The next day, a major news story shook society again.
A high-ranking Japanese government official had been found murdered in his home, and at the scene, something had been deliberately left behind—solid proof of his many crimes.
Hiring "villains" to assassinate political rivals, taking bribes from corporations, abusing his power to protect criminals... And these were just a few of his wrongdoings. He was a corrupt official, rotten to the core.
The evidence left behind was complete—every crime was clearly documented. And to make things even clearer, the killer had left a mark at the scene—the symbol of the "League of Villains."
This time, the League's actions were different. They had directly targeted a high-ranking government official, shocking the public. No one had expected the League of Villains to be this bold. It was as if they were openly declaring war on the Japanese government.
Even so, the public didn't seem too upset about it.
People had been fed up with this incompetent government for a long time. While they wouldn't openly support a rebellion, they had no problem sitting back and watching the show.
But this time, the Japanese government was truly both furious and afraid.
Yes, they knew they were seen as weak by the public, but they were still the ruling government. Even if that official had deserved his fate, the decision to punish him should have come from within the government—not from the League of Villains.
The League had crossed the line, and now the government was out for blood.
Japan's government was backed by powerful financial families. These politicians usually spent their time fighting among themselves for greater influence and profits. But now, for once, they had a common concern.
The League of Villains was getting out of control. And worse, behind them stood a man named All For One.
This reminded them of a time before All Might—when Japan was under the dark rule of that very man.
Back then, during the chaotic era of Quirk outbreaks, the government had been powerless to stop the riots and uprisings. With their authority crumbling, it was All For One who stepped in and put an end to the chaos.
Using his Quirk, he crushed what would have been a full-scale war and built a force of his own, growing stronger with each passing day.
At that time, those who followed All For One became so powerful that even the government and the financial elite had no choice but to bow to him.
For a while, it could be said that Japan was completely under his rule. But All For One had no interest in governing properly. Instead, his greatest pleasure was playing the role of a "Demon King," watching the people suffer under his reign.
Meanwhile, the politicians and financial elites who served him had no desire to manage the country, either. They only cared about finding ways to make money, no matter how bad things got for ordinary people.
In a society filled with chaos, countless rebels tried to rise up against him. Naturally, All For One became the prime target for heroes to take down.
But time and time again, those who stood against him failed.
It wasn't just him they had to defeat—his massive organization alone was enough to crush any opposition.
That was until All Might appeared.
With unstoppable force, All Might wiped out All For One's organization, pulling it up by the roots. Even All For One himself was forced to flee after being beaten down by him.
At that moment, the politicians made a "smart" decision.
They betrayed All For One and sided with All Might.
Just as All For One had once said, if All Might had wanted to, he could have ruled Japan himself.
The politicians were nothing more than weak opportunists. If All Might had claimed control over the country, they wouldn't have been able to stop him. In this world, power was the only thing that mattered.
But All Might had no interest in ruling. His only goal was to make sure ordinary people could live in peace.
That's why he fought on the front lines, taking down villains and criminals. Because of his efforts, crime in Japan was reduced to its lowest point in history. That's why people saw him as the "Symbol of Peace."
All Might proposed rebuilding society, and the politicians eagerly agreed.
They wanted nothing more than for him to restore the government's image—because in the end, they would benefit the most.
Through years of All Might's hard work, Japan's government slowly regained its legitimacy, and life for the common people improved.
At the time, it seemed like a perfect win-win situation.
But no matter how peaceful things seemed, the contradictions in society never truly disappeared. They just lay dormant, waiting for a spark to set them off.
On the surface, the public remained silent.
But deep down, they were enjoying the spectacle. Many people were secretly hoping the League of Villains would shake up this useless government even more.
Being incompetent wasn't a crime... but if that incompetence started hurting the people, then maybe it was time for them to step down.
At this moment, the Japanese government was in full panic mode.
They issued a nationwide wanted order for the League of Villains.
The bounties were sky-high, and Midoriya Izuku, as the key target, had his bounty increased multiple times. Even providing useful information about him could earn a huge reward.
It was clear what the government was trying to do.
They were terrified.
The League of Villains wasn't just a nuisance anymore. It was a real threat to their rule.
And the politicians who had once betrayed All For One were now terrified that the man they abandoned might come back to settle the score.
At the League of Villains' hideout—a small bar—Midoriya Izuku sat calmly, flipping through a book.
It was as if everything the League had done had nothing to do with him.
On the other side of the room, the "Hero Killer" Stain was carefully wiping his blade with a cloth.
He had been the one to take out the high-ranking official. After all, he was an assassin—it was what he did best.
"Midoriya, what's your next move?"
Sitting beside him, Shinso Hitoshi asked.
He had already gathered plenty of intel from the "Broker." Many top government officials had been involved in dirty deals they didn't want the public to know about. If all of that information was exposed, the entire Japanese government would lose its credibility.
"We'll do what villains are supposed to do. This was just a warning. Next..."
Midoriya closed his book, stood up, and announced:
"Get ready to fight!"
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