Two days after Izuku woke up, a lot of people gathered in front of a multi-story building with a sword symbol and the rising sun above it. Today was the day the Dawn Guild would be officially founded.
Many reporters had gathered in front of the building that would become the Dawn Guild's office since early in the morning. They were all waiting for the appearance of one person who had become a topic in various media, the youngest S-Rank Izuku.
Ever since they heard that the person had joined the guild founded by another S-rank Ichirou Hiroto, they immediately tried to get information regarding the matter.
As they looked around, they received information that Hunter Izuku had just cleared a double dungeon. They tried to confirm this through the association but the association was extremely strict about guarding information regarding Hunter Izuku making it difficult for them to obtain this information. As a result, the search for information stopped and they had no other choice but to wait until the day of the inauguration arrived.
Finally, their waiting and efforts paid off with the start of the delayed inauguration of the Dawn Guild. The event will be held inside the building and is currently being investigated by journalists who will enter the building before the event starts.
Not only were the reporters arriving earlier, but the core members of Dawn's guild were also gathered in separate rooms, though not all of them.
Several familiar faces appeared among the gathered people. All of Ichirou's team members also gathered in formal attire. They gather around him, cheering on Ichirou who is nervous about having to give a public speech.
"No need to be so nervous, is this the attitude a guild master should have?"
Even though Kiyoko was by his side patting Ichirou's back to calm him down, the color of Ichirou's face didn't change one bit.
"Kiyoko is right, there's no need to be so nervous, even your guild representatives are still calm"
Daichi added while pointing at Izuku who was sitting across the table while checking his phone.
Feeling called out Izuku looked up to see the people talking about him. He just smiled and waved his hand before returning to monitoring the news regarding their guild.
" Well, at least he wasn't the one speaking in public "
Hearing this, Kiyoko immediately hit Ichirou on the back.
"stop with your nonsense, you will come out there as a leader and not a coward understand! "
" Okay, okay "
After being scolded by Kiyoko for some reason Ichirou calms down. It seems that talking to colleagues is enough to help Ichirou calm down.
Seeing his colleagues talking and laughing at each other made Izuku smile before finally looking back at his cellphone screen.
Since yesterday Izuku has been monitoring the news related to the founding of the Dawn Guild. He tried to ascertain how much-related information had been leaked to the media. And after he looked around it seemed that the most discussed topic was about himself.
The youngest S-rank joined the Dawn Guild.
The Dawn Guild was founded by S-rank Ichirou Hiroto.
List of Hunters who joined the Dawn Guild.
The Vice Guild Master of Dawn Guild
Looking at the news titles on the media page, some information seems to have been leaked. But the information is nothing more than a leak about what will be announced later so this is not a big thing, the problem is how this information was leaked.
' I'll figure it out later, for now, let's just focus on the inauguration '
Izuku checked the time on his phone. Less than ten minutes before the event started, everyone was already ready to head out.
" Izuku what are you doing let's go "
" Alright, I'll catch up soon "
Izuku immediately followed them leaving the waiting room and heading to where the inauguration ceremony was held.
The event started promptly at 10 am. As Ichirou and the rest of the Dawn Guild appear, the camera flash quickly snaps of them.
Ichirou immediately stood on the podium while the other members lined up behind him. As soon as he saw the people and the camera lights in front of him, the nervousness he had forgotten returned.
It took him a while to calm down, but once he was back he was able to be himself again.
He confidently glanced at the people in front of him and immediately started his speech.
Everyone who witnessed Ichirou's speech couldn't hide their admiration for the charisma he exuded. Just by seeing him standing confidently on the podium, they could feel that Ichirou was a reliable leader. Thanks to his experience leading various teams during dungeon raids, he formed who he is today.
The speech which lasted 15 minutes ended with a ribbon cutting that marked the official establishment of the building which also became the office of the Dawn Guild and was also accompanied by applause from the people present.
The event continued with a small party to welcome investors and high-ranking officials who came. The party was held quite luxurious considering the guests who came.
For some, it's the first extravagant party they attend. Especially for Izuku and the others. This was their first time attending such a lavish party.
" I can't believe they threw a party like this "
" Well, considering the guests are coming, it wouldn't be strange for it to be this extravagant "
" I don't understand how rich people think "
" Don't you have much money yourself? "
" Aren't you the same? "
"I can't even answer"
" It's good that you know about it, by the way, looks like Ichirou- no, the guild master seems to have made some new friends "
While Izuku and Todoroki were talking, Ichirou was surrounded by many people who were investors and sponsors. Despite being surrounded by so many important people, Ichirou can deal with them well.
Since earlier the people who had gathered around him seemed comfortable talking to him. Although no one knows what intentions are hidden behind their sweet words.
As Izuku watched them, someone approached him. Izuku turned to look at the person approaching him. His composure was momentarily shaken when he saw the head of the hunting bureau Matsumoto Shigeo walking towards him.
" I was wondering where you were, apparently you are here"
Izuku bow down as soon as he saw Matsumoto. Behind Matsumoto he could see Sugimoto with a tired face, Izuku also tried to look to the side but the figure of his best friend was nowhere to be seen, it seemed he had left before the trouble came.
Left alone, Izuku could only smile awkwardly facing Matsumoto in front of him.
" Long time no see chairman, how are you? "
" Yeah long time no see "
" Thank you for being able to attend today's event "
" Since you invited me of course I have to attend, by the way, congratulations on the official founding of the Dawn Guild "
" Thank you for your kind words "
" Forget that nonsense, I have something to ask you "
"Sure, feel free to ask?"
" Is this guild the reason why you rejected my offer? "
Izuku paused when he heard Matsumoto's question. He knew this question would come sooner or later. It could be seen that there was displeasure in the tone that Matsumoto used. While maintaining a fake smile on his face Izuku gave his answer.
"To be honest, the reason why I declined your offer is that I feel that I still lack a lot. I don't think I'm fit to take the leader's position. Besides, compared to Ichirou-san, I also lack experience"
"Is that the only reason you joined that fellow's guild?"
"I have known Ichirou-san for a long time, he is a mentor as well as a person I respect"
Matsumoto looked at Izuku with a disgruntled look. He glared at the child who was smiling in front of him as if threatening him, though the stare didn't affect Izuku.
"Well, it's up to you, I hope you don't regret this choice of yours"
Matsumoto then walked past him walking towards the exit while still glaring at him as they passed each other. Izuku could sense the hostility Matsumoto gave him. Looks like the list of people hating him has grown.
Sugimoto who was still in place just stared at Izuku with a fake smile on his statue-like face.
"You can take off your smile now the chairman is gone"
As soon as Sugimoto said that, Izuku's face returned to its normal face as he did not hide his displeasure at meeting the Association Leader. Sugimoto knew exactly how Izuku felt facing Chairman Matsumoto since he had to deal with him every day, so he only could sympathize with Izuku.
"Now that you've wiped that smile away, you look better"
"Honestly I don't want to meet the chairman, especially at a time like this"
" Well, it's not something you can just run away from since he was also your previous superior. By the way congrats on the inauguration of the Dawn Guild "
" Thank you, thank you for coming to Sugimoto-san"
" don't mention it, how could I not come when I was also involved in establishing the first guild in Japan? "
"ahaha...you're right"
While Izuku and Sugimoto were still talking, Ichirou who had finished talking to the guests approached the two of them. In front of those two people, Ichirou didn't bother to hide his tired face.
His shoulders which were straight before now drooped slightly like a leaf exposed to hot water. Izuku and Sugimoto could only smile in sympathy with what Ichirou had to go through.
"Thank you for your hard work Guild Master"
Izuku spoke while offering Ichirou a drink which he immediately accepted. Ichirou immediately emptied the glass as soon as he received it his mentality was quite drained by the meeting with the guests earlier.
"Yeah, thanks Izuku."
"Your face looks terrible shouldn't you be resting now?"
Sugimoto also added when he saw Ichirou's pale face.
"It's fine, as the guild leader I should at least do this much and I should get used to it since there will be more incidents like this in the future"
"Well that part can't be helped"
"Don't worry Ichirou-san, I will make sure to support you as vice guild master"
Both Sugimoto and Ichirou turned their gazes to Izuku. Izuku was a little confused because they suddenly looked at him.
"D-did I say something wrong?"
look at this kid, he's starting to act like the vice guild master now
"If you wanted to help, you should have helped me from the start, vice guild master"
"ah sorry..."
Seeing Izuku's response which was too mild made Ichirou frown. He could guess Izuku's intention of wanting nothing to do with the people he valued to report.
"if you don't want to do it just say it, you don't have to apologize like that"
"hahaha... I got caught"
"Jess, this kid... at least hide your bad intentions "
" ahaha.. "
" don't laugh kid "
They continued to talk until the event was almost over. Many of the guests had also left, leaving behind the few remaining Dawn Guild members.
Izuku was also the last to be there. He still had something to take care of at the guild office. After all the guests left, Izuku then headed to his office which was on the top floor of the building.
Arriving at the door of his room, Izuku immediately opened the door of his room. Inside, it looks like a new office that is still a mess with a room full of unorganized file boxes.
Izuku looked around at the room he would be working from now on. He then walked to the bedroom window. The view of the city of Tokyo with tall buildings is presented from behind the glass window.
As he was looking out over the city, the door to his room opened and someone entered the room. Without even seeing him, Izuku already recognized the person.
"Izuku what are you doing here?"
Seeing Izuku standing in front of Ichirou's window then approached him and stood beside him.
"nothing just take a look before coming back"
" is that so... "
Ichirou then turned his gaze in the direction Izuku was looking. View of the city with the hustle and bustle of the people passing by.
"What a good view"
"I think so too"
"It's pretty peaceful"
"You're right, this makes me excited to think about what will happen in the future"
Ichirou wore a confused expression when he heard Izuku's sudden statement.
"Well now that the Dawn Guild is officially established, other guilds will start appearing, I'm just curious what winds will blow this guild and how far the Dawn Guild will grow"
Understanding what Izuku meant, Ichirou smiled involuntarily and turned his gaze back to the cityscape in front of him.
"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it too"
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