The League of Villains' Persuasion

The reporter persisted. "Mr. Eraser Head, you just spoke about the students' safety, but you seem to have incited the students to fight when the incident occurred. Please tell us what your intentions were?"

Aizawa leaned down and spoke into the microphone, "Since we didn't have a complete grasp of the situation at the time, I made this judgment in order to avoid the worst-case scenario."

"What do you mean by the worst-case scenario? Twenty-six people injured, one kidnapped—isn't that the worst-case scenario?"

The press conference was still ongoing, but Midoriya and the others couldn't stand it anymore. Whether it was the audience around them or the reporters asking questions, they all seemed to be treating U.A. High School. as an outsider and were constantly targeting U.A. High School.

However, they were all surprised when they discovered that the principal was now working hard with the police to search for the enemy's location, even though the League of Villains' location had been confirmed and an attack was about to take place!

Jilan Jiyu hid behind Midoriya and the others like a passerby. He naturally saw the press conference, but he wasn't surprised because it was part of the plan.

When the press conference attracted national attention, leading the enemy to believe that they were well hidden and had not been discovered, All Might and other Pro Hero, along with the police, suddenly appeared from their concealed positions, instantly arriving at the enemy's lair and catching them completely off guard.

The strategy of feigning an attack on one side while secretly advancing another is the framework for this Tokoyami rescue plan.

Midoriya and the others probably realized this, and had already left the crowd, running towards the Kamino Ward.

It seems I'll be busy for a while longer. Jilan shrugged and followed.

"What are they thinking? Even though U.A. High School. didn't do well this time, isn't the real enemy the League of Villains?! The people and U.A. High School. should be allies on the same side!"

In an alleyway where only a person could pass sideways, Kirishima leaned forward, grumbling as he slammed his fist against the concrete wall, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Yaoyorozu sighed, "After all, in the eyes of the public, in All Might's era, the word 'danger' is too distant. What they see now is that U.A. High School. has failed to protect their students, and they are questioning this top university."

Midoriya suddenly asked, "If I were to say, what would society be like if All Might were gone?"

Iida, somewhat puzzled, "Midoriya, why would you ask such a strange question? All Might is incredibly strong. If he weren't here, we'd all be Pro Hero by now."

"Midoriya, you're worried about All Might getting hurt during this operation, aren't you?" Todoroki understood Midoriya's thoughts and comforted him, "The League of Villains was able to attack us because they have the Kurogiri, which allows them to quickly relocate their forces. This time, All Might directly attacked their headquarters, something they definitely didn't anticipate. Not only All Might, Tokoyami All Might will also be safe."

That's not what I was thinking. Midoriya gave a wry smile and could only nod, "I was overthinking it."

"Anyway, let's hurry up and get through this alley. We'll reach our destination soon," Yaoyorozu said.

As the group struggled to move forward while talking, suddenly, Hongfa asked, "Where did Hagakure go? Has anyone seen her?"

Everyone hurriedly turned around and saw that Hagakure's figure had fallen behind at some point. Her motorcycle helmet, which was an Ogami than her head, seemed to have stuck Hagakure at the entrance of the narrow passage, unable to move forward or backward.

"Waaah! Help me! My head is stuck!" When everyone rushed back, all they heard was Hagakure's wailing.

The group exchanged glances and shrugged helplessly.

At the League of Villains headquarters, the gathered enemies are now watching this press conference.

Shigaraki said with a surprised tone, "That's unbelievable. Why are the heroes being blamed? They just handled things a little worse. Is it because protecting is the hero's responsibility? Everyone makes a mistake or two. Do heroes have to be perfect, like that silly-smiling All Might? Heroes these days are really rigid, aren't they, Tokoyami?"

Spinner, arms crossed, remarked, "The moment the act of protecting others comes at a price, the hero ceases to be a hero—that's Stain's teaching."

"Turning human lives into money and opportunities for self-promotion, rigidly confining society with rules that distort it, not only failing to encourage the losers but also blaming them—our fight is a 'questioning': What is a hero? What is justice? Is this society truly right?"

Stain Tokoyami in a seductive voice. "You clearly possess the Quirk of Dark Shadow, yet you also yearn for true justice. In truth, we are all the same. Come, join us, and together we will cleanse society!"

However, Shigaraki's heartfelt conversation did not sway Tokoyami slightest. Tokoyami was currently bound to a bench, and to his left, his Quirk Dark Shadow, was also bound to another bench, where he lay listlessly.

"Is it over?" Tokoyami asked, his eyes still closed. "I agree with Stain's ideas. This society has become stagnant. Many Pro Hero are just seeking fame and fortune, blindly flaunting their strength."

"You have the same idea, don't you? Then why don't you join us?" Shigaraki, puzzled.

"Because your ideas will lead to the sacrifice of tens of thousands, and countless people will pay with their lives for them. Those innocent people do not yearn for a just world, but for a peaceful world!"

Tokoyami opened his crow's head, stared at Shigaraki, and said in a deep voice, "Admittedly, this world is neither kind nor right, but as long as there are people like All Might and Jilan, this world will eventually change. I believe in their potential, and I believe in the light of justice they radiate!"

Shigaraki muttered, "All Might, Jilan Jiyu... Ah, you really have hated every single one of the people I dislike."

Shigaraki stood up from the bar stool and staggered towards Fumikage Tokoyami.

"Shigaraki, what are you doing!" Spinner blocked his way, shouting, "This man shares similar ideals with Stain, only he places his hopes on others. He's a comrade, a partner, you can't hurt him!"

Dabi frowned and said, "Shigaraki, we went through so much trouble to capture this guy, not so you could throw a tantrum."

"Hey, what do you guys take me for?" Shigaraki walked around Spinner, muttering to himself, whether to those around him or to himself, "Although we may have different ideals, we are all bound by people, by rules, by Quirk, and by heroes. Since his ideals are similar to ours, even if our thoughts are different, we may still be able to coexist."

Shigaraki approached the Dark Shadow and extended his finger, startling the Dark Shadow into screaming, "We are prisoners! We demand to be treated humanely and not subjected to violence!"

However, Shigaraki simply hooked the rope binding the Dark Shadow with his finger, letting it fall naturally without harming the Dark Shadow.

Shigaraki turned around, yawning as he walked back to the bar. "We're not all bad people; we're just forced here by society. You're still young, and I believe that sooner or later, you'll come to our side."

"Hmph." Tokoyami snorted coldly, closed his eyes, and commanded Dark Shadow to untie the ropes binding him. "I will never associate with you."

Tokoyami ignored Shigaraki's words, but they did leave a slight impression on his mind.