Dynamite And A Laserbeam - Redux

Vol 8 - 2: Class 1 - A's Sticky Situation - Part 2

[Revised Version Posted on: 2025 – 09 – 29]

[Class 1 – A's Sticky Situation – Part 2]

"Do we really have to do this?"

"Better that we do this rather than Dabi and Toga. Besides, this will help you see the world for how it truly is."

If Kyoka Jirou had a list of things that she never imagined herself doing, aiding The Hero Killer Stain in one of his hunts was one of them. Sitting perched atop one of the many skyscrapers in Asakusa, one leg dangling over the edge, Kyoka snuck a glance at Stain, who was crouched against the ledge, eyes scanning the streets.

For this to be her first real mission, she wasn't exactly too conflicted about it. The Hero that Stain was hunting went by the hero name Overloader. His Quirk allowed him to stockpile electricity, and let it out in bursts or in one big bang. He was one of Asakusa's biggest heroes, and in their local popularity polls, he constantly ranked in the top three. His average rank nationwide was low, though, capping at fifty.

The reason why Stain was hunting him, was due to the rumours that he had a habit of extorting money out of those he saved, and blackmailed them into voting positively for him. There were also rumours that, in the past, he had a relationship with a minor at the age of 25, that he then slandered and buried using his status and wealth.

If the rumours were true, Kyoka wanted to personally punch a hole through his chest. But, that was assuming the rumours were true. Stain had the same mentality. As it turned out, Stain's killing was not as deranged as others believed.

From an outside perspective, he looked to be a spontaneous killer. But, watching him do his research and his several scouting missions, it seemed to be much more of an involved process, rather than random kills.

Hell, the reason Kyoka even agreed to go—aside from the threat of literally blowing up—was because Stain had recorded evidence that Overloader was extorting the very person he saved from a robbery. It made her sick to her stomach to think that there were heroes out there who did that kind of thing.

And if that part of the rumour was true, then there was a good chance the other part was, too. Which didn't exactly bode well for the man's fate.

"So, what's the plan?" Kyoka asked as Stain glanced over at her.

"We find Overloader, corner him, and kill him. He's patrolling in our general vicinity. Once we have the chance to get him alone, he take him out. It must be quick. It must be efficient. Overloader is a top 50 hero, meaning he isn't a slouch. We have no idea how much electricity he has stored inside of himself. One wrong move, and we might die. In other words, try not to hold me back, rookie."

Stain launched himself off the roof, bouncing from rooftop to rooftop as Kyoka sighed. One would think that trying to keep up with Stain would be difficult, but a trick she had learned from one of her future "co-workers."

Stereo Hearts left leg appeared just behind her. In a fluid, flawless motion, she used the power and strength of the kick to send her flying in the same general direction of where Stain was heading. Then, just as she came close to touching the ground, she reinforced her legs using Stereo Hearts.

The technique was called "Stand Jumping." Only those with humanoid Stand's could effectively pull it off, and it was proving to work wonders. Stain hardly paid attention to her, simply continuing on as if nothing was happening. They were both moving incredibly fast—so fast that, to the untrained eye, they looked like blurs in the night.

It was only once Stain leapt down into the alleyways that Kyoka let herself free fall, absorbing the shockwave of the landing with Stereo Hearts legs, negating the effect it would have had on the surrounding area.