Chapter 075

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CHAPTER 75: Ashes and Aspirations

The police convoy transporting villains to the hospital, only to be confronted by the remaining members of the League of Villains. Tomura Shigaraki states, “The way to achieve victory in Shogi is by taking the opponent's king.” Dabi interjects, explaining that Shogi isn’t that simple, while Mr. Compress speaks on the phone with Himiko Toga, thanking her and Twice for giving the League the Yakuza's location.

As they prepare for their ambush, a dark shadow looms behind the League. Hydrax, your older sister, stands with a cold smile, having tracked their movements. She feels a surge of pride as she sees the chaos the League is ready to unleash. Though she doesn’t reveal herself yet, her presence heightens the tension, suggesting a deeper connection to the conflict.

Himiko and Twice inform the League about Overhaul’s condition, allowing them to confront the convoy directly. Dabi tells Spinner to stop weaving the van, lamenting that attacking the police is in the name of Stain. Tomura argues it’s a necessary evil as Hydrax quietly assesses the situation, eyeing the transport vehicle with a mix of curiosity and disdain.

As Dabi prepares their preemptive strike, he unleashes a spiraling wave of blue flames at the transport vehicle. The police car intercepts the flames, and the Sand Hero, Snatch, uses his Quirk to defend the convoy. Tomura takes advantage of the distraction, confronting Snatch directly, while Compress uncompresses a boulder beneath the car, causing it to flip. In a moment of chaos, Tomura crashes the transport vehicle as Hydrax watches, her heart racing at the thrill of the impending destruction.

Snatch manages to save the driver, but he is quickly confronted by Dabi from behind. The Sand Hero recognizes Dabi as the culprit behind multiple murders, where the corpses were severely burned. He asks if Dabi has ever considered the feelings of those left behind. Dabi counters with a burst of flames, and Mr. Compress manages to get behind Snatch, compressing him. Caught in the flames, Snatch can only transform the top half of his body into sand before meeting his end.

With the police distracted, Hydrax seizes the opportunity to step in. Her corrupted water manipulation allows her to form waves of destructive water, targeting any officers trying to intervene. She revels in the chaos, feeling the power surge through her, a stark contrast to your growing mastery of water.

Tomura confronts the restrained and defeated Overhaul. Kai Chisaki asks if Tomura has come to kill him, but Tomura reveals he intends to do something Overhaul would hate even more. He expresses his hatred for Kai’s cockiness. Compress shows off his new prosthetic arm, reminding Overhaul of his own helplessness.

Tomura reveals he has taken the Quirk-Killer bullets and touches Kai's arm, decaying it. As he cuts it off, he taunts Overhaul, claiming his hard work for his own. Hydrax, lingering in the shadows, watches Overhaul's breakdown with twisted satisfaction, feeling a sense of justice for her own past grievances.

Spinner tells the League to leave quickly as Kai panics, realizing he won’t be able to heal himself anymore. Kai breaks out into hives and screams in agony as the League of Villains walks away victorious, with Hydrax following closely behind, the tension of her hidden agenda palpable.

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You and Izuku Midoriya walk side by side, making your way to visit Mirio Togata after his release from the hospital. As you approach, you can't shake the heavy feeling in your chest, the memories of the battle still fresh in your mind. Izuku looks over at you, his expression a mix of determination and concern.

When you enter the room, you find Mirio spinning his legs with cheerful energy, trying to smile because that’s what Sir Nighteye would want. He tells you both, “We should try to smile for Eri as well.” Your heart aches at the sight of him trying to maintain a brave front.

Izuku’s gaze drops to the floor, and you can see the guilt weighing on him, the burden of Sir Nighteye’s death and Mirio’s lost abilities. “I should have done more,” he mutters, his voice thick with emotion. You reach out, placing a hand on his shoulder.

Mirio interrupts, his tone steady and reassuring. “You’re the hero, Midoriya. Eri can use her power to rewind me one day. I’ll be fine.” He looks at you, a flicker of hope in his eyes, and you nod, wanting to believe him.

You take a breath, trying to channel your own worries into words of comfort. “Mirio is right. We can’t dwell on the past. We have to keep moving forward.” You feel a flicker of resolve ignite within you, knowing that you must support both Izuku and Mirio during this difficult time.

After Eijiro Kirishima is discharged, you all meet him at the hospital doors. The atmosphere is heavy, but you can’t help but feel a sense of relief to be together again, despite the circumstances. Suddenly, police officers appear, asking you to accompany them to the station to answer questions about the Shie Hassaikai raid. You exchange glances with Izuku, knowing this isn’t over yet.

As you walk through the hospital corridors, your mind races with thoughts of the confrontation and the weight of everything that’s happened. You recall the chaos of the battle, how you fought alongside your friends, and how you barely managed to hold it together in the face of overwhelming danger.

Meanwhile, Shoto Todoroki and Katsuki Bakugo prepare to leave for their provisional license training course. Shoto urges them along, but Katsuki ignores him, demanding that Shoto walk behind, his trademark stubbornness shining through.

When the Work-Study group returns to Heights Alliance, a familiar warmth fills the room as you reunite with the rest of Class 1-A. Your classmates swarm Izuku, Ochaco, Tsuyu, Eijiro, and you. Tenya Iida reminds everyone to be considerate of their exhaustion, but Izuku insists you’re all okay.

Ochaco recalls her conversation with Shota about being unable to save Sir Nighteye and resolves to help save people in the future. You feel inspired by her determination, your resolve strengthening as you reflect on your own goals.

While everyone else spends time with the Work-Study group, you notice Katsuki and Shoto heading to bed early, their expressions serious. Your thoughts drift back to how short life can be, and an urgency builds within you. You know you need to tell Izuku about your feelings, that you both deserve closure. As you share quiet moments with your classmates, the emotional turmoil continues to swirl within you, the weight of everything hanging in the air like a storm waiting to break.

While you stand at the brink of your own feelings, knowing the time to act is drawing near. You take a deep breath, feeling the resolve settle in your heart. You and Izuku have a journey ahead of you, and you both need to find your way through the shadows of the past to reach the light.

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A/N: Word Count: ~1230, we dived deeper into the aftermath of the battle with the League of Villains, exploring the emotional turmoil experienced by our heroes as they confront their losses and the weight of their responsibilities. Mizushima faces her own inner struggles while grappling with her feelings for Izuku, setting the stage for pivotal moments to come.

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