Chapter 230: Chapter 229: Reversal
They encountered an unexpected, completely unplanned, and sudden situation.
The masked man was one of the few in this era who had faced both the "Symbol of Peace" and the "Dark King."
If All Might was the pure embodiment of justice, then All For One was the embodiment of darkness in a broad sense, and the person who appeared here was someone who surpassed both, a figure of gray.
The masked man seemed indifferent, but secretly he was using his power to infiltrate the metal-filled "I-Island," and even in his heart, an absurd thought emerged—he must destroy everything.
Only by confronting this force head-on could one truly feel the unbearable pressure.
As the leader of a powerful criminal organization, the masked man couldn't fail to notice the overwhelming presence of the newcomer, whose power seemed to suppress everything, as if the very air was alive with murderous intent.
Moreover, Midoriya, who should have died from the gunshots, was still alive and unharmed.
This fact alone proved that the newcomer possessed terrifying strength, able to instantly stop bullets or block them.
Only a top-level professional hero could have the ability to so casually resolve Midoriya's life-or-death situation.
Knowing that showing any weakness would immediately put him at a disadvantage in a direct confrontation, the man in the mask chose to speak sharply first.
"Who are you?"
Someone, still disguised, let out a self-mocking laugh.
"Ha... wasn't it you, the bastard calling for a hero just now?"
As soon as the masked man heard this, he immediately understood that the newcomer wasn't here with good intentions.
He never expected that, after carefully dealing with All Might, there would be other top heroes hiding in this "I-Island."
But for people with such malicious intent, strength was necessary, but it wasn't the all-powerful card that decided everything.
Just like how the military could suppress All Might and outmatch the professional heroes on the island, what they relied on was ample preparation and their own malicious nature.
This terrifying group of criminals, made up of those who lived by the blade, each carried with them the suffering of many innocent lives.
In past conflicts, those professional heroes who died at the hands of this group became bragging rights and accomplishments for the leaders and captains.
Even though a powerful, unknown professional hero appeared on the order side now, the masked man wasn't afraid of the newcomer.
Villains, who could act without caring about the rules of the game, would use any means, no matter how vile or cruel, without hesitation.
After all, the lives and safety of the many hostages captured on "I-Island," including All Might, were all in their hands.
He mockingly raised his hand, the one without the weapon, and made a gesture similar to a surrender, looking quite pleased and smug.
"Hahaha, you're right, I'm the one who called for you!"
"However... this professional hero friend, who won't show his face..."
"Let me do you a favor and tell you something, just to avoid you making a foolish decision because you don't understand the situation, leading to an outcome we all can't accept."
As he spoke with increasing enthusiasm, even the synthetic voice from the special mask couldn't hide the leader's delight.
"This 'I-Island,' from now on, it's all under my control."
Accelerator snorted, almost unable to hold back a laugh.
Someone asked with interest.
"How do you figure that?"
Accelerator's actions made the masked man feel a sense of frustration, as though his power was being undermined.
But given the aura coming from the person and the unknown identity that posed an information risk, the masked man, to avoid a direct confrontation and greater risks, had no choice but to play along.
"Humph, don't push your luck!"
"Do you think All Might and dozens of professional heroes, as well as the lives of everyone on this island, are just some toys?"
"Life or death, it all depends on my decision."
He continued to add, looking like he wasn't done.
"That bastard hero over there, you'd better understand this."
"I am the strongest person on this island."
"All Might or you, no matter how strong you are, so what? You're just like that green-haired brat over there—really, unable to change anything!"
"Only the strong can decide everything. This is a natural law that's too easily overlooked because of the twisted existence of heroes."
Midoriya Izuku silently gritted his teeth. Just like the masked man said, if they couldn't take control of the center, no one could save them.
Meanwhile, Melissa, who was beside Midoriya, was crying as she tightly pressed pieces of torn clothing to his severely wounded body, trying to stop the bleeding.
The person, with a slight smirk hidden under their disguise, spoke with scorn.
"Do you just love to flaunt your strength?"
"You're nothing but a lowly animal, easy to understand and weak."
As if responding to Accelerator's declaration, the sudden sound of a system reboot echoed loudly.
The entire security system of "I-Island" was restored to normal, while the team of masked men, who originally controlled the island, frantically tried to regain control.
A female synthesized voice suddenly echoed through the loudspeaker.
"Forced security mode deactivated."
On their screens appeared the smiling face of the blue AI girl, Ene, along with this message:
"Stop wasting your energy! You guys are so weak! I could do better just throwing some rice on a keyboard!"
The terrifying red lights on top of all the security robots' heads disappeared in an instant, and the situation at the venue flipped in an instant.
Before the enemies could even figure out what happened, they were shocked to see the dangerous blue-glowing restraints automatically falling off the professional heroes.
"Damn it! What the hell is going on?!"
Then, sleek, snake-like shapes quickly wrapped around them with lightning speed.
People couldn't help but cheer.
The situation had flipped in an instant, and Accelerator, watching the seemingly stunned masked man in disbelief, mockingly said, "You piece of crap, you better not give up so easily. Hahaha!"
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