As Fubuki and Goro arrived at the scene after receiving a phone call from Kenji stating that Aokiji was involved in a situation concerning his quirk, they were immediately greeted by multiple members of the media as they stepped out of their car. The reporters were eager to get a statement about the heroism of their son, who had not hesitated to use his quirk—despite it being illegal—to save those in need. Both Fubuki and Goro accepted the interviews, being more accustomed to dealing with the media.
"Mrs. Fubuki, can you comment on your son's heroism, as he saved many lives today, even at the cost of using his quirk illegally?" a reporter asked, holding a microphone toward her.
"I don't have the full story yet, so I can't fully comment on the situation," Fubuki replied. "But if what I've heard is true, then I am very proud of my son. He showed the heart of a true hero. It means we're doing the right thing in raising him."
"What about the repercussions of his actions? He did use his quirk illegally. Would you use your connections to have the potential charges dropped?" another reporter asked, his tone slightly more confrontational. He was one of those reporters known for asking loaded questions just to provoke a reaction.
"As his mother, of course I'd do everything I can to protect him. But I don't think that'll be necessary here," Fubuki said firmly. "I find it hard to believe anyone would complain about him using his quirk to save lives. It's not like he attacked someone, right?" She didn't seem to care if her words were taken out of context.
Meanwhile, Goro was having a great time being interviewed.
"Mr. Goro, how are you liking Japan so far?" one interviewer asked, sticking to a simple question, knowing Goro had a reputation for answering with obscenities.
"Well, it's great. My family and I are living without any interruptions, and my privacy is really protected here," Goro answered calmly. The reporters kept their questions careful and neutral, avoiding anything that could provoke him. After about five minutes, the police escorted Fubuki and Goro away from the reporters, leading them to a nearby car where Kenji and Aokiji were waiting. Peeking inside, they saw Aokiji lounging lazily, while Kenji reviewed some documents they would need to sign.
"Well, well, a prodigal son in the back of a police vehicle. Didn't think I'd see this scene so soon—but here we are," Goro said, teasing Aokiji, who simply rolled his eyes at his father's comment. Fubuki, meanwhile, looked at Aokiji with a proud expression, knowing in her heart that what he had done was the right thing, even if it broke the rules.
"Let's go, sweetie," Fubuki said to Aokiji, clearly ready to take him home—something Goro also seemed to agree with.
"Alright, Mom," Aokiji replied as he stepped out of the car. The moment he did, reporters and cameramen erupted, snapping countless photos. The bright flashes nearly blinded Aokiji, who wasn't wearing sunglasses, unlike his parents, who were clearly used to this kind of scene.
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A week after the incident, as the news finally stopped reporting on Aokiji, a piece of good news suddenly arrived: the custom bike he had requested from his parents had finally been delivered. It was crafted from a special kind of metal resistant to wear and tear, and it featured an advanced design—an electromagnetically suspended wheel system, similar to the one seen in Big Hero 6. However, unlike that bike, this one could reach speeds of nearly Mach 3.
"Here, this is a gift from us—so you don't have to spend your allowance building a bike," Fubuki said as she presented the gift to Aokiji. Goro stood beside her, both parents clearly proud. They had gone to great lengths to make this happen, contacting a sponsored scientist on I-Island to fast-track the production. The bike had already been in its prototype phase, but thanks to a sudden surge of funding from the Kuzan family, it was completed in record time, showcasing the sheer power of wealth.
"Never hit anyone with this at full speed—they'd explode on impact," Goro warned grimly, painting a disturbingly vivid image that sent a chill down Aokiji's spine.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful," Aokiji replied, trying to brush off the mental image while reassuring them. "But I'm definitely going to try this out."
Aokiji rode a bike for the first time since arriving in the My Hero Academia world. Until now, he had always been driven wherever he needed to go. The freedom felt foreign—but welcome. As he pedaled through the quiet streets, he eventually found a nearby beach that looked perfect for a trail ride.
Without hesitation, Aokiji did something he'd always wanted to try: just like Kuzan from One Piece, he biked straight toward the sea—freezing a path beneath his wheels as he went. Ice formed in a smooth, glistening trail beneath the tires, allowing him to ride effortlessly over the ocean surface.
"Hahahahaha! I can see why Kuzan uses a bike as his main transportation. This is actually fun!" Aokiji thought, a wide grin spreading across his face as the salty wind hit him.
As he realized he was getting farther from the shore, he began pedaling faster, freezing the path ahead more rapidly. The combination of speed and precision turned the ride into a spontaneous training session—a test of both his physical endurance and control over his quirk.