Chapter 2: The Start for the Hunt

[ Now let's continue the story. ] Deku muttered with his very cold voice.

He then moved to the counter and took a knife.

[ You see, we all know that both the "Hero" All Might, and the " Villain" All For One died shortly after their hard battle with each other. ] He said with a very serious face.

[ You may not know this but... All might gave his power to someone, just before he died. ]

[ Wha-What!? ]

[ Yes - Yes, everyone thought that the reason All Might has gotten so thin during their fight was that he was already weakened by the Nemus... But that's not true, he was already weak in the first place... And also... Because his power was being taken away little by little... by the person, he gave his power to. ]

[ ...I didn't know anything about this...! ]

[ Of course, you wouldn't know anything about that. You're an idiot and you know that. ]

[ Why you!? ]

[ Anyway - Anyway... Let's see here, can you please try to move your fingers a little? ]

[ What the hell was that!? ]

[ Just move it. ]

Feeling the seriousness in Deku's voice, Bakugo was left with no choice but to follow.

Following Deku's command, Bakugo tried to move his fingers... and with his surprise, it worked, his fingers moved.

[ Nice... ]

[ HaHA! I can move it now! Maybe you should try to run now, Deku! ]

[ ...What are you talking about? You really are an idiot... Aren't you? ]

[ What!? ]

[ Anyway... ]

Saying so, Deku walked towards Bakugo while cleaning the knife his holding with a small towel.

He then sat down in front of Bakugo and pointed the knife at his face.

[ Wh-What are you doing!? ]

[ It's just a test. ]

After saying those words, Deku cut a wound in Bakugo's face.

An instant shocked was sent all over his body, and the paralyze effect on his finger that was supposed to be gone earlier, came back.

[ Wha-What did you do!? ]

[ You know the villain named "Hero Killer" right? ]

[ ...Of course...? But why...? ]

[ I was Quirless alright, but now... I'm different. ]

[ What do you mean...? ]

[ It's not just All Might that has the power to give his power, but All For One too... and I was the chosen one he gave his power to. ]

[ That's...! ]

[ I know - I know... I'm not the weak and pathetic kid I was before, right? ]

Deku then stood up and went back to the counter.

[ Anyway, I want to show you a little bit more... ] Deku said with a large smile on his face.

He then raised the knife he was holding and it slowly...

Melted... or rather withered away...

[ Wha-What...!? ] With both fear and confusion, he shockingly muttered.

[ That's right! Bakugo, I was really terrified by you since we were little kids! But now... I can't feel anything but excitement with seeing that face of yours! ] like a madman, he laughs.

[ You're sick, Deku... I think I get your power now... The two powers you showed me... Came from the two most wanted villains that went missing just a few days ago... You stole their powers... Didn't you...? ]

[ It seems you're pretty smart sometimes too, Kacchan. ]

[ Don't call me that. It makes me feel sick! ]

[ Is that so...? Kacchan? ]

[ Tsk! ]

[ Haha! Anyway, with that, can you guess what I'm going to do to you now? ]

Bakugo got instantly surprised by the question.

Because of the heat of the moment, he forgot that he was still in Deku's restraint. But now he knows... that Deku is about to do something to him.

[ You can already guess it, right? ]

[ What...? Are you planning to kill me? ]

[ What!? I wouldn't do that! That will spoil the fun! What I really need you to do is... I need you to send the heroes a message... ]

[ Wha-What!? ]

[ But first I will need to take your powers away from. That sounds fun, right? ]

[ You freaking bastard! Take it and I swear I will kill you! ]

[ Please do so. ]

Deku replied with a huge smile on his face.

[ Now... The message I want you to deliver is - ]

***

Inside a large very large room, different kinds of heroes, including the top 10 Pro Heroes are gathered.

And they're now currently watching the large screen on the wall with extreme seriousness.

[ The city was in a large panic as a new villain was put in the spotlight. It was said that this particular villain received his powers from the now deceased super villain, All For One. The news was reported by the new rising hero "King Explosion Murder" as his power was poorly taken away from him by the said villain. ]

[ Tsk! How did this happen!? ]

[ One of our new rising hero, who has the potential to even become the best got his power stolen! Just like that! ]

[ I can't believe this... Bakugo-kun is one of the toughest and strongest fighters we have... and he got his power stolen that easily... ]

[ We need to take down this villain fast! ]

Different comments and reactions came from the gathered heroes as they received the news.

The room instantly became very noisy.

Until -

[ Silence Everyone! ]

The deep voice of a very intimidating man resounded throughout the room.

[ Endeavor... ] muttered the crowd.

[ If it's really true that this villain's powers were the same ones as All For One's powers... Then we will need all the help we could get... ]

...

...

[ Is he really...? ]

[ I can't believe this... ]

[ I've never seen Endeavor like this before... ]

As Endeavor has sincerely stated his words, everyone in the room had the same reaction of surprise.

[ All Might... He died fighting All For One... We all know that no one here can match the strength of All Might nor All For One's... If we want to defeat this guy... We need to do it quickly and we also need to gather our greatest forces. After my deadly fight with the leftover Nemus... I'm not as strong as I was... Even if I'm now retired... I still want to participate in this fight with all I have. We need to defeat him immediately as a sign of respect for All Might. ]

With those words, everyone in the room thought that endeavor definitely became a changed man after the death of All Might, who unexpectedly, his idol too.

[ ...That's right... ]

[ This happening might stain the reputation of All Might... ]

[ I agree, then, we will follow Endeavor's idea and gather our top heroes, and then we will look for this guy's hideout. ]

And with that, everyone in the room came into the agreement of hunting down the villain as soon, and as fast as possible.

***

Inside a dark room ~

[ Catch me if you can... ]

Deku mockingly said.