CHAPTER 16

(POV: Izuku)

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I left home with the katana firmly secured at my hip.

The fresh morning air helped me clear my mind and relax, dispelling any doubts I might have had.

Today was an important day, and I needed to be in my best condition.

"How will Yang react when she sees me?" I thought, bored, with a hand on my chin.

I kept walking through the streets and stopped by a window of a closed shop, which reflected my image.

("Hmm...") I thought with a monotonous face, looking at my body.

(Image --->)

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"Sometimes I miss my other body, but doing that is missing the past, and that would only hold me back..." I said, turning my gaze away from the window with a serious face.

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"Pff, HA! To hell with my previous life, this one is much better anyway." I said laughing, replacing my serious face with a confident smile as I resumed my pace.

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(Timeskip 10 minutes)

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("Not much longer to go.") I thought, bored while analyzing what would happen next.

I turn my gaze and see the people walking in the streets or in the buildings, they are in peace and without any trouble crossing their mind.

"I need to be alert. Without Cinder in charge of Salem's operations, I don't know what their next move will be." I say with a sigh.

But I'll let Ozpin handle that crap; I've helped enough by giving the identities of those working with Salem and killing Cinder and Emerald.

Not only that, but I also contributed ideas for their possible plans.

Obviously, that doesn't mean to stay ultra-calm, i will keep helping here and there so we can kill all those motherfuckers.

"Hmm, the maiden is safe for now. Ozpin, Qrow, and Amber should be enough to deal with Salem's shit team." I murmured, placing my arms behind my neck.

"I need a break from the war between Ozpin and Salem. I've contributed enough for now." I said with a playful smile.

"Now I just need to enjoy the antics, fights, and semblances I can copy/steal at Beacon, hehe..." I murmured with a smile.

My face turned serious, and I put my hands in my pants pockets.

"Talking about semblance, I still need more semblances in my arsenal. I lack Weiss's, Sun's, Neo's, Jaune's, and Hazel's. For now, those are the few I remember; maybe I'll see more semblances at the academy and be able to copy them."

My walk stopped when I saw I had already reached the meeting point.

"Great." I said, already relaxed to have arrived.

I saw several young people gathered at the designated place. They were all armed and seemed anxious; some were even practicing with their weapons or talking animatedly with their companions.

I was struck by the diversity in weapons: swords, spears, scythes, and firearms combined with melee weapons, all designed to be as unique as their owners.

I started walking through the crowd, noticing a few disdainful and superior looks directed at me from some of them.

My monkey tail moved naturally, but it seemed that some didn't like seeing a Faunus in their presence.

"A Faunus? Here?" I heard a girl murmur with a tone of disgust.

Those and a few other murmurs started to be heard as they looked at me, making me let out an irritated sigh.

("What a bother.") I thought with a bored face. ("These idiots have no idea I could easily take down each one of them.")

Just then, a tall and muscular guy with a big sword thought it would be funny to try to bump me while he was walking. I saw his attempt from afar but stayed still, letting him bump his shoulder into mine.

"Move yourself punk"said the dude and bump into my shoulder.

The force of the impact didn't move me an inch, but the fool lost his balance and fell on his butt, making a loud noise.

Silence fell over the crowd as they looked at the guy, who had a mixture of surprise and embarrassment on his face.

"What's wrong? Did you drop a coin?" I said with a mocking smile, letting my tail move playfully.

Those who had looked at me with disgust now seemed nervous, avoiding my eyes.

Others, who had felt superior, were now clearly intimidated to see that a muscular guy of almost 1.90 meters couldn't move me an inch.

("Tsk, idiots.") I thought, continuing to walk, leaving the fool and the few racists aside.

Suddenly, the sound of powerful engines filled the air. Everyone looked up as a huge Bullhead ship descended slowly from the sky, its rotors spinning precisely.

My eyes widened in amazement at the sight of the ship.

"Son of a bitch, I had forgotten that the ships in this world are cool and gigantic," I said with a smile of excitement at seeing such a machine above me.

(Image--->)

The ship gracefully parked in front of us, casting an imposing shadow over us.

The ship's doors opened with a loud hiss, revealing a ramp extending to the ground. A man in a Beacon uniform stepped out and gestured for us to board.

"It is time kids! Everyone aboard for the admission exam!" he announced with an excited voice.

The group of applicants started moving towards the ship, some showing signs of nervousness and others with unshakable determination in their eyes.

I looked at them for a few seconds with a neutral face ("So many peculiar things, and they're just secondary characters that won't stand out in the plot. It's impressive and disappointing at the same time.") I thought curiously.

After a few seconds, I joined the line. This was the first step towards a future full of glory and recognition.

Inside the ship, we settled into the available seats or some others would still stay on foot.

I could hear murmurs and excited conversations around me.

I delighted in thinking about all the semblances and combat techniques I could see and, with a bit of luck, add to my repertoire.

"This will be fun :)" I thought, clenching my fists with excitement.

The ship began to rise smoothly, and through the windows, I saw the landscape changing rapidly as we moved away from the meeting point.

I felt an electrifying energy running through my body. Soon we would be at Beacon, ready to face the admission exam and prove what we were made of.

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(POV: No one)

(Location: ???)

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Some White Fang guards were gathered in a dark corner of the base, taking a moment to exchange rumors and news.

The conversation revolved around a topic that had been on everyone's lips lately.

"Hey, by the way... Have you heard the latest?" murmured one of the guards, a Faunus with wolf ears. "Adam Taurus is back."

"Yeah, I heard," replied another, a Faunus with prominent fangs. "They say he went to see Blake's parents to give them the news of her death. I can't imagine what it must have been like for them."

"You mean Ghira and Kali Belladonna?" asked a third guard, a Faunus with curved horns. "It must have been devastating for them. Blake was their only daughter."

"Exactly," nodded the guard with wolf ears. "Adam told them how Blake died and that he's now seeking revenge against her killer. They say he's changed a lot since then."

"What do you mean by 'changed'?" asked the Faunus with fangs.

"I mean he's become stronger," explained the guard with wolf ears, his tone full of admiration and a bit of fear.

"Supposedly he's obsessed with revenge. He trains nonstop, seeking to perfect his skills. It's said that now his Moon-Slice is more powerful than ever, in fact, he improved it so much that it's said he killed two Nevermores with a single slash..." he commented, leaving the others impressed.

"That's impressive," commented the guard with horns. "He's always been strong, but if what you say is true, he could be unstoppable now."

"His semblance has intensified with his pain and fury," continued the guard with wolf ears. "His desire for revenge is so great that it seems to have transformed him. Some even say it's as if Blake left him part of her own strength before she died," he said with a nervous smile.

"That sounds like a tale," replied the guard with fangs, although his tone indicated he wasn't entirely convinced of his own skepticism. "But I can't deny that Adam has always had an air of mysticism around him."

"Whatever it is, I think we should be careful," warned the guard with horns. "If Adam is seeking revenge, it means someone is on his list, and I wouldn't want to be in his way."

"I agree," said the guard with wolf ears. "And if he ever needed our help, we should be ready to support him. Blake's death has left a mark on all of us, but especially on him."

"Yes, it's our duty as members of the White Fang," added the guard with fangs. "If Adam needs our help to avenge Blake, we'll be by his side."

Suddenly, a tense silence fell over the group as the base door slowly opened.

Adam Taurus entered, without his mask, revealing a scar over his left eye.

His expression was serious, and his eyes shone with fierce determination.

It was evident that his musculature had grown considerably; each step he took exuded power and authority. His aura, larger and more palpable than ever, filled the room with an intimidating energy.

The guards couldn't help but feel almost suffocated by the tremendous pressure he exuded. Adam seemed to have transcended to a higher level, an unstoppable force driven by his desire for revenge.

"S-SIR! IT'S A P-PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU BACK!" greeted the guard with wolf ears, bowing nervously, something the others imitated equally nervously.

Adam only nodded, without stopping for a moment. His firm and determined gaze made it clear that he was on a mission.

The guards exchanged nervous glances and renewed determination.

Adam Taurus had returned, stronger and more determined than ever, and his presence promised to bring significant changes to the White Fang. For better or worse, they were ready to follow every instruction about the justice for the Faunus and for Blake Belladonna.

("May God have mercy on the poor soul that Adam seeks to kill.") This was the thought that crossed everyone's mind as they watched Adam.

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The End