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Giorno Ask blog! NO NSFW! One ask at a time, please.

[that-one-italian]

Rules:

No NSFW asks or reblogs.

No repetition.

One ask at a time.

Do not godmode (invincibility without weakness; infinite power; etc).

ALL POSTS THAT STEM FROM ASKS (unless mentioned otherwise with the #giorno reblogs tag) ARE NON-CANON

TIMELINE:

Normal events of part 5 until they meet Trish > Mista is injured, so they do not fly out to find the boss > Diavolo comes to them, but they flee to Rome > Giorno and gang find SCR, but Polnareff stops it from switching them around > Giorno is given the Requiem Arrow> YOU ARE HERE > Diavolo falls > The future.

[that-one-italian]

Giorno just saying you should look into using your stand to create more fungi because you could be EVIL with it.

Someone pisses you off? BAM now they got a yeast infection

Want some nice wine but don't feel like running to the store? Instant fermentation with Gold Experience

Feel like tripping? Wait nvm you wouldn't do that

You also have the capacity to make infinite poison or medicine depending on what you need!

Honestly, not a bad idea. Thanks, anon.

[that-one-italian]

GIORNO PLEASE MARRY ME IM YOUR BIGGEST FAN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH , I SPECIALIZE IN EVERYTHING YOURE GOOD AT, I PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT YOU

Please please please please please please

That's a little something we call "parasocial", I'm afraid. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to say no. I do appreciate the sentiment, however.

[the-ninth-wielder]

[Several recent reports had been streaming in of strange anomalies around Musutafu, namely a strange man capable of seemingly teleporting. He had quickly made a name for himself as The Boss, and Isuku was sent out to find him. As he approached the place where one could speak to The Boss in hopes of being recruited, Isuku noticed a man in a hoodie trailing him.]

- @the-king-of-crimson

Deku, slowly turned around, fully looking at the man. He narrowed his eyes, but stayed calm and kept his cool, starting off without violence. “Who are you?” He questioned.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[The young man looked up, startled.]

"I-I'm Vinegar D-Doppio, why? I-I-I'm just walking ho-home."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku gained some confusion, not meaning to startle the man as he held his hands out awkwardly smiling. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare. But it’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be out here.”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He started to respond, but interrupted him self with an imitation of a cell phone.]

"Oh, sorry! One minute."

[He made a phone with his hand, and started to walk behind a lamp post. Instead of Doppio, though, the man that walked out...]

[He tossed the shirt aside, cracking his back.]

"Thank you, Doppio. I'll take it from here."

[He looked over to Isuku.]

"The Boss, at your service."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s eyes widened in shock, but he wasted no time, immediately getting into a fighting stance, one for all visibly activating around him. “You’re the villain I’ve been sent after!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo raised an eyebrow at him.]

"Villain? Hardly. And... you? You can't be more than a high-schooler, and you've been sent after the most infamous crime boss to ever life? That seems... unintelligent."

[Suddenly, Diavolo was standing on a nearby lamppost, face obscured by the darkness.]

"What will you do to me, boy? Nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’ll do the best I can!” He yelled out confidently. He then held out his arms and flicked his fingers, sending a powerful shockwave towards the boss.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo had no trouble, disappearing before the Shockwave reached him. He reappeared directly behind Isuku, King Crimson's detached arm already in motion backhanding him. Isuku went flying with the force of the impact.]

"Weak."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s danger sense picked up the presence of diavolo behind him, but he didn’t see him move at all! How did he hit him?! Deku got sent flying into a tree, but quickly recovered, doing something with his hands. “Transmission: Third gear.” Suddenly, Deku rocketed back at the boss, his speed massively increased.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo dissappeared again, reappearing far away.]

"Nothing you do is sufficient enough. You will fail, inevitably."

[He dissappeared, reappearing in the instant before King Crimson's hand hit Isuku square in the face, once again launching him before he could even process him being there.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

This time, deku got launched upward, still confused on what was going on with this man. Deku then emitted a thick cloud of purple smoke, obscuring himself. Then, suddenly, he came up from behind the boss, aiming a dropkick to his back.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He dissappeared again, King Crimson fully manifesting. He slammed down with both arms, directly smashing into Isuku, then followed up with a low punch to Deku's spine, launching him.]

"I will give you credit. King Crimson should have already punched a hole through you, yet you remain standing. I am impressed, for that part."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku coughed up blood upon the strike to his spine, hitting a nearby tree. ‘Something’s off…’ Deku thought to himself.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo walked through the smoke, looming. King Crimson hovered behind him, clear in Deku's eye.]

"Have you given up, yet? Admit defeat, and I will spare your life. Run home, tell them you found nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’d rather die than give up.” Deku said defiantly. If he wanted to hit him, he’d have to try and predict where he’d teleport. Or so he thought. It was better than nothing. To test his theory, he lunged, throwing a punch, relying on his danger sense.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He indeed vanished, reappearing again across the street.]

"You think yourself special? So be it."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Damn it!” He said angrily. He could never hope to beat this man if he couldn’t even land a hit on him. It seemed impossible.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He appeared directly in front of him, King Crimson swinging. Punch after punch, in a rapid barrage, with the last punch a powerful one that launched him. He started walking again, King Crimson's gaze piercing.]

"You. Will. Never. Beat. ME."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Even with danger sense alerting him of every attack, deku was unable to react to or block any of them. The punches hit like trucks, the last one launching him across the forest. But he didn’t stay down.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson blurred into view, a looming figure glowing hot pink, along with Diavolo.]

"I can end this. I do not wish to. Walk away, child. Things are at hand much greater than you."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I don’t know what your plans are… but i won’t let you hurt anyone! I’ll fight you until my last breath!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo was suddenly behind him, though out of range. King Crimson, however, was right there. He grabbed Isuku's head, hands like vice grips, and began to squeeze.]

"That can he arranged."

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Suddenly, multiple large and very loud explosions went off around the combatants, a new one entering the scene. “Hey, jackass! Stop spouting your bullshit to Izuku. He’ll never listen!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson and Diavolo disappeared, reappearing behind the new kid with arm in motion. Bakugo launched across the area, crashing through a building.]

"I will take my leave. We will meet again."

[He dissappeared.]

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Bakugo slammed his fist into the building as hard as he could, denting it. “Damn coward!” He yelled out, but the boss was gone. Bakugo then went to help his injured friend, bringing him back to U.A.

[that-one-italian]

[Later in the week, Giorno managed to arrange a meeting with Isuku Midoriya, to talk with him. Isuku walked in to Giorno with his feet on the coffee table.]

"Oh, hello. Sit with me. We need to talk."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Though a bit confused at the sudden meeting, deku calmly took his seat.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno waited until Isuku was seated, then he took his feet down, sitting normally.]

"You've met the Boss, I take it? What can you tell me from the encounter?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Well, I unfortunately wasn’t able to learn of. His quirk was unlike any i had ever seen. If Kacchan hadn’t shown up, I could have died.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno nodded. After a brief pause...]

"Could you see a figure beside him? Floating there, acting as if it was one with him?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Yeah. It was strong and fast too.”

[that-one-italian]

[He nodded again. Suddenly, Golden Experience formed behind him, floating soundlessly.]

"What you saw wasn't a quirk, Isuku. It was a Stand. They gained that name because when active, they appear to stand beside you."

[Golden Experience melted away.]

"Normally, stands cannot be perceived by those without one. Either you have a dormant stand, or because you were exposed for so long, you gained perception. If you have a quirk, I'm inclined to believe it was the latter."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku thought for a moment before responding. “Then why send me. Why not someone like you? And it’s Izuku.”

[that-one-italian]

[He blinked.]

"That's how they said your name. Isuku. Okay, Izuku. They didn't send me because they didn't know I existed. No Stand users should be here, but because of The Boss, I believe, we are. I don't know his plan, but it can't be good."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I had a feeling. Unfortunately, I’m still healing from our encounter. I can’t fight him right now.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno leaned forward, Golden Experience's arm extending out.]

"Hold still."

[With precision, he healed Izuku's wounds one at a time, leaning back when finished. Golden Experience's arm retracted.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku held out his arms, noticing and feeling that his injuries were gone. “I guess that settles things.”

[that-one-italian]

"Tell me, was there anything unusual? Anything at all?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Unusual? No. But he was extremely powerful. Too fast for me to hit.”

[that-one-italian]

[He thought for a moment.]

"Next time, bring a friend, and a watch. Keep a very close eye on that watch, okay? I have a theory. Goodbye, for now."

[He stood.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

[Several recent reports had been streaming in of strange anomalies around Musutafu, namely a strange man capable of seemingly teleporting. He had quickly made a name for himself as The Boss, and Isuku was sent out to find him. As he approached the place where one could speak to The Boss in hopes of being recruited, Isuku noticed a man in a hoodie trailing him.]

- @the-king-of-crimson

Deku, slowly turned around, fully looking at the man. He narrowed his eyes, but stayed calm and kept his cool, starting off without violence. “Who are you?” He questioned.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[The young man looked up, startled.]

"I-I'm Vinegar D-Doppio, why? I-I-I'm just walking ho-home."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku gained some confusion, not meaning to startle the man as he held his hands out awkwardly smiling. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare. But it’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be out here.”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He started to respond, but interrupted him self with an imitation of a cell phone.]

"Oh, sorry! One minute."

[He made a phone with his hand, and started to walk behind a lamp post. Instead of Doppio, though, the man that walked out...]

[He tossed the shirt aside, cracking his back.]

"Thank you, Doppio. I'll take it from here."

[He looked over to Isuku.]

"The Boss, at your service."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s eyes widened in shock, but he wasted no time, immediately getting into a fighting stance, one for all visibly activating around him. “You’re the villain I’ve been sent after!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo raised an eyebrow at him.]

"Villain? Hardly. And... you? You can't be more than a high-schooler, and you've been sent after the most infamous crime boss to ever life? That seems... unintelligent."

[Suddenly, Diavolo was standing on a nearby lamppost, face obscured by the darkness.]

"What will you do to me, boy? Nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’ll do the best I can!” He yelled out confidently. He then held out his arms and flicked his fingers, sending a powerful shockwave towards the boss.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo had no trouble, disappearing before the Shockwave reached him. He reappeared directly behind Isuku, King Crimson's detached arm already in motion backhanding him. Isuku went flying with the force of the impact.]

"Weak."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s danger sense picked up the presence of diavolo behind him, but he didn’t see him move at all! How did he hit him?! Deku got sent flying into a tree, but quickly recovered, doing something with his hands. “Transmission: Third gear.” Suddenly, Deku rocketed back at the boss, his speed massively increased.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo dissappeared again, reappearing far away.]

"Nothing you do is sufficient enough. You will fail, inevitably."

[He dissappeared, reappearing in the instant before King Crimson's hand hit Isuku square in the face, once again launching him before he could even process him being there.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

This time, deku got launched upward, still confused on what was going on with this man. Deku then emitted a thick cloud of purple smoke, obscuring himself. Then, suddenly, he came up from behind the boss, aiming a dropkick to his back.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He dissappeared again, King Crimson fully manifesting. He slammed down with both arms, directly smashing into Isuku, then followed up with a low punch to Deku's spine, launching him.]

"I will give you credit. King Crimson should have already punched a hole through you, yet you remain standing. I am impressed, for that part."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku coughed up blood upon the strike to his spine, hitting a nearby tree. ‘Something’s off…’ Deku thought to himself.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo walked through the smoke, looming. King Crimson hovered behind him, clear in Deku's eye.]

"Have you given up, yet? Admit defeat, and I will spare your life. Run home, tell them you found nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’d rather die than give up.” Deku said defiantly. If he wanted to hit him, he’d have to try and predict where he’d teleport. Or so he thought. It was better than nothing. To test his theory, he lunged, throwing a punch, relying on his danger sense.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He indeed vanished, reappearing again across the street.]

"You think yourself special? So be it."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Damn it!” He said angrily. He could never hope to beat this man if he couldn’t even land a hit on him. It seemed impossible.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He appeared directly in front of him, King Crimson swinging. Punch after punch, in a rapid barrage, with the last punch a powerful one that launched him. He started walking again, King Crimson's gaze piercing.]

"You. Will. Never. Beat. ME."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Even with danger sense alerting him of every attack, deku was unable to react to or block any of them. The punches hit like trucks, the last one launching him across the forest. But he didn’t stay down.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson blurred into view, a looming figure glowing hot pink, along with Diavolo.]

"I can end this. I do not wish to. Walk away, child. Things are at hand much greater than you."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I don’t know what your plans are… but i won’t let you hurt anyone! I’ll fight you until my last breath!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo was suddenly behind him, though out of range. King Crimson, however, was right there. He grabbed Isuku's head, hands like vice grips, and began to squeeze.]

"That can he arranged."

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Suddenly, multiple large and very loud explosions went off around the combatants, a new one entering the scene. “Hey, jackass! Stop spouting your bullshit to Izuku. He’ll never listen!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson and Diavolo disappeared, reappearing behind the new kid with arm in motion. Bakugo launched across the area, crashing through a building.]

"I will take my leave. We will meet again."

[He dissappeared.]

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Bakugo slammed his fist into the building as hard as he could, denting it. “Damn coward!” He yelled out, but the boss was gone. Bakugo then went to help his injured friend, bringing him back to U.A.

[that-one-italian]

[Later in the week, Giorno managed to arrange a meeting with Isuku Midoriya, to talk with him. Isuku walked in to Giorno with his feet on the coffee table.]

"Oh, hello. Sit with me. We need to talk."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Though a bit confused at the sudden meeting, deku calmly took his seat.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno waited until Isuku was seated, then he took his feet down, sitting normally.]

"You've met the Boss, I take it? What can you tell me from the encounter?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Well, I unfortunately wasn’t able to learn of. His quirk was unlike any i had ever seen. If Kacchan hadn’t shown up, I could have died.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno nodded. After a brief pause...]

"Could you see a figure beside him? Floating there, acting as if it was one with him?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Yeah. It was strong and fast too.”

[that-one-italian]

[He nodded again. Suddenly, Golden Experience formed behind him, floating soundlessly.]

"What you saw wasn't a quirk, Isuku. It was a Stand. They gained that name because when active, they appear to stand beside you."

[Golden Experience melted away.]

"Normally, stands cannot be perceived by those without one. Either you have a dormant stand, or because you were exposed for so long, you gained perception. If you have a quirk, I'm inclined to believe it was the latter."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku thought for a moment before responding. “Then why send me. Why not someone like you? And it’s Izuku.”

[that-one-italian]

[He blinked.]

"That's how they said your name. Isuku. Okay, Izuku. They didn't send me because they didn't know I existed. No Stand users should be here, but because of The Boss, I believe, we are. I don't know his plan, but it can't be good."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I had a feeling. Unfortunately, I’m still healing from our encounter. I can’t fight him right now.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno leaned forward, Golden Experience's arm extending out.]

"Hold still."

[With precision, he healed Izuku's wounds one at a time, leaning back when finished. Golden Experience's arm retracted.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku held out his arms, noticing and feeling that his injuries were gone. “I guess that settles things.”

[that-one-italian]

"Tell me, was there anything unusual? Anything at all?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

[Several recent reports had been streaming in of strange anomalies around Musutafu, namely a strange man capable of seemingly teleporting. He had quickly made a name for himself as The Boss, and Isuku was sent out to find him. As he approached the place where one could speak to The Boss in hopes of being recruited, Isuku noticed a man in a hoodie trailing him.]

- @the-king-of-crimson

Deku, slowly turned around, fully looking at the man. He narrowed his eyes, but stayed calm and kept his cool, starting off without violence. “Who are you?” He questioned.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[The young man looked up, startled.]

"I-I'm Vinegar D-Doppio, why? I-I-I'm just walking ho-home."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku gained some confusion, not meaning to startle the man as he held his hands out awkwardly smiling. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare. But it’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be out here.”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He started to respond, but interrupted him self with an imitation of a cell phone.]

"Oh, sorry! One minute."

[He made a phone with his hand, and started to walk behind a lamp post. Instead of Doppio, though, the man that walked out...]

[He tossed the shirt aside, cracking his back.]

"Thank you, Doppio. I'll take it from here."

[He looked over to Isuku.]

"The Boss, at your service."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s eyes widened in shock, but he wasted no time, immediately getting into a fighting stance, one for all visibly activating around him. “You’re the villain I’ve been sent after!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo raised an eyebrow at him.]

"Villain? Hardly. And... you? You can't be more than a high-schooler, and you've been sent after the most infamous crime boss to ever life? That seems... unintelligent."

[Suddenly, Diavolo was standing on a nearby lamppost, face obscured by the darkness.]

"What will you do to me, boy? Nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’ll do the best I can!” He yelled out confidently. He then held out his arms and flicked his fingers, sending a powerful shockwave towards the boss.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo had no trouble, disappearing before the Shockwave reached him. He reappeared directly behind Isuku, King Crimson's detached arm already in motion backhanding him. Isuku went flying with the force of the impact.]

"Weak."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s danger sense picked up the presence of diavolo behind him, but he didn’t see him move at all! How did he hit him?! Deku got sent flying into a tree, but quickly recovered, doing something with his hands. “Transmission: Third gear.” Suddenly, Deku rocketed back at the boss, his speed massively increased.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo dissappeared again, reappearing far away.]

"Nothing you do is sufficient enough. You will fail, inevitably."

[He dissappeared, reappearing in the instant before King Crimson's hand hit Isuku square in the face, once again launching him before he could even process him being there.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

This time, deku got launched upward, still confused on what was going on with this man. Deku then emitted a thick cloud of purple smoke, obscuring himself. Then, suddenly, he came up from behind the boss, aiming a dropkick to his back.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He dissappeared again, King Crimson fully manifesting. He slammed down with both arms, directly smashing into Isuku, then followed up with a low punch to Deku's spine, launching him.]

"I will give you credit. King Crimson should have already punched a hole through you, yet you remain standing. I am impressed, for that part."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku coughed up blood upon the strike to his spine, hitting a nearby tree. ‘Something’s off…’ Deku thought to himself.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo walked through the smoke, looming. King Crimson hovered behind him, clear in Deku's eye.]

"Have you given up, yet? Admit defeat, and I will spare your life. Run home, tell them you found nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’d rather die than give up.” Deku said defiantly. If he wanted to hit him, he’d have to try and predict where he’d teleport. Or so he thought. It was better than nothing. To test his theory, he lunged, throwing a punch, relying on his danger sense.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He indeed vanished, reappearing again across the street.]

"You think yourself special? So be it."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Damn it!” He said angrily. He could never hope to beat this man if he couldn’t even land a hit on him. It seemed impossible.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He appeared directly in front of him, King Crimson swinging. Punch after punch, in a rapid barrage, with the last punch a powerful one that launched him. He started walking again, King Crimson's gaze piercing.]

"You. Will. Never. Beat. ME."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Even with danger sense alerting him of every attack, deku was unable to react to or block any of them. The punches hit like trucks, the last one launching him across the forest. But he didn’t stay down.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson blurred into view, a looming figure glowing hot pink, along with Diavolo.]

"I can end this. I do not wish to. Walk away, child. Things are at hand much greater than you."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I don’t know what your plans are… but i won’t let you hurt anyone! I’ll fight you until my last breath!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo was suddenly behind him, though out of range. King Crimson, however, was right there. He grabbed Isuku's head, hands like vice grips, and began to squeeze.]

"That can he arranged."

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Suddenly, multiple large and very loud explosions went off around the combatants, a new one entering the scene. “Hey, jackass! Stop spouting your bullshit to Izuku. He’ll never listen!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson and Diavolo disappeared, reappearing behind the new kid with arm in motion. Bakugo launched across the area, crashing through a building.]

"I will take my leave. We will meet again."

[He dissappeared.]

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Bakugo slammed his fist into the building as hard as he could, denting it. “Damn coward!” He yelled out, but the boss was gone. Bakugo then went to help his injured friend, bringing him back to U.A.

[that-one-italian]

[Later in the week, Giorno managed to arrange a meeting with Isuku Midoriya, to talk with him. Isuku walked in to Giorno with his feet on the coffee table.]

"Oh, hello. Sit with me. We need to talk."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Though a bit confused at the sudden meeting, deku calmly took his seat.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno waited until Isuku was seated, then he took his feet down, sitting normally.]

"You've met the Boss, I take it? What can you tell me from the encounter?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Well, I unfortunately wasn’t able to learn of. His quirk was unlike any i had ever seen. If Kacchan hadn’t shown up, I could have died.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno nodded. After a brief pause...]

"Could you see a figure beside him? Floating there, acting as if it was one with him?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Yeah. It was strong and fast too.”

[that-one-italian]

[He nodded again. Suddenly, Golden Experience formed behind him, floating soundlessly.]

"What you saw wasn't a quirk, Isuku. It was a Stand. They gained that name because when active, they appear to stand beside you."

[Golden Experience melted away.]

"Normally, stands cannot be perceived by those without one. Either you have a dormant stand, or because you were exposed for so long, you gained perception. If you have a quirk, I'm inclined to believe it was the latter."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku thought for a moment before responding. “Then why send me. Why not someone like you? And it’s Izuku.”

[that-one-italian]

[He blinked.]

"That's how they said your name. Isuku. Okay, Izuku. They didn't send me because they didn't know I existed. No Stand users should be here, but because of The Boss, I believe, we are. I don't know his plan, but it can't be good."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I had a feeling. Unfortunately, I’m still healing from our encounter. I can’t fight him right now.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno leaned forward, Golden Experience's arm extending out.]

"Hold still."

[With precision, he healed Izuku's wounds one at a time, leaning back when finished. Golden Experience's arm retracted.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

[Several recent reports had been streaming in of strange anomalies around Musutafu, namely a strange man capable of seemingly teleporting. He had quickly made a name for himself as The Boss, and Isuku was sent out to find him. As he approached the place where one could speak to The Boss in hopes of being recruited, Isuku noticed a man in a hoodie trailing him.]

- @the-king-of-crimson

Deku, slowly turned around, fully looking at the man. He narrowed his eyes, but stayed calm and kept his cool, starting off without violence. “Who are you?” He questioned.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[The young man looked up, startled.]

"I-I'm Vinegar D-Doppio, why? I-I-I'm just walking ho-home."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku gained some confusion, not meaning to startle the man as he held his hands out awkwardly smiling. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare. But it’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be out here.”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He started to respond, but interrupted him self with an imitation of a cell phone.]

"Oh, sorry! One minute."

[He made a phone with his hand, and started to walk behind a lamp post. Instead of Doppio, though, the man that walked out...]

[He tossed the shirt aside, cracking his back.]

"Thank you, Doppio. I'll take it from here."

[He looked over to Isuku.]

"The Boss, at your service."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s eyes widened in shock, but he wasted no time, immediately getting into a fighting stance, one for all visibly activating around him. “You’re the villain I’ve been sent after!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo raised an eyebrow at him.]

"Villain? Hardly. And... you? You can't be more than a high-schooler, and you've been sent after the most infamous crime boss to ever life? That seems... unintelligent."

[Suddenly, Diavolo was standing on a nearby lamppost, face obscured by the darkness.]

"What will you do to me, boy? Nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’ll do the best I can!” He yelled out confidently. He then held out his arms and flicked his fingers, sending a powerful shockwave towards the boss.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo had no trouble, disappearing before the Shockwave reached him. He reappeared directly behind Isuku, King Crimson's detached arm already in motion backhanding him. Isuku went flying with the force of the impact.]

"Weak."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s danger sense picked up the presence of diavolo behind him, but he didn’t see him move at all! How did he hit him?! Deku got sent flying into a tree, but quickly recovered, doing something with his hands. “Transmission: Third gear.” Suddenly, Deku rocketed back at the boss, his speed massively increased.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo dissappeared again, reappearing far away.]

"Nothing you do is sufficient enough. You will fail, inevitably."

[He dissappeared, reappearing in the instant before King Crimson's hand hit Isuku square in the face, once again launching him before he could even process him being there.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

This time, deku got launched upward, still confused on what was going on with this man. Deku then emitted a thick cloud of purple smoke, obscuring himself. Then, suddenly, he came up from behind the boss, aiming a dropkick to his back.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He dissappeared again, King Crimson fully manifesting. He slammed down with both arms, directly smashing into Isuku, then followed up with a low punch to Deku's spine, launching him.]

"I will give you credit. King Crimson should have already punched a hole through you, yet you remain standing. I am impressed, for that part."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku coughed up blood upon the strike to his spine, hitting a nearby tree. ‘Something’s off…’ Deku thought to himself.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo walked through the smoke, looming. King Crimson hovered behind him, clear in Deku's eye.]

"Have you given up, yet? Admit defeat, and I will spare your life. Run home, tell them you found nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’d rather die than give up.” Deku said defiantly. If he wanted to hit him, he’d have to try and predict where he’d teleport. Or so he thought. It was better than nothing. To test his theory, he lunged, throwing a punch, relying on his danger sense.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He indeed vanished, reappearing again across the street.]

"You think yourself special? So be it."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Damn it!” He said angrily. He could never hope to beat this man if he couldn’t even land a hit on him. It seemed impossible.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He appeared directly in front of him, King Crimson swinging. Punch after punch, in a rapid barrage, with the last punch a powerful one that launched him. He started walking again, King Crimson's gaze piercing.]

"You. Will. Never. Beat. ME."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Even with danger sense alerting him of every attack, deku was unable to react to or block any of them. The punches hit like trucks, the last one launching him across the forest. But he didn’t stay down.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson blurred into view, a looming figure glowing hot pink, along with Diavolo.]

"I can end this. I do not wish to. Walk away, child. Things are at hand much greater than you."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I don’t know what your plans are… but i won’t let you hurt anyone! I’ll fight you until my last breath!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo was suddenly behind him, though out of range. King Crimson, however, was right there. He grabbed Isuku's head, hands like vice grips, and began to squeeze.]

"That can he arranged."

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Suddenly, multiple large and very loud explosions went off around the combatants, a new one entering the scene. “Hey, jackass! Stop spouting your bullshit to Izuku. He’ll never listen!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson and Diavolo disappeared, reappearing behind the new kid with arm in motion. Bakugo launched across the area, crashing through a building.]

"I will take my leave. We will meet again."

[He dissappeared.]

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Bakugo slammed his fist into the building as hard as he could, denting it. “Damn coward!” He yelled out, but the boss was gone. Bakugo then went to help his injured friend, bringing him back to U.A.

[that-one-italian]

[Later in the week, Giorno managed to arrange a meeting with Isuku Midoriya, to talk with him. Isuku walked in to Giorno with his feet on the coffee table.]

"Oh, hello. Sit with me. We need to talk."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Though a bit confused at the sudden meeting, deku calmly took his seat.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno waited until Isuku was seated, then he took his feet down, sitting normally.]

"You've met the Boss, I take it? What can you tell me from the encounter?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Well, I unfortunately wasn’t able to learn of. His quirk was unlike any i had ever seen. If Kacchan hadn’t shown up, I could have died.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno nodded. After a brief pause...]

"Could you see a figure beside him? Floating there, acting as if it was one with him?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Yeah. It was strong and fast too.”

[that-one-italian]

[He nodded again. Suddenly, Golden Experience formed behind him, floating soundlessly.]

"What you saw wasn't a quirk, Isuku. It was a Stand. They gained that name because when active, they appear to stand beside you."

[Golden Experience melted away.]

"Normally, stands cannot be perceived by those without one. Either you have a dormant stand, or because you were exposed for so long, you gained perception. If you have a quirk, I'm inclined to believe it was the latter."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku thought for a moment before responding. “Then why send me. Why not someone like you? And it’s Izuku.”

[that-one-italian]

[He blinked.]

"That's how they said your name. Isuku. Okay, Izuku. They didn't send me because they didn't know I existed. No Stand users should be here, but because of The Boss, I believe, we are. I don't know his plan, but it can't be good."

[the-ninth-wielder]

[Several recent reports had been streaming in of strange anomalies around Musutafu, namely a strange man capable of seemingly teleporting. He had quickly made a name for himself as The Boss, and Isuku was sent out to find him. As he approached the place where one could speak to The Boss in hopes of being recruited, Isuku noticed a man in a hoodie trailing him.]

- @the-king-of-crimson

Deku, slowly turned around, fully looking at the man. He narrowed his eyes, but stayed calm and kept his cool, starting off without violence. “Who are you?” He questioned.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[The young man looked up, startled.]

"I-I'm Vinegar D-Doppio, why? I-I-I'm just walking ho-home."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku gained some confusion, not meaning to startle the man as he held his hands out awkwardly smiling. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare. But it’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be out here.”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He started to respond, but interrupted him self with an imitation of a cell phone.]

"Oh, sorry! One minute."

[He made a phone with his hand, and started to walk behind a lamp post. Instead of Doppio, though, the man that walked out...]

[He tossed the shirt aside, cracking his back.]

"Thank you, Doppio. I'll take it from here."

[He looked over to Isuku.]

"The Boss, at your service."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s eyes widened in shock, but he wasted no time, immediately getting into a fighting stance, one for all visibly activating around him. “You’re the villain I’ve been sent after!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo raised an eyebrow at him.]

"Villain? Hardly. And... you? You can't be more than a high-schooler, and you've been sent after the most infamous crime boss to ever life? That seems... unintelligent."

[Suddenly, Diavolo was standing on a nearby lamppost, face obscured by the darkness.]

"What will you do to me, boy? Nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’ll do the best I can!” He yelled out confidently. He then held out his arms and flicked his fingers, sending a powerful shockwave towards the boss.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo had no trouble, disappearing before the Shockwave reached him. He reappeared directly behind Isuku, King Crimson's detached arm already in motion backhanding him. Isuku went flying with the force of the impact.]

"Weak."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s danger sense picked up the presence of diavolo behind him, but he didn’t see him move at all! How did he hit him?! Deku got sent flying into a tree, but quickly recovered, doing something with his hands. “Transmission: Third gear.” Suddenly, Deku rocketed back at the boss, his speed massively increased.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo dissappeared again, reappearing far away.]

"Nothing you do is sufficient enough. You will fail, inevitably."

[He dissappeared, reappearing in the instant before King Crimson's hand hit Isuku square in the face, once again launching him before he could even process him being there.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

This time, deku got launched upward, still confused on what was going on with this man. Deku then emitted a thick cloud of purple smoke, obscuring himself. Then, suddenly, he came up from behind the boss, aiming a dropkick to his back.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He dissappeared again, King Crimson fully manifesting. He slammed down with both arms, directly smashing into Isuku, then followed up with a low punch to Deku's spine, launching him.]

"I will give you credit. King Crimson should have already punched a hole through you, yet you remain standing. I am impressed, for that part."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku coughed up blood upon the strike to his spine, hitting a nearby tree. ‘Something’s off…’ Deku thought to himself.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo walked through the smoke, looming. King Crimson hovered behind him, clear in Deku's eye.]

"Have you given up, yet? Admit defeat, and I will spare your life. Run home, tell them you found nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’d rather die than give up.” Deku said defiantly. If he wanted to hit him, he’d have to try and predict where he’d teleport. Or so he thought. It was better than nothing. To test his theory, he lunged, throwing a punch, relying on his danger sense.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He indeed vanished, reappearing again across the street.]

"You think yourself special? So be it."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Damn it!” He said angrily. He could never hope to beat this man if he couldn’t even land a hit on him. It seemed impossible.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He appeared directly in front of him, King Crimson swinging. Punch after punch, in a rapid barrage, with the last punch a powerful one that launched him. He started walking again, King Crimson's gaze piercing.]

"You. Will. Never. Beat. ME."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Even with danger sense alerting him of every attack, deku was unable to react to or block any of them. The punches hit like trucks, the last one launching him across the forest. But he didn’t stay down.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson blurred into view, a looming figure glowing hot pink, along with Diavolo.]

"I can end this. I do not wish to. Walk away, child. Things are at hand much greater than you."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I don’t know what your plans are… but i won’t let you hurt anyone! I’ll fight you until my last breath!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo was suddenly behind him, though out of range. King Crimson, however, was right there. He grabbed Isuku's head, hands like vice grips, and began to squeeze.]

"That can he arranged."

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Suddenly, multiple large and very loud explosions went off around the combatants, a new one entering the scene. “Hey, jackass! Stop spouting your bullshit to Izuku. He’ll never listen!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson and Diavolo disappeared, reappearing behind the new kid with arm in motion. Bakugo launched across the area, crashing through a building.]

"I will take my leave. We will meet again."

[He dissappeared.]

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Bakugo slammed his fist into the building as hard as he could, denting it. “Damn coward!” He yelled out, but the boss was gone. Bakugo then went to help his injured friend, bringing him back to U.A.

[that-one-italian]

[Later in the week, Giorno managed to arrange a meeting with Isuku Midoriya, to talk with him. Isuku walked in to Giorno with his feet on the coffee table.]

"Oh, hello. Sit with me. We need to talk."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Though a bit confused at the sudden meeting, deku calmly took his seat.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno waited until Isuku was seated, then he took his feet down, sitting normally.]

"You've met the Boss, I take it? What can you tell me from the encounter?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Well, I unfortunately wasn’t able to learn of. His quirk was unlike any i had ever seen. If Kacchan hadn’t shown up, I could have died.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno nodded. After a brief pause...]

"Could you see a figure beside him? Floating there, acting as if it was one with him?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Yeah. It was strong and fast too.”

[that-one-italian]

[He nodded again. Suddenly, Golden Experience formed behind him, floating soundlessly.]

"What you saw wasn't a quirk, Isuku. It was a Stand. They gained that name because when active, they appear to stand beside you."

[Golden Experience melted away.]

"Normally, stands cannot be perceived by those without one. Either you have a dormant stand, or because you were exposed for so long, you gained perception. If you have a quirk, I'm inclined to believe it was the latter."

[the-ninth-wielder]

[Several recent reports had been streaming in of strange anomalies around Musutafu, namely a strange man capable of seemingly teleporting. He had quickly made a name for himself as The Boss, and Isuku was sent out to find him. As he approached the place where one could speak to The Boss in hopes of being recruited, Isuku noticed a man in a hoodie trailing him.]

- @the-king-of-crimson

Deku, slowly turned around, fully looking at the man. He narrowed his eyes, but stayed calm and kept his cool, starting off without violence. “Who are you?” He questioned.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[The young man looked up, startled.]

"I-I'm Vinegar D-Doppio, why? I-I-I'm just walking ho-home."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku gained some confusion, not meaning to startle the man as he held his hands out awkwardly smiling. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare. But it’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be out here.”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He started to respond, but interrupted him self with an imitation of a cell phone.]

"Oh, sorry! One minute."

[He made a phone with his hand, and started to walk behind a lamp post. Instead of Doppio, though, the man that walked out...]

[He tossed the shirt aside, cracking his back.]

"Thank you, Doppio. I'll take it from here."

[He looked over to Isuku.]

"The Boss, at your service."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s eyes widened in shock, but he wasted no time, immediately getting into a fighting stance, one for all visibly activating around him. “You’re the villain I’ve been sent after!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo raised an eyebrow at him.]

"Villain? Hardly. And... you? You can't be more than a high-schooler, and you've been sent after the most infamous crime boss to ever life? That seems... unintelligent."

[Suddenly, Diavolo was standing on a nearby lamppost, face obscured by the darkness.]

"What will you do to me, boy? Nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’ll do the best I can!” He yelled out confidently. He then held out his arms and flicked his fingers, sending a powerful shockwave towards the boss.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo had no trouble, disappearing before the Shockwave reached him. He reappeared directly behind Isuku, King Crimson's detached arm already in motion backhanding him. Isuku went flying with the force of the impact.]

"Weak."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s danger sense picked up the presence of diavolo behind him, but he didn’t see him move at all! How did he hit him?! Deku got sent flying into a tree, but quickly recovered, doing something with his hands. “Transmission: Third gear.” Suddenly, Deku rocketed back at the boss, his speed massively increased.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo dissappeared again, reappearing far away.]

"Nothing you do is sufficient enough. You will fail, inevitably."

[He dissappeared, reappearing in the instant before King Crimson's hand hit Isuku square in the face, once again launching him before he could even process him being there.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

This time, deku got launched upward, still confused on what was going on with this man. Deku then emitted a thick cloud of purple smoke, obscuring himself. Then, suddenly, he came up from behind the boss, aiming a dropkick to his back.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He dissappeared again, King Crimson fully manifesting. He slammed down with both arms, directly smashing into Isuku, then followed up with a low punch to Deku's spine, launching him.]

"I will give you credit. King Crimson should have already punched a hole through you, yet you remain standing. I am impressed, for that part."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku coughed up blood upon the strike to his spine, hitting a nearby tree. ‘Something’s off…’ Deku thought to himself.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo walked through the smoke, looming. King Crimson hovered behind him, clear in Deku's eye.]

"Have you given up, yet? Admit defeat, and I will spare your life. Run home, tell them you found nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’d rather die than give up.” Deku said defiantly. If he wanted to hit him, he’d have to try and predict where he’d teleport. Or so he thought. It was better than nothing. To test his theory, he lunged, throwing a punch, relying on his danger sense.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He indeed vanished, reappearing again across the street.]

"You think yourself special? So be it."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Damn it!” He said angrily. He could never hope to beat this man if he couldn’t even land a hit on him. It seemed impossible.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He appeared directly in front of him, King Crimson swinging. Punch after punch, in a rapid barrage, with the last punch a powerful one that launched him. He started walking again, King Crimson's gaze piercing.]

"You. Will. Never. Beat. ME."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Even with danger sense alerting him of every attack, deku was unable to react to or block any of them. The punches hit like trucks, the last one launching him across the forest. But he didn’t stay down.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson blurred into view, a looming figure glowing hot pink, along with Diavolo.]

"I can end this. I do not wish to. Walk away, child. Things are at hand much greater than you."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I don’t know what your plans are… but i won’t let you hurt anyone! I’ll fight you until my last breath!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo was suddenly behind him, though out of range. King Crimson, however, was right there. He grabbed Isuku's head, hands like vice grips, and began to squeeze.]

"That can he arranged."

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Suddenly, multiple large and very loud explosions went off around the combatants, a new one entering the scene. “Hey, jackass! Stop spouting your bullshit to Izuku. He’ll never listen!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson and Diavolo disappeared, reappearing behind the new kid with arm in motion. Bakugo launched across the area, crashing through a building.]

"I will take my leave. We will meet again."

[He dissappeared.]

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Bakugo slammed his fist into the building as hard as he could, denting it. “Damn coward!” He yelled out, but the boss was gone. Bakugo then went to help his injured friend, bringing him back to U.A.

[that-one-italian]

[Later in the week, Giorno managed to arrange a meeting with Isuku Midoriya, to talk with him. Isuku walked in to Giorno with his feet on the coffee table.]

"Oh, hello. Sit with me. We need to talk."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Though a bit confused at the sudden meeting, deku calmly took his seat.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno waited until Isuku was seated, then he took his feet down, sitting normally.]

"You've met the Boss, I take it? What can you tell me from the encounter?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Well, I unfortunately wasn’t able to learn of. His quirk was unlike any i had ever seen. If Kacchan hadn’t shown up, I could have died.”

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno nodded. After a brief pause...]

"Could you see a figure beside him? Floating there, acting as if it was one with him?"

[the-ninth-wielder]

[Several recent reports had been streaming in of strange anomalies around Musutafu, namely a strange man capable of seemingly teleporting. He had quickly made a name for himself as The Boss, and Isuku was sent out to find him. As he approached the place where one could speak to The Boss in hopes of being recruited, Isuku noticed a man in a hoodie trailing him.]

- @the-king-of-crimson

Deku, slowly turned around, fully looking at the man. He narrowed his eyes, but stayed calm and kept his cool, starting off without violence. “Who are you?” He questioned.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[The young man looked up, startled.]

"I-I'm Vinegar D-Doppio, why? I-I-I'm just walking ho-home."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku gained some confusion, not meaning to startle the man as he held his hands out awkwardly smiling. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare. But it’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be out here.”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He started to respond, but interrupted him self with an imitation of a cell phone.]

"Oh, sorry! One minute."

[He made a phone with his hand, and started to walk behind a lamp post. Instead of Doppio, though, the man that walked out...]

[He tossed the shirt aside, cracking his back.]

"Thank you, Doppio. I'll take it from here."

[He looked over to Isuku.]

"The Boss, at your service."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s eyes widened in shock, but he wasted no time, immediately getting into a fighting stance, one for all visibly activating around him. “You’re the villain I’ve been sent after!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo raised an eyebrow at him.]

"Villain? Hardly. And... you? You can't be more than a high-schooler, and you've been sent after the most infamous crime boss to ever life? That seems... unintelligent."

[Suddenly, Diavolo was standing on a nearby lamppost, face obscured by the darkness.]

"What will you do to me, boy? Nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’ll do the best I can!” He yelled out confidently. He then held out his arms and flicked his fingers, sending a powerful shockwave towards the boss.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo had no trouble, disappearing before the Shockwave reached him. He reappeared directly behind Isuku, King Crimson's detached arm already in motion backhanding him. Isuku went flying with the force of the impact.]

"Weak."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s danger sense picked up the presence of diavolo behind him, but he didn’t see him move at all! How did he hit him?! Deku got sent flying into a tree, but quickly recovered, doing something with his hands. “Transmission: Third gear.” Suddenly, Deku rocketed back at the boss, his speed massively increased.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo dissappeared again, reappearing far away.]

"Nothing you do is sufficient enough. You will fail, inevitably."

[He dissappeared, reappearing in the instant before King Crimson's hand hit Isuku square in the face, once again launching him before he could even process him being there.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

This time, deku got launched upward, still confused on what was going on with this man. Deku then emitted a thick cloud of purple smoke, obscuring himself. Then, suddenly, he came up from behind the boss, aiming a dropkick to his back.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He dissappeared again, King Crimson fully manifesting. He slammed down with both arms, directly smashing into Isuku, then followed up with a low punch to Deku's spine, launching him.]

"I will give you credit. King Crimson should have already punched a hole through you, yet you remain standing. I am impressed, for that part."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku coughed up blood upon the strike to his spine, hitting a nearby tree. ‘Something’s off…’ Deku thought to himself.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo walked through the smoke, looming. King Crimson hovered behind him, clear in Deku's eye.]

"Have you given up, yet? Admit defeat, and I will spare your life. Run home, tell them you found nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’d rather die than give up.” Deku said defiantly. If he wanted to hit him, he’d have to try and predict where he’d teleport. Or so he thought. It was better than nothing. To test his theory, he lunged, throwing a punch, relying on his danger sense.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He indeed vanished, reappearing again across the street.]

"You think yourself special? So be it."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Damn it!” He said angrily. He could never hope to beat this man if he couldn’t even land a hit on him. It seemed impossible.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He appeared directly in front of him, King Crimson swinging. Punch after punch, in a rapid barrage, with the last punch a powerful one that launched him. He started walking again, King Crimson's gaze piercing.]

"You. Will. Never. Beat. ME."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Even with danger sense alerting him of every attack, deku was unable to react to or block any of them. The punches hit like trucks, the last one launching him across the forest. But he didn’t stay down.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson blurred into view, a looming figure glowing hot pink, along with Diavolo.]

"I can end this. I do not wish to. Walk away, child. Things are at hand much greater than you."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I don’t know what your plans are… but i won’t let you hurt anyone! I’ll fight you until my last breath!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo was suddenly behind him, though out of range. King Crimson, however, was right there. He grabbed Isuku's head, hands like vice grips, and began to squeeze.]

"That can he arranged."

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Suddenly, multiple large and very loud explosions went off around the combatants, a new one entering the scene. “Hey, jackass! Stop spouting your bullshit to Izuku. He’ll never listen!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson and Diavolo disappeared, reappearing behind the new kid with arm in motion. Bakugo launched across the area, crashing through a building.]

"I will take my leave. We will meet again."

[He dissappeared.]

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Bakugo slammed his fist into the building as hard as he could, denting it. “Damn coward!” He yelled out, but the boss was gone. Bakugo then went to help his injured friend, bringing him back to U.A.

[that-one-italian]

[Later in the week, Giorno managed to arrange a meeting with Isuku Midoriya, to talk with him. Isuku walked in to Giorno with his feet on the coffee table.]

"Oh, hello. Sit with me. We need to talk."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Though a bit confused at the sudden meeting, deku calmly took his seat.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno waited until Isuku was seated, then he took his feet down, sitting normally.]

"You've met the Boss, I take it? What can you tell me from the encounter?"

[ask-bruno-bucciarati]

pls kiss me bruno

"Sorry, I'm taken."

[that-one-italian]

Payraise for they gays.

[ask-bruno-bucciarati]

"... Thanks?"

[that-one-italian]

You're welcome!

[the-ninth-wielder]

[Several recent reports had been streaming in of strange anomalies around Musutafu, namely a strange man capable of seemingly teleporting. He had quickly made a name for himself as The Boss, and Isuku was sent out to find him. As he approached the place where one could speak to The Boss in hopes of being recruited, Isuku noticed a man in a hoodie trailing him.]

- @the-king-of-crimson

Deku, slowly turned around, fully looking at the man. He narrowed his eyes, but stayed calm and kept his cool, starting off without violence. “Who are you?” He questioned.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[The young man looked up, startled.]

"I-I'm Vinegar D-Doppio, why? I-I-I'm just walking ho-home."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku gained some confusion, not meaning to startle the man as he held his hands out awkwardly smiling. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare. But it’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be out here.”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He started to respond, but interrupted him self with an imitation of a cell phone.]

"Oh, sorry! One minute."

[He made a phone with his hand, and started to walk behind a lamp post. Instead of Doppio, though, the man that walked out...]

[He tossed the shirt aside, cracking his back.]

"Thank you, Doppio. I'll take it from here."

[He looked over to Isuku.]

"The Boss, at your service."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s eyes widened in shock, but he wasted no time, immediately getting into a fighting stance, one for all visibly activating around him. “You’re the villain I’ve been sent after!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo raised an eyebrow at him.]

"Villain? Hardly. And... you? You can't be more than a high-schooler, and you've been sent after the most infamous crime boss to ever life? That seems... unintelligent."

[Suddenly, Diavolo was standing on a nearby lamppost, face obscured by the darkness.]

"What will you do to me, boy? Nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’ll do the best I can!” He yelled out confidently. He then held out his arms and flicked his fingers, sending a powerful shockwave towards the boss.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo had no trouble, disappearing before the Shockwave reached him. He reappeared directly behind Isuku, King Crimson's detached arm already in motion backhanding him. Isuku went flying with the force of the impact.]

"Weak."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku’s danger sense picked up the presence of diavolo behind him, but he didn’t see him move at all! How did he hit him?! Deku got sent flying into a tree, but quickly recovered, doing something with his hands. “Transmission: Third gear.” Suddenly, Deku rocketed back at the boss, his speed massively increased.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo dissappeared again, reappearing far away.]

"Nothing you do is sufficient enough. You will fail, inevitably."

[He dissappeared, reappearing in the instant before King Crimson's hand hit Isuku square in the face, once again launching him before he could even process him being there.]

[the-ninth-wielder]

This time, deku got launched upward, still confused on what was going on with this man. Deku then emitted a thick cloud of purple smoke, obscuring himself. Then, suddenly, he came up from behind the boss, aiming a dropkick to his back.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He dissappeared again, King Crimson fully manifesting. He slammed down with both arms, directly smashing into Isuku, then followed up with a low punch to Deku's spine, launching him.]

"I will give you credit. King Crimson should have already punched a hole through you, yet you remain standing. I am impressed, for that part."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Deku coughed up blood upon the strike to his spine, hitting a nearby tree. ‘Something’s off…’ Deku thought to himself.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo walked through the smoke, looming. King Crimson hovered behind him, clear in Deku's eye.]

"Have you given up, yet? Admit defeat, and I will spare your life. Run home, tell them you found nothing."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I’d rather die than give up.” Deku said defiantly. If he wanted to hit him, he’d have to try and predict where he’d teleport. Or so he thought. It was better than nothing. To test his theory, he lunged, throwing a punch, relying on his danger sense.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He indeed vanished, reappearing again across the street.]

"You think yourself special? So be it."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“Damn it!” He said angrily. He could never hope to beat this man if he couldn’t even land a hit on him. It seemed impossible.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[He appeared directly in front of him, King Crimson swinging. Punch after punch, in a rapid barrage, with the last punch a powerful one that launched him. He started walking again, King Crimson's gaze piercing.]

"You. Will. Never. Beat. ME."

[the-ninth-wielder]

Even with danger sense alerting him of every attack, deku was unable to react to or block any of them. The punches hit like trucks, the last one launching him across the forest. But he didn’t stay down.

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson blurred into view, a looming figure glowing hot pink, along with Diavolo.]

"I can end this. I do not wish to. Walk away, child. Things are at hand much greater than you."

[the-ninth-wielder]

“I don’t know what your plans are… but i won’t let you hurt anyone! I’ll fight you until my last breath!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[Diavolo was suddenly behind him, though out of range. King Crimson, however, was right there. He grabbed Isuku's head, hands like vice grips, and began to squeeze.]

"That can he arranged."

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Suddenly, multiple large and very loud explosions went off around the combatants, a new one entering the scene. “Hey, jackass! Stop spouting your bullshit to Izuku. He’ll never listen!”

[the-king-of-crimson]

[King Crimson and Diavolo disappeared, reappearing behind the new kid with arm in motion. Bakugo launched across the area, crashing through a building.]

"I will take my leave. We will meet again."

[He dissappeared.]

[bombshell-hero-dynamight]

Bakugo slammed his fist into the building as hard as he could, denting it. “Damn coward!” He yelled out, but the boss was gone. Bakugo then went to help his injured friend, bringing him back to U.A.

[that-one-italian]

[Later in the week, Giorno managed to arrange a meeting with Isuku Midoriya, to talk with him. Isuku walked in to Giorno with his feet on the coffee table.]

"Oh, hello. Sit with me. We need to talk."

[ask-bruno-bucciarati]

pls kiss me bruno

"Sorry, I'm taken."

[that-one-italian]

Payraise for they gays.

[that-one-italian]

Giorno. I spoke with the Boss.

-- @ask-bruno-bucciarati

"Oh, well that always goes well. Whatcha got for me, Bucciarati?"

[ask-bruno-bucciarati]

"I'm going to get straight to the point. He wants you gone."

[that-one-italian]

"Ah."

[He put his head in his hands.]

"I think. We need the Arrow. Contact Mista."

[that-one-italian]

Giorno. I spoke with the Boss.

-- @ask-bruno-bucciarati

"Oh, well that always goes well. Whatcha got for me, Bucciarati?"

[that-one-italian]

"There's been a lot of mysterious deaths here..."

*...The person saying this looks... official, in a way, like they're investigating.

-- @ask-n-kakyoin

[Giorno tilted his head at this odd stranger, who seemingly made a beeline for him.]

"Yeah? Why are you telling me about it? And not even a hello either? At least come with me to get some food before you start to interrogate me."

[He waved toward a nearby restaurant.]

[that-one-italian]

"Yes, we're going with him. I hope you don't mind. You have my word, I will bring you back."

[He tapped his foot.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"I trust you. I have nothing but time here."

[that-one-italian]

[They waited. After some time, a trailered truck pulled up, driven by a young man in blue and red.]

"Yo, GioGio! You want me to toss this loser in the back or what?"

"Yes, that's fine, Mista."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Mista, Kakyoin mentally noted. He stepped back, away from the unconscious man to give Mista space.

"...GioGio?"

*He mostly said that to himself, questioning to nobody in particular.

[that-one-italian]

[He turned back, climbing into the cab.]

"Yes. It's much easier than my full name. I don't think I caught your surname, earlier, Kayoin. What is it?"

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"It's Noriaki. That's a kind of out-of-the-blue question, though, don't you think?"

[that-one-italian]

[He shrugged, helping the other man into the cab.]

"I was thinking my full name, and I realized I didn't know yours. Mine is Giovanna, so we're even."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Kakyoin nods, swapping his cane to his off-hand and climbing into the truck.

[that-one-italian]

[During the drive, a thud sounds from the trailer. In unison, Giorno and Mista curse.]

"SHIT! Okay, old man, you stay here, Mista, get us off the road."

[With that, he climbed out the window and onto the roof.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Kakyoin instinctively whips around to the trailer, leaning out of the window to keep an eye on what was going on in the back.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno was using Golden Experience to climb backward against the wind, making for a trapdoor on the roof. More thuds sounded.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Kakyoin decides to send Hierophant Green with Giorno and Golden Experience; He may not be able to do that kind of thing himself, but Hierophant Green still could.

[that-one-italian]

[Golden Experience looked back, but Giorno didn't. Golden Experience punched into the trap door, ripping it open, as it was locked. It flew away as the man waiting beyond burst out, swinging a knife. Giorno caught the stand user's arm, turning the knife into a butterfly with GE. He grabbed the man in a chokehold, and the man went limp shortly after.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"Who the hell...?"

*Kakyoin muttered to himself, removing his sunglasses as Hierophant Green wrapped a tentacle around their opponent.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno tied him back up, returning to the cab.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Kakyoin calls his Stand back, in turn ducking back into the cab as Giorno did.

[that-one-italian]

[He sighed, closing his eyes.]

"Thankfully, it appears he just got his stand. He doesn't know how to use it very well. The time I saw him use it, all it did was make his knife return to his hand."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"That's certainly an amateur move... Someone who knew their stand would have used that kind of ability for something more complex than that."

[that-one-italian]

"That's what I was thinking. The Boss is choosing people who are amateurs, most likely to blame any possible destruction on me."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"They're targeting you?"

*Kakyoin turns to face Giorno head-on.

[that-one-italian]

"I may.... or may not... have started stealing his income. I've already told you why."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*After a pause, Kakyoin looks back at the trailer where they were keeping their hostage.

"...This feels like an overreaction."

[that-one-italian]

"The Boss can't know we're back in Naples. He thinks we're somewhere else."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"Something tells me he already knows."

[that-one-italian]

[He shook his head.]

"Nah, he always has cronies around. He has people oversee them, but they can pass info up to him. One of ours used to be one of those overseers, for the same reason I'm in this. To take him out."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"I think it's safe to assume that our hostage here is just another underling."

[that-one-italian]

[He looked over to him.]

"I don't assume. I act on knowing, not on what I assume."

[that-one-italian]

"There's been a lot of mysterious deaths here..."

*...The person saying this looks... official, in a way, like they're investigating.

-- @ask-n-kakyoin

[Giorno tilted his head at this odd stranger, who seemingly made a beeline for him.]

"Yeah? Why are you telling me about it? And not even a hello either? At least come with me to get some food before you start to interrogate me."

[He waved toward a nearby restaurant.]

[that-one-italian]

"Yes, we're going with him. I hope you don't mind. You have my word, I will bring you back."

[He tapped his foot.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"I trust you. I have nothing but time here."

[that-one-italian]

[They waited. After some time, a trailered truck pulled up, driven by a young man in blue and red.]

"Yo, GioGio! You want me to toss this loser in the back or what?"

"Yes, that's fine, Mista."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Mista, Kakyoin mentally noted. He stepped back, away from the unconscious man to give Mista space.

"...GioGio?"

*He mostly said that to himself, questioning to nobody in particular.

[that-one-italian]

[He turned back, climbing into the cab.]

"Yes. It's much easier than my full name. I don't think I caught your surname, earlier, Kayoin. What is it?"

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"It's Noriaki. That's a kind of out-of-the-blue question, though, don't you think?"

[that-one-italian]

[He shrugged, helping the other man into the cab.]

"I was thinking my full name, and I realized I didn't know yours. Mine is Giovanna, so we're even."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Kakyoin nods, swapping his cane to his off-hand and climbing into the truck.

[that-one-italian]

[During the drive, a thud sounds from the trailer. In unison, Giorno and Mista curse.]

"SHIT! Okay, old man, you stay here, Mista, get us off the road."

[With that, he climbed out the window and onto the roof.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Kakyoin instinctively whips around to the trailer, leaning out of the window to keep an eye on what was going on in the back.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno was using Golden Experience to climb backward against the wind, making for a trapdoor on the roof. More thuds sounded.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Kakyoin decides to send Hierophant Green with Giorno and Golden Experience; He may not be able to do that kind of thing himself, but Hierophant Green still could.

[that-one-italian]

[Golden Experience looked back, but Giorno didn't. Golden Experience punched into the trap door, ripping it open, as it was locked. It flew away as the man waiting beyond burst out, swinging a knife. Giorno caught the stand user's arm, turning the knife into a butterfly with GE. He grabbed the man in a chokehold, and the man went limp shortly after.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"Who the hell...?"

*Kakyoin muttered to himself, removing his sunglasses as Hierophant Green wrapped a tentacle around their opponent.

[that-one-italian]

[Giorno tied him back up, returning to the cab.]

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*Kakyoin calls his Stand back, in turn ducking back into the cab as Giorno did.

[that-one-italian]

[He sighed, closing his eyes.]

"Thankfully, it appears he just got his stand. He doesn't know how to use it very well. The time I saw him use it, all it did was make his knife return to his hand."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"That's certainly an amateur move... Someone who knew their stand would have used that kind of ability for something more complex than that."

[that-one-italian]

"That's what I was thinking. The Boss is choosing people who are amateurs, most likely to blame any possible destruction on me."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"They're targeting you?"

*Kakyoin turns to face Giorno head-on.

[that-one-italian]

"I may.... or may not... have started stealing his income. I've already told you why."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

*After a pause, Kakyoin looks back at the trailer where they were keeping their hostage.

"...This feels like an overreaction."

[that-one-italian]

"The Boss can't know we're back in Naples. He thinks we're somewhere else."

[ask-n-kakyoin]

"Something tells me he already knows."

[that-one-italian]

[He shook his head.]

"Nah, he always has cronies around. He has people oversee them, but they can pass info up to him. One of ours used to be one of those overseers, for the same reason I'm in this. To take him out."