Reinforcements: Shoto Todoroki

Endeavor was in high spirits lately, and he couldn't hide his smile as he looked at his son walking beside him; the flames on his chest, which served as decorations, burned even brighter.

"Hey, can you stop laughing? It's disgusting," Shoto Todoroki said coldly.

Endeavor's expression froze upon hearing this, and his smile vanished. Although his son was beginning to accept him, he still needed more practice...

After the Sports Festival, Shoto Todoroki accepted an invitation from Endeavor Agency to practice using Quirk switching at their office.

Seeing that Shoto Todoroki was no longer averse to using fire, Endeavor was overjoyed, even more certain that Shoto's future achievements were limitless and that he would definitely be able to defeat All Might and become the number one Pro Hero.

However, his use of flames was still too rudimentary. Although the power was great, the precision was lacking, making it easy for opponents to find his weaknesses, just like when he fought against Jilan Jiyu at the Sports Festival.

Jilan did not accept the invitation from the agency he had specifically sent him, but instead went to an obscure agency in Tottori Prefecture, a place where crime was rare, which disappointed Endeavor.

Endeavor's reason for inviting Jilan was simple: he was just curious about him. Curious about the pure malice behind him, curious about why he happened to be at the crime scene...

If Jilan were here, he might be able to let Shoto with him and quickly discover his shortcomings. But since the other party did not accept, the only option is for Shoto to have real combat experience. Coincidentally, he is currently tracking a criminal.

"Let's go, we're going to Hosu City to find the Hero Killer," Endeavor suddenly said to Shoto Todoroki was practicing diligently in the dojo behind the agency.

"Given his consistent modus operandi, he must still be hiding somewhere in Hosu City. Although we don't know why he temporarily stopped killing, he will definitely continue to commit crimes."

"Why are you so sure?" Shoto Todoroki, somewhat puzzled.

Endeavor turned and went out the door.

"Because I can't be wrong, that's the look in the eyes of a thought criminal who sees murder as a way to achieve his ideals."

Upon arriving in Hosu City, Shoto Todoroki noticed several other Pro Hero patrolling the area. Aside from large gatherings like the Sports Festival, there was only one reason why so many Pro Hero would appear in the same place: a serious case had occurred there!

Endeavor noticed Shoto Todoroki's gaze. "The existence of Hero Killer has made all the Pro Hero feel insecure. The credibility of heroes is constantly disappearing. After all... if even heroes can be killed so easily, who can save the people?"

"So what do you think?" Shoto Todoroki asked.

"If the Hero Killer isn't eliminated, society will inevitably undergo a huge change because of him... So I must stand up before that happens; it's my responsibility as a top Pro Hero."

Shoto Todoroki looked at Endeavor, whose serious expression truly exuded the aura of a hero. Even though Shoto Todoroki deeply resented what his father had done to him and his mother, he had to admit that Endeavor was a qualified Pro Hero.

Suddenly, the people in front of them panicked, screaming as if attacked by monsters and Shoto Todoroki towards Todoroki and his group, seeking help.

"Something's happened!" Endeavor strode forward, turning back to shout, "Shoto, stay close to me, I'll show you what a hero is!"

Shoto Todoroki followed Endeavor for a while when he suddenly received a message on his phone. Without hesitation, he turned and ran.

"Shoto, where are you going!"

Shoto Todoroki didn't turn around. "My friend might be in danger in the alley at 4210 Wangjiang Road. If you've resolved things on your end, send Pro Hero over to help. With your abilities, you should be able to finish this quickly, right?"

Our gaze returns to the alleyway.

"I refuse," Midoriya said firmly, "I will not abandon any of them!"

Iida, his face pressed to the ground, shouted, "Midoriya, watch out! Don't get cut! I can't move!"

"Is it Quirk activated by slashing...?" Midoriya, his entire body crackling with green electricity, charged towards Hero Killer like a bolt of lightning. "Then, as long as I don't get cut!"

"... In that case, I won't hold back."

Stain a step forward, and his long sword slashed out instantly, heading straight for Midoriya's body!

"I can do it, I can do it..."

Midoriya silently chanted in his mind, the green lightning on his body shining even brighter. He instantly accelerated and slid to dodge the slash, bursting out from under Hero Killer. Then, he slapped the ground with his left hand, twisting his body in mid-air, and swung his right hand heavily toward Stain's face!

"What!?"

Stain was hit in the face and his body bent backward. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Midoriya used Stain's body to do a pole vault, rolled several times on the ground, and returned to the original position!

"I did it!" Midoriya's face lit up with surprise. "This way of using my Quirk really works!"

"Hehe..." Stain smiled, held the knife up to his face, and licked it with his tongue—"Thump!" Midoriya's arm gave way, and he collapsed to the ground!

Midoriya forced himself to turn his head and saw a small scratch on his arm. He gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it, I still got slashed!?"

"You're not bad, but you're still lacking in strength. You're just trying to avoid my sight and finish me off in one blow. There are many people in this world who like to talk big, but you deserve my leniency."

Stain, dragging his sword, swept past Midoriya and stood before Iida. "Ingenium, you have a good friend. But this is the last time you'll see him..."

Stain raised his knife, determined this time to kill the sacrifice!

"Stop!" Midoriya clenched his fists, his heart filled with regret. "If only I were stronger...!"

A roaring flame surged into the alley the instant Stain drew his sword, heading straight for Stain's face!

Stain felt the heat wave coming towards him, gritted his teeth and gave up the opportunity, jumping back a few steps to dodge the sudden attack.

Midoriya exclaimed in surprise, "Tsunade-kun, what are you doing here!"

"Midoriya, you should have written the address in more detail in this situation." Shoto Todoroki stood at the alley entrance, flames still wrapped around his left arm, his right hand holding up a phone displaying Midoriya's location. "This is my first time here, I'm so late."

"One annoying person after another is getting in my way, it's really irritating..."

"Don't worry, the Pro Hero will be here soon."

Shoto Todoroki ran forward, and a block of ice covering the alley appeared beneath his right leg. In an instant, it surged to the spot where the people lying on the ground were, and the ice block rose up instantly, forming a trapezoidal ice platform that carried the people to his front as if they were skating!

Shoto Todoroki's left arm erupted in flames again, forcing Stain back with a single blow, and he stood in front of the group, making a declaration.

I won't let you hurt them.