The students are seen in class. Ryota is speaking with Kame “Hey did you hear about the attacks on the news last night, apparently 9 heroes were killed” Kame replies “urm yeah, apparently they all robbed separate banks each being guarded by at least one hero but they didn’t take any of the money” Kenikai jumps in, “it’s probably a couple of nut jobs that wanna prove that they’re stronger than heroes, all of them were apprehended and captured anyway so I’m sure it’s the last we’ll hear of them” Shuichi interjects “Hmmm it just seems too well organised to be random”.
Minita is seen walking into the classroom, “Alright guys, thank you for your hard work so far these past few days if we carry on like this for the rest of the 2 years we’ll be well on our way to getting fantastic grades. I’ve managed to go over the footage and the results of your past 2 ability training sessions and will now hand out your assignments to complete at home and in the general training sessions. Please spend the next hour of class reading through them and discussing them with your classmates, should you have any questions I’ll be happy to answer.“ Minita walks around and hands out everyone’s files. “Happy reading”
Yuka opens up his file and begins to read, he gasps and thinks to himself “Woah, I can’t believe I’m going to be training with Titan himself, the number 1 hero is going to train me…” he looks over at Mizo “it also says here Mizo will be my training partner, that’s cool, she seems nice… and a little cute”. She looks up at him then quickly looks back at her file and begins to blush. He gets up and approaches her, she continues to turn even redder. “Hey Mizo I heard we’re going to be training together just wanted to come over and say hi as we haven’t spoken much yet”. She tucks her hair around her ear and smiles “Oh urm hi, yeah I can’t believe I’m training with 2 super strong people like you and Titan” Tatsuo overhears “Woah you’re both training with Titan, that’s so cool” Everyone in class overhears and starts talking to each other about it. Shuichi turns to Tatsuo, “hey it also says we’re going to be working together with someone specifically chosen by Titan. These training sessions are going to be super tough but I’m sure it will help with our development”. Everyone continues to read through their files and looks amazed, they all head over and start speaking to the student they are paired with. Ryota approaches Hiro and raises his eyebrows seductively at her. She looks at him with a grossed-out face.
Daisuke and Etsuko both approach Minita, Daisuke speaks first “Minita Sensei, we were just discussing that we will both be being trained by you, we just wanted to say we are really excited for it” Etsuko jumps in “like really excited for it”. Minita smiles and responds “that’s wonderful to hear, thank you both, however, don’t think because you are my students I’ll be going easy on you, you both have incredible potential and I’m hoping with my help and some hard work we can all get there together. Have you read through your first training steps?” Etsuko responds “Yes Sensei, I’ll try my best to focus on controlling my powers” Daisuke nods and agrees “me too”. “That’s great well I look forward to training you both” they look at each other and smile. They take a seat and Minita stands up and addresses the class. “Students I know you are all excited by the information you’ve received but remember, you still have your academic studies to focus on. The good news is your training with your new ability mentor will start at the end of the school day today. Good luck to everyone”. The wind chimes sound and the school day ends. The students all get up and pack away their things and leave.
Etsuko and Daisuke both load into a simulation along with Minita. Minita addresses them. “As you both know I will be your training coach and your ability mentor for this course. As you have a similar goal which is to learn to control your power I believe this is something I may be able to help with. As you may know, my ability is called Solar Flare. Something you may not know however, is that there are 5 levels of flame control, Etsuko this mainly applies to you, but those 5 flames are red flame, orange flame, blue flame, black flame and white flame, I’m one of only 4 people alive that are known to be able to create a black flame and there’s only ever been 2 documented cases in history of people that were able to create a white flame. However, it wasn’t always the case that I was able to use such a powerful flame, when I first started much like yourself my power was out of control. I had to work hard to learn how to control it. I’m hoping right now I’ll be able to help you both do that also.” A simulated version of a training ground appears “let’s begin”
Yuka and Mizo download into a simulation and look at each other, Yuka starts a conversation, “so urm I guess Titan will join us shortly” Mizo replies “yeah I guess so” Yuka starts to whistle and look around awkwardly and Mizo looks at the floor. Yuka again initiates a conversation “so how did your evaluation go,” Mizo gasps, “Urm I guess you could it didn’t go great, I got into a rage and well, as you saw the other day, it didn’t go too well and I ended up wrecking my evaluation centre” she looks up at him awkwardly. He laughs, “Hahaha that was you, awesome, I wrecked my test centre too, glad I’m not the only one here” they look at each other and laugh together.
Titan downloads in “I hope I’m not interrupting anything” they both blush and then turn to Titan and introduce themselves “Hello Titan Sensei it’s a pleasure to meet you I’m Kudo Mizo”. “And I’m Yoshida Yuka” Titan chuckles and replies “Yes I remember you Yuka chan, you made quite the impression. Also it’s nice to meet you, Mizo Chan, I unfortunately only saw a recording of you at the evaluation centre but you seemed to have great potential, anyway please, call me Hotaka” they both bow and Hotaka continues, “ok I think it’s time to get started with your training I’ve read through both your reports from Minita Sensei and it looks like you’re both strength types. Yuka, I believe your power works by creating pockets of energy that you then release to emit that energy. However, at the moment it seems you find it hard to calculate just how much energy each pocket holds, if that’s the case then your first task will be to visualise these pockets, in doing so you should be able to get a grasp or quantify the power of each pocket. Please create some pockets now on the wall simulated behind me, when you do this at home as your homework, after every 10 pockets I want you to do 10 push-ups as your strength will be a vital role in increasing your overall power. In the meantime Mizo I would like to work personally with you on your… how should we put it… anger issues. I would like to try and induce you into an angered rage and see if you can learn to not go into an enraged state, would you be ok trying that with me.” She nods and Yuka walks over to the wall.
He creates some pockets and then stares at the wall, however can’t see anything, he continues to focus hard but still sees nothing. Hotaka walks over and squares up to Mizo, he towers over her and she begins to look a little frightened “Ok Mizo I’m going to need you to get angry now but remember, try not to transform.” She replies “But usually I can’t just get angry for no reason” he awkwardly smiles “ok now please remember this is just a simulation and usually I don’t do this” Mizo looks confused before receiving a fist to the face and she goes flying backwards. Hotaka winces “again… sorry”. The fire in her eyes gets larger “hey that’s good now remember try not to transform” she slowly stands up and transforms into her rage state “uh oh I may have hit her a little too hard” she quickly lunges towards him and goes to punch him but he grabs her fists. “Woah you’re pretty strong you know, unfortunately, you’ve got a long way to go before you’re as strong as me” he grabs her and slams her to the ground, she slowly gets smaller and less angry. He helps her up, “Ok let’s try that again”.
Shuichi and Tatsuo walk into a training gym. Tatsuo says to Shuichi “I can’t wait to see our new trainer, if Titan himself recommended him he’s gotta be pretty strong” Shuichi replies “logically speaking it would only make sense if we train in the gym to improve both our strength and speed until our powers develop, and if we’re in a gym he will probably be a personal trainer or something and be pretty strong himself, I look forward to meeting him.” The door behind them opens, and they both turn to see their trainer, as they do they see an old man who looks very fragile. He smirks and addresses them both. “So you must be Shuichi and Tatsuo”. They both look at each other confused “huh”.
The old man walks towards Shuichi and Tatsuo “Hello both I will be your new trainer in strength, speed and discipline” once again they look at each other and Tatsuo begins to speak, “but you’re…” Shuichi jumps in “not quite what we were expecting” the old man sighs “let me guess you were expecting more muscles and fewer wrinkles”. They both awkwardly look at each other and Tatsuo replies “well yeah” Shuichi jumps in again “Don’t be rude Tatsuo… what’s he’s trying to say is that we thought the person that would train us would be faster and stronger than us.” The old man grins and Shuichi begins to flail about “I’m sorry, now I’m the one being rude” the old man laughs “I’ve not trained someone in almost 15 years but I think I should still have it, how about a little spar, if you win I’ll recommend another trainer, if I win you’ll do exactly as I say during these training sessions for the next 2 years.” They both look at each other and nod “Urm ok I guess that sounds fair”.
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They walk into the fighting circle “you may come for me whenever you are ready” they both awkwardly look at each other, “come on you scared of me or something” they both run towards him. For a second, time almost slows down, you see the old man’s hands being placed on the students and suddenly as time speeds up again they are both on the floor. He laughs mockingly, “would you like to try again”, they both stand up and again run at him, and for a second time, they are both knocked to the floor. 20 minutes later they are both laying on the floor out of breath and in pain. Tatsuo begins to speak “what the hell is up with this old man”. He laughs, “I’ve not had this much fun in years” Shuichi gets up off the floor “yeah we get it, you used to humiliate the other person just like us”. He shakes his head, ”I don’t think you two get it, maybe it’s best I introduce myself. I’m Kenshin Morishata, I’m ‘the last samurai’ and that kid I used to humiliate 15 years ago was Hotaka Tashiro or as you will know him ‘Titan’.” They both look gobsmacked.
Kenikai and Kame are sitting on a bench in a mall. Kenikai turns to Kame “is this really where our new ability mentor wants us to do our first lesson?” Kame replies “this is where we were told to meet” a cool-looking man in his early 20s walks towards them. “Heeeey you guys must be Kenikai and Kame it’s nice to meet you I'm Toshio Hata, and I’ll be your ability mentor” they both look at each other confused, Kenikai stands up. “Wait Toshia Hata, you’re the Rank 4, S class hero, Bullet. Are you really going to be our mentor?”. He nods “I hope you guys are ready for a hardcore first day”. Moments later the 3 of them are in an arcade. “Ok so here’s 5000 yen each, go crazy, have fun and enjoy yourselves” Kame mutters out loud “I don’t I’m able to have fun” Toshia looks at him awkwardly. “We may have to come back to that one later”. Kenikai jumps in, “hold on, I thought we were supposed to be training, not having fun and goofing off” Toshio laughs “We’re not goofing off, having fun is part of your training, I’ve read your files, Kenikai at the moment your job is just to activate your power every hour and log some stuff that should take what 10 minutes, spend the rest of the hour enjoying yourself, Kame, you just need to focus on relaxing and enjoying yourself as well”.
The 2 look at each other and shrug their shoulders. Kenikai has a great time and plays lots of different games, he also occasionally writes in his power diary. Kame, on the other hand, tries to play several games but due to his aura fails miserably, throughout the whole day, he continues with an emotionless face. They both meet back at the bench, Toshio is also there, “so did you guys have fun?” Kenikai shouts out “yes” and Kame whispers “no” under his breath. Toshio takes a sip of his slushie… “ok this could be harder than I thought…” he thinks for a second “Hey do you guys wanna go watch a movie, they’re replaying the original Uchimaru samurai film n the big screen”.
Ryota and Hiro are being driven to their destination in a discreet black car, “is this your card” Hiro looks amazed “Woah that is my card, you know your magic tricks are pretty cool” he smiles “thanks, I know it’s not proper magic but for now this is all I can do”. The car stops “we’re here” says the driver. They both get out and see in front of them an incredibly large castle-like house. They both gasp. Hiro begins to speak “Woah this place is amazing, I wonder who our ability coach is going to be” Hiro looks over at Ryota who looks very pale, “Ryota, are you ok?” Ryota takes a big gulp and replies “Why are we at my house…?” Hiro opens her mouth in shock as she does the gate opens and out walks Ryota’s dad. “Welcome Hiro chan it's wonderful to have you here in our home, Ryota welcome back everyone’s excited to see you again. Let’s head inside”
Hiro and Ryota are sat at a table having food, Ryota’s family are also sat around the table, at the table is; his Dad, Mum, 2 twin sisters, Nan and grandad and a couple of waiters stood around. His mum begins to speak “Ryota dear it’s wonderful to have you back, these past few weeks you’ve been living with your grandparents it’s just not been the same in the house”. One of the twins interrupts, “yeah at least you went to live with our non-magic grandparents so you’d fit in” the girls laugh and his mum jumps in, “hey girls come on be nice, we’ve got company” Hiro is digging into the food and looks up at Ryota who looks very embarrassed. “Thank you both for having me this food is incredible” Ryota’s mum laughs “no worries my dear please call us by our first names I’m Ryota’s mum, Imamura, and this is my husband and your new Ability coach” his dad speaks up “The name's Ryota Suzuki but please call me Suzuki” the others begin to introduce themselves. “Hi I’m Kaba”, “and I’m Kiba”. “Nice to meet you darling I’m Shimamoto, Ryota’s grandmother”. “I'm Ryota’s grandfather Matsuzaki, welcome to our home. This house has been passed down through many Ryota generations, we have been lucky that all our ancestors and all our children have been blessed with the seed of Magica Infinitum, although the chances are astronomical for some reason it runs in our blood. It’s said the first Ryota and the most powerful Ryota ever to exist cast a spell on our family which means we are all gifted with an activated seed”. Suzuki jumps in. “Oh Please that’s just an old story you told me as a child, I think we’re just very lucky”.
Hiro looks impressed, “Woah I guess that’s pretty amazing for your family” Imamura speaks to Hiro directly “Would you like more Sashimi?”. Hiro smiles “yes please. Imamura snaps her fingers and the Sashimi appears beside her plate. Hiro seems very impressed, “Woah I thought Ryota’s tricks were amazing but you guys can do real magic” Kiba laughs “well yeah RyRy can’t do real magic, whereas as soon as we turned 10 we were already performing level 2 magic.” Ryota jumps in “Hey I can’t help my seed never activated properly” Suzuki shouts out, “Children enough, not in front of our guest, we want to make a good impression. Hiro, I’m sure you’re confused as to why you’re here eating in our home instead of training.” Hiro looks up after devouring a massive portion of Sashimi “oh urm, yeah I guess, sure” Ryota slaps his forehead and Suzuki continues “your training sessions will happen here in our home, this place is full of magical energy and therefore I believe will greatly help my son's powers to develop, also we have knowledge on levitation and other psychic related spells and therefore believe we could be useful in your development too.” She smiles “Hey that seems amazing thank you so much once again for this wonderful food and your acceptance to train me… but I do have one question”.
Suzuki replies “please, go ahead”. “Ryota’s powers activated 6 years ago, through most of that time he lived here, if in those 6 years you couldn’t help activate his power what makes you think you’ll be able to now” Ryota looks at Hiro completely bewildered and shocked, he thinks to himself. “Why did you just outright ask my father that?”. Matsuzaki laughs “you’re a very perceptive young lady, I think I can answer this one for you. Ryota was a prodigy child, his magical essence levels were higher than anyone else’s, possibly even higher than the first Ryota. But unfortunately when he turned 10 his power didn’t activate fully, although he had knowledge far superior to those most his age he was unable to use any spells or magic. We spent the next 6 years studying and training him, looking for solutions however this had never happened before in the history of the Ryota family. But then when he started his time in the academy we heard about people who were facing similar situations. A boy whose seed activated but his power never came and a girl whose power activated but she could barely use a slither of its potential. We believe you may be the key to activating our grandson's power and in doing so he may be able to help you reach your full potential in return.” Hiro and Ryota both look at each other.
Shuichi and Tatsuo are in the gym and completing a workout session, Kenshin is stranding near them. As they exercise Kenikai speaks to Kenshin. “So you trained Titan when he was our age?”. The old man replies “that’s correct I actually trained him from the age of 10, at your age he was in Oni academy” Shuichi speaks “So you’re his master whom he has never told anyone about before?” The old man replies “correct again, except your teacher Minita Sensei, who he introduced me to shortly before their marriage. But yes I trained Young Hotaka before his final emergence to being a hero. NOW SQUATS” they both begin doing squats. “But why did it take him nearly 10 years of training before he became a hero, he’s the most powerful hero in the world shouldn’t he have needed very little training.” The old man chuckles “the fact that he was so powerful was exactly why he needed so much training, it took him a very long time to master his powers, if he had used them incorrectly he could have caused calamity and disaster on a worldwide scale. It took him nearly 5 years just to control his full power after that the real training began”.
Tatsuo looks up at Kenshin “But then does that mean it could take us 4 or 5 years to master our abilities” the old man laughs “unlikely, when training Titan we both learned a substantial amount as to what ways are best to train people with gifts that could cause great damage, that’s why ever since he became a hero he has dreamed not only of saving people but training people to be the next best heroes. While he has saved countless lives he’s also worked on ways to better train students behind the scenes and now he finally feels ready to do it. However of course he still needs a little help from friends and his old master once in a while, PUSH UPS!” They start performing push-ups and Tatsuo again continues to question him “So I guess that means you must be crazy powerful also if you trained him”. Kenshin laughs “nope” they both fall to the ground, “I said push-ups let’s continue” he hits them with a stick and they continue to do push-ups “As I said I hold no combat power whatsoever instead, all of my skill comes from many years of training and hard work” Shuichi jumps in “So if you don’t mind me asking what is your ability” the old man replies “That’s for another day, ok go jog 5 miles and we’ll call it a day”.
Kenikai and Kame are sitting with Toshia in the cinema watching a film, Kenikai and Toshia are both laughing and enjoying the film, Kame is sitting in the middle of them he turns to Kenikai who he sees continuing to laugh and take a handful of popcorn into his mouth, he then turns to Toshia who is also laughing, Toshia turns to him and smiles, then continues watching the film. Kenikai offers him some popcorn and pours it into his hand, Kame takes a bite and watches the film, as he does he faintly begins to smile.