The distant sirens of police cars faded as Reiji walked through the quiet streets. His mind was still buzzing from the rush of battle. The Mortal Kombat System had seamlessly merged with his body, making his movements instinctive, fluid, and deadly.
Every step he took felt different. Lighter. More powerful. The raw strength in his muscles, the heat of Hellfire coursing through his veins, it was intoxicating.
He exhaled, watching as a flicker of fire danced across his fingertips before fading into the air.
"Scorpion's abilities are strong, but this is just the beginning…" he murmured to himself.
A sudden notification appeared in his vision.
[Combat Evaluation Complete.]
[Performance Rating: B+]
[Analyzing Battle Style…]
[Your combat tendencies lean toward brutality, efficiency, and psychological intimidation.]
[New Passive Skill Unlocked: Fear Aura – Enemies with weak mental fortitude will instinctively hesitate before engaging in battle.]
Reiji chuckled. "So even the system recognizes I'm terrifying?"
He closed the system interface and continued walking toward his penthouse. Despite the thrill of battle, he needed a plan.
This world followed the BNHA storyline, but with slight variations due to his presence. He wasn't entirely sure how far the events had progressed. However, one thing was clear—U.A. High School was the best place to start.
The entrance exam was soon.
And he was going to crush it.
The day of the U.A. Entrance Exam arrived quickly.
Reiji stood at the front gates of U.A., his golden eyes scanning the large crowd of hopeful students.
He had dressed in a black combat-style outfit, simple yet practical. Unlike most of the students, who seemed excited or nervous, his expression was calm, unreadable.
A few students glanced at him, sensing something off about his presence. Deku, Bakugo, Iida, and other familiar faces were scattered among the crowd.
Reiji smirked. It was time to make his mark.
Before he could take another step, a voice called out.
"Yo! You look like you're about to kill someone."
Reiji turned his head and saw Katsuki Bakugo standing a few feet away, arms crossed, wearing his usual cocky smirk.
The explosive blonde's eyes gleamed with interest. "What's with that look? You planning to blow this place up or something?"
Reiji chuckled. "Not my style. But if I was, you wouldn't even see it coming."
Bakugo's smirk widened. "Heh. I like that confidence." He glanced at Reiji's calm posture, then scoffed. "Try not to slow me down in there."
Reiji smirked back. This guy's energy was amusing.
As they walked toward the exam hall, a loud voice cut through the crowd.
"Excuse me!"
They both turned to see Tenya Iida, adjusting his glasses with precise movements. His expression was serious as he looked directly at Reiji.
"I couldn't help but notice your unsettling demeanor," Iida stated. "It is important that we all uphold the values of true heroes! You seem…" He hesitated. "Rather ominous."
Reiji tilted his head slightly. "Ominous, huh? That's a new one."
Iida straightened his back. "Regardless, I hope you take this opportunity seriously and refrain from intimidating others."
Reiji merely smirked. "Sure."
He brushed past Iida, leaving the class representative staring in confusion.
Inside the exam hall, the students were seated, waiting for the briefing to begin.
Reiji leaned back in his chair, his golden eyes scanning the massive battlefield layout projected on the screen. The practical exam involved fighting robot enemies for points.
[Destroy robots, gain points. Simple enough.]
As Present Mic began explaining the rules, Reiji barely paid attention. His focus was on the competition.
Bakugo was fired up. Iida was hyper-focused. Deku looked… nervous.
Reiji wasn't concerned.
None of these people mattered. The only thing that mattered was proving his power.
When the countdown for the practical exam began, he stood at the starting line, feeling the energy in the air shift.
3…
2…
1…
[GO!]
The gates opened, and everyone rushed forward.
Reiji, however, vanished in an instant.
One second, he was standing still. The next, he was already deep inside the battlefield.
Using his enhanced Mortal Kombat reflexes, he weaved through the city ruins with inhuman speed. The first robot came into view—a massive, mechanical brute.
Without hesitation, he raised his hand.
A flaming kunai materialized in his grip.
"Get over here."
He hurled the spear, the chain wrapping around the robot's metal frame. With a violent yank, the machine was ripped off its balance and sent crashing toward him.
Before it could react, Reiji drove his fist forward, his knuckles erupting in Hellfire. The punch shattered the robot's armor, melting its circuits from the inside out.
[+20 Points]
Another robot targeted him from behind. He didn't even turn around. With a mere flick of his wrist, Hellfire engulfed the air, creating a violent pillar of flames that swallowed the robot whole.
[+15 Points]
Within moments, Reiji was already at the top of the leaderboard.
Meanwhile, from the observation room, the U.A. pro heroes watched the exam unfold.
Aizawa narrowed his eyes. "That kid… he's brutal."
All Might, watching closely, frowned slightly. "He's efficient, but his attacks are… extreme."
Midnight smirked. "A bad boy type? Interesting."
Nezu, however, observed with deep intrigue. "His abilities don't seem like a normal Quirk. He fights too precisely, too decisively."
They continued watching as Reiji tore through the battlefield with terrifying ease.
His fearless, calculated brutality made even Bakugo's explosive style seem tame.
And yet… he was still holding back.
Back in the battlefield, the 0-Point Robot emerged, towering over everything.
Students screamed and ran as the massive machine crushed buildings beneath its weight.
Deku, standing at a distance, clenched his fists. Should he act?
Before he could decide, a golden blur shot past him.
Reiji charged straight toward the massive robot, eyes gleaming with a predator's hunger.
The Mortal Kombat System flashed a notification.
[New Ability Unlocked: Flame Teleportation – Instantly reposition yourself in a burst of Hellfire.]
Reiji vanished in a fiery explosion, reappearing right above the robot's head.
His fist ignited, Hellfire surging wildly.
And with one devastating punch, he drove his flaming fist straight through the robot's skull.
BOOM!
The entire battlefield trembled as the machine exploded from the inside out.
Silence.
Every student stared in shock as the massive Zero-Pointer collapsed, reduced to a burning husk.
Reiji landed gracefully, his golden eyes scanning the wreckage. Then, without a word, he turned and walked away.
He had made his statement.
End of Chapter 2.
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