After Ochako and Batman had stopped Joker, things are now heating up in Hosu as a fateful encounter begins...


"Alright, I think you've gotten better enough in your training, Young Midoriya."

"Yeah, I'll admit, not bad, kiddo."

"Thanks, All-Might, thanks, Gran Torino!"

Ever since inventing the Full Cowl Technique, which allowed Izuku to safely harness OFA all throughout his body, he had been training with Gran Torino in managing the speed output and Toshinori with the strength output. Needless to say, the boy had made terrific progress and could now use Full Cowl to safely harness 20% of OFA's full power.

"So, what say we get out to doing some patrolling? We'll start at Hosu, it's the best place for Heroes to scoop up wannabe criminals and bust some robberies." Gran Torino suggested as Izuku and Toshinori nodded. As they got dressed in their Hero Costumes, Gran Torino walked over to Toshinori.

"You sure you'll be okay, Toshi?"

"I'll be fine, Sensei. I've been saving time."

The three soon boarded a train heading for Hosu. Izuku saw fit to show Gran Torino and Toshinori some of his notebooks and needless to say, the two older Pros were impressed.

"I must say, Young Midoriya, that's some impressive penmanship."

"And all those theories about Toshi's Quirk before you met him! You sure you haven't tried interning with Sir Nighteye instead?"

"Maybe for my next internship, yeah!"

Suddenly, a rumbling was heard throughout the train as Izuku, Toshinori, and Gran Torino got out of their seats. Just as they did, something crashed through the side of the train car they were in. Izuku's eyes widened in shock as he recognized it to be a Nomu, except it was much different from the one at the USJ.

This Nomu had pale blue skin, a much skinnier build, a more human-esque face and four eyes in its exposed brain. It shot out a tongue that spread out into a web but Izuku waved his hand and the tongue burst into flames as the beast screeched in agony.

Several more explosions echoed as the three heroes and the civilians around them all looked to see the buildings in Hosu erupting into flames. Knowing what he needed to do, Izuku leaped out of the train and then manipulated the air in order to fly towards the city.

"YOUNG MIDORIYA!" Toshinori called out before groaning and jumping out of the hole as well, turning into his All-Might Form halfway and then bounding after his successor.

"Guess plans have changed!" Gran Torino grunted as he shot out of the train as well, using his [Jet] Quirk to boost after his two students.

When the three heroes arrived, they saw several Pros facing off against another Nomu. This one had black skin and no face save for a lower jaw connected to its exposed brain. Leading the Pros was Endeavor while Shoko was busy using her ice to put out the surrounding fires along with Manual.

"Need some help, Enji?" Toshinori called out as he rushed in and shoulder checked the Nomu. Endeavor clicked his tongue in annoyance as he ran across a nearby building, using the flames from his boots to stick to the side before jumping behind the Nomu and grabbing it by the back of the head, slamming it down as Toshinori stopped in front of him.

"I don't need your help, you know!"

"Come on! It'll be just like our time as students in UA!"

Endeavor sighed in annoyance before the Nomu got up and swung its arm at him, which he caught with some difficulty. The beast's arm must have been jacked with twenty different steroids as Toshinori punched the monster in the face.

"Your brat better be looking after Shoko!"

"I'm sure Young Midoriya is doing everything in his power to help your daughter!"

Gran Torino was busy dealing with a Nomu with a skinny build, taloned feet, gargoyle-like wings, and a gas mask as it soared through the air, trying to pick up civilians and drop them to their deaths. Izuku was back to back with Shoko, working together with a few other Heroes in order to put out the surrounding fires.

"How did this even happen, Todoroki-Chan?"

"I don't know! Father and I were on patrol with a few of his sidekicks and then the buildings started exploding! Next thing we know, those Nomus are jumping around and wreaking havoc!"

Izuku saw a family being corned by flames and, without a second thought, rushed through them, coating himself in those same flames and then manipulating them so that he harmlessly dispersed them into smoke.

"Is everyone alright?!"

A woman nodded, tears in her eyes as she held her infant child. "Y-Yes, bless you!

Izuku then channeled Full Cowl and looked up to see Gran Torino struggling with the Winged Nomu. Holding his hands out and concentrating, Izuku pulled the flames out of the buildings and surrounded his hands with them until they formed a giant pair of fire claws. Boosting himself into the air with a burst of air underneath his feet, Izuku delivered a rising slash to the Winged Nomu as Gran Torino zipped off just in time.

"FLAME TALON RISE!"

"Not bad, kiddo!"

The Winged Nomu screeched and plummeted to the ground, crashing into some nearby wreckage and seemingly perishing. Izuku then softened his fall with a current of air as Shoko finished putting out the fires in another building with a large wave of ice.

"Tenya?! Tenya!" The voice of Manual called out as Izuku and Shoko turned to see the Normal Hero looking around frantically after putting out a nearby fire with his [Hydrokinesis] Quirk.

"Is something wrong?"

"My intern, Tenya! He disappeared not too long after the explosions started! I'm worried he may be in danger!"

Izuku looked at Shoko and before the heterochromatic girl could react, the freckled teen zoomed off in search of their classmate.

"Be safe..." Was all Shoko could say.


Tenya Iida rushed through the flaming streets, helping as many civilians as he could in the process. He had been separated from Manual in the explosions and had been trying to regroup with him. However, as he stopped by an alleyway to catch his breath, he heard voices.

"You should know you never should have tried getting in my way."

"You bastard! Y-You won't get away with this!"

Iida peeked into the alley and watched in shock to see the Tribal Hero: Native propped up against a wall with a man towering over him. He had blades and spikes covering his outfit and a red scarf fluttering in the cold winds as he held a rusted katana tightly in his grip.

"Brave words coming from a soon-to-be-dead false idol. Take pleasure in the fact that your demise will lead to a more just society."

As the man raised his sword, Iida acted. Pushing his engines to full power, he charged forward with a cry of anger, knowing full well that the target he had been secretly looking for was now right here in front of him.

The man quickly jumped out of the way, having heard Iida's cry of rage before pointing his sword defensively at him. "A child? What are you doing here? Do you desire to interfere with my crusade?"

"Your description fits perfectly...the blood-red scarf, the blades decorating your body...you're the Hero Killer: Stain!"

Stain arched an eyebrow curiously. "So you've heard of me. What is your desire for wishing to face me?"

"You know EXACTLY why I'm here! You were the one who crippled the Turbo Hero: Ingenium! He was a wonderful Hero who saved countless lives! Because of you, he cannot be a Hero anymore! I have come to avenge him for I am his brother, you callous monster!"

Stain merely scowled in response. "So you've come here looking for revenge? Choose your words carefully, boy. I won't hesitate to add children to my list if I must."

Iida stepped back in shock before gritting his teeth furiously. "Are you saying...that I'm not even worth your time?! HOW DARE YOU! I inherited the mantle of Ingenium and I will not allow the one who crippled my brother to get away with his crimes any l-"

Suddenly, a red blur whizzed by Iida's vision before he suddenly felt a searing pain in his left arm. Collapsing to the ground in agony, he saw that his arm had been sliced off at the elbow. Before he could react, he felt a type of paralyzing force hit him and pin him to the ground.

"The brother of the great Ingenium seeking petty vengeance? Such a disgrace. I only crippled him because he stood in the way of my crusade. He was a true hero, I admit, but if even the true heroes get in the way of my mission, I will not hesitate to cut them down. The only one truly allowed to finish me off is All-Might himself!"

"Stop! Leave the kid alone! It's me you want!" Native cried as Stain ignored him, putting his boot on Iida's back to add more pressure to the already paralyzed boy.

"You see that fool? You should have made sure he was safe before deciding to attack me so haphazardly. What would your brother think if he saw you acting like some foolish revenge-driven dog?"

Tears welled up in Iida's eyes as he struggled to move, despite the agony of his lost arm. "SHUT UP! Tensei was an amazing hero and a wonderful older brother! YOU TOOK EVERYTHING FROM HIM!"

"He'll be grateful to know that his disgraceful brother is purged from this world. Good-bye, boy! Take solace in the fact your death will pave the way to a better future!"

Stain raised his sword high as Native cried in horror, begging for him to stop. Just as the Hero Killer was about to bring his weapon down, a super-energized fist struck him in the cheek and sent him flying. Iida turned his head as best he could to see Izuku standing there, the sparks of OFA crackling around his body like a brilliant green nebula.

"Get away from him, you scumbag!"

Stain got up, rubbing his bruised jaw as he looked to see the freckled lad there. "Another one? Why would you risk your life saving this lost cause?"

"Because he's my friend, and to me...my friends are like part of my family! And I'll be damned if I let anybody hurt my family!"

"M-Midoriya...please...this is my fight! You don't have to get involved!" Iida pleaded weakly as Izuku turned to him with a serious look. As Iida saw the boy's eyes, all words died in his throat. The normally soft, awkward boy was gone and in his place was someone willing to risk life and limb for the sake of a single person; Him.

"Iida...do you realize how stupid it was going up against somebody you have next to no knowledge about? Would your brother want you to throw your life away for his sake?"

Iida tried to speak, but his voice was hoarse. Izuku's words pierced him like blades. The freckled lad crouched down and inspected his lost arm before a plume of flames emitted from his hands.

"Bite down on this." A stick of ice was created from the moisture in the air as Izuku had Iida bite down on it. "This will sting a little."

Iida bit down hard on the ice to the point it cracked as Izuku cauterized his arm stump. After several agonizing moments, the pain died down as Iida breathed heavily, the ice stick broken in two.

"Impressive. You made sure to look after your friend. Perhaps you are a good egg..." Stain mused as he saw Izuku save his friend. However, the Hero Killer soon drew his sword.

"But do you have what it takes to save everyone?!" He then rushed past Izuku and towards his original target, Native. Izuku tried to scream, knowing he wouldn't be able to move in time...

...only for a blast of flames to force Stain to jump back as Shoko Todoroki was right there.

"Father gave me permission to come after you, Midoriya. Good thing I arrived when I did, huh?"


Next Time: The Battle with Stain!

What will change for Iida now that I've effectively disarmed him?

BIO TIME

Rikido Sato

'The Sweet Macho Man'

Quirk: Sugar Rush

Quirk Type: Emitter

Quirk Description: Sato's Quirk allows him to convert every 10 grams of sugar he has ingested into pure power. He can stockpile the sugar he ingests in order to convert it into power later. The power-up grants him increased strength, speed, durability, agility, and reflexes.

Quirk Drawback: Once all his power is used up, Sato will become exhausted and sleepy, leaving him vulnerable.