Preparing for the Invasion ③ (Don't Let the Chapter Title Scare You, Things Move Quickly ==)

A few meters behind the group of reporters at the entrance of U.A. High School.

Shigaraki seemed somewhat displeased upon hearing Uraraka Shige's evasive words.

"You said you'd prove me wrong... but now you can't even do a simple task..."

Uraraka Shige shrugged, looking helpless.

"Well, well, you know, 'Quirk' is something that naturally has different strengths and weaknesses... Even though you just casually assigned me a task... it just so happens that it's not something I'm good at, so there's nothing I can do about it."

Shigaraki let out a slightly irritated "ha" and exhaled a breath of stale air.

Because there was a large group of reporters not far ahead, he didn't immediately lash out. Instead, he lowered his voice and spoke to Uraraka Shige in a threatening tone:

"Even so... you'd better prove your worth soon, otherwise, even if you're the helper the teacher can find for me, I'll crush you into dust."

Uraraka Shige maintained a smile, seemingly unconcerned about Shigaraki's threat, yet also appearing confident in proving her worth.

Seeing this, Shigaraki became even more agitated, and a hint of disgust appeared in his eyes as he looked at Uraraka Shige. However, he ultimately said nothing more, nor did he directly start a fight with Uraraka Shige on the spot.

He left Uraraka Shige and silently walked towards the group of reporters, his right hand fingers twitching slightly.

As for Uraraka Shige, after Shigaraki stepped forward and threw him behind, he seemed to lose control, his eyelids drooped slightly, his pupils rose, turning into a pair of dead fish eyes, before returning to normal in the next instant.

He felt disgusted with himself.

"I never wanted to join your damn 'League of Villains' in the first place. If it weren't for 'AFO'... Tch, once I'm strong enough, we'll see who's playing the submissive role in front of whom."

Even so, Uraraka Shige had to admit that, for the time being, Shigaraki's League of Villains Shigaraki stronger (compared to Uraraka Shige himself). Therefore, for the time being, he, Uraraka Shige, should continue to play the submissive role.

After Uraraka Shige continued to follow in Shigaraki's footsteps.

There's no way around it. If you're going to play the submissive role, you have to stand up straight even if you get beaten... Back then, Han Xin could endure the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs, Goujian went through the ordeal of sleeping on firewood and tasting gall. Although Uraraka Shige is far inferior to these two, it doesn't mean he can't learn from them and acquire some basic skills.

At least he could ensure that he was well disguised before he had the ability to overturn the table, leaving no obvious flaws.

Shigaraki, after arriving at the group of reporters, patiently listened to their complaints for a while before silently walking to the main entrance, placing his hand on the screen, and activating his 'Quirk'.

This security measure was originally designed to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering U.A. High School without a student ID or access pass. It consists of at least three 10cm alloy plates, so its sturdiness goes without saying.

Even with its current 'Quirk' capable of manipulating the Gravity of a four-ton object, Uraraka Shige must use the 'link' technique to detonate Gravity inside these alloy plates in order to destroy them layer by layer.

However, this seemingly indestructible U.A. High School Barrier began to Decay and collapse bit by bit after Shigaraki placed his hand on it, turning into a pile of unusable metal slag that could only be melted down and recast.

The power and terror of Shigaraki's 'Quirk' can be seen from this alone; it's as if his 'Quirk' was born for destruction and annihilation!

No wonder 'AFO' thinks he's the one who came into the world with Twistedness.

"You can go in for the interview now."

Whether it was for cover or for some other purpose, Shigaraki said this to the stunned reporters before taking the lead and stepping into the prestigious school that had produced many famous heroes such as All Might and Endeavor, and whose status was among the best in the country.

Then, as if they had just woken up, the group of reporters swarmed into the university, which was practically a training ground for heroes.

Uraraka Shige ended up in last place. Looking at the shattered metal debris scattered on the ground near the main entrance, he sighed inexplicably, lost in thought, seemingly reminiscing about something...

Was he lamenting that taking this step would make him a complete 'enemy,' unable to return to a normal life? Or was he prematurely contemplating his future and the fate of his family in this life?

Regardless of the answer, Uraraka Shige is still not strong enough and still appears weak at this moment, actually has no choice at all.

Therefore, he finally took this step, as an intruder, as an 'enemy,' uninvited, and 'malicious' intrusion into this 'hero' high school.

Before that, the only thing he did was to tear off both sleeves of his shirt and wrap them around his face, revealing only his eyes, which, though radiating a little light, appeared rather dim.

Perhaps this was the only struggle he could muster in his vulnerable situation?

"Uraraka Shige, the news that All Might has joined this school as a teacher has been confirmed. Now, you and Tomura Shigaraki will split up and find All Might's class schedule. Also, I have a Radio Wave type Quirk user here who will remotely assist you in your search."

After sneaking around the school for about ten minutes, the school's alarms had been blaring incessantly.

Thanks to this, the students and teachers in the school became either flustered or busy, so Uraraka Shige was not discovered by anyone along the way.

Just then, the communicator in Uraraka Shige. Fortunately, no one was around, so Uraraka Shige simply stood still and received the call.

Upon receiving the message from the Kurogiri, Uraraka Shige responded immediately on the spot.

"Ah, I see... Although investigation isn't exactly my forte either, I'll do my best."

After replying, Uraraka Shige was about to put the communicator back in his pocket when, just a moment later, another voice came from the communicator.

That was Shigaraki finally unable to suppress his inner turmoil, and in order to vent, he expressed his utter disgust and disdain for Uraraka Shige.

"Ugh~ You're good at nothing, always making excuses and shirking responsibility. What are you even good at?! You're such a useless brat!"

Then the communicator suddenly went silent, and after a moment, it was Shigaraki's voice that came through again.

"... Uraraka Shige, you'd better prove your worth soon... you'd better prove as soon as possible whether you're qualified to assist me... I'm getting fed up with you, you brat."

"Well, yes, it won't be long before you see my worth."

Uraraka Shige's voice seemed to carry a slight chuckle...

But in reality, at this moment, Uraraka Shige, who was holding the communicator, was expressionless as he took a relatively thick branch from the tree next to him, placed his left hand on it, activated his 'Quirk' and used his hand to forcefully trim the branch into the shape of a sheathless wakizashi.

"Hmm... maybe I should carry a 'knife' with me..."