Chapter 7: Family vs Greed
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Honnouji Academy, Courtyard
(Y/N), Mako and Ryuko were sitting at one of the rusty giant chains in the courtyard.
Mako: It's time for lunch!
Ryuko: Yeah! This looks delicious.
(Y/N) stared with jealousy as he saw than their lunchboxes we're full with croquettes, while he only had a f*****g KitKat bar.
(Y/N): Damn it, I want croquettes too! *munch*
Suddenly a knife plunged into Ryuko's lunchbox.
???: Shing! Ryuko Matoi! (Y/N) (L/N)! Jack Naito, president of the Knife Throwing club, wil take you down!
(Y/N): That is one feaky ass lookin' motherfucker with one hell of a game face.
Ryuko: You've got balls, ruining the lunch Mako's mom made for me!
She transformed and charged towards him, immediately cutting off his uniform. Literally seconds later, another student came up.
???: Impressive! But the one who will beat you will be me! Nagijing club president, Kagesaburo Kagesaburo Kagero! Hahaha-eh?
Ryuko: *sigh* Fiber Lost...
Ryuko cut his uniform after his speech. However, another student came up.
???: I am the president of the Tighrope Walking club, Matsuyo Wata-aaaah?!
Ryuko: f**k! Fiber Lost!
Ryuko cut her off mid-entrance. She then de-transformed and sat down.
(Y/N): That fucker was a chick?!
Ryuko: Talk about a pain in the ass. What's the deal with all these super-specific clubs?!
Mako: Those guys used to be the acrobatics club. They split up mecause of you two.
(Y/N)/Ryuko: f**k you say?/Beacause of us?
Mako: Yup. If someone beats one of you they'll jump to Three-Star status. But since you can't get a Two-Star uniform without being a club president, thay all founded new clubs and are gunning for you.
(Y/N): So I'm gonna have to deal with this on a daily basis? f**k that s**t! They better go for Crazy b***h from Kanto here, she's a f*****g psycopath who talks to her clothes!
SMACK
Ryuko: Shut. The. f**k. Up.
Mako: More stars equals a better life. They're pretty desperate.
Ryuko: This is seriously messed up...but that gives me an idea.
(Y/N), unharmed but with his face planted on the ground, could tell that this idea was one they would regret, sooner or later.
(Scene Break)
Ryuko pulled up a chair and sat on the middle of the couryard. Beside her stood Mako who had a flag that said 'Fight Club' on it. (Y/N) looked at the both of them with a deadpan face
(Y/N): We'll regret this, I just know it.
Gamagori, who convenietly stood there, adressed them with his usual no-nonsense attidute.
Gamagori: Matoi, what is the meaning of this?
Ryuko: You have eyes jackass. I'm startin' a fight club.
(Y/N): You broke the first rule.
Gamagori: Quit attempting to screw with us.
Ryuko: You're the one's messin' with me. You're forcing students to start all sorts of stupid clubs. So I thought I'll do the same. You're looking at Fight Club President Ryuko Matoi!
(Y/N): This club is doomed if SHE'S the president.
Gamagori: Do you seriously think that a club such as that will be approved?
As if on cue, a bright light shined down on them from the top of the tower, where an all too familiar figure stood in all of her grandeur.
Satsuki: I shall approve of this club.
(Y/N): Oi, that was f*****g quick. Was she eavesdroppin' on this?
Ryuko: There she is, always lookin' down on people.
Satsuki: Are you trying to integrate into my system, Matoi?
Ryuko: b***h! I'm gonna bring down your precious system down on your ears!
Satsuki: *smirks* Do try your best not to let it get the better of you.
She turned and disappeared into her tower, but not without glancing at you-know-who.
Gamagori: Very well, let's begin the paperwork.
A group of One-Stars carrying stacks upon stacks of papers appeared behind Gamagori.
(Y/N): You changed your mind pretty quickly.
Gamagori: It is Lady Satsuki's will. I cannot oppose it. Matoi, I assume you will be the president of this 'Fight Club'.
Ryuko: Didn't ya hear me earlier? Hell yeah I will. And I got my Kamui, so I don't need a Two-Star Uniform.
Gamagori: Noted. Club presidents are to submit a club...-
He started listing all of the requirements and responsibilities of a club and it's president, while the One-Star students placed the stacks of paper in a table in front of Ryuko, slowly forming a literal mountain. (Y/N) tuned out the rest of the conversation and began to think.
(Y/N): Hmm, maining King K.Rool is getting kinda dull, maybe I should start searching for a new main. How 'bout Dedede? I can use the Suck 'n Cuck stategy. Or maybe Meta Knight? Nah, he was an overpowered asshole in Brawl, but he's decayed ever since. Or maybe...
Ryuko: (Y/N) here will be the Vice-President along with Mako.
(Y/N): Yeah, I'll be the Vice-Pres-.... Wait, THE f**k?!
(Scene Break)
Later that day, Honnouji Academy hallway
(Y/N) (L/N) was many things, an overpowered-as-f**k careless no-f***s-given jerkass who had a hidden heart of gold, someone who loved to f**k s**t up, a fourth wall destroyer, a scheeming motherfucker, and a guy who many people owed 50 bucks. But above those things, he was a person who, the majority of the time, was lazier than Shikamaru motherfucking Nara.
So when Ryuko told him he was going to be the Fight Club's vice president, he was not happy, at all.
(Y/N): WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU ON ABOUT, CRAZY RED SCISSOR CUNT?!
Ryuko: SHUT THE f**k UP! I MADE YOU THE VICE-PRESIDENT, MAN UP AND ACT LIKE IT!
(Y/N): f**k THAT NOISE! I DON'T WANNA DEAL WITH ALL THOSE RESPONSIBILITIES, I GOT GAMES TO PLAY AND HOURS TO SLEEP THROUGH!
Ryuko: WELL, TOO LATE ASSHOLE, IT'S ALREADY OFFICIAL, SO DEAL WITH IT!
(Y/N): I wanna take that scissor and shove it where the sun doesn't shine... f**k!
As he debated in his mind whether he should or shouldn't attack Ryuko, Mako spoke up in a depressed manner.
Mako: That was so mean! How could you make me president like that, Ryuko?!
Ryuko: Calm down, I know what I'm doing. The focus of the Fight Club is fighting. So when I beat the other presidents, our club's achievements will be recognized, and our reputation will skyrocket! That and it will also improve our living situation, right?
Mako: I can't be a club president! I can't! I can't! I caaaaan't!
(Scene Break)
One Week Later, One Star District
After a whole week of Ryuko challenging club presidents, (Y/N) was chillaxing in his appartment like a baller. He had begrudgingly agreed to take care of some of the club's respinsibilites, due to the fact that it would make Mako's family have a better life. He had heard the news that the Fight Club had reached One-Star status and he wondered in what place they would live in.
After he had calmed down from his rage one week ago, he started to think on what would be the outcome of this Fight Club shenanigan.
(Y/N): Hmm, Kiryuin was smirking when she spoke to Matoi, so she's gotta have a plan. Let's see, what would happen if a poor family suddenly became very rich in a short time?
He paused for a few moments, then widened his eyes as the realization sinked in.
(Y/N): That crafty b***h. She reminds me of her mother *shudder*. Well, if I tell Ryuko she's not going to listen since she's so determined, so might as well keep quiet until reality smacks her in the face.
(Scene Break)
A Few days later
As (Y/N) predicted, Ryuko was fueled by Mako and her family's happiness and kept on challenging more clubs. (Y/N) soon found himself to be overloaded with all the paperwork he needed to process.
I'm sure you know what his reaction to that was, so we won't indulge in it, but if you want a summary: (Y/N) was not happy and decided to give all the work to Mako, who was just as determined to improve her family's situation. It wasn't long before her family rised to two star status.
He noticed that everytime that he met Mako, she seemed colder and less energetic that she once was. He also took note of the glint she had in her eyes, some might say this was noble determination, but he only saw one thing: greed.
He wouldn't admit it, but (Y/N) missed the old Mako.
(Scene Break)
The Next Day, Honnouji Academy, Gym
Ryuko, Mako and (Y/N) entered the gym with dozens upon dozens of students from various athletic clubs battling each other.
You might be wondering 'If (Y/N) gave all the work to Mako, why is he here?'. Well, work or not, he was still the vice-president of the Fight Club, so Mako requested his presence in Ryuko's challenges.
(Y/N): Oi, there's lotsa blood 'round here. Are they killing each other?
Mako: Ok, Ryuko, (Y/N), you're going to fight every single person in this gym?
Ryuko: What?
(Y/N): Wait, what?
Mako: Yup. Since you gave me all the paperwork, I thought that you needed to fight alongside Ryuko. You're strong (Y/N), so the Fight Club will use your strength to help us rise up!
(Y/N): Damn it, I can't believe she could be this smart.
He looked at Ryuko, who stared back with a worried look. He shook his head and turned to the athletes and cracked his knuckles.
(Y/N): Well bend me over and f**k me in a public restroom, this is gettin' outta control. But whatever, it's not like anyone listens to the main character these days... Yo Gear Eyes, let's get to it.
Ryuko: ...Yeah. Let's do it.
They charged at every athlete, with Ryuko slashing and stripping and (Y/N) just flat out punching everyone that got within his eyesight. Soon the gym was filled with defeated students. Ryuko was half-exhausted, while (Y/N) was fine.
Mako: Good work you two! Now let's get over to the next fight. Time is money!
(Y/N): *to Ryuko* You and I need to talk about this s**t.
Ryuko: Yeah, how about in a few days, I gotta think over some things.
(Y/N): Fine, but don't think too much, or it'll be too late.
Mako then took them to their next fight, then another, then another. This soon turned into a routine and she worked the two fighters to the bone. They had over a dozen challenges daily and Mako did all the paperwork. (Y/N) was tired from waiting on Ryuko, so he politely asked (read: rudely demanded) that she come to his apartment to discuss.
(Scene Break)
A Few Days Later, One Star Districts, (Y/N)'s apartment, Night
(Y/N): f**k, where is she?!
The door suddenly knocked and he answered, revealing Ryuko, who had a sheepish look on her face.
Ryuko: Hey, sorry I'm late.
(Y/N): Don't 'sorry I'm late' me! Come on, we got s**t to talk about and I wanna go to bed!
Ryuko entered and sat on the sofa on his living room. She scanned the house, and found it to be quite comfy-looking. (Y/N) arrived and slammed himself on a chair, looking straight at her. There was an awkward silence, and as some of you may know, (Y/N) did not like this.
(Y/N): This s**t's gettin' out of hand.
Ryuko: Tell me about it.
(Y/N): I'm gonna be honest with ya, you did the wrong thing. I mean, I know you mean well, but this is not the right way to 'tear the system down' as you said. What do you think was gonna happen if a family as poor as Mako's, no offense, suddenly became f*****g rich.
Ryuko: You think I don't know? At first this was okay, but after sometime the whole f*****g family came apart, everyone's so cold and just think about money!
(Y/N): That, Ryuko, is called greed. It's like a f*****g drug. Once you have the power, you can't let go, so we gotta do somethin'.
Ryuko: I say we quit.
(Y/N): Hmm?
Ryuko: We quit the Fight Club. Tomorrow's the battle with the Elite Four, and we'll give Mako our resignation cards. I miss the old Mako, the REAL Mako.
(Y/N): Huh, didn't think 'bout that, weird. Oh well, sounds like a good plan to me! Tomorrow we'll quit this s**t.
Ryuko: Then it's settled.
(Y/N): Yep, now can you kindly get the f**k out my house, I'm tired and I wannna sleep.
Ryuko: *smirk* Well good night and f**k you too, asshole. See ya tomorrow.
(Scene Break)
The Next Day, Honnouji Academy, Courtyard Arena
Mako stood smugly in the middle of the courtyard.
Mako: The day when we face the Elite Four is here! If those two win this battle, the Fight Club will stand supreme on the student council! We'll have both honor and all the luxury we can stand!
As she began laughing, two figures came behind her.
Mako: You're both late. The final showdown is here at last!
(Y/N) and Ryuko threw two envelopes to her face.
Mako: What are these?
Ryuko: Our letters of resignation from the club.
Mako: Huh? What are you saying?
(Y/N): Ain't it obvious? We're quitting the Fight Club.
Mako: No! You can't quit, if you do that, we'll be sent back to the slums!
Ryuko: We're fine with that.
(Y/N): Not me. I still have my apartment, I have standards y'know.
Mako: Well I'm not! I'm not going back there, never!
Suddenly a large wardrobe crashed right behind Mako. A bright light shined down on the courtyard, showing Satsuki had stepped forth from her tower.
Satsuki: Fight Club President Mako Mankanshoku! Your Two-Star Goku Uniform is inside that wardrobe!
Mako: My uniform?
Satsuki: If you wish to preserve your current social standing and lifestyle, defeat Ryuko Matoi and (Y/N) (L/N)! If you do, you shall be granted a Three-Star Uniform!
Ryuko: What the f**k? That's playin' dirty, Kiryuin!
Satsuki: The choice of whether to accept lies within Mankanshoku.
Ryuko: You b***h! Life Fiber Synchronize: Kamui Senketsu!
Satsuki: Don't be so hasty. I am not the one you face today.
(Y/N): Oh boy...
Before anyone could notice, Mako had put on her Two Star Goku Uniform and prepared to fight.
Mako: Fight Club-spec Two-Star Goku Uniform! Fight Club President Mako Mankanshoku.
Ryuko: Damn...
(Y/N): Is this a f*****g Jojo reference?! Cuz the only thing that remains is a 'Yare Yare Daze' and we're good to go!
Mako: Ryuko! (Y/N)! Say your prayers!
Mako charged after them. (Y/N) steeled himself and got into a stance, but Ryuko got ahead of him and clashed with her in the middle of the courtyard. He decided to keep his distance and let the two duke it out, cuz he was too lazy for this s**t, bruh. As the fight continued, the Mankanshoku family arrived.
(Y/N): Is that Mako's family? Jeez, I almost can't recognize them.
Barazo: Mako, what are you...
Ryuko: Stop! Mako's not in her right mind now! You'll put yourselves in danger if you try to stop her!
The family ignored her and went to sit at the audience stands.
Barazo: Hurry up and beat the tar out of those two!
Sukuyo: Yes, crush them!
Mataro: Send them straight to hell!
(Y/N): The f**k, you guys?! Ya ain't gonna try and stop her?
Barazo: Sorry, (Y/N). But we can't give up the lifestyle to which we've accustomed.
Sukuyo: Don't worry sweetie! We'll make sure to enjoy life for you, too!
Satsuki: Behold, Matoi! This is human nature in its purest form! Prosperity will lead to greed, and greed will lead to downfall! Once they have a taste of wordly pleasures, they are enslave by them forever! Truly, pigs in human clothing! And pigs, are to be tamed!
Mako kept on beating Ryuko, who could finish her off, but didn't because she was a friend. Mako threw a hard punch that sent Ryuko flying away, leaving (Y/N) by himself. Mako noticed him and charged immediately.
(Y/N): ...Alright Mako... you asked for it.
Faster than anyone could have noticed, he appeared in front of Mako while she was still charging at him. He then c****d his fist back and prepared himself. It was then when an emotion was felt throughout the battlefield.
DEATH
He immediately threw his fist at Mako's face and she saw her whole life in front of her. She looked back and saw how happy she was with her family and Ryuko, despite being poor. She realized that her family had fallen apart and even cheered for her to beat her only friends. She felt immense regret and closed her eyes.
She didn't know that (Y/N) saw this and smirked. His fist neared her face and then...
Mako: Owie!
The reason why she wasn't a bloddy paste on the ground was beacuse he had stopped himself and just flicked her in the forehead. Mako then began sobbing.
(Y/N): Finally realized it,huh?
Mako: *sniff* Dad, Mom...why weren't you trying to stop me?!
Barazo: ...
Mako: When I becamed club president and our live improved, I thought we had a sparkle in our eyes! But they were nasty glints, weren't they?! We're the worst! Dad and all you guys too! And so am I!
(Y/N) jumped away just in time for Mako to punch a giant crater through the battlefield.
(Y/N): Whew, that was a rush! Oi, Gear Eyes, she's fine now.
Ryuko: ...
(Y/N): Hmm? Oi, what's with the silence...
He paused as he saw around the arena. The majority of the students were passed out, while the minority looked downright terrified, including Mako's family. The Elite Four seemed fine at a simple glance but he focused and noticed they we're slightly shaking. Satsuki seemed the least effected, since she only had her eyes widened and a tighter grip on her katana.
(Y/N): Oh... Maybe taking the One Punch Man approach wasn't the best idea...
Ryuko walked up to him with slighly fearful eyes.
Ryuko: (Y/N)... What was that?
(Y/N): Uhhh... What was what?
Ryuko: Don't f**k around, y'know what I'm talkin' about!
(Y/N): Okay, okay, sheesh. I wanted to scare Mako so that she realizes the truth. 'Someone's true self shows when they're about to die', so I took that approach.
Ryuko: If you punched her you probably would, no, you would have killed her!
(Y/N): In my defense, I wasn't going to punch her anyway, just scare her.
Ryuko: How can you be so careless about this?
(Y/N): How can you be such a drama queen about this? I literally just said that I wouldn't punch her, so why be worried when she wasn't in any danger in the first place.
Ryuko looked conflicted, on one hand, he was right. On the other hand, she couldn't help but have the feeling that if Mako didn't change her ways at the last second, she would be dead.
Mako: Waaait!
HALLELUJAH
Mako appeared between them, still in her uniform.
Mako: (Y/N) didn't do anything bad! He didn't kill me, so there's no problem! He could've taken another way, but he solved things in the end!
(Y/N): Yeah! Mako to the rescue!
Ryuko: But Mako...
Mako: Don't worry Ryuko, I'm fine now! As of this moment, the Fight Club is disbanded! I, Mako Mankanshoku will go back to being a No-Star!
Ryuko:*sigh* I'll take your word for it, Mako *To (Y/N)* Don't think you're off the hook.
(Y/N) only picked his nose like a certain silver samurai.
Ryuko: Kiryuin! Humans aren't as weak as you say they are! People can supress their desires though sheer willpower!
(Y/N): Or forget them, since they're about to die.
Mako: Here you go, Ryuko!
Mako threw her Two-Star uniform towards Ryuko. One 'Fiber Lost' and it was no more. For some reason, fireworks went off when this happened. Mako's family tore off their expensive clothing and went to reunite with them.
(Y/N): The hell? Who set those fireworks up?... Whatever, I need to look for a new main, I'm outta here.
And so, (Y/N) left quietly to begin his quest for a new main. Meanwhile, two pairs of blue eyes stared at his back.
Ryuko: I can't help to have the feelin' that he would've killed Mako...but he's (Y/N), he wouldn't...right?
Satsuki: Such killing intent. This confirms my theory that he has strength beyond that of a Kamui. And yet... why do I have the feeling that this is but a fraction of his true power?
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