Chapter 22
Title: The Ancestor
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Third Person POV. -- 2nd Of November -- 2415
[ Benihana Estate ]
It's the second day of the new month, Retsu having been discharged from the hospital just 2 days later after her interrogations.
The investigators looked and unearthed every nook and cranny of the sight where Retsu had dissapeared from, but no matter what they did they couldn't find the cause of who or how she could have just vanished before appearing again from the forest north of the city.
And they'd never know either. Because the cause of Retsu's disappearance was all her own doing in the first place.
She used her movement technique, her form so fast and blurry that cameras weren't able to capture her. But just in case she avoided them too while sprinting after Machia.
Currently it's Sunday, an off works day where the Benihanas can spend some time together at home. But...
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"Miu-san? Have you seen Retsu anywhere? I can't find her wherever i look. " Benihana Kie, the Matriarch of the Benihana Family, is currently walking through the halls of her mansion, asking maids and butlers left and right for her missing daughter since this morning.
"Oh, no my lady. Last i saw her was this morning at breakfast, after that i haven't seen her since. " A maid of the mansion, Miu answers her matriarch who is walking through the hall where she was cleaning, –leading to the matriarch letting out a sigh.
"She's probably in the library, studying as usual. Thank you for your hard work, Miu-san. " Kie says, before she starts walking toward's the library, leaving behind the maid who bows at her slightly before continuing on her work.
Benihana Kie is currently wearing a loose Kimono style clothing, everything about it being traditional with the primary colors of light pink and white. Her outfit also dons flower desigs to it, making the dress look more beautiful.
Her long, luscious black hair is tied behind her head, a flower clip holding it there in order to not get in her way.
Kie has always been more of a tradition loving woman, with Tetsuya donning more casual clothing, –a complete contrast to their younger ages.
Retsu on the other hand, has gone after her father in this regard, choosing to wear more casual clothings instead of more traditional ones like her mother.
As Kie gets before the wooden sliding doors that lead inside the mansion's library, she knocks lightly before she enters, not even waiting for acknowledgement from the room's accupant.
She enters, and walks into the room, many books of varying degrees and for different age classes inside bookshelves that are scattered around the large room.
She walks forward, and spots her daughter sitting in her usual spot, stacks of books scattered around the mahogany desk she's occupying, her head inside another book as she turns it's pages every few seconds.
"What are you looking for? " Kie questions, now having arrived and sat down on another chair besides her daughter.
Retsu plops her head up, her darker sky blue irises locking on Kie's, before she puts down the book.
"I'm looking for Information about our Ancestor, the first Benihana. Do you know of him mother? Or does Father or Grandfather know anything? " She asks,
"Oh, the first? What makes you ask about him? " Kie puts a finger under her chin as she contemplates, her eyes looking up a little and her lips pressed, trying to remember anything regarding that man,
"Well, I know that he was the first person who had been recorded to manifest a blood manipulation quirk, as well as the one who went on to make the foundation of what the Benihana family is to this generation.
He was also a major help in the establishment of the Hero Public Safety Commission, being the man who rallied many and became a leader for that era's heroes.
Back in the day, the hero system was still new, so he was the person who gathered people to its cause and was the reason why it's so popular nowadays. " Kie informs, leading to Retsu giving out a sigh.
"Yeah I know all of that. Benihana Kuroine was the first person to ever become a hero, as well as the one who led people during the chaotic eras when quirks were first manifesting.
I'm talking more about his personal characteristics. What was he like? What level of strength was he able to exude? What characteristics did his physical appearance have? Things like that. "
Retsu asks, her brows slightly furrowed, 'how was he even able to become that popular without All For One going after him. ' this last question, she doesn't voice out verbally.
"What has made you so interested in our ancestors, Retsu? You usually look more to the future, don't you? " Kie asks, a frown on her face, "regardless, you should be getting ready right about now. The ceremony is all the way at Tokyo this year, so we're going to be late if we don't head out in a few hours. "
After telling her daughter that, Kie stands up and starts leaving the room, "tell me if you need personal help with the dress we've picked up for you. I'll be in the common room.
Your father is also close to getting home from his agency, he'll be here in a few minutes or so before we head out, so get ready soon dear. " Kie says, before she exits the room, leaving behind a not quite pleased Retsu,
'She didn't dodge the question, just here to inform me of the ceremony. So she wouldn't be involved or trying to hide the info from me for some reason.
Guess I'll ask either Father or Grandfather later. ' Retsu gets up before starting to collect the books on the table, putting them in their bookshelves before she heads out towards her room.
Retsu enters her room, before she heads to her walk in closet, going towards the section where she put the clothes she bought with her mother after the Kiyashi Mall incident.
Minutes later and she's done, exiting her room and heading towards their family dojo until her father gets home, planning on asking her Grandfather some questions about this ancestor of theirs.
Why is she so adamant about knowing about him you may ask? Well, it has ties to the dreams she's been having ever since she woke up after the Gigantomachia fight.
Retsu has been having dreams, the same ones she's been having since her reincarnation into this world.
'That man I keep seeing in my dreams, the one under the hood, I'm 40% sure he's the one who's made this family real in this world.
Now the question left is this: Was he a reincarnator or something too? No other character like him was ever mentioned in the original work.
Or maybe not, maybe my reincarnation has affected the past too somehow and not just the future. ' regardless of the answer, Retsu plans on finding out everything she can about this ancestor of hers.
Minutes later and she enters their family dojo, seeing her Grandfather sitting on a cushion in seiza style, his eyes closed and his slightly spiky grey hair slicked back.
Retsu approaches him, before she takes the seat in front of Hiroshi, sitting in the similar style he does, her dress being a little uncomfortable for the style but nothing she can't tolerate.
The moment she sits, Hiroshi opens his eyes, his brows perpetually creased and his grey eyes fixing on Retsu. "What do you want? Shouldn't you be on your way to that ceremony with your parents? " He asks,
"Father isn't home yet so we're waiting for him. " She informs, getting a grunt and a slight nod from the retired pro.
"So, you didn't tell me your reason for visiting." He says, his eyes closing again,
" I'm here to know more about my ancestor. Specifically about The First, Benihana Kuroine. "
Hiroshi opens his eyes slightly, his brows furrowing further, "and what is the reason you're after this knowledge? " He asks, locking eyes with the 12 years old girl.
"Just pure curiosity. " She says, eyes not flinching under the elder's scrutiny.
"Just Pure Curiosity huh. And you expect me to believe that. " He states more than accuses, before giving out a sigh,
"I don't know much about him. My father only knew of his unusual capabilities. He was taught about Kuroine from his father, and his grandfather before him.
Your father Tetsuya also knows of this, and I really don't see any reason why you shouldn't as the future head of the family. " Hiroshi says, before he takes a breath and gives it out.
"Listen well. The story of the first Benihana, the greatest hero of his time, a time where the first quirks were manifesting, and there was chaos in the whole world. " He says, having Retsu's full attention.
"Benihana Kuroine was an enigmatic man, somone who even his descendants didn't know much about.
His quirk was the first ever blood manipulation quirk, and it didn't have anything else to it.
But despite that, he was able to become the greatest hero of his time.
He trained, he kept using his ability, and he made that basic blood manipulation quirk one of the strongest abilities of its time.
We have some records saved in the library regarding this information that I'm sure you've read by now,
Kuroine was rumored to have become the formidable man that he became in only a few months after he started training. His potential was said to be the best.
He made the foundation of what our current generation's core quirk ability is.
Some say it's because of his Quirk's main factor being in his genes, –his DNA, so that's why he was able to pass it on through the next generations, making our blood manipulation ability become both legendary and Inherent.
He was also one of the core reasons that helped the government establish the commission we call the HPSC. " Hiroshi explains, his eyes closed the whole time and making Retsu slowly frown with every info she hears, information that she's already known. However...
"But that is all the things you've already known about, I'm sure.
You're here to learn about him personally, aren't you? " Hiroshi opens his eyes, seeing the frowning girl who nods,
"Well I'm afraid I don't know much about him, nor did my father or his father before him.
But there is one key thing that we do know of him that isn't recorded anywhere. " He says, making Retsu lower her gaze a little. Her mouth in a frown and concentrating in order to understand what she hears fully.
"Benihana Kuroine was said to have a lover, a woman who always followed him around, but never fought herself. " Hiroshi says, making Retsu's brows furrow.
"She was described as wearing a traditional japanese clothing, a prominent white haori on top of a black hakama. "
Retsu's eyes widen internally!
'That's! That's a Captain's Uniform!
So she was reincarnated also? But who is she? Soi-fon? Isane? Maybe Rukia-san? ' Retsu internally questions, while outwardly her expression doesn't change, having put a lot of effort into not making any sudden movement.
"This woman, do we have anything on her? Her name? Her physical characteristics? Anything? " Retsu asks.
"In terms of appearance, she was described as having long black hair and sky blue eyes. She was also described to be around 155 to 160 cm, though the details aren't concrete.
But in other ways, no, We don't have anything on the woman. Kuroine himself must have not wanted her to be known, and it seems his son also didn't pry into it.
Maybe she was just one of his lovers, I've heard he had made love left and right a lot in his time. Though I'm not sure how much of that is true. " Hiroshi finishes, leading to Retsu looking down and contemplating.
'Blue eyes instead of Red. Though I shouldn't rule the idea out just yet. In today's society, changing ones eye colors can be very simple.'
Regardless, Retsu's trip here to the dojo has atleast bore some fruits, –however small it may be. 'I should try hard in order to talk to that figure in my dreams, at least try and learn of their name,
As for the male figure, his likelihood of being Kuroine has gone up from the initial 40% chance. I should try and learn of him too.'
Retsu stands up from her seat, giving Hiroshi a curt bow before she turns and walks out.
'If they are the same people as the ones Grandfather just said, then I need to figure out what they are doing inside my dreams.
At this point I've been having that same dream since the day I've reincarnated in this world. I'm not dumb enough to believe them to only be mere dreams, they have to have a meaning. '
Retsu exits the dojo, in front of her a maid coming her way. "My lady, your father is home and they are waiting for you in the common area. " She bows and informs, leading to Retsu giving a nod before she starts walking into the mansion.
'If the ones who are in my dreams are the same people that Grandfather is describing, then i need to know their reason for being here.
How would this even work anyway? Is it the same as a vestige world or something? A phenomenon similar to One For All that can be past down through DNA? I need to find out. ' Retsu tells herself.
Though her finding the answer may take a while, considering the lack of information regarding this whole thing...
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[Tokyo Prefecture]
Within Tokyo prefecture, there is a city of nights. It is Tokyo's center place, where the wealthy or those with money comes to spend their nights in intertainment.
Coloring lights of different varieties give the region light, and despite it being night time, many are seen walking the streets of this bustling place.
Holographic monitors are donning every skyscraper or buildings that are here within this region, with a lot of buildings ranging from Casino's, or other Intertainment areas dominating the main streets of this place.
There are also many fancy Restaurants, Night Clubs, or stadiums where music bands or other Stars perform for the population and their fans.
Amidst this bustling street, where every second one can see luxury cars passing by, there is one such vehicle that catches the eyes of the pedestrians walking around.
A sleek, black as the night sports car that has golden colorings donning its plating, making it feel as if it's glowing gold bespite it's prominent black color. It's seen speeding through the main street.
[Car Image]
It rounds corners and speeds up, making it's roaring engine audible even through this bustling place.
Finally though, after it rounds a few corners of the main street, it comes to a stop in front of a busy building. Specifically, a building that is being crowded by many people in fancy dresses, some being outside and talking with one another, others heading inside through the main gates.
Many of these people are actually known buisness holders, and those who contribute to the hero society in one way or another, even pro heroes, famous or otherwise.
The black and gold accented sports car comes to a stop in front of the entrance, a little red carpet coming down from the entrance and stairs, before it ends besides the vehicle.
The door to its driver's seat is opened, and out steps the man known to the world as the number 3 pro hero.
Benihana Tetsuya, in his fancy black and gold golored coat and clothing, closes the driver's door before circling his car. He goes to the other passenger's seat, before he opens the door and offers his right gloved hand inside.
A slender and fair skinned hand accepts his, before Benihana Kie exits the vehicle, donning a matching outfit to her husband's.
From the opened door of the vehicle another ravenet exits after her mother, having been sitting in the same seat right beside Kie, the seat being wide enough that the passengers weren't uncomfortable.
She is wearing a dress but hers aren't that prominent, preferring more normal ones than extravagants like her mother and father's.
Retsu doesn't want to become the third wheel who dresses the same as her mother and father.
Besides, She never liked wearing anything too extravagant like her Mother to begin with. Her proportions haven't even grown that much for her to want to don a more luxury dress.
An employee comes forth, Tetsuya giving him the keys to their vehicle, before the trio begin heading inside.
Tetsuya is to the left most, with Kie in the middle, her hands holding his gigantic Bicep with Retsu to her right.
Their walking forward draw quite the attention, Tetsuya practically being a Celebrity in the whole of Japan and even beyond, Kie a very well known doctor from Hinode, and Retsu having the title of Heart Of Japan for a reason, –even if her license is now revoked.
'Alright. Let's scout a future opponent shall we. ' Retsu let's a smirk don her face,
'Let the party begin~'
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Authors Note/ Next chapter I'll reveal the outfits so don't worry.
Let us see what this Autho- I-I mean I will be cooking in the next episode.
What characters will Retsu meet next? What other unexpected turns will this story take?
Let us find out in future chapters!
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