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Chapter 38 - Birmingham Attack

Ellen, Shinwa, and Kaori were deeply troubled after discovering that Toshinori, Ken, and Shoya had left for England without informing anyone. The weight of the situation was palpable in their expressions.

Ellen: [clenching her fists] "I can't believe they left without telling us. What are they thinking? They're putting themselves in danger without even a word!"

Shinwa: [leaning back with a sigh] "They probably think they can handle it alone. But taking on All for One's plans by themselves? That's reckless, even for them."

Kaori:[biting her lip] "Especially Shoya... What if something happens to him? They're walking into danger without any backup."

Ellen paced back and forth, her anxiety and frustration boiling over. She wanted to be by Toshinori's side, to support him directly, but he had chosen to face the danger without her.

Ellen: [gritting her teeth] "They think they can do this alone, but they don't realize how much we care! We should be out there with them, not just sitting here!"

Shinwa: [nodding] "Exactly. We've tackled threats together before. Why should this be any different?"

Kaori looked out the window, her eyes filled with concern.

Kaori: "I just hope they come back safely. They need to understand that they don't have to carry this burden alone."

Determined not to be idle, Ellen's resolve hardened.

Ellen: "We can't just sit here. We need to find a way to help them. We have to do something."

As Toshinori, Ken, and Shoya reached England, they finalized their plans before splitting up.

Toshinori: "Alright, let's see what we can uncover. I'll handle London."

Shoya: [nodding] "I'll head to Liverpool. Maybe I can find some intel there."

Ken:[smirking] "Birmingham's mine. I'll dig up anything that could help us."

With their strategies set, the three of them parted ways temporarily. Despite Toshinori's missing left arm, his resolve remained unshaken as he headed towards London, ready to face whatever awaited him.

As Deku, Bakugo, and Shoto, along with their wives, arrived in London, they quickly gathered to form a plan.

Izuku: [focused] "Alright, so here's the plan—"

Bakugo: [impatiently] "We don't have time for this, nerd. Just spit it out!"

Izuku: [sighing but maintaining his composure]* "They're probably in areas with high criminal and villain activity, most likely Liverpool and Birmingham."

Bakugo: [nodding and smirking]* "Alright then, I'll take Birmingham. Camie and I will check it out."

Shoto: [calmly] "Leave Liverpool to me. I'll see what I can find there."

Izuku: [serious expression crossing his face]: "I'll stay in London and meet with Europe's No. 1 Hero to discuss further details. We need to be on the same page if we want to find them quickly."

With their assignments clear, they all set off to track down their sons before it was too late.

As Deku and Ochaco met with the No. 1 Hero of Europe, the atmosphere was serious but filled with mutual respect.

James:[with a calm smile] "Well, it's my honor to meet you here, No. 1, and I guess there's no need for further clarification on your visit."

Izuku:[nodding politely] "It's my honor as well, to meet you, No. 1 Hero of Europe."

James:[light-heartedly] "Please, no need to be formal. Call me James—or Mr. Bond will do."

Izuku:[smiling slightly] "Alright, Mr. James. You know..."

James:[interrupting gently] "Your son Toshinori, who lost everything. I'm sorry for your loss."

Deku sighed, his expression softening with the weight of everything on his mind.

Izuku: [somberly] "There's more than just that. He's trying to protect the world from All for One and..."

James: [nodding knowingly] "Monster 0. I know. I've studied the report you personally sent me."

Izuku:[determined] "That's why we need your help."

James: [with resolve] "It's my honor to help, No. 1. And I know exactly where to start."

Deku chuckled, appreciating the straightforwardness of James.

Ochaco: [stepping forward with a kind smile]* "Shall we go?"

James: [with a smile in return] "Sure, Mrs. Midoriya. Let's move."

With that, they set off, ready to combine forces to find Toshinori and face the threats ahead.

Ken stood in Birmingham, surveying the scene with a calm gaze.

Ken:[to himself] "So, this is Birmingham. It's surprisingly peaceful."

His eyes shifted towards one of All for One's hideouts, where he saw captured civilians held hostage.

Ken:[grimly] "Looks like I need to act before things get worse."

Without hesitation, Ken made a silent entrance, launching his dragon breath towards one of the villains.

Finn:[startled] "What was that?!"

Ken landed in front of them with a powerful superhero landing, his presence radiating authority.

Ken:[smirking] "You guys are really troublesome, taking civilians hostage."

Just then, a familiar voice cut through the air.

Danzo: "Well, well, if it isn't 02."

Ken turned to face the newcomer, narrowing his eyes.

Ken:[coldly] "Didn't expect you to show up here, Danzo."

Danzo:[with a sneer] "It's good you're here. Sir All for One will be pleased once I bring you to him."

Ken:[calmly drawing his dual swords] "You're welcome to try."

Wasting no time, Ken began cutting down the villains surrounding him with swift, lethal strikes.

Ken:[to the citizens] "Go hide somewhere safe. It's dangerous here."

The terrified citizens nodded and quickly found shelter.

Ken turned back to Danzo, a dark smile crossing his face.

Ken:[tauntingly]"Let's make this more fun. Dragon Fear!"

With a mighty roar, his powerful aura swept over the area, knocking most of the villains unconscious.

Danzo:[in disbelief] "Impossible! How can you be this strong?!"

Ken:[coolly] "This is the power of destruction. Now, let's end this."

Terrified, Danzo tried to flee, but Ken was too quick. In an instant, he severed Danzo's legs, immobilizing him.

Ken: "No, no, kitty. You're not going anywhere."

Danzo, trembling in fear, begged for mercy.

Danzo:[desperately] "Please, spare me!"

Ken:[lowering his blade menacingly] "If you want mercy, you'd better tell me about Monster 0."

Danzo:[nervously stammering]* "I don't know exactly where All for One is keeping him, but..."

Ken:[impatiently]* "But what?"

Danzo:[terrified] "All for One is planning an attack on London. He's going after James Bond, and he's preparing to lead his army there!"

Ken's eyes narrowed, his grip on his swords tightening as he processed the information.

Ken:[coldly] "Then I guess London is next."

Ken glanced at the subdued scene around him, his swords now sheathed.

Ken:[calmly] "Well, looks like there's nothing more for me to do here."

He turned towards the citizens, a sense of unease in his voice.

Ken:[softly] "I'm sorry you all had to see that."

One of the citizens, a man named Roberto, stepped forward with gratitude in his eyes.

Roberto: "No need to apologize. You saved us today."

Another citizen, Tyler, nodded in agreement.

Tyler: "Yeah, because of you, we're safe."

Ken gave them a small, almost sheepish smile.

Ken: "Alright then. Let's make sure you all get home safely."

As they began to move, Roberto turned back to him, curiosity lighting up his face.

Roberto: "By the way, what's your hero name?"

Ken chuckled lightly, shaking his head.

Ken:[grinning] "I'm not a hero. I was just here to collect some information, but when I saw you all in trouble, I couldn't ignore it."

The citizens exchanged glances, clearly impressed with the mysterious figure who had saved them, hero or not.Ken escorted the civilians to the police station, ensuring their safety. As soon as they arrived, the officers were less than pleased.

Officer: "You killed those villains and took the law into your own hands."

Officer Dave:"Yeah, we need to arrest you."

Ken let out a sigh, already tired of the situation.

Ken:[calmly] "Seriously? If I hadn't intervened, those civilians would be dead."

Roberto stepped forward, standing up for Ken.

Roberto: "He's right! He saved us, and now you're talking about arresting him?"

Officer Dave: "It's not about saving anyone; it's about taking the law into his own hands. Who's going to take responsibility for this?"

Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind.

Voice: "I will."

Everyone turned, startled, as Bakugo made his entrance. The sight of the World's No. 2 Hero, Dynamite, left everyone stunned, including Ken.

Bakugo: "I'll take full responsibility."

Ken, visibly surprised but composed, looked at Bakugo.

Officer Dave:[stammering] "S-Sir Dynamite... it's an honor, but taking responsibility for this—"

Bakugo:[cutting him off sharply] "I said I'll handle it. Any damages, any rules bent—I'll cover it all. You got a problem with that?"

Dave hesitated but knew he couldn't argue with a hero of Bakugo's status.

Officer Dave:[sighing] "No, sir. If you're taking responsibility, we'll close the case."

Bakugo turned to Ken, his expression unreadable.

Ken:[raising an eyebrow] "Mr. Dynamite, I didn't expect you to go this far for me."

Bakugo and Camie looked at Ken, trying to hold back their emotions.

Camie: [softly but firmly] "02, we need to talk about this."

Ken: [nodding slightly] "Sure, ma'am. If you want answers."