As a result of the attack, the world came to truly know the League of Villains.
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Out of the 30 students present, 11 were kidnapped.
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Five from Class 1-A and six from Class 1-B.
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Out of the six pro heroes present, two were kidnapped, three were injured, and one was murdered.
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Not a single villain was captured, while two quirk beasts were slain.
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All of this was told to the news by one of the students who single-handedly saved those still with us.
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A student.
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Not a pro hero.
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That fact alone caused things to spiral.
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“Following last month’s hot topics of the attack on U.A, the Hero Killer case, and the Hosu Incident, now we have the biggest mass-kidnapping case of the decade. People are questioning, “What are the pros doing?” How can we trust them when even their best defenses crumble to common criminals? When a simple child can-”
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Before the new anchor could go on, the TV was crushed by a green energy field.
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The conference room was thick with the mixture of anger and depression. And the one that could bring some joy to the mix with a joke is gone, too heartbroken over his friend’s death.
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A death not covered by the media.
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Yes, Aizawa’s passing was covered up to save some face. For these villains to not only kidnap pros and students but to kill one of their best, it was too much of an insult. Add on that a student had to step up to solve the problem.
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How would that make the higher-ups look? So they silenced it and made it look like Aizawa was captured as well.
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Therefore, there was no funeral, not a public one anyway. This left the teachers, alongside Izuku’s sisters, to pick up the pieces.
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But what could they do about the situation but wait? There were no leads. Tatsumaki has been searching for these monsters for months and found nothing. They weren’t going to suddenly run into them now.
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So they sit, contemplate, and boil in their failure. The one with the heaviest guilt, though, wasn’t the sisters; it was All Might.
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Fists clenched hard enough to bleed and head hung low, he thinks back to the past.
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All Might: ‘If only I didn’t push him away… ’
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Azreal wasn’t the only villain, but it was clear he’s the strongest tool in their arsenal. And All Might was the one to send him straight into the arms of All For One. All those years ago, when he was a kid not that different from Midoriya.
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All Might: ‘If I only helped him then… ’
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Tatsumaki: “We’re weak.”
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The teachers turn to the strangely calm Tatsumaki. In some ways, that was even more terrifying.
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Midnight: “What?”
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Tatsumaki: “Peace, All Might’s era, made heroes weak. Even… me. Why are we doing summer camps? Why are we doing school festivals and internships as if everything is normal? Nothing about this is normal. We’re at war, and we should be acting like it.”
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Nezu: “What would you suggest?”
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Tatsumaki: “We go to war. We train for it, defend like we are in one, and retaliate without mercy.”
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Midnight: “That’s unreasonable. You can’t-”
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Tatsumaki: “Why not?”
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Said with an eeriness and delivered with a stare that shut down any more words from Midnight.
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Tatsumaki: “Until this is resolved by me or All Might, that is what is required.”
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Snipe: “So we’re soldiers now?”
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Tatsumaki: “In a way, that’s what we always were.”
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Snipe: “… And here I thought I put that behind me.”
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Nezu: “Be that as it may, we still can’t do anything at the moment.”
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Tatsumaki: “There is one thing. Tell me, Nezu, how did they know where to attack? Is Apotheosis that smart or are our defense that weak?”
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Nezu: “What are you suggesting?”
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Tatsumaki: “A traitor.”
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The word makes them stiffen. A traitor? Among the pros?
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Tatsumaki: “Only the teachers and pros involved knew the location.”
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Midnight: “Tornado, stop.”
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Tatsumaki: “No. If I can’t be out there, then I will do something here.”
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Snipe: “And how do you suppose we do that?”
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Tatsumaki: “Easy, Fubuki!”
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Without warning, her little sister entered the room, instantly lowering the temperature within. It is true that their brother has grown strong enough to not only save almost everyone by himself, but also come out without much injury. But the fact he, alongside his friends and Kiri, was placed in harm’s way again doesn’t lessen their anger.
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Snipe: “What is this?”
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Tatsumaki: “My sister has grown much stronger recently and can probably find out if the traitor is in this room. All you have to do is let her read your mind and memories.”
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Midnight: “That is a severe breach of privacy.”
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Tatsumaki: “Not if you have something to hide. I did say we are at war; I wasn’t bluffing.”
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The older sister doesn’t see the quick glance of worry Fubuki sends her way. The cold calmness reminds her too much of the past. But considering the circumstances…
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Fubuki: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect our family… maybe… we need that old Tatsumaki back. At least until this is over.’
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Not like Tatsu needs to be so overprotective when her siblings are growing in power steadily.
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Nezu: “If it will make you feel better, I consent.”
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Tatsumaki: “Good.”
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All Might would have also consented; that way he would be forced to confront his past sins. But before he could, his phone rang.
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All Might: “Sorry, sorry, I have to take this call.”
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Tatsumaki: “Fine, we’ll do you last. Not like I suspect you anyway.”
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All Might: “Thank you.”
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Stepping out of that tension sauna, All Might sighs.
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All Might: ‘… I couldn’t even protect my own students… or my friend… again, All For One takes someone from me. Some ‘Symbol of Peace’ I am… I have no right to call myself a hero… ’
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Taking a breath, he answers the call to escape the darkness of his own mind.
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All Might: “What is it, Tsukauchi?”
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Tsukauchi: “I have good news; we may have found the League of Villains’ whereabouts!”
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The old hero’s eyes shoot up; energy fills his lungs as his body unconsciously prepares for battle.
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Tsukauchi: “A few weeks ago, one of my subordinates was conducting an investigation. We learned of an incident where a man with a patched face was occupying a building… where there were supposedly no tenants.”
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Tsukauchi: “The man looked like he was in his 20s; we fished through records of past criminals for notable characters but found nothing. When we checked with the building owner, he mentioned there was a hideout-like bar inside the building. We decided at the time that the incident was unrelated to the investigation at hand.”
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Tsukauchi: “But one of the people who attacked the forest lodge matches the man’s description! That’s the current situation; once we verify the details, we’ll bust in there. This is all top secret; I’m only telling you because it’s you! I know you and the rest want in on this.”
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For the first time since this all started, All Might smiles.
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All Might: “I’ve got some spectacular friends, thank you.”
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As he says this, his body grows into his muscle form, ready to take the fight to the enemy.
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All Might: “When I find those villains, this is what I’ll say to them: I came here for payback. For Aizawa.”
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Izuku couldn’t stay home. It was too peaceful, too bright. His mind was still sharpened by the events, and he desired to end this once and for all.
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No matter how much she pleaded, he could not stay home with his mother. Neither could Kiri; she followed him as she always does.
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Now, he’s at the nearby hospital to visit those who are awake and those who are not.Sadly, Kendo wasn’t among those awake, finally succumbing to poison gas and falling into a short-term coma.
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Walking through the front door of the hospital, a monument of his failure notices him. The tall and well-kept man with glasses walked toward Izuku. When he was within arm’s reach, he could see the bags under his eyes.
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It was clear he was the father of one of the kidnapped students. But despite this, the man held out his hand.
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Minamoto: “You must be Izuku and Kiri Midoriya. My name is Koichi Minamoto. I wanted to say thank you for saving my daughters Shiho and Aoi.”
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Izuku: “B-But I didn’t save-”
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Minamoto: “I know… but I’m sure they would all be gone if not for you. So, thank you.”
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The boy looked at the offered hand and sighed. It would be better to not reject the man. So he shakes his hand.
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Izuku: “I promise, I will get Akashi back.”
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Minamoto: “I honestly should be telling you to leave it to the pro heroes. But I have a feeling you won’t stay put. I’m glad my daughter has such great friends. She… didn’t always have such things.”
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Kiri: “Adopted?”
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Switching the handshake to Kiri, Minamoto continued.
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Minamoto: “Yes, all three of my girls were adopted. It was hard at first, but worth it. So I have no doubt Aoi and Shiho will want to go with you. I’m surprised they, along with Kanto, haven’t torn the city apart looking for her.”
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After giving his handshake, the man took a moment before asking for something irresponsible.
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Minamoto: “I-I’m not a hero. I can’t save them, and I can’t stop them when they jump into danger. So if Shiho, Aoi, and Kanto do decide to join you, please… protect them.”
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The boy further hardens himself and declares the future.
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Izuku: “As long as I’m alive, nothing will happen to them or anyone else.”
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Sighing in relief, the man smiles.
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Minamoto: “You know, I believe you.”
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Minamoto gave a small bow and made his way outside. But not before saying something that stirred something in Izuku.
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Minamoto: “You remind me a lot of All Might. You really make it seem like it will all be okay.”
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The boy turns around too late; the man is gone, but the words linger.
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Izuku: ‘Me? Like All Might?’
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He looks at his palm before balling it into a fist.
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Izuku: ‘All the more reason why I can’t fail.’
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A soft hand covers his, easing the growing tension.
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Izuku: “Kiri?”
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Kiri: “Not alone. Save them together.”
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Izuku: “… Right. I’m not alone in this.”
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With that, the prince scans the whole building and calls everyone who is awake to meet him in a particular room. The one where the Pussy Cats are in.
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Kiri: “Mama Cat… ”
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The duo was the first ones to find and enter the room. Mandalay was the only one awake. To the right of her bed was a badly injured Tiger, and to the left was Pixie-Bob, still out due to a concussion. It’s been a whole day, and still they haven’t stirred.
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The only reason she was awake was because Kota clearly held back. A fact that was possible due to Mandalay being caught off-guard.
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Mandalay: “Kiri… Midoriya… what are you doing here?”
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Izuku: “I thought you should hear what we plan to do. Maybe you’d want to join.”
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Mandalay hangs her head low and swallows the bile rising. She knows what they plan to do. She should warn them off, to trust the pros, but…
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Mandalay: “Kota… if it means I can see him again… save him from whatever happened… then I’ll join you. I know you plan on saving everyone.”
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Sabrina: “Good.”
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The two turn to the next to show up, the psychic girls. They… look awful. Clearly, they didn’t take the news well.
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Sabrina: “When do we leave, and how do we find them?”
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Izuku: “First, we wait for everyone. I didn’t just contact you three.”
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Shiho: “The longer we take-”
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Izuku: “I know. But rushing won’t help us. Besides, everyone deserves a chance to help.”
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Aoi: “But the larger the group-”
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Bakugo: “So what!?”
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At last, the rest of the students that had the strength to wake up quickly arrived.
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Following behind Bakugo were Tokoyami, Tsuyu, Ida, and Todoroki.
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Bakugo: “You think you can just leave us behind after what happened?! No way! I’m going to kill that scarred bastard myself!”
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Izuku: ‘You might get your chance.’
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Ida: “So it’s true… ”
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Taking a stand in front of the unreadable Izuku, Ida let his objections become known.
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Ida: “You want to save everyone? After barely getting out of there alive.”
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Izuku: “Yes.”
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Ida: “Y-You idiot! This is a matter that should be left to the professionals! This is not something students should be messing with! Please, Miss Mandalay, speak some sense into them!”
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He pleads with her, but she can only shake her head.
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Mandalay: “Ida… you were there… you saw how… we failed. The only reason why we weren’t also captured was because of Midoriya.”
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Ida: “That’s even more of a reason to not go! They won’t let him escape again; they’ll be prepared! And if Midoriya is taken out again-”
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Bakugo: “So what do you suggest, Four Eyes!? Sit around and do nothing!”
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Ida: “No, trust in the pros! They’ll figure something out!”
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Todoroki: “Calm down, both of you. We’re in a hospital.”
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The two take a step back and look away from each other before they come to blows.
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Todoroki: “None of this matters if we can’t track them. Midoriya, do you have a plan?”
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They look to see the boy nod.
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Izuku: “Momo and I have a connection. Like with Kiri, I can sense where she is. It will feel like a general direction the further she is though. I also can only sense her if she isn’t compressed by that strange quirk I saw.”
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Tokoyami: “Then-”
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Izuku: “Yes, I sensed her not long after everyone checked into the hospital. And she only moved once, from what I can tell.”
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Sabrina: “Then let’s not waste time.”
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Ida: “Stop messing around! You’re all getting carried away!!”
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Aoi: “What’s your problem! In case you didn’t get it, your friends were kidnapped! Your teacher was killed! Don’t you care!?”
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Eyes bloodshot, hands red with tension, Ida looked at the girl with barely contained grief and anger.
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Ida: “I know… but that’s why we can’t do it. Sensei… is gone… and I… I can’t… I can’t lose anyone else. Please… ”
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Aoi’s eyes soften along with everyone else present. First his brother, then the leg, now this? How much more must the boy lose?
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Izuku: “You won’t lose anyone else, Ida.”
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Ida: “How can you be sure?”
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As much as Izuku wants to say otherwise, that he can do it, there are no guarantees. He’ll survive; he’s powerful enough to say that. But what about everyone else?
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The silence was enough of an answer. Ida turns to leave, but not before leaving them with this.
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Ida: “Please, Midoriya, don’t put yourself and others at unnecessary risk.”
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After leaving, the room was silent for a time, letting Ida’s words settle in their minds. After a minute, Tsuyu was the next to speak.
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Tsuyu: “I agree with Ida.”
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Tokoyami: “Tsuyu… ”
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Tsuyu: “We’re all still in shock after… what happened. But we could make things worse if we go. More than that, we’re not licensed heroes. No matter how we feel, we’re not allowed to break the law like that. If we start doing so, then eventually we’ll be no different than vil-”
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Izuku: “Then leave.”
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Suddenly, that feeling came back, and Tsuyu felt like she was in front of a predator. One whose eyes glow with an emerald fury.
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Izuku: “I don’t care what you think or what we decide to do; we are not villains. Do you understand?”
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Tokoyami: “Midoriya, that’s enough.”
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Noticing that he is starting to scare her, the boy reigned in his power.
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Izuku: “I-I’m sorry. I-”
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Not saying anything more, Tsuyu turned to leave. Partly out of fear, but also a desire to escape what is quickly spiraling out of control. Still, the love she has for her friends won out and allowed her to speak once more.
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Tsuyu: “P-Please… don’t go. We’ve lost enough.”
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And with that, the room was fully depressed. Enough was enough.
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Izuku: “… Fine, we won’t go.”
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Bakugo: “Hah!?”
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Kiri: “Izu… ”
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Izuku: “She’s right. We shouldn’t risk anything else.”
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Pushing past them, the boy left it all behind. He didn’t look back to see some of their knowing looks. An hour later, Izuku was outside and prepared to do it all alone.
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Izuku: ‘There’s no risk if I go alone. I should be the only one that-’
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Sabrina: “We expected as much.”
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Out of the darkness of the night emerged the psychic girls along with Bakugo, Todoroki, and Mandalay.
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But it was more than them; Izuku could also sense Kiri on the rooftop in her Valkyrie form.
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Izuku: “What are you doing here!?”
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Mandalay: “They suspected you would try to do it all yourself. And I did say I wanted to try and reach Kota.”
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Aoi: “There’s no way you’re leaving us behind.”
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Bakugo: “I still have to pay those bastards back for what they did! You’re not stopping me, Deku!”
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Izuku: “But-”
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The words die on his lips when he sees their determination.
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Izuku: ‘Nothing I say will change their minds will it? Just like me… I’ll just have to protect them then. At all costs.’
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Izuku: “Fine.”
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Izuku: “Kiri, I can sense you too. You can come too. Please, be careful.”
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Kiri: “Nh. Will save Udders. Umbra keeps Treetop company while gone.”
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Izuku: “Understood.”
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Izuku: ‘Back to Udders, huh?’
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Mandalay: “Good. Now don’t worry about legal consequences. I’ll take full responsibility. I won’t let anyone come after you all.”
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Izuku: “… Thank you.”
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Shiho: “So, can we go now?”
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Not quite, since out of the hospital came a still smoldering Ida.
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Ida: “So you’re going?”
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Izuku: “Yes.”
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Ida: “Why… of all people… why you two… ”
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He says while looking at Izuku and Todoroki.
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Ida: “The two of you who saved me when I did something just like this. Why are you two making the same mistake I made!?”
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Izuku: “This isn’t the same.”
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Ida: “Isn’t it!? Even with a pro’s assistance and blessing, you’re still going out for vengeance! I can see it your eyes! Same with Bakugo!”
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Bakugo: “And what of it!?”
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Ida: “You’ll end up just like me if you go with that kind of rashness!”
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Aoi: “Well, that’s them. As for the rest of us, we’re not doing this for vengeance. We just want to save our friends.”
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She’s right, but Izuku can also see the truth in Ida’s words. Bakugo clearly wants payback, and so does he. The boy only just now realized how he almost fell into that trap again.
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Izuku: ‘Save first, defeat later. Right… anything else would dishonor Aizawa’s memory and his teachings. We’re heroes, not villains.’
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Izuku: “You’re right, Ida, I do want vengeance.”
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Mandalay: “Midoriya?”
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Ida: “Then-”
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Izuku: “But I won’t let that cloud my judgment. This is a rescue mission, first and foremost. As much as a part of me wants to, I won’t fight.”
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Izuku: ‘Unless I have to.’
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Aoi: “So no combat, huh?”
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Todoroki: “We don’t need to confront them head-on to save our friends.”
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Shiho: “And that way, we won’t break any rules.”
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Mandalay: “Exactly! So, Ida, knowing that, will you join us?”
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Ida: “… What about Bakugo?”
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The group looks at the growling boy, who eventually conceded, shockingly.
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Bakugo: “Fine! Let’s just go!”
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Sabrina: “Agreed.”
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Ida: “… Alright. I’ll join you. To help with making sure none of you do anything to jeopardize the mission!”
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Izuku: “Haha, alright. Follow me, everyone, stay close.”
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With everything finally settled, the group enters into the night in search of their taken friends.
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and then Add to home screen.