Chapter 314: Chaos Breaks Out!

Momo was dressed in a light green sleeveless dress with crystal high heels, while Kyoka wore a pink floral hairpin, a black shawl, and a pink skirt.

It was clear that whether it was Uraraka, Asui, or Momo, Kyoka had put a lot of effort into her makeup.

"You look beautiful," Kaminari said softly as he approached Kyoka.

Objectively speaking, she might not have been the most stunning among the four girls, but beauty was in the eye of the beholder. To him, she was the most beautiful.

"Th-Thank you..." Kyoka lowered her head shyly, avoiding Kaminari's gaze. The people around them instantly felt awkward—this couple was handing out dog food without warning.

Ding

At that moment, the door opened again. Thinking it was Bakugo, Kirishima, and the others, Kaminari and the group turned their heads—only to see an absolutely stunning woman enter the room.

Her beauty immediately drew the attention of every male present.

Melissa!

"Kaminari-kun, you're still here? The party's about to start!"

Her golden hair was tied into a loose ponytail, secured by a red hairpin. She wore a dark blue dress with a black belt adorned with white roses, and a flowing white skirt that reached her knees.

With her breathtaking beauty and curvaceous figure, even someone as reserved as Shoto Todoroki was captivated.

As for Kaminari, Midoriya, and the others? It was only natural that their hearts skipped a beat.

And then there was Mineta—the embodiment of lust—who was literally crying, his tears filled with excitement.

"Goddess!!!"

Snort!

Just as Kaminari was admiring the scene, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his waist, snapping him out of his trance.

He instinctively turned around—only to meet Kyoka's piercing glare. He pursed his lips in embarrassment and immediately tried to salvage the situation.

"I still think you're the most beautiful, Kyoka! Really!"

"Believe it or not!" Kyoka huffed before turning away and rejoining Momo, leaving Kaminari speechless.

What's wrong with appreciating beauty?

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Meanwhile, in the second-floor lobby of the central tower, the I-EXPO welcome party was in full swing.

Seated at a dining table, Tobio enjoyed the delicious food, accompanied by Kaminari's parents. Pikachu sat obediently on his lap.

Aside from Kaminari and his classmates, nearly everyone with an invitation had arrived—including almost all the Pro Heroes on the island.

Technically, they should have been patrolling their designated posts, but I-Island had been peaceful for so long that many had grown complacent, relying entirely on the island's management and security systems.

Over the years, the Pro Heroes stationed here had gradually slacked off.

Especially during events like this, which were lively and full of excitement, they all made sure to attend.

The biggest reason?

They had received word that All Might himself would be present, and they wanted to see the legend in person.

"Well then, to all our esteemed guests, thank you very much for joining us at this welcome party!"

On the stage, a middle-aged man in a suit, likely one of the event organizers, smiled warmly as he spoke into the microphone.

"And now, to deliver the opening remarks and greet our guests, please welcome the world's No. 1 Hero—All Might!"

"My friends, let's give him the warmest applause!"

Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

The moment All Might's name was announced, thunderous applause erupted throughout the hall.

For the Pro Heroes who had never seen him in person, this was a dream come true.

At that moment, everyone became starstruck fans.

As All Might stepped onto the stage and approached the microphone, the mysterious figures atop the tower finally seized full control of both the management and security systems.

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"No!"

"Neither Bakugo nor Kirishima can reach Tetsutetsu!" Iida put down his phone, his expression grave.

"No signal?" Kaminari checked his own phone, only to find that the reception was completely dead. His heart clenched.

"Something's wrong!"

[I-Island Management System Notification: According to the security system report, unidentified individuals have planted explosives in the exhibition area.]

[As a result, I-Island will now enter high-alert mode. All residents and visitors are instructed to remain inside their accommodations.]

[Ten minutes from now, anyone found outside will be detained without warning, and the island's holding facility will be placed under lockdown.]

[Repeating the alert system message… (abdgcxdz)…]

The broadcast sent shockwaves through the island.

Nothing like this had ever happened before.

Neither first-time visitors nor long-time residents had any experience dealing with an emergency of this scale.

At that moment, Kaminari and the others in Hall No. 7 noticed metallic alloy plates descending outside the windows, gradually sealing off the view of the moonlit night.

In the second-floor welcome hall, the doors suddenly swung open.

A group of armed men in black helmets stormed in, swiftly surrounding everyone in the venue.

"Aahhh—!"

Screams erupted from some of the women as they were suddenly held at gunpoint.

Kaminari's parents immediately stood up, shielding Tobio behind them. Pikachu leaped down from Tobio's lap, crouching low in a defensive stance.

"Pika?"

Pikachu quickly realized it couldn't connect to Kaminari's phone.

Its tiny mind raced to analyze the situation and determine the best course of action.

"As you all just heard, we've taken control of the island's warning system. So don't even think about resisting."

A towering, red-haired man wearing an iron mask strode in, flanked by four armed guards.

A sinister grin spread across his face as the big screen flickered, switching to a live feed.

"If you try anything, the security robots will attack innocent civilians on the island."

"In other words, every single person on this island is now our hostage."

He then glanced at the oddly dressed Pro Heroes scattered throughout the venue and made his threat perfectly clear.

"And that includes you lot as well!"

The next moment, as he muttered "Activate" into his headset, the floor of the venue lit up with rows of circular black panels.

Seconds later, bright blue energy bands shot out from them.

These bands moved with precision, binding the Pro Heroes one by one—while leaving the civilians completely untouched.

They were restraint devices—one of I-Island's many security technologies.

Of course, these devices were only effective against individuals of average strength.

For Pro Heroes with physical-enhancement Quirks, breaking free was possible.

And All Might was about to do just that.

Though his Quirk, One For All, had been passed on to Midoriya, and his body had suffered irreparable damage, he still had enough strength to break free.

Bang!

A sudden gunshot rang out.

All Might froze.

The iron-masked red-haired man strode onto the stage, ruthlessly kicking him to the ground.

"Stay put."

"And as for the Pro Heroes here, I'd advise you all to stay very, very still."

His voice turned cold as he made his next move.

"Otherwise, not only will I order my men to start shooting civilians… but I'll also kill that kid right now."

The screen split into two halves.

On the left, the live feed of the streets outside the tower continued.

On the right—Tetsutetsu hung limply against a wall, his head drooping forward.

"Tetsutetsu!!!"

Kaminari's parents gasped in horror.

"Young Tetsutetsu?!"

Even All Might's eyes widened.

The iron-masked red-haired man sneered.

"He's a student from the Hero Course, isn't he?"

"I'll admit, the kid put up a good fight. Most people wouldn't stand a chance against him."

"But unfortunately for him—he ran into me."

(To be continued.)

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