Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Showdown in Sky
The tense atmosphere of the hijacked plane hung like a thick fog. Passengers remained on their knees, trembling as the terrorists moved through the aisles. Goku Midoriya stayed still, his Saiyan instincts urging him to act, but his rational side forced him to hold back. He needed to understand the situation fully before striking.
The leader, a tall man with a commanding presence and piercing eyes, continued giving orders. His quirk, "Pulse Wave," allowed him to emit concussive waves of force from his hands, and Goku had already seen him use it to intimidate a particularly uncooperative passenger. The other terrorists each had their own quirks, ranging from minor augmentations to more threatening abilities:
1. Burner: A muscular man whose quirk allowed him to ignite anything he touched, leaving charred destruction in his wake.
2. Phase Shot: A wiry man whose quirk let his bullets pass through solid objects, making him an unpredictable threat.
3. Neural Lash: A woman whose whip-like energy tendrils could paralyze anyone they struck.
Goku studied their movements carefully, noting their positions and quirks. These guys are dangerous, he thought, but they're overconfident. They think no one on this plane can stop them.
The leader barked at one of his men, "Check the cockpit. Make sure the pilots are cooperating."
Burner nodded and made his way toward the front of the plane. Goku's sharp eyes followed him, noting how the man seemed eager to burn anything in his path.
Goku exhaled slowly. If I don't act now, they might hurt someone—or worse. It's time to end this.
In one fluid motion, Goku sprang to his feet. His sudden movement drew the attention of Phase Shot, who was standing nearby.
"Hey, sit down!" Phase Shot shouted, raising his gun.
But Goku was already in motion. He dashed forward with Saiyan speed, closing the distance before Phase Shot could react. With a swift strike to the gut, Goku sent the man sprawling to the floor, unconscious.
The leader spun around, his eyes narrowing. "What the—?!"
"It's over," Goku said, his voice calm but firm. "You're not hurting anyone else."
The leader sneered. "You've got guts, kid. But you're outnumbered and outmatched."
He raised his hands, releasing a powerful pulse wave aimed directly at Goku. The concussive force tore through the air, sending seats and luggage flying.
Goku dodged with ease, his Saiyan reflexes allowing him to move faster than the human eye could follow. He closed the distance between himself and the leader, delivering a powerful punch to his midsection. The leader staggered back, coughing, but quickly recovered.
"Don't just stand there!" he shouted to his team. "Take him down!"
Burner charged forward, his hands igniting in flames as he aimed for Goku. "Let's see how tough you are when you're on fire!"
Goku sidestepped the attack, but Burner used his other hand to swipe at him, setting the edge of a nearby seat ablaze. The fire spread quickly, forcing passengers to move away.
"You're putting everyone at risk!" Goku growled. He grabbed Burner's wrist, twisting it with enough force to disarm him. With a sharp kick, he sent Burner crashing into the side of the cabin, where he slumped to the ground unconscious.
Neural Lash was next. She flicked her energy whip toward Goku, the glowing tendrils crackling with paralyzing electricity. "You're not getting past me!" she hissed.
The whip lashed toward Goku, but he caught it mid-strike, the energy sizzling against his Saiyan skin. "Nice trick," he said, his voice steady, "but it's not enough."
With a sharp tug, he yanked Neural Lash off balance, pulling her toward him. He delivered a precise chop to the back of her neck, rendering her unconscious.
The leader, now furious, unleashed a barrage of pulse waves. Each blast tore through the cabin, ripping seats from their moorings and shattering windows. The plane shuddered violently, and the passengers screamed in terror.
"You don't know who you're messing with, kid!" the leader roared.
Goku planted his feet firmly on the ground, his aura flaring with energy. The leader's next pulse wave collided with Goku's aura, dissipating harmlessly.
"You're strong," Goku admitted, "but you're reckless. You don't care who gets hurt as long as you get what you want."
The leader snarled, launching himself at Goku in a last-ditch effort to overpower him. The two clashed in a flurry of blows, each strike sending shockwaves through the cabin. Despite the leader's strength and skill, Goku's Saiyan heritage gave him the edge.
With a powerful uppercut, Goku sent the leader flying into the ceiling of the cabin. The man crashed to the floor, unconscious.
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The plane's cabin was in shambles, but the passengers were unharmed. Goku quickly moved to reassure them. "It's over," he said, his voice steady. "You're safe now."
As the situation calmed down, an older man approached Goku. He was well-dressed, his demeanor calm despite the chaos that had unfolded.
"That was impressive," the man said, his voice deep and measured. "You handled yourself like a professional."
"Thanks," Goku replied, brushing some dust off his shirt. "I couldn't just sit by and do nothing."
The passengers erupted into applause, their gratitude evident.
"Young man," he said, his voice warm and sincere, "you saved all of our lives. Allow me to introduce myself—I'm Yaoyorozu Hisashi."
Goku blinked in surprise. "Yaoyorozu?"
"Yes," Hisashi said with a smile. ". You're quite impressive."
Goku rubbed the back of his neck, suddenly feeling shy. "I just did what anyone would do."
Hisashi shook his head. "No, you went above and beyond. If you ever need a job, I could use someone with your skills as a bodyguard."
Goku considered the offer for a moment before shaking his head. "Not now," he said. "I still have a lot to learn. But maybe someday."
Hisashi nodded. "Fair enough. The offer stands."
As the plane prepared for an emergency landing, Goku sat back in his seat, the adrenaline finally wearing off. He closed his eyes, a small smile on his face. This was just the beginning of his journey, and he was ready for whatever came next.
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