Security sensors and cameras detected his presence, and reports from terrified citizens flooded the emergency channels.
In addition, it had been reported that Death Arms had been defeated and was injured.
While the heroes received numerous reports, Mahoraga continued walking, searching for a place where he could process everything and find absolute peace.
"I think the city's underground pipe network will be a good place. No one will believe I'm there," thought Mahoraga as he headed for an alley where there was an entrance to the sewer and climbed down into it.
The first to arrive to analyze the scene was Detective Naomasa Tsukauchi.
As a police detective and All Might's main contact in the force, Tsukauchi is known for his "Lie Detector" Quirk, but more importantly, for his analytical mind and experience in complex cases involving extraordinary Quirks.
"Secure the perimeter immediately! No one enters or leaves without my authorization! What is the condition of the Hero Death Arms? I need a detailed medical report and a statement from any eyewitnesses who are not in shock."
Then, as his eyes scan the scene, pausing on the damage to the wall and the cracked floor.
"Collect all security footage from the area, every angle, every second. I need to see every interaction, every movement of that... creature. And assemble a team of Quirk specialists. This goes beyond a standard criminal case. We are facing an unprecedented threat."
His gaze would rest on a strange mark on the floor, and in a tone almost inaudible to himself, he would mutter:
"What the hell is this...?"
The next day, the UA students returned to class after the festival had ended.
"Did you hear that? They say a new villain has appeared," said Kaminari.
"Yes, apparently there was a battle," replied Jiro.
"Attention, Class 1-A," said Aizawa in his monotone voice, but with unusual seriousness.
"As you may already know from the news, a serious incident has occurred in the city. An unknown entity calling itself 'Mahoraga' appeared and caused significant disruption. Professional Hero Death Arms was injured during the containment attempt."
There were no further details, only confirmation of what many already suspected from rumors and leaked images.
The students' reactions were one of shock and concern; Deku would be the most affected. His mind raced, analyzing every detail of the news, trying to understand how something could have left a hero of Death Arms' stature unconscious.
"So the school will be stepping up security, and please avoid going out alone. If you see Mahoraga, notify us or the nearest authorities," Aizawa said, warning his class.
Everyone began to talk or whisper about Mahoraga; it was the topic of the moment.
"Well, putting the news aside, it's time to choose your hero names," Aizawa said.
Social media and news headlines covered the previous day's events.
"HERO DEATH ARMS DEFEATED BY NEW VILLAIN"
"MAHORAGA: THE NEW VILLAIN"
While social media discussed Mahoraga, Detective Tsukauchi was in the waiting room to question Death Arms.
"You can come in now, detective. He just woke up," said the nurse.
"Thank you," said the detective.
He entered the hero's room and saw him. He had a bandage wrapped around his head.
"Hello, Death. How are you?" said Tsukauchi.
"Better, actually. I imagine you're here to question me," replied Death Arms.
"That's right. I hope you can tell me everything you observed about him."
"Very well, although I actually think he's a much more powerful threat than I thought," said the Hero.
Hearing Death Arms say that, Tsukauchi was surprised. Apparently, the new Villain was more powerful than speculated.
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