I, without any personality, become a hero!

According to the location shown by Izuku Midoriya's small GPS locator, the "League of Villains'" stronghold is located in a sparsely populated residential area in the Kanno Ward. It seems that due to urban development, most people have moved to bustling areas, and this area is a collection of old buildings in the old city, with very few citizens living here now.

The League of Villains may have chosen this sparsely populated location as its base for ease of concealment, but it has now also made it easier for the heroes to move around. As long as the few civilians are evacuated, they can confidently engage the enemy in full-scale battle.

The police, who had been lying in ambush all around, began to move, and the heroes rushed toward their target. However, at that moment, streams of black water appeared out of thin air in various places, and artificial, unique monsters called "Nomu" emerged from them, not just one or two, but swarms of them.

"Damn it, the enemy already knew beforehand!"

A burst of flame blasted out, turning one of the Nomu into charred remains. Endeavor and the heroes around him were thus hindered. They had no way to move forward unless they dealt with the Nomu blocking their way.

The headquarters of the League of Villains is almost unknown, and the enemy organization that was recently recruited is of no use in the face of this group of top-notch heroes, but there are enough scumbags in it to be used.

By capturing a large number of lowlifes and using them as raw materials, AFO has created a lot of Nomu. Although the leader of the League of Villains said that these artificial monsters would not be needed in the future, it is not bad that they can be put to use in the current situation.

Anyway, they're all a bunch of scum who'd be better off dead than alive. Instead of letting them run rampant, we might as well use them as expendable resources and turn them into a mindless army to intercept the heroes.

Sometimes it must be said that heroes may show mercy to their enemies, but ruthless enemies will not be polite in the slightest. The League of Villains is very happy to capture some lucky ones to supplement their fighting force.

The heroes were caught in a fierce battle. The Brainless created by AFO were no ordinary enemies. Their combined abilities were so powerful that even All Might had to put up a fight. Thus, all the heroes were blocked by the Brainless.

Seeing this chaotic scene, although he was worried about the situation of the others, All Might did not stop his high-altitude leap. His priority now was to get to the target base, as Izuku Midoriya had already fallen into the hands of the League of Villains.

A bar building was already in sight. All Might knew this was the stronghold of the League of Villains. He had learned about the area from the police while investigating the coordinates of the Kamino Ward.

All Might was swooping down toward the bar below, fully prepared to deliver a swift and merciless act of justice. However, someone wouldn't let the No. 1 hero do that.

A powerful shockwave surged forth, blasting All Might into the air and changing his direction, sending him flying from above the bar to the ground beside it.

"Didn't anyone tell you to visit through the main entrance, Allmight?"

"all for one".

Looking up at the man floating in the sky, All Might wanted to punch him again and smash his face, which had already healed. All Might would never forget the face that had killed his master, Nana Shimura, and the face that had given him such deep hatred.

Where is Midoriya?!

"That kid? He's meeting with the leader of the League of Villains, of course. Our boss really admires and values ​​him."

He answered All Might's question without reservation, and that was indeed the case; otherwise, Izuku Midoriya alone wouldn't have been enough for AFO to personally send someone to bring him back.

"Now is the perfect time, let me play with you for a while."

Whether it was following the BOSS's orders or acting out of personal interest, Afo intercepted All Might outside, and the two settled their old grudges on the spot.

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"Akatani-sensei..."

"Hmm... Izuku, you're here."

Inside the League of Villains' bar, there were only two people inside. When Afo brought Izuku Midoriya there, it was Kaion Akaya sitting at the bar, waiting for his student.

"Why... no, I should say it really is you, Akaya-sensei... the true mastermind behind the League of Villains."

"Huh? It seems you've noticed."

Akaya Kaiun was still somewhat curious about Midoriya Izuku's reaction, having originally thought that "he" would be even more agitated and find it harder to accept.

"The Leo Cavalry Project, I've already seen it. It's entirely your design, Akaya-sensei. Only you could design and manufacture something like this."

"But I can't say for sure whether he was coerced by the enemy, or whether he was brainwashed or manipulated in some other way?"

Akaya Kaion admitted that the "Leo Cavalry Project" was a major oversight, but it was too little evidence for Midoriya Izuku to realize that he was the mastermind behind the "League of Villains" based on this alone. After all, in a society where all kinds of "Quirks" exist, there are not few, but also many, people like Shinso Hitoshi who use "brainwashing" abilities.

"That card, the ID card that opens the support office, can also open the secret door to the military base."

"Well, when I was working with government agencies, that place was used as an office. It was later moved to U.A. High School. The security locks were all loaded with my identity information, but that doesn't prove anything, does it?"

Being very careful not to reveal too many flaws, Akaya Kaiun did not leave much evidence to prove that he was related to the "League of Villains," at most he could be considered a partner of the Japanese government.

“That’s right… a lot of evidence doesn’t prove anything, but one thing from the very beginning made me doubt you, Akaya-sensei.”

"Oh?"

He hadn't even realized where he'd slipped up. Could it be that Izuku Midoriya was even smarter than he'd imagined? A wave of self-doubt washed over Akaya Kaiun, but...

"At the beginning, Akaya-sensei, you mentioned that you were an admirer of All Might!"

"Um... I think I did say that."

“That’s right…and you’re not just being polite. In the ten months we’ve spent together, Akaya-sensei and I have talked about many things related to All Might. I can feel that you are exactly like me, and you have a heartfelt admiration for All Might.”

Chats between like-minded people are always very pleasant. Most of the interactions between Izuku Midoriya and Kaiu Akaya revolve around topics related to All Might, and both of them have a very deep understanding of All Might, making them one in a million die-hard fans.

"But when I think back to the 'Sludge Incident,' it was your presence, Akaya-sensei, that saved me. Even though All Might was there, you left without a word."

From that moment on, Izuku Midoriya became very concerned about the situation. Even a die-hard All Might fan like Nighteye would never leave when his idol appeared. Although at the time Midoriya thought that Kaion Akaya might have some urgent business, after a series of events that happened later, Izuku Midoriya would never think that way again.

"To know All Might so well, there can only be one other kind of person besides his worshippers... All Might's enemies!"

"No, no, no... you're just overthinking it."

Akaya Kaiun quickly waved his hand in denial. He had no idea which enemy knew so much about the models of all the hero uniforms All Might had worn. He wasn't a perverted stalker... But now that you mention it, it seems that hardcore fans are even scarier than perverted stalkers?

"However, I have a feeling that someone who can make a guy like Afo submit, and who can make Mr. Nighteye 'foresee the future' and see that situation, can't possibly be a simple person."

"Of all the people I've met so far, only you, Akaya-sensei, meet these criteria. Although I don't understand what your 'Quirk' is at all, the Kamen Rider system you created, and the knowledge you've imparted to me, are things that ordinary people couldn't possibly possess."

When Izuku Midoriya pieced together all the clues, all the evidence pointed to one person: the mastermind behind the League of Villains was his teacher, Kaiu Akaya.

Chapter 56 Stance

"Why....."

Having witnessed the true face of the League of Villains' boss, Izuku Midoriya, who had initially held onto a sliver of hope, could only painfully question the situation.

Why would someone he respects and admires do such a thing? Izuku Midoriya simply cannot accept this fact. Although his reason has made up his mind about everything, his human emotions cannot accept it. This is the inner conflict of Midoriya.

Standing up from the bar counter, Akaya Kaiun turned to face "himself," seeing the pain and contortion on Midoriya Izuku's face, and slowly spoke:

"Izuku! I told you this in class, didn't I? The existence of 'Quirks' is actually something that hinders social development. In my eyes, you, without a 'Quirk,' are the only normal people."

People are always growing and changing. Akaya Kaion is no longer the "Izuku Midoriya" of the past. After traveling through many worlds, he has seen a lot. Obviously, too many examples are pointing to one thing... The hero society with "Quirks" is fundamentally distorted.

"Because the existence of 'individuality' covers up a person's inherent talents. Just like you, you clearly possess considerable talent, but you've wasted it all because of unrealistic heroic dreams."

"Just like I said before, All Might is a hero, but you were just Izuku Midoriya at the beginning. You don't have to become a hero. You can become a scientist, or a politician... All sorts of choices can allow you to make more contributions to human society."

"But that's impossible. From the very beginning, your idol was All Might. Like countless young people, you yearned to become a hero. Society as a whole is oppressed by a tumor called 'hero.'"

He understands this heroic society all too well, because Akaya Kaiun himself came from that kind of background. The further he goes, the more he understands the burden and irrationality of this so-called heroic society. So what he says now is exactly what he does.

"The main reason for the existence of a hero society is the existence of enemies. Therefore, I will lead the 'League of Villains' to fundamentally eliminate all enemies and criminals in the society, and this hero society will naturally collapse."

"While the existence of 'individuality' may be unreasonable, it will no longer be the main cause of disrupting social order. All that remains is strict management."

"As someone without a Quirk, Izuku, you've personally experienced the pain of being bullied by people with powerful Quirks, haven't you? But all of that will never happen again, because those who recklessly use their Quirks to oppress others will be judged as committing 'Quirk-related crimes,' and will be punished with death."

"What!?"

The words that shocked Izuku Midoriya came out of Kaiun Akaya's mouth, though it was a deliberate act on his part.

These days, to be a behind-the-scenes big boss, you not only need to have great strength, but also need to have a high enough image to match your goals. A qualified villain must be eloquent, well-mannered, and have a grand goal to win the hearts and minds of his subordinates.

What was the image of Akaya Kaion in Midoriya Izuku's mind before? He was a good teacher who held a position in his heart comparable to All Might, possessed extraordinary scientific knowledge, had a deep understanding of the existence of heroes, and answered many of Midoriya Izuku's questions and confusions.

Of course, this is just a superficial phenomenon. Right now, Akaya Kaiun is creating a negative image of himself. As the saying goes, the greater the ability, the bigger the trouble one can cause. This kind of big shot who has a secret cooperation with the Japanese government must have strong personal goals and actions. What needs to be done now is to portray and express them.

"Most of the enemies arise from the oppression and harm caused by the disparity in the strength of 'personalities.' I won't harm those dedicated professional heroes, so I will eradicate this social scourge in another way, until society no longer needs heroes."

"Shigaraki Tomura's actions... were instigated by you, Akaya-sensei..."

“That’s right. All of the recent actions of the ‘League of Villains’ were ordered by me.”

"Do you know... just how many people have died...?"

“I know. None of the dead were civilians or police officers. The League of Villains' operations always avoid contact with the heroes. I specifically instructed everyone not to harm innocent people, otherwise it would go against my wishes.”

Akaya Kaiun's answer was so righteous and confident. As a qualified villain, he had to use solid reasons to refute others' doubts. It could be said that "my heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and everything I do is for justice."

"Do you think you'd sympathize with those scumbags if I told you? I don't recall ever teaching you to play that kind of sanctimonious saint."

"I....."

For a moment, Izuku Midoriya was speechless. Rationally, he could understand everything that Kaion Akaya had said and done, but emotionally he simply couldn't accept it... He was conflicted, torn, and distressed.

"Izuku, I value and appreciate your talent and abilities. As a 'Quirkless' individual, you can do better than anyone else, so join me."

"Join the 'League of Enemies' to create a world truly suitable for the development of human society."

The standard line of deception: as a successful and qualified villain, he would naturally extend an invitation to the protagonist in this situation. As the saying goes, what's the point of being the protagonist these days? It's more exciting and fun to be the villain.

Using his mentor's status as a talisman, Akaya Kaiun's words plunged Midoriya Izuku into utter confusion. He wasn't stupid; he naturally understood the flaws in this hero society. Hearing Akaya Kaiun's completely righteous reasoning, and considering that the League of Villains seemed to be doing good deeds, it would be a miracle if he could make a decision so easily.

"Think about it carefully. Even if you become a hero, even if you do better than All Might, you still can't stop all crime in this society. There will always be innocent people who get hurt."

"So now I ask you, do you become a hero for your own sake, or to help others?"

It was a question that subtly shifted the focus, but the fact that it came from Akaya Kaion's mouth still dealt a huge blow to Midoriya Izuku. The reasons, actions, and desires of the League of Villains were irrefutable. Midoriya Izuku couldn't help but doubt his own thoughts. Perhaps joining the League of Villains to assist Akaya-sensei was the right thing to do.

"I...I'll think about it..."

Suddenly, a loud crashing sound rang out. Just as the deception was reaching its most crucial moment, a disruptor appeared. Although Akaya Kaiun himself didn't mind, in fact, he was more eager for this situation to occur to interrupt it, because it wouldn't be fun if Midoriya Izuku got too caught up in the act.

"Cough cough... Midoriya, are you alright!?"

The two men who crashed through the bar roof were pinned down by All Might, who had Afo pinned beneath him, his hands tightly locked around the bastard. Judging from their fierce struggle, the outcome of their fight was quite clear.

"All Might!"

"How embarrassing, teacher. You've been outdone by All Might again."

"There's nothing I can do. After all, this man has returned to his prime. I was almost killed by him back then."

Upon hearing the conversation between Akaya Kaiun and AFO, All Might's eyes widened as he looked at his familiar colleague beside him and exclaimed in disbelief:

"How could this be... Akaya Kaiun, you and AFO!?"

Are you surprised?

The shadow that spread from the ground instantly transformed into a giant python, coiling around All Might and lifting the No. 1 hero high into the air. All Might struggled desperately, bound by the terrifying shadow, only to find that he was completely unable to break free.

"Ahem, thanks..."

Afo quickly scrambled to his feet. He had just been punched in the chest by the No. 1 Hero while fighting All Might. If it weren't for the large number of "Defense" Quirks he had collected, he probably would have lost his life.

"Why you, Akaya Kaiun!!"

"I don't want to explain it a second time. Go back and ask Izuku Midoriya yourself."

Completely ignoring the somewhat enraged All Might, Akaya Kaiun turned to face Midoriya and spoke again:

"I have no ill will towards heroes. Strictly speaking, I am also an admirer of All Might. However, faced with this terminally ill society, someone must step forward to lead the way in making changes. Therefore, I will give you time to think it over and decide whether you want to join the League of Villains."

"All Might, take the heroes and police back. The Japanese government has reached an agreement with us; the 'League of Villains' is no longer a legally recognized enemy organization."

With a flick of the shadowy figure that had been entangled with No. 1 Hero, All Might was sent flying, crashing through the bar wall and falling out. Judging from the result, the League of Villains' bar stronghold was no longer usable.

"I've made up my mind, Akaya-sensei... I can tell you my choice now."

"Huh?"

With his attitude instantly becoming resolute, Izuku Midoriya was no longer troubled or confused by what had just been said. Faced with the teacher he respected and admired, Izuku Midoriya had only one choice.

"I will not align myself with the League of Villains for only one reason: my idol is All Might!"

Without needing too many reasons to force himself to make a decision, Izuku Midoriya decided to follow his feelings. Since his idol since childhood was All Might, and he inherited the One For All, his choice was very clear.

All For One is an enemy, as is Akaya Kaiun, the teacher who taught him and the leader of the League of Villains.

"Transform!"

"Standing By"

"Complete"

Izuku Midoriya inserts FAIZ's phone into his Rider Belt, and this time no one interrupts. He successfully transforms into "Kamen Rider FAIZ" and faces the creator of the Rider Belt system, who is also his teacher, Kaiu Akaya.

"Midori no Shana..."

All Might, who had returned to the battlefield, also came to Izuku Midoriya's side. Looking at the boy who had made his choice, he felt both gratified and saddened. He had chosen to fight against the teacher he respected and admired. It was truly ironic.

"It seems I need to give you a proper lesson again."

Thus begins the battle between Kaion Akaya, the mastermind behind the League of Villains, and Izuku Midoriya and All Might.