Chapter 196: Paranormal Liberation War Arc (1)
~Third POV~
[Weeks Later, Police Station, Japan]
Months passed by as Class 1-A got stronger during their respective internships. All of them were glad they got the chance to fulfill their dreams of becoming Pro Heroes, while Ren knew the grim reality they would face.
As time went on, the students' worries decreased, but on the other side of things, both heroes and villains were preparing for war. Thanks to the Hawks, the heroes learned about the LOV's plans and started making plans for a counterattack to stop the assault before it happened.
Sir Nighteye helped with the planning to capture the LOV. He didn't use his quirk on anyone to see what would happen in the future.
Whatever happens in the future will come true, but he won't know what factors cause it to become true, something he learned. Currently, Sir Nighteye, along with the police and other Heroes, were present for an important meeting to discuss the future of their mission.
In a clear voice, Detective Noamasa Tsukauchi presented everyone with photos of The Doctor as he explained in a blunt tone, "Kyudai Garaki. Quirkless. Founder of Jaku General Hospital and current chairman of the board. He promoted community-based medicine rooted in Quirks… and after founding the hospital, he devoted his time and energy to charitable works. He set up orphanages and nursing homes nationwide through partnerships with his hospitals. His past paints him as a whimsical man, but he's earned acceptance and respect from many communities."
All the other Pro Heroes listened as Rock Lock asked out loud in a confused tone, "How do we know it's him?"
Sir Nighteye present answered stoically, adjusting his glasses as he said, staring at the heroes present, "We had someone go undercover based on a tip from Power Ranger and the Safety Commission. They discovered a locked-down area in the hospital, and nobody knew what it was being used for."
*Fwp*
Flipping his digital clipboard, Detective Naomasa showed them the picture as the heroes gasped, him explaining bluntly, "It's only accessible via the morgue. Only Garaki himself goes in or out, and our insider managed to get proof. This photo."
One of the heroes gasped, growling at the photo in disdain, "An itty-bitty nomu!"
Sir Nighteye nods his head as he explains with a stern expression as he says in a serious tone, "Arresting Kyudai Garaki won't be too tricky! However, if we get ahead of ourselves the Liberation Front will catch wind of it. We all remember the traumatic events at Hosu and Kamino. Garaki. The Nomu. Shigaraki… and the League of – No. The Paranormal Liberation Front. Our mission is to take them down all at once."
Detective Naomasa solemnly nods his head as he says in a determined tone, his expression shifting to a serious face, "The enemy commanders are all attending a meeting inside that building. We have only a few days to save the day."
With the meeting nearly done, they all nodded solemnly the weight on their shoulders. One Hero, Endeavor, passed by Detective Naomasa and asked sternly, "Was it him? Who figured out it was this hospital? Where is he and what's he up to now?"
Detective Naomasa stood silent for a moment before responding in a neutral tone but answered Endeavor's question, "That's… classified for now. Not that I know who you mean by him… we're all giving up a lot to preserve peace in this nation."
Endeavor scoffed but didn't say anything else, having confirmed his answer. Teams of Pro Heroes, which include Endeavor, Eraser Head, Present Mic, Mirko, All Might, Ryukyu, Crust, Wash, the Wild, Wild Pussycats, Rock Lock, Manual, Thirteen, Ectoplasm, and more, gather together for a meeting with Naomasa.
He reveals to them that the mysterious "Dr. Ujiko", the manufacturer of the Nomu, is actually Kyudai Garaki, the Quirkless founder of Jaku General Hospital, an advocate of Quirk-based healthcare, and a renowned philanthropist.
Sir Nighteye continues that while it's possible to arrest Kyudai, they need to be cautious to avoid disasters like the Hosu and Kamino Incidents, and their objective is to take down all the members of the Paranormal Liberation Front at once.
Each hero had a thought of what to do before the day came. The unease and weight they carry over their shoulder determine to prevent the villain's victory.
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[March, Jaku City, Gunga Mountain Villa – Burnin's Team, Japan]
Two months later, in March, towards the end of spring break, all the students from the Hero course are surprised to learn they are all going to the same place for their internships. The students were confused till one of the heroes appeared before them: Moe Kamiji also known as Burnin, a Pro Hero and one of the over thirty Sidekicks who work at Endeavor's Agency.
Moe is a curvaceous young woman who has big red-orange eyes and pointy teeth. Her most distinguishable feature is her long, flaming, yellowish-green hair, with two bangs on each side and a wider bang going from the center of her forehead to the right.
The ends of her fingers are also notably pointed. Her costume consists of a light-gray double-breasted mini dress with orange and black lining and slits on both sides of the skirt. Her collar, belt, and wrist guards are black with a smaller orange line, and the silver buttons resemble flat-headed screws.
She also wears a belt with a temperature gauge on the front and a fire extinguisher on the back, black knee-high socks, and short black boots. Her mask is black, like that of Katsuki Bakugo, and is connected to a red headband.
The students meet up with Burnin, who tells them in a serious tone that they're evacuating the residents of Jaku City. "They're heroes in those foothills! We're gonna back them up and help evacuate the city!"
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[Jaku City, Gunga Mountain Villa – Edgeshot Team, Japan]
In another part of the Gunga Mountain Villa location a large group of Pro Heroes including Edgeshot, Mt. Lady, Kamui Woods, Midnight, Gang Orca, Fat Gum, Suneater, Majestic, Cementoss, Ms. Joke, and many more rendezvous right outside the front of the Liberation's mansion, the Gunga Mountain Villa.
Several students, including 1-A's Denki, Fumikage, Kinoko Komori, a clone of Ren Yuki and 1-B's and Juzo Honenuki are with the group as well, which Midnight explains because they just temporarily need their help, though Denki remains uneasy wanting to be with his classmates, who are on standby behind them.
Edgeshot began to speak up in a serious tone, explaining to the group of heroes stationed under his care, "The enemy commanders are all attending a meeting… inside that building. That Warp Quirk is one to be feared… but the one who wields it is in the hospital. Once their escape route is blocked, the others will have nowhere to run."
The clone of Ren patted Kinoko's head as she said in a nervous tone, clasping her hands together, "Should we really be here, shroom? Didn't the League of villains attack UA?"
The students felt uneasy as Juzo called their sensei name, "Midnight Sensei?"
Midnight had a neutral expression on her face as she bluntly said to her students, feeling the unease of her blunt voice, "They've gotten too powerful… given how much Power Shigaraki's gotten his hands on, he's closer than ever to accomplishing his ultimate goal. It's not just you kids who are in danger anymore."
Sighing, she smiled as she explained to them, trying to be optimistic in a positive tone, "But don't worry! We just need your help for this initial stage!"
The students gulped as Kaminari spoke up in a nervous tone, expressing his fears, "Why'm I on the frontlines, though?! I'm really missing those guys!! Class A… I miss youuuuu!!!"
A clone of Ren placed a hand over his friend's shoulder, calming him down. It was when Edgeshot spoke in a serious tone, "We have… their bases surrounded all over the country. Not even a mouse is getting away."
Fat Gum next asked Edgeshot in a serious tone with his sidekick Sun Eater, "How'd we figure out their whole meeting schedule, though?"
Edgeshot explained as the clone remained silent, gazing at the mansion ahead. His eyes narrowed underneath his helmet.
*Tmp*
Feeling a tap on his shoulder, he turned to see his mentor, All Might, who said in a determined tone, "You are not alone in this, children. Everyone, because I am here to ensure the day is saved!"
Despite no longer being number 1, the heroes and students calmed down with All Might with them. The unease lowered so long as All Might and Power Ranger were with them against the Liberational Front.
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[Later, Jaku City, Gunga Mountain Villa – Burnin's Team, Japan]
As they waited in Jaku City, the citizens wondered why there seemed to be no Pro Heroes around. Slidin' Go is the only one around, patrolling the streets and wondering to himself what's going on, when suddenly, Death Arms appears behind him and arrests him, calling him out for his membership to the Paranormal Liberation Front.
With everything ready, Burnin signals the students to start evacuating the citizens as she commands her squad, "They're moving in! That's our cue! Move to your assigned sector and get those civilians outta there!"
With their goal in mind, the true attack squad started their attacks in Jaku Hospital. The clone gazed as the original was with the attack group, eyes narrowed for the impending future ahead.
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[Jaku City, Jaku General Hospital – Endeavor's Team, Japan]
At the same time, Endeavor and his squad proceed with the mission and raid the Jaku General Hospital. Both the hospital staff and patients are surprised at the presence of so many Heroes there as they commented shocked.
"W-What is this?!"
"Endeavor?!"
"Whoa!!"
Naomasa's undercover agent approaches the group and asks him to follow, "Sir Nighteye! Endeavor! Eraser! This way!"
The group hurried after the undercover agent. Meanwhile, Dr. Garaki walked through the hospital, happy about the current progress Shigaraki was having with inheriting All for One completely.
However, things are never that simple. Dr. Garaki froze, feeling a familiar presence as Endeavors's voice echoed in an angry tone, "The man behind the Nomu… and All Might's right hand. The Devil's minion, huh? YOU'RE FINISHED!"
The heroes busted into the hospital. Aizawa wrapped the doctor by his scar, ran up to him, grabbed his face, and slammed it into the ground, blood staining the clean floors.
*SMACK*
The doctor screamed in pain as Present Mic went and flipped him over as he whispered, looking the doctor in the eye, "Why do you do it? Turn people into Nomus? WHY'D YOU DO IT, YOU OLD PIECE OF TRASH – "
*Fwp*
However, Present Mic was stopped by one of the hospital staff. The staff stopping Mic asked in a confused tone, "Stop that! Please don't be so rough with him!! What did the good doctor even do – "
*Swf*
Before the heroes could capture the doctor, a purple mist portal appeared from underneath him. And in an instant, it vanished as the hero's expression furrowed.
Aizawa clenched his fist and muttered in an angry tone, "Oboro Shirakuma… I promise to save you, but I have to stop you first."
Filled with determination, Mirko rushed forward as she yelled in a confident tone, "Best case, we take this place without spilling a drop of blood. Those Nomu brains are programmed to obey a designated handler. Without orders, they're just useless lumps. We know that much from studying the ones we've caught so far. The people you tinkered with and tossed aside are all saying…"
*Swooosh*
Ren quickly followed Mirko's pursuit as Ren muttered in a serious tone, "This is our payback motherfucker."