The island of Soryu was silent. Only the rustling of the leaves in the wind and the whisper of the sea waves could be heard in the background. The dense jungles surrounding the place seemed to hide dark secrets, and the volcano in the background looked like a constant threat.
Midoria sat by the tent they had set up, trying to process the magnitude of the mission ahead of them. "This cult... 'The Shifters'... they're not like the villains we've faced so far," he murmured to himself, trying to organize his thoughts. The feeling of something dark approaching wouldn't let him rest. He looked around, seeing his comrades preparing for battle. Bakugo was turning to the side, unusually silent, preparing his gloves for the next explosion.
"Talking to yourself, Dekonatsu?" Bakugo threw a glance at him, a half-smirk on his face. "This cult will collapse just like the rest."
Toga, sitting not far away, looked at everyone with sparkling eyes. "Ah, how exciting! So much fresh blood." A dangerous smile appeared on her face.
Meanwhile, Dabi stood on a small hill, looking towards the horizon, where the volcano seemed to be on the verge of eruption. His thoughts were racing. "Hawks," he whispered to himself, remembering the things Hawks had told him just hours before. The great secret he revealed still echoed in his mind. Could he trust him? Had he really left the heroes for him?
Hawks, sitting not far from him, was lost in his thoughts. He had promised Dabi, but something inside him still struggled to believe it was true. He knew there was no turning back, but still, the small voice in his head kept trying to speak to him.
Sero and Jiro worked together, checking the equipment, while Momo prepared new weapons suited to the island's terrain. Kirishima stood beside them, determined to show his resilience in the upcoming battle.
Then, suddenly, the volcano emitted a heavy plume of smoke into the air. All eyes turned toward it. Ari, who was well-protected by the group, shuddered. "Something bad is about to happen," she whispered with a trembling voice, feeling her powers trembling within her.
All Might, who had already left the group but was still monitoring the developments, paused for a moment. He knew this time it was something much bigger than usual. "Take care of yourself, Midoria," he whispered quietly, so that no one could hear.
