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As the last of the hostages were rescued, Itachi turned to look at the villain, who was still engulfed in flames. Endeavor stood over him with a smirk, his voice full of pride. "That's hellfire," he said, his confidence palpable.
Kaina, catching her breath, looked over at Itachi, who was staring at the scene in silence.
As the Suicide Bomber villain glowed ominously, signaling an imminent explosion, Itachi's eyes widened. Instinctively, he activated his Sharingan, his gaze locking onto the villain. "Bomber…," he muttered under his breath, immediately casting a powerful genjutsu. In an instant, the villain's eyes dulled, and he collapsed into a deep, controlled sleep. Kaina, realizing what had happened, placed a hand on Itachi's shoulder.
"You did great," she said softly, though her expression carried a hint of concern. "But I told you not to use your quirk."
Itachi, still calm, responded sharply, "You wanted him to blow up? We all could've been caught in a blast due to someone's stupidity." His tone was cold but steady, his eyes flickering with intensity.
Kaina blushed slightly, sensing the weight behind his words. "I know," she whispered. But before she could continue, a booming voice interrupted.
"What did you just say?" Endeavor, furious, stepped forward, glaring at Itachi. His flames flickered more violently as his temper flared.
Itachi didn't flinch. He stared Endeavor dead in the eyes, his Sharingan still visible. "I said, because of someone's stupidity, we could have all been caught in that blast."
Endeavor's anger boiled over, his flames roaring. Kaina, visibly nervous, quickly tried to diffuse the situation. "I'm sorry, Endeavor—"
But Itachi interrupted. "You don't have to apologize, Lady Nagant. You are a hero. Don't bow to someone arrogant." His words were a quiet but powerful declaration, and Kaina looked at him in awe, a mix of surprise and gratitude filling her.
Endeavor, however, wasn't going to let it go. His voice dripped with condescension. "People say you're a promising young hero. My agency even considered you for an internship. I wasn't convinced, but they insisted you had some skills. But seeing you here, you're just weak, alongside an irrelevant hero."
Kaina winced at Endeavor's words, visibly hurt. But before she could respond, Itachi stepped in front of her, placing a hand on her shoulder to shield her. His Sharingan gleamed as he glared at Endeavor. "I'd rather be weak than respect a hero who mistreats his own children," he said with quiet fury.
Endeavor's eyes widened in shock, as did Kaina's. The weight of Itachi's words hung heavily in the air, stinging the No. 2 hero. Endeavor, now glaring intensely at the young Yaoyorozu, clenched his fists. "Kid… you wanna fight?"
Itachi's expression remained neutral. "No, I don't. But you should apologize to the hostages. Your reckless use of fire could have caused more harm."
The words struck Endeavor hard, but his pride wouldn't allow him to back down. His anger reached its peak, and he swung a fiery fist toward Itachi. But just as Endeavor's hand came near, Itachi's hand moved with lightning speed, and for a brief second, it seemed as if Endeavor's hand had been sliced. Endeavor paused, shocked, looking at his palm, which was still intact. The message was clear: Itachi's speed and skill could have made it real.
"If you try that again," Itachi said calmly, "I won't hold back."
Endeavor, for the first time in a long while, felt a hint of fear. He stammered, his pride dented, before storming off. But just as he was about to leave, Itachi spoke again, his voice laced with subtle menace. "Say hi to Fuyumi, Endeavor."
The hero froze in his tracks for a second before continuing forward, disappearing from sight.
As Endeavor stormed off, Kaina let out a long sigh, her heart still racing from the intense confrontation. She turned to Itachi, her expression a mix of relief and frustration. "You... you really shouldn't have done that," she scolded softly, though her voice wavered. "Standing up to the No. 2 hero like that—it's dangerous."
Itachi remained calm, his gaze softening as he looked at her. "I didn't like seeing him disrespect you like that. No one should treat you that way, Kaina."
Kaina blushed, her heart skipping a beat at his words. She tried to stay composed, but her emotions were getting the better of her. "Still… thank you," she said shyly, her voice barely above a whisper. "For standing up for me."
Itachi smiled gently, stepping a little closer. "You don't need to thank me. I'll always stand by your side. You're worth more than what people like Endeavor think."
Kaina's face flushed an even deeper shade of red, her mind racing at his words. She felt warmth bloom in her chest as she looked at him, suddenly feeling incredibly vulnerable but also grateful. "I... I don't know what to say," she stammered, her blush deepening.
Itachi felt a warmth in his chest as he noticed a slight blush creeping onto his cheeks. He quickly composed himself, not wanting to show too much emotion. "Let's go," he said quietly, his voice softer than usual. Kaina nodded, still flustered from the whole ordeal, her cheeks bright red. Together, they walked back to the agency, their steps in sync, but their hearts racing for different reasons.
Back in her room, Kaina lay in bed, her mind buzzing with thoughts of the day's events. The way Itachi had stood up for her so fiercely, the intensity of his gaze when he faced Endeavor—it all made her feelings even more confusing. She tossed and turned, trying to push away her thoughts, but every time she closed her eyes, she saw Itachi's face.
"I have to tell him... eventually," Kaina whispered to herself. She hugged her pillow, burying her face in it. "But not now... at the end of the internship, like I decided," she reassured herself, forcing the idea from her mind for the time being. She exhaled, trying to calm her racing heart.
Despite her efforts to calm herself, her thoughts kept drifting back to Itachi—his calm demeanor, his quiet strength, and the way he had stood up for her. She couldn't help but smile, imagining a future where she might gather the courage to tell him how she truly felt. With that thought lingering in her mind, Kaina finally drifted off into a peaceful sleep, dreaming of Itachi and what could be.
Itachi stood in his room, packing his bag and gazing around with a soft smile on his face. "It was a fun month…" he thought, feeling a sense of satisfaction from the time spent on the internship. Closing his bag, he opened the door and stepped into the hallway.
As he approached the main door, he spotted Kaina standing there, her hands hanging by her sides and a serious expression on her face. A soft blush colored her cheeks, but her eyes held a weight that made Itachi pause. He smiled gently and walked up to her.
"It was fun spending time with you, Kaina," he said warmly.
She looked up at him, her face softening as she nodded. "I also had fun," she replied, her voice quiet but sincere.
A moment of silence fell between them. Itachi glanced at the door and then back at her. "So… I guess I'll leave now," he said, turning to go.
But before he could take another step, Kaina reached out and grabbed his hand. "Wait…" she said, her voice trembling slightly.
Itachi stopped in his tracks, turning back to face her. "Yes?" he asked, his dark eyes locking onto hers, a hint of curiosity and concern in his gaze.
Kaina swallowed hard, gathering every bit of courage she had. Her heart pounded in her chest, her thoughts racing, but she knew it was now or never. She couldn't hold it in any longer.
"I-Itachi," she began, her voice shaking, "I... I need to tell you something." She took a deep breath, her grip on his hand tightening. "This past month… spending time with you, getting to know you… it's made me realize something."
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