[MHCISQD] Chapter 282: Instakill

The scorching flames held everyone's gaze, rendering them unable to look away. Because everyone knew that the person standing there just a moment ago was Endeavor.

But due to the distance, no one knew how things had come to be this way.

Facing Endeavor, Renault was initially engulfed by the flames as well.

However, this fire didn't cause him any harm. As he slowly retreated from the range of the fiery pillar, he glanced over to where there was no movement and calmly observed the column of fire, occasionally interrupted by the laughter of the Nomu.

"What a marvelous Nomu, waiting for Endeavor to become stronger, huh?"

"Um, excuse me, Evolto-dono?"

Suddenly, Hawks's voice came from the side, bringing Renault back to reality. He looked at Hawks and asked, "What's the matter, Number Two?"

"Is Endeavor alright?" Hawks's tone was filled with uncertainty. He had seen the other person using a weird bottle towards Endeavor, and then a surge of energy enveloped him, followed by the appearance of flames that seemed capable of melting anything.

Moreover, these flames seemed even hotter than the flames from Endeavor's previous strongest attack.

Hawks, looking at this unfamiliar figure in peculiar and somewhat sinister armor, knew that this person had also appeared during the battle of Kamino, assisting All Might in his fight against All For One.

So today, this person came to help as well?

"Endeavor will be fine," Renault could tell that Hawks was thinking about many things, but he didn't bother to speculate. He replied directly, "As the new Number One, Endeavor must demonstrate strength and presence comparable to All Might. So in today's battle, it is necessary for him to be the one to finish it. I'm just here to provide him with some assistance."

As Renault spoke, the flames began to retract and condense, gathering back onto Endeavor's body.

The blood and dust that had appeared on Endeavor due to the fight were all gone, and even his vitality had fully recovered in just over a minute.

However, a large scar remained on the left side of Endeavor's face.

Looking at Endeavor's calm expression, Renault asked, "With the absorption of the Phoenix flames, you should be able to erase the scar on your face, right?"

Endeavor nodded and gazed at the Nomu, taking a step forward and saying, "Indeed, I can. The strength you gifted me is truly remarkable, elevating my flames to a whole new level. The scar is insignificant; it will remind me that I am not the strongest."

Having already gained a tremendous increase in power compared to before, Endeavor's mood at this moment was unexpectedly calm. He didn't even care about the Nomu before him.

In just a short minute, the flames crazily remolded him, granting him a rebirth, but at the same time, it allowed him to swiftly browse through his past moments and memories.

Now, Endeavor just wanted to quickly resolve the troubles here and contemplate other matters upon his return.

Flames condensed into two burning masses in his hands, and his hero costume was engulfed in flames. However, compared to the past, the form of the flames now possessed a touch of dexterity.

Although it seemed to lack some of the previous volatile aura, both Renault and Hawks could still perceive a slightly terrifying destructive power beneath the calm flames.

"S-S-Strong..." the Nomu murmured, watching Endeavor walking towards him. His words were stuttered, and his body inexplicably trembled. "What is... this feeling?"

Endeavor noticed the Nomu's reaction and calmly stated, "I thought you were nothing more than a killing machine, filled with thoughts of slaughter. But it seems you possess an emotion called fear. Today, you have enlightened me in many ways. So, let me give you a taste of my power!"

With a forceful stomp, a surge of flames erupted behind Endeavor, instantly propelling him forward toward Nomu.

His right fist engulfed in blazing flames, struck upward, connecting with Nomu's chin and sending it soaring into the sky.

Endeavor swiftly followed, propelled by the flames, soaring above Nomu in an instant.

"The previous burns weren't thorough enough. Let's see if you can recover from this. Take this!"

Flames burst forth, enveloping Endeavor, forming a gigantic Phoenix. Accompanied by a resounding cry, it charged toward Nomu.

"AAARRGGHHH!!!" Nomu extended its hands, attempting to grab Endeavor within the flames.

However, as soon as their contact was made, its hands started turning to ashes, disintegrating from the fingertips.

*BOOOM!*

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd on-site and in front of television screens, the massive Phoenix propelled Nomu, crashing it into the ground, and sending waves of heat rippling outwards.

After ten seconds, the flames subsided, and within the large crater, Endeavor stood unharmed.

The Nomu, which had caused immense destruction, had already turned to ashes in the flames.

In a helicopter, a reporter looked down at the scene below, confirming through the camera before excitedly addressing the audience, "Ladies and gentlemen! Just now, our Number One Hero, Endeavor, in a disadvantaged situation, ultimately defeated the powerful altered human Nomu with his formidable flame powers! Once again, he smashed the villain's scheme, protecting the safety of the people!"

Inside the large crater, Endeavor exhaled a breath of air, surveying the surrounding buildings and debris. He walked out of the crater and addressed Hawks, who was waiting there, saying, "Contact the logistics team to clean up the scene and check if anyone else is injured. Are there any other issues in the vicinity?"

"Don't worry, I've taken care of the surroundings," Hawks responded, giving Endeavor a thumbs-up and smiling. "That move just now was really cool!"

Endeavor didn't reply but turned his head, searching for Evolto.

Seeing this, Hawks said, "If you're looking for Evolto, he left directly, saying his purpose here has been fulfilled. I don't think we can keep him even if we wanted to."

"Is that so?" Endeavor nodded and raised his right hand, gripping it tightly before releasing it.

"Number One... huh?"

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The perspective returns to U.A.

Class A students sat in front of the television, their emotions going through a rollercoaster ride.

First, Endeavor evaporated Nomu with his ultimate move, then Nomu quickly regenerated and dealt a heavy blow to Endeavor. Later, Evolto appeared and suppressed Nomu, and finally, Endeavor's power increased, instantly killing the Nomu.

The continuous sequence of events left everyone amazed.

Todoroki looked at the television, watching the interview with Endeavor and the scarring left on his face, his thoughts swirling.

"Endeavor's ultimate move just now was so cool!" Ashido snapped out of her thoughts and commented to the person next to her, only to realize something was amiss. "Hmm? Where's Yaomomo?"

"Yaoyorozu left while we were watching the live broadcast. I don't know what happened," Kirishima recalled and replied.

"Ahh! She missed the exciting battle then!"

"It was just footage captured by a helicopter, and the image quality is not good enough, not enjoyable to watch anyway."