News of Chocho's death spread like wildfire. Because of this, the police could no longer hold the media back and released the information that a serial killer was on the loose. Panic swept across the populace especially those in Musutafu. Office workers were now dismissed early and pro heroes were told to watch their back. The police officers were working hard to catch the serial killer before he or she causes more damage.

And knowing all of these were caused by him, Izuku felt happy. He actually made a difference in society and his first step towards his goal was complete. The downfall of society was already starting the moment the public lost trust in the police for not informing them about the serial killer and they were questioning the abilities of heroes.

They feared him. In the past, there was dangerous villain who struck fear to the heroes and was known as the Hero Killer. But Izuku was different. Citizens and heroes feared him. Mostly citizens were afraid of him while the heroes were aware and cautious of him. But soon, Izuku will strike fear in all of the heroes' hearts.

"Stand Platinum", Izuku said and a violet muscular spectral being with long black hair appeared.

He smiled as he looked at his first powerful Quirk. Because of All for One, he will immediately know the capabilities of any Quirk he steals and how to use them.

There was a knock on his bedroom door and Izuku willed Stand Platinum to disappear.

"Izuku. Dinner is ready", Inko told him.

"Yes mom", Izuku replied.

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"I can't believe it, Chocho was done in?", a pro hero asked.

"His Quirk was powerful and he had amazing combat abilities. I even expected him to rise among the ranks in a few months", another hero asked.

Wild Ivy wanted to cry. She was actually close to Chocho during their school days and even developed feelings for him. And when they worked under the same agency, she was delighted since she wouldn't get separated from him. She even thought of asking him out once they become big time heroes. But now… it was all gone. Regret filled her heart. She wanted to at least tell him how she felt. But he was killed by that serial killer. And she will put that serial killer to justice.

"Alright everyone. As you've known, Chocho is now dead", the investigator said, silencing the room.

"Chocho was a good man and a praiseworthy hero. But I'm not here to mourn for him. Those are what funerals are for. Instead, I am here to find whoever killed him and put that person behind bars. And I assume you people want the same thing as me", the investigator added.

Everyone read the files that were handed out to them. It contained the information of the victims which also included the late Chocho. Wild Ivy almost cried when she saw the man was among those who died.

"The same type of knife was used to stab Chocho according to autopsy and so, it's safe to assume that it's the same culprit. And like before, we couldn't find any connection between the victims so the culprit must be indiscriminately killing. This time, we found out that he or she must be strong enough to take down a pro hero. Whatever switched the culprit from targeting civilians to targeting heroes, we don't know. And as usual, there are no witnesses", the investigator explained.

"So you're basically saying that we have no leads except that we know that the culprit hunts in Musutafu", a pro hero said.

"Sadly, yes. The culprit is very careful. His hunting methods catches civilians off-guard. However, we found out one thing in analyzing Chocho's body. It appears that he received injuries from a fight before he died. That means that the culprit made a mistake and failed to kill Chocho unnoticed", the investigator replied.

"However, the culprit must have a powerful Quirk to be able to defeat Chocho's Stand Platinum. With that, a question appears in our mind: why would the culprit use a knife?", the investigator asked.

The others thought deeply.

"Maybe it's for a ritual or something. I read cases that some psychos kill for ritual purposes. Maybe the knife is a relic or something", a pro hero said.

"How foolish. It's probably because the culprit's Quirk has something to do with knives", a female pro hero told him.

"That's right. We are to move under the assumption that the culprit has a knife-based Quirk. That is why I requested a certain hero to join our investigation", the investigator said and the door opened.

A muscular man with blond hair that was in a buzz cut entered the room. He wasn't wearing anything on his top except for some gauntlets. Chains were wrapped around his waist and he was wearing black shoes that had a spike on their soles.

"That's the Resisting Hero: Crystal Spike!", a pro hero said in awe.

"What's a big shot like him doing here?", another asked.

"Why are you asking that question? Of course I would be here. A serial killer is dangerous for our society. I will gladly help if it means returning the citizens' lives to peace", Crystal Spike said.

"Crystal Spike-senpai!", Wild Ivy shouted.

"Wild Ivy… I know… Chocho was a good underclassman. I saw his potential and helped him out. That's why I'll be the one to bring the culprit down", Crystal Spike told her.

"Now that's enough. Let's continue the meeting", the investigator said.

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Night fell and it was time for Izuku to hunt. His mother was already fast asleep because of one of his Quirks. He learned his lesson already and so he put on the motorcycle helmet he bought. After all, he couldn't risk having his identity be revealed while he was weak.

Izuku crept along the alleys and sighed. Ever since the police released the information that a serial killer was on the loose, it was difficult to target lone victims. He thought of snagging two or three at once but there was a huge risk of having one of the targets running away since he didn't have a restraining Quirk yet.

He saw a green-haired girl walking alone. Even though it leaves a bad taste in his mouth, Izuku already killed women. And that woman was no exception. He crawled down from the wall and he was behind her.

Vines sprouted from the ground and wrapped around him. Izuku struggled but it was no use, the vines were too strong.

"Judging from your knife and how you snuck up on me, you must be the serial killer. You must underestimating pros to think you can kill us with those skills!", the woman shouted angrily.

The woman panted.

"Tell me… Are you the one who killed Chocho?", she asked.

Izuku was thinking of a way to get out of his pinch. An idea popped in his mind.

"Ah. That worthless excuse for a hero? I killed him. Quite easily in fact", Izuku answered mockingly.

The woman trembled in rage and tears were in her eyes. The tears which she tried hard to stop were leaking out.

"I am Wild Ivy! Know that name as the hero who brought you to jail!", Wild Ivy shouted and got close to Izuku.

He smiled and Wild Ivy noticed it too late. A spectral being delivered an uppercut. The vines around Izuku loosened and he got away from it. However, the woman must not live. She saw Stand Platinum.

"That was Stand Platinum! Why do you have him?", Wild Ivy asked.

Stand Platinum charged at the hero and punched her. More vines grew out of the ground and wrapped around the spectral being. However, a beam of energy hit her and when she looked at the source, it came from her enemy's finger. Another beam was shot and she barely dodged it.

That person has two Quirks?!, she thought.

She lost her focus for a while and Stand Platinum punched her in the stomach. It then followed up with two jabs, a right hook, and an uppercut. Wild Ivy was down on the ground.

"…You! I'll never… forgive you… Someday… you will be punished… for your crimes!'", Wild Ivy said.

Izuku touched her head.

The next morning, Wild Ivy's body was found with a stab wound.

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