Bloodthirsty Muscle Man

Kota still remembers that day.

In the dimly lit room, the television was reporting the murder of Pro Hero Water Hose. He huddled under the table, staring blankly at the television.

Kota was still young, but at that moment he understood that his parents would never come back.

He clearly remembered the enemy's appearance as described on television: about two meters tall, with short blond hair, a strong, muscular body, a simple enhancement-type Quirk, and a laceration in his left eye from his battle with Water Hose.

That person's appearance is somewhat similar to Bakugo's, which is why Kota feels competitive towards Bakugo, thinking that if he could defeat Bakugo, he might be able to avenge his parents one day.

But unexpectedly, this day came so soon. The person in front of him was indeed him; Kota would not mistake him. The strongest evidence was the crack in his left eye socket, and now embedded in his eye socket was a terrifying prosthetic eye!

Kota roared angrily, "I know you! You're the criminal codenamed 'Muscular,' the one who killed my parents!"

"Oh?" Muscular tossed aside his mask, tilting his head in surprise. "Didn't expect I'd become this famous? I've killed way too many people. Who are your parents?"

Kota trembled all over, unsure whether it was from fear or excitement at seeing the enemy who had killed his parents.

Kota glared at the other man with hatred. "Wow... Water Hose, that's the name of my parents' heroes!"

Muscular paused for a moment, then revealed an excited smile. His left arm, now covered by bare outer muscles, encased his already thick arm, turning it into a bright red fist!

Kota was startled by the other person's change and took a step back.

"Water Hose... that name sounds familiar." Muscular touched his left eye socket with his right hand, grinning maliciously. "My eye was destroyed because of them. Why are you looking at me with hatred? I've never hated them."

"To repay them, kid, you can reunite with them down there!" Muscular's enormous fist swung out and smashed towards Kota!

However, Muscular's attack missed Kota, as a figure darted out from the side, grabbed Kota, and rolled away to dodge the blow.

"Katsuki Bakugo!" Kota looked at the person who appeared in front of him in surprise. "How did you get here? It's dangerous here, let's get out of here!"

"Enough talk. If I hadn't come, you brat would probably be dead by now." Bakugo put Kota down, turned to face Muscular, and said calmly, "I just wanted to take this naughty kid back, but I didn't expect to find the enemy here. You started the fire down the mountain, didn't you? What was your purpose?"

"Katsuki Bakugo... you're a brat from U.A. High School, on our list." Muscular wasn't angry, and said, counting on his fingers, "According to Kurogiri, you're quite a troublesome brat."

"Kurogiri..." Bakugo recalled how he had pinned Kurogiri to the floor during the USJ incident, and his eyes narrowed. "You're League of Villains of Villains, right?"

"Not bad, you have a good eye!" Muscular laughed heartily. "Kid, want to join us? Although our target this time is Crow Head, I'm sure they'd welcome you too!"

Bakugo's heart sank. The League of Villains' target was Tokoyami, but only he knew this. He had to take care of this guy as soon as possible and pass the message out.

"Stop talking nonsense! Who would want to join a disgusting organization like yours!" Bakugo roared as he charged at Muscular.

Kota shouted anxiously, "Bakugo, his Quirk is Muscle Enhancement! Be careful! My mom and dad died because of him!"

"Well done!" Muscular laughed and took a step forward, his muscular arm meeting Bakugo's fiery palm!

"This guy underestimated me!" Bakugo smirked. He had never intended to confront a power-type fighter head-on!

At the instant the fist and palm collided, Bakugo placed his other hand below, causing an explosion. Using the force of the explosion, he propelled his body upwards, just managing to dodge Muscular's punch!

Then, to the other's astonishment, Bakugo grinned and placed his hand on his face, sparks flying—

"Go to hell!"

The sweat that had accumulated on his palms from running all the way exploded and hit the guy squarely in the face. Even if it wasn't a serious injury, it would definitely cause a concussion. Then he quickly took Kota and left, finding Mandalay to tell him that the other party's target was Tokoyami's Crow Head...

Bakugo had a triumphant smile on his face, but just as he was about to pull his hand away from Muscular's face, his arm was grabbed by a muscular hand.

As the smoke cleared, Muscular, whose head was covered by muscles, was revealed, Bakugo's smile froze.

The muscles on Muscular's head twitched and receded, returning to his neck. He moved his neck, and his head, dripping blood, looked at Bakugo with a terrifying smile.

"Kid, that attack was pretty good, but your strength is still too weak; it didn't break through my defense at all."

The moment Bakugo's hand gripped Muscular's, Muscular's Quirk "Muscle Augmentation" manipulated the muscles in his neck to cover his face. However, Bakugo's attack came suddenly, and although Muscular reacted quickly, his left cheek was still injured, and his prosthetic left eye became a hollow.

Bakugo tried to break free, roaring as he unleashed a barrage of explosive attacks on Muscular, but his muscles blocked them all. His attacks were futile, as Muscular held onto his hand without moving an inch.

Muscular's right arm was covered in muscles; he grabbed Bakugo's arm and Bakugo against the left-hand stone wall—once, twice, three times.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Muscular released Bakugo and, as if kicking a dead dog, used his muscular right foot to kick Bakugo in front of Kota.

Kota was already stunned by Muscular's brutality. Seeing Bakugo being kicked in front of him, he quickly got up from the ground and shook Bakugo: "Hey, are you alright!?"

Bakugo tossed Kota behind him, then stood up while spitting out mouthfuls of blood, his eyes grave. "Cough cough... You're pretty strong. I guess this is how you tortured Water Hose before you died."

"That's right!" Muscular spread his arms wide, laughing loudly, "What I love most is that unwilling look in your eyes, clearly unable to beat me but refusing to give up. I love tormenting people like you who don't know what strength is, and I love seeing you cough up blood!"

"Powerful? Heh, you think you're so powerful?" Bakugo sneered. "You only dare to mess with students like me. You'd probably be scared out of your wits if you saw All Might."