Deku of the Elite

by Ren Gardner

Izuku Midoriya finds himself in a world that is completely unlike the one he came from. A world where people scheme and manipulate others for power and the 'heroes' have no right to call themselves that. This is a story about a young man learning to become a hero in a harsh and unforgiving world. AU Fic: MHA x CotE x The Boys *New chapters every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday night!

33. Chapter 32

'How did it all go so wrong?'

I found myself thinking exactly that as I stared at the ceiling above me with longing eyes full of regret. I had finally begun to feel as if this world was a second home. And now, all of the friends that I've made along the way have turned their backs on me. The only exceptions being Sakura who had sent several texts regarding if I was okay and when I was coming back to class and Shiina who was also pretty worried about me. She didn't even seem mad even though I completely stood her up.

But even still, how am I supposed to return with those 'rumors' circulating? I can't. The moment I would walk through the doors of AN, everyone would treat me like how my classmates did when Kushida tricked them. And I know no matter how much I ask; she won't change her mind. Kushida and Sakayanagi, they have cornered me more than I've ever felt before. Even when I pursued All For One alone, I still had my friends who fought tooth and nail so that I would be allowed to return to UA.

However, I don't have people like that here. I might have once upon a time, but that isn't the case anymore, not when everyone thinks I'm a monster. But can I really blame them? The lie that Kushida told was spun in such a way that I wouldn't have any proof to defend myself. But even if I did, does that not make me a monster? I… don't know… anymore. I'm so much stronger than the people here, it's terrifying. With just a simple push I made Sakura scream in pain. For all I know, I could have broken her arm.

Does a guy like me really deserve to be around all of these normal people? My strength even without using Obliterator, is so much higher than what any normal person could accomplish. Even worse, I could have seriously hurt any of them at any given time. But I was foolish. I thought they'd be able to withstand it. I thought they were stronger! That's how it always was with my friends! I'd be able to fight alongside them without worrying if they would get hurt around me. But that's not the case anymore. And does that mean…

… That I don't belong in this world? Maybe. I mean how could I not think that? I wasn't born in this world. I didn't choose to come here. That was made by the right-hand man of my most despicable enemy. But if I don't belong here… then I have no choice but to return to my original world. But that would require me finding out where Garaki is. I know he's somehow involved with AN, I know that much. But even then, how am I supposed to find him? It's not like I didn't make any effort to search for him. Back in July I investigated into his whereabouts-

'Kyudai Garaki? No, I can't say that name is familiar. There are many doctors and nurses like me. So, perhaps you're looking for one of them? But even then, I can't give you any of their information. That's strictly confidential. If you have any inquiries you want to make with a specific one of them, you will have to ask Head Doctor Ujiko about that. I hope you can understand.' The Nurse who took care of me all those months ago (Chapters 1 and 3) explained as I expected that kind of response.

I attempted to do what she suggested but I wasn't able to make contact with the Head Doctor. This 'Ujiko' was always out of the doctor's office when I asked to see him. Not long after that, the exams on the island and cruise happened as well as summer break, meaning that I didn't have a chance to do any more investigating. Would the results have been different if I acted quicker? Maybe. But even though I wanted to return to my original world and still do, I grew to like the people in this world too. I didn't want to just abandon them.

But now what choice do I have after the majority of them have abandoned me? Can I really call this world 'home' when almost everyone I know now hates my guts? I can't. That's why I only have two choices left. Option one being that I just give up and rot in this room for the rest of my life. I've already been doing a good job at that for the past three days; I spent here curled up under my blankets. But I can't let this end that way. Not when people that care about me are waiting for me beyond this world.

Then that leaves me with option two, find Garaki and make him return me back to our original world. That's the only choice I've got if I'm being honest with myself. I can't see any way of me changing things here. What's here seems broken and irreparable. But it's not like I want to believe that, though how am I supposed to believe otherwise after what happened? I can't believe it anymore. I've spent the past three days here searching for a solution to all of my worries and what it always comes down to-

'I rule Class A. And let's just say hypothetically I didn't and everything I've been telling you was bullshit. So what? I'm a woman. A poor defenseless woman who says she was taken advantage of by a man? Do you really think they are going to take your side. You see, Midoriya, I won far before I even had to lift one of my fingers. Because no matter what happens next… no one will EVER believe you.' Are the parting words that Kushida left me on that unforgettable night. That's why I have no choice but to abandon this world…

… Because I've already been abandoned by them and even the person who I trusted most.

However, that would require me to go about it by leaving my apartment. I can't leave as 'Izuku Midoriya.' That's not an option after everything's that happened. I'll only be kicking the hornet's nest if I do that. Which leaves me with no choice but to suit up as the hero 'All Might' and finish this once and for all. And that's exactly what I did by putting back on my green jumpsuit and mask as I departed my apartment for what could be the very last time. But as I was met with the bright sun shining onto my face that hadn't seen any light for days-

"Target has made his move. Now, it's your turn, Dabi." The voice of Doctor Garaki said through the earpiece of a certain individual that was all too familiar to us by now. However, he was obscuring his appearance with a hood covering his face. In response the man clicked his tongue before standing up from where he was sitting. (Precisely on a rooftop of the building next to the building where Midoriya's apartment was located.) And then…

"I don't know why you've been calling me that but whatever. I'm about to blow this joint sky high." The man declared while walking to the edge of the rooftop all the while his hand emitted a blue fire. And when he saw Izuku Midoriya-

'FWOOOSH!' The hooded individual sent a ball of fire hurtling at the young man who noticed it just int eh nick of time before dodging out of the way!

'OBLITERATOR: AIR FORCE!' I thought internally after combining my Air Force fighting style with twenty percent of Obliterator's power by snapping my fingers against each other to create a blast of compressed air!

'WHOOOSH!' And I did exactly that and before I knew it, I locked eyes with the person who attacked me! And to my utmost surprise their hands were covered with blue flames! The same exact flames that were used by Todoroki's brother! The villain Dabi! Not only that, the gust of air that I used to reach the rooftop also knocked the hood off of the perpetrator's face! Revealing him to be none other than-

"Well, look who it is. The hero 'Deku.' Or do you go by 'All Might' now? Not that I care one damn bit!" The man named Kakeru Ryuuen said with a sadistic smile on his face while his right hand created a ball of blue fire as my eyes shot wide open out of sheer surprise!

'R-Ryuuen?! And he has D-Dabi's Quirk?! H-How is that possible?!' I thought internally with a speechless look on my face as Ryuuen took that chance by unleashing his fire ball at me!

'FWOOOSH!' The ball of blue flames raced through the sky and came ever so close to hitting me! And it would have if I didn't use-

'OBLITERATOR: AIR FORCE!' I thought internally as I repeated the same technique that I used before as I snapped my fingers together and created a gust of wind that dispelled Ryuuen's flames! In response, Ryuuen clicked his tongue as I fell toward him and-

'POW!' Knocked him onto the ground of the rooftop! I pressed my legs and hands against his limbs as I prevented him from escaping. I was already charging myself with Full Cowling in the event that Ryuuen decides to use Dabi's Blueflame Quirk again. But as I thought that I remembered Sakura's scream of pain and froze in my tracks. This made Ryuuen grin as his body released blue flames as I narrowly avoided them by leaping off of him through the skin of my teeth! But as I was in mid-air, my eyes shot went wide when I noticed-

'FWOOOM!' That the blue flames have spread to the surrounding building! It was the same fire that Ryuuen used in his first attack! And not only that but it was early in the morning! People were still in there and were getting ready to go to school as me and Ryuuen fought each other! And if the flames reach those people they would be burnt to a crisp! I can't let that happen! So, before I knew it-

'WHOOOOSH!' I found myself charging a concentrated air bullet to dispel the flames! But as soon as I did-

"Hey! Don't go forgetting about me, you hero wannabe!" Ryuuen shouted as I sensed blue flames that were about to hit me from behind! I narrowly dodged out of the way but in the process of doing so-

'BAAAAAM!' My aim was off, and it struck the side of the building! As a result, part of the building began collapsing before my eyes!

'WHOOOOSH!' In that instant I used Air Force to propel myself toward the damaged part of the building when suddenly I saw someone that I recognized immediately, it was Sudo! At this rate, he'll fall and be badly injured! I must save him! Even if he hates Izuku Midoriya, I'm still going to save him no matter what! Because even if he doesn't believe were friends anymore, he still is one to me!

'BAM!' I then reached the damaged part of the building and held up the collapsing ceiling with my raw strength alone! It was a ton of pressure on my arms, but I had already used twenty percent of Obliterator four times! It was beginning to take a toll on me as my head felt like it was pounding. But in spite of that-

"GO NOW! I CAN'T HOLD IT UP FOR MUCH LONGER!" I shouted at the top of my lungs as it took so much of my strength to keep the building from caving in! To go further in depth, Sudo's room was located on the second floor, there were a total of five floors in each of the apartment buildings. So, while I was holding up part of the ceiling for the second floor, I was also doing the same for the upper three floors because they too were on the verge of caving in as a result of the destruction I caused!

But to my utmost surprise, Sudo didn't move away from me like he should have to escape the building. Instead, he walked closer to me until he-

"Sorry about this." Sudo muttered through his teeth before-

'WHAAAAAAM!' He landed a direct blow onto my chest. The result was me coughing up my blood. B-But how is that possible?! Sudo shouldn't be able to hurt me like that! Only the Deep was able to injure me like that! And that was due to him being a superhuman! Which meant that Sudo also was-

"AUGH!" And as I let out a groan of agony, I noticed that his hand was silver. But it wasn't painted or anything like that. It was made out of iron. And not just his hand but his entire body was as well. Ken Sudo had become a literal Iron Man. But I had seen that exact same power before! It was used by-

'T-Tetsutetsu's Quirk?! That can't be! Does that mean that Sudo is working for the Doctor now?! Just what the hell is going on?!' I thought internally as I fell to my knees over Sudo's blow that knocked the wind out of me. And then…

'POW!' He sent his knee into the air as it hit my chest! The blow just now and before sent pain coursing throughout my entire body! I knew I couldn't take more of that, or I'd be down for the count! But I also won't hurt Sudo! I refuse to hurt him! That's why I had no choice but to-

'WHOOOSH!' Unleash an air bullet that sent my entire body hurtling backwards and back onto the ground away from Sudo! But this also meant that the building would cave in itself! I couldn't stand the sight of that occurring. So, before I knew it-

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?! THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THERE!" I snapped back at the top of my lungs as Sudo jumped out of the building from the second floor and walked it off because he wasn't injured in the slightest due to his Quirk. But he heard me shout and looked my way.

"Not for long. After all, he's already on it." Sudo replied while slowly approaching me and before I knew it, several of the building's residents appeared right outside of the building. But it wasn't as if they had run outside! No! It was as if they teleported! Because one after another, they kept being saved out of harm's way until all of the residents had been evacuated! I couldn't believe my eyes when I noticed that the person who had saved them was Hirata.

"All of the residents except Izuku Midoriya have been accounted for." Hirata said to Sudo, the latter of which gritted his teeth before saying-

"What the hell do you mean 'except?!' If he's not there, where the hell is here?" Sudo snapped back with a pissed off look on his face. But this made Hirata click his tongue in annoyance.

"How should I know? I can assure you that he's not in the building. Perhaps he decided to leave this whole place entirely? I wouldn't put it past him. He's nothing more than a coward." Hirata replied with a serious expression on his face as his words dealt a blow onto me very much like how Sudo had punched me before. Hirata's words hurt me. But I expected no less, after what happened the other day. But even still, just what the hell is going on here?! First Ryuuen, then Sudo and now Hirata?! What the heck is the Doctor doing by giving them all Quirks? But before I could find an answer to that question-

"ALL MIGHT! WATCH OUT!" The voice of someone all too familiar shouted at the top of her lungs as I instinctively leap off the ground by using a concentrated air bullet! And my eyes shot wide open as I noticed that not only was Horikita there, but so was her brother who I had narrowly dodged due to his sister's shout. But as I was in mid-air, I found myself with even more questions. Just why were they here too?! Why is this happening?! Why do so many of the people I have become acquainted with suddenly have Quirks now? But she knew this. That's why she-

"IT'S A TRAP! ALL OF IT! YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE NOW!" Suzune shouted at the top of her lungs once more as my eyes shot wide open. But it wasn't just mine, everyone around me was just as surprised. Well, everyone except for-

"Suzune. You've disobeyed my wishes yet again. All to protect your hero." Manabu replied with his usual serious look on his face as he glared daggers at his sister. He then clicked his tongue before looking at me. And then…

"I assume you have accounted for this too, Sakayanagi." Manabu spoke into his earpiece as I noticed this and realized just like Ryuuen all of them were wearing earpieces that were used to communicate to a certain individual that ruined my new life in this world. Of course, it was all too clear what her name was-

"Of course, I have. I didn't need to use this 'superpower' to realize that Muddykita was going to tell that 'superhero' of the trap that I had laid out for him. But this is all according to my calculations. I simply wanted to not let you have your way. That's all. Oh, and I so enjoyed hearing you click your tongue in annoyance, Prez." Sakayanagi replied as she was sitting in a dark room in an unknown location while overlooking everything that was going on through the footage on her laptop all while sipping a cup of tea.

But even though she annoyed Manabu, every word she said was the truth. This was indeed a trap that had been constructed to defeat the hero 'All Might.' Because in the eyes of a certain individual he was no hero, he was nothing more than a vigilante.

A few weeks earlier…

It was a day in the middle of August when the four first year students were called to AN for no particular reason given by the Chairman. When they had all done what was requested of them, they were met by people they recognized instantly as Chairman Ayanaokoji, Head Doctor Ujiko, and the President of the Student Council, Manabu Horikita. Of course, all of them had questions, and the first one to raise his voice was-

"The heck is going on?! And why are the lights turned off!? This feels really shady." Sudo commented with a dumbfounded look on his face. But the Chairman noticed this, and a fake smile formed on his face.

"If you wish to leave then you are all free to go. This is something that you are allowed to refuse. However, I would like to ask you to hear me out first. But before that, do any of you have any guess as to why I personally requested you to come out of here all of a sudden?" Chairman Ayanokoji asked while maintaining his fake smile. Out of all of them, they were completely clueless, except for one. That person raised her hand and answered.

"This is regarding the 'Task Force' You're assembling. And the reason why you requested us specifically was to give us 'superpowers' so that we would join your 'Task Force.' I'm right, aren't I?" Suzune asked with a serious expression on her face while the three other freshmen gave her bewildered stares. Out of all of them, the one who was most surprised was-

"H-Have you lost your mind?!" Sakayanagi asked with an astonished look on her face. But this made the Chairman smile wickedly before he composed himself once more.

"Young Horikita is right. You were unconscious for this, but for the remainder of my speech in the school auditorium, I did exactly what she said. To reiterate, I'm assembling a Task Force with the sole purpose of defeating the vigilante and having him committed for his crimes. That's why I have asked you all to come here at such short notice. To ask whether or not, you'd join the Task Force and have a superpower of your own. Well, then how about it?" Chairman Ayanokoji asked while Sakayanagi blinked a few times in surprise as she was about to say something before being cut off by-

"Yes. Give it to me. Make me strong." Sudo declared with a serious look on his face that barely concealed his excitement at the prospect of gaining a superpower. Chairman Ayanokoji replied with 'Gladly.' As for the others-

"I have a question. Why us specifically? What do we offer that are peers do not?" Hirata asked with a serious look of his own. In response, Chairman Ayanokoji replied with 'Yes, of course.' Before nodding and continuing.

"What all of you offer is exactly what a team of people needs to succeed in this mission. Young Horikita offers quick thinking and is utterly exceptional at predicting what others will say or do next. Young Sakayanagi is extremely intelligent and is one hell of a planner. And as for you young Hirata, you are very skilled at communication, something that is vital in the event that this team encounters the vigilante. I would expect no less for you to keep them unified against such a threat." Chairman Ayanokoji explain as he was well aware of the (Gifts that each of them had and knew just how to make their respective gifts even stronger.) But one was left out of this.

"Hey, what about me?" Sudo asked with a confused look on his face while pointing at himself. Chairman Ayanokoji maintained his smile as he looked at the young red headed man in front of him.

"What you offer is not intelligence but manpower. You will be the 'muscle' of this team." Chairman Ayanokoji replied but that didn't make Sudo feel much better.

'I-Is that his way of callin me dumb in a nice way?' Sudo thought internally with a slightly annoyed expression on his face. However, unbeknownst, to him and the others, these were all truths disguised to hide the real truth of the matter. These individuals were purposely picked by Doctor Ujiko himself because he recognized them as people who were well acquainted with Izuku Midoriya. They had been chosen not just due to their talents but also because Midoriya would not want to fight these people above most others in comparison. Their familiarity with the young hero…

… Would cause his downfall. That's what Doctor Ujiko knew would happen. And that's why it was his turn to step forward and construct the foundations for his plan.

"I assume your silence means you have no objections of the matter. If you need further convincing, here are some articles that detail just how much of a menace that vigilante is." Doctor Ujiko spoke while handing out newspapers to each of the first year students in attendance. However, upon seeing the newspaper for herself, Suzune deduced that it was fake right away. After all, she knew that Deku wasn't some terrorist masquerading himself as a 'superhero.' As for the others-

"Man, this blows! I really liked that guy! Why did he turn out to be such an ass?!" Sudo exclaimed with a disappointed look on his face after reading headlines such as 'Masked rabbit hero blows up building, killing well over thirty people.' And other bogus articles such as that. (Though Sudo only read the 'big words' i.e. 'the headlines' because he wasn't much of a reader.)

"It's to be expected. That American superhero from the other day was a scumbag. In fact, many of those 'heroes' from America are really suspicious. I wouldn't be surprised if one of them was involved in a plane crash. So, I agree that 'heroes' need to be regulated and someone as powerful as him is no exception. That's why I agree to join the Task Force." Hirata replied with a look of resolve on his face as he thought that by helping in the arrest of the Vigilante that he would be making up for a certain event when he could have done something to help another but chose not to in the end. That's why he was compelled to take action. And as for Sakayanagi-

"I'll join too. I feel the same way as Yusuke." Sakayanagi replied while Hirata said 'Actually, it's Yosuke.' But this was all a lie. (Except the part about her getting Hirata's name incorrect. That was on purpose.) What Sakayanagi wanted to get out of this was to regain some semblance of power she used to have when she was the Class Representative of Class A before that was taken away from her by Izuku Midoriya. Not only that but she was really angry over the matter and found making someone also experience some misery was a great way to make her feel better. (Just like how she would later do to Midoriya, which Ayanokoji was already aware of.) This left-

"I have one question. How exactly would you go about giving us these 'powers?' Surely there must be something or someone that has the power to bestow them upon us. And I highly doubt the 'power' comes from a drug or anything like that." Suzune replied with a serious look on her face as her astute deduction surprised even the Chairman, as well as everyone around her aside from one particular person who laughed quietly before nodding in affirmation.

"That's exactly right. Such a person who can 'give' powers to others exists. After all, 'he' is the person who will give you everything you can possibly dream of and more." Ujiko declared with a smile on his face. Only seconds later, the door opened with a 'creak' as an eighth person entered the room. Everyone looked at who it was and noticed the person's brown hair and eyes that matched that color. He had a fair complexion and was the same age as the first years in this room, though they had no idea who this person was supposed to be…

… Except, for one in particular that person being-

'I-Impossible… t-that's…' Sakayanagi thought internally as she recalled seeing that exact person many years ago when the both of them were young in the White Room. That young man made an impression on her, and she had never forgot his name, not even for a moment. His name being Kiyotaka Ayanokoji. She also knew that he was the son of the Chairman. But to her utmost surprise-

"This person is my grandson. Introduce yourself, my boy." Ujiko spoke while patting his grandson' on the back. And then…

"Shigure Ujiko. I have a unique 'Quirk' that allows me to bestow any power of my choosing upon another. Does that satisfy your curiosity, Horikita?" The person proclaiming himself to be 'Shigure Ujiko' spoke with an emotionless voice as Suzune nodded in affirmation. However, this was all a lie, and he was none other than Kiyotaka Ayanokoji. But the only people who knew that were his father, Garaki, and Sakayanagi. (The latter of which he did not recognize upon meeting her again.)

'So, that must be Arisu Sakayanagi. Interesting.' Kiyotaka thought internally as he analyzed this new person with his eyes. In response, Sakayanagi avoided making eye contact with him as she deduced there must be a specific reason as to why his true name was kept under wraps. Arisu did not know for what reason, but for now she decided that it would be best not to let him know that she remembers him.

However, you may ask why Kiyotaka Ayanokoji didn't reveal himself before when he gave Manabu the Quirk 'Permeation.' You see, there was a very specific reason why he couldn't reveal himself there. And that had to do with the Quirk 'Memory Manipulation.' This Quirk does exactly as the name suggests, it allows the user to manipulate the memories of others. But it does not 'erase' memories, such a Quirk is not in the possession of either Kiyotaka or Garaki. Instead, it allows the user to 'manipulate' certain memories of their choosing. But it can't remove them, only change them.

Even though that is the case 'Memory Manipulation' can do something 'similar' to erasure. Which is to 'hide' memories deep within specific parts of the brain that a human doesn't use. Of course, the idea that a human can only use ten percent of their brain is only a myth. But even still, there exists small percentages of the brain that we don't normally use in our day-to-day life as humans. That's where Memory Manipulations comes in to hide those memories within those specific parts of the brain. This may suggest that's its practically 'memory erasure.'

But that couldn't be further from the truth. What is hidden still 'exists' within the brain. So, when a person sees a person that they have seen before, they will recognize them, even if it's a very faint memory. And that's why it was imperative that Manabu Horikita did not recognize 'Shigure' or he would instantly remember the person from before. Though this was all according to Garaki's plans as he knew this fatal flaw of this Quirk. Which is why after all is said and done, each of these students will 'forget' that the person named 'Shigure Ujiko' ever existed.

"… Then count me in too. A 'Vigilante' must not be allowed to roam the streets unchecked. Which is why I will do everything in my power to stop him." Suzune said while lying through her teeth. She found this to be an opportunity, to help Deku in the advent that these people target him again. Which is what she would later do in the present day-

"Damn it! Why did you do that, Horikita!? We had him!" Sudo yelled out with an exasperated expression on his face. But to his utmost surprise-

"No. We still do. He isn't getting away. Not from me. So, stay together team! We've got this in the bag!" Hirata declared while running toward the nearby building that Midoriya was about to land onto at insane speeds!

'WHOOOSH!' Hirata ran so quickly he was able to scale the outside of the building by running on it at a level of speed that was faster than sound! And before Izuku Midoriya knew it, he was there waiting for him. But before Midoriya could dodge out of the way, Hirata took in some breath before-

'BAM! WHAM! POW!' Landing several blows as Midoriya fell onto the rooftop faster than he could blink! This was due to Hirata possessing the Quirk Overclock! Which allowed him to process information far faster than any regular man could with the extra benefit of allowing him to run much faster too!

"That was sick! You're right! We've got him now!" Sudo declared before slamming his hands together while they were covered in iron. This was due to Sudo possessing the Quirk Steel! Which allowed him to encase his entire body into steel! Making him completely bulletproof! And even resistant to most levels of heat! While also increasing his level of strength and brute force tenfold!

"Oh, there you are, Deku." Ryuuen spoke with a sadistic smile on his face while casually walking over to Midoriya. (Both Hirata and Deku had landed onto the same rooftop that was the arena for the fight just a minute earlier.) But upon hearing his voice Midoriya's eyes shot wide open while recalling that fact. On the other hand, Hirata was processing the information that was just relayed to him. But even still, he was so surprised that he couldn't help but mutter 'Deku?' With a dumbfounded look on his face before-

'WHOOOSH!' Midoriya leaped onto his feet and used Air Force to unleash an air bullet that shot him and Hirata out of harm's way! Or so he thought-

'FWOOOOSH!' But Ryuuen's flames caught up with him as his blue flames caught part of Midoriya's costume on fire, specifically his mask, which he had no choice but to discard in an instant. All so that the flames wouldn't spread. But in the process of doing so, and landing onto his feet safely onto the ground with Hirata in his arms. (Due to him using Shoot Style in quick succession to empower his legs.) This caused him to hit the ground as he tumbled onto the road incurring several bruises and cuts along the way. Hirata was more lucky cause he used Overclock to process this and land onto his feet. But even so he couldn't help but look at the 'vigilante.'

"M-M-Midoriya?!" Hirata spoke with an utterly dumbfounded look on his face because even after processing the information at a level of speed several times fast than a normal man could, he still couldn't understand why Izuku Midoriya, the person he viewed as nothing more than a coward, saved him! It didn't make any sense to him! Not only that but he's the vigilante too?! How the hell can that be?

"No fuckin way." Sudo muttered with a dumbfounded look of his own as he couldn't see this happening even if someone told him that the vigilante was Izuku Midoriya. It was so absurd that he just couldn't believe it and was left frozen in place. The same could be said for-

"W-Why is he… after everything… how could he be…" Sakayanagi muttered with a tone of voice that was the same that she used when trying to communicate with her father on the day he took his last bow. Even after closing her eyes and using her Quirk IQ to enhance her intelligence, she couldn't understand why Midoriya of all people was the vigilante, much less why tears were spilling from her eyes. And once again, the same could be said for-

"No, no, no, no, no." Suzune repeated that same word to herself over and over again as if this were all a bad dream while tears of her own went down her cheeks. She didn't need to use her Quirk Foresight to let her know in the inevitable future that would result from this. All four of the first years couldn't help but feel regret over the day that changed their Fates forever. The day that they became-

"From this moment onward, you will be known as the Vanguard Action Squad. With the sole purpose of defeating the vigilante. And when you do rejoice over how you brought down such a menace." Doctor Garaki declared with a fake smile on his face as all four of them couldn't rejoice in the slightest over this turn of events. But this was simply the beginning of something much more tragic. An event that was being livestreamed in real due to scheming of Garaki and Ayanokoji. The latter of which sent out a link to all of the students of AN, who now had the chance to see the hero 'All Might' for who he really is-

"Ah!" Sakura gasped over watching the livestream with a horrified look on her face as she knew all too well what this would mean for Deku in the future. But it wasn't just her. Countless others watched this as well. And before Deku knew it, his identity was revealed to everyone that he had met or simply seen throughout his short but eventful tenure as the student 'Izuku Midoriya.' His secret, which he desperately fought to keep from everyone figuring out, was now revealed to everyone. But even not knowing that at the time, he stood up with a scared look on his face. And that's exactly what Garaki was waiting for. This was…

Chapter 32: High-End: Part 1 – The Point of No Return

… The point of no return.

"It's finally time, give him hell, High-End." Doctor Garaki commanded as a completely black figure emerged from the shadows and made his way through the Warp Gate that Kiyotaka had used in order to get the monster to the specific location of where everything was taking place. And then…

'WHOOOSH!' Out of the vortex, the monster emerged on the battlefield, ready to stain it red with the blood of everyone around him and specifically-

"I'vE bEeN wAiTiNg FoR tHiS iZuKu MiDoRiYa!" The High-End Nomu declared with a shout and what appeared to be a smile on his disfigured face. And as they heard his voice, the young people on the battlefield could not help but look in utter horror at the monster that had just come out of nowhere. That's right. This battle was far from over. And before I knew it…

… Somebody that I cared about was going to die.

To Be Continued…

Next Chapter: High End: Part 2 – The Death of…

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