Apotheosis

The Deal

CHAPTER NINE: THE DEAL

"What is this?" All for One asked. He had brought Izuku to him again to discuss his progress and after the conversation the boy presented him with a box. When he opened it appeared to be some sort of metal mask the front of which resembled a crude skull with tubes attached to the back.

"It's a special helmet I made, basically it's like a portable life support machine you can wear," Izuku explained showing his invention off. "I wanted to thank you for believing in me sir, so I made this device so you could leave this room if you want, for up to an hour at least," he really wanted to help the first person to have faith in him. Even though he was a villain, he looked up to All for One.

"I should be the one giving you gifts," Sensei smiled. "I don't know what you said to Tomura a while ago, but it seems he's finally growing and thinking for himself."

"Yes I'm glad to see him properly motivated too." Izuku was happy mainly because Shigaraki didn't really need him much anymore to help plan things out. He was doing it all himself which left Izuku more free time in his lab. Which was good because he had to rebuild the Forge after it blew up creating the space stone.

"Are you sure you won't reconsider me giving you a quirk?" All for One repeated the offer he gave the boy when they first met.

"It's a very generous offer Sensei, the old me would have jumped at the chance, but I still have to decline," The boy smiled gratefully. "I want to prove my point to the world that quirks aren't as special or great that everyone makes them out to be. When I defeat Allmight, I want him to look me in the eyes and know that a quirkless kid that he deemed worthless like the rest of society beat him," Sensei chuckled at that. The kid was going to make a wonderful villain in the future.

"As you wish," All for One took the mask from the box and placed on the table by his side. It might come in use later. "Good luck with your internship Izuku," The boy flinched at that, but quickly remembered that the man knew almost all about him including what went on at his school.

"Thank you sir." Izuku bowed politely and left through the open portal.

| MUSUTAFU CITY-NEXT DAY |

"Here we go," plastering a smile on his face Izuku straightened the tie of his dark green suit. Today was the first day of his internship at 'Geonosis Tech', a large company that made support items for heroes, but most notably they were the ones that built battle robots and drones for hero school training. Apparently the villain bots used in the U.A entrance exam and sports festival were designed and built here.

First they wanted to see a portfolio of his designs then a demonstration of the devices he built so far. After that they would decide what they wanted to do with Izuku during the internship. According to his teacher Kinzoku he was the youngest student accepted into this company. They would either have him do basic grunt work or if they were impressed more advanced stuff.

Walking pass the large outdoor fountain Izuku approached the glass door of the tall building of Geonosis Tech carrying a metal briefcase. When he entered he ignored the extravagant lobby area and walked over to the front desk.

"May I help you?" the man behind the desk questioned.

"Izuku Midoriya. I'm here for the internship." He smiled pleasantly.

"Ah yes, right this way," the man escorted Izuku to the elevator. While they were going up the escort tried to engage the boy in conversation. "Are you happy to get an internship in the second largest hero support company?"

"Indeed I am." Very happy in fact. This was the gateway to achieving his ultimate goal. The League of Villain's resources were starting to run dry for him. Plus Izuku needed another location to work on his infinity stones. If he could gain the company's approval and trust then he would have it.