Preparations Before the Invasion Incident ①

Inside the dimly lit 'bar'.

Shigaraki sat on the stool in the center of the bar, while Kurogiri stood on the other side of the bar, directly opposite Shigaraki.

Meanwhile, Uraraka Shige sat at the far end of the bar, some distance away from them, quietly watching the television not far away. The television was showing a news report about All Might saving others from some 'enemies' once again.

In the context of All Might's status as the 'Symbol of Justice,' this is undoubtedly very inspiring news. It lets people know that he is still alive, that justice still exists, and it makes people feel more at ease...

However, this is only true for some people; for others, it is not the case.

"All Might... All Might... All Might!!!"

Upon hearing about All Might's appearance in the news, Shigaraki turned his head away at some point, his eyes filled with hatred.

"Ah, ah! All Might!... Sir, how much longer will your preparations take... I'm already..."

'Beep~'

Just as Shigaraki was getting agitated by the news of All Might saving people, Uraraka Shige watch the news, suddenly emitted a sound similar to that of an old-fashioned television when changing channels, and then the entire screen was filled with black background and purple text.

"No matter how many times I watch it, I still feel very uncomfortable. Watching All Might's news on a TV I modified... oh well, after all, he's someone I personally investigated..."

The voice coming from the television was 'AFO', delivering good news to Shigaraki.

"Speaking of which... Diao, bring Uraraka Shige and Kurogiri back with you. I've already gathered a group of people for you, and you need to come and take them over in person."

"Are you ready, teacher?"

Upon hearing this news, Shigaraki went from being agitated to becoming slightly excited.

"Yes, I've made all the preparations. Now you can proceed as you see fit. Also, my husband and I have collaborated on an excellent creation, which we named the Nomu. We need you to bring it along this time and find an opportunity to test its performance."

"Nomu?"

Shigaraki seemed somewhat puzzled by this name.

On the other end of the television, 'AFO' didn't offer a detailed explanation, but instead urged Shigaraki to get moving.

"That's right, it's a work specifically designed to counter All Might, used to measure All Might's current strength, the Nomu... The specific details aren't really suitable to be explained in this way. Let's wait until you arrive before giving a more detailed explanation. Don't keep me waiting, Tomura Shigaraki."

After 'AFO' finished speaking, the TV beeped again, then switched back to the news channel that Uraraka Shige had been watching earlier.

However, he was destined to be unable to continue reading this news.

"... Open the door, Kurogiri, the teacher is still waiting over there... Uraraka Shige, turn off the TV, you're coming too."

Shigaraki stood up and said this to Kurogiri, while glancing at Uraraka Shige, who was sitting at the end of the bar and seemed to be planning to watch the news for a while longer.

"... Ah, I see... But actually, it's okay if just the two of you go, right? Or how about I stay here and look after the 'home'?"

Uraraka Shige was somewhat reluctant to go with him to see 'AFO'. He always felt that standing next to 'AFO' would give him an extremely dangerous feeling.

However, his reason was clearly not very good, as Shigaraki didn't even question it and directly asked Uraraka Shige a question in return.

"Do you intend to disobey your master's orders, Uraraka Shige?"

"Well..."

In the end Uraraka Shige could only sigh... Shigaraki had already said so, if he refused, some unpleasant things might happen... It was better not to do that before going to see 'AFO'.

After Uraraka Shige sighing, a look of helplessness mixed with grievance appeared on her face.

"... Don't make it sound so serious, I was just saying it casually..."

Seeing the renewed impatience on Shigaraki's face, Uraraka Shige cursed inwardly, but quickly changed his tune on the surface.

"... Actually, what I meant was that we definitely have to go, so why don't we leave now?"

... Hmm, even that short guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, Uraraka Shige, has finally learned to say one thing and mean another... It's almost like he's raised a son who's gone astray; it's really a bit heartbreaking...

Shigaraki listened to Uraraka Shige's rapidly changing words, glanced at him again with a hint of annoyance in his eyes, then turned away and stepped into the portal summoned by the Kurogiri without looking back.

Uraraka Shige followed closely behind without hesitation.

The view in front of him suddenly turned pitch black, but this darkness only lasted for a moment. In the next instant, the black smoke around Uraraka Shige dissipated, and Uraraka Shige found himself in an open space that looked like a suburban quarry.

There was absolutely no feeling of weightlessness, dizziness, or disorientation, and no illusion like being hit on the back of the head by Great Sage Sun's staff. It was just like taking a normal step forward, and then, in a flash, the whole world reset... and you were in another place.

"So it's here?"

Uraraka Shige was somewhat surprised.

Because this place was quite familiar to him... The empty little house where he was teleported by the Kurogiri after his third escape from the Discipline Prison was a 'staff break room' here.

Meanwhile, the open space was already densely packed with one Quirk individual after another. Judging from their restless demeanor and eager expressions, everyone here was clearly an enemy.

"Well done, awesome, didn't keep me waiting long."

The sudden sound from behind startled Uraraka Shige, who Uraraka Shige turned around.

At this moment, 'AFO' was wearing the same mask he wore during the Battle of Kamino in the original story, and he was standing behind Uraraka Shige and the other two, directly in front of the two hundred or so 'enemies' in the open space.

The sudden appearance of Uraraka Shige and his two companions caused a slight disturbance among the 'enemies' present.

'AFO' didn't care about this little disturbance and spoke to Shigaraki:

"Toriya, these are the men I recruited for you. Now I'm handing them all over to you. Let me see what you can do with them. Let me see what you're capable of now, Tomura Shigaraki... I'm looking forward to it."