𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧 ; 𝘽𝙉𝙃𝘼

Chapter 8

After defeating Muscular, Izuku still has more work to do despite his injuries. He fears that if every villain may be as powerful as Muscular was, his peers are likely in grave danger. Izuku also knows that the villains are after some of the students. He is left with no choice but to act and asks for Kota to help him put out the forest fire. Kota gets on Izuku's back and the latter uses One For All on his legs to run back towards camp.

M/n had transformed back into his regular self a few minutes ago. The regeneration wasn't an easy process. It would wear him out and that's why he turned back. He was tired but stood by Izuku so he didn't get left behind.

M/n saw the fear in Kota's eyes. He wanted to comfort the boy but he was struggling to even keep his eyes open.

(Little Time skip)

Shota evades Dabi's fire and erases his quirk. He quickly takes Dabi down using his scarf and interrogates him by breaking his arms. Tenya, Koji, Mashirao, and Minrou arrive at the facility and momentarily distract Shota long enough for Dabi to pry himself free. Shota tries to restrain him again, but his capture weapon goes through Dabi's liquid form. The fire villain melts completely, but not before taunting Shota about the safety of the students.

Meanwhile, Dabi's real body is occupied from maintaining the flames that burn the forest. Twice comically taunts Dabi about his defeat, but Dabi replies that the clone was too weak. Twice says the hero was just too strong and that it's important that they maintain their confidence. Dabi interrupts Twice and demands him to make another clone because he needs to occupy the pro-heroes and continue the mission.

(Meanwhile)

Izuku happens upon Shota in the forest. Shota immediately notices Izuku's gruesome injuries and notes Izuku is running on adrenaline. Izuku passes Kota onto his teacher and says he needs to pass a message onto Mandalay before anything else.

M/n wanted to stay with Midoriya but he looked like he was gonna pass out. So he stayed with Aizawa. Shota allows him to leave, but not before giving Izuku a message of his own for Mandalay. Izuku arrives in time to save Mandalay from spinner's sword.

Izuku and Shota agree that the students are the targets. Izuku tells Mandalay to relay a telepathic message that Katsuki is one of the villains' targets and that the students have permission from Shota to defend themselves.

Shota is concerned about Izuku's injuries and believes not telling him to return to the facility was a mistake. Kota worries for Izuku as well and begins to cry. (Meanwhile M/n already passed out..) He regrets not apologizing for punching Izuku, and not thanking him for fighting Muscular. Shota reassures him that Izuku will be fine, and to put more emphasis on his appreciation when they meet again.

Mandalay tells Izuku to return to base camp, but he refuses and rushes towards the forest. Magne realizes Muscular must have leaked their plan and tries to kill Izuku. Spinner stops him because Stain deemed him worthy and they begin to argue. Mandalay and Tiger capitalize and strike them both down.

Mandalay relays Izuku's message telepathically, making Eijiro worry about Katsuki. Katsuki claims he can take care of himself and rushes Moonfish. Moonfish uses his quirk to attack using his teeth. Shoto narrowly saves Katsuki by blocking Moonfish's attack with his ice. He warns Katsuki not to act recklessly since the villains are after him.

Katsuki is irritated by the sudden change in commands from Mandalay because he figures Izuku is involved somehow. Katsuki replies he doesn't care what anyone has to say and tries to close in on Moonfish. The villain's blades keep Katsuki at a distance.

Shoto keeps Moonfish at bay with his ice and the villain moves around the trees using his quirk. Shoto warns Katsuki to be careful about starting fires because they could spread, and his mulls over the villains plan to corner their targets.