A suburban town was shocked by the massacre of a local gang. Out of a total of twenty-five people, only six survived with severe injuries.
Most of the victims died due to blood loss from being impaled by iron rods in vital areas. This case shocked the entire city. Considering that although there are many local gangs, most of them are under police surveillance and rarely cause trouble.
The suburban police worked hard to solve the case. The only evidence recovered from the scene was the iron rod that killed the victim and some testimonies from survivors.
Even with these two pieces of evidence the police still did not find a bright spot in this case. Many victims testified that the perpetrator was a red demon boy who immediately slaughtered in the blink of an eye.
Police suspect that the victims are still traumatized by the incident, so their testimony is unclear. Investigations have been underway for two days since the incident was reported.
The police urged residents to be cautious when outside their homes because the perpetrators have not yet been found. ...
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"Look Yoshihiro, you're on TV." Shigaraki, who was sitting watching TV at the bar table, flattered Nagato in a sarcastic tone.
"What a famous problem you made. It really makes me jealous." Shigaraki looked uneasy and scratched his neck. Kurogiri just remained silent while wiping the glasses in front of the table. He was used to Shigaraki's behavior that was sometimes difficult to understand.
Nagato who was drinking taro-flavored milk while watching tv immediately glanced at Shigaraki who was mocking him. Somehow it seemed like the man didn't like him and seemed to want to kick him out of here. But the man never did, so since two days ago the man was just trying to make Nagato upset.
Nagato swallowed the last sip slowly before answering the man. "Thanks,... I've never, ever gotten much attention before." Shigaraki only snorted after hearing Nagato's answer. The man had failed again in irritating Nagato.
Well, Nagato who is not a person of this world already knows Shigaraki's nature and behavior, so he will not be consumed by anger or emotion if the man seeks trouble with him. At most he would just answer him if he wanted to and mostly ignore the man.
Nagato had gotten his voice back since the massacre incident two days ago. He only realized that he had been able to speak when he met Shigaraki at the drain river. But back then his mind was too busy on revenge that he couldn't feel happy first.
She had lost something, but she had also gained something from that loss.
And her actions two days ago had really stirred up the whole suburb. That must have also invited many heroes to come in for investigation. Fortunately, he left the town soon after. Nagato also just found out that the city is indeed called a suburban city because of the title that the city bears.
Nagato looked back at the tv that broadcast news about his actions yesterday. Only iron bars and testimonies of survivors are evidence. Nagato was worried. What, the iron did not show his fingerprints?.
He remembered that the iron was also stained with his blood when he took it out. So it should contain her DNA, right?. Why haven't the police hunted him down yet? Or perhaps the police had discovered her identity but were hiding the results of the investigation from the media. Nagato bit his finger while thinking.
Two days ago he followed Shigaraki here. Because he had nowhere to go and no acquaintances. He was forced to follow that man.
And this is where Nagato is now, a small, secluded, and seemingly unkempt bar. Although it looks small, it turns out that this place has many secret inner rooms. But Nagato had a problem, he often felt dizzy from looking at the glass bottles arranged neatly on the bar shelves. His memories of the 'Nagato' family kept coming back to him as soon as he saw the bottles.
But she steeled her mind because she needed to be able to stay here until the main story began. She did not tell Shigaraki nor Kurogiri about her headache. At most he just tried to ignore the bottles that were neatly arranged behind Kurogiri. Here Nagato got one to be alone with Ryosuke's corpse.
Yes, Ryosuke. Nagato still didn't want to bury his first friend. He thought about turning Ryosuke into a pain. One that he can control and will never rot. He had even started his research yesterday.
As crazy as it sounds, Nagato also feels that his mind has started to go a little astray since the massacre incident.
He couldn't even feel any emotions sometimes. Neither joy nor sadness, anger nor regret. If likened, Nagato's mind is now like a calm pond. Without any fluctuations.
*Triing triing triing
The sound of
glass tapping continued to be heard. Nagato glanced at the crow that continued to peck at the glass jar filled with coins. It was a toy Nagato had made for Itachi. Because yesterday Nagato discovered Itachi's unique habit.
The black bird, liked to steal. Especially shiny things like gold and jewels. Even the glitter of metal coins didn't escape the bird's eye. No wonder the shopkeeper at the time was so determined to keep the crows away. Because the shop he was guarding was a shop selling trinkets.
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Can you get that thing out!" Shigaraki seemed to be holding back her anger. Couldn't stand the noise the bird kept making. Itachi barked loudly, as if answering Shigaraki's words with a curse.
Nagato called out to Itachi. And the bird immediately landed in his hand. Itachi's demeanor had also changed a lot since they moved here. The black bird had become more obedient.
Nagato rubbed the bird's feathers. He idly glanced at his wrist which was still bandaged from yesterday's incident. "When will my stuff arrive?" Not bothering to look at the person he was asking.
Yesterday Nagato requested an operating table and a full set of surgical tools. He knew that even though they lived in a place that didn't look good, but obviously these people were not short of money. Especially the big boss behind the scenes who was overseeing everything.
So he didn't hesitate to make his request. She wanted to quickly process Ryosuke's body before it decomposed.
"This afternoon. The master has already sent it. Wait a little longer." Kurogiri replied while Shigaraki looked unconcerned.
Nagato nodded then picked up his red jacket. "Where are you going?" Shigaraki glanced at Nagato taking the jacket in his room.
"Spending free time." Nagato replied without turning around. Out of the room followed Itachi. He felt dizzy looking at the glass bottles there.
Out of the small alley, Nagato's small face was hit by the sunlight. Nagato squinted his eyes that were not used to the light. After blinking a few times he started walking. Itachi was already flying high among the high-rise buildings.
Now Nagato has made it a habit to always use his eyes. His quirk was active all the time. But he hasn't found any abnormalities from the continuous use of the quirk. Apart from his eyes feeling sleepy, there were no other side effects.
He had also gotten used to seeing using Itachi's point of view. It was like having an extra monitor in her head. A few times she felt dizzy from seeing two different places at once. But since she was getting used to it, she just thought of it as watching the CCTV in the control room.
Walking and walking aimlessly, her different colored eyes watched everything she passed. Storefronts, pedestrians, roadside trees.
Through Itachi's eyes. Nagato saw a crowd in front of a convenience store. Curious, Nagato joined the crowd. It turned out that there was a hero who was arresting two robbers.
Nagato just realized that the city where Shigaraki's headquarters is also has heroes who patrol. But according to him the heroes suck. Well, those people pass through this place every day. But they don't know if there are dangerous villains living in their area.
But that was probably because Shigaraki had not shown any action. The first time that guy caused trouble was when he smashed the UA gate and made a large group of reporters break into the school.
Crazy indeed. His first act was to stir up Tokyo's most famous hero school. Which, by the way, is full of powerful people. Even the number one hero All Might taught there.
Nagato actually applauded her for her bravery or madness. But he would do that in the future when the plot of the story had begun.
The robber was caught. And the police came. Nagato put on the hood of his jacket as the police arrived. He was still speculating if the police had known the perpetrator of the massacre but withheld the information and only hunted him secretly.
Nagato moved away from the crowd quietly. Itachi had flown off somewhere. From Itachi's eyes, Nagato saw that the bird was eyeing the diamond necklace of a woman in the park.
Nagato sighed. Why did he feel like he saw Ryosuke's twisted eye on the black bird's behavior. Nagato decided to catch up with him.
Arriving at the park Nagato saw that there were not many visitors. It's working hours, there must not be many people. He watched the street performance for a moment. And remembered his work with Ryosuke. Maybe after Ryosuke finished recycling, they could busk together again.
Nagato looked for Itachi. From the bird's eyes he knew that the bird had managed to steal and was hiding in a bush because the woman's boyfriend was after him.
It doesn't rain as often in this town as it did yesterday. It was just colder and windier. Nagato felt the wind blowing his hair. He was now sitting on a lawn chair. He had given up looking for Itachi. It seemed like the bird was used to such hidden behavior.
Nagato glanced at the brightening sun. It should have arrived by now. So Nagato chose to go home alone. He had memorized the way with the help of Itachi's eyes. The bird would return on its own.
Arriving at the bar Nagato saw a pile of large and small boxes. With the help of the patient Kurogiri, Nagato carried the items to his room and arranged them.
Large items such as cabinets and mattresses were discarded by Nagato. He only left a swivel chair and a table inside. The common room now really looks like an operating room. After everything was organized, Nagato asked Kurogiri to move Ryosuke to the operating table.
Seeing the supposedly much-needed items thrown away, Kurogiri asked in surprise. "Then where are you going to sleep, Yoshihiro?."
"I can sleep over there." Nagato pointed to the swivel chair there, his eyes gazing at Ryosuke's body with a hole in his chest. Kurogiri just stared at Nagato for a moment before putting away the things the boy wanted to throw away.
"Need any other help?" Kurogiri returned to the room.
"Yes, you can be a surgery assistant." Nagato looked at the mist man dressed as a bartender.
There was silence for a moment. "I don't know." Kurogiri thought for a moment and then answered Nagato.
"Then get out and don't bother me until I'm done." Nagato returned to observing Ryosuke's body. "Oh, please feed Itachi if I'm not out yet." Kurogiri nodded and walked out of the room leaving Nagato alone with Ryosuke's body.
Nagato took out a black iron and started the procedure as soon as Kurogiri came out. Changing his clothes into the surgery uniform. Sterilizing his hands and all the equipment. Ryosuke's body had taken him a long time to clean. He had to quickly complete this operation before Ryosuke's body went bad.
Glancing at his open anatomy book and notes. Nagato began his operation. The human body is dozens of times more complex and intricate than the animal body. This was very challenging for Nagato who was not a medical student.
Two days and two nights Nagato performed the operation. Which really drained his stamina. Only once he went out to drink two glasses of milk at night then continued the operation again.
Outside the room Kurogiri occasionally looked at Nagato's room door which was tightly closed. Even Shigaraki who disliked Nagato sometimes glanced at the closed door before grumbling about Itachi throwing a tantrum.
On the third morning the door to Nagato's room opened. But it wasn't the little dark red-haired boy who opened it, but 'Ryosuke'.
Shigaraki who had been watching tv widened his eyes in surprise. While Kurogiri stood still from wiping the glass.
'What's with your shocked faces? Shocked that a dead man can walk?' 'Ryosuke' smiled showing his childish canines.
"That man is alive again?!" Shigaraki stood up from her seat and assumed an alert posture. Kurogiri stared at the man who had obviously died two days ago. The man was only using a blanket to cover his lower body. While his exposed upper body was full of stitch marks, like a doll that was connected. It didn't look good.
"No, no. It's just an empty body without a soul. I control it." Nagato came out from behind 'Ryosuke' with panda eyes.
"You mean, you made this guy like your puppet?" Kurogiri clearly understood what Nagato meant. And Nagato nodded.
"A doll, from a human body?" Shigaraki looked at 'Ryosuke' carefully.
"Something like that." Nagato rubbed his eyes and yawned. Throughout the operation he had also used the quirk in his eyes to check if the iron was properly embedded. Now his eyes were really tired and sleepy.
Nagato made 'Ryosuke' take a glass of milk from near Kurogiri. Shigaraki who saw the corpse approaching her stood away.
'There's no need to be afraid. This body is under my control. I can even speak through it.' They saw 'Ryosuke' who spoke in Nagato's calm style. Much different from his excited greeting at the beginning.
Shigaraki and Kurogiri immediately looked at Nagato. 'What?' Nagato answered using 'Ryosuke's' mouth. The two people then looked at 'Ryosuke' who spoke.
Nagato accepted the milk that 'Ryosuke' brought and drank it immediately. He really wanted to sleep now.
'Stop comparing me to my dolls, I'm just lazy to speak using my mouth. So I used 'Ryosuke's' mouth.' Once again the two people were dumbfounded. Not only could the boy control the body of a dead person like a doll. But could even speak through his doll's mouth.
"What exactly is your quirk?" Shigaraki narrowed her eyes at Nagato. 'You're curious?' The one who answered was 'Ryosuke's' mouth, but the one who smiled wryly was Nagato.
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