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Shigaraki and Stain met in a dimly-lit alleyway, away from prying eyes. Stain was dressed in his usual black and white attire with a red scarf, while Shigaraki was wearing a hoodie and a pair of jeans.
Kurogiri was standing nearby, watching closely.
"So, you're the infamous Hero Killer Stain," Shigaraki said, eyeing Stain with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. "I've heard a lot about you."
"And you're Tomura Shigaraki, the leader of the League of Villains," Stain replied, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I've also heard a lot about you."
There was a moment of tense silence as the two men stared at each other, sizing each other up. Then, Stain spoke again.
"I understand that we share similar ideals," he said. "We both believe that society is corrupted, that the so-called 'heroes' are nothing more than false idols. But what is your plan? How do you intend to bring about the change we seek?"
Shigaraki smirked. "I have my methods," he said cryptically. "But I'm not going to share them with you just yet. You're a wild card, Stain. I don't know if I can trust you."
"Before I can offer my service, there are some things I want to know." Stain hissed, as he looked deep into Shigaraki's eyes.
"Shoot." The villain said with a smirk.
"All-Might is the pinnacle of heroism. His ideals and unwavering dedication to justice are something to be admired. In the video, you said you want to kill him. Why?"
Shigaraki scoffed. "All-Might is nothing but a pawn. He's controlled by the government and the rich elite. The Hero Society is a sham, a system designed to oppress the poor and protect the interests of the powerful."
Stain raised an eyebrow. "But isn't the goal of villains to take down heroes and the Hero Society? All-Might represents everything that is good about heroism. He's the symbol of peace that we should all strive for. He doesn't do heroic acts for fame or fortune. He does everything for the good of people."
Shigaraki leaned forward, a fire burning in his eyes. "You're missing the point, Stain. The existence of heroes and the Hero Society is what creates villains. If everyone was allowed to freely use their quirks and train them, then no villain could ever hope to succeed. The rules and regulations that the Hero Society enforces only serve to restrict and oppress the poor and innocent, the very people heroes are fighting for.
Existence of villains creates the stage for heroes. If there were no villains, there would be no heroes and what causes villains is hero society that prevents people from training their birth rights. Imagine a mother, born with a strong quirk, but had no wish to become a hero. When she is attacked in an alley, what can she do? She can only cry for heroes. She had never trained her powers. The government never allowed her. If she wanted to use her Quirk, then she should have become a government tool.
Now imagine if she had trained her power for years. If the villain were to attack her, she could have defended herself. She wouldn't need a hero. She could easily beat the villain and call enforcing officers to apprehend the villain.
Can you see the pattern? First, they oppress the people. If you are not our soldiers, you are not allowed to use your birth-rights. Then they create villains, so people they oppressed in the first place need someone to save them. Then, they create heroes. The same heroes that will protect the interest of the rich elite and government. They eliminated all chance of uprising. At this age, even if the government is corrupt, or tyrant, people cannot rise against them. Heroes will protect those tyrants!"
Stain furrowed his brow, considering Shigaraki's words. "You make a compelling argument. Perhaps the Hero Society is not as perfect as I once believed."
Shigaraki smirked. "I knew you would see things my way. Together, we can bring about a world where the strong are free to use their quirks and the weak are no longer oppressed. All we have to do is take down the Hero Society and their puppet, All-Might and other tools."
Stain bristled at the implication. "I have one more question.
I want to know what the League thinks about Mokami Yaoyorozu," Stain said, his voice low and steady. "He's different from other heroes. He actually cares about people, not just upholding the law. His speech was similar to yours even."
Shigaraki turned to face Stain, his hands in his pockets. "Ah, Mokami. He's an interesting one, isn't he?"
"What is your plan?" Stain asked, gripping the hilt of his sword tightly. "If the League goes after Mokami, I will stand against you."
Shigaraki smirked. "No need for that. Mokami and I are distant cousins. I have no intention of hurting him."
Stain's eyes widened in surprise. "You and Mokami are related?"
Shigaraki nodded. "Our families go way back. I have a soft spot for him, and I like Momo. I wouldn't want to hurt my potential future brother-in-law."
Stain lowered his sword, relaxing his grip. "I see. I will still keep an eye on the League, but if you won't go after Mokami, then we have no reason to fight."
Shigaraki nodded, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Good to know. But remember, Stain, we're not heroes. We have our own goals, and sometimes they require us to take drastic measures."
Stain nodded solemnly. "I understand. But I will always stand against those who would harm the innocent."
Shigaraki regarded him for a moment, then nodded slowly. "I believe you," he said. "But remember this: we may have similar ideals, but we are not the same. I am not a hero like you, Stain. I am a villain. And villains do whatever it takes to win."
Stain's expression hardened. "I understand," he said. "But don't forget, Tomura: our ultimate goal is to make society better. If you lose sight of that, then you are no better than the so-called heroes you despise."
"Don't worry. We want the same thing." Shigaraki smirked widely, "In fact, to prove that, I will give you a location of one of the big bases of Equity. Go and see for yourself. See who is behind that organization. Track it to the top and see who is responsible for abduction of all those children. See for yourself, Stain, that everything I said is true."
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