02x04 - A Rational Man

[bunniefuu]

You stuck to the train?

Yeah. Kinda like a magnet,
or maybe a suction cup?

They
will infiltrate existing supply chains,

smuggling their drugs among
the legitimate products

and arranging for delivery.

This is Kaniyashiki!
I've encountered a villain!

If you die anyway? My bad.

And here comes Mr. Fat!

That was a close one...

A new move?

This is my combat form...

"The Crawler: Scrappy Thrust Style!"

I shouldn't use this one!

That's right. You shouldn't!

Okay.

And with three big steps' worth of space...

I guess I really need to anchor myself.

Otherwise the recoil will push me over.

And if I want the kind of force
I generated yesterday...

I need to build up the power in my
hand before releasing it all at once!

Unleashing my secret technique!

Which I've named...

Koichi!

What're you doing?

Hi, Pop! You're early today.

I know I told you this yesterday.

But using projectile-based Quirks
on people with no hero license?

It's basically the same thing
as throwing rocks at them.

You get that, right?

I mean, it's not like it's a solid object!

And I can adjust how hard
the blast goes, so...

You can't throw something at people
just because it's soft, can you?

If the heroes or cops catch you doing that,
they're gonna take you in for real.

You're completely correct.

Well, I'm gonna head on
patrol. What about you, Pop?

Sorry. More homework.

There's been a lot of that lately, huh?

My school has both middle
and high school classes,

and they make up for the direct admissions
by giving out a ton of homework.

No entrance exams? That sounds awesome.

Except it means I've gotta
study to make up for it.

Now, you're distracting me,
so go on already!

Okay.

team up

When multiple individuals work together.
Usually in the form of cooperating towards a mutual goal.

Ep. 17 A Rational Man

That...

is the first straight-forward
villain around here in a while!

And he seems strong!

Dark, big, and violent!

And vaguely octopus-like?!

Pop, call this in!

Right, she's not here today!

Everyone, hurry and get clear!

And if you get a chance,
please call emergency services!

I'm in real trouble if help
doesn't show up soon!

No. I've gotta stay calm.

This guy's got a lot of hands to
play--literally--but isn't that fast on his feet.

If I keep out of his range,
I should be relatively safe.

You're not supposed to
throw rocks at people!

Pawn Shop
Hoppers

This is the stuff I was talking about.

A sample of a nutritional
supplement for livestock.

It's for livestock?

Supposed to make wool grow in thicker.

Makes sense...

It's not approved for medicinal use, so I
can't recommend taking it yourself, but...

At the end of the day, we're just
supplying you with a product.

So whatever you do with it, that's on you.

I understand.

But... it's going to work, right?

You can count on it.

Check out the top of my bro's head.

I see... faint signs... of silky hair!

I'm waging my own battle, y'know?

Yo.

C-Come again!

I'll take mine black.

We're not a café, man!

Eraser, didn't we ask you not to show
up if you didn't have business?

This is work.

I've gotta keep my antennae up and attuned
to underworld business in this town.

And considering the lead in Osaka
with the crab route fell through...

Look, we'll let you know
if we hear anything!

You gotta trust us!

More than that, it's kinda
turned into a habit.

What habit?

Takes a while for my engine to
turn over in the morning, y'know?

But if I drop in here for a cup of coffee before
heading out on patrol, I tend to have a better day.

Well, that's great for you, isn't it?

Think of it as me being logical.

Besides, you guys make
a great cup of coffee.

You son of a...

We need to start charging him, Ichiro!

What the?!

Our store!

Are you okay?!

A big villain is coming! I'll get
his attention, so get clear!

Isn't that...

The hero who fought with
Master before, Eraser Head?!

Aren't you...

C-can I help you? I'm just your
average good Samaritan personally!

Isn't that Cruller?

Yeah.

Oh, no! He's attacking the townspeople!

We'll talk later! Get to safety!

G-Good point. I'll just let you
take care of this, then.

What, you're leaving?

I mean, he's kind of scary...

Hey, villain!

Hold it right there!

He's one of those modified villains?!

Blunt force with nothing but
muscle strength behind it.

Nothing I can erase!

And then there's those extra arms!

But...

I need to be able to deal
with this kind of thing...

If I wanna call myself a pro.

Give it up.

You're not gonna break free easily.

Um... thank you so much!

No thanks necessary.

Get clear.

He was hiding more arms?!

Eraser?!

You okay, man?!

Ten arms in total... so he's
a squid, not an octopus.

The kids he was menacing...

Get out of here, quick!

They're safe.

One less thing to worry about.

Now I just need to avoid getting k*lled.

Being able to move would
really help with that.

Aw, crap! There he goes again!

Eraser Head.

He's a neighborhood hero that
specializes in fighting crime.

He doesn't make TV appearances,
or do any other showbiz nonsense.

That might be why he seems less
friendly than other heroes...

and almost frightening.

Which is why, when I have seen him around town,
I've made a point to avoid him.

At least, that was the case...

Until I found myself doing this!

You...

W-Wow, something just popped out of my hand!

At random! And not intentionally!

So weird!

And it didn't work, either!

Bro!

Right!

We are the Double Hottas!

Eraser, this falls under
self-defense, right?

And we're only using the legal Trigger!

Oh, me too! Self-defense!

We'll hash out the specifics later.

If he gets into the streets again,
he'll attack more people.

We need to keep him here.

I dunno if we can!

He sure didn't seem to
mind our kick, just now!

And you've got a busted arm!

Should I run and get help?

Hold it, Cruller.

It's... the Crawler...

Doesn't matter. That attack from before,
can you use it again?

What's its range?

And how strong does it get?
Was that full power?

Uh, I think that...

If I can anchor down and charge up longer,
I can launch a bigger one.

But I can't just stand around
in front of that guy!

There's no way! He's terrifying!

In that case, keep your distance,
but keep nailing him with light ones.

We're just trying to hold his attention.

Hotta Bros, where's the best
place to fight around here?

We want an open space
without any civilians around.

I hate the idea, but something
does come to mind.

Aw, Ichiro, no!

We don't got a choice! Follow me!

Wait...

The recoil's almost negligible if
I sh**t while going backwards?

You're a slick one, huh?

I only made him mad, though!

That works out for luring him this way.

Over here, Crawler!

What's this?

Oh, hey, little Hotta.

You really oughta knock before coming in.

Man's gotta have his privacy.

Sorry, Kamayan, but we need this space
for a sec! Gotta ask you to get out!

Seriously? You're kicking me out?

Haven't you ever heard of
squatter's rights, pal?

Now is not the time!

Hey! Do I need to lure
him into this warehouse?

Hey, if it ain't the Cruller?!

Y-you again!

Well, what kinda attitude is that?

You think I'm some kinda
villain or something?

I mean... the impression
you give is kinda...

That's bigotry. You're a bigot, brother.

Can't judge folks based off of appearances.

The root of prejudice is in those
kinda subconscious biases, y'know?

Well... y'know, you're right...

Ignore him, Cruller!

Incoming, Jiro!

Bro!

And Mr. Eraser.

I dunno what you guys' deal is, but
this is my afternoon tea time!

You wanna make a ruckus,
could you take it elsewhere?

S-Son of a...

I was relaxing and minding my own business!

What's the big idea,
you octopus-faced villain?!

D-Didn't he just tell me not to
judge people based on their appearance?

That's just how he is.

Guy's kind of an egomaniac.

But he's our egomaniac! Get 'im, Kamayan!

He's got arms to spare, so you can
lop off a few and no one'd get mad!

That's not how it works.

Huh! Kamayan's weaker than I figured.

Those scythes of his aren't
that sharp, either.

The drug's out of his system. All he has
going for him now is the extra size.

What now, Eraser?

I've got an idea.

I need the two of you to
give me an opening, first.

You make it sound easy!

Hotta...

Jump!

Jump!

I'll get behind him and..

Blind him!

Kamayan!

Grab him!

Fully charged... close range...

Do it, Crawler!

I call this The Crawler: SGB!

Shooty-Go-Blam!

And when I launch it at
its max potential...

It can take a big villain like this—

And just make him mad! Again!

It barely worked after all!

Nah. Makes a perfect distraction.

This octo-punk's seeing red now!

No, he's a squid, actually.

What? Not an octopus?

Attaboy, Cruller!

You keep him running around and buy time...

Until we jump out!

We got him!

Up... you go.

Good grief. This was a real handful.

Call it in, would you?

Sure. Kamayan, can I borrow your phone?

Well, he sure was fierce. How's your arm?

Just dislocated. It won't be an issue.

I see. Well, I guess I should get going.

No. Hold it.

Crawler...

Dude, come on, are you treating
people like villains again?

Give it a rest, mophead.

I didn't say that, but you
can't deny he's on thin ice.

Isn't this supposed to be where you say
"Thank you for your cooperation, citizens!"?

This is the problem with you, Eraser.

Uh...

You guys call the villain in.
I'm gonna keep an eye on this one.

I'll grab my phone,
but quit bossing folks around.

Whoa, back off! What's your problem, man?!

Hey, stupid, quit shaking him!

Our warehouse!

He's getting away!

That wasn't my fault.

Whatever! After him!

Test subject's designation is... Octoid?

What language is that supposed to be?

Oh, I get it, octopus+squid,
and split the difference.

In addition to his cephalopodic Quirk, his
speed and muscle mass have also been boosted,

with adjustments having been made
to increase his aggression.

So, he's a rush-down type fighter, huh?

Guess that makes us two of a kind.

Let's have a fair fight, big guy.

Countering every one of those
eight-armed punches.

How smart is that?

Just need a fluid sample.
And then he can be cut loose.

I love an easy job, yes I do.

Eraser Head and little Koichi...
along with their wacky buddies.

If they're having trouble against
a seafood appetizer like this,

they don't amount to—

Blood? Are you for real?

Are you freaking kidding
me right now?! No, no!

Hey, octo-boy! Or maybe squid kid?

Doesn't really matter.

Anyway, seriously, hear me out...

Not like I'm giving you choice.

This scar on my face? I put it there.

Wanted to look like someone
I idolize, get it?

Trying to establish my brand, y'know?

Guess you could say I was making
a statement as his successor!

And if my badass scar has a shrimpy-a*s scar

given to me by a nobody
like you right next to it,

no one is gonna get the point, are they?!

Dammit! Dammit!
What're you gonna do about this?!

I'm at my limit.

Don't have enough to k*ll him in one go.

This is pissing me off... damn it. Dammit!

Okay, listen up, octopus.

In five seconds, I'm going to speed up
again and stomp a hole in your head.

It's gonna be like a jackhammer.

So, how about you cower,
regret what you've done...

And then die.

Five. Four. Three. Two.

One.

Look out!

Mister, get away from him!
There's a hero on the way!

Whoa, what the hell?
Someone kicked his a*s, bad!

But who?!

Eraser, does an octopus have bones to break?

How should I know?

Huh. What happened to the person I saw?

Where'd he go?

Regarding the multi-armed modified
villain from the other day...

We still have no details on the person who
supposedly injured him before taking off.

No reports from other heroes, either.

From the M.O... do you suppose it's the
infamous Naruhata vigilante behind it?

I wouldn't be sure about that.

Personally, I'd let this vigilante
go and see what comes of...

Oh, Mr. Eraser!

You out on patrol?
Thank you for your service!

Hey! Do you really wanna be talking to him?

Sure! We got to know each
other the other day.

Isn't that right?

Huh?

What do I do? He's still scary!

What were you trying to accomplish?!

You don't know him, then?

He must have gotten the
wrong idea about something.

I got invited to a mixer!

It looks like a dealer is among
the attendees of this mixer!

Well, off I go!

Commencing undercover investigation!

Next time: The Man Returns.

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