The air inside the Class 1-A dormitory was heavy with tension.
The students sat in a circle, their faces filled with determination—and uncertainty.
Reiji leaned back on the couch, watching Deku, Todoroki, Kirishima, Momo, and Iida whisper among themselves.
Then—Kirishima finally spoke up.
"We're going after Bakugo."
The room fell silent.
Reiji raised an eyebrow.
[So they're actually doing it, huh?]
Momo hesitated. "But… the Pro Heroes said we shouldn't interfere."
Kirishima gritted his teeth. "And what? We just let the League keep him?"
Deku, clenching his fists, nodded. "I can't just sit here. I have to do something."
Todoroki's voice was calm, but firm. "We have to be smart about this. If we go in recklessly, we'll just make things worse."
Reiji chuckled. "Oh, don't worry. I'm sure you guys will do something dumb anyway."
The group turned to him.
Kirishima narrowed his eyes. "Are you saying you're not helping?"
Reiji shrugged. "I'm saying you're a bunch of kids running into an ambush. And I don't feel like babysitting."
Iida frowned. "Then why are you even here?"
Reiji smirked. "Entertainment."
Momo sighed. "Reiji, this isn't a joke."
Reiji stood up, stretching. "Fine, fine. What's the plan?"
Kirishima grinned slightly. "So you're in?"
Reiji yawned. "I didn't say that. But I do wanna see how this plays out."
Deku nodded. "Momo, can you make a tracking device?"
Momo thought for a moment, then nodded. "Yes, but we'll need someone to plant it on Bakugo."
Reiji tilted his head. "And how do you plan on finding him?"
Momo smirked slightly. "We already know where the League is hiding."
Reiji blinked. "Oh? That was fast."
Todoroki crossed his arms. "All Might and the Pro Heroes are already preparing to raid the hideout. We just need to be there at the right time."
Reiji's golden eyes flickered.
[So we're walking into the middle of a hero vs. villain war. This just got interesting.]
Later that night, Deku, Todoroki, Kirishima, Momo, and Iida gathered outside U.A. in disguise.
Reiji stood off to the side, arms crossed.
Kirishima adjusted his hat. "Alright. Everyone ready?"
Iida sighed. "This is reckless."
Todoroki glanced at Reiji. "Are you coming or not?"
Reiji smirked. "Mmm. Let's see. On one hand, I could stay here and sleep. On the other hand, I could watch you guys get into trouble."
He grinned.
"Yeah, I'm coming."
Deku nodded. "Let's move."
Then—the group disappeared into the night.
The group arrived in Kamino Ward, moving through the city streets carefully.
Deku whispered, "The League's hideout should be just ahead."
They hid behind a rooftop, looking down at a run-down bar surrounded by villains.
Kirishima clenched his fists. "Bakugo's in there."
Momo handed Deku a small device. "If you can get close enough, plant this on him. Then the heroes can track him."
Reiji watched them silently.
[This is either really smart or really stupid.]
Then—the air shifted.
Reiji's instincts screamed.
[Something's coming.]
Then—BOOM!
A massive explosion erupted from the hideout.
The students stumbled back, eyes wide.
"The hell?!" Reiji muttered.
From the wreckage, figures emerged.
All Might.
Endeavor.
Gran Torino.
Other Pro Heroes.
And in front of them?
The League of Villains.
Deku's eyes widened. "It's already started…"
The entire street erupted into chaos.
All Might charged forward, his fists shaking the air as he clashed with Shigaraki and the League.
Dabi's blue flames clashed against Endeavor's inferno.
The entire battlefield was a war zone.
Reiji grinned.
[Now this is more like it.]
Kirishima grabbed Deku's shoulder. "Now's our chance!"
Deku nodded. "We have to get to Bakugo!"
They moved.
Reiji followed, golden flames flickering in his palms.
Then—a shadow appeared in front of them.
A tall figure stepped forward, blocking their path.
"Where do you think you're going?"
Reiji's eyes narrowed.
Dabi.
The blue-flamed villain grinned. "Didn't expect to see you here, Kurobane."
Reiji smirked. "Didn't expect you to still be standing after last time."
Dabi chuckled. "Oh, I like you. But I can't let you leave just yet."
His blue flames surged.
Reiji's golden flames roared.
The others stopped.
Kirishima whispered, "Reiji—"
Reiji grinned.
"Go. I'll handle this."
Deku hesitated. "But—"
Reiji's golden eyes gleamed. "Don't make me say it twice."
Deku nodded, then turned. "Let's move!"
The others ran toward the hideout, disappearing into the battle.
Leaving Reiji alone with Dabi.
The flames between them burned hotter.
Dabi smirked. "So. Wanna dance?"
Reiji grinned.
"Let's see if you can keep up."
Then—they clashed.
End of Chapter 42.
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