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Rudra cleared his throat deliberately.
-Cough -Cough
The sound cut clean through the silent showdown between the four women. Then he said, tone dry,
"Alright, before someone declares a duel, let's focus."
That did it. Layla blinked. Gwen looked away with an exaggerated sigh.
-Blink -Blink
-Sigh
"...."
"...."
"...."
Junoo and Amirtha exchanged a knowing look, their smiles softening but not disappearing.
Rudra reached into his coat and pulled out a stack of documents from his system space, placing them neatly on the table. As he explained.
"These are your identification papers, And these—"
He tapped the second set,
"—are registration forms for the Hero Public Safety Association, Japan branch."
Everyone leaned in curious .
"...."
"...."
"...."
"You'll be taking the hero qualification exam,"
Rudra continued to explain how they were going to integrate .
"Same route I took when I first arrived in this world. No shortcuts."
Ravi grinned as he finished listening to Rudra's explanation.
"So we're officially doing this?"
Rudra nods and then he paused. And his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Yes, Officially… You're feeling it now, aren't you?"
They all froze. A strange warmth. A pressure beneath the skin. Something new.
"...."
"...."
"...."
Rudra's system screen flickered in his mind, feeding him confirmation.
[DING...]
[ ASTRA INTEGRATION: COMPLETE Physical and astral forms successfully merged. Manifestation type: Tattoo Sigil]
"Check your hands,"
Rudra said calmly.
One by one, they did.
Amirtha gasped softly.
On the back of her right thumb, a small water droplet tattoo shimmered faintly, as if liquid light were trapped beneath her skin. While Rudra informed them one by one.
"…Jal Astra, It's merged with you completely."
Junoo stared at her palm.
A whirlpool-shaped sigil had appeared on the back of her hand, elegant and deep, swirling endlessly even while still. While Rudra continued.
"Maya Astra, Illusion, flow, manipulation of perception."
Junoo swallowed looking at it.
-Gulp
"...."
Ravi touched his face slowly.
Beneath his eyes, etched like starlight, was a small star-shaped tattoo. While Rudra continued his explanation.
"Mantradrishti Astra, Enhanced perception. Insight beyond sight."
Sandeep lifted his left forearm.
A katana tattoo stretched along it, sharp and unmistakable. While he heard his friends explanation.
"Himastra, Cold steel. Precision. Discipline."
Sandeep let out a low whistle.
-Whistle
"That's… hardcore."
Shiva glanced at himself—nothing.
Meena did the same. And asked in confusion.
"No tattoos?"
Rudra shook his head. He looked at Shiva first.
"You don't need one. You are the Agni Astra, Living manifestation. No integration required."
Then his focus shifted on Meena. Rudra said gently.
"And you carry a bloodline Astra, Shima Astra. It's already part of who you are."
Silence followed. Not fear. Awe.
"...."
"...."
"...."
Mani looked down at his hands instinctively—nothing yet.
Rudra met his gaze and nodded slightly as he said.
"Yours you will get when I give you the new astrat, Soon."
Mani's chest tightened—not with doubt, but anticipation.
"...."
Amirtha flexed her fingers, watching the droplet glow faintly. She said slowly,
"So… we can use our Astra powers, without transforming?"
Hearing her question Rudra nods his head in confirmation.
"Yes, Your physical forms are now merged with them. Control matters more than raw power from now on."
Junoo laughed softly, half-nervous, half-excited.
-Hehe
"You really didn't ease us into this, did you?"
Rudra allowed himself a smile. Then he said.
"No, Because this world won't either."
Rudra decided not to throw them straight into training.
First—the world. He informed them about his intention.
"If you're going to live here, you should see how it breathes."
So they went sightseeing.
Layla and Gwen tagged along immediately, Gwen already grinning as she waved her phone. She announced proudly.
"I booked tickets, Theme park. Full day."
The destination flashed on the screen:
Hosu City
A city famous not just for heroes—but for color, crowds, and chaos.
Hosu City...
Theme Park...
The moment they entered, everything exploded into sound and motion.
Heroes on billboards. Mascots with quirks performing tricks.
Roller coasters shaped like dragons and titans.
Food stalls selling glowing drinks and quirk-themed snacks.
Ravi stared open-mouthed. He whispered.
"…Bro, even their amusement parks are extra."
Sandeep spun in place in excitement.
"I SAW A KID FLOAT JUST NOW."
Mani looked overwhelmed but fascinated, eyes darting everywhere. He asked in awe.
"So… this is normal here?"
Rudra nodded as they walked in.
"Pretty much."
They split up naturally.
Shiva and Meena disappeared almost instantly—walking close, sharing snacks, Meena laughing softly while Shiva pretended not to enjoy the attention.
Junoo noticed and smirked.
-Smirk
"See? That's what harmony looks like."
While Layla snorted.
-Snort
"Or distraction."
Amirtha rolled her eyes at the two ladies who were once again playing their women game.
"At least they're honest about it."
The four women moved together—but sparks flew constantly.
Junoo criticized Gwen's choice of ride.
Gwen mocked Junoo's dramatic reactions
.Layla challenged Amirtha's patience.
Amirtha responded with calm, surgical remarks.
Small clashes. Sharp smiles. Unspoken competition.
Rudra wisely stayed out of it.
"...."
At the far end of the park stood a massive spiral water slide, towering high above everything else, water roaring down its twisting length.
Rudra stopped in front of it. He looked up. Then smiled.
"Race."
Ravi blinked caught off-guard.
"Race… up?"
Sandeep cracked his neck.
-Crack
"Say less."
Mani hesitated looking at the long stairs before him like a death sentence.
"You mean—stairs?"
Rudra pointed. A long, steep stairway wound all the way to the top.
"First one to reach the top, gets the first slide."
Ravi dropped his bag instantly.
-Thud
"YOU'RE DONE."
Sandeep bolted not wanting to be left alone.
"No cheating with powers!"
Mani sucked in a breath—and ran not wanted to be left alone.
Rudra followed, relaxed but fast.
"HEY, THIS WORLD IS UNFAIR—WHY ARE THE STAIRS THIS TALL?!"
Ravi shouted while sprinting,
-Huff -Huff
"...."
Sandeep laughed breathlessly.
-Haha!!!
"STOP TALKING AND RUN!"
Mani lagged for a moment—then clenched his fists and pushed harder.
'I won't be left behind.'
But still the last one.
At the top—Rudra reached first.
Not because of speed. But because of control.
He turned back, watching the others struggle upward, smiling faintly.
With his states he was literally bullying them.
Who said he cant show off to his friends.
Ravi collapsed at the edge, gasping. Sandeep leaned over his knees, laughing.
"...."
"...."
"...."
Mani arrived last—but standing tall, eyes bright. Mani said.
"…I didn't quit,"
Rudra nodded approvingly.
-Nod
"That matters."
Below them, laughter echoed from the park.
Above them, the sky stretched wide and unfamiliar.
For a moment—Its seems like they have travelled to the past..
Just people from another world standing together in a place where the impossible was normal.
And for the first time—They weren't outsiders.
They were just… alive.
The afternoon buzz of the theme park was suddenly ripped apart by a thunderous blast.
BOOOOM—!
A shockwave rolled through the park.
Screams followed. Smoke billowed upward from the far side of the rides, sending birds scattering into the sky.
Rudra's expression changed instantly.
"...."
His phone vibrated.
A system notification flashed across the screen.
[⚠ EMERGENCY ALERT]
[Location: Hosu City Theme Park]
[Threat Level: High]
[Villain Identified: Gravemare]
[Ability: Gravity Amplification via Physical Contact]
[Notes: Four arms. Each touch multiplies gravitational pressure exponentially.]
Rudra exhaled slowly as he muttered.
"Now of all time...,"
Amirtha and Junoo looked at him instantly. Junoo said flatly.
"That wasn't fireworks,"
Rudra turned to them.
"I'll handle it and come back. Stay—"
"No,"
Amirtha interrupted, eyes sharp.
"We're not going back to rides like nothing's happening."
Junoo nodded this time with twinkle in her eyes.
"We'll watch from the public area. We want to see you in action."
Rudra studied them for half a second—then nodded.
-Nod
"Stay together. Don't move unless I say so."
Junoo was already turning.
"I'll get the others."
She sprinted off.
Rudra stepped back. Tiny red cubes surged over his body, assembling in a seamless cascade.
Armor locked. Mask sealed. Crimson lenses ignited.
Ra-One stood where Rudra had been.
Gasps erupted from nearby civilians.
"Is that—?"
"Ra-One!"
"A real hero!"
With a flick of his hand, Brahmastra energy surged outward. Red cubes spiraled, assembling into his astral futuristic bike midair.
He mounted it in one smooth motion.
-VROOM!!!
The engine hummed—deep, restrained, dangerous.
Ra-One looked once toward Amirtha and Junoo, who were already blending into the crowd but watching him with unmistakable intensity. He said through the comm.
"I'll be quick,"
The bike launched forward, skimming above the ground before accelerating straight toward the rising smoke.
Villain Zone — Theme Park Plaza
Concrete cracked under impossible weight.
Rides bent inward as if pressed by an invisible god.
-Crack! -Crack!
At the center stood a woman with four arms, each palm pressed against different surfaces—ground, railing, a toppled mascot statue, and a ride pillar.
Gravity screamed.
Civilians were pinned to the ground, unable to move.
The villain laughed, voice warped by pressure.
-Hehe
"Heroes love crowds,"
Gravemare sneered looking at the crowd.
"Let's see how you lift this."
Ra-One arrived above the plaza, hovering. Red light reflected in the swirling dust. He said calmly.
"Hey... Four arms, Overcompensating."
Her head snapped up in shock.
"RA-ONE—?!"
He raised one hand.
"Well you have caused quite a scene don't you think."
Behind him, the sky seemed to tighten.
And from the edge of the crowd—Junoo, Amirtha, Layla, Gwen, Shiva, Meena, Ravi, Sandeep, and Mani watched in silence.
Meanwhile, Gravemare's four eyes narrowed.
-Frown
'Ra-One… here?'
He was supposed to be in Musutafu, not Hosu.
Her confidence didn't shatter—but it tightened into caution. She snarled.
"So the rumors were true," she snarled. "You really do show up wherever pretty womens are screaming."
She slammed all four palms down.
The ground fractured violently.
Chunks of concrete tore free, floating into the air as her quirk spiked.
With a sharp motion, she multiplied their gravity mid-fall.
The stones came down like meteors.
BOOM—!
Dust and debris exploded outward, swallowing the plaza in a choking cloud.
"Smoke screen,"
She muttered, already turning.
"Later, hero—"
THUD.
Her forehead hit something solid. Unmoving. Warm.
She blinked. Slowly looked up.
-Blink -Blink
"...."
Red lenses stared back at her from inches away.
"…What—"
Ra-One hadn't moved.
He had simply stepped through the falling gravity, anchoring himself with absolute control.
Her blood ran cold. Before she could react, one of his hands clamped onto her hip.
Firm. Unyielding. He lifted her clean off the ground with one arm.
"—GHK?!"
The surprised sound tore out of her before she could stop it.
Her limbs flailed instinctively. Ra-One didn't even look strained. He said calmly.
"You tried to flee, Bad choice."
Red light surged.
From his free hand, Brahmastra energy erupted—tiny crimson cubes snapping together in midair, forming a chain that wrapped around her arms, torso, and legs in a blink.
Click. Lock.
The moment it bound her—Her quirk died.
Gravity snapped back to normal.
"...."
She gasped as the pressure vanished, body suddenly heavy in a way she wasn't used to.
-Gasp
"What—what did you do?!"
She shouted, panic finally breaking through.
Ra-One lowered her just enough that her feet brushed the ground—but kept her suspended, restrained, helpless. He replied evenly.
"Restricted your output, And your options."
The smoke began to clear.
Civilians stared. Heroes rushed in from the perimeter.
Above them all, Ra-One stood unmoved, holding a four-armed gravity villain like she weighed nothing at all.
From the crowd—Amirtha exhaled slowly. Junoo's eyes shone.
"...."
"...."
"...."
Layla muttered with a slight smile on her face,
"Show-off."
Gwen smirked hearing Layla.
While Ravi whispered,
"Yeah… we're definitely with him."
Mani watched silently, awe burning in his chest.
"...."
Ra-One turned slightly, speaking into his comm.
"Villain neutralized, Begin evacuation checks."
He looked back at Gravemare, whose earlier bravado had completely collapsed. He added.
"You picked the wrong park,"
The chains glowed brighter. And the battle ended before it ever had a chance to become chaos.
Gravemare hit the ground hard—still bound, still powerless.
-Thud.
She thrashed against the glowing chains, face burning red with rage.
"YOU—!!"
She screamed, spitting curses at Ra-One.
"THIS ISN'T OVER—!"
Ra-One didn't respond.
He simply released his grip and stepped back as other heroes finally rushed in—local pros moving fast to secure the villain, slap on suppression cuffs, and begin evacuation checks.
"Villain secured!"
"Get medical teams in here!"
"Clear the area!"
The plaza slowly began to breathe again.
Sirens wailed in the distance.
And then—Ra-One raised his hand.
Crimson cubes burst into existence, assembling midair into his Brahmastra astral bike, sleek and humming with restrained power.
Gasps rippled through the crowd.
-VROOM!!!
"Is that—?"
"He's leaving already!"
"RA-ONE! OVER HERE—!"
Reporters shoved microphones forward as camera drones zoomed in.
"Hero Ra-One! A comment on the incident—!"
"Was Gravemare targeting civilians specifically—?!"
"Why were you in Hosu—?!"
Ra-One swung onto the bike.
He glanced once over his shoulder, red lenses unreadable.
"Make sure the civilians are safe,"
He said calmly to the heroes on site. That was all.
The bike roared to life, lifted cleanly off the ground, and shot skyward—a streak of red light vanishing between buildings before anyone could say another word.
As always—No interviews. No explanations. No glory.
Just a solved crisis and an empty sky.
Back in the crowd, Amirtha let out a slow breath she hadn't realized she was holding.
"...."
Junoo smiled faintly remembering their first meeting where he started showing off while saving her.
"He never changes."
Layla shook her head.
"Disappearing act perfected."
Gwen laughed while her eyes twinkled with mischief.
"And they still try to interview him every time."
Ravi stared upward, eyes shining. He muttered already palling his hero entry.
"One day, we'll be the ones to give entry like that."
Gwen's phone buzzed just as the crowd was finally being pushed back by local heroes.
-Buzz. -Buzz.
She glanced at the screen and smirked.
-Smirk
"Of course."
She lifted it to her ear.
"You vanish dramatically and now you're calling?"
Rudra's voice came through, calm as ever.
"I'm at the ice cream shop. The one I was with Amirtha and Junoo were at earlier. You can come now."
Layla sighed in mock defeat.
-Sigh
"He's already eating dessert after stopping a villain."
They regrouped quickly, slipping away from the noise and sirens, and within minutes reached the familiar ice cream shop.
Inside, the atmosphere was completely different.
Rudra was already there, casually seated at his seat where he last sat with Amirtha and Junoo, three huge ice creams on the table like nothing extraordinary had happened minutes ago.
Ravi spotted him first.
"BRO—!"
He shouted, rushing forward.
"DID YOU SEE THAT ENTRANCE?!"
Sandeep followed, eyes shining.
"The chest stop. The grab. The chain thing. THAT WAS INSANE."
Shiva crossed his arms, trying to look calm but failing badly.
"You just casually body-blocked gravity. That's not normal, you know."
Rudra leaned back, spoon in hand.
"You're exaggerating."
"WE ARE NOT,"
Ravi and Sandeep said together.
Junoo laughed softly as she informed Rudra.
-Fufu
"They were practically vibrating while running here."
Amirtha added, amused added,
"I thought Ravi was going to trip."
Rudra smirked hearing her while taking a another spoon of ice cream.
"See? Even my fans exaggerate."
"Fans?! We're your unpaid PR team."
Sandeep scoffed looking at the showoff before him.
The table burst into laughter.
Even Mani smiled quietly, watching the group joke like they always had—no worlds, no heroes, no villains. Just friends.
Layla shook her head, sitting down.
"You realize every reporter in Hosu is probably losing their mind right now."
Gwen grinned added while pointing at the ice cream.
"And you ditched them for ice cream."
Rudra raised his cup slightly.
"Priorities."
More laughter followed—lighter, easier.
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