The sky itself seemed to part as Ditian surged forward, his massive form cutting through the heavens like a force of nature incarnate. Below, the world blurred as they soared past cityscapes, mountains, and oceans with ease. The sheer speed at which he traveled left a shimmering wake of golden energy in his path, distorting the air like a mirage.
On his back, Xuanyu stood unmoving, his gaze locked forward, arms still folded. Irene's crimson hair flowed wildly in the wind, yet her stance was firm, her draconic instincts effortlessly adjusting to the powerful air currents. Bibi Dong's robes fluttered violently, but she remained composed, her golden eyes watching the world below with a sharp glint. Albedo, however, clung to one of Ditian's scales, her expression torn between awe and an almost feverish admiration. Almight stood tall but internally he is praying to very god that he can think off, to protect cities.
As they flew, Ditian let out a low growl, a deep rumble that resonated through his body. His voice, ancient and commanding, echoed within their minds.
"The world watches."
Xuanyu smirked. "Let them. A little spectacle never hurt anyone."
Irene chuckled. "You say that, but I imagine every nation with the means to respond is already panicking."
Bibi Dong hummed in agreement. "The balance of power they so carefully maintain… shattered in an instant."
Albedo, still gripping the dragon's scales, sighed dreamily. "As expected of Lord Xuanyu's forces."
While others were not concerned, Almight frowned," It will be a little problem if somebody saw me with your all. Afterall you know...".
Hearing this Xuanyu frowned, suddenly he extended his hand forward and said," Fidelus: Identity."
His hand emmited a wave of energy which surrounded all the five.
Bibi Dong frowned," The hell was that? I felt it affecting reality a little."
Xuanyu smiled," It just a little skill similar to Fedelus Spell from Lily's world. You can ask about it to her later." Then he turned to Almight and continued," Now you don't have to worry about your identity problems."
Almight frowned and nodded.
Meanwhile, across the world, the reaction was already unfolding.
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The world of quirks had known its fair share of powerful individuals—heroes, villains, and even legends like All Might. But none of them had ever prepared for this.
Ditian's roar was not just heard; it was felt.
Across Musutafu, people froze in place. The overwhelming pressure weighed down on their very souls, an instinctive reaction buried deep within the primal core of all living things. It wasn't just fear—it was submission, something woven into the very fabric of life itself.
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Hero Public Safety Commission Headquarters – Japan
In a high-tech command center buried deep within Tokyo, the brightest minds in the nation's hero intelligence network worked frantically, processing the event as it unfolded in real-time.
"Satellite tracking confirms it! They've entered the upper atmosphere and are moving at hypersonic speeds!" one analyst shouted, voice tense.
Another technician rapidly cycled through surveillance feeds. "We still can't get a clear image of the four figures! Ditian's features are unmistakable, but those on his back remain obscured, even to quirks designed for tracking!"
One of the senior officers slammed a fist onto the table. "How is that possible?! Not a single quirk on record can block everything—not just vision, but sensors, quirks, even AI-enhanced recognition? It's unnatural!"
An older analyst adjusted his glasses, his hands steady despite the chaos around him. "Then perhaps that's our answer." He exhaled slowly. "We are witnessing something beyond quirks."
Silence fell over the room.
The director of the Hero Public Safety Commission, a sharp-eyed woman in a crisp suit, exhaled through her nose. "Issue a Code Black Alert. All top heroes are to be informed immediately. We need to determine their intentions—now."
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I-Island
In the floating fortress of science, David Shield and his team scrambled to analyze the data pouring in.
"This level of energy output… it surpasses everything we've recorded in modern history." A researcher's hands shook as he stared at the readings. "Even compared to All Might's peak… this is like comparing a bonfire to the sun."
Melissa Shield's blue eyes were wide with astonishment. "Dad… what if this isn't just a singular event? What if… they aren't alone?"
David's lips pressed into a thin line. That was the true horror of it. If beings like Ditian and those accompanying him were appearing now… what else lay beyond the limits of their understanding?
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Top Heroes of Japan & America
At U.A., Endeavor's flames flared violently as he stared up at the disappearing form of Ditian.
"This power…" He clenched his fists, his pride warring with the raw truth in front of him. "It dwarfs us."
Best Jeanist adjusted his collar, his sharp eyes unreadable. "Even the air itself reacts to its presence."
Hawks, usually lighthearted, remained uncharacteristically silent. Then, with a slow exhale, he muttered, "This is way above our pay grade."
Across the ocean, in the United States, Star and Stripe stood on a military airbase, watching the live feed.
"Big, bad, and moving faster than any jet we got," one of her subordinates reported, his voice tight.
Star and Stripe grinned, rolling her shoulders. "Damn. Japan's got a kaiju problem, huh?"
Another officer spoke hesitantly. "Ma'am, should we prepare a response?"
She laughed, slamming a fist into her palm. "Hell no! I like breathing, thank you very much."
Her smile faded slightly as she gazed at the dragon's form. "But I am curious… just who the hell is riding that thing?"
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In a top-floor office, Sir Nighteye stood at the window, his usual calm demeanor disrupted by a deep frown. His quirk had long given him glimpses of the future, yet nothing had ever hinted at this. A force so overwhelming, it bent reality itself. His hands curled into fists.
What in the world have we just witnessed?
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At U.A., the panic was spreading.
The entire festival had stopped.
Heroes, students, and civilians alike all stood frozen, eyes locked onto the impossibly massive shadow cast over the city. Murmurs turned into shouts, then into outright screams.
Midnight clutched her whip, her usually playful expression wiped away by cold seriousness. "That's… That's not a quirk," she whispered, her voice almost lost amidst the murmuring crowd.
Cementoss instinctively reinforced the stadium's foundations, despite knowing—deep down—that nothing he built could withstand something like that if it chose to strike.
Even among the students, reactions varied.
Bakugo's hands sparked with explosions, but they flickered, weak and unstable. His body refused to move. His brain screamed at him—FIGHT! MOVE! DO SOMETHING!—but his instincts told him otherwise. He was a predator, but this? This was the apex. He was nothing but an ant before a storm.
Todoroki exhaled, his breath visible despite the warmth in the air. A deep, chilling realization settled in his chest. That thing… could end everything in a moment if it wanted to.
Izuku Midoriya, the one who had studied heroes his entire life, felt his mind racing at an impossible speed. So this is the power of the Wish Granting Shop, a single member of it can shake the world.
Aizawa, still in the commentator's box, kept his scarf ready but didn't activate his quirk. He knew better. Erasure wouldn't work on something like that.
"Mic," he said, his voice firm, quiet. "Start evacuating the civilians."
Present Mic snapped out of his stunned state, nodding quickly. "Y-Yeah! Evacuation protocol—EVERYONE, MOVE IT!" His voice thundered through the stadium, snapping people out of their stupor.
But no one could ignore the shadow above them, nor the immense power radiating from the massive black dragon now soaring through the sky.
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Back in the Skies
Xuanyu stretched his arms lazily. "I think that went well."
Irene arched a brow. "You call causing an international panic 'well'?"
Bibi Dong smirked. "You expected anything less?"
Almight shook his head," I regret inviting your all."
Albedo sighed wistfully. "A demonstration of absolute power is necessary to establish dominance."
Xuanyu rolled his eyes. "Alright, alright, let's not get too dramatic." He turned his gaze forward. "Ditian, take us to the location. We've made our entrance… now let's see how the world reacts."
Ditian's golden eyes gleamed, and with another beat of his titanic wings, he vanished into the sky—leaving the world below forever changed.