an ODST among Heroes.

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Shigaraki watched with a twisted smile as Pluton swatted Pro Hero Thirteen into the wall, the impact leaving a deep crater. The hulking Brute then turned and grabbed Aizawa by the head, effortlessly hurling him across the facility, sending him crashing into the far wall. Everything was going perfectly—almost. One of the students had managed to escape the initial chaos, but Shigaraki was certain that Pluton’s overwhelming strength would be more than enough to handle any reinforcements, even All Might himself.

But before he could bask in victory, a missile suddenly struck Pluton, briefly halting the massive creature.

"So, the intel about a soldier in armor attending U.A. was accurate," Kurogiri mused, watching as Izuku in his Yggdrasil unit stepped forward.

Shigaraki grinned, eyes gleaming with excitement. "This new DLC has proven to be a much better alternative to Nomu."

Kurogiri, however, remained cautious. "That remains to be seen," he replied, noting how this "soldier" was not backing down. Instead, Izuku was shouting commands to his classmates, directing them into formation and guiding them on how to handle the villains swarming around them. To Kurogiri's surprise, the students quickly rallied, incapacitating villain after villain under Izuku's direction.

This would not do. Shigaraki clenched his fists in frustration, his eyes narrowing as he screamed, "PLUTON! Get rid of them!"

The towering brute let out a guttural roar, eyes locked on the students, and charged with terrifying speed. Villains scrambled out of his way, knowing better than to be caught in his path. But Izuku stood firm, meeting Pluton’s charge head-on as he continued coordinating his classmates, his voice cutting through the chaos.

“Bakugo! Draw him to the left with your explosions—aim for his legs!” Izuku commanded. “Todoroki, create an ice wall to slow his momentum!”

As Bakugo blasted away, Pluton stumbled, skidding over Todoroki’s ice, giving Kirishima and Sero a chance to flank him, launching a joint attack. But Pluton’s sheer power made him difficult to contain, and he broke free with a violent swing, sending the students flying.

“This soldier... he’s actually making a difference,” Kurogiri observed, an edge of concern creeping into his voice.

Shigaraki, however, was losing his patience. “I don’t care! Pluton is stronger than any of them! He’ll crush them all!”

As Pluton regained his balance and prepared for another assault, Izuku braced himself, knowing this battle was far from over. He glanced at his classmates, their determination unwavering despite their injuries.

“Everyone, stay focused! We’ve got this!” Izuku yelled, rallying the students for one last push against the towering brute. The fight had only just begun, and they were determined to make it through together.

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Iida burst through the school doors, breathless and wide-eyed. In the teacher's lounge, Daisy, who was sipping her tea, looked up in surprise.

"Iida," she said, setting her cup down, "you're supposed to be at the USJ."

"Ma’am, we were attacked," Iida managed, catching his breath. "Villains—and Covenant forces!"

The atmosphere shifted instantly, tension snapping through the room. Every teacher rose to their feet, faces hardening. Without a word, they exchanged glances, each silently calculating the quickest way to reach their students.

Daisy’s expression shifted from shock to steely resolve as she stood. "Stay here, Iida. I’m going to suit up," she said, her voice unwavering.

Iida nodded, watching as Daisy strode briskly from the room, heading toward the secured equipment area where her armor was stored. A moment later, the alarms rang through the school, signaling an emergency. The remaining teachers—Aizawa, Present Mic, Midnight—immediately sprang into action, coordinating rescue efforts and strategizing how to approach the situation at USJ.

Within minutes, Daisy reappeared, now clad in her sleek combat armor. Her helmet visor glowed faintly as she powered it on, checking her weapon systems.

“Let’s move!” she commanded, her voice reverberating through the helmet speakers. She and the other teachers hurried out, with Daisy leading the way, her mind focused solely on reaching their students and facing down the enemies that dared threaten them.

As they rushed towards the exit, Iida remained behind, clenching his fists with determination. The battle at USJ had escalated into something far beyond what any of them had expected, but now, with reinforcements on the way, hope surged. The cavalry was coming.

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Alarms blared inside Izuku’s suit as he struggled to stay conscious, his vision blurring in and out. A devastating hit from Pluton’s mouth-mounted beam had left him battered, his armor barely holding together. His attempts to contain the monstrous Jiralhanae had failed; whatever experimental enhancements Pluton had, they were specifically designed to kill Spartans. Izuku gritted his teeth, feeling the sting of helplessness—Pluton was simply too powerful.

Through the haze, he heard a booming, familiar voice.

“Have no fear, for I am here!” All Might’s words cut through the chaos, igniting a spark of hope.

Shigaraki’s lips curled into a twisted grin as he watched All Might’s arrival. "Perfect timing," he sneered. "Pluton! Tear All Might apart! Leave no trace!”

Pluton roared, charging All Might with the force of a living battering ram. But All Might stood his ground, meeting Pluton’s brutal onslaught with a powerful punch that sent the Jiralhanae skidding back. The clash of titans shook the entire USJ facility, metal groaning under the strain as All Might traded blow for blow with the unstoppable behemoth. Meanwhile, the other pro heroes arrived, swiftly taking down the remaining villains scattered across the battlefield.

The battle raged on, each impact like thunder, until finally, All Might managed a powerful, decisive punch, sending Pluton hurtling out of the USJ grounds. The villain’s massive form disappeared in the distance, crashing into the earth outside with a tremor that echoed through the building.

From a distance, Shigaraki watched in horror, his hands clawing at his face. “No! No! No!” he shrieked, his rage boiling over as he saw his prized weapon defeated.

"We must leave, young master," Kurogiri urged, appearing beside him. With a final, hate-filled glare at All Might, Shigaraki vanished with Kurogiri, leaving the battlefield in disarray.

As the dust settled, Daisy rushed toward Izuku, who lay motionless on the ground, his armor battered and scorched. She knelt beside him, her face softening as she assessed his injuries. Gently, she opened his suit, and her heart sank—Izuku was gravely wounded and unresponsive, slipping into a coma from his injuries. Without hesitation, she injected a dose of bio-foam into his wounds, stabilizing him just enough for transport.

Carefully lifting him, Daisy carried Izuku toward the approaching paramedics, her face resolute. She whispered softly, “Hold on, Izuku. You fought well. You’re a hero.”

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