I AM BATMAN

Ch 57

At this point Muscular was honestly surprised. Here he was, the little boy that got scared and ran away was now standing in front of him trying to tell him what to do. This action by the boy made Muscular want to laugh. So much so that Muscular actually did begin to laugh.

Muscular: haha oh kid you're to much haha!

Kota: just leave him alone or else I'll.......

Muscular: you'll do what kid? If I remember correctly you ran off not to long ago completely terrified. Even from here I can see your knees shaking. So kid I really don't think you're going to do anything. I'll give you props for coming back though.

Kota: you're wrong because if you mess with him anymore I-I'll......

Muscular: you'll what kid?

Kota: I'll.... I'll....

Kota never got the chance to finish. The better way to put it actually is Kota never had to finish what he was going to say. He didn't have to because while they were talking Izuku was getting back up. Before Muscular even knew what was happening Izuku made his move.
Izuku leapt up into the air while Muscular's back was turned and came down on his head with a downward elbow strike. Completely caught off guard and with no way to create muscle protection on his head Izuku's strike dealt a powerful blow to Muscular. While Muscular was stunned by his attack Izuku continued his assault.
Next Izuku jumped on Muscular's back and put him into a rear choke hold. Because Muscular was still focused on his head Izuku was able to get him into the hold perfectly. Unfortunately though Muscular reacted fast and grew his neck muscles. Muscular then tried to hurt Izuku by slamming him against the rock wall while Izuku was still on his back.
While this simple move might have worked on the untrained, Izuku was anything but. Izuku seeing what Muscular was trying to do put his feet on the wall and began to run backwards up it while still holding on to Muscular. Then when he was as high as he could go Izuku flipped down in front of Muscular. Using both his physical strength and the moment of his fall Izuku was able to flip Muscular with a judo hip throw.
It all happened so fast that Muscular didn't have the faintest idea as to how he ended up down on his back. Unfortunately for him Muscular didn't have much time to process it ether. While down on the ground staring up at the night sky Izuku's shoe quickly came into view. Izuku brought his foot straight down onto Muscular's face knocking the villain out cold.
Izuku was exhausted. Fighting a villain like him took a lot of his energy. That didn't matter though as there were more villains to deal with. But first he had to do something else before he could go and help his class. Izuku turned to Kota and walked over stopping just in front of him.

Izuku: I told you to leave.

Kota: I know you did but.......

Izuku: you disobeyed a direct order and came back. You could have gotten yourself killed. Now tell my why you did it.

Kota: I thought you were in trouble....... I wanted to help.

Nothing was said between the to for a little bit. Izuku then began to walk past Kota.

Izuku: let's get you back to camp.

Kota: ok.

The tone in Kota's voice was low and sad.

Izuku: and Kota.

Kota: yea?

Izuku: you did good.

Hearing this Kota's emotions did an immediate 180.

Kota: thanks!

Izuku grabbed Kota and threw him onto his back. Izuku then began to run back to camp. He had to get Kota somewhere safe so that he could go help the others. Izuku also had to find Bakugou. During his fight with Muscular Izuku figured out that the Leagues main target was get him.

Izuku mind: it's surprising how well thought out this attack is. Hiding a well planned mission as random chaos.

Izuku eventually got down the mountain and began to sprint as fast as he could through the woods. His first stop was the camp. Izuku was doing this all while Kota was still on his back.

Kota: why was that villain all the way out in the mountains?

Izuku: most likely a random teleportation. They probably didn't know exactly where the camp was and spread there men out a good distance so that they had a better chance at finding everyone.

Kota: but if they knew the camp was here in these woods then why didn't they know exactly where it was at?

Izuku: most likely they were only able to get a general idea as to where the camp was with the exact location being to closely guarded for them to find out.

Kota: how do you know this?

Izuku: I don't. This is all just speculation until I get evidence to prove it and I will get evidence.

After that Kota stopped asking questions. The two continued to move through the woods in silence. That is until Izuku stopped abruptly.

Kota: what're you doing?

Izuku: quiet.

Izuku stopped because he thought he heard something. Now he just stood there listening for the sound again. That's when he heard it. Turning to the noise Izuku's eyes widened. Quickly Izuku held on to Kota as he dived out of the way, barley missing the tree that was thrown at them.
Izuku quickly examined the tree and saw that it had been ripped from the ground. He didn't know who all came with the league but Izuku did know one of them that had that kind of strength. Looking back in the direction of where the tree came from his suspensions were confirmed. Izuku then spoke to Kota with out taking his eyes off of the approaching enemy.

Izuku: Kota head back to camp and this time don't come back.

Kota wanted to argue but the tone of Izuku's voice said that he better not. So once again Kota left and this time he wasn't returning. Once gone the tree thrower finally stepped out.

Muscular: I hope you're ready for round two.