(A/N: Heyo! Last update was a treat and now we're back with our usual update! It's more lead up to Kamino time! As always a slow burn because my brain demands it. We'll get there though I promise. ;)

We've got more pov changes this chapter so fair warning.

Also warning for the briefest of mentions of suicide baiting. Like seriously it's just those two words used and that's it.)

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Hitoshi sat on the bed in the setting evening sun listening to the dial tone on his phone. He had made up his mind on going after Izuku if Yaoyorozu agreed to help them. Mei was already there waiting sitting in a chair beside him and was visibly antsy to get going, but there was one more thing Hitoshi had to do before they could leave. The phone finally connected and his dad's voice spoke.

"Hitoshi, what is it?" Shouta asked, a hint of concern in his voice.

"Hey, um, I wanted to let you know I've been discharged," Hitoshi replied, a little nervous but knew he had to do this.

For Izuku.

"Good to hear," he said. "How are you feeling?"

"Better," the purple haired teen answered, working on keeping himself to sound calm. "My headache's gone and they cleared me of anything else, but I wanted to ask you something."

"Shoot," his foster dad said.

Hitoshi cast a nervous glance over to Mei who flashed him a thumbs up. He nodded and then turned his attention back to the phone. He really hoped this worked.

"I know you wanted me to go straight home, but I was wondering if I could meet up with my friends?"

There was silence for a moment and when he didn't really get an answer, he pressed on with the argument he and Mei came up with to try and convince him.

"It's just I don't really want to be alone right now," the brainwasher explained. "And I know you and Hizashi are busy. And I just…"

"Who are these friends?" Shouta interjected, his flat tone revealing nothing.

It wasn't a 'no' though which make Hitoshi hopeful as he answered, "Mei, Shouto, and a few others."

Definitely Kirishima but they didn't know about Yaoyorozu or not. There was another moment of silence as his foster dad considered it. Please, please say yes. A tired sigh came out on the other side of the phone.

"Yes, you can," Shouta agreed though reluctantly. His tone then became firm. "Be safe and don't do anything reckless."

Hitoshi had never lied to the man before. Well maybe by omission when it came to his foster situation, but other than that, no. This time though he had to lie. He couldn't just not do anything to help rescue Izuku. He had to save his brother.

"I won't," Hitoshi lied through his teeth. He paused for a moment before tacking on, "Thanks."

He got an affirming hum before his foster dad hung up to finish preparing for the press conference. The purple haired teen knew he very much did not want to go in front of a bunch of reporters. He hated the press with a passion and felt like a monkey in a suit parading before them and putting on a show. But at least he would go on with the thought of his foster son not doing anything reckless. Hitoshi felt a sharp pang of guilt knowing that he actually was and had lied basically to the Hero's face.

Fuck.

Mei stood up from the chair and sat next to him on the bed. She wasn't the best at social cues but could sense her friend was feeling down. They never really hung out just the two of them as Izuku was the main link, but the fact that they were going to save him was a bond that wasn't going to break. The pinkette gave a comforting pat to his shoulder.

"You doing okay there, Hitoshi?" Mei asked, doing her best to support him.

"Yeah, I…I'm fine," Hitoshi replied, a little shaky. He wasn't used to her comforting him like this. "You, uh, you ready to go?"

The mad inventor smiling manically at him was answer enough so they collected their things before leaving the room. They walked quietly through the halls with anticipation weighing heavily on their shoulders. Kirishima had been as firm as his Quirk wanting to do this and Shouto as rigid as his ice, but they didn't know if it actually would happen. It all depended on Yaoyorozu.

The sun had already set once they made their way outside. Kirishima and Shouto were out there waiting for them. Their ice prince was stoic as ever but the rocky red head had a worried grimace on his face. They both looked up as the other two approached.

"You decided to come," Kirishima commented, his expression losing some hardness but was still serious.

"Yup," Hitoshi responded as he pointed a thumb back at Mei. "Phoned a friend too."

"Okay," the red head nodded. "That makes four of us. All we're waiting for is…"

"Me," a voice called out from behind Hitoshi.

They all turned to see Yaoyorozu who had a bandage patch on her forehead and a frown on her face. Well, at least she agreed to speak with them. Now was the time to see if she also agreed to help them. Hitoshi waited with bated breath.

"So, what did you decide?" Kirishima asked, also desperately wanting to know.

She grimaced and looked down for a moment to collect herself as she said, "I think that…"

"Hold on."

The new voice that spoke caused them to gasp and turn to see that it was Tenya who had just showed up. It was hard to tell the look in his eyes with the glare of the hospital lights on his glasses, but his posture seemed stiffer than usual.

"Iida, what are you doing here?" Kirishima questioned considering he had been against the idea.

"Why? Why do you insist on doing this?" the speedster prodded, his fists firm with emotion. "Especially you two."

He pointedly looked at Shouto and Hitoshi. Ah, this had to be about Hosu and the chief giving them amnesty from fighting without a license. Well, that was more Tenya and Shouto who acted without permission unlike Izuku and Hitoshi but still.

"We're still students," Tenya continued to reprimand them. "If we are to act recklessly it would reflect poorly on UA which is in a bad position as it is. We can't be rash and act without permission!"

"Now is not the time for your obsession with sticking to the rulebook," Hitoshi snapped in irritation. "We're going to do this with or without your 'permission'."

His spitefulness came out with his air quotes. Tenya looked offended and reared back to punch him. Seeing as the speedster mostly fought with his legs and Hitoshi had been training with Shouta for months, it was easy to dodge and parry the hit. Tenya stumbled a little before righting himself and glaring at him which Hitoshi returned channeling his inner Eraserhead. It almost took the others holding them back to stop their fighting.

Tenya growled but relented as he said, "I know you're frustrated and concerned. I am as well. As class rep of course I am! I worry about all of my classmates. Not just Izuku and Bakugou."

Hearing his brother's name said out loud was like a shot to Hitoshi's heart. While they were friends, Tenya better watch what he says or someone was going to get brainwashed.

"When I saw my classmates in the hospital, all I could think of was my brother," Tenya explained, small tears forming in the corner of his eyes. It helped to quell some of Hitoshi's anger at him. "What if you ended up hurt like that and I did nothing to try and stop you. Can't you understand where I'm coming from?"

The others stood there staring at him not sure what to do. Mei on the other hand felt compelled to comfort him. As agreed, they had spent some time in the studio testing out her babies. Mainly the speed related ones which worked perfectly with his Quirk. So, they had gotten to know each other better and had made amends after her apology concerning their match. While they weren't as close as she was to her Freakateer friends, she still cared for him and didn't like seeing him like this. And so, just like with Hitoshi, she walked over and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

Tenya blinked in surprise at that and looked down at her. He was confused by the reaction but only saw concern in her yellow cross-haired eyes. It sort of helped to calm him in a way while at the same time making him angrier at the others for getting her involved. His classmates were at least training to be Heroes but she was a civilian. She had no experience that would help her protect herself if anything were to go wrong.

The class rep took a deep breath to calm himself so he wouldn't lash out again.

"Thank you, Mei," Tenya offered in appreciation. She gave him another pat before letting go as he turned his attention to the others. "You can't do this. And you shouldn't have roped her into it too. We're training to be Heroes, dammit! Not Vigilantes."

"You've got it wrong," Shouto spoke up suddenly. "We never intended to face the Villains head-on. We're going to get them back without fighting."

That surprised Tenya enough to lessen his anger. They didn't plan to fight? But then how…?

"We're going to be stealthy, man," Kirishima assured. "Covert ops and all that. Then we can rescue them without breaking the rules."

Then it was Yaoyorozu's turn to chime in.

"I have trust in Todoroki's judgement," she said, head downturned and a hand held protectively in front of her chest. "But things could go very wrong. Which is why I've decided to join you as backup. I will stand behind my classmates."

She lifted her head to look them in the eyes to convey her conviction on the matter. Sweet, that meant they had her help recreating the tracker and as backup. Tenya however was not pleased by this.

"You can't possibly be serious about this," the speedster admonished.

"Thanks, Yaoyorozu," Kirishima said with a relieved smile. "You're the best."

"We're doing this, Tenya," Hitoshi pressed with a determined frown. "None of us can stand by and do nothing. We have a real chance to help with this and that's what we're going to do. We are going to save them."

Purple eyes stared hard into stubborn dark blue. Whether he liked it or not, they were doing this. And if he tried to stop them again, Hitoshi was not above using his Quirk on him to prevent that.

"It's clear we'll never agree," Tenya finally relented closing his eyes for a moment as he let out a sigh. After a moment he opened them hardened with his own resolve. "Therefore, I will be going with you."

The declaration surprised them never thinking he would actually go along with their plan, but Hitoshi guessed there was a first time for everything. So, this was it. The group of six were going to save them. They had no guarantee of success and didn't know what the Villains had up their sleeves, but at least they had a chance and Hitoshi was going to take it.

...

Shouta was worried. For his missing problem children. For his kid to do something reckless. The tired man didn't really believe Hitoshi when he said he'd stay out of trouble. However, there wasn't really anything Shouta could do about that right now. He was in this stupid suit about to go to an irritating press conference. He even shaved for the damn thing. At least he got some relief with Hizashi's offer to help with his hair. Not that Shouta couldn't do that himself but it felt nice to feel his husband playing around with the strands. It left him with a messy half bun to keep the hair out of his face.

"Thanks, Zashi," he said with a relaxed sigh though he still felt tense. Gods, he hated the press. "Let's get this over with."

"You've got this, Shou," Hizashi said, giving him a light peck on the lips. "We're going to get them back. Tonight."

Shouta nodded though he wished he could be there to help save their students but as their homeroom teacher he couldn't. He was the face of Class 1-A and needed to be at the press conference to represent his missing students. Kan had to as well for 1-B and Nezu as the principal of UA. Together they would have to face the press and accept their judgment for failing to keep their students safe. While the Villain attack wasn't expected, it was still their responsibility to protect them.

At least he had some comfort though that the press conference was for more than just answering for their failures. A distraction that was part of a two-fold rescue plan having two different locations to attack at the same time. One from Yaoyorozu's help and the other from intelligence gathered by Sansa.

Hizashi was already dressed and ready to join them. He hadn't originally been a part of the raiding team but Tsukauchi couldn't keep him away even if he tried. There was no way he was going to stand by while his favorite student was in the hands of Villains. Hosu had been bad enough and then with the training camp, Present Mic refused to stay on the sidelines. Not this time.

Well, at least with Hizashi there, he can also keep an eye out for Hitoshi. Reckless kid. Shouta already gave him a heads up of his suspicions just in case.

"Stay safe out there," Shouta said, giving his husband a certain look.

It was one they always shared whenever one of them was going off on a dangerous mission. No matter how much they planned and prepared, things could still go wrong at any moment. They knew that all too well. It was their way to communicate how much they loved each other in case the worse could happen.

"I will, Shou, I promise," Hizashi assured him, giving a lingering kiss before stepping back. "Try not to kill any reporters while I'm gone."

The comment made him chuckle alleviating some of the tension in the air.

"No promises," Shouta quipped with a smirk. "Now get out of here, Cockatoo. Bring our kids back."

With a final nod, the Voice Hero left which gave the tired man a moment alone to mentally prepare himself for this. It was going to be irritating and frustrating. He hated so much being on TV. But if this was for his students, his kids, then he would gladly suffer through the grilling UA was about to experience.

Alright. Let's do this, Shouta thought as he too walked out the door.

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Alright. Let's do this, Hitoshi thought as he adjusted his mask.

It wasn't the collapsible one Mei had given him on I-Island but a simple black medical mask. Though he did have the other one on him just in case they needed a little mimicry. It was part of his disguise which he agreed was a good idea, but he refused to get all dressed up like the others in ridiculous outfits. Though the brainwasher did go for a faux leather jacket that reminded him of his pop's. The thought of just one of his dads made him grimace with guilt but he forced the feeling down.

This is for Izuku. And Bakugou. Ugh.

He hated that bastard so much but they were Heroes and not even he deserved to be kidnapped by Villains. Fine, he'll do his best to save the human Pomeranian too, though he didn't have to like it.

Heh, wonder what he'll think when he sees these idiots.

Honestly, they were being ridiculous dressing up like they were gangsters or something. Yeah, no. Hitoshi loved his brother from another mother but no way was he doing that.

Shouto chose a black vest and bottoms with an off-white button up shirt. He was attempting to hide his distinctive hair with a black wig though some of his white was peeking out. His declaration of this being his incognito self was hilariously deadpanned though.

Yaoyorozu went with a pink dress that while pretty on her, it might not be the most practical. Tenya looked absurd with his little mustache, red bow tie, and striped suspenders paired with a white top and black pants. Kirishima kept his theme of red with a jacket, pants, and a white undershirt. Not too bad but then he added two pieces of metal on his head like horns.

Then there was Mei and all her ridiculous over-the-top glory. They had all gone into a Donki Oote store and she happened to find a steam punk section. They thought they'd have to drag her away before she took too long looking through all of it, but they didn't have to. Her yellow eyes zoomed in and immediately spotted exactly what she wanted.

Like on I-Island, she chose a pork pie hat in a rich red and refused to wear a skirt choosing pants to go with instead. Then she found a matching jacket with a Victorian waterfall waistcoat to go as well. For some reason, when Tenya saw her in the outfit, a blush came to his cheeks as he stared at her before he quickly shook himself out of it.

Hmm…interesting.

Hitoshi would have to keep an eye on that, but not right now. Besides, he was still a little pissed at Tenya for trying to hit him earlier though he did apologize. He accepted but that didn't mean he wasn't still mad at him for trying to stop them. Tenya agreed to come with but as their watchdog more than anything else. To keep an eye on them not condoning their actions and would make them retreat at the first sign of physical trouble.

Not the worst, he guessed, just as long as they got a move on. Yaoyorozu was also apprehensive seeing the rescue of their friends as more a job for the Pros than a bunch of amateurs like them. But she understood how they were feeling and was willing to compromise by helping them. Though silently she wished they would look past their frustration and see how difficult a rescue without fighting would be.

On their way over by bullet train, they had discussed their plan. The rest of the class knew about it and had tried to talk them out of it, but it wasn't going to work. They were here dressed strangely for their chosen mission and there was no stopping them now. Well other than the class reps insisting they would at the first inklings of danger.

Sure, they had plenty of chances but there was no way Hitoshi was going to turn back. He could feel Mei's own determination even though she was distracted quickly scrolling on her phone. Kirishima sure as hell wasn't going to back down and Shouto didn't know what else to do feeling lost without Izuku.

The bicolor teen had come to an understanding in their time apart. That he had certain feelings for his warm friend and needed to get him back to tell him. There was no knowing if there would be another chance to save him. He just…he needed Izuku to know how he feels about him.

The two-hour train ride had been tense with them all sort of avoiding eye contact. They had arrived in Kamino Ward at ten o' clock sharp. The streets were crowded and the Villains could be hiding anywhere in the city. Kirishima wanted to jump right in but Yaoyorozu had been the voice of reason that they were too recognizable and had to be careful. Which is what lead to this weird little rescue costume party they had going on.

"Momo, couldn't we have saved some money if you had used your Quirk?" Shouto asked flatly.

Oh, good point.

Yaoyorozu started babbling about that being against the rules and how it would impact the economy. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Honestly, Hitoshi figured she just wanted to go shopping which was probably more accurate. Oh rich girls. She also had another rich girl moment when she excitedly revealed it was her first-time using coin lockers when they stored their stuff. Hitoshi just shook his head in amusement.

"Look! It's UA High!" a voice in the crowd called out making them all cringe. Had they been spotted already?

So much for disguises.

But turned out it was actually not about them as they sort of blended into the crowd. Up on a big screen on the side of a nearby building, they were displaying footage of the press conference. Seeing his dad up there fanned the flames of his guilt but he refused to let it burn up his resolve. Hitoshi would apologize to them both for lying later.

It was weird to see Shouta on TV like this. As an Underground Hero, this was a rare sight but a necessary one. Hitoshi felt bad having to see his foster dad like this. How he was being socially forced to apologize for something that had been out of his control. Hitoshi certainly didn't blame him for losing Izuku and Bakugou. Sure, he put some blame on himself for not being fast enough, but a large part of this was on the Villains.

While he was in the hospital, Taikan had come to visit and helped talk him through how he was feeling. Thankfully, Shouta had left the room for a coffee break to give them some privacy. It had helped him sort through his thoughts and feelings though it had done nothing to dissuade his intentions. Something Taikan had picked up on but could only insist on him to not jump into anything rashly and say he was always there for him. Another level of guilt of having lied to him too and both knew he could tell. One more person on his list to apologize to later.

It was hard watching their teachers and principal being blamed for everything. That they were responsible for the twenty-six injured students and the kidnapping of two more. It was like they were treating them like Villains themselves. Fuck that. They were Heroes damnit and Heroes weren't perfect all the time. They can't expect them to be all powerful and omnipotent. They weren't gods. Just another reason to avoid the press and become an Underground Hero like his dad.

The crowd around them started chastising the Heroes on the screen. Questioning their responses and berating them on their plans. They had no idea how much thought the Heroes put into tonight with the press conference and the rescue.

Just you wait and see, you jerks. The Heroes are going to save them and we're here to help in any way we can.

"We should get going," Hitoshi said, making the others nod before carefully weaving through the crowd following after Yaoyorozu. This had to work or he didn't know what he would do. Hitoshi needed his brother back.

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Shouta hated this. It was just him along with Nezu and Kan in front of a sea of reporters. They had already made their initial statements and apologies for their failures. Now it was the time where the reporter heathens could ask them questions. Trying their best to trip them up and squeeze them for any juicy bits of gossip and drama. All while the cameras flashed and filmed their every move forcing them to keep a tight hold on their reactions.

Gods, I hate the media.

So far it hadn't been so bad. They were of course angry in general but at least seemed to accept them at their word. Until this guy started talking. The reporter had muted brown hair and wore a worn brown suit. He had a little notebook in his hand that he kept glancing at as he asked his questions. Well, they more sounded like accusations which was ticking Shouta off. He so wanted to punch this guy in the face.

"You spoke of keeping the students safe, Eraserhead," the man said, looking once again down at that damn notebook. Shouta wanted to burn it. "But we have information that you actually encouraged them to fight during the attack. However, by doing so, didn't that put them into grave danger? What sort of reasoning do you have for that decision?"

Shouta leaned forward to speak clearly into the mic and answered, "It was a decision I made because we didn't know the full situation. By allowing them to use their Quirks to defend themselves, it was to help avoid the worst possible outcome."

"And what would that outcome be?" the reporter sneered. "Do you consider twenty-six victims and two kidnapped children a win for UA High?"

Oh, he so wanted to kick this guy's ass.

"I assure you that the outcome could have been far worse," Shouta stressed, staring the man directly in the eye. "I feared every student there would be tortured and killed in the end."

"Most of the victims were harmed by the poisonous gas attack resulting from one of the Villain's Quirks," Nezu chimed in, appearing and sounding calm but Shouta noted the slight twitching of his tail. "Because of the quick actions by two of the students, the injuries were thankfully kept to a bare minimum. In addition, we are providing mental health counseling to all students. For the moment, there have been no signs of serious psychological trauma."

That Shouta was grateful for just like he was after the USJ attack. Well, at least this time Inui had additional help from Taikan to share the load. While he felt bad for the buffalo man for being fired from the foster center, he was a welcomed addition to the UA staff. And he was familiar with Hitoshi's past so he could give more of a personal touch.

"So, you think you've found a bright spot in this tragedy?" the reporter derided.

Nezu shot back, "We are relieved that this group of burgeoning Heroes still have a future."

"Can you say the same for the two that were abducted?" the man retorted with his face twisted into a frown.

The question was like a slap in the face. Shouta managed to keep it mostly together except for a twitch of his eyes. Of course, they would come to this part eventually. This was not going to be pleasant.

"Bakugou Katsuki enrolled at UA with excellent marks and placed third overall in the Sports Festival," the reporter grilled. "However, throughout the festival he displayed a level of violence that brings his future Heroic motivations into question. It's obvious he has little control of his temper."

Oh, he didn't know half of it. Didn't know of the years of bullying and of the suicide baiting. Had no idea that Bakugou had attack the boy who won the Sports Festival. But he was also determined to be a Hero and was willing to work with them to learn from his mistakes and be a better person. That Bakugou wasn't a Villain.

"Could this be the reason why the Villains kidnapped him?" the man questioned. "What if he's being brainwashed as we speak and being pulled towards the path of evil? How does that play into his so-called future as a Hero?"

You know nothing, you damn reporter.

Shouta wanted to scream and shout. Wanted to kick this guy's ass. The Underground Hero was seeing red at the reporter's insinuations. He oh so wanted to take this jerk outside to the alley and beat the living shit out of him. But he can't. Not when his students were in danger.

Alongside him, Nezu and Kan side-eyed him with worry as he stood up. Shouta's face was hardened with resolve to not lash out even though he very much wanted to. So instead of doing what he wanted, Shouta stood tall and looked straight into the reporter's eyes.

"As Bakugou Katsuki's teacher, I can assure you he is determined to become a Hero," Shouta insisted, keeping his eyes downcast. "His actions during the Sports Festival were born of deep-seated convictions. We have already taken steps to address his violent nature and he has made great progress in controlling his temper. He is trying his hardest to reach his goal to become the top Hero."

The tired man refused to look away from asshole reporter. The guy to his merit held his gaze with the fierce Underground Hero. Though Shouta did feel a small victory when he noted the small twitch of the man's eye as he swallowed down his nerves. There was a reason Eraserhead was considered a terror in the night. Able to stop enemies in their tracks with just a hardened glare. If only he could activate Erasure for added effect but now was not the right time for that. Not in front of the cameras that he hated so much. Though perhaps not as much as he hated this guy right now.

"If the Villains intended for him to join them, then they are grossly mistaken," Shouta stated in a firm tone. "Bakugou Katsuki is aiming to be a Hero. I can guarantee you that much."

The crowd chattered quietly whispering their opinions on his words. Whether or not they would take them has yet to be seen.

"That doesn't prove anything nor is it real evidence," the reporter scoffed. "I asked you for concrete information, not your feelings."

Ass.

"There's also the matter of Midoriya Izuku," the jerkwad pressed on, pissing Shouta off more. "He has been associated with incidents involving the League of Villains since they first revealed themselves. The USJ attack, Hosu, and before the training camp he had even been approached by Shigaraki while out at the mall. One would think that is more than just coincidence."

What.

First of all, how did he know all of that? The kid's identity had been kept anonymous in reports of the USJ incident. Unless they had an inside source who said more than they should have. Or even just someone involved or in the know unintentionally talking about it when they shouldn't. Reporters always seemed to find a way to dig up dirt if they were motivated enough. And it was clear this guy has done his homework when it came to his problem child. At least with the capturing of Stain there was that damn video out there. As for the mall, he figured the man had looked at the security tapes to get that piece of information. Still concerning though.

"It could explain how someone Quirkless could even get into UA. Perhaps he had a little help from his friends in the League to con his way into the Hero Course. Perhaps he is a spy and simply has been reunited with his fellow Villains. Because someone becoming a Hero while Quirkless is impossible."

WHAT.

Shouta was past pissed off. He was absolutely livid at what he was insinuating. That Izuku was a fraud, a spy, and that he was a Villain. Absolutely fucking not. Izuku was the truest of Heroes he had ever seen. Even the Hero Killer had seen it encouraging him to keep fighting. This jackass didn't know jack shit about his problem child.

"Midoriya Izuku has worked harder than anyone in his pursuit to become a Hero," Shouta stated strongly, doing his very best not to growl. Well, too much anyway. "He has been judged for his lack of Quirk his entire life and yet still fights against it all to pursue his only goal in life. To help people and keep them safe."

"He has also shown his altruism and desire to give back to the community," Nezu interjected, his tail jerking unseen behind him in anger. "Might I remind you he was the one to clean an entire beach by himself with no want of recognition. Simply a task he took upon himself. He was also instrumental helping to administrate during the USJ incident. How I will not say as it would risk the security of UA and its facilities."

The hands that had shot up at the new piece of information of that attack slowly lowered in disappointment. Couldn't keep it entirely secret now because of that damned reporter, but they would control what information they had. Nezu was also known not to budge when he refused to speak of something further.

"He was also the one credited with the capture of the Hero Killer Stain," Shouta added. He knew that Izuku didn't like the attention but this was important to defend his character. "Midoriya won his spot in the Hero Course with his own hard efforts and convictions to become a Hero. The Villains would be fools to try and convince him otherwise."

There was more whispered chattering from the crowd. Some looked convinced while others still skeptical and suspicious. There was no pleasing or convincing everyone, but Shouta and the others knew who Izuku was and his character. His strength of will was unquestionable to them. Even if society didn't accept the kid, they would no matter what.

"We are doing our best with what intel we have available to us at this time," Nezu stepped in, trying to take the heat off of one of his best teachers. "The police are working earnestly on this case and I have no doubt they will be able to break it soon. We will not rest until we are able to return our missing students to UA."

Oh, they sure as hell would. As the press conference continued, Shouta's thoughts were half on the questions and half on the raid taking place right now as he took his seat again. He hoped it was successful with the least casualties. That they would get Bakugou and Izuku back safely, that Hizashi came out of it alive, and that his son didn't do anything reckless. The jury was still out on that last one but a father could only hope for the best possible outcome.

Stay safe and fight hard, Shouta thought as another question was asked.

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