Last time on Spirit of a Hero and the Heart of a Saiyan: Rebirth, after an interesting experience with Viv and an intense sparring match with Torunn, Yuno has not fully integrated himself into his new lifestyle and life with his new family.

Now, he is ready to face whatever comes his way with his new friends by his side. Whatever that could be

Find out...NOW!

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Yuno was in the living room alongside the others while Widow and Spidey looked at the table. He was practically bouncing in excitement. After almost a full week of training and team meetings, it was finally time for his first real mission.

Widow: Alright, guys, listen up; this mission is a simple one. We've been getting reports of multiple break-ins within jewelry stores all across Lower Manhattan. You're all going to be patrolling the areas we assign you and seeing what you can find.

Miles: Oh well, that doesn't sound too bad.

Spidey: Based on the leftover security footage, every store that's been hit so far shows the exact same thing. An explosion goes off, leaving whoever's responsible to rush inside, only to never actually take anything.

Hearing that last part, Yuno tilted his head, confused.

Yuno: That's weird. Why wreck the place if you're not going to steal anything?

Widow: Because whoever's doing this isn't interested in the standard valuables; they're after something specific. Whatever that is, that's what you're all going to find out. Understood!?

All: Yes, ma'am!

Widow: Good, now get ready and gear up. You head out in 5.

At that moment, before anyone could even blink, Yuno rushed into his room and threw on his new custom Gi that Riri had made for him before stepping back out into the living room, where everyone smiled, seeing him.

Widow: Nice new duds, kid, looking sharp.

Spidey: Not bad at all, Yuno.

Miles: Yeah, looking fresh, bro.

Yuno beamed with pride at the compliments, adjusting his new Gi with a grin.

Yuno: Thanks! Riri did an awesome job with it.

After everyone was ready, Widow divided them into teams of two and gave them their locations. Unfortunately, though, seeing as the arrival of Yuno now made them all a team of nine instead of eight, he was left as the odd man out. Widow walked over to him, a stern and serious look in her eyes.

Widow: Yuno, even though you're by yourself on this one, that doesn't mean you can just go charging in on your own. Despite your strength, you're part of a team now, so if you see anything, you call the others. Got it?

Yuno: Got it!

Widow: Alright, everyone, move out!

Rebirth:

And just like that, they were gone. Kamala grabbed onto Sam's back, and the two flew off from the balcony with Torunn and Laura right behind them before splitting off. With Gwen swinging after her, Riri blasted off in her suit, and Viv grabbed onto Mile's arms, carrying him out herself. As for Yuno, he eyes the balcony and smiles wide.

Yuno: Oh man, I've always wanted to do this!

Widow: Do wha-

Before she could even finish, Yuno dashes toward the and leaps off, sending himself barreling toward the pavement down below. His heart was racing with excitement as he felt the wind rush against his face, the thrill of the free fall engulfing him.

Yuno: NIMBUS!!!

Yuno roars, and in an instant, the Nimbus cloud swoops in, catching him just mere feet from the ground. With a triumphant laugh, Yuno steadied himself on the cloud and soared off into the city skyline and toward his patrol site.

Yuno: WOOOOOO!

As Yuno soared through the city, his excitement only grew. The wind tousled his hair as he rode on the Nimbus, feeling almost invincible before arriving at his assigned area. He hopped off the Nimbus onto a nearby rooftop and scanned the streets below, searching for any signs of trouble. The city was bustling with activity, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary at first glance. However, he knew better than to let his guard down.

Yuno: Alright, now we wait.

Half an hour later

Yuno: Any second now.

Forty Five minutes later

Yuno: Shit is gonna go down in no time.

An hour and thirty minutes later

Yuno: Holy fuck, can something just happen already!

Laura: Hey, dumbass, we can hear you, ya know? Turn off your freaking coms!

She blasted into his ear, and Yuno's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as he quickly turned off his coms. He hadn't realized he was still broadcasting his frustration to the rest of the team. Clearing his throat, Yuno refocused his attention on the task at hand, scanning the area once more.

Yuno: Come on, New York, give me something.

BOOM!!!

The sudden explosion echoed through the streets, causing car alarms to blare, and Yuno instantly threw his hands up in the air with joy.

Yuno: Fuck Yes!...I mean, oh nooooo.

Yuno cleared his throat, focusing himself before dashing toward the source of the explosion, his heart pounding in his chest with anticipation. As he arrived at the scene, he saw smoke billowing out from the jewelry store and quickly flicked his coms back on.

Yuno: Guys, they've hit the jewelry store in my area. Come over here quick!

His voice crackled through the coms, alerting the rest of the team. Within moments, Riri's voice responded clearly.

Riri: We're on our way, Yuno. Hold tight.

Sam: Yeah, we'll be over there in no time.

Yuno: Alright, sounds g-

???: Somebody please help me!

Yuno's head whipped toward the direction of the panicked voice, spotting a lone hefty security guard desperately crawling out of the smoke, pure terror in his eyes as he frantically glanced back toward the store, the soft thud of footsteps growing closer and closer to him. A figure soon emerged from the chaos, clad in a sleek black coat with a dark hood obscuring their face.

Riri: Yuno, what's going on over there?

The figure approached the security guard menacingly, causing Yuno's heart to race with apprehension. He clenched his fists, ready to spring into action as he watched the scene unfold.

Yuno: It's... it's the perp. They're here.

Riri: Hold on, Yuno. We're almost there.

Yuno's eyes stayed locked on the figure as they stood over the security guard, who was now frozen in fear. With a swift movement, the figure raised its hand, and to Yuno's shock...a ball of energy began to form.

Yuno: N-No way, is that...KI!?

???: Sorry, old man, no witnesses.

Yuno: NO!

In an instant, Yuno dashed toward the figure, vanishing into the winds before reappearing right before his eyes and delivering a thunderous kick, sending the energy ball rocketing into the sky and exploding like a nuclear firework.

Yuno: Get out of here, now!

The old security guard didn't have to be told twice. He practically leaped to his feet and bolted as fast as his legs could carry him. As he landed on the ground, Yuno faced the mysterious figure, his heart pounding in his chest and his instincts screaming out from inside as he clenched his fist, his tail unconsciously uncoiling from his waist. From underneath his hood, the figure's eyes widened upon seeing it before smirking

???: Well, this is definitely a surprise. I never thought I'd find another Saiyan when I woke up today. That certainly explains why you were able to deflect my attack just now, though.

Yuno's eyes narrowed as he tilted his head, confused but still keeping his guard.

Yuno: Another Saiyan, what the hell are you talking about? Who the hell are you!?

The mysterious figure chuckled darkly, stepping forward from the shadows as the smoke began to clear around them.

???: My name's not important right now, but let's just say...

The figure grabbed onto his cloak, tearing it off and tossing it freely into the winds, and upon seeing what he truly looked like, Yuno's eyes shot wide in disbelief, not by his appearance but by the presence of a familiar tail flowing freely behind him.

???: ...I'm someone just like you!

The tailed boy charges at Yuno, throwing out a barrage of quick jabs aimed straight for his head, which he narrowly manages to weave out of the way of all of them, one quick shot landing right on his cheek, instantly drawing blood before the two vanished into the air, only to reappear in rapid clash of punches and kicks, each strike that landed sending out a small shockwave rippling across the street.

???: Hehe, not bad, man. You're actually pretty strong.

The tailed boy easily grabs one of Yuno's punches, shocking him before delivering a devastating knee right to Yuno's stomach and elbows him to the ground.

???: But not strong enough to beat me!

He charges down toward Yuno, but he quickly rolls out of the way and leaps to his feet just fast enough to deliver a powerful roundhouse kick to the tailed boy's side, sending him flying and bouncing off the roof of a nearby parked car. As he finally catches his breath, Yuno wastes no time calling the others.

Yuno: Uhh, guys could really use some help over here right now, the guy who's been robbing the jewelry stores...well, he's not just a guy. He's a kid...and he's like me.

Laura: What do you mean he's like you?

Yuno: Fights really good, hits really hard, shoots lasers with KI, oh and how could I forget has a fucking tail!

Gwen: Just hang tight, Yuno. We're a minute out. Just hold him off until then.

Yuno: Alright, you got it.

He flicks off his coms and takes a deep breath

Yuno: Just one minute, huh? I can do that. How hard could it be-

???: GALICK GUN!

The tailed boy's voice boomed as the massive purple energy blast fired from his hands, barreling toward Yuno with incredible speed, and as it reached only mere inches from his face, Yuno could only say one thing that felt right.

Yuno: Ah, crap baskets.

The beam completely engulfed Yuno, sending him flying backward through the air, crashing through several storefronts before finally skidding to a stop against a brick wall embedding into. Groaning in pain, Yuno struggled to push himself free, his vision blurred and his head spinning from the impact.

Yuno: Ugh...my...everything. Has it...been a minute yet?

The tailed boy approached slowly, a cocky grin spread across his face as he cracked his knuckles.

???: Well, this has definitely been more fun than I ever would have thought, but I think it's about time I get outta here.

The tailed boy slowly raised his hand before Yuno's face as a ball of Ki slowly began to form.

???: So, any last words before you die?

Yuno: Yeah...just one...Kaioken!

???: Kaiowha-

Yuno's Ki erupts into a roaring crimson red, shattering the wall behind him as he rockets forward and lands a clean and powerful punch right across the tailed boy's face, sending him crashing into the pavement with a resounding thud.

???: W-What the hell...was that?

The force of Yuno's Kaioken-enhanced strike sent shockwaves rippling through the air, causing nearby debris to scatter as the tailed boy skidded along the ground, struggling to regain his footing.

???: How did he get so much stronger so quickly...has he been holding back this entire time?

Yuno: What's wrong? Surprised you're not the only one who can pack a punch!

Before the tailed boy could even blink, Yuno blitzed right in front of him, unleashing a relentless barrage of punches and kicks across his body. Each hit that landed felt like the force of an express train barreling into him as he struggled to defend himself, completely overwhelmed by Yuno's assault before he stopped, bouncing on his feet as he stepped back

Yuno: Graaaaah!

Only to drive his fist right back into the tailed boy's stomach, launching him high into the air before guiding his hands toward his side.

Yuno: Let's see how you like a taste of your own medicine asshole. KAMEHAMEHA!!!!

Yuno's voice echoed through the streets as he fired the swirling torrent of energy from his palms, completely engulfing the airborne-tailed boy. The blast illuminated the night sky with its brilliant blue glow, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake as it tore through the air with unstoppable force. The tailed boy's voice slowly faded away as the beam vanished into the distance. As the smoke cleared, Yuno stood panting, his chest heaving with exertion as the others FINALLY! arrived.

All: Yuno!

Yuno: Oh hey guys, you made it. I got a question, do any of you know how long a minute is? cause I don't think...ya do.

His eyes rolled back into his head, and he collapsed onto the ground, completely exhausted, the effects of the Kaioken and the battle itself completely taking hold. Gwen rushed over to him, concern etched on her face as she checked his pulse.

Gwen: He's alive, just unconscious. We need to get him back to the complex now.

Miles: What about the guy he was fighting against?

Sam: He's gone. Yuno must've really given him a beating.

Laura: And vice versa, from the looks of it. Come on, let's get him outta here.

The team quickly gathered around Yuno, gently lifting him off the ground and carrying him back to their headquarters. Viv kept a close eye on him as they traveled, monitoring his condition to ensure he remained stable. Meanwhile, across the New York sky, the tailed boy finally managed to push himself free of Yuno's blast and now hovered high in the air, extremely bloodied and beaten. He slowly lowered himself back down to the ground, limping as far as he could before collapsing to his knees in an alleyway.

???: I...I can't believe I'm alive. I can't believe that weak Saiyan bastard almost killed me!

He slammed his fist into the ground in rage, a small dent in the pavement instantly forming upon contact.

???: No. He caught me by surprise, that's all. He must be exhausted by now. If I go back there, I bet I could kill him once and f--

???: Basal report. I repeat, report in Basal.

The tailed boy froze as the voice echoed through his communicator. Slowly, he reached up and activated the device, his voice low and filled with frustration.

Basal: This is Basal. I'm here, master.

???: Basal, what is your status?

Basal: I encountered some...unexpected complications at the end of my mission, master.

???: And what would those be?

Basal hesitated, unsure of how to explain the encounter with Yuno.

Basal: It was...another Saiyan, sir, young but powerful. He...bested me.

Silence was all that followed on the other end of the line after that, making Basal's heart race with anxiety until finally, after what felt like an eternity, the voice finally responded

???: And what of your mission? Did you succeed?

Basal groaned and slowly rose to his feet, feeling the pain coursing through his body as he tried to compose himself. He slowly reached behind him, pulling out exactly what he had been sent for.

Basal: Yes, my master...the Dragon Ball is ours.

The voice on the other end of the line chuckled softly, a sense of satisfaction evident in its tone.

???: Excellent, Basal. Return to the rendezvous point immediately. We shall discuss your encounter with this other Saiyan further once you return.

Basal nodded despite knowing that his master couldn't see him.

Basal: Understood, sir. Basal out.

With that, Basal deactivated his communicator and tucked it away before limping out of the alleyway. Elsewhere, though, within cold castle walls, two men stand alone before one of them, the villain commonly known as Taskmaster, steps forward.

Taskmaster: Is this new Saiyan going to be a problem, sir?

The man he addressed as "sir" remained silent for a moment, his face obscured by the shadows of the dimly lit room. Finally, he spoke in a voice that dripped with malice and authority.

???: No. The Saiyan boy is of little consequence in the grand scheme of things. What matters is that we now possess the Dragon Ball. With it, our plans can proceed as intended.

Taskmaster nodded, though his expression remained unreadable behind his skull-like mask.

???: Although I would be a fool not to admit...

The shadow figure slowly stepped forward from the shadows, revealing himself.

Doctor Doom: Things have now become a lot more interesting.