Chapter 16: USJ Attack: The Sins of The Father.
Do you know who I am?"
The room fell into a heavy, suffocating silence. The villain's voice was cold and menacing, his grip around Midoriya like a vice. Everyone froze. The classmates' faces were filled with horror, unable to believe what they were seeing. Even Thirteen and Aizawa stood rooted in place, their faces painted with shock, disbelief, and fear-emotions rushing over them like an unstoppable tidal wave.
"No... You can't be..." Aizawa whispered.
"To survive those injuries..." Thirteen added in a strained voice.
Midoriya struggled, gasping as the metallic fingers tightened around him. His captor was monstrous-his body a twisted combination of flesh and machine. One arm looked normal, muscular, but his fingers were made of cold, robotic metal. The other arm was a bulkier mess of cybernetic parts, strapped together haphazardly, the most menacing feature being the massive claw crackling with an electric hue.
Bakugou's eyes flared in fury as he shot forward. "Let him go, damn it!"
"Don't you dare touch him!" Kendo's voice rang out, her fists growing enormous in her rage.
"Pretty stupid to drop your guard!" Kirishima and Tetsutetsu charged in behind them, their bodies turning into solid steel and stone.
They all attacked simultaneously, Bakugou's explosions roaring, Kendo's fists swinging, Tetsutetsu and Kirishima striking with all their might.
"No! You idiots!" Aizawa's shout rang through the chaos, but it was too late.
The attacks hit-but instead of landing, the entire group was violently thrown back. Kendo slammed into the floor, coughing hard as Setsuna rushed to help her up. "Cough What the hell just happened?"
Bakugou and Kirishima groaned as Sero and the others helped them to their feet, bewildered and shocked. They turned toward the villain, expecting him to at least have a scratch. But there wasn't a single mark on him. Nothing. Instead, a faint electric shimmer buzzed around him, humming like static in the air.
"Force field," Todoroki muttered, his eyes narrowing as he pieced it together.
Monoma echoed the thought, his voice tight. "He's protecting himself with a force field..."
The class stood in tense silence, realizing just how dangerous their opponent was. This was no ordinary villain, and Midoriya was still in his grip, the electric aura crackling menacingly around them both.
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"Oh no, Dekiru..." Uraraka's voice trembled with worry as she watched Midoriya struggle in the villain's unrelenting grip.
"Hey!" The villain growled, his voice dripping with menace. His eyes swept across the group, and a chilling wave of murderous intent filled the air. The sheer force of his bloodlust was suffocating.
Kinoko Komori collapsed to her knees, gagging before vomiting onto the ground, unable to withstand the oppressive aura. Uraraka, Mineta, Kaminari, and Yaoyorozu weren't faring much better. Their faces were pale, hands trembling as they fought the overwhelming urge to retch. They could barely keep it together under the weight of the villain's presence.
Even Todoroki, normally calm and composed, took a cautious step back. His stoic expression wavered as instincts screamed at him to retreat. Every student felt it-the primal fear coursing through them like a venom. Tsuyu's heart pounded in her chest, her muscles stiff as she felt like cornered prey trapped beneath the gaze of a ravenous predator.
"W-Wait a second, these are real villains?!" Kirishima's voice cracked as he spoke, his body frozen in place, fear rooting him to the ground. "There's no way! How did they even get into a hero school?! Damn it, not again! Move, damn it! I can't let Midoriya die!"
A chorus of panicked whispers followed as several students echoed the same haunting thought:
"W-We have to run..."
"I-I can't fight him..."
It wasn't just fear anymore. It was pure terror, unlike anything they had ever felt before. Death lingered in the air. Yui Kodai, normally silent and unshakable, had an expression of fear on her face for the first time. Her eyes were locked on Midoriya, her mind racing.
"Midoriya... I-I have to save him... the way he saved me. I can't... I won't let him go." The thought pulsed through her mind as she began to move toward him, her legs shaking but determined.
Before she could take another step, a firm hand grabbed her arm. Jirou leaned in, her voice a soft whisper. "I know how you feel about him, Yui... but don't do anything reckless."
"But-!" Kodai began, her voice strained.
Jirou's eyes burned with determination as she clenched her fists. "Green's tough, but he's trapped in that force field. Even if we wanted to save him right now, there's nothing we can do... Trust me, I want nothing more than to save him, too."
Kodai blinked, realization dawning on her. She glanced at Jirou, her expression softening as something clicked. "You... you care about him too, don't you?"
"This is not the time for distractions. We just need to be ready to help him," Jirou said firmly, though a faint blush dusted her cheeks, contrasting with the serious expression she wore.
The villain turned his attention to the students who had tried to attack him. "Hey, hey! Don't you kids have any manners?" he mocked, his voice carrying a twisted sense of amusement. "Shota, I thought you'd at least teach them some. How... chuckles irrational of you."
Though his tone was light, almost playful, the atmosphere was anything but. Sweat dripped down the faces of the students as they stood frozen, each of them struggling to control the fear gnawing at their insides.
"Me and Izuku here," the villain continued, glancing at Midoriya with a sickening grin, "were just about to have a long-awaited conversation." His voice was laced with joy-an unnatural, eerie happiness that sent shivers down their spines.
But in an instant, that joy twisted into rage. His expression darkened, and his voice boomed with anger. "And you had the nerve to disturb us?!"
The sheer force of his shout made everyone flinch, their nerves rattled by the intensity of his voice. Aizawa took a step forward, his hands raised in a calm, placating manner.
"Kaine, let the kid go," Aizawa said firmly, though there was an edge of desperation in his tone. "He has nothing to do with-"
"HE HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH IT!" Kaine roared, his metal claw tightening its grip around Midoriya. The jagged metal fingers pressed into his skin, and the boy screamed in agony as a sickening cracking sound filled the air.
"AAAHHH!" Midoriya's voice rang out in pain, echoing across the battlefield. The horrific sound of bones creaking under pressure caused several students to wince, their hearts pounding in their chests as they watched helplessly.
The villain's mechanical arm, jagged and cruel, flexed as he tightened his hold on Midoriya, threatening to crush him completely.
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"Green/Dekiru/Midoriya/Midori!" The urgent cries echoed through the air as worry mounted among the students, each shout laced with dread. The pained scream that tore from Midoriya's throat only heightened their anxiety, sending ripples of fear through the group. Some students instinctively moved forward, desperate to help, but their attempts were stifled by others who sensed the danger.
The villain before them radiated a chilling fury, his face contorted with anger and resentment that seemed to pulse like a storm ready to unleash its wrath. As he panted heavily, his eyes glinted with the promise of violence, a palpable tension hanging in the air like thick smoke.
"K-Kaminari t-tried contacting the main campus," Momo said, her voice trembling as she sank to her knees, nausea threatening to overwhelm her. She fought to keep her lunch down, her anxiety evident in every quiver of her form.
Shaken from his shock, Kaminari attempted to gather himself. "Don't even try it," the villain growled, his voice low and menacing. The mere sound sent chills through Kaminari, causing him to recoil under the villain's piercing gaze. "A villain made sure you won't be able to anyway."
Kaminari, his confidence shaken, nodded slowly. "H-He's right. I-I can't reach the main campus."
"Th-That's why the t-trespasser sensors aren't g-going off," Momo added, her voice barely above a whisper, laced with fear.
"S-So w-were t-trapped here? With all these villains?!" Sato exclaimed, his voice cracking as panic washed over him.
The ominous army of villains began to pour through the swirling purple portal, their silhouettes menacing against the backdrop of chaos. Each step they took echoed ominously, fueling the students' dread.
Midoriya, still gripped by the villain, felt a flicker of confusion wash over him. He quickly glanced at Jirou, a silent communication passing between them. He gestured subtly towards her Jacks, hoping she understood the urgency of the moment. With a swift nod, Jirou readied herself, jamming the Jacks into the ground with a determined resolve.
"Keep him talking," Midoriya whispered, the gravity of the situation weighing heavily on his shoulders.
Despite the overwhelming fear clawing at her instincts, Jirou steeled herself. It felt wrong to protect someone who was supposed to be her friend, but she couldn't let Midoriya down.
"Y-You s-seem pretty tense, d-dude," Kyouka said, her voice shaky but resolute as she tried to divert the villain's attention.
The moment she spoke, the villain turned towards her, his glare sharp enough to cut through the tension in the air, a promise of brutality etched across his features.
"What?" he growled, his tone a low rumble filled with barely restrained fury.
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"A-All I'm saying is you could take a chill pill or, I don't know, jerk off or something to ease the tension. I mean, whatever happened to you, it couldn't have been that bad," Kyouka blurted out, her words hanging in the air like a slap. Silence fell as everyone stared at her, wide-eyed, as if she had grown a second head. The villain's attention snapped completely to her, his expression a mix of incredulity and simmering rage. Kyouka was trembling, sweat beading on her forehead, her heart racing as she questioned her own recklessness.
Todoroki's gaze shifted to Midoriya, who was quietly dialing up the Omnitrix. "So she was keeping him talking," he noted, a mix of admiration and concern in his voice.
The villain let out a low chuckle, a dark sound that sent shivers down everyone's spines. "I can't feel. I can't eat. I can't even enjoy the warmth of the sun or the coolness of a breeze," he said, his hand gripping Kyouka's face tightly, but she held her ground.
Everyone looked at him in confusion, unable to comprehend the depth of his torment. Finally, Kaminari broke the silence with a bewildered, "What?"
"I SAID I CAN'T FEEL A DAMN THING! I'M TRAPPED IN THIS BODY! THIS MECHANICAL PRISON!" The villain's voice erupted in a furious shout, echoing around them. "HE LET ME LIVE! HE LEFT ME BROKEN, BARELY BREATHING! ALL OF THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF IT WASN'T FOR HIM!"
"But now... I'm left with no choice. I can't kill the man himself, so I'll focus all my hatred, all my rage that I've carried for years toward his son."
Everyone's eyes widened in horror as Midoriya halted, the dial ceasing its spin. The villain's eyes locked onto Midoriya's, filled with relentless hatred and fury.
"I'm going to make you bleed. I need to see you suffer. You will watch as your classmates are murdered-bloody, broken bodies haunting your every dream. And for the girls who've seemingly stolen your heart, I'll make you choose. You will decide who lives and who dies, condemning the others to their fate. One person will live with the guilt of having sent seven others to their deaths."
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Midoriya and the entire class quaked in fear as the villain's menacing tone cut through the air. It was clear he wasn't joking; he would kill everyone, leaving only one person alive to torment Midoriya.
"But don't worry," the villain sneered, a twisted smile spreading across his face, "I'm not going to kill you. I was sent to bring you to someone." His laughter echoed ominously, a sound devoid of warmth. "I can't imagine what he plans for you; they say Vilgax isn't a forgiving person. Oh well, I guess you'll have to pay for the sins of the father." He fixed his gaze on Midoriya, a cold rage igniting in his eyes, sending a shiver down the spines of those present.
"Any last words before your torture begins?" The villain leaned closer, claws glistening ominously as they reached for Midoriya, a predator savoring the fear of its prey.
Midoriya met his gaze, an inferno of furious rage igniting within him. His eyes seemed to glow, a fierce light cutting through the darkness of despair that had enveloped his classmates. The frozen fear that had gripped them slowly began to melt away, replaced by the warmth of determination.
"Three, actually." Midoriya's voice rang out, strong and unwavering. The same flames that flickered in the villain's heart were mirrored in Midoriya's eyes, fueled by the relentless passion of a hero. He stood tall, a blazing inferno ready to be unleashed upon the threat before him.
Aizawa and Thirteen exchanged solemn glances, the sight of Midoriya igniting memories of a fallen friend, a haunting reminder of the past that threatened to consume them all. The villain's presence stirred dark thoughts, conjuring images of the one who had left them in this state.
"It's Hero Time!" Midoriya shouted, slamming his hand down on the Omnitrix. Energy surged through him, a dazzling transformation overtaking his body as he became enveloped in a radiant glow. Just as the villain lunged forward, claws poised to crush him, he found his grip met not with flesh, but with Goop.
The villain's claws clamped down with a sickening crunch, but instead of Midoriya, they shattered through the vibrant green goo, splattering it across his arm. The impact sent shockwaves through the room, horror etched across the faces of Midoriya's classmates as they watched helplessly.
"Midori..." Ashido breathed, her voice trembling as tears brimmed in her eyes, heart aching at the sight of her friend in danger.
As wisps of green steam began to hiss from the goo, the villain's confidence turned to fury. He glanced at his claw, horrified to see it beginning to melt away, corroded by the very substance he had underestimated.
"What?!" he bellowed, disbelief twisting his features.
The goo, now animated, began to emit a thick green steam, swirling around as it morphed into a more defined humanoid form. Goop drew back his arms, channeling One For All before launching himself at the villain with explosive force.
His fist connected with the villain's midsection, the impact sending him staggering back, crashing against the staircase with a resounding thud.
The force field that had held them captive shattered like glass, scattering shards of energy across the room.
Seizing the moment, Aizawa sprang into action alongside Vlad King.
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Aizawa landed a powerful roundhouse kick squarely on the villain's jaw, the impact echoing through the chaos. In one fluid motion, he wrapped his scarf around Kaine, binding him tightly, then spun him around to crash into a group of other villains. "Attacking his son? How low have you sunk, Kaine!" Aizawa spat, his voice laced with contempt.
Kaine snarled in response, his eyes glinting with fury. "Shut up, you bastard! I can't kill a dead man, but his son will pay for the sins of the father!" His voice was a guttural growl, filled with rage and desperation.
As the battle erupted between the two, Vlad King charged into the fray, engaging the other villains with ruthless efficiency. Aizawa used his Quirk to erase their powers intermittently, giving Vlad King the upper hand against their attackers. The tide of the fight seemed to shift in their favor, but the chaos of the skirmish only intensified.
Meanwhile, Goop was still in the process of morphing, the gooey substance splattering as he coughed and tried to regain his form. He instinctively reached for the Omnitrix dial, and Iida rushed to his side, worry evident on his face. "Midoriya, are you alright?"
"Cough Yeah, I'm okay. My ribs are broken, but I think I'll be fine," Midoriya managed to reply, though the pain radiated through his body.
"Understood. Will you still be able to transform and get the pros?" Iida pressed, urgency in his tone.
"If the villains are anything like him, then we're in serious trouble," a boy from Class 1-B said, his inky skin shimmering ominously as he scanned the scene.
"Yeah, just give me-" Izuku started, but his words were abruptly cut off by a sharp, stabbing pain in his head.
Suddenly, a thick purple mist coalesced in front of them, swirling ominously as it expanded and loomed large.
"I won't let you," a deep, menacing voice resonated from within the mist, chilling everyone to the bone.
"Damn it! I just blinked once, and the guy who looks like the most trouble got away..." Aizawa thought, his heart racing as he narrowly dodged a massive laser beam that sliced through the pavement, leaving a smoldering scar in its wake. He and Vlad King barely evaded the blast, which detonated behind them, sending a shockwave that knocked several villains off their feet, their bodies tumbling like ragdolls in the chaos.
Aizawa quickly turned to face Kaine, whose cyborg arm had transformed into a cannon, steam hissing ominously from the barrel. The villain glared at Aizawa with fierce intensity, eyes blazing with a mix of hatred and determination. The air crackled with tension, each moment stretched thin as they braced for the inevitable clash.
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"Nice to meet you. We are the League of Villains. It may be presumptuous of us, but we have invited ourselves into the home of Heroes, UA High School, in order to have All Might, the Symbol of Peace, take his last breath," Kurogiri declared, his voice smooth and menacing, the shadows swirling around him like a living cloak.
Izuku's heart raced as realization dawned on him. "They want to kill All Might," he thought, narrowing his eyes with a fierce determination. He instinctively clutched his midsection, a jolt of pain shooting through him. The weight of his classmates' safety rested heavily on his shoulders; he couldn't allow them to suffer.
"I believe All Might should have been here. Has there been some kind of change? Well, that is neither here nor there. This is the part I am to play," Kurogiri continued, his demeanor exuding a sinister calm as he prepared to unleash chaos on Thirteen and the students.
Thirteen was poised to activate her Black Hole Quirk, ready to defend her students, but before she could act, a surge of energy swept through the air as Kirishima, Bakugo, and Tetsutetsu charged forward, determination etched on their faces. Bakugo unleashed a deafening explosion, a brilliant flash of light and sound that rocked the surroundings as it struck Kurogiri squarely in the face.
"What are those three doing?!" Izuku exclaimed, his voice tinged with disbelief as he wiped the smoke from his eyes, anxiety creeping in.
"Did you consider that you got beaten by us before you tried it?" Kirishima taunted, confidence radiating from him. Yet, beneath that bravado, a sense of guilt gnawed at him.
He had left Midoriya to fend for himself during the last encounter, and that thought haunted him. 'Midoriya saved himself. I-I couldn't do anything! No, I will not hesitate again!'
Kirishima's resolve surged as he believed they were turning the tide, but Kurogiri's chilling response shattered that hope.
"Oh dear, that's dangerous..." Kurogiri said, a sly smirk curling on his lips.
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"That's right. Even if you are students, you are excellent golden eggs," Kurogiri praised, his voice resonating across the massive dome-like structure.
"No! Move away, you three!" Thirteen's warning rang out, but Kirishima, Bakugo, and Tetsutetsu remained frozen near the towering water slides and artificial cliffs.
"My job is to scatter you all and torture you to death!" Kurogiri's sinister laugh echoed as his dark purple mist engulfed the area, swirling around the towering water features and the expansive lake that shimmered below.
Midoriya's vision began to blur as the mist surrounded him. Just before panic could set in, he felt two arms wrap tightly around his chest. He looked down, wide-eyed, to find Kodai clinging to him. Her grip was secure, and the two of them were free-falling, headed straight for the lake below. Midoriya's heart raced, not only from the dangerous plunge but from the closeness of Kodai's hug.
Without wasting a second, Midoriya pressed down on the button of his device. The faceplate popped up, and a holographic image of Stinkfly materialized. He slammed his hand onto it, activating the transformation.
"Kodai, cover your nose!" he yelled, just as the familiar green flash enveloped them. In an instant, Midoriya transformed into Stinkfly, his insect-like wings buzzing to life. The transformation happened mid-air, and Kodai quickly shifted to his back, gripping onto his insectoid form as they steadied just above the water's surface.
With his 360-degree vision, Midoriya, now Stinkfly, hovered over the lake, feeling the misty spray of water beneath him as his wings flapped rapidly. Kodai tightened her hold, her arms wrapped securely around his back, while the dome's water slide and steel framework loomed in the distance.
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"You okay?" came Kodai's concerned voice, her arms still wrapped tightly around Stinkfly's back.
Stinkfly's large compound eyes shifted, one set turning back to glance at her while the other scanned their surroundings. The bug-like alien form Izuku had taken was still foreign to him, but he shook off the distraction. "Hmph, don't worry about me. I'm fine," Kodai replied calmly, though her gaze swept the area with wary focus.
She tilted her head upward, noting that the swirling purple portal Kurogiri had used to drop them had now vanished. "Seems the mist villain dropped us somewhere in the USJ..." she murmured, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings of the massive facility.
"Yeah, I think we're in the Flood Zone," Stinkfly buzzed, his wings cutting the air like vibrating blades as they hovered over the shimmering water below. The dome's curved ceiling glinted with artificial sunlight as faint ripples moved across the water.
Kodai's eyes narrowed, her sharp hearing picking up something in the distance. Her finger shot out, pointing toward the faint sound of crying. "Over there," she said urgently.
Stinkfly banked hard, flying toward the direction she indicated, the wind from his wings sending ripples across the water as they neared the source of the noise. His keen vision zeroed in, and there, on the shoreline, was Mineta, desperately trying to fend off a swarm of grotesque fish villains. The small purple-haired boy was practically buried under the sea creatures, their sharp teeth gnashing as they closed in.
Without hesitation, Stinkfly accelerated, his body twisting upside down to give Kodai a better angle. Kodai reached down, her arm snapping out like a whip. "Got him!" she grunted, grabbing Mineta by the scruff and yanking him out of the swarm of villains.
As they ascended, Tsuyu's voice rang out from across the water. "Midoriya!"
Stinkfly's multifaceted eyes scanned the area, locking onto Tsuyu as she leapt in front of Yanagi, defending her from another group of leering fishmen. The villains circled the two girls like predators, their eyes gleaming with lust as one of them stepped forward, licking his lips. "I'm gonna enjoy my time with you two," he sneered, his voice dripping with malice.
"Don't worry. It'll only hurt for a bit," another villain growled, his hand reaching out toward Tsuyu.
"Get away from her!" Kodai shouted, pulling a handful of objects from her pocket. Stinkfly's multiple eyes widened as he recognized them-nuts and bolts, but Kodai had a plan. With a swift motion, she tossed them, and before they could hit the water, they enlarged into massive steel projectiles. The bolts slammed into the surface, causing huge waves that sent the villains crashing backward, their bodies flailing as the water surged over them.
Seizing the moment, Stinkfly dove toward the water. Tsuyu, quick to react, wrapped her tongue around Yanagi and launched herself into the air, soaring up to meet Stinkfly. In one fluid motion, she landed squarely on his back, Yanagi clinging to her.
But the extra weight was too much. Stinkfly's wings sputtered as he struggled to keep them all airborne. "You guys are heavy," he groaned, his insectoid voice buzzing with strain.
All three girls shot him a glare, their expressions unreadable, but the tension in the air was palpable. "Are you calling us fat?" Tsuyu asked, her voice deadpan but her eyes narrowing ever so slightly.
"N-No! I-I'm just not used to flying with so many passengers!" Midoriya stammered, trying to maintain altitude as the surface of the water loomed dangerously close. "Stinkfly isn't at his best when it comes to water."
"There's a boat over there!" Tsuyu shouted, spotting a small vessel anchored near one of the towering structures in the Flood Zone.
As Stinkfly veered toward the boat, Yanagi's strained voice cut through the air. "Stop." Her tone was emotionless, but her stiff posture betrayed discomfort.
Midoriya turned to see Mineta's hand grasping Yanagi's chest, his fingers pressing against her breast through her clothing. The fabric seemed thin and inadequate, offering no protection from Mineta's invasive touch.
"Let go," Yanagi repeated, her voice barely above a monotone.
Mineta ignored her, his grip tightening. "Pretty nice," he chuckled, his fingers tracing the curve of her breast.
Yanagi's skin crawled beneath her clothes. The sensation of his hand on her body made her feel trapped and vulnerable.
"Let go," she demanded again, her voice trembling with rage and disgust.
Mineta's hand lingered, squeezing and exploring. Yanagi's face contorted in disgust and disbelief. Tears welled in her eyes as her rigid posture struggled to maintain composure.
"Get your hands off me!" Yanagi snapped, her voice rising to a desperate cry. Anger and shame boiled over.
Stinkfly shouted, concern etched on his face, "Hey, hey! What's going on back there?!" Feeling Yanagi struggled as she tried to get the pervert of him.
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Before anyone could react further, a villain's voice shouted from below. "Up there! Get that bug down to our level!"
In an instant, massive water claws sprouted from the lake, each one aimed at Stinkfly. The claws lashed out, slicing through the air with deadly precision. Stinkfly swerved, his wings buzzing furiously as he weaved through the incoming attacks, barely avoiding the strikes.
"Hold on tight!" Stinkfly yelled as he dove toward the boat, his speed increasing with every second. The boat rushed up to meet them, and with a loud crash, Stinkfly slammed onto the deck. Everyone tumbled onto the boat, rolling across the surface from the impact.
Stinkfly shook his head, dazed from the rough landing. "Not my best landing," he muttered, rubbing his temple as the girls scrambled to their feet. "Sorry, guys..."
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"Midoriya, you shouldn't be the one apologizing," Tsuyu said, her voice steady as she extended her tongue and slapped Mineta hard across the face, the sound echoing in the chaos.
Yanagi and Kodai shook off the remnants of the crash landing, their expressions a mix of irritation and disbelief.
"We should focus on what's happening right now. There's a whole school of fish villains out there," Tsuyu continued, glancing at the glaring girls, who nodded in agreement, their eyes fixed on Mineta with barely concealed disdain.
"Hey, hey! We wouldn't be in this situation if it weren't for Midoriya!" Mineta shot back, pointing an accusing finger at him while rubbing his sore cheek, his bravado barely masking the embarrassment.
All three girls turned their attention to Midoriya, who leaned over the railing, his gaze locked onto the approaching villains as he began to formulate a plan.
"Hey, I'm talking to you!" Mineta pressed, his voice rising in urgency. "I think we deserve an explanation! Why is that guy after you?!"
Midoriya continued to ignore him, his focus unwavering, but Mineta's relentless questioning broke through his concentration.
"He said he's after your dad! What does-" He was cut off by another swift slap from Tsuyu, her expression fierce.
"Either you're really insensitive or stupid-probably both if I'm being honest," she snapped. "You know Midoriya's father passed away. We're in the middle of a villain attack. Don't bring up old wounds right now."
The other two girls nodded in agreement. "And that one villain has a vendetta against Midoriya," Kodai added, her brow furrowed. "The rest are here to kill All Might."
Kodai's voice hung heavy in the air, underscoring the gravity of their situation. "And you heard that mist villain say he plans on torturing us before killing us," she finished, glancing nervously at the horizon where danger loomed.
Midoriya, gripping the railing tightly, was jolted from his thoughts by their words. 'Dad? What was that villain talking about?" he muttered, his mind racing. "It doesn't matter if he plans on killing my friends and classmates... this... this is all my fault! Everyone's in danger because of me! I-I have to do this on my own. I put their lives in danger. I have to make sure everyone is safe!'
With that declaration, he pulled off his hoodie with urgency, the fabric slipping from his shoulders. "Hagakure said she felt warm when she put on my hoodie. It must have a heating system or something," he explained, determination setting his jaw.
"Here." He thrust the hoodie toward Tsuyu, who looked at it in confusion, while Kodai tilted her head, unsure of what to make of the sudden change.
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"Put that on. If it doesn't work, find some blankets," Midoriya instructed, his voice firm but rushed. Without giving anyone a moment to react, he ran towards the edge of the boat, leaping over the railing. Tsuyu's tongue shot out in a desperate attempt to stop him, but he was already in free fall.
"Oi! Looks like we've got some suicidal kids!" one of the fishmen shouted, his voice dripping with cruel anticipation.
The rest of the villains erupted into laughter and cheers. "I'm gonna chew you up and spit you out!" a larger one bellowed.
As Midoriya plummeted towards the water, he reached for the Omnitrix on his wrist. His heart raced, but his mind was clear. The faceplate was already set, and with a quick motion, he slammed it down. A bright green flash engulfed him.
"Big... Chill!" the alien declared as his new form materialized, his body now cold and ghostly. Hovering just above the surface, Big Chill's icy presence caused the water beneath him to frost over instantly.
The villains, sensing the drastic drop in temperature, stopped dead in their tracks, their earlier bravado replaced by a creeping sense of dread. One of them gulped, visibly shivering. "W-what the hell is that thing?"
Big Chill hovered higher into the air, his glowing green eyes narrowing as he assessed the situation. Then, with a deep inhale, he unleashed a massive breath of cold air. The villains screamed as the freezing wind swept over them, turning the once-rolling waves into solid sheets of ice. Even the students on the boat huddled closer, their breath visible in the icy air.
Tsuyu blinked in surprise as she realized she wasn't as cold as the others. Yanagi and Kodai huddled together, shivering uncontrollably, their bodies seeking warmth.
The villains, now panicking, tried to swim to safety, but the water around them solidified too quickly. One by one, they found themselves trapped, encased in a prison of ice.
A few moments later, the entire area was frozen over. The once-turbulent waters were now eerily still, encased in a thick layer of ice that stretched far and wide. The students stared in disbelief, their breaths caught in their throats. Tsuyu tested the surface with one tentative step and was surprised to find it sturdy enough to hold her weight.
Yanagi and Kodai followed, their eyes wide with amazement. The entire lake had become a battlefield of ice, and Big Chill hovered above it all, his frozen wings glistening in the cold sunlight.
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Big Chill touched down softly, his icy breath visible in the cold air as he pressed the Omnitrix dial. With a flash of green, Midoriya returned to his human form, shivering almost instantly as the chill hit him. "You g-g-guys o-okay?" he asked, his teeth chattering.
Kodai gave a thumbs-up, though her face was red from the cold. Yanagi just nodded, hugging herself tightly to stay warm, while Tsuyu kept her calm composure, giving a simple nod.
Around them, the ice stretched out in all directions, and frozen figures of villains were scattered across the surface, their bodies half-submerged in ice as if they had tried to escape. Some were mid-swim when the water had frozen solid, their faces locked in expressions of panic, hands outstretched in futile attempts to reach safety. The eerie silence that hung over the frozen lake made the scene feel almost surreal.
Mineta, huddled and shivering uncontrollably, muttered, "H-Hey, w-we should cuddle f-for warmth."
"I second that!" Kodai suddenly said, wrapping her arms around Midoriya, causing his face to flush red from more than just the cold.
Mineta, sensing his chance, crept toward them, but Kodai quickly cut him off. "Not you, pervert."
"I-I h-have a-a n-name, you know," Mineta stammered.
"I know, and I don't care," she replied, her tone firm.
Yanagi, still hugging herself for warmth, gave her friend a curious look. "Pretty forward, Kodai, don't you think?"
Kodai shrugged, holding Midoriya a little tighter. "I don't like beating around the bush."
Midoriya, still a blushing mess, turned his attention to Tsuyu. "Y-You're not s-sleepy, so I guess it w-worked?"
Tsuyu shook her head slightly. "Ribbit, I'm cold, but I'm not tired. Your hoodie is helping."
"Good," Midoriya said, trying to steady his voice. "We should hurry and check on Mr. Aizawa and Vlad King. I want to make sure they're okay."
"Is that a good idea?" Tsuyu asked, her tone blunt as always. "That guy who wants to kill you is probably still there. If he sees you, he's going to go after you."
Midoriya looked down at the frozen ground, his fists clenching. "L-Look, I just need to make sure they're safe," he said, his voice almost cracking.
Everyone nodded in agreement. As they walked carefully over the icy terrain, the thick ice held beneath their feet, solid and unyielding, with the villains trapped like statues around them.
[Main Plaza]
"Ah, Black Hole," Kurogiri's voice oozed with malice, the dark mist swirling ominously around him. "The Quirk that reduces matter to dust-such a terrifying power. But you're a rescue hero, Thirteen, trained for saving lives, not fighting. Unfortunately for you, that leaves you without the awareness needed on the battlefield."
As he spoke, a portal of dark mist expanded, redirecting the gravitational pull of Thirteen's Black Hole into it. Another portal opened behind her, and in an instant, the force of her own Quirk began tearing into her. Thirteen gasped, her body straining under the devastating pressure. She let out a sharp scream of pain, the sound piercing through the chaos.
Kurogiri's cold eyes gleamed as a smirk tugged at the corners of his mouth. "How unfortunate... it seems you've turned yourself to dust."
The students watched in stunned horror from the stairs, frozen as their teacher's body struggled against her own Quirk. The unbearable pull finally ceased, leaving Thirteen crumbling forward, her voice weak and trembling.
"I'm...sorry...he got...me..." Thirteen wheezed, each word strained with pain.
"THIRTEEN!" Ochako's cry broke the silence, her voice shaking with fear and disbelief as her idol, her teacher, lay before them.
"Iida, you have to go! Get help, now!" Sato shouted, urgency in his voice as the situation grew more desperate. "Midoriya's not here-we need someone to get the pros!"
Iida stood frozen, his body stiff with indecision. His mind raced with doubt, feeling the crushing weight of responsibility. The engines in his legs roared to life, kicking into gear as he summoned the resolve to act. "This is it. I have to do this."
Without a moment's hesitation, Iida shot forward at top speed, his legs carrying him past Kurogiri's swirling mist.
"A fleeing lamb from the slaughter?" Kurogiri's voice dripped with malice as dark tendrils of mist reached out toward Iida, trying to ensnare him. "I won't allow it."
Iida's heart pounded in his chest as he dodged the swirling mist, every step filled with urgency. "Damn it! If only I were faster-if I could just get everyone out of here!"
Kurogiri's voice echoed behind him, calm but threatening. "If more heroes arrive, it will only complicate our plan. We can't allow All Might to interfere."
Iida felt the mist closing in, seconds away from enveloping him, when suddenly Shoji leaped into action. His massive arms stretched out, blocking Kurogiri's advance. With a quick, powerful motion, Shoji grabbed hold of the villain, pulling him back before he could capture Iida.
Breathing heavily, Iida skidded to a halt, his mind reeling from the close call. "This mission... it's not just mine. My friends and classmates are counting on me. I can't let them down."
"RUN! I GOT HIM! JUST GO!" Shoji's powerful voice echoed, as he wrestled with Kurogiri's dark mist. Iida clenched his jaw and sprinted away, his legs roaring to life once more.
"I'll be back! Just hold on, everyone!" Iida thought, his heart pounding as he raced toward the entrance.
"You stubborn child!" Kurogiri snarled, his voice thick with frustration as his mist swirled in pursuit. Iida's mind raced along with his feet, his eyes fixed on the massive metal doors in the distance.
"I'm close... but what if it's locked? Could I pry them open in time?" The thought gripped him just as Kurogiri hovered closer, his glowing yellow eyes filled with menace.
"I don't have time for this. BE GONE!" Kurogiri roared, extending his warp quirk, the same move that had scattered the students before.
Iida could feel the villain's mist creeping up on him, the gate within his grasp, yet so far. As the warp began to surround him, a shift in weight suddenly disrupted Kurogiri's movements. He floated upward unexpectedly, his form rising as if lighter than before.
"What the-?!" Kurogiri muttered, confused, his eyes narrowing as he spotted the source of his problem.
Uraraka, her hands outstretched, had latched onto the metal components inside his mist. "He's lighter now!" she called out.
At the same time, Kendo appeared beside her, enlarging her hand and grabbing the misty villain by the metallic core inside his cloud. "I don't know what his quirk is exactly, but there's metal in here. That means-"
"-He's got a physical body somewhere in this mist!" Kendo finished, her enlarged hand gripping tightly as she swung him into the air.
"Sero, now!" Kendo shouted, and Sero fired his tape, wrapping it around the villain's form to slow him down even further. "Iida, RUN! Get help!"
Iida didn't need to be told twice. He bolted forward, his engines at maximum output. As he neared the gates, he noticed a large, steaming hole burned into the metal. Parts of the door were melted away, glowing red from the intense heat. His heart skipped a beat-someone had already started opening the way.
"Just a little more!" Iida pushed himself harder, determination fueling every step.
"Go!" Iida whipped around and saw Mina kneeling, her hands smoking, their darker pink shade betraying how badly they were burned. Her chest heaved with each labored breath.
"Run, Iida! Get help!" Mina yelled, her voice strained, as she fell to her knees, hissing in pain from the burns covering her hands.
"Thank you..." Iida thought, forcing himself to look away from her as he sprinted toward the melted hole in the gate.
"I've got you now!" Kurogiri's voice bellowed, his misty form rushing toward Iida.
"Not so fast!" Sero shouted, firing a line of tape that latched onto the metallic armor hidden within Kurogiri's mist. He gritted his teeth as he tugged hard, pulling the villain back.
"Sato! Kendo! Let's toss this guy!" Sero called out. Kendo nodded, her hand enlarging as she grabbed the tape. Sato gripped the other side, and together, they spun the villain, building up momentum.
"NOW GO!" they shouted in unison, releasing the tape. Kurogiri was hurled through the air, giving Iida the opening he needed.
With a final leap, Iida dove through the hole Mina had melted into the gate. His engines roared as he hit the ground running, speeding toward the main campus.
"It's... over..." Sero exhaled, the tension in the air finally seeming to lift. Relief began to wash over the group.
But then, a low, eerie chuckle filled the air, sending a chill down their spines.
"Heh..." Kurogiri's misty form reassembled itself, his sinister laughter growing louder. "Hehehe. Ha. HAHAHAHA!"
"Wh-Why are you laughing?!" Sero demanded, his eyes wide with fear.
Kurogiri's yellow eyes gleamed with malice. "Did you really think we wouldn't have a countermeasure in place? Something to prevent any student from informing the main campus?" he taunted.
The realization hit them all like a ton of bricks, a sinking feeling of dread settling in their stomachs. Then, a piercing scream shattered the air.
"AAAH!" Iida's voice echoed from outside.
"Iida..." Kendo whispered, horror in her voice.
Iida, who had been sprinting toward safety, was suddenly struck by a searing red beam of energy. It sent him flying, crashing hard into the ground. Groaning, he lifted his head to see four women approaching, all clad in sleek, high-tech armor. One of them, with fiery red hair and a menacing grin, held a gun that looked nothing like anything Iida had ever seen.
"Rojo, looks like we got someone who managed to slip through," one of the women remarked, her voice dripping with amusement.
The red-haired woman, Rojo, cocked her head and smirked. "Aw, were you hoping to reach the pros for help?" she mocked, pointing her gun toward Iida.
"No..." Iida gasped, struggling to push himself up.
Shishida and Kamakiri charged out of the gate, eyes locked on the villains. Shishida roared, shifting into his massive beast form as he barreled toward the group. But Rojo merely smiled, cocking her fist back. With a sickening crunch, her punch landed squarely in Shishida's gut, sending him hurtling backward. He crashed into a nearby wall, coughing up blood as he clutched his stomach.
"Let's have some fun, girls," Rojo purred, licking her lips as she eyed the boys. "Such cute little heroes."
[Back with Izuku]
The five students stood frozen, eyes wide in horror as they watched their teachers fall one by one. Vlad King was tossed aside like garbage, while Aizawa's head was repeatedly smashed into the ground, blood pooling beneath him.
"This... this is my fault..." Izuku muttered, trembling as his eyes darted to the Omnitrix. His mind raced, and his heart pounded in his chest. "I have to save them! That thing... it's what they're planning to use to kill All Might."
Mineta, shaking, grabbed onto his arm. "Are you insane? We can't go out there! That thing's meant to kill All Might! You'd get slaughtered!" His voice was barely a whisper, but the fear was undeniable.
Izuku's frustration boiled over. His expression darkened as he turned on Mineta. "Mineta, I'll apologize for this later, but for now..." His gaze shifted toward Tsuyu and Yui, his voice tight with urgency. "Tsu, switch places with me. Yui, let me go for a second?"
Yui gave a silent nod, her face emotionless but understanding the severity of the moment. Tsuyu moved aside, making space for him. Without hesitation, Izuku raised his hand and slapped Mineta across the face, hard. The sharp sound echoed in the misty atmosphere, and Mineta stumbled, clutching his cheek, wide-eyed and stunned.
Everyone froze. They had never seen Izuku react this way. The normally calm and collected boy now glared at Mineta with an intensity that sent shivers down their spines.
"Listen to me, and listen well," Izuku growled, grabbing Mineta by the collar. "I don't care how scared you are or what excuse you've got. You're a U.A. student-Hero Course! We signed up for this! Fighting villains and saving people is the job! If Aizawa dies today, the headlines will read, 'Helpless students watch as Pro-Hero Eraserhead dies.' But we'll know the truth... 'Here lie a bunch of pathetic excuses for heroes who couldn't even lift a finger to save their teacher!'"
Tsuyu blinked, shock flashing across her normally stoic face. Yui remained silent, but her eyes reflected an understanding of his fury. Mineta was visibly trembling, tears welling up as Izuku's words hit him hard.
"We're all scared, Mineta!" Izuku continued, voice rising with intensity. "Villains just showed up, threatening to kill the number one hero, and that thing beating Aizawa to death can make it happen! But running and hiding isn't going to save anyone! Instead of crying and being a pervert, do something that matters for once!"
Mineta, unable to look Izuku in the eye, let his tears fall silently, staring at the ground in shame. The others stayed silent, their faces solemn.
"You've got two choices, Mineta," Izuku said, his voice cold now. "Run away to safety while Tsu and I try to save Aizawa. Be the coward who couldn't help when it mattered, or grow up, dig deep, and help save our teacher!"
Mineta's breath hitched as Izuku finally let go of his collar. His legs shook, but he stood still, no longer running or cowering. His teary gaze found Tsuyu's, and even in her blank expression, the disappointment was clear. Izuku turned away from him, focusing on the task at hand.
Tsuyu stepped closer. "Midoriya," she said, voice as calm as she could manage despite the tension in the air. "What's your plan?"
Izuku activated the Omnitrix, his expression hardening. "You guys get our teachers out of there."
"And you?" Yui asked softly.
Before he could respond, Kurogiri's voice interrupted from across the clearing, cold and dispassionate.
"Tomura Shigaraki," Kurogiri called, grabbing Shigaraki's attention. "What's the plan?"
Shigaraki growled, eyes narrowing toward the group. "What now, Kurogiri?"
"I've taken care of Thirteen," Kurogiri said evenly, his form barely shifting in the mist. "However, I was unable to deal with all of the students. One managed to slip away, but our friends will ensure the do not escape. We have plenty time to leave piles of the children's corpses for the number one hero."
The teens stood frozen, eyes wide in shock.
"Huh?" Shigaraki let out a small chuckle. "Which means we get to kill more kids. We can take our precious time tormenting them."
Izuku felt a sharp pain surge through his skull, and before he even realized it, green electricity sparked around him. Acting on instinct, he grabbed Tsuyu, holding her bridal style, and shot to the side at incredible speed.
Everyone stood still, horror-stricken as they processed what had just happened. Shigaraki's outstretched hand hovered in the air, inches away from where Tsuyu's head had been. He had planned to reduce her to dust.
A cold, mirthless chuckle escaped Shigaraki's lips. 'Your speed is impressive, and your reaction time... It's almost like you knew what I was going to do before I even did it." His gaze turned to Izuku, who held Tsuyu tightly, his chest heaving from the adrenaline.
Tsuyu, still in his arms, felt her heart pounding wildly. Her hands gripped his shirt, and despite the danger surrounding them, a strange sense of safety washed over her.
Izuku's eyes moved from Shigaraki to the massive, towering Nomu. Its grotesque form loomed ominously over Aizawa.
"Tsu... You,Kodai, and Yanagi... get Vlad King to safety," he whispered to her, his voice tense with urgency.
Tsuyu's eyes widened. "What are you going to do?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
He set her down gently, his expression hardening. "It's Hero Time."
Tsuyu felt a pang in her chest as Izuku turned to face Shigaraki. There was something different about him now-an unwavering resolve in his eyes, and even in the midst of chaos, she couldn't help but notice how sure of himself he looked.
Izuku's thoughts raced. I need to get that Nomu off Aizawa-fast. His fingers slammed down on the Omnitrix, spinning the dial urgently. The faceplate popped up, casting a faint green glow as he narrowed his focus.
"They call you Shigaraki, right?" Izuku asked, his voice steady as he stared the villain down. He was a bit scared but he couldn't show it.
"The last name you'll ever hear," Shigaraki sneered, a twisted grin spreading across his face. "But don't worry, I won't kill you right away. I'll make sure you get a front-row seat as I kill your friends one by one."
Izuku's jaw clenched as he glanced toward the Nomu, its grotesque muscles twitching and flexing, the exposed brain pulsating as if in anticipation.
Shigaraki's grin widened. "Ah, I see. You're worried about my pet, aren't you? Scared of what it did to your teachers? You want to run and hide, don't you?" His voice dripped with malicious glee.
But Izuku's focus never wavered. The hologram of Four Arms flashed on the Omnitrix. He turned back toward Shigaraki, eyes burning with determination. "Actually, I was hoping you'd send that sorry excuse for a dog at me."
The air grew thick with tension. Yui's normally calm expression turned pale, and Tsuyu's heart skipped a beat. Did he just... challenge the thing that had brutalized their teachers?
Shigaraki's lips curled into a wicked smile. "Nomu," he called, his voice low and commanding.
The beast turned its grotesque head toward its master. "Kill."
In a blur of monstrous speed, the Nomu shot forward, its massive frame moving with terrifying precision. The ground quaked beneath its weight as it barreled toward Izuku.
Izuku's hand slammed down on the Omnitrix, and in an instant, a blinding green light erupted, enveloping him. Just as Nomu's colossal arm swung down with the force to shatter concrete, it was met with a shockwave that boomed across the battlefield.
The dust cleared to reveal Four Arms standing tall, his crimson skin gleaming in the fading green light of the Omnitrix. His four massive arms flexed, muscles rippling as he planted his feet into the cracked pavement. The ground beneath him buckled under the sheer weight of his new form. Four Arms stood like an immovable mountain.
Nomu, flung back from the impact, let out a haunting screech, claws digging deep into the ground to stop its momentum. The creature's beady eyes locked onto Four Arms, and for a moment, the battlefield fell silent.
Without missing a beat, Four Arms shot forward with incredible speed for his size, each step shaking the earth beneath him. He closed the distance in the blink of an eye and threw a thunderous punch aimed straight at Nomu's chest.
The impact was catastrophic. Nomu's body was lifted off the ground, its torso caving in under the force of the blow. The shockwave sent cracks spiraling through the pavement beneath them. Nomu crashed into the ground several meters away, but it quickly scrambled to its feet, its body regenerating rapidly as it let out another inhuman screech.
Tsuyu's heart was in her throat as she watched the battle unfold.
Four Arms cracked his knuckles, each joint popping like gunfire. "I told you," he growled, his deep voice rumbling through the battlefield. "Send your pet at me, and I'll send it back in pieces."
...
Four Arms stood towering above the others, his muscular red frame radiating with raw energy as red electricity crackled and danced over his skin. His four massive arms flexed, knuckles cracking loudly like thunderclaps, as the Nomu lumbered back to its feet, a dark, grotesque figure of muscle and bone. A deep growl echoed from the Nomu's throat, its eyes empty of any thought or reason except the instinct to kill.
"Oh? A mob boss? Doesn't matter," Shigaraki sneered, his voice dripping with casual indifference.
Four Arms' gaze locked onto Tsuyu, who had frozen, concern clear in her large, expressive eyes. "Tsu! Get Mr. Aizawa and Vlad King to safety!" His deep, commanding voice shook with urgency.
"Ribbit... What about you?" Tsuyu croaked, her heart pounding in her chest. She hesitated, torn between following the command and staying to fight alongside him.
Kodai, standing nearby, gave a curt nod. "We can help you."
Four Arms' hulking form turned slightly, the faintest crack of a smile showing his confidence. "I-I'll be fine." His words, though brave, held a weight that made the girls hesitate.
Then, red electricity exploded from his body, violently arcing around him like a living storm, the air humming with raw power.
"Nomu! Kill these kids!" Shigaraki barked, his twisted grin growing wider as the monstrous creature charged forward with unnatural speed, leaping toward the group. But Four Arms was faster. He lunged at the Nomu with a thunderous leap, their fists colliding mid-air with an earth-shattering crash. A shockwave exploded from the impact, the sheer force of the collision sending debris flying and cracking the ground beneath them.
"GO! GO!" Four Arms roared, turning his head toward the others. "I'LL HOLD THEM OFF! SAVE OUR TEACHERS! BE HEROES, GOD DAMN IT!"
With every punch Four Arms delivered, the air quaked, shockwaves rippling out from each blow as if a bomb had gone off.
His fists slammed into the Nomu's midsection repeatedly, each hit causing the ground beneath them to crater further, cracks spiderwebbing across the pavement.
The sound of flesh striking flesh was deafening, as if the entire world was bearing witness to this clash of titans.
"Wha-What the hell is this?! Where is all this power coming from?!" Tomura stammered, scratching furiously at his neck in frustration, his voice rising in pitch with each word. "A student, strong enough to fight Nomu?! This is unfair! He's using a cheat code! No fair! He's cheating!"
As Tsuyu grabbed Aizawa with her tongue and started pulling him to safety, she couldn't help but steal a glance back at the battle.
"TSU! TAKE CARE OF MY HOODIE! I'M GONNA NEED IT BACK AFTER I TAKE CARE OF THIS VILLAIN!" Four Arms shouted, his voice booming across the battlefield.
She felt her heart skip, not from fear, but from something else entirely. Despite the chaos, she felt... safe, knowing he was fighting for them.
The Nomu raised both arms and brought them down in a crushing blow on Four Arms' back. A grunt of pain escaped Izuku's lips, the sheer force making his legs tremble. But he gritted his teeth, fighting through the agony. With a primal roar, he reared back, both sets of arms raised high like sledgehammers, before bringing them down with full force onto the Nomu.
BOOM! The ground beneath them exploded, a massive shockwave tearing through the air, sending Tsuyu, Mineta, Yui, and Yanagi skidding backward.
Dust and debris swirled around them as a crater formed at the epicenter of the impact. Tsuyu's heart raced, her breath catching in her throat as she watched the scene unfold.
Her hands clenched into fists, wanting to help but knowing she needed to get Aizawa to safety.
But when the dust cleared, the Nomu remained standing, unphased, as if Four Arms' powerful attack had done nothing.
The beast screeched, lunging forward with terrifying speed. Four Arms caught its arm mid-swing, and with a roar, he hurled the Nomu into the sky, the sheer force creating a massive sonic boom that echoed throughout the plaza.
Izuku leapt after the Nomu, his muscles coiling with power as he soared through the air. The two collided again, fists slamming into each other with enough force to split the air.
They struggled, locked in a brutal contest of strength until the Nomu grabbed Four Arms' arm and violently hurled him back toward the ground. The impact was catastrophic, Four Arms crashing into the plaza with the force of a meteor, smashing violently into the stairway.
"Midoriya!" Several students shouted as they rushed toward the crater.
Inside, Four Arms pulled himself from the rubble, blood dripping from his mouth. His eyes burned with determination. Spitting out the blood, he wiped his lips and stood tall. He didn't hesitate, launching himself back toward the Nomu, fists raised and ready for another round.
The Nomu roared in return, charging at Four Arms as the two titanic forces clashed once more, their blows shaking the very earth beneath them.
Each punch, each collision was felt by everyone watching. The sheer power behind every blow felt like they were going to be blown away.
...
"What the hell is going on over there?!" Sato asked as he and everyone felt the rumbling between the battle.
"Midoriya's fighting," Shoji said as his face showed a mixture of shock and awe.
"Wait, the shockwaves and rumbling, you're telling me that's Midoriya?!" Kendo's heart sank.
He nodded. "He's currently fighting the villains that took out Eraserhead and Vlad King. Mineta, Tsu, and two other class B are coming right up with Vlad King and Mr. Aizawa." Shoji said.
"What about Midori?" Ashido asked.
Ochako nodded. "Shouldn't we help him?" Ochako said. Shoji, Sato looked at the two fighting the shockwave how the blows seemed to crack the ground.
"Right now, if we tried to interfere, we would only be in the way those shockwaves would blow us away. Hopefully, Midoriya can win this, or Iida manages to get passed those villains or..." Shoji said.
"Or were screwed? Yeah, you don't have to tell me." Setsuna said.
Kendo clenched her fist as she felt Helpless unable to help him. She knew she would only end up a liability from their shockwave.
[Back to Izuku]
The ground trembled violently as waves of shock and force rippled through the battlefield.
"What the hell is going on over there?!" Sato shouted, his wide eyes betraying the fear that settled into his bones.
"Midoriya's fighting," Shoji replied, his tone filled with both shock and awe, as if he couldn't quite believe what he was seeing.
"The shockwaves, the rumbling... you're telling me that's Midoriya?!" Kendo's heart clenched as she tried to grasp the magnitude of what was happening. Her fists tightened, powerless to offer any assistance.
Shoji nodded grimly. "Yeah, he's fighting the villains who took down Eraserhead and Vlad King. Mineta, Tsu, and two others from Class B are headed this way with them now, but Midoriya's still down there."
"Shouldn't we help him?!" Ochako's voice trembled, her gaze fixed in the direction of the thunderous impacts shaking the ground.
Shoji shook his head, his expression serious. "If we tried to interfere right now, we'd only be in the way. Those shockwaves would blow us apart. For now, we can only hope Midoriya can handle this or that Iida gets through to get help..."
"Or we're screwed," Setsuna added bluntly, though the worry in her voice was impossible to miss.
Kendo gritted her teeth, frustration and helplessness washing over her. Watching the tremors rattle through the earth made it clear: this wasn't something she could intervene in. Any attempt to help would make her a liability.
...
Back at the battlefield
The sky seemed to tremble under the pressure of Four Arms and Nomu's relentless barrage of blows. Each punch felt like a sledgehammer hitting the earth, shockwaves cracking the ground beneath them. Both titans were locked in an unrelenting rhythm, fists moving so fast they were nearly a blur. The ground beneath them quaked with every strike, dust and debris dancing from the impact.
Four Arms breathed heavily, his massive fists still clenched as he sent another series of punishing punches into the Nomu's chest. Sweat dripped down his face as he paused for just a moment, his chest heaving, only to see-much to his growing despair-that the Nomu stood tall, completely unscathed. The monstrous figure loomed over him, utterly unaffected by the onslaught it had endured.
"What the hell?!" Four Arms gasped, staring up at the Nomu in disbelief. "How... How are you not hurt?! What are you?!"
Shigaraki's voice cut through the chaos, slow claps echoing mockingly through the air as he strolled toward the fray.
"Impressive show, kid. But that thing you're up against... That's Nomu, a bio-engineered weapon made to kill All Might." Shigaraki's grin widened. "His quirk? Shock Absorption. He was designed to take all of All Might's punches-so you didn't stand a chance from the start."
"Shock Absorption?!" Four Arms grunted, struggling against the Nomu's iron grip that now closed around his head.
"Crush him, Nomu," Shigaraki ordered with a wicked smirk.
Before the Nomu could follow through, a sudden surge of ice shot forward, freezing its arm and stopping its crushing blow. Four Arms blinked, eyes wide as he saw Todoroki sliding in on a sheet of ice.
"Midoriya," Todoroki said, his calm voice a welcome relief amidst the chaos, "Looks like you could use some help."
"Todoroki..." Four Arms gasped, relief clear in his voice.
Moments later, a series of explosions rocked the air as Kurogiri was pinned under Bakugou, the explosive hero sporting a wicked grin. "Move, and I'll blow you to bits!"
"Kacchan," Four Arms muttered.
Bakugou glanced over, snarling. "What the hell are you doing, you damn nerd?! Get the hell outta there!"
Four Arms took a deep breath, his massive body straining, and with a mighty roar, he wrenched free from the Nomu's grip, tossing the bio-engineered beast aside with surprising strength. He took a step forward, stretching out his arms.
"Thanks for the assist," Four Arms said to Todoroki, his eyes hardening as he turned to face the villains. "You're beaten! Surrender!"
But Shigaraki's laugh echoed through the battlefield, mocking and filled with malice. "Beaten? Oh, you're mistaken. Nomu, free Kurogiri."
The Nomu, with horrifying strength, began tearing through the ice coating its body, ripping its own limbs apart in the process. Four Arms, Todoroki, and Bakugou watched in growing horror as the Nomu's torn limbs began to regenerate, new flesh rapidly growing in place of what was lost.
"I-It's healing?" Todoroki's voice wavered in disbelief.
"Wait, you said its quirk was shock absorption!" Four Arms turned to Shigaraki, alarmed.
Shigaraki merely shrugged, a lazy smirk curling his lips. "Yeah, I did. But I never said that was its only quirk. Regeneration's a nice bonus, don't you you think?"
In an instant, Nomu surged forward with blinding speed, it's target now on Bakugou. Bakugou's eyes widened as the monstrous figure closed the distance in a blink of an eye, the sheer of the force of the shockwave throwing debris and students alike.
As the dust settled, all eyes turned to Bakugou, who had stumbled back with scratches and bruises, but otherwise seemed fine.
"Woah, you dodged that?!" Tetsutetsu asked, his voice filled with awe.
"No, you idiot!" Bakugou snarled, glaring as the dust cleared.
The sight left everyone speechless. Four Arms stood in front of Bakugou, his massive arms in a shielded position, red electricity crackling around him. His chest heaved as he took shallow breaths, clearly exhausted but still standing.
"He... He took on that punch!" Tetsutetsu's voice cracked in astonishment, unable to comprehend the sheer strength it took to block that kind of power.
Bakugou, still panting from the shock, stared in disbelief. 'That punch... It would've killed me.'His fists clenched, teeth grinding as he fought to understand. 'H-How the hell can Deku fight something like that? When the hell did he get so strong?!'
Suddenly, Todoroki's voice cut through the haze of awe and disbelief. "Midoriya, behind you!"
"Huh?!" Four Arms glanced over his shoulder, just in time to see a portal open behind him. Shigaraki's hand lunged forward, grazing his midsection. The fabric of Four Arms' green shirt disintegrated instantly, revealing the raw muscle beneath, blood spilled to the ground as pain filled him. Letting his guard down.
Four Arms' eyes widened in shock. Before he could react, Nomu's massive hands grabbed him, lifting him off the ground. With a sickening crack, Nomu slammed Four Arms into the earth, sending tremors across the battlefield. The ground beneath him shattered like glass, and Four Arms grunted in pain, trying to gather his strength.
Nomu loomed over him, raising his fist high in the air. Without hesitation, the bio-engineered monster began raining down blows with terrifying speed and precision.
Each strike was like a sledgehammer against stone, sending shockwaves through the earth. Four Arms did his best to guard, but with each hit, his defenses crumbled more.
"Midoriya!" Todoroki shouted, firing a stream of ice toward the Nomu, but before it could connect, Kurogiri's portal intercepted it, swallowing the attack whole.
Kirishima and Tetsutetsu sprinted forward, desperation etched into their faces as they tried to reach their friend.
"We gotta help him!" Kirishima cried out, but the moment they got close, a single punch from Nomu sent them flying backward like ragdolls. They hit the ground with a thud, groaning in pain.
Bakugou launched himself into the air with an explosion, trying to reach Midoriya, but another portal caught him mid-flight, redirecting him just close enough that he could hear every sickening punch land on his classmate's body.
Each impact echoed like thunder across the battlefield, sending dust and debris into the air. Bakugou struggled to get back up, fury building in his eyes.
"Damn it! Let go of the damn nerd!" he roared, trying again to launch himself toward Midoriya.
The others could only watch in horror. Shoji's normally calm face was twisted with fear, his many arms twitching as though he wanted to do something-anything-to help. Ashido's eyes shimmered with tears, her lips trembling as she looked on helplessly.
Uraraka made a break for it, her hands outstretched toward the battlefield, but Sero wrapped his tape around her waist, pulling her back before she could get hurt.
"No don't!"
"Midoriya... no..." Kendo whispered, her voice breaking as she tried to move forward. "I-I have to save him!" Her hands balled into fists as her heart raced with panic, but she knew... she wasn't fast enough. She wasn't strong enough. Regardless she ran towards in a fibble attempts to reach him.
Each bone-shattering punch from the Nomu sent fresh waves of despair through the watching students. It seemed endless, the relentless assault pushing Four Arms to his limit.
Then, with a crackling green flash, the towering figure of Four Arms shrunk back into Izuku's frail, human form. His battered body lay motionless beneath the Nomu, his uniform tattered, blood smeared across his skin.
Kendo's heart sank further, her breath catching in her throat as tears brimmed in her eyes. "No... H-He's turned back... He won't survive another hit..." Her voice trembled, barely a whisper. "He's going to die..."
"Deku!" Bakugou's voice broke through the chaos as he struggled against the portal. His eyes widened in terror as the Nomu raised its massive fist one last time, preparing for the final, fatal blow.
Bakugou's explosions roared as he desperately tried to get too the nerd, his face contorted with frustration and fury. "Damn it! Let go of the damn nerd!"
But it was too late.
...
The Nomu raised its massive fists, ready to bring them down for the final blow. Nomu's fists came crashing down, ready to flatten Izuku's bloodied body.
But then jagged green crystals exploded from the earth. The sharp edges impaled the monster's arms, splattering black, inky blood across the ground.
The Nomu roared in pain, a low, guttural sound that reverberated through the air as it writhed, trying to break free. Blood oozed from the puncture wounds, dripping from its shredded muscles, yet its grotesque face remained expressionless-no emotion, only rage.
Kendo's eyes lit up with desperate hope. "Did... Did he manage to transform into Diamondhead?"
But her relief was short-lived. Nomu thrashed in pain, the crystals keeping it at bay for only a moment.
Out of nowhere, a figure on what seemed to be a hovering board swooped down through the chaos. In a blur of speed, the mysterious figure grabbed Izuku's limp body and shot into the sky, bursting through the skyline with incredible force. Izuku's unconscious form slumped over the stranger's shoulder.
"Hey, give back the damn nerd!" Bakugou roared, his hands exploding with fury as he launched himself toward the hovering figure. But before he could reach them, a swift strike from the Nomu knocked him to the side, sending him crashing into the rubble below.
"Crap! They're taking him!" Kirishima shouted in horror, watching helplessly as the stranger sped away with Izuku.
"Midoriya! Dekiru!" Ashido and Uraraka both cried out in unison, their voices breaking with fear and desperation.
The sky seemed to darken as they watched their classmate-no, their friend-being whisked away into the unknown. The figure disappeared over the horizon, and a chilling silence settled over the battlefield. Uraraka fell to her knees, her eyes wide with horror, clutching her chest as if her heart had shattered into a thousand pieces. Her hands shook uncontrollably.
"No... Dekiru..." she whispered, her voice barely audible.
Ashido's hands were trembling, tears welling in her eyes. The helplessness was suffocating.
The quiet was broken by Shigaraki's eerie, mocking voice. "Well... that was unexpected. I really wanted to kill him." He shrugged lazily, a twisted smile curling on his lips. "Oh well. Nomu, kill the rest of them. I want to see some dead kids."
The students snapped back to reality as Shigaraki's command echoed in their ears. Their eyes darted to the Nomu, who, despite its injuries, was already regenerating. Its arms regrew with a grotesque crackling sound, its body pulsating with power once again.
The students' hearts sank as they realized the severity of the situation. Nomu's lifeless eyes locked onto them, and they understood all too well just how outmatched they were.
Shoji's face tightened, his multiple arms twitching with anxious energy. Kirishima gritted his teeth, fists clenched, while Bakugou, bruised and furious, cursed under his breath, trying to pull himself together.
[Mountain Zone]
"AHHHHAHA!" Kaminari screamed as he narrowly ducked under a villain's strike, his eyes wide with terror.
"These dudes are terrifying! My whole life flashed before my eyes! I think I met the Grim Reaper!" he continued to wail, sprinting as fast as he could. His panicked voice echoed as a vine shot out and ensnared the villain chasing him.
"Could you maybe take it down a few notches?" Jirou asked, thoroughly annoyed by the blonde's over-the-top reaction.
"Cowardice has no place among heroes," Shiozaki said firmly, her vine-like hair whipping two villains across their faces with precision, knocking them back.
"Right now, we need to focus on getting away from these villains," Momo reminded them, eyes scanning their surroundings.
They suddenly found themselves surrounded by even more villains, their faces twisted into leering grins. One by one, they licked their lips, gazes crawling over the group like vultures circling prey.
"D-Do they seem happy to see us, or is it just me?" Pony asked nervously, inching closer to the group.
The five huddled together, tension thick in the air. Momo's eyes flicked toward Shiozaki's hair, a thought clicking into place. "Shiozaki, how does your hair handle electricity?"
"It's not very conductive," Shiozaki responded immediately, her tone calm.
"Can you wrap all of us in it?" Momo asked. Shiozaki nodded, already preparing to act.
Kaminari's eyes lit up with understanding, even his usually dense brain catching on to Momo's plan. He grinned. "Just give the word."
Before they could execute, the villains began taunting. "Now, now, no need to fight," the leader of the group said smugly. "I'm sure we can... come to an agreement."
The lewd smirks and whistles from the villains made their intentions obvious.
"Agreement?" Pony asked, her voice trembling as the reality of the situation sank in. The scowls from everyone in the group reflected their shared disgust.
"Let my boys have their fun, and we'll send you back to your families... mostly unharmed. Resist, and well... we'll still have our fun. Those are your options," the villain said with a cruel grin.
Jirou's face twisted in anger. "How about a third option-you get nothing, we beat your ass, and your sorry selves get hauled off to prison!" she spat.
"So, option two then? Oh well, I like it when they struggle. Get 'em, boys!" The villains charged forward with sinister smiles.
"Now, Kaminari!" Momo shouted as Shiozaki quickly wrapped the group in her vines.
Kaminari's smirk widened as he charged up, electricity dancing along his skin like a brewing storm. "INDISCRIMINATE SHOCK!" he roared. His body erupted with violent bolts of electricity, the air crackling with power. The electricity surged through Shiozaki's vines, transforming them into conduits that spread his attack in all directions. The surrounding villains were hit with full force, their bodies convulsing as the electricity surged through them. Sparks leapt between them, their limbs seizing up before they collapsed to the ground, smoking and unconscious.
As the last villain dropped, Shiozaki unwound her vines, releasing the group. Kaminari, meanwhile, stumbled in a daze, thumbs up, walking in small circles as he muttered incoherently. Pony and Jirou couldn't help but laugh at the sight.
Suddenly, the ground beneath Kaminari shook, and cracks spread outward. Shiozaki acted fast, her vines shooting out to pull him back just as the ground erupted beneath him.
"Surprise attacks! Such foul tactics shall not go unpunished!" Shiozaki declared.
A massive golden figure, resembling a crab, emerged from the ground, towering over them. "You sure this plan will work?" the crab-like villain grunted, his voice rumbling.
"Dodi jada kuma nadadea," a figure clad in purple armor responded in an unfamiliar language.
"Yeah, I know he's been studying our target, but will this actually work? He'd have to be an idiot," the crab villain replied, exasperated.
"Mahun," the purple figure said.
"More importantly, he's his son," a voice rang out from behind them, Kaine's voice dripping with malice as he and more villains surrounded the group.
Jirou scowled. "You're after Midoriya, aren't you?"
The villains' expressions darkened at the mention of his name.
Momo's eyes narrowed as she observed the tech integrated into their bodies. She quickly began creating something from her chest, her focus sharp. The crab villain moved to intervene, but Kaine raised a hand.
"No, let's see what they're planning. It'll be more fun to toy with them first. Then, that bastard Midoriya will really suffer," Kaine sneered.
Momo finished her creation and let it thump to the ground-a large EMP device.
"This is an EMP pulse. Judging by your bodies, you rely on technology," she said with a smirk before slamming her palm on the button.
[Main Campus]
All Might's brow furrowed with concern, especially since neither Thirteen nor Aizawa had answered their phones. Just then, Nezu entered, clutching a steaming cup of tea, ready to launch into one of his lectures.
"You know, Toshinori," Nezu began, taking a measured sip, "I truly believe you can be a wonderful teacher. However, there is one significant issue you need to address."
"Oh? And what might that be?" Toshinori replied, his tone playful, hoping to hasten the conversation.
"You are trying to be unbiased with your successor in the classroom when, frankly, you shouldn't," Nezu stated, his gaze steady.
Caught off guard, Toshinori frowned in confusion. "But isn't that a good thing? I treat him and the others the same; I don't give him special treatment."
"Under normal circumstances, that would indeed be commendable. But these are not normal circumstances," Nezu said, his voice firm. "Midoriya is meant to replace you. He wields the Omnitrix, the most powerful device in the universe, and he needs every advantage he can get to survive what lies ahead."
All Might nodded, the weight of Nezu's words settling heavily in his chest. "One For All and the Omnitrix will undoubtedly attract challenges and unwanted attention."
"It may seem unfair, but life is inherently unfair. If he is to become the next number-one hero in Japan, he must learn to navigate that reality. He'll have to confront villains like Vilgax and whatever else the universe throws at him," Nezu asserted, his expression grave.
"So, I'm supposed to secretly train him and neglect the other students? That doesn't sit right with me," Toshinori said, concern etched on his face for his students.
"No, you still help the others," Nezu clarified. "But you need to carve out time after school to focus on Midoriya's training. Remember, Gran Torino did the same for you."
"He did?" Toshinori mused, lost in thought as memories flooded back. He recalled the countless afternoons spent in the gym, enduring Gran Torino's relentless training, often pushed to the brink of exhaustion.
"I had forgotten about that. I must have repressed those memories-he had a way of making you feel like you were going to hurl." Toshinori shivered at the recollection, a nervous laugh escaping him.
"He did tend to go overboard," Nezu chuckled, shaking his head in amusement. "I suggest you avoid pushing him that far."
"But what if the other teachers notice my extra attention on Midoriya? They'll think I'm showing favoritism," Toshinori worried, anxiety creeping into his voice.
"I think you should be honest with them," Nezu advised, his tone turning serious. "Not about One For All; many of the Plumbers aren't aware of your secret. You don't have to disclose that if you choose not to. Instead, simply explain that you've chosen Midoriya to be your successor."
"What?! Is that really appropriate?" Toshinori exclaimed, slamming his hands on the coffee table in surprise, sending a small spray of blood from his mouth.
"Not if you frame it correctly. They're already aware of your true form and the limitations you face as a hero. They know your time is running out. It would only make sense for you to seek a successor and actively train them. Midoriya needs this guidance now more than ever, especially considering what's coming for him," Nezu warned, his voice laced with foreboding.
"That... that does make sense," Toshinori conceded, taking a deep breath as he sat back down, the tension easing slightly. "Alright, I'll step up my training with Midoriya. But I need to think carefully about how to approach the other teachers about this-"
Suddenly, an explosion shattered the air, drawing both their attention outside. Meteor-like projectiles hurtled toward the campus, sending dust and debris swirling.
Emerging from the cloud was a sight that filled them with dread: Vilgax's drones and robotic minions crashed onto the grounds, a chaotic wave of metal and malice descending upon UA.
"No..." All Might muttered.