The next day at the villain's emergency hideout, watching the news.

News Lady: In recent news, the body of Tomura Shigaraki was found inside a bar that seems to be the base for the League of Villains.

Kurogiri and the others, except Toga, turned to the screen shocked.

News Lady: It used to be thought that this S-rank villain led the group, but now police are suggesting someone in his circle did this to punish him for being a rat. This can only mean the group has another leader. I am about to discuss some pretty graphic details so please mute your TV if you're sensitive. Apparently, his tongue was cut out while he was alive and sewn onto his chest. The suspects are the members of the League of Villains, they are: Kurogiri, with a warp gate quirk; Dabi, with a cremation quirk; Himiko Toga, quirk unknown; Mr. Compress, compression quirk…

Kurogiri: One of us…? Killed him…?

Dabi: Toga… what were you doing last night?

Toga: I was doing a mission for Deku~ I can't tell you about it until he says I can~

Kurogiri: A rat… Tomura would never be a rat…

Kurogiri looked toward Toga, a huge smile plastered over her face. He was about to strangle her or warp her into the middle of nowhere and let her die when his phone rang.

Kurogiri: Deku. I just saw the news, about Shigaraki—

Deku: Warp me to you. We'll talk there.

Deku hung up and Kurogiri warped him over.

Deku: So you heard about my so-called brother.

Dabi: Is that what you had Toga do last night?

Deku: Yes.

Dabi didn't care, to be honest, he was glad Shigaraki was going, that spoiled brat was annoying. Most of the league felt the same way, indifferent. Everyone did, except Kurogiri.

Kurogiri: Why? Why would you do that! He was no rat! He—

Deku: He wasn't careful and I needed to send a message. Shoto Todoroki, a hero-in-training at UA, saw him go into our hideout. That isn't a functioning bar. There had to be something there when he showed up to check it out and when he told the pros about it. Shigaraki got caught, so he was our scapegoat. They know that was our base, but he gave us a reason to move, not to mention the are doubting themselves for not being able to tell Tomura was the boss. And Todoroki is beside himself in guilt. These are all favorable outcomes. Besides the fact that we need a new permanent base, and that is Tomura's fault.

Kurogiri: But—

Deku: I suggest you get a hold of your anger. Your quirk is valuable, but not irreplaceable. We aren't the good guys. If you make a mistake that costs us and your life can help fix it, it will. End of story. I'm not here to coddle you, if you don't like that then leave. That goes for everyone. I'm here to get what I want, just like all of you. Don't mess up if you can't deal with the consequences.

The group was quiet, some people liked Deku's attitude, some stiffened, but all understood it. No one was there to make friends. Dabi was the one to break the awkward silence.

Dabi: Why was Shoto there?

Deku: Looking for you. He said the lead didn't pan out, but he was close, be careful. We don't want him to know who you are.

After that speech, Dabi didn't believe it, but he could have sworn he saw some sympathy in Deku's normally cold, emotionless eyes.

Dabi: I'll figure out what his lead was and destroy it.

Deku: Good. I'll let you know if I find out anything. Kurogiri, I need to go back to my room.

Kurogiri: Yes, master.

He warped Deku back.