56. Gear up!

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It was night time at Musutafu City. The people went about their daily routines like usual except for a select few.

Outside the general hospital, Eijiro Kirishima and Shoto Todoroki stood in front of the hospital doors, waiting for someone or rather two people.

"You think they'll show?" Eijiro asked Shoto who stood with his hands in his pocket.

"At least Yaoyorozu has to. Without her, this entire operation is a bust." Shoto replied.

After several minutes of waiting, Momo Yaoyorozu finally emerges from the hospital doors.

"You're here!" Eijiro exclaimed before looking back towards Momo's left. "So, you've finally made your decision Midoriya?"

"I have." Izuku replied.

"You gonna be okay?" Shoto asked as he looked at the numerous scars on Izuku's arms.

"I'll be fine..." Izuku replied as he clenched his fist.

"So, you're all going after all despite my warnings..." Iida's voice said making all 4 of them turn to face him. 

"We are, Iida." Izuku replied.

"Damn it all...!! Why did it have to be you of all people...?!" Tenya muttered as he gritted his teeth. "You...who brought back to my senses after I traveled down the path of vengeance...!! We're still under UA's protection...And they're facing a hard time...! Who do you think will have to take responsibility for your actions?!"

"Look, we're not going there blindly-"

Suddenly, Tenya punches Izuku across his face; shocking everyone present there.

"Do you wish to end up like my older brother?!" Tenya shouted. "If that's the case then that's exactly where you're headed! I'm worried about Bakugo and Kenny just as much as you are but I also know better than to act on my emotions!"

Izuku and the others remain silent as they continue listening to Tenya.

"You're my friend, Midoriya. I'm worried about you too! What if something terrible happens to you?! Something you can't comer back from?! Do you not care about my feelings?!" Tenya shouted.

"Of course I do! But...I just can't let them be! Back at the camp, I couldn't save them! They were right in front of me and I couldn't reach out! But now, we've got a chance. Even it is a small one, I've got to take it! I just can't help but...Want to save them both!" Izuku replied as he made eye contact with Tenya. "Besides this a covert operation! A way for us to fight without breaking the rules!"

"I'm going along as a failsafe. Should the unthinkable happen, I'll prevent combat!" Momo added.

Tenya looks into Izuku's eyes, seeing his conviction. He knew Izuku wasn't going to budge. Especially, when it came to saving people. And thus, Tenya was left with no choice.

"If that is the case then...Take me with you too!!" Tenya exclaimed.

"HUH?!" The 4 collectively exclaimed.

At the rooftop of the hospital, Itsuka Kendo and Tokio Aoi stood waiting for a portal to open from the Plumber's base in Bellwood.

"How long is it going to take?" Tokio asked.

"Be patient. It should open soon enough." Itsuka replied as Tokio leans on the railings, looking at the view of the city. "Something on your mind, Aoi?"

"Nothing much." Tokio replied.

"You can tell me, you know. It's what friends do." 

"The day I decide to tell my best friend everything about me, everything goes wrong. What are the chances, right?" Tokio asked.

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