Chapter 3: Reaching out

It was the morning of the UA entrance exam. Izuku and Hitoshi were discussing about the plans moving forwards in their base.


Izuku: You just need to tell me any potential places All Might can be at that will leave him vulnerable. I frankly don't care if there are any students caught in the cross fire so just tell me everything.


Hitoshi: Damm, I know you are ruthless now but looking at you and past Izuku, you really have changed a lot.


Izuku: Both of our families abandoned us, the difference is, I didn't forget nor forgive.


Hitoshi: I guess so.


Izuku: Any questions?


Hitoshi: Actually yeah there is one. Why do you send me?


Izuku: I trust you not to snitch to UA, that's the official reason. But, the truth is, I feel like you should get a chance to go back to a normal life of a high schooler.


Hitoshi tilts his head slightly at Izuku's statement.


Izuku: I paved this path of blood and destruction, however, you merely followed it. I want to give you a choice to turn back, since, the upcoming events are going to be on another level.


The moment Izuku finishes that sentence, Hitoshi slaps Izuku's head, shocking Izuku.


Hitoshi: You truly are an idiot. I followed you because I want to, we both feel the same way towards this broken society. I don't want a second chance living a unhappy life under it.


With that, Izuku shows a super rare smile to Hitoshi, then immediately goes back to his usual stone cold expression. Hitoshi sighs as he fist bumps Izuku showing their friendship.


Hitoshi: Oh yea, when is Toga and Dabi coming back, I kind miss their company, not like I will admit it infront of them.


Izuku: Toga said she is coming back in a few days actually, she completed her job faster than I thought so I gave the remaining time as her holiday. Dabi is coming back in around 3 weeks, he didn't say much but he seems to be having fun.


Hitoshi: Alright then, I'll be going now.


Hitoshi said as he waved goodbye to Izuku and leaving through the door.


Scene change to Shigaraki Tomura


Tomura is currently in a bar somewhere in Japan. The last time he heard from his sensei was already 1 month ago when he delivered Kurogiri to him.


He was confused on what should be his next step. He knows he should target All Might but UA is a tough fortress to penetrate. He doesn't have the luxury to just walk in and attack him.


Suddenly, the TV screen behind him lights up showing audio only.


AfO: It's been a long time Tomura.


Tomura: Where have you been sensei, I thought you had abandoned me.


AfO: Don't worry, I'll never abandon you. It just have been difficult to find a time to speak to you. I have been working on more connections in the underworld since most of my long time connections suddenly disappeared.


Tomura: I don't care what your reason is, I need your help.


AfO: Oh my apologies, what is it?


Tomura: How do I attack UA, I want to kill All Might. Their defence it's too strong, it's almost like a cheat code.


AfO: I believe the first step in attacking a boss is reconnaissance right? Lucky for you, I have just the pawn to help you with that.


Tomura couldn't see it but he knew AfO was smiling widely behind the screen.


AfO: My associate will arrive in a few days, be ready to meet him. He will be our source of information inside UA from now onwards.


Tomura: Heh. Nice.


Scene change to Katsuki Bakugou


It is the day of UA entrance exam. Katsuki is dragging his feet inside UA, hoping that Nezu or Aizawa won't be around.


Nezu had warned him that any hints and even thoughts of him bullying another person he display will sent his ass to prison pronto. He already got off lucky with only needing to do community service and strict supervision under UA staff.


The ankle monitor around his leg is to show for his past deeds as many avoided him from then onwards. Katsuki knew this was better than life in prison though so he had to deal with it, not like he is a sociable person anyway.


Katsuki walked into the auditorium where the briefing by Present Mic was held. He saw Izumi along the way but didn't bother to contact her. He thought that she wanted to be left alone after seeing what remains of her family.


The once great All Might he looked up to now hangs a fake smile that hides his depression. It no longer beams with hopes and dreams but rather emptiness and shallowness.


Suddenly a blue hedgehog stood up and spoke.


Tenya: Excuse me sir, I believe there is a mistake. The brochure states that there are 4 robots but you only mentioned 3. If this is an error on UA's part, it will be highly unprofessional.


Tenya then turns around and points at Katsuki.


Tenya: And you, blonde guy. You have not been paying attention at all. If you think this is a joke then I suggest you leave.


Katsuki was about to snap, but he knew if he did, his chances of becoming a hero will become basically 0. Instead, he just decided to keep his calm, although just barely.


Katsuki: Four eyes, I suggest you sit down and listen well to the hero there. He hasn't finish his explanation yet so don't interrupt him. Also, I was just in deep thought, since when was thinking a crime huh?


This response made Tenya sit back down slightly embarrassed.


Katsuki clicked his tongue soon afterwards. This speech he made made him sound like Izuku.


Katsuki: Only the nerd will have this kind of cheesy speech.


After the briefing was over, he walked out of the auditorium to the practical exam area. As he was walking, he accidentally bumped into someone.


Katsuki: Watch where you're standing.


Katsuki didn't want to start a fight but that was his natural response which he couldn't control.


The guy turned back as he examined Katsuki. He had purple hair and eyes that looked like he hasn't slept for days.


Hitoshi: Woah, you bumped into me man, don't get upset at me.


Katsuki didn't really care anymore as he walked away from the guy. However, Hitoshi realised something. Hitoshi grabbed Katsuki's shoulder and yanked him so that they face each other. Katsuki got caught off guard by him as he shouts.


Katsuki: What's your problem!


Hitoshi: Ash blonde hair, red eyes, horrible attitude. You are Katsuki Bakugou aren't you.


Katsuki was very confused. He is never seen this guy in his life before yet he knows his name.


Katsuki: Yeah I am. Who are you!


Hitoshi's face immediately turns into a sour expression. Izuku had told Hitoshi about Bakugou before and he knows what Katsuki had done to Izuku.


Hitoshi: Someone who despised your guts.


Both of them stared at each other with dagger like glares, as tension in the air rose. The surrounding people didn't dare to approach them, fearing that they will get caught in a scuffle.


Present Mic: GO!


Mic's shout broke the tension in the air as all the students rush into the robot area. Katsuki and Hitoshi broke off the stares as they also rushed in.


Hitoshi/Katsuki: Lucky.


With that the entrance exam begins.


Scene change to Dabi


Dabi was resting in a abandoned building as he ate some cup noodles he bought. His goons had abandoned him after Endeavour appeared infront of them a few days ago, leaving Dabi to fend for himself.


Not that he minds, he wanted a one on one with Endeavour anyways. As a result, Dabi got wounded pretty badly and had to retreat. He did give the number 2 hero a run for his money though since he heard that Endeavour ended up taking a few days break.


Dabi had bandaged his chest and anywhere that he has burns on, hoping it will heal relatively soon. With no other choice, he hid himself in the abandoned building to evade any potential heroes that have chase to him and camped there for a few days.


Suddenly footsteps can be heard near the entrance of the building. It wasn't heavy nor was it quick, it just sounded like someone has randomly came upon the building.


Dabi hid himself behind some cover as he listen to the footsteps. He didn't know the intentions of the person so he wanted to hide until he leaves.


The footsteps became louder and louder until Dabi was sure the person was in the same room as him. Then it just stopped.


???: I can see your leg you know?


Dabi cursed himself for being too tall as he stood up to confront the man. By his tone, Dabi concluded he was no threat for now so he revealed himself.


???: So who are you?


Dabi: I think I should be the one asking first, you stepped into my abandoned building and called me out first.


???: Tsk fine. Name is Shigaraki Tomura, I heard from my sensei that there is some arsonist around here that hates heroes too, I am here to recruit him. I'll take it that's you.


Dabi nodded and rose an eyebrow at Tomura's suggestion. He wanted to reject but thought it may be good disguising himself as another group to collect more intel. He needed to discuss this with Izuku later.


Dabi: I will think about it.


Tomura: Alright. You can contact us at this number when you have decided, our number switched every Monday, so you have 3 days to decide.


With that, Tomura walked out of the room, leaving a perplexed Dabi. With all the popularity that The Blood Tyrant is getting, choosing another group instead of it will be a really good for cover.


Dabi quickly dialed up a number once he confirmed Tomura was gone.


Dabi: I'm coming back early.


Izuku: Got it.


With that Dabi packed up some things as he prepares to go back to the main base.


Scene change to Izuku


Dabi just called in to Izuku stating he is coming back early.


To Izuku, this was weird since Dabi never really liked staying at base, so either he has something important to talk about or he just misses Izuku. Izuku hopes it's the former.


Izuku checks the time as he realises Hitoshi should be done with the UA exam by now. Hitoshi already moved into the new house Izuku gave to him so he wouldn't be going back to base.


Sitting in the empty cold room, Izuku wonders how long will it take for his dream to come true. A dream where him and his friends can live peacefully without having to resort to this criminal lifestyle.


Mashiro: Mashiro of Team Delta reporting.


Izuku's thought process got interrupted by Mashiro.


Izuku: Speak.


Mashiro: We have successfully contacted the Yakuza group, our meeting request is still pending.


Izuku: Good work. Dismiss.


Izuku wanted to contact the Yakuza for one reason only.


Eri.


He had captured some members of the Yakuza in a territory dispute. After Izuku interrogated some of them, he had learn the existence of a young girl named Eri who was being subjected to experiments.


This boiled Izuku's blood. He may be evil, but ain't crazy. Even he knows better than to torture and use a young girl. That's why he is going to ambush the Yakuza and take them out once and for all.


Plus, it is a good chance to take out another one of the major underworld groups. It's killing two birds with a single stone.


Izuku: Cant wait for the rest to come back.


He thinks as he imagines the fun they will have.

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