Chapter 13 - Contract Killers

At the League of Villains Bar


Shigaraki had sent out some contracts to some of the most dangerous assassins in the world to take care of Batman after he disrupted their plan at the USJ. Some of the clients had been too scared to take on the contract but some accepted. The ones who had accepted his contract were given a day to meet with him and were given a month to complete it or they wouldn't be paid. 


"What is taking them so long? They should be here by now." Shigaraki complained.


"Relax Tomura Shigaraki, they will be here in time. Would you like another Red Bull?" Kurogiri said.


"I guess. Now I know not to jump off a roof now because they don't give you wings. If I had jumped from a greater height I think more than my legs would have broke."


"I blame false advertising. You don't get that with vodka."


"Speaking of, we need to talk about your addiction Kurogiri." He said with a soft look and tone.


"Yeah, I probably shouldn't smoke or drink deadly cocktails everyday. The last one had beer, vodka, whiskey, tequila, Mr Muscle, Cilit Bang, Mild, gin, Guinness, paint stripper, Monster Energy, milk and weed killer."


"How are you even alive Kurogiri?" 


"Beats me, but looks like your guests are here." Kurogiri replied as he walked out with a flask and pouring some extra whiskey into it.




Shigaraki turned to look at the few who chose to accept the contract to kill the Batman. There was 5 people there, ready and waiting to claim the price on Batman's head. Shigaraki had hoped for a better turn out but rolled with what he had.


"Welcome everyone, you know why you are here. Batman has to go and I am willing to give 50 million in whatever currency you wish for his dead body. You have a month to kill him, succeed and you will be rewarded. Now get out there and kill him. Any questions first though?" He declared, giving an 'inspirational' speech. "Yes, with the jetpack?"


"Why is that Misty bar guy drinking the drainer fluid?"


"Kurogiri!"


"I need help." Kurogiri stated as he began crying and drinking some vodka. Unbeknownst to everyone present, they had been monitored and recorded. 




A few hours later at UA


Mr Aizawa was sitting at his desk on Wattpad with his laptop. He was reading some fanfics and even writing some of his own about his students. Shota was big on shipping the students of 1-A but before he could continue his writing, Izuku came in and asked if he could address the class. He allowed it because whenever Izuku said anything it was logical or important. 


"Alright everyone, shut up. Midoriya needs to announce something." Aizawa states.


"But sir, we have been quiet all lesson. You were shouting earlier when you lost online poker. You then told us to be silent while you slept off a hangover." Mina replied to the sleep deprived underground hero.


"Detention for you, wise-ass." He simply replied.




"Ok, so I asked to address you all for one main reason. That reason being a bounty has been placed on my head by Tomura Shigaraki of the League of Villains from the USJ attack. Unfortunately, by association that makes you all potential targets if they discover my identity. I spied on the league a few hours ago using a drone due to my injuries still healing. They are competing for a price of 50 million in any form of currency." Izuku listed while fear crept onto the faces of some of the class.


"How many assassins are there?" Mineta asked, less scared than usual thanks to his refinement and being put on the true hero path.


"There are 5 assassins after me. One of which is already with the league. Here is a quick rundown." He said as he shut off the lights and projected a file onto the wall.


"First up we have Slade Wilson A.K.A Deathstroke. Quirk: none. Height: 6ft 5in. Weight: 225lbs. Ex-military and subject of a medical experiment that enhanced his stamina, speed, fighting capabilities and healing. He is proficient with bladed weapons, staffs, firearms and hand to hand combat. He is missing one eye and is relentless." The class looked intimidated by his resume and slightly nervous.


"Next, Floyd Lawton A.K.A Deadshot. Quirk: none. Height: 6ft 1in. Weight: 200lbs. Former military but background is redacted. He's an expert sharp shooter, proficient with all forms of projectile weapons and firearms. He has never missed a shot and can kill from a great distance. Suspected of many assassinations. He is dangerous but reckless which makes him a bit of a loose cannon." 


"No idea you were one for humor." Kaminari giggled. But he quickly stopped when Izuku covered half the roof and hoisted him out of his seat.


"It's not a joke you idiot. You think this is funny? There is a bounty on my head with cold blooded killers trying to find and kill me. They won't hesitate to kill any of you either and you think it's funny?!" 


"No... I just thought that..." 


"Shut it and listen idiot." He said as he released him. Kyoka had watched the whole thing as did the rest of the class. She was very worried about Izuku and his mental and emotional state right now. He was always dealing with internal conflict which was stressful enough but now he had the conflicting ideals of him and All Might, trying not to cross a point of no return out of anger and now this. It was taking a toll and he needed help, whether he would admit it or not.


"Anyway," Izuku continued, "next is Garfield Lynns A.K.A Firefly. Quirk: none. Height: 5ft 11in. Weight: 165lbs. Pyromaniac with an obsessive compulsion. He is burned on 90 percent of his body. He is a master of pyrotechnics and utilities a custom made jet pack, flamethrower and incendiary grenades." He then switched profiles again to a large man in a luchador type mask which was black and white with some red around the eyes.


"Bane, real name: unknown. Quirk: none. Height: estimated at 7ft 5in. Weight: estimated at 500+lbs. He has immense strength and surprising agility for his size. He uses a strength enhancing drug known as venom which provides the user with an increase in strength due to changes in muscle mass. He seems dependent on a delivery system for the substance which could be seen as a weakness. However, he is just as dangerous without the venom. He has a high IQ and a mind of a tactician which makes him incredibly dangerous." The last file flipped to a teenage girl with blonde hair in two buns.


"Finally, we have Himiko Toga. Quirk: transform. Height: 5ft 2in. Weight: 102lbs. She has the ability to change her appearance after ingesting someone's blood. The more ingested, the longer the transformation. She is borderline psychotic and given that she needs blood for her quirk, she developed haemophilia. She is proficient with bladed melee weapons including knives, axes and others. Don't underestimate her, she is a deadly opponent and is trained in stealth. Even pro heroes have fallen to her." By this point, everyone in the class was beyond scared. Hell, even Aizawa was a bit scared but he just drank a Caprisun and got on with it.




Izuku left the room after giving his message to the class but Kyoka ran after him.


"Izu. Wait." She yelled, trying to catch up. He turned around and walked back towards her now that she had his attention.


"Hey, are you ok?" He asked, placing a kiss on her forehead.


"I should be asking you that. You have so much going on and so much inner conflict. Please talk to me."


"I'm angry, ok. At the villains and All Might. The villains and these assassins don't care about people and will put them in danger just to get to me. The innocent have no way to defend themselves and they'll exploit that. I don't want that to happen. Especially to the one I love." He said, grabbing her hands. 


"But All Might," he continued, "he's meant to be the symbol of peace and show up whenever there's crime. So why is it I'm the only one who shows up half the time? Does he just love the cameras? It's not just that though, he has the nerve to say quirkless people can't be heroes. He's the number 1 hero but still treats quirkless people the same as others. He says they can't be heroes but look at me, I've become something that all criminals fear. They fear me enough that they even hired those people to kill me."


"I understand that you are upset Izuku, and it will be ok. Nobody has killed you yet and they never will. I'll be by your side to help you. Besides you've done so much good for the city."


"Y-yeah."


"Izuku? What is it?"


"... When I came in a while back, after being hit by Scarecrow's toxin I had a hallucination. I was coming in and a person told me that I was a plague to the city. I saw my parents and they..."


"What?"


"They said that they would... still be alive without me. I think sometimes that they are right." He said as he let some tears fall down his face.


"Don't do that to yourself. Your parents love you and would be so proud of you and what you've accomplished. Quirk or no quirk. And don't mind All Might, all you are doing is proving him wrong and inspiring people. Well, scaring them too but you know."


"Thanks Kyoka." And then he wrapped his arms around her and she leaned into his embrace. They stayed like this for awhile before inevitably having to separate and go to their dorms.




Later in Izuku's dorm room


Izuku and Kyoka were sat together watching a movie on his bed. They were watching John Wick and were excited whenever action came on the screen. In the movie he had just brutalised some people with a pencil. There was also multiple incidents where he used firearms to mow down gangs and large enemy numbers. About half way through the movie though, a special news alert came on.




"Breaking news! Yakuza leader Kai Chisaki, better known as Overhaul escaped from prison today and killed multiple guards. There was however, two victims when he reached the city. The victims were civilians who had their 9 year old daughter with them who unfortunately witnessed the whole tragedy. Chisaki is at large and considered extremely dangerous. If you see him, report this to the police immediately. Do not try to engage but simply leave this to the police and heroes." The news anchor said as the recapped the recent events.




Izuku thought back on what had just happened. This girl, she had nobody, her parents just died in front of her and the person responsible needs to be brought to justice. She could turn out like Izuku, and not in a good way. Someone had to show her a better path than the one of vengeance. He stood up and headed towards the door until, a hand grabbed his.


"Where are you going?" Kyoka asked as she looked him right in the eyes with worry.


"Musutafu orphanage. This girl is just like me right now and I don't want her to turn out like me. She can be put on a path of healing and not vengeance. She has nobody to look out for her and she is so afraid right now. No one could be there for me then so I'm going to be there for this kid. She deserves a second chance at a normal life, the life I never had." He replied as he gave her a quick kiss on the lips and headed out immediately. The door shut and Kyoka was left in his room.


"I know you'll do the right thing Izu, give this girl happiness and a choice." She said to herself, awaiting her lover's eventual return.




AN - Hey guys, hope you liked the recent chapter and hope you have a good day.  Let me know if you enjoyed this or have any thoughts or suggestions to improve it. As always, take care and see you in the next chapter. Plus ultra.

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