Wings of Awakening

Part 50

In the League hideout, two days had passed since the failed kidnapping of Bakugo and the successful abduction of Ragdoll during the forest training camp attack by the Vanguard Squad. The remaining League of Villains members sat around the bar, watching U.A.'s press conference. On the screen, Principal Nezu, Mr. Aizawa, and Vlad King issued public apologies for the breach of security and reassured everyone that Ragdoll would be rescued soon. They also announced that U.A. would become a boarding school to prevent future abductions.

Shigaraki clicked off the TV with a cold smile. "Even if the mission failed, we succeeded in damaging the heroes' reputation," he said, addressing the others. "Nezu's security upgrades will make another direct attack on U.A. challenging," Spinner observed.

Shigaraki wasn't concerned. "Don't worry about that," he said. "With the news spreading, we can rally more villains to our cause. We'll find a way to bypass any security they set up."

Suddenly, they heard a knock at the door. "Pizza delivery!" called a voice from outside.

"Did anyone order a pizza?" Toga asked, perking up. "I'm kind of hungry."

Before anyone could respond, All Might crashed through the opposite wall, sending debris flying. The League members were caught off guard as Kamui Woods swung in, using his Lacquered Chain Prison to bind them in one swift move. Kurogiri attempted to create an escape portal, but his efforts were thwarted by Kamui's swift restraints.

Dabi prepared to incinerate the bindings with his blue flames, but Gran Torino blitzed in, landing a sharp kick to Dabi's head and knocking him out cold. In a matter of moments, the League was pinned down, unable to escape.

The heroes moved quickly. Edgeshot, who had disguised himself as the pizza delivery man, used his Foldabody Quirk to slip through the door's cracks, unlocking it from the inside. Police officers and additional Pro Heroes stormed in, surrounding the villains. Outside, Endeavor was visibly frustrated.

"Why am I stuck out here while you lead the charge, All Might?" he barked.

Detective Naomasa responded calmly, "You have a better vantage point out here to intercept any villains who try to flee, Endeavor."

Grudgingly, Endeavor nodded, acknowledging the logic.

Inside, All Might scanned the room, frowning. "Where is Ragdoll?" he demanded.

Shigaraki, smirking, replied, "She's not here."

Tomura gestured to Kurogiri, urging him to summon the Nomus, but nothing happened. Confused, Shigaraki turned to Kurogiri, who was struggling against Kamui Woods' restraints. All Might's expression darkened. "We've already taken your Nomu factory. It's over," he said, his voice echoing in the stunned silence. "If Ragdoll isn't here, she's at your secondary hideout."

All Might declared that the League's game was over, but Shigaraki just laughed, his expression defiant. "No," Shigaraki snarled. "This is just the beginning. We will tear down the society you cherish, piece by piece."

As he tried to summon Kurogiri for another escape attempt, Edgeshot's body darted like a blur, piercing Kurogiri's form and knocking him unconscious from the inside.

Gran Torino quickly moved in, identifying and calling out each of the League members by their real names—except for Dabi's. The Police had pieced together their identities from their prior operations and raids. "Tell us, Shigaraki," Gran Torino demanded, "where is All For One?"

Shigaraki's face contorted with rage and anguish. Memories of his painful past flashed before his eyes—the day no hero came to save him, the day his master had found him instead. His fury boiled over, and he let out a guttural scream, cursing All Might and everything he stood for.