Rescue Operation: Beginning (1)

Seeing that Tokoyami's ropes had been untied but he hadn't made any attack, Shigaraki and Dabi's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

This takes us back to two days ago when the League of Villains returned in disarray.

"Three Nomu zombies were killed, three members were arrested... and our only result was kidnapping a student. If we could also Ragdoll, the loss wouldn't be unacceptable, but what's wrong with you guys? You've been tricked by Jilan Jiyu several times!?"

In another room, Fumikage Tokoyami Tomura Shigaraki had been kidnapped, was furious with the team members who had been on this mission. Their most important goal was to kidnap Ragdoll for their teacher, but they had been deceived by Jilan Jiyu and returned with empty marbles, smugly making their way back!

"They don't know that," Himiko Toga, pouting. "They heard Jilan hand the Ragdoll to Yaoyorozu, and they only acted when they saw that she was about to meet up with the others. And without the Magician uncle around, how was I supposed to check if the marble was real or fake?"

The Magician, clutching his injured abdomen, also spoke up, "Shigaraki, this isn't their fault. Toga best. Without her, Spinner and Big Sis Mag wouldn't have been able to come back."

"Yes, we've done our best. In the end, we underestimated U.A. High School.'s fighting strength, and also, Muscular was supposed to come to our aid, never arrived!" Big Sis Mag nodded in agreement, somewhat unwillingly, "If he had his pure muscle-type abilities, he could have easily taken down Tiger, and we wouldn't have been so easily suppressed by four against two!"

"Don't even mention that piece of trash, Muscular." Shigaraki lost control of his emotions, his fingers clenching around the cup in his hand, his Quirk instantly activating and shattering the cup. "That guy, he actually got beaten up by a student! He's just the Sports Festival champion, a far cry from being Pro Hero. That guy was beaten unconscious and seriously injured, and sent to the prison hospital!"

The attack has already been broadcast on television. The Moonfish's proud teeth were completely knocked out, the poison gas student was paralyzed, and Muscular was also seriously injured and completely unconscious. And these people's injuries were not even caused by Pro Hero, but by the group of students they had always underestimated!

Shigaraki wasn't angry at his subordinates' incompetence, but rather at their failure to achieve their master's goal of taking the Ragdoll away.

Suddenly, the television, which had been off, turned on, and an image of a tall man sitting on a sofa appeared on the screen.

The man's voice on the television was extremely deep. "Shigaraki, don't worry about me."

"Sensei!" Shigaraki turned his head. "You saw our failure this time, didn't you? Give me some time, I'll organize another plan to capture the Ragdoll."

"No need." The man shook his head. "I'm just a little interested in the Ragdoll's Quirk, it's not to the point where I absolutely have to have it. Even if it fails, it's no big deal. Besides, your operation this time wasn't a failure."

"Kurogiri, tell Shigaraki the latest news," the man commanded.

"Understood, Master." After wiping away the debris left by Shigaraki, Kurogiri took out a tablet. The tablet displayed a news website, and the current headline was about the League of Villains' attack and the kidnapping of U.A. High School students.

Shigaraki took the tablet and, together with Toga, Spinner, and others who had curiously gathered around, began to peruse it, while Kurogiri recounted the general information from the side.

"Heh, what a bunch of fools. A problem has clearly arisen, but instead of trying to solve it, they're turning their anger on the very people who want to solve it," Shigaraki sneered. "However, this is perfect for us. The more intense their reaction, the more difficult U.A. High School.'s situation will become. Once the banner of U.A. High School. falls, who can stop us?"

"Dabi, let's talk alone." Shigaraki said, putting down his tablet as if he had suddenly remembered something.

In reality, Tokoyami's series of attempts to persuade him were merely a charade performed by Shigaraki and Dabi.

Shigaraki guessed that U.A. High School would be holding a press conference soon due to societal pressure. During the press conference, they could use words to manipulate Tokoyami into joining the League of Villains. Even if he didn't want to join, these words would still have some impact on him, influencing him on a psychological level.

Afterwards, even if the brainwashing fails, Tokoyami's will is extremely strong, and he can still be turned into Nomu being.

This was Shigaraki's plan: to maximize the use of Tokoyami no matter how things developed.

This guy clearly has a dark side to his Quirk, yet he wants to become a hero? It's not that easy!

"Hello, this is Kamino Ward Pizza Delivery Service. Your order has been delivered--"

Suddenly, this sound came from the doorway.

"Hey, whoever ordered takeout, go pick it up yourselves." Shigaraki frowned, looking annoyed.

This is a crucial time for them to hide, but someone ordered takeout and leaked the address, showing absolutely no discipline. Afterwards, we must give these guys a good talking-to and explain the villain's manifesto to them several times.

"I'll go get it," Big Sis Mag offered. "Whose takeout is this? You'll have to pay me later."

Just as Big Sis Mag reached the door and was about to open it --

Suddenly, a blond figure punched through the closed wall, and before the League of Villains could react, another person jumped in!

"Preemptive strike: Lacquered Chain Prison!"

As Kamui Woods unleashed his ultimate technique, his hand instantly grew thicker and longer, his fingers splitting into several thick branches that bound all the members of the League of Villains in an instant!

"Hero, do you think these broken branches can bind us?" Dabi sneered, cold flames spreading from his body to burn the branches away. However, a figure kicked him in the face like a shooting star in the night sky. The kick made him dizzy and interrupted his flame release!

That's Gran Torino!

After subduing Dabi, he rapidly bounced up and down in the cramped room, knocking away the weapons and props from the hands of the Magician, Himiko Toga, and others who were trying to resist. He even knocked Shigaraki's hand away!

"Tokoyami, it's all over now. Why? Because we're here!" All Might's big smile gave Tokoyami a sense of reassurance.

"All Might, Pro Hero, how did you find this place?" Shigaraki growled.

"League of Villains, you underestimate Pro Hero and the police." A paper as thin as a cicada's wing slipped out from under the door, transforming into the Pro Hero Edgeshot. He turned the doorknob, revealing fully armed commandos standing at the entrance. "The more you focus on offense, the weaker your defenses become. We easily infiltrated your base without being detected."