[MHCISQD] Chapter 279: Targeting Endeavor?

"Right, Aizawa-sensei's Quirk is so troublesome! Unless it's someone like Ojiro or Hagakure, there's no straightforward way to fight against him. It always ends up turning into close combat. And Aizawa-sensei's fighting skills are nothing to scoff at."

Kirishima shrugged, not wanting to engage in a fight with an opponent like Aizawa.

Indeed, Aizawa's Quirk would forcefully pull the opponent towards him for hand-to-hand combat. He effectively strips villains of their most proficient Quirks, allowing him to counter with his expertise in close combat.

However, Aizawa is their teacher, and even if they were to go into battle, he would only be their ally. So, fighting him is out of the question.

Midoriya and Todoroki didn't face many attacks from Renault, and he didn't use much force either. At most, it was just enough to make them uncomfortable for a while.

At this moment, Midoriya was already starting to mumble to himself, analyzing the mistakes he made in his previous offensive.

Looking somewhat helpless, Renault glanced at him and said, "Midoriya, start cleaning up the aftermath."

"Ah? Okay!"

"Bakugo, you too. Don't just lie there, get up and get to work."

"Huh? You're the one who caused this, aren't you?"

"Didn't you launch the attack?"

"Didn't you the one who told me to go all out?"

"Do you want to do it or not?"

"..." Bakugo silently got up and walked to the storage room in the corner of the training facility, took out a broom, and started cleaning.

Kaminari smirked and muttered under his breath, "As expected, only Renault can shut Bakugo up and make him back down."

Ashido nodded in agreement. "While the rest of us in the class aren't afraid of him anymore, it's still good to have someone who can keep Bakugo in check."

Interrupting their conversation, Iida said, "We don't need to discuss that further. Let's all pitch in and clean up quickly. We should head to lunch soon."

With Iida's initiative, everyone started cleaning, considering it as a little exercise. They were eager to finish and go for lunch.

Meanwhile, Aizawa, who had already left, appeared in front of All Might, who had spilled a cup of tea and said, "The four kids just finished their battle. As you said before, Renault's power already surpasses most kids his age."

"Hahaha! I told you so. That youngster is definitely the top candidate to become the strongest hero in the future."

"What about your own successor? Don't you believe in Midoriya?"

"Young Midoriya?" All Might took a sip of tea and chuckled. "Of course, I believe in Young Midoriya. He will undoubtedly become a powerful hero and live up to the Symbol of Peace that I want to pass on to him. But he still needs a lot of time to grow to that stage. However, what we lack the most now is time. Besides, I don't want to push him too hard. Excessive pressure is counterproductive."

"But things don't always develop as we expect. There have been plenty of past incidents to prove that."

"Don't worry, Aizawa-kun." All Might smiled at him. "At that time, won't we, the teachers, still be around?"

"You're really a hardworking person too."

"Hahahaha~"

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Days passed one by one, and a week had already gone by since the last press conference for the announcement board.

After the conference, All Might, rare as it may be, heeded the committee's request and held a press meeting. It was then that he revealed his retirement and announced that his main role from now on would be as a teacher at U.A., guiding the students.

Since the public had already mentally prepared themselves, this press conference didn't cause much of a stir.

Moreover, All Might didn't disappear completely. He would still occasionally appear on television.

However, he would no longer be the Symbol of Peace at that time but rather as a U.A. teacher.

Having finished two-day off-campus work studies, Renault, along with the others, was taking a break at school today.

Although they couldn't go home, life at school was still quite enjoyable.

After observing for these past few days, Renault faintly noticed some signs. It seemed that Mikoto and Yaoyorozu had been communicating more frequently. This made him suspect something, although he wasn't certain.

Therefore, Renault chose to remain silent, just as before.

Holding a cup of black tea brewed with premium tea leaves brought by Yaoyorozu from home, Renault said to the people nearby, "These are Pro Hero documentaries from a few years ago. And it's not even All Might's. Is it really necessary to be so enthusiastic about watching them?"

Indeed, what was currently playing on television was a documentary filmed a few years ago, focusing on Pro Heroes.

While it may be interesting for ordinary people to learn about various Pro Heroes, it didn't seem necessary for those in the hero department.

If they wanted to know, they could just ask any teacher at school.

Kirishima chimed in, "Of course, we know, but it's just boring if there's nothing to do. We've been training all morning, so let's rest in the afternoon."

"Alright, suit yourselves." Watching the Pro Heroes on the television engaged in rescue operations throughout the city, Renault contemplated whether to take a short nap.

However, just as he spaced out for a few minutes, a loud shout came from behind.

"Quick, change the channel! Something's happening!"

Turning around, Renault saw Iida rushing over in a hurry, snatching the remote control to switch channels.

"Hey! Class president! What's going on?"

*BOOM!*

The sound of an explosion on the television grabbed everyone's attention.

"Is that Endeavor?"

"And Hawks too. Wait, the one with wings, is that Nomu?"

Finally, everyone understood why Iida was in such a rush.

As they watched Endeavor fighting fiercely against Nomu on the television, Renault pondered, "So they've set their sights on Endeavor, who just became Number One, huh?"

After saying that, Renault glanced at Todoroki, who was staring intently at the television. He could tell that Todoroki, who seemed calm on the surface, was actually starting to worry.

"Targeting Endeavor? But Endeavor is very powerful, right? Even though he's been Number Two for years, nobody dares to underestimate him?" Kirishima asked in confusion, "And there's only one Nomu, and Hawks is there too. It should be easily resolved, right?"

No, the problem isn't that simple.

With narrowed eyes, Renault thought for a moment, then stood up and headed towards the elevator, saying, "I'm going upstairs to make a phone call."

Todoroki watched Renault's figure, clenched his fist, and ultimately remained standing in place, fixated on the TV screen.