NAGATO IN MHA

Chapter 18: CHAPTER 18



"Tsukauchi-san, did you bring that boy's drawing book?" Aizawa-sensei and Tsukauchi walked out together. All Might was still inside with Nezu, it seemed like they had something to talk about.

 

"Yeah, why?" Tsukauchi turned to the hero who was covered in bandages.

 

"That boy was asking earlier, can I take a look?"

 

"Yes, of course. I'm actually going to return the book tomorrow as well. But I think I can leave it to you Aizawa-san." Tsukauchi opened her bag and took out a small sketch book.

 

Aizawa-sensei accepted it and immediately opened the crumpled-looking book.

 

"Hm, not bad drawings." Aizawa-sensei evaluated each drawing Nagato made.

 

"Haha, yeah. This drawing is too 'decent' for the hands of a child who is not even ten years old. I think Nagato is really talented. I can't even draw this detailed. Especially this one." Tsukauchi flipped the book Aizawa-sensei was holding.

 

A drawing of a battered woman being beaten by a man using a glass bottle. The picture was very detailed, even the woman's expression of fear and pain looked very real.

 

"I think this is one of Nagato's most imprinted memories. He could even make it this detailed. If you look carefully, this drawing was made from his own point of view. It looks a bit skewed, doesn't it?" Tsukauchi tilted her head as she looked at Nagato's drawing.

 

"Hmm, but most of the pictures here are on the beach. He even modeled his partner on the beach." Aizawa-sensei continued to turn over sheet after sheet. There were several pictures where 'Ryosuke' was sitting under a coconut tree. There was even a picture of sand-covered feet washed away by the sea water.

 

"Yes, this seems to be the period when Nagato hid for eight months. As Toshinori-san said, this kid often plays at the beach." Aizawa-sensei flipped through the book to the unfilled pages. Until the very last page Aizawa-sensei found a note.

 

"What is this?." It was a note about Itachi's development after the black iron implantation.

 

"Oh that. I guess he's experimenting on injured birds. Look, in this section Nagato wrote 'some feathers have grown, the wound has closed'." Tsukauchi pointed to Nagato's writing.

 

"This boy seems to be neat and meticulous. His writing is very good. It seems like those villains also teach normal education in general. Obviously this boy is intelligent." Aizawa-sensei looked at every stroke in Nagato's writing.

 

"Hm, I'm not surprised that Nagato is a smart kid, he's a descendant of the Akayame Clan. That should prove it." Tsukauchi stared at the road in front of him.

 

"Is Nagato really a descendant of the Akayame Clan? I still don't believe it." Aizawa-sensei closed the sketch book and looked at Tsukauchi. Now they reached the UA gate.

 

Tsukauchi stopped walking, and so did Aizawa-sensei. "We can't prove it medically, but theoretically, it should be proof, physical appearance, personality, intelligence, and I think her loyalty is also clear. Aizawa-san also felt it, right, during the interrogation, Nagato obviously hid some stories."

 

"That kid doesn't want to tell it, I feel, his loyalty is starting to grow to the villain. I hope UA is able to change Nagato's loyalty. If UA fails, I won't be able to prevent the government from intervening. If the government also intervenes, I'm worried that the Japanese nobles will also find out about Nagato. They obviously won't allow the descendants of the Clan that must be eliminated to live in peace." Tsukauchi looked at Aizawa-sensei for a moment.

 

"It's late, I still have to go back to the office. Aizawa-san, good night." Tsukauchi bowed and left in a taxi.

 

Aizawa-sensei stared at Tsukauchi's departure in silence. She sighed, UA took a great responsibility to look after Nagato. Aizawa-sensei felt that the losses incurred were not worth the gains made from the boy.

 

....

 

"Toshinori-san, I think you have the same thoughts as me." Nezu replaced the glass of ocha with a warm one.

 

"Right, it's obvious that All For One is behind all this. The villains are gathering strength. I'm even surprised they managed to get an Akayame Clan descendant like Nagato." All Might grasped the warm glass.

 

"Hm, their target is clear. To eliminate the symbol of peace. Before we got lucky, they left Nagato behind. Looks like the Language of villain's leadership doesn't know Nagato's value." Nezu laced her fingers together on the table.

 

"Shigaraki Tomura, the leader of Language of villain. He's a childish man, it's natural that person doesn't know Nagato's grades. But, as the Principal said. Mature but childish, that person is still learning. If his learning is complete. We will definitely have a hard time dealing with him." All Might took a sip of his tea.

 

"That's why I want to ask this. Has Toshinori-san found your successor yet?" Nezu looked at All Might intently.

 

"I have. I even had the chance to train him. Well that was when I found Nagato on the beach. At that time I was training my successor and found Nagato often watching us train. But that kid just watched from afar and didn't make any movements. So I let him be. I guess that wasn't a bad choice. Because when I caught him Nagato ran away immediately." Nezu tapped his fingers on the table.

 

"So that's why you went to the beach. Then who's this kid who's your successor? Is he in our UA?" Nezu was obviously curious, he recalled all the students who stood out the most during the entrance exam. His mind was drawn to one green-haired kid.

 

"Haha, that's what I was going to tell you during the sports festival. You should be able to guess this kid." All Might laughed remembering the nature and behavior of his successor.

 

....

 

In the morning Nagato woke up with chicken nest hair. His hair was indeed getting longer. He had never taken care of his long hair before. So Nagato just tied his bangs originally because it covered his eyes while washing his face.

 

Nagato looked at his appearance in the reflection of the mirror. His bangs that were tied up originally looked like a shower of water on top of his head. His face was no longer thin, looking normal like any other child.

 

But his different eyes were completely abnormal. Unlike Todoroki Shoto's eyes that look cool. Nagato's eyes just look creepy.

 

Nagato closed his rhinegar using his left hand. Then he heard the sound of the door opening.

 

Aizawa-sensei stood silently in front of the door still with the bandage wrapped around him. "What's wrong, that kid didn't run away, did he?" There was All Might's voice from beside Aizawa-sensei. Then All Might's head appeared from the doorway and blinked a few times.

 

"Ow, kid, you look, normal."

 

Nagato's eyes twitched feeling the direction of the two heroes' gazes. Clearly the two people were staring at the red fountain on Nagato's head. Well, if you look at Nagato's face now it looks cute to match his little boy face.

 

Nagato pulled the rubber that tied his hair expressionlessly. The dark red mane fell gently. Covering half of his face along with his left eye. "Satisfied looking?"

 

"Mn, get ready soon I don't have much time." Aizawa-sensei left first after unconsciously answering Nagato's sarcasm.

 

"Ah, I already made breakfast. You guys can have breakfast first before leaving." All Might also left for the kitchen.

 

Nagato continued his activities. He had gotten new clothes, and there were also shoes, even a jacket.

 

He felt like the time after his father picked him up. He also got all new things. Clothes, things, new siblings and a new family. What was clear was that they were not her biological family. The only real family she recognized was her mother. And that mother was gone.

 

Nagato only wore a new shirt and pants. He would still wear his red jacket. The only thing Ryosuke gave him that he still had. His sketchbook had been confiscated as evidence. His guitar and other belongings were left at Shigaraki's place.

 

So, this jacket was all that remained. Although this jacket looked rumpled and starting to deteriorate. Well, the bottom hem and the cuffs were starting to tear. It became similar to the typical clothes in most anime.

 

Now Nagato sat at the dining table with a frown. There was so much food in front of him, his stomach was starving. He wanted to bribe every plate in front of him. But Nagato could only swallow a glass of milk.

 

"Don't want to eat anymore, why do you keep making trouble boy?" Aizawa-sensei sat across the table squinting. The man looked annoyed.

 

"I heard that you haven't wanted to touch food since you were caught, kid. Don't tell me this is a form of protest for being caught." Grand Torino joined the breakfast taiyaki at the table. The old man still hadn't come home since yesterday.

 

Nagato was silent for a moment. The room was silent as the three adult men waited for Nagato's answer. "I can't."

 

"Why, you don't have to worry son, you can eat as much as you want. I don't mind." All Might poured himself some water. And a cup of coffee for Aizawa-sensei.

 

"It's not that. Just..., I can't say." Nagato moved away from the dining table and sat on the living room sofa. He didn't want to say it. Because 'Nagato's' story was too sad.

 

He didn't want to see other people's sympathetic faces. It would only remind him of his life in his world, those sympathetic faces. Those sympathetic faces only felt sorry for her, but no hands moved to help her. From then on he was determined never to accept anyone's pity. He would only fight with his own hands.

 

The atmosphere of the dining room was somewhat tense after Nagato's words. Aizawa-sensei squinted. It happened again, the boy's mood changed quickly. But this was too fast, just now the boy had a normal temper. Then in just a matter of minutes his temper turned gloomy.

 

What exactly is affecting him? Aizawa-sensei glanced at the various foods on the table. Is it the food? But all of this is just an attempt to get Nagato's attention. Let the boy feel the warmth and comfort of home, but Nagato rejected all those things.

 

Or was it because of All Might's words?. But All Might was just trying to attract Nagato's attention so that the boy would start to trust and care about him. All Might usually always succeeded in attracting the attention of small children.

 

"Did I say something wrong?" All Might sat in front of Aizawa-sensei.

 

"No, that child is abnormal. A child who lacks affection should feel touched by the care he receives. But that child..., it will be difficult to gain her trust." Grand Torino finished her tea.

 

"Mn, Grand Torino is right. That boy seems to be fortifying himself. It seems like it will be difficult to break that wall if the boy is too apathetic." Aizawa-sensei replied.

 

"Hmm, maybe we should try something else. If the warmth of home and food can't touch his heart. How about a friend, who Nagato can definitely trust." Clearly, All Might's proposal sounded good.

 

"Oh yeah, how about this 'friend' candidate, who can do it? Hah, why am I thinking so troublesome. Just submit your proposal to the Principal." Aizawa-sensei got up without a care.

 

....

 

Nagato didn't know that his behavior made the heroes misunderstand. Today Nagato's time was spent like yesterday. Continue to follow Aizawa-sensei.

 

Because of this, Nagato seemed to be a unique spectacle for students.

 

In one day, there were even rumors circulating if Nagato was Aizawa-sensei's son. Nagato was unaware of the reason for the rumor. But he often heard students comparing Nagato's behavior and expressions with Aizawa-sensei.

 

You can guess where the nonsense rumor came from. Of course the class that Aizawa-sensei was in charge of, class 1A.

"

Minna, I'm pretty sure that little villain is Aizawa-sensei's son." Ashido Mina excitedly expressed her opinion.

 

"Definitely not possible!. Aizawa-sensei is a pro hero, how could his son be a villain?" Jiro denied Mina's statement.

 

"But, the evidence is in front of our eyes!. From expressions, behavior, appearance, even that little villain always follows Aizawa-sensei, right?" Mina was clearly convinced of her opinion.

 

"If you look around it's true what Mina said, I myself also doubt who might be the little villain's parents." Kaminari rubbed her chin.

 

The class fell silent at Kaminari's opinion. Many were lost in their own thoughts.

 

Is it possible? Even the cold-looking Todoroki was thinking.

 

Isn't that too much? Midoriya was also thinking.

 

Perhaps?!. The class rep was also thinking.

"

That's definitely impossible. Aizawa-sensei has never had a relationship with a villain. Except for the relationship between heroes and villains." Yaoyorozu replied calmly.

 

"Gero, but in my opinion, that little villain still has a fifty percent chance, gero." Asui Tsuyu also weighed in.

 

"You guys are joking, right?" Sero clearly did not understand the theme of this conversation.

 

"How is that possible? Aizawa-sensei has a villain son?" Uraraka clearly did not believe in such rumors.

 

"Minna, I think you guys are just thinking too much." Midoriya said from his seat.

 

"Haha, Midoriya's right guys, you're just thinking too much." Ojiro joined in the denial.

 

"But it's possible!, What about the unspeakable story?. Maybe Aizawa-sensei had a relationship with a woman, but because that woman became a villain, so Aizawa-sensei left her!. And Aizawa-sensei doesn't know if he has a son!." The most absurd statement was clearly mentioned by Mineta.

 

"That could be it!. What an unspeakable story!. Mineta you're a genius!." Kaminari clearly had the same train of thought as Mineta.

 

They continued to talk idly and didn't realize that the bomb in front of Midoriya was about to explode from listening to her friends' gossip.

 

"Eh, K-Kacchan...?" Midoriya clearly noticed the abnormal change of the friend in front of him. He began to step back.

 

"NOISY!, WHAT NONSENSE ARE YOU SPOUTING? !!!!." Bakugo's shout that felt like a nuclear explosion filled the classroom.

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