*Midoriya's P.O.V*
"Well then let's begin." Bubble Girl said as she stood up, "Since about two weeks prior, we at Nighteye offices have been independently observing... a certain villain group... known as the 'Eight Precepts of Death'." She explained.
"What's the hook?" One pro, who I don't recognize, asked.
"There was an accident involving a thief gang known as 'Reservoir Dogs'. The police cleaned everything up as just an accident, but there were many points that made no sense and we began to track them." Bubble Girl stated.
"I am a sidekick, Centipeder. I have been conducting the tracking and observation as per the instructions put forth by Nighteye." Centipeder explained, "With this one year period that I have been investigating, there has been a rapid increase in contact between members of the underground organization, as well as people outside the group. They appear to be an organization moving with the intent to expand and accumulate funds. Also, shortly after the commencement of the investigation..." He said as the screen changed.
It's Chisaki... with Anti-Deadpool.
"He made contact with one Bubaigawara Jin. Villain name 'Twice'. They were particularly cautious about being followed and I was unable to continue tracking them, but here I was able to cooperate with the police. They were able to confirm that during this meeting some kind of skirmish occured." Centipeder explained.
"So the Eight Precepts and the League are... as far as we know, working together." I said.
"Which is why you called on Tsukauchi and myself." Gran Torino said.
"And where is Tsukauchi?" Another pro who I don't know the name of asked.
"There was other information from witnesses, so he's checking on that." He replied.
"Continuing on..." Sir Nighteye said.
"Uhhh, we have this kind of process! We wanted to request everyone's cooperation on HN." Bubble Girl said but Centipeder shook his head.
"You can skip that." He said.
"Okay!" Bubble Girl replied.
"HN?" Ochako asked.
"That's short for the 'Hero Network'." Hadou explained. "It's an internet service that those with a 'Pro License' can access. With the HN you can see reports and even apply for help from Heroes with Quirks that suit the need nationwide."
"Hey, even if they're U.A students, what's with the brats? Can't talk with them around. We're burning daylight just gettin' to the real issue of what they're plotting." Rock Lock commented.
I decided to be snarky, "With all due respect... which is very little, Pop and Lock, these 'Kids' are useful witnesses, me included."
"Exactly, 'specially these three!" Fatgum exclaimed pointing to Eijirou, Momo, and Amajiki.
"The three of us...?" Eijirou asked.
"Really?" Momo asked.
"Enthusiasm... Smothering..." Amajiki muttered.
"Besides, I think there's a ton of people who're meetin' for the first time, so better get to it! The name's Fatgum, pleasure to meet y'all!" Fatgum exclaimed as he held out some candy, "Oh! Here's some candy!"
"So round and cute!" Ochako and Tsu exclaimed.
"We have reason to believe the Eight Precepts of Death, have made the dispersal of unlicensed goods a part of their livelihood. As such I have requested help from heroes familiar with that line of work." Sir Nighteye said.
"Long ago we smashed those kinda things to pieces! Then, yesterday, in Red Riot's debut battle! Tamaki was shot by somethin' new, the likes we've never seen before!" Fatgum exclaimed while crushing the candies in his hand, "A drug... that erases Quirks."
The others were conversing, but I was in too deep a thought to care. A drug that erases Quirks... it's safe to assume that the Eight Precepts are the manufactures of said drug. But ho- Oh my God.
"Fatgum, what's the stuff made of?!" I asked shooting out of my seat.
Fatgum looked uncomfortable... but answered anyway, "What was inside... something truly sickening came out..." Fatgum said, "It contained... human blood and human cells."
It's true... Eri.
"Midoriya... are you oka-"
*SMASH*
I destroyed the table in a fit of blind rage. "Those sacks of scum and garbage..." I muttered.
"What did you figure out?" Mr. Aizawa asked.
"The blood and human cells... belong to Eri." I said out loud.
"Eri?!" Ochako, Tsu, Momo, and Eijirou asked.
"Lemillion and I saved her from Chisaki himself. Her entire arms were bandaged, I knew it was either child endangerment, or something bigger... and this was the bigger." I said.
"Well if she's already rescued, then they can't make anymore right?" Rock-Lock asked.
"Yes... eventually." I said.
"What do you mean eventually?" Ryukyu asked.
"Quirks manifest at age 4, more or less. On rare occasions they can manifest at birth, but for now, let's stick with the age 4." I said, "That means the Precepts had... at most, two years to develop this drug. And even so, odds are they have extra samples of her blood on standby, so they have, hypothetically, more material to perfect this drug to make it permanent." I explained.
"Jesus..." Rock-Lock commented.
"And if they're working with the League... this this game just got a lot more dangerous." I explained, "But the League holds grudges, they'll use that perfected drug to eliminate any loose ends."
"You are one of them." Mr. Aizawa said.
"Exactly. And since Chisaki probably told them my appearance, they'll know that I'm an opponent in this sick chess game." I said, "Which means they'll supply Chisaki with muscle for protection. I can think of 3 people they would send."
"Why 3?" Fatgum asked.
"Last I remember, which was the Forest Attack, the League has 12 people within it." I said, "With the arrest of All for One, the death of a chainsaw and drill Nomu, and Toga in U.A working on her rehabilitation, there are 9 left... 8 since Moonfish lost all his teeth and is pretty much useless since teeth don't grow back." I said, "So it'd be stupid to bet the farm when they could just sent these three."
"Which are?" Gran Torino asked.
"Muscular, Twice, and Mr. Compress." I said, "One is literally muscle, another can make clones so they can multiply Muscular, and Mr. Compress is their getaway person since Kurogiri is a indespensable asset to them." I said.
"Are you sure it's those three? They could send anyone." Rock-Lock said.
"Well Shigaraki won't go, that'd be stupid. Kurogiri wouldn't go for the same reason. The gas guy can hurt his teammates in a closed enviroment, and Blue Dormammu same reason his flames would hurt their allies." I explained, "And Muscular probably wants to kill me for taking him out in one blow. He'd go even if the League said no."
"But why go after you?" Fatgum asked.
"Because of three reasons. They view me as the biggest threat to them at the moment. Considering I wiped out their vanguard during our training camp, and was able to hold my own with their leader 'All for One', I'm too dangerous to their goals to be left alive." I explained, "Secondly... they want a total victory."
"A victory?" Ryukyu asked.
"Yes, with all of our interactions with the League there's never been a complete win and a complete loss, it's always a trade. The USJ incident they lost the Nomu meant to kill All Might, but in turn they weakened the trust the media had for us. Next, the mall incident with my talk with Shigaraki, he got the idea of having allies, while I got the information about All for One. Then the camping trip. They lost their leader, but we lost the Symbol of Peace. It's been trades after trades. They want a complete win over us, and with those drugs, they'll get that win." I explained.
"What's the third reason?" Mr. Aizawa asked.
"To send a message." I said.
"A message?" Togata asked.
"Let's go into hypotheticals. The news saw me and All Might fighitng off All for One. All Might is officially retired due to the fight taking a massive toll on his body. If the League eliminates my Quirk then kills me, that will send the message of 'Hey, we may have lost our leader but we took out the two that beat him.' That would instill fear into the public and make them a real threat. But that won't be the only purpose of that message."
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"That message will also lure other villains to their side." Mr. Aizawa realized.
"Exactly. They will gain new allies, while the good guys will lose... arguably, their biggest asset." I said.
"Which leads to our goal." Sir Nighteye said, "Eliminate the Eight Precepts, and destroy these Quirk Erasing Drugs."
"As much as I would love to punch Chisaki into the sun and put Shigaraki and co. into the depths of Tartarus, we don't know their locals don't we?" I asked.
"No, we don't know for certain." Sir Nighteye said.
"Well then they could be long gone then." Gran Torino said.
"No, I'm certain they won't bail." I said.
"What makes you say that?" Hadou asked.
"This drug... if perfected, will be their biggest money maker." I explained, "And even if they can perfect it, they can just sell knock off ones like those thugs used on Amajiki. They can keep the good stuff for their big clients, but I'm getting off topic. If they perfect it well they'll have to produce more right? How will they do that if they don't have Eri? They'll need her in order to make more of the stuff. Like hell I'm going to let that happen, but it's the reality of the situation." I said. "We have something they need. They won't leave it without a fight."
"So they won't leave behind Eri?" Ryukyu asked.
"No they won't. And Shigaraki probably told Chisaki who I am, what's my name and where I got to school. Thankfully my Mom is within U.A walls, the won't storm the beaches of Normandy, that'd be suicide." I said, "So as of this moment... we have the the chips on our side."
"Chips?! Where?" Fatgum said.
"It's an expression Fatgum." I said, "It means we have the advantage. As of right now."
"So what? What does that get us?" Rock-Lock asked. "Even if we have the advantage, that gives us nothing in terms of information."
Before I can respond... my phone started ringing. "You kids and your technology!"
"Hush." I said as I pulled out my phone... Mom? I answered the call, "Hello?"
"Izuku? There's a letter for you... it's from someone named 'Kai Chisaki' is it a friend?" Mom asked.
"Stay there and don't open it, I'll be there soon." I said.
"What happened?" Ochako asked.
"Chisaki... sent me a letter."
I zoomed over to U.A and entered the dorm. "Where's the letter?" I asked.
"Here, I didn't open it." Mom said, "Who is it from?" Mom asked.
"A bad guy... that's all I can say." I said.
"W-What?" Mom asked.
"Don't worry, Sir Nighteye and I are working on it... but don't tell Eri please." I said.
"I... Okay, I trust you." She said.
"Okay, I'll be back soon." I said as I hugged her before running back to the meeting place.
*Slam*
"I'm back." I said as everyone stood up.
"Well don't keep us in suspense, open it!" Gran Torino exclaimed as I headed over to Sir Nighteye's table to open the letter.
"To Izuku Midoriya: You have taken the key component to my greatest work. To that I am utterly displeased. However, I am more than certain that you will not return her by any means necessary, as such I would like you to come and have a meeting with me, a 'Sit down' if you will. Please come to this location at 6:00 PM. You may bring 3 pros with you as protection. But no more. -Kai Chisaki." I read out loud, "And the address to the Sit down is at the bottom." I said.
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"He can't possibly be serious." Ryukyu said.
"Well budda bing. We all stage an attack and take him down." Fatgum asked.
"Uhh... I don't think that would net us a good result." I said, "Just looked up where this address is... it's an old warehouse. I'd say that's not where they would manufacture the Quirk erasing drugs. Probably just for the sitdown."
"But still, we catch him and the deal is closed." Ochako said.
"Like I said, that's most likely not where they're manufacturing drugs. It's most likely where we'll have the Sit Down." I said, "Even if we capture Chisaki, and that's a big 'if'. They can still manufacture the drugs. He may be the leader but I'm 100% certain he's not the head researcher." I said.
"So what's the call here? Do we go? Do we capture him?" Ryukyu asked.
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"Sir Nighteye, Eraserhead, and Fatgum." I said, "Those are my three."
"You're seriously going to the Sit Down?" Rock-Lock asked.
"That's what I said no?" I asked.
"Why? Isn't that dangerous?" Eijirou asked.
"But we can get information out of him, one way or another." I said, "Either we get info straight out of him, or Sir Nighteye uses his Quirk to get info that way. Eraserhead is there so he can erase Chisaki's Quirk if need by, and Fatgum I figured he'd be the most calm in that situation." I explained, "And IF they met with Shigaraki, they'll know how much of a threat I am, so they won't try something. It's just a talk, probably about Eri."
Mr. Aizawa spoke out, "There's no stopping you isn't there?" He asked.
"Nope. I don't know if you have noticed... but I've done way dumber things." I replied.
"That's what worries me... fine, I'm in." Mr. Aizawa said.
"I'm comin' too." Fatgum said.
"Then we're in agreement then." Sir Nighteye said.
"Meeting adjorned."
"Are you seriously going Izuku?" Momo asked as she, Ochako, Tsu, Eijirou, Togata, Hadou, and Amajiki met with me in the common room.
"Well yeah, we'll get information out of him, or at least figure out where they're hiding." I said, "Besides, Sir Nighteye told me that he hasn't used his Quirk yet, he'll use it during the Sit Down to see if there will be any danger, and where their location will be."
"I'm still worried for you." Ochako said.
"Well don't." I said, "I'm not going to die, Eri and Mom will be sad... oh and you guys too." I said.
They laughed, "Well if he can joke around then there shouldn't be much to worry about." Tsu said.
"Midoriya." Mr. Aizawa called out, "We're leaving now."
"Right." I said before waving to the others.
"See you all at the dorms."
Remember... stall, don't agree to any of their terms, give Sir Nighteye enough time to analyze the future he'll see from Chisaki's eyes.
"Izuku Midoriya..." Chisaki said as I saw his three cronies. A giant buff dude, a person with a white cloak, and one with a black skin suit... oh and they all had bird masks.
"Kai Chisaki." I said.
"I no longer go by that name... refer to me as 'Overhaul'." He said.
"Works one way or the other for me, Overhall." I said, "So what matters would you like to discuss?" I asked.
"I have one matter to discuss, Eri." He said, "It's safe to assume you are well aware of what Eri is used for?"
"Your Quirk Erasing Drug?" I asked.
"Precisely." He said as he nodded to the white cloaked minion. They walked over and laid out a case... with way too much money, "Within this case is one million yen. I do believe that's worth handing her over."
I was half tempted to smack him across the face, 1 million yen? That's like 1% of what she's worth. But I need to regain composure. "I decline." I said as I turned the briefcase around and pushed it back, "For the sole reason that... we are well aware that you're either working with, or employed the League into your ranks." I said.
"That is true." Overhaul said.
"So I'm certain Shigaraki has told you that I'm a big threat to his 'Goals' whatever they may be." I said.
"That is true." Overhaul said again.
"So are well aware as to why I don't want to hand over Eri to you. Because should you perfect this 'Quirk Erasing Drug' should the League get their hands on this drug, they'll use it on me, and I ultimately lose in this scenario." I said.
"I understand your concerns... which is why I have a new deal." Overhaul said, "Hand her over to me, and I will personally guarantee that Shigaraki won't use that drug against you and your allies."
I'm sorry Eri for what I'm about to say.
"While I appreciate the sentiment, and I do apologize for what I'm about to say... but with that kind of deal, all we have to go off of is your word. Say, I give Eri to you, there is nothing stopping you and Shigaraki from using the Quirk Erasing Drug on me. I lose everything in that scenario, and you two gain everything. So I apologize... but I'm not handing Eri over." I said.
"Then we are done talking." Overhaul said as they took their money and left.
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"Did you get the info?" I asked.
"Yes, I know the location of their hideout." Sir Nighteye said.
"Excellent." I said as I stood up, "From General to Mafia Boss... I like it. So when are we doing this?" I asked.
"Two days time. 8:00 A.M. Rest up and be ready." Sir Nighteye said.
I cracked my knuckles.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world."
We returned to the dorms, Eri hugged me the minute I entered. Once I made it to the common room Momo, Ochako, Tsu, and Eijirou were looking at me. I mouthed 'We'll meet at 1 in the morning to them'. They nodded in agreement.
Once Eri was sound asleep I went out into the hallway where they were waiting for me.
"So what happened?" Momo asked.
"We got his location. This is going down in two days. 8 'o clock sharp. " I said.
"So just so we're clear. We're going in to capture them and retrieve the Quirk Erasing Drugs right?" Ochako asked.
"That's the plan, we eliminate the Eight Precepts, their drug, and take out any members of the League who are there as backup." I said, "So rest up, I want your A games tomorrow."
"Right." They all said as they left to go to bed.
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"Toga, come out." I said.
I heard a small shuffle behind me, "H-How did you know I was back there?" She asked.
"I heard you gasp, but that's not the point." I said before turning towards her, "Now that you're armed with this information... what do you plan on doing?"
"I-I don't know-"
"If you follow us there, that would put you in danger." I said, "And I don't want to lose one of our own, especially one that's on the League's radar."
"All of you are on their radar." She said, "So why can't I go?"
"Okay, I'll give you that, that was a stupid thing for me to say, but how will the pros treat you?" I asked as she looked down, "They'll see you as a member of the League, they'll think you're a spy or something. Plus you're on thin ice as is right now, if you act out without a license you'll be thrown back in jail and there will be nothing I can do to get you out. So please... don't follow us." I said as I re-entered my room.
Do I think she'll come anyway? I wouldn't put it passed her. But she doesn't have her license, and if she does, they'll definitely throw her back into prison. She's on thin ice right now like I said earlier.
I really hope she doesn't come for that reason.
*End of Chapter*