Chapter 70: Chapter 70. Hero Killer
The 'Hero Killer' Stain, a vicious criminal, had killed a total of 17 heroes and rendered 23 heroes unable to continue their hero activities. He had never killed civilians or police officers; all his victims were professional heroes. No one knew why he did it.
Although the motive of the 'Hero Killer' was unknown, from the beginning to now, Stain was undoubtedly a very dangerous enemy. Therefore, the police specifically commissioned the Nighteye Agency, hoping that heroes could capture this ruthless enemy who was committing crimes everywhere.
According to the information provided by the police, the 'Hero Killer' had recently appeared in Hosu City, so Togata Mirio and Midoriya Izuku came here.
"It's almost dark, and we don't have any clues..."
"Don't let your guard down. Nighttime is when the enemy is most likely to commit crimes. Stay alert!"
The heroes had searched Hosu City for half an afternoon without seeing any trace of the Hero Killer. But Midoriya thought, if the enemy was really that stupid to run in front of the heroes, he would have been beaten to a pulp long ago.
"Mirio-senpai, and Midoriya, here!"
Wearing his armored hero costume, Iida Tenya handed the two of them the juice soda he had bought. A whole afternoon of patrolling without results was enough to make anyone's throat dry.
"Thanks, I'll take it!"
Togata Mirio, not standing on ceremony at all, directly opened the soda can and poured it into his mouth. Midoriya also thanked Iida and was about to drink the soda.
Suddenly, there was a loud crash as the can hit the ground. Togata Mirio quickly pressed Midoriya and Iida to the ground with both hands, while a winged monster swiftly flew past where their heads had been.
Midoriya and Iida lay on the ground, narrowly avoiding disaster. Togata Mirio's body passed through the void, and the monster's claws went right through him.
"What's going on?—Wait, that's a Nomu!?"
Midoriya Izuku quickly looked up and saw the winged monster that had just flown over their heads. It looked very similar to the Nomu from the League of Villains that had invaded the USJ training ground, but with wings and sharp claws.
At the same time, Midoriya Izuku saw flames and black smoke rising from a nearby building, along with the cries for help from the people. It was a typical disaster scene.
"You two focus on evacuating and protecting the people. I'll deal with the enemy!"
Without waiting for Midoriya and Iida to say anything, Togata Mirio ran towards the disaster scene with a serious expression, completely different from his usual humorous self.
"Midoriya!"
"Yeah!"
The two exchanged a glance and quickly took action. This was not the time to stand around in a daze. The winged Nomu was clearly a tactic of the League of Villains, and they needed to ensure the safety of the citizens first.
Just as the two were about to catch up with Togata Mirio, they suddenly heard a scream from a nearby alley. Midoriya and Iida immediately stopped in their tracks.
"The situation has changed. I'll go ahead, you stay back and watch!"
"Got it!"
Midoriya decisively instructed, and Iida clearly followed his lead. In the hero basics class at U.A. High School, students were taught how to handle unexpected situations.
In an unknown situation, if two people are acting together, the one with better self-defense should scout ahead, while the one with better mobility stays back. If the situation is unmanageable, the person in front delays the enemy, while the one in the back immediately notifies other professional heroes.
Holding a smoke bomb tightly, Midoriya quickly drifted into the alley with "King of Storms," only to see a professional hero leaning against the wall, and a man with bandages on his face slowly approaching with a knife.
"Hero Killer!!"
The situation was unexpected. Just after Togata Mirio left, Midoriya encountered the "Hero Killer." Midoriya was stunned by the tricky situation.
"Oh? Another new hero has come!?"
"Run, you're no match for him!!"
The "Hero Killer" with a terrifying smile fixed his gaze on Midoriya Izuku, while the professional hero leaning against the wall urgently warned Midoriya to retreat. He had been injured by the Hero Killer in one encounter and was now paralyzed due to the "Quirk."
"This is bad..."
Staring at the Hero Killer, Midoriya Izuku quietly placed his hand behind his back, signaling to Iida Tenya who was hiding behind.
Iida Tenya, with bloodshot eyes, saw the bastard who had harmed his brother right in front of him and could hardly resist the urge to rush out and kill him, but...
Midoriya Izuku had just told him not long ago that to be an outstanding hero... to become a hero his brother would be proud of.
Iida tried hard to suppress his anger rationally. He looked at the hand signals Midoriya Izuku was making behind his back, which he had learned in hero training at U.A. High School.
"Rescue"
Suppressing his anger, Iida clenched his fists and waited for Midoriya's move. As soon as he gave the order, Iida would rush out. His task was to rescue the injured and paralyzed professional hero.
"Trying to play tricks, huh? I see the little mouse hiding behind you."
"Discovered!!"
The Hero Killer Stain's arrogant smile made Midoriya and the hidden Iida Tenya jump in surprise. The enemy had discovered their presence?
"Too obvious. Are today's heroes only this capable?"
"Damn it!!"
The Hero Killer's taunts made Iida Tenya, unable to contain his anger, want to rush out, but Midoriya stopped him. Still, Iida shouted angrily:
"You bastard, why do you kill professional heroes? Because of you, my brother 'Ingenium' can no longer be a hero!"
"Oh? So you're here for revenge?!"
After hearing Iida's words, the Hero Killer showed a sinister smile that sent chills down one's spine.
"Bastard!!"
"Don't let his words anger you, stay calm!"
Iida Tenya couldn't help but want to rush forward, but Midoriya Izuku quickly held him back. The "Hero Killer" in front of them was no ordinary opponent; he had already killed many heroes, which showed his extraordinary strength.
"Kid, you look familiar."
"......"
Midoriya Izuku's calm and rational behavior made the Hero Killer carefully observe the black-haired boy in front of him. The more he looked, the more familiar Midoriya's face seemed.
"I remember now, aren't you the champion of the U.A. Sports Festival?"
Midoriya's "Death God Gloves" on his hands and "King of Storms" on his feet were too noticeable. The Hero Killer recognized him at a glance and stared seriously at Midoriya Izuku.
"I remember your title is 'Steel Wire Death God,' right?"
"It's 'Akaya Kaiun,' remember that!"
Midoriya Izuku didn't want the jerk in front of him to call him by the wrong title. The Hero Killer laughed loudly after hearing this and said:
"Akaya Kaiun, huh?"
"You and I are very similar, kid!"
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