Chapter 23: Chapter 025 : Unintentionally Causing Panic
Endeavor furrowed his brows and responded, "What are you talking about? A forest suddenly appeared? Do you think you're watching a movie?"
"This is absolutely true. Over in that direction, it seems to be an abandoned car repair shop. But most people have already moved out, so there shouldn't be anyone living there. If enemies are operating there, we really have no idea what they're after."
"So, you're saying the villain are not after money, but something else?"
"Yes, I think that's the case."
Endeavor thought for a moment, then replied, "You... come with me to check it out."
"Yes, Endeavor."
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At the abandoned car repair shop.
There was still a thick cloud of smoke hanging in the air, not yet dispersed.
"Whoosh!"
At that moment, a purple smoke formed a portal in mid-air, and Shigaraki Tomura stumbled out.
His eyes quickly scanned the area, and beads of sweat began to form on his face.
"This bastard... what did he do? He turned this place into a forest!" Shigaraki Tomura said in shock.
"I'm not sure, but this is probably his Quirk. Fire and trees... This guy must have multiple Quirks, and both of them are very powerful," Kurogiri added from the side.
"Getting the U.A. recommendation means he's going to be a professional hero we really don't want to deal with. Damn, why is everything going wrong lately?" Shigaraki Tomura complained, frustrated.
"Shigaraki, Ezaki Kitazawa ran off, and with all this commotion, the professional heroes will be here soon. Right now, Nomu is already pierced through most of its body by these trees. We should leave with Nomu for now," Kurogiri said.
"Alright," Shigaraki Tomura said in a deep voice. Soon, they reached Nomu's side.
At that moment, Nomu's entire body was entangled by dozens of tree roots. If Nomu didn't have super-regeneration, it would have already been dead by now.
"This move is really terrifying to think about. If we hadn't dodged quickly back then, we'd probably end up like Nomu," Kurogiri said, frowning.
Shigaraki Tomura didn't say anything. With a few swift movements, he freed the trapped Nomu, then used Kurogiri's teleportation Quirk to leave the area.
Not long after, helicopters, police, and many professional heroes arrived at the forest.
"Report: The eastern area is safe."
"Report: The western area is safe."
"Report: The southern and northern areas are safe."
"It's hard to understand. How could a whole forest just appear like that?" one of the police officers said, puzzled.
"That's right. It's been confirmed that this is not an attack by the enemies. The trees are real and not hiding anything strange."
"Could it be... the world is ending? First, humans mutate, now it's plants?"
"Hiss... that actually makes a lot of sense! But, could that really be true?"
"Plants mutating... tsk, thinking about it is terrifying. I hope I don't wake up one day and find myself in a forest. That would be so scary."
"Well, let's wait for the experts to look into it and give an explanation."
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"Hello, everyone. Welcome to the morning news. This morning, around 9:00 AM, a forest suddenly appeared in [xxx] area. Experts have initially guessed that this is not an enemy attack, but rather a natural phenomenon. An investigation is still ongoing."
"A forest?"
All Might, sitting on the couch, was caught off guard.
"This sudden event is really giving me a headache. If we don't investigate the truth soon, the local residents might panic. Oh well, the transformation time is enough. Let me go check the scene," All Might said, and his muscles suddenly bulged, transforming from a small man into a massive, muscular figure. With that, he quickly left the house.
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Meanwhile, at Ezaki Kitazawa's house.
Ezaki Kitazawa had made instant noodles, sitting on the couch, eating and watching the news.
"Damn, I just wanted to get the attention of the surrounding agencies. I didn't expect it to turn into this. Well, it's not my fault. You should blame Shigaraki Tomura and his people," Ezaki Kitazawa mumbled.
As he continued eating, Ezaki Kitazawa started thinking. Their mission had failed, so they'd probably lay low for a while. After all, their real target was All Might. Until they dealt with him, they wouldn't be spending too much time on Ezaki Kitazawa.
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