➤ ( CHAPTER 025 ! )
"internship iii"

'Click!'

'Click!'

THE SOUND OF CAMERAS flashing in front of his faces woke, Shousuke up. The young boy covered Todoroki's face so that he would be woken up.

When Shousuke adjusted his eye sight he was met with a man in his 40s standing beside Shori's hospital bed.

Seeing that the young Komi had finally woken up Haganezuka put his camera away. "Get up." He demanded before tossing a bag over to Shousuke.

The younger male was confused by his act, but sat up and got off Shotos bed. Inside the bag that Shousuke was given was sets of clothes and his briefcase that held his hero costume inside.

Shousuke looked up at Haganezuka confused as to why he was given those items. "Did you seriously think that this internship was over?" Haganezuka sarcastically asked as he walked toward the door of the room.

"This is far from being over." He stopped mid way and turned to Shousuke. "Hurry up and get changed I'll explain everything on the plane. I'll be waiting outside."

And with that he left. Shousuke sighed under his breath as he looked down at the bag then at Shoto. For some reason Shousuke wanted to jump back into the bed with Shoto. The warmth and comfort hat Shoto provided him was incomparable.
After taking his final glance at the heterochromatic male before walking into his classmates shared bathroom.

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When Shousuke stepped out of the room he was immediately greater by Haganezuka who was leaning against a wall.

Haganezuka then handed him a black mask and binne. The younger proceeded to put them on as he walked past the front receptionist with his head hung low. Once he was outside the hospital building he immediately when towards Haganezuka car.

The car ride to a near by airport took around thrift minutes. Within that time frame Shousuke rested his head against the glass and shut his eyes. He tried to get into a comfortable position, but couldn't. It just wasn't the same when he was with Shoto.

Once the car stopped Haganezuka and Shousuke stepped out and made their way towards the entrance. "You have your passport?" Haganezuka asked to which Shousuke silently nods and a flash on light appeared from his hand.

The light took the form of a project that was later revealed to be the young Komi's passport.

They made their way to the front receptionist and handed in their passports.
The lady did a double check of their appearance, before handing back their passports. "Have a lovely flight !" She claimed stated.

Shousuke simply nodded and started walking away. "Thank you." Haganezuka said in return then sped walked to catch up with Shousuke.

Once they bordered their flight. Haganezuka lead Shousuke to a VIP room that had cabin for privacy. Once they stopped in front of Shousuke cabin Haganezuka finally got to explaining.

He stated that after Shousuke was taken to the hospital he had done some research about the monster cell.

At first he discovered the effect of it but read an article from the US stated that 'can quirks  people finally get quirk?' The attic when on to explain of this new medicine that trigger that body into a chain reaction and some other stuff.

When the image was shown of this so called medicine, Haganezuka immediately noticed at it look similar to the monster cell that he had.

There was going to be a live broadcast behind held at a cruise that were the monsters would try to popularise the monster cell among people.

In point the mission: To prevent the spread of the monster cell

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AFTER THEIR FLIGHT, Shousuke and Haganezuka rushed their way out of the airport and into the parking lot. They are expected to reach Washington, DC at 2:00 or slightly later, depending on the duration it takes to retrieve our luggage. Unfortunately, the arrival of the jet was delayed, causing a major inconvenience and further disrupting their carefully planned schedule.

As Haganezukas searched for his keys in his pocket, he suddenly turned to Shousuke and asked, "Do you drive?" Shousuke was a bit confused but nodded in response. He was proficient in driving all kinds of vehicles, including cars and bikes, and often practised in his free time.

"Good," Haganezuka exclaimed, tossing his keys to Shousuke, who skillfully caught them. They both entered the car, and Shousuke started the engine and drove off. As they drove, Shousuke noticed that Haganezuka was typing on his laptop with great intensity. The elderly man was seeking further details on the ongoing event of the day. In his quest for information, he resorted to hacking into the security cameras as the broadcast had not yet commenced.

As Shousuke continued to drive, Haganezuka checked the time in the car. "Speed up!" He shouted. They only had one minute left. Upon witnessing this, Shouske emitted a frustrated grunt and tightly grasped the steering wheel. His body and the car started illuminating in a purple high.

Car from the outside was taken at back from the sudden light. Prior to this, there was a mesmerising sight of a vivid purple trail of lights descending from the freeway, gracefully weaving its way around the buildings. The sheer spectacle brought traffic to a standstill as curious onlookers abandoned their vehicles to witness this captivating occurrence.

They watched as Shinzugawa's car jumped and drove from building to building. Inside the car, Haganezukawas held on to his seat for dear lift. "Where the hell did you learn to drive like this?!" He shouted but Shousuke gave him no answer. Not very long they made it.

But the cruise had already left. They could still see it at a distance. "Hold on..." Haganezuka quickly clicked a random button. Out of nowhere the ruth of the car slid open, and the seat belts went undone. Shouske was bewildered as he took his hands off the wheel and turned to look at Haganezuka with confusion. Shouske was bewildered as he took his hands off the wheel and turned to look at Haganezuka. Unexpectedly, Shousuke and Haganezukawere ejected out of their seats and launched into the air.

"Chang into your hero costume!" Haganezuka shouted as he placed on his gear. Shousuke slightly nodded as a storage purple circular plate appeared in front of him. Given that he was in the air Shousuke was able to prepare himself for the plate and came out wearing his hero costume.

Just as they were about to land about to land, Shousuke created a force field that surrounded them enabling them to land safely on the deck.

"Come on!" Haganezuka yelled and ran toward an empty room.

"WELCOME GUEST, YOU'RE IN FOR A TREAT!" The announcer started grasping all the Pro's and dictators' attention in the room. "This ship is the largest hydrofoil on the planet. So hold on something, because we're going to open her up!" And with that, the ship's engine kicked off with a massive fore that almost made Shousuke and Haganezuka trip.

Suddenly the ship started lifting itself up from the water and into the air which surprised the guest above.

Shousuke and Haganezuka excited the room they were in and quietly snuck around. Right as Shousuke was on the verge of utilising his power to precisely determine the location of the conference. Suddenly, he was forcefully pushed with such intensity that his head collided with a set of metal plates.

Haganezuka quickly turned around and dogged a hard punch that was about to make contact with his face. "Zero, are you alright?" He questioned but Shousuke gave no response. As chaos unfolded above deck, the announcer below continued to speak, completely unaware of the commotion happening around the ship.

Haganezuka grabbed the monster that was attacking him and slammed it on the floor. Shousuke grunted slightly as his vision became blurry but he made out Haganezuka's movements before standing up and using his telekinesis to choke the monster up in the air.

Haganezuka stepped back and pulled out what seemed to be a taser and stuck it into the monster's neck, later it was followed by a scream of pain from it.

"Let hurry I fear we don't have much time." He said and Shousuke quickly understood.

Shousuke caught up with Haganezuka in the run and placed a hand on the older shoulder, and suddenly the two became invisible. Shousuke had also cooled down their bodies to a minimum degree so that they wouldn't be detected by heat raptors.

"This is a momentous occasion. We'll all manage to accomplish something extraordinary and rare in today's world. We agree on something." He jokingly said causing laughs and applause from the audience. "We agree to undo a bad decision. To make sure those unsifted members of the world's many countries are treated fairly. To invite them to have an opportunity to use a quirk to benefit the world. I thank all of you for representing your countries and yarning for more superheroes." He announced said then pointed over to and elderly-looking lady. "And specifically thanks to Ambassador Selick."

The said ambassador stood up from her seat with a gentle smile cast on her face as she made her way to the front of the stage while applause cheered in the background.

"Thank you, Ambassador Selick, for your early and very crucial support. I think of anyone more devouring of you to try out the first international CELL." The announcer then lifted a glass box that was behind him and pulled and strang marron marron-looking curl object.

The ambassador seemed to be confused she had no part in taking the place of trying the cell but she reluctantly stretched out her hand to which the announced placed it.

"Hold it right there." A deep voice stated from behind. All the audience immediately looked behind the door of the hall they were in. "Sorry to cut your chit-cha but hand over that cell." Haganezuka said and made his way down to the front alone.

Shousuke wasn't with Haganezuka but he was behind Selick. "What is the meaning of this?" She asked.

"I came here on personal relations..." He started then pointed at the cell in Ambassador Selick's hand. "Just know that that cell is a largely mutated virus cell that is able to transform humans into monsters once entering the human body."

The audience gasped and made way for Haganezuka. The announcer seemed to be nervous as Haganezuka made his way closer.

"W-wait a minute?!" He shouted sweating rapidly. "How do you know this is true? The created has already been tested to make sure no human or creature turns into a monster." He stated, but Haganezuka laughed.

"You mean this?" in an instant the monster that had attacked Shousuke and him earlier appeared next to Haganezuka. "This is the effect on humans who consume the cell."

Suddenly the announcer ran. He had snatched the cell from Ambassador Selick and pushed past the crowd. See this Shousuke immediately made himself visible which startled Ambassador Selick and ran after the announcer.

Before the ambush had started Shousuke had a bad feeling about the announcer. Just by the way he walked and how his eyes represent a cat.
Just as Shousuke was about to reach the door where the announcer had fled, a tremendous explosion shook the surroundings. To his horror, he discovered that the creature before him was far from ordinary - its eyes were grotesquely scattered across its body, giving it a truly inhuman appearance.

"Zero! You go after that announcer guy, and I'll handle the rest." Shousuke nodded and slid under one of the monster's legs. Shousuke contented to run and turned on his hologram and clicked a recording button. After searching diligently, Shousuke finally activated his Byakugan and carefully scanned his surroundings. Suddenly, his keen eyes caught sight of a swift figure sprinting towards the getaway jet on top of the cruise ship.

Shousuke sprinted towards the expanse of open air, propelling himself forward using his exceptional quirk. With a swift leap, he soared through the wind, soaring towards the speeding jet with unparalleled finesse. But suddenly large wet hand grasped his body and pulled him underwater.

Shousuke fought with all his strength to reach the surface, but an inexplicable force dragged him further down. As he mustered the courage to peek through his open eyes, he was confronted by a pair of enormous, penetrating eyes gazing back at him from the depths of the water.

Shousuke's mouth was forcefully filled with a sudden rush of water, causing the young boy to desperately try to shut it.

As the water monster persisted in its onslaught, Shosuke felt his consciousness wane, succumbing to its terrifying power. His entire vision became blurred as his eyes rolled back into his head. The letters on his body started to blur along with everything else as the monster finally let him go. It stood back, observing with sinister delight as the boy descended further into darkness...

As the young boy sank further down, his eyes appeared to light up with a vibrant purple glow.

The surrounding water swirled and transformed into a mesmerising whirlpool. Shouduke's body was drawn towards the centre of the whirlpool, where he became surrounded by swirling water. Suddenly, the water began to form a powerful column and lifted him up.

On views from the cruise looked up as the towering water from below and water as it chased after a flying jet.

Shousuke's formidable physique surged forward, gradually closing the gap between him and the jet. As soon as he neared its vicinity, he launched himself into the air, embracing an audacious leap. Shousuke leaped onto the roof of the jet and swiftly maneuvered his way towards the expansive window. And broke through it to get to the inside of the jet.

No sooner had he set foot inside than a clawed hand lunged out to assail him. However, in a fleeting moment, the brave young boy seized the assailant's hand.

Shousuke slowly turned his head to the monster. The monster hissed at the boys' appearance. Shousuke eyes were purple and the light sinning illuminated the fur of the monster.

Snap!

Shousuke crushed the fur monster and delivered a powerful kick to its chin, leaving no chance for its escape. The young boy quickly reached out with his free hand and tightly grasped the control keypad of the jet. In that instant, an immense surge of electricity surged into Shousuke's body. With determination in his eyes, the boy turned his gaze towards the fearsome monster, longing for a closer examination.

It's an anthropomorphic cat-like monster with light-coloured fur. He has horizontal stripes across his back and tail and three vertical stripes that cross his forehead to the back of his head. He wears a collar with a bell attached to it. 

Despite desperately trying to free its hands from Shousuke's grasp, the monster couldn't shake the foreboding feeling that things were not going to end well. In a sudden motion, Shousuke yanked the monster and swiftly proceeded towards the rear of the jet, where the true escape awaited. Then he jumped.

The monster then started attacking Shousuke. It saw this as an opportunity. But Shousuke was able to defend himself in the air. Shousuke turned around and witnessed the menacing water monster rapidly approaching, as the resonating sound of water filled the atmosphere.

In a swift motion, he maneuvered through the air, releasing his grip on the feline-like creature. He witnessed the malicious water ensnaring Nyan, mercilessly pulling him down, mistaking him for Shousuke.

Shousuke let out a resigned sigh as he swiftly deployed one of his grappling hooks towards the approaching cruise. With his other hand, he exerted a surge of electrifying energy, precisely aimed at the water, ready to unleash his formidable power.

Shousuke scoffed as Nyan's screams echoed through the air.

As Shousuke landed on the cruise it was complete chaos. Everyone was giving their utmost effort to prevent the boat from colliding with a looming building in its path. Shousuke's breath became heavy, and his eyes, once glowing with a deep purple hue, now began to flicker. As he fell to his knees, his entire world began to fade away, engulfed in a deafening silence. Desperately, he convulsively expelled copious amounts of water through violent coughs.

"Zero!" Haganezuka called out and rushed to the