may have a youkai body now.'

And youkai were way stronger than normal humans. They had super strength, super speed, super durability and were essentially immortal. Even when compared to people in this world, where the physical specification was way higher, they were still above the normal.

I pondered about that while I watched All Might approach Izuku to console him.

'If my guess is true, then I can get stronger by making people fear or respect me. I think that's how Fear works in Nurarihyon no Mago.'

That was definitely interesting and had a lot of potential.

To do that, I would need to join the UA. Now the problem was, would I get in? The benefit of joining was far worth it than any drawback I could have.

'Hm, maybe I should try harder.'

Speaking of that, it was time for me to do some preparation of my own. I still needed to train my quirk. It had some limitations right now, but if I could figure out how to make it stronger, I would definitely be ready for the entrance ceremony in 2 months.

"Yagi-san." I called out to him. "I'm gonna practice my quirk now. So I will take my leave first."

"So soon? You can stay to practice with us. You can even use your quirk."

"I have some personal issues."

It was true, but I didn't want to talk about it here.

"But don't worry! I will come again today."

I smiled at them before walking away from the beach.

From what I knew, there were many crimes happening. From as small as robbery to as big as drug trafficking, there were a lot of shady things happening in Japan. And since I wanted to improve my quirk, the best way was to increase the Fear Power inside me.

I knew some part of the city that had many shady things happening.