If I’m already the villain… I might as well rewrite the story.

Waking up as Shigaraki Tomura years before canon should have meant one thing—eventually becoming All For One’s successor and the future enemy of hero society.

He has no intention of letting that happen.

With a newly awakened system and knowledge of what’s coming, he decides to take control of his own fate. Instead of blindly following the path laid out for Shigaraki, he begins building something different: influence in the underworld, a growing circle of villains… and a second identity meant to walk straight into U.A.

His first step comes during the Sludge Villain incident, where he publicly intervenes, defeats the villain, and introduces himself to the world as someone who stands on the side of those labeled “evil.”

Heroes see a dangerous new figure.
All Might sees a threat to society’s ideals.
But to the forgotten and rejected, he might be something else entirely.

This is the story of a Shigaraki who refuses to be a pawn—and intends to change hero society from both sides.

A deafening explosion erupted the instant the muscular figure slammed into Muscular No. 1.


The sheer force behind the collision blasted both monsters sideways across the ground.


The civilians who had been desperately fleeing moments earlier all froze in shock.


Even Akatani Kaigei's pupils contracted slightly.


Because the person who had suddenly descended from the sky and intercepted Muscular No. 1 was someone she recognized.


And long black hair flowing wildly behind him.


The newcomer's feet carved deep trenches into the ground as he forcibly stopped Muscular No. 1's charge.


Without giving Muscular any chance to recover—


He slammed a fist directly into the duplicate's face.


The explosive impact distorted Muscular No. 1's features on the spot.


The duplicate's enormous body flew sideways like a cannonball before crashing through several concrete pillars in the distance.


Silence instantly filled the entire alternate space.


Everyone stared blankly at the muscular man standing there like an iron tower.


The crowd instantly erupted into shocked cries.


After all, Death Arms was not known as a particularly powerful top hero.


Among the rankings, he was considered relatively average.


He had just punched Muscular Bloodthirsty Man flying with raw physical strength alone.


Meanwhile, Death Arms slowly lowered his fist and glanced toward the civilians behind him.


After confirming that nobody had died yet, he quietly let out a breath of relief.


Only after hearing that answer did Death Arms finally relax completely.


But then, almost immediately, his expression turned grave again as he looked toward the ruined area in the distance.


That attack earlier had not been enough to defeat Muscular Bloodthirsty Man.


A massive figure slowly stood back up from the smoke.


Muscular No. 1 twisted his neck slightly, producing a series of cracking sounds.


As he spoke, the duplicate's exposed eye slowly narrowed onto Death Arms.


"So another hero finally decided to show up?"


To be honest, Muscular No. 1 was genuinely surprised.


After all, according to the original's memories, Death Arms was not supposed to be this strong.


Not strong enough to send him flying with a single punch.


Meanwhile, Death Arms stared back coldly.


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Chapter 163 - Have You Ever Seen a Man Fall from the Sky?