The realization didn't hit them at first.
Then slowly… it did.
And that was why Gion had asked Nemuri.
"N-no… that's impossible. You must have sensed it wrong," Isane said, having overheard the conversation.
"That exceeds human limits," Nemu added calmly.
Mei's expression turned serious. "Do you understand what you're saying? Do you know what this could cause?"
Gion exhaled smoke slowly. "I hope I'm wrong. But it wasn't just me. Monet and black maria felt it too."
"They reacted simultaneously," Mabui said quietly. "Which means it was real."
Gion's gaze hardened.
"That feeling… was the connection. Every Akuma can sense another when their Authority is activated. Unlike spiritual pressure or chakra, Akuma Authorities resonate and colliding with each other."
She paused.
"And what we felt earlier… was clear. Very clear."
Nemuri's eyes widened.
"You're implying… Maki has t-three Authorities? Not just two?"
Yoruichi folded her arms.
"That's the only logical conclusion."
Silence fell again.
Every head turned toward the man sleeping peacefully in Unohana's lap.
Gion looked at Nemuri, her expression sharp.
"Now tell me. Where did you find him?"
Yoruichi, Mabui, Nemu, Isane… even Unohana waited for the answer.
Nemuri hesitated.
If she hadn't told him to enroll here… none of this would have surfaced. His existence could have remained hidden.
But now the world knew.
Three Authorities in one person.
That wasn't just rare.
That was destabilizing.
She exhaled slowly.
"I… don't know where he came from. He literally fell from the sky. Landed on the roof of my car."
They blinked.
"I adopted him after that. That's how we met."
Her gaze softened as she looked at him.
"And maybe it was my fault. Calling him here. He just wanted to play his music. Live peacefully. I might have pushed him into something he never wanted."
No one interrupted her.
Yoruichi, Mei, and Nemu knew.
He never cared about the examination.
His actions in the chamber proved it.
They all fell silent again, watching him.
Then Unohana spoke gently, cutting through the turmoil.
"When he wakes up… we'll ask him what he truly wants."
Her eyes rested on his face.
"When I first saw him, his dark red eyes refused attachment. But now… they shine. Like ruby. Like someone who found purpose."
She looked at them.
"So we ask him."
One by one, they nodded.
Was it a big deal?
Three Authorities in one body?
(´ﾟЗﾟ｀)Probably?
But only time would reveal what that meant.
( ・３・)The silence held—
Until Mei suddenly gasped.
"Waaaait. Nemuri… my husband loves music? Are you telling me he's the man you've been posting on Hero-Net?"
Nemu and Isane froze.
They began examining Maki closely.
Long black hair.
Broad shoulders.
Pale skin.
Deep voice.
Their eyes widened.
"WHAAAAAT. It's really him," Isane breathed.
Nemu nodded slowly.
"How did we miss that?" Mei muttered. "That's unbelievable."
Nemuri's teasing smile returned.
"What? Isn't he good at everything?"
Yoruichi and Unohana exchanged confused looks.
Mabui explained.
"Dafallen. A worldwide artist. Unique music. That deep voice. Even the world's greatest diva admires him."
They all stared at Maki again.
And now the pieces clicked.
Nemuri crossed her arms proudly.
"Well. What did you expect from my man?"
Yoruichi chuckled.
"Let me guess. He picked 'Dafallen' because he literally fell from the sky?"
That broke the tension.
They laughed.
Minazuki carried them through the portal and into the tunnel. The chamber was already cleared.
Nemuri straightened.
"Clinic first. Let him rest. Then we head to the meeting. They're waiting."
Unohana nodded.
"Isane. Nemu. Take care of him."
"Yes, Mother," Isane replied.
Nemu simply nodded.
Minazuki passed through the forest and surfaced near the grounds. Around eight hundred examinees from the Black Ribbon Chamber were gathered, whispering about what had happened.
Present Mic's booming voice echoed.
"HEY LISTENERS! STAY CALM AND WAIT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS!"
Hero Lunch Rush was already preparing food for the shaken students.
Aizawa noticed the flying shadow overhead.
"They're back," he muttered. "Mic. Meeting room."
Mic shouted one last announcement before retreating with him toward the U.A. building.
Minazuki descended near the entrance.
Everyone recognized it instantly. Its owner was one of the finest healers alive.
They landed.
Unohana carried Maki effortlessly despite his height and size. When they touched down, two six-foot white medic robots were already waiting with a stretcher.
She placed him gently onto it.
"Room 0013," she instructed.
The robots moved immediately.
Isane and Nemu followed.
The rest walked toward the elevators.
The faculty meeting was about to begin.