Another Form of Power

Foundation

Even with the extra members of the League around, it's been quieter in the bar without Izuku... Imoku as he's known now. As expected, Sensei had made sure he had the appropriate papers and had told his contacts to set Imoku Kakurete up in the system. Imoku just walked into his directorships as if he owned the companies... Which on paper, he did. After that, we didn't see him much. He only dropped in when he could afford to get away. A man who runs those businesses has no right to be in a bar like mine. I like my bar but I can admit that.

Imoku was the one to suggest another way of keeping contact. In the aftermath of Stain the League gained new members. Izuku, despite his previous quirkless status was always interested in quirks. He knew what their abilities were. Himiko Toga can change her form when she ingests someone's blood. Imoku suggested that she be set up as his wife.

Sensei didn't like that idea but the concept was good. Toga won't be Izuku's wife. It has too much exposure and she is... flighty is probably the best way of saying it. Instead Toga will be his mother, and Imoku, being the good boy that he is, will have dinner with her once a week. That way he can keep in communication with us, and we can keep comms up with him. And it reinforces his image.

Toga likes the idea but she has always had something of a soft spot for Izuku even though she's only met him a couple of times, even though he was much older than her. I think it was because he never let her get away with shit. Or maybe she just likes older men?

The small unit has already been purchased and Mrs Kakurete already exists in the system. According to the records, Imoku bought his mother the apartment several years ago.

I wonder sometimes if he misses his real mother. He has never mentioned her. He is fourteen, maybe fifteen now despite how old his body looks and despite the information Sensei has put in his head. I think he must but... Sensei said it best. Izuku's dedication is admirable. It is worthy of respect. Maybe that's how Izuku already learned the lessons Tomura is still learning.

I only hope Tomura learns them in time. I get the feeling there is something coming.

But, that could just be my pessimism. Still, you don't get a long career without listening to your feelings.

-afop-

"You've done what?" The voice echoed around the room, catching the attention of almost everyone there. The only one who didn't look to the speaker was the boy tied in the middle of the bar. He was still unconscious. One thing the outraged question made clear was that one of the lessons Sensei had had Izuku learn was oration. He had put an impressive amount of emotion into his voice. That was a good thing. He was talking to crowds in a bid to be elected.

"He'll join us," Tomura was certain. He gestured his his hand towards the boy who was tied in the chair. The boy was in his hero suit, though the large gauntlets he had previously worn had been removed.

"No. He won't." Izuku was certain. "He's not even a poor replacement for Muscular! How did he get taken out anyway?"

There was silence from the bar.

"The Rescue Heroes," Kurogiri told Izuku. "Though we got Ragdoll."

He seemed to think about it for a moment, working out what the battle would have been like in his mind before he nodded. Muscular was strong but the Wild Wild Pussycats had experience and teamwork. "I still can't believe this is why you cancelled dinner with Toga this week," he huffed.

"Oh, baby-boy! You do care!" Toga purred, licking at one of her knives.

No one commented on that. The rest of the League just watched. They weren't certain who this man was. Most of them had never seen him. Looking at him, Izuku was far too well dressed to be here but he was. His obvious familiarity with Tomura and Kurogiri was throwing them off guard.