#eightbullets

The Core Conflict: Why They'd Fight

The fundamental reason for this conflict is the unique and highly desirable Quirks of Eri and Anna:

Eri's Rewind (Overhaul's Goal): Overhaul seeks to harness Eri's Quirk to create Quirk-erasing drugs, which he believes will "cure" society and allow the Yakuza to regain power by controlling the new "Quirk market" (both erasing and restoring).

Anna's Overmodification (Dark Might's Goal): Dark Might uses Anna's Quirk to greatly enhance his own Alchemy Quirk and the Quirks of his inner circle, aiming to become the new "Symbol of Peace" by force and reshape the world in his image, mirroring All Might's power.

Their goals are mutually exclusive in terms of who controls these girls. Both Eri and Anna represent absolute power and the key to their leaders' grand ambitions. Neither Overhaul nor Dark Might would willingly cede control of their "asset" to the other.

The Factions and Their Strengths

1. Overhaul's Shie Hassaikai:

Leader: Overhaul (Kai Chisaki) - Possesses the terrifying "Overhaul" Quirk, allowing him to disassemble and reassemble anything he touches. This makes him incredibly versatile in combat (destruction, healing, fusion) and a master of environmental manipulation. He is meticulous, mysophobic, and utterly ruthless.

Key Members:

Chronostasis (Hari Kurono): Overhaul's loyal right-hand man. His "Chronostasis" Quirk can slow down opponents, making him an excellent support and tactical combatant.

Mimic (Joi Irinaka): The General Manager. His "Mimicry" Quirk allows him to inhabit and control objects, including entire sections of their hideout. He can create mobile, shifting battlefields.

Eight Bullets: A group of highly capable Quirk users with diverse abilities:

Kendo Rappa (Strongarm): Super-speed punches, a pure physical powerhouse.

Hekiji Tengai (Barrier): Creates powerful defensive barriers.

Shin Nemoto (Confession): Forces targets to answer truthfully, excellent for interrogation and psychological warfare.

Rikiya Katsukame (Vitality Stealing): Drains stamina and grows in size, a formidable tank.

The "Garbage Trio" (Setsuno, Hojo, Tabe) and Sakaki (Sloshed) provide additional combat and utility.

Resources: Yakuza connections, black market access, and a growing supply of incomplete (or later, perfected) Quirk-erasing bullets.

Ideology: Quirks are a disease; purification of humanity; restoration of Yakuza power.

2. Dark Might's Gollini Family:

Leader: Dark Might (Valdo Gollini) - Possesses "Alchemy," allowing him to transform matter using gold as a catalyst. This Quirk is massively boosted by Anna's Overmodification, giving him immense destructive power, the ability to create constructs, and even mimic All Might's physique. He is egotistical, theatrical, and prone to violent outbursts when challenged.

Key Members: (Note: Their loyalty is often born of fear or self-interest, making them less cohesive than the Hassaikai's inner circle)

Deborah Gollini (Day Dream): Can put people in a dream-like state and control their bodies, crucial for controlling Anna and subduing crowds.

Bruno Gollini (Delay Spot): Creates zones where time moves slower, making him nearly untouchable in close combat.

Kamil Gollini (Spatial Excursion): Can move objects at will, essential for their mobile fortress.

Paulo Gollini (Erasure Spot): Creates zones where Quirks are inactive (similar to Eraser Head), a dangerous counter to Quirk users.

Simon Gollini (Monster Summon): Can create various monsters, providing a disposable army.

Gil Gollini (Teleportation) & Ugo Gollini (Telekinesis): A combat duo, offering mobility and offensive power.

Ginji Karau (Mad Gluttony): A Tartarus escapee whose Quirk is greatly enhanced by Anna's power.

Resources: Immense wealth, international mafia connections, and a mobile fortress (if the conflict escalates to that point).

Ideology: Might makes right; Dark Might as the new "Symbol of Peace"; reshaping the world through overwhelming power.

The Conflict: How It Would Play Out

Phase 1: Espionage and Initial Skirmishes

Discovery: Both factions would inevitably become aware of the other's "macguffin" girl through their intelligence networks. Overhaul, with his meticulous nature, would likely be the first to gather detailed intel on Anna and her Quirk's potential. Dark Might, with his more flamboyant displays of power, might inadvertently draw Overhaul's attention.

Motivation for Conflict:

Overhaul: Anna's Overmodification could be seen as a direct threat to his Quirk-erasing monopoly, or perhaps a means to accelerate Eri's Quirk research (though he'd likely prefer to control it himself). He might also view the Gollini's "Quirk-enhancing" philosophy as anathema to his "Quirk-purging" goal.

Dark Might: Eri's Rewind Quirk, particularly its ability to de-power, would be a direct threat to his and his family's enhanced Quirks. He might seek to neutralize her or, more likely, capture her to prevent her use against him.

Initial Probes: Small-scale incursions, perhaps by Setsuno's Larceny to steal information or by the Gollini's stealthy members to observe. These would quickly escalate into violent clashes as both sides realize the other's capabilities.

Phase 2: Escalation and Direct Confrontation

Targeting the Girls: The primary objective for both sides would be to secure the other's "asset." This would lead to direct assaults on their respective strongholds.

Shie Hassaikai's Approach:

Infiltration & Disassembly: Overhaul's team would attempt to infiltrate the Gollini's lavish, but potentially less fortified, bases. Mimic could manipulate the environment, while Nemoto could extract information from captured Gollini members.

Quirk-Erasing Bullets: Overhaul would deploy his Quirk-erasing bullets strategically, aiming to de-power key Gollini members and reduce Dark Might's enhanced abilities. This would be a terrifying weapon against the Gollini's reliance on boosted Quirks.

Brute Force & Fusion: Rappa and Katsukame would serve as shock troops, while Overhaul himself would engage in direct combat, using his fusion abilities to become a monstrous threat.

Gollini Family's Approach:

Overwhelming Power: Dark Might, fueled by Anna's Quirk, would unleash devastating Alchemy attacks. His golems and summoned monsters would provide a numerical advantage.

Quirk Counters: Paulo's "Erasure Spot" would be crucial for neutralizing the Hassaikai's Quirks, especially Overhaul's. Deborah's "Day Dream" could be used to incapacitate or brainwash Hassaikai members.

Mobility & Traps: Kamil's Spatial Excursion would allow for rapid movement and repositioning of their fortress or key personnel, while Bruno's "Delay Spot" could create deadly traps.

Key Battles & Turning Points:

Overhaul vs. Dark Might: This would be the ultimate showdown.

Initial Clash: Dark Might, with his boosted Alchemy, might initially overwhelm Overhaul with raw power and range.

Overhaul's Adaptation: Overhaul would likely use his analytical skills to understand Dark Might's reliance on Anna and his Quirk's weaknesses. He might try to touch Dark Might directly, using his disassembly, or aim to disrupt Anna's connection.

The MacGuffin Factor: The fight would inevitably revolve around Eri and Anna. If Overhaul gets close to Anna, he could potentially "disassemble" her Quirk or body, or even try to "rewind" her to a state before her Quirk developed (though this is speculative). If Dark Might gets close to Eri, he might try to use Anna's Overmodification to "enhance" Eri's Quirk to an uncontrollable degree, or simply neutralize her.

Gollini's Inner Circle vs. Eight Bullets:

Rappa's raw power against Bruno's time manipulation or Gil's teleportation would be explosive.

Nemoto's "Confession" could sow distrust within the Gollini's less loyal ranks.

Mimic's environmental control would clash with Kamil's spatial manipulation.

Possible Outcomes:

Overhaul Victory:

Capture of Anna: Overhaul would likely attempt to integrate Anna's Quirk into his research, perhaps finding a way to combine Rewind and Overmodification for even more potent Quirk-erasing or modifying effects. This could lead to a truly terrifying new stage of his plan.

Elimination of Dark Might: Overhaul would show no mercy, likely disassembling Dark Might completely.

Global Domination: With both Quirks under his control, Overhaul would become an even more unstoppable force, capable of rapidly "purifying" the world.

Dark Might Victory:

Capture of Eri: Dark Might might try to use Anna's Quirk to "enhance" Eri's Rewind to a stable, controllable level for his own purposes, or simply neutralize her as a threat.

Elimination of Overhaul: Dark Might's theatrical nature might lead to a more public, humiliating defeat for Overhaul.

Uncontrollable Power: Dark Might, with Eri's power, could potentially achieve a level of power that even he struggles to control, becoming a truly destructive "Symbol of Peace."

Mutual Destruction/Stalemate:

Heavy Casualties: Both factions are ruthless and powerful. It's highly probable that a prolonged conflict would lead to significant losses on both sides, weakening them for future hero intervention.

Girls Escape: In the chaos, Eri and Anna might find an opportunity to escape, potentially forcing the heroes to intervene to protect them from both villain factions.

Third Party Intervention: The sheer scale of the conflict might draw the attention of other villain groups (if any survived the LOV's early destruction) or, more likely, a full-scale hero response.

Overhaul Crew and Humarise Alliance in the MLA-Dark Might AU

Context and Setup

Humarise in the AU: Drawing from the World Heroes' Mission film and the HPSC’s darker operations (as seen in the provided document, pages 2-3), Humarise is reimagined as a clandestine faction within the Hero Public Safety Commission (HPSC). Unlike their canon depiction as a global cult, this AU positions Humarise as a secret task force created by Madam President to counter Quirk-related threats through extreme measures. Their ideology aligns with Chisaki’s anti-Quirk stance, but they operate with HPSC resources, including advanced technology, covert agents, and access to global networks.

Trigger Event: After the Overhaul crew’s scuffle with the MLA-Dark Might alliance (as described in the prior conversation), their survival and public exposure of the Quirk-Destroying Drug draw Humarise’s attention. Scouts, posing as HPSC operatives, approach Chisaki in a neutral underworld hub, impressed by his ability to evade capture and his drug’s potential to neutralize Quirks.

Mutual Interests: Humarise seeks to weaponize Chisaki’s Quirk-Destroying Drug to trigger widespread Quirk loss, aligning with their mission to “purify” humanity. Chisaki sees Humarise’s resources and global reach as a means to scale his operations and counter the MLA-Dark Might alliance, which he views as a threat to his yakuza revival.

Formation of the Alliance

Initial Contact: Humarise scouts, led by a high-ranking agent codenamed “Purifier” (inspired by Flect Turn’s leadership style), meet Chisaki in a fortified Shie Hassaikai safehouse. Using intelligence gathered by Shin Nemoto’s Confession Quirk, Chisaki verifies their anti-Quirk ideology and HPSC backing. Purifier presents Humarise’s manifesto: Quirks are a genetic deviation destabilizing society, and their Trigger Bombs (explosives that amplify and destabilize Quirks, seen in World Heroes' Mission) complement Chisaki’s drug.

Negotiation: Chisaki, wary of being subordinated (as seen in his defiance of the MLA-Dark Might alliance), demands equal partnership. He offers the Quirk-Destroying Drug formula and Eri’s Rewind Quirk in exchange for Humarise’s funding, tech, and operatives. Humarise agrees, seeing Chisaki’s Overhaul Quirk and strategic mind as key to executing large-scale operations.

Agreement: The alliance is formalized with a shared goal: eradicate Quirks globally, dismantle hero society, and establish a new order (Chisaki’s yakuza dominance and Humarise’s “purified” humanity). They establish a joint command structure, with Chisaki leading field operations and Humarise handling logistics and intelligence.

Structure of the Overhaul-Humarise Alliance

Leadership

Kai Chisaki (Overhaul): Strategic mastermind and field commander. His Overhaul Quirk allows precise reconstruction of environments and bodies, making him ideal for surgical strikes and drug production. He insists on controlling Eri and the drug’s development.

Purifier (Humarise Leader): A pragmatic strategist inspired by Flect Turn, wielding a Reflect Quirk (redirecting attacks) and HPSC resources. Purifier coordinates global operations and ensures HPSC cover for the alliance’s actions.

Shared Command: Decisions are made jointly, with Chisaki focusing on Japan’s underworld and Humarise targeting international hero networks. Disagreements are resolved through Nemoto’s Confession to ensure trust.

Key Members

Shie Hassaikai:

Shin Nemoto (Confession): Extracts secrets from captives, ensuring loyalty within the alliance and exposing MLA or hero plans.

Rikiya Katsukame (Vitality Stealing): Enhanced by Humarise’s Quirk amplifiers, he weakens enemies in combat, complementing Trigger Bomb chaos.

Joi Irinaka (Mimic): Manipulates environments for ambushes and escapes, synergizing with Humarise’s tech-driven traps.

Eri: Her Rewind Quirk is exploited to produce Quirk-Destroying Drugs, with Humarise providing advanced containment to secure her.

Eight Bullets: Enhanced with Humarise tech (e.g., Quirk-boosting implants), they serve as elite enforcers.

Humarise:

Field Agents: Covert operatives trained by the HPSC, skilled in espionage and sabotage, posing as heroes or civilians.

Tech Specialists: Develop Trigger Bombs and Quirk-neutralizing devices, adapting Chisaki’s drug for mass deployment (e.g., aerosolized versions).

Global Operatives: Recruited from international HPSC branches, they target hero academies and agencies abroad, spreading the drug’s influence.

Resources

Quirk-Destroying Drug: Refined with Humarise’s tech to increase potency and scalability, allowing deployment via bombs or injections.

Trigger Bombs: Humarise’s explosives overload Quirks, causing chaos that the Overhaul crew exploits to distribute their drug.

HPSC Funding: Madam President (per the document, page 3) covertly funnels resources to Humarise, believing their actions serve society’s stability by countering Quirk escalation.

Black-Market Networks: Chisaki’s yakuza contacts, combined with Humarise’s global reach (inspired by their canon international cells), secure rare materials and intelligence.

Safehouses: Jointly operated bases in Japan and abroad, fortified with Mimic’s Quirk and Humarise’s surveillance tech.

Operations and Tactics

Phase 1: Testing and Sabotage:

Objective: Weaken hero society and the MLA-Dark Might alliance by targeting key figures and infrastructure.

Tactics: The Overhaul crew launches precision strikes on hero agencies, using Mimic to trap heroes and Katsukame to drain their vitality. Humarise deploys Trigger Bombs to destabilize Quirks, framing the MLA for the chaos. Nemoto extracts intel from captured heroes, exposing MLA plans.

Example: An attack on UA’s training facilities combines aerosolized Quirk-Destroying Drugs with Trigger Bombs, temporarily neutralizing Class 1-A’s Quirks and sowing public fear. Chisaki escapes via Mimic’s environmental control, while Humarise agents cover their tracks with HPSC influence.

Phase 2: Global Expansion:

Objective: Spread Quirk-Destroying Drugs worldwide, targeting hero-heavy regions like the U.S. and Europe.

Tactics: Humarise’s global operatives distribute the drug through black-market channels, while Chisaki’s crew trains local yakuza allies to administer it. Trigger Bombs are used in major cities to amplify Quirk chaos, justifying the drug as a “cure.” HPSC cover stories blame villains like the MLA.

Example: In New York, a Trigger Bomb detonates during a hero convention, followed by Overhaul operatives distributing the drug as a “safety measure.” Humarise agents manipulate media to paint heroes as unreliable.

Phase 3: Confronting the MLA-Dark Might Alliance:

Objective: Eliminate the MLA-Dark Might alliance as a rival, exploiting their Quirk-worshipping ideology.

Tactics: Chisaki and Purifier orchestrate a multi-pronged assault on Deika City, the MLA’s stronghold. Mimic collapses buildings, Katsukame weakens Re-Destro’s forces, and Humarise’s Trigger Bombs overload MLA Quirks, causing internal chaos. Nemoto’s Confession exposes Dark Might’s weaknesses, allowing Chisaki to target him surgically with Overhaul.

Outcome: The alliance survives but is severely weakened, with Re-Destro’s Stress Quirk neutralized by the drug and Dark Might’s unstable power disrupted by Trigger Bombs. Chisaki and Humarise escape using HPSC evacuation protocols.

Dynamics and Synergies

Ideological Alignment: Both groups view Quirks as a societal curse, but Chisaki’s yakuza-driven pragmatism (reviving the Shie Hassaikai) complements Humarise’s ideological zeal (purifying humanity). This shared vision ensures cooperation, though Chisaki’s ambition to dominate occasionally clashes with Purifier’s HPSC loyalty.

Operational Synergy: The Overhaul crew’s precision (Mimic’s traps, Nemoto’s intel) pairs with Humarise’s scale (Trigger Bombs, global reach). Chisaki’s drug neutralizes Quirks permanently, while Humarise’s bombs create temporary chaos, creating a one-two punch.

Trust and Tension: Nemoto’s Confession ensures transparency, preventing betrayal. However, Chisaki’s refusal to be subordinate (as seen in prior MLA-Dark Might talks) creates friction when Humarise pushes HPSC agendas. Purifier mitigates this by deferring to Chisaki’s tactical expertise.

Eri’s Role: Humarise’s tech enhances Eri’s containment, increasing drug production but raising ethical concerns among some HPSC agents (mirroring Madam President’s conflicted stance on corruption, page 2). Chisaki’s ruthless exploitation of Eri solidifies his control but risks alienating softer Humarise members.

Impact on the AU Narrative

Escalated Threat: The Overhaul-Humarise alliance creates a unified anti-Quirk front, surpassing the MLA-Dark Might alliance in coordination and resources. Their ability to neutralize Quirks threatens hero society’s foundation, forcing heroes like Izuku Midoriya and All Might to adapt strategically.

Hero Society Response: The HPSC’s covert support (per Madam President’s morally dubious decisions, page 2) complicates hero investigations, as Humarise operates under official cover. Heroes like Hawks, already tasked with infiltration (page 3), face divided loyalties when uncovering HPSC’s role.

MLA-Dark Might Rivalry: The alliance’s attacks weaken the MLA-Dark Might coalition, exposing Re-Destro’s reliance on Quirks and Dark Might’s instability. This creates a three-way conflict, with heroes caught between two anti-hero factions.

Character Arcs:

Izuku Midoriya: Faces a personal crisis as the Quirk-Destroying Drug threatens One For All, pushing him to rely on strategy and teamwork (as seen in prior arcs like the Forest Training Camp).

Katsuki Bakugo: His pride in his Explosion Quirk fuels his rage against the alliance, driving him to counter Trigger Bombs with precise blasts.

Shoto Todoroki: Uses his dual Quirk to resist drug effects, balancing fire and ice to protect allies from Humarise’s chaos.

Ochaco Uraraka: Her empathy (noted in prior conversations, June 29, 2025) drives her to rescue Eri, clashing with Chisaki’s exploitation.

All Might: Grapples with the HPSC’s corruption (mirroring his canon distrust, page 3), rallying heroes to expose Humarise’s ties.

Thematic Depth: The alliance amplifies themes of control vs. freedom (Chisaki’s yakuza order vs. MLA’s liberation), morality vs. pragmatism (Humarise’s HPSC backing vs. their extremist actions), and sacrifice (Eri’s suffering vs. hero resolve). It challenges the value of Quirks, echoing prior discussions on Quirk restrictions (July 23, 2025).

Comparison to The Light (Young Justice)

Drawing from the document’s description of The Light (pages 5-17), the Overhaul-Humarise alliance mirrors their structure as a sophisticated, ideologically driven villain group. Like The Light’s seven-member council (Vandal Savage, Lex Luthor, etc.), the alliance operates with a tight leadership (Chisaki, Purifier) and specialized roles (Nemoto as intelligence, Katsukame as muscle). Both groups employ pragmatic villainy (e.g., The Light’s avoidance of hero family attacks, page 10; Chisaki’s calculated escapes) and manipulate heroes into serving their goals (Humarise’s HPSC cover parallels The Light’s public faces like Lex Luthor, page 9). However, Overhaul-Humarise is more ideologically unified (anti-Quirk vs. The Light’s diverse motives) but less globally ambitious, focusing on Quirk eradication rather than galactic dominance.

Challenges and Future Conflicts

Internal Strains: Chisaki’s ambition to dominate the post-Quirk world risks clashing with Humarise’s HPSC ties, especially if Madam President (killed in the Paranormal Liberation War, page 4) is succeeded by a less sympathetic leader like Yokumiru Mera.

Hero Counterattacks: Hawks’ infiltration skills (page 3) and prior knowledge of HPSC corruption could expose the alliance, especially if he uncovers Humarise’s role. UA students, trained for war (page 2), may target Eri’s rescue, disrupting drug production.

MLA-Dark Might Retaliation: Re-Destro and Dark Might, weakened but not defeated, may ally with other villains (e.g., minor yakuza or international syndicates) to counter the alliance, escalating the underworld conflict.

Eri’s Liberation: Eri’s Rewind Quirk remains a linchpin. If heroes free her (as in the canon Hideout Raid), the alliance’s drug production collapses, forcing them to rely on Trigger Bombs and risking overextension.

Conclusion

League of Villains: Recruitment of Remaining Villains Post-Leader Defeats

Overview

In this hypothetical scenario, the main leaders of the villain groups—Shigaraki (LoV, temporarily absent or weakened), Overhaul (Shie Hassaikai), Nine (Nine’s Gang), Flect Turn (Humanise Cult), and Dark Might (Gollini Family)—are defeated earlier in the My Hero Academia timeline, before the Paranormal Liberation War Arc. The League of Villains, under interim leadership or a recovering Shigaraki, seeks to consolidate power by recruiting surviving villains from these factions. The LoV’s appeal lies in its ideology of societal upheaval, its camaraderie, and its pragmatic offer of protection and purpose. Below, we analyze how each group’s remnants could be integrated, their motivations for joining, and the resulting dynamics.

Recruitment Strategy

The LoV’s recruitment would capitalize on its reputation as a persistent, anti-hero force that offers a sense of belonging, freedom to act on villainous desires, and strategic protection against heroes. Key strategies include:

Ideological Appeal: Emphasizing Stain’s legacy (societal reform) and Shigaraki’s vision of destruction to attract those disillusioned with hero society.

Camaraderie and Acceptance: Offering a “family” for societal outcasts, as seen with Twice and Toga.

Pragmatism: Providing resources, gear, and protection through alliances (e.g., with the Meta Liberation Army’s remnants or Dr. Garaki’s support).

Freedom for Villainy: Allowing members to indulge their desires (e.g., Muscular’s bloodlust) within the LoV’s broader goals.

Coercion or Fear: Using intimidation or All For One’s influence to secure loyalty from reluctant recruits.

Integration of Villain Groups

1. Vanguard Action Squad (LoV’s Own Members)

Context: The Vanguard Action Squad, including Toga, Twice, Spinner, Mr. Compress, Muscular, Moonfish, and Mustard, is the LoV’s core unit. With Shigaraki temporarily defeated or absent, interim leadership could fall to Dabi, Toga, or Mr. Compress, who are loyal and strategic.

Motivations and Roles:

Toga: Loyal to the LoV due to its acceptance of her bloodlust (Page 5, 12). She’d remain a key recruiter, using her charm and shapeshifting Quirk to infiltrate and persuade others. Her emotional bond with Twice and the group ensures she stays committed.

Twice: His loyalty stems from the LoV’s acceptance of his mental instability and clone Quirk (Page 29, 32). As an S-rank villain, his ability to create clones (Page 35) makes him a linchpin for bolstering numbers, potentially cloning powerful recruits. He’d recruit others by empathizing with their outcast status.

Spinner: Inspired by Stain but loyal to Shigaraki (Page 21, 26), Spinner would push the LoV’s ideological narrative to attract reform-minded villains. His “Gecko” Quirk is less combat-focused, so he’d serve as a narrator or morale booster (Page 21).

Mr. Compress: A pragmatic and affable member (Page 38), he’d handle logistics, using his “Compress” Quirk to transport recruits or resources. His loyalty to the LoV’s cause and willingness to sacrifice (Page 41) make him a stabilizing force.

Muscular: A bloodthirsty sociopath (Page 48), Muscular would join for the freedom to kill. His “Muscle Augmentation” Quirk (Page 45) makes him a brute enforcer, appealing to those who value raw power.

Moonfish: An Ax-Crazy cannibal (Page 50), Moonfish would join for the chance to indulge his violent urges. His “Blade-Tooth” Quirk is deadly but erratic, requiring oversight to prevent chaos.

Mustard: A resentful teen with a gas Quirk (Page 53), Mustard would join out of pragmatism, seeking protection and a platform to prove himself against heroes. His youth makes him moldable.

Challenges: Muscular and Moonfish’s lack of loyalty (Page 48, 51) could destabilize the group. Toga’s emotional volatility post-Twice’s death (Page 5) might require careful management.

2. Shie Hassaikai’s Eight Bullets

Context: With Overhaul defeated, the Eight Bullets—Nemoto, Katsukami, Sakaki, Setsuno, Hojo, Tabe, Rappa, and Tengai—are left without purpose. Their loyalty to Overhaul stemmed from his saving them from despair (Page 123), but most are expendable pawns (Page 122).

Motivations and Roles:

Nemoto: His “Confession” Quirk (Page 124) makes him a valuable interrogator. His loyalty to Overhaul was due to the latter’s sincerity (Page 125), so the LoV could win him over by offering a new “sincere” leader like Dabi. He’d join out of loyalty and pragmatism.

Katsukami: A brute with an energy-draining Quirk (Page 126), he’d join for the chance to fight, similar to Muscular. His lack of intelligence makes him easy to control.

Sakaki: His “Sloshed” Quirk disorients enemies (Page 127). An alcoholic with little loyalty, he’d join for resources and freedom to indulge his vices.

Setsuno: A suicidal thief with a stealing Quirk (Page 128), Setsuno would join for camaraderie, as the LoV mirrors the Bullets’ bond among outcasts (Page 129). His combat pragmatism enhances the LoV’s versatility.

Hojo: His gem-creating Quirk (Page 129) offers defensive and offensive capabilities. Once discarded by his boss (Page 130), he’d join the LoV for purpose and acceptance.

Tabe: A gluttonous cannibal (Page 123), Tabe would align with Moonfish for freedom to indulge. His lack of depth makes him a follower.

Rappa: A challenge-seeking brute with “Strongarm” (Page 131), Rappa would join for the promise of death matches. His disloyalty to Overhaul (Page 123) suggests he’d follow strength, aligning with Dabi or Muscular.

Tengai: A barrier-creating monk (Page 133), Tengai would join out of loyalty to a new cause, seeing the LoV as a path to redemption or purpose.

Challenges: Rappa’s independence and desire for death matches (Page 131) could clash with the LoV’s teamwork. Nemoto’s loyalty might waver if he doubts the LoV’s sincerity. The Bullets’ expendable mindset may require the LoV to foster genuine camaraderie to retain them.

3. Nine’s Gang

Context: With Nine defeated, his crew—Slice, Chimera, and Mummy—lose their leader, who sought a world where the strong thrive (Page 70). Their loyalty was pragmatic, tied to Nine’s power and vision.

Motivations and Roles:

Slice: Her prehensile hair Quirk (Page 75) is versatile for offense and defense. Her loyalty to Nine was pragmatic, so she’d join the LoV for protection and resources, especially after her near-defeat (Page 75).

Chimera: A beastly brute with animal traits (Page 76), Chimera would join for the chance to dominate, aligning with Muscular and Katsukami. His “Then Let Me Be Evil” mindset (Page 77) fits the LoV’s anti-hero stance.

Mummy: His “Mummification” Quirk controls objects via bandages (Page 78). A ninja-like pragmatist, he’d join for strategic benefits, enhancing the LoV’s stealth operations.

Challenges: Chimera’s raw power and ego might lead to conflicts with Muscular or Rappa. Slice and Mummy’s pragmatic loyalty could falter if the LoV fails to deliver results.

4. Humanise Cult

Context: With Flect Turn defeated, his mercenaries—Beros, Serpenter twins, Leviathan, and Sidero—lose their ideological drive to purge Quirks (Page 83). Their motivations vary from devotion (Beros) to self-preservation (Serpenter).

Motivations and Roles:

Beros: Her “Longbow” Quirk excels at long-range combat (Page 89). Devoted to Humanise’s cause, she’d join the LoV out of pragmatism, seeking a new purpose after Flect’s defeat. Her skill makes her a valuable sniper.

Serpenter Twins: Their “Sword Kill” Quirk creates blades from their bodies (Page 90). Bloodthirsty and unhinged, they’d join for freedom to fight, aligning with Toga and Moonfish.

Leviathan: A berserk water-twister creator (Page 92), Leviathan would join for the chance to wreak havoc. His drug-induced rage requires control, possibly via Toga’s manipulation.

Sidero: His “Iron Club” Quirk turns him into an Oni (Page 92). A minor thug, he’d join for protection and to follow stronger villains like Chimera.

Challenges: Beros’s ideological devotion might clash with the LoV’s lack of a “purge Quirks” agenda. Leviathan’s uncontrollable nature could disrupt operations, requiring Twice’s clones to restrain him.

5. Gollini Family

Context: With Dark Might defeated, his inner circle—Deborah, Bruno, Kamil, Paolo, Gil, Karau, and Simon—lose their leader, who used Anna’s Quirk to boost their powers (Page 98, 101). Their loyalty was a mix of fear, ego, and pragmatism.

Motivations and Roles:

Deborah: Her “Day Dream” Quirk manipulates people via dreams (Page 116). A sadist, she’d join for the chance to control others, aligning with Toga’s manipulative tendencies.

Bruno: His “Slow Motion” Quirk slows enemies (Page 117). A thug with impact, he’d join for power and protection, serving as a tactical asset.

Kamil: His “Spatial Excursion” Quirk manipulates space (Page 118). A non-combatant, he’d join for safety, enhancing the LoV’s mobility.

Paolo: His “Erasure Spot” Quirk nullifies powers (Page 119). Lazy and ineffective, he’d join out of fear, but his Quirk could counter heroes effectively.

Gil: A teleportation Quirk user (Page 119), Gil would join for escape and survival, pairing with Mr. Compress for logistics.

Karau: His “Forcefield” Quirk (Page 121) is defensive. Arrogant but weak, he’d join for protection, serving as a shield alongside Tengai.

Simon: A weapon-creating Quirk user (Page 121), Simon would join for resources, supplying the LoV with arms.

Challenges: The Gollinis’ ego-driven nature (Page 100) and reliance on boosted Quirks could make them unreliable without Anna’s Overmodification. Deborah’s sadism and Paolo’s laziness might cause internal friction.

Organizational Dynamics

The unified LoV would be a formidable force, combining versatile Quirks and numbers. Key dynamics include:

Leadership: Without Shigaraki, Dabi’s ruthless pragmatism or Mr. Compress’s strategic mind could lead. Toga and Twice would handle recruitment and morale. If Shigaraki returns, his vision would unify the group, leveraging All For One’s resources.

Structure: The LoV could organize into squads:

Stealth/Infiltration: Toga, Mr. Compress, Setsuno, Mummy, Deborah (shapeshifting, compression, theft, mummification, dream control).

Brute Force: Muscular, Chimera, Katsukami, Rappa, Leviathan, Sidero (raw power and destruction).

Tactical/Support: Twice, Spinner, Nemoto, Tengai, Bruno, Kamil, Gil, Karau, Simon (cloning, morale, interrogation, barriers, slow motion, mobility, defense, weapons).

Ranged/Disruption: Beros, Serpenter twins, Sakaki, Moonfish (long-range, blades, disorientation, chaotic attacks).

Ideological Cohesion: The LoV would blend Stain’s reformist ideals (appealing to Spinner, Nemoto, Tengai), freedom for villainy (Muscular, Moonfish, Serpenter), and pragmatic survival (Slice, Mummy, Gollinis). Toga and Twice’s emotional bonds would foster loyalty among outcasts.

Resources: Alliances with Dr. Garaki or MLA remnants (Page 1) would provide gear and funding. Twice’s clones could amplify numbers, potentially recreating defeated leaders like Nine (Page 36).

Potential Conflicts

Power Struggles: Muscular, Rappa, and Chimera’s egos could lead to infighting, requiring Dabi or Shigaraki to enforce discipline.

Ideological Clashes: Beros’s anti-Quirk beliefs (Page 89) may conflict with the LoV’s Quirk-centric approach. Spinner’s Stain-inspired ideals might alienate pragmatists like the Gollinis.

Control Issues: Moonfish and Leviathan’s erratic behaviors (Page 51, 92) could disrupt plans, necessitating containment by Twice or Mr. Compress.

Loyalty: The Gollinis’ fear-based loyalty and the Bullets’ expendable mindset (Page 122) could lead to defections if the LoV weakens.

Impact on the Story

A unified LoV would accelerate the Paranormal Liberation Front’s formation, posing a greater threat to hero society. With Twice’s cloning, Nemoto’s interrogation, and versatile Quirks like Toga’s shapeshifting and Bruno’s slow motion, the LoV could execute complex operations, such as mass infiltrations or city-wide chaos. Heroes like Midoriya and Class 1-A would face overwhelming odds, forcing them to innovate new strategies, possibly relying on Melissa Shield’s inventions (Page 58) or Rody’s cunning (Page 79). The LoV’s emotional bonds, especially Toga’s and Twice’s, could humanize the villains, creating moral dilemmas for heroes like Uraraka (Page 9).

Conclusion

First Confrontation: Overhaul Crew vs. MLA-Dark Might Alliance

Setup and Context

Location: An abandoned industrial district in Musutafu, a neutral territory where criminal factions meet to negotiate black-market deals. The area is littered with derelict factories, rusted machinery, and narrow alleyways, ideal for ambushes and escapes.

Timing: Early in the AU timeline, shortly after the Overhaul crew begins distributing their prototype Quirk-Destroying Drug, drawing the attention of the MLA-Dark Might alliance, who see Chisaki’s operation as a potential asset or threat.

Trigger: The MLA, led by Re-Destro, and Dark Might arrange a meeting with Kai Chisaki to propose an alliance, expecting him to join their cause or submit as a subordinate. Chisaki, however, views their Quirk-worshipping ideology as an affront to his goal of eradicating Quirks and restoring yakuza dominance. Initial negotiations turn hostile when Chisaki refuses to bow to their authority.

Key Players

Overhaul Crew (Shie Hassaikai)

Kai Chisaki (Overhaul): Leader, wielding his Overhaul Quirk to deconstruct and reconstruct matter. His strategic mind drives the crew’s tactics, aiming to outmaneuver rather than overpower.

Shin Nemoto (Confession): Uses his Quirk to extract truths, providing real-time intelligence by interrogating captured MLA operatives during the fight.

Rikiya Katsukame (Vitality Stealing): Enhanced by black-market Quirk amplifiers, he drains enemy stamina to weaken MLA fighters and Dark Might’s minions.

Joi Irinaka (Mimic): Manipulates the environment by possessing objects, reshaping the battlefield to trap enemies and facilitate escape.

Eight Bullets (Supporting): Other members, like Sakaki Deidoro (Sloshed), provide distractions with their Quirks, sowing chaos to cover the crew’s movements.

MLA-Dark Might Alliance

Re-Destro (Rikiya Yotsubashi): MLA leader, using his Stress Quirk to amplify his strength as the fight escalates. He seeks to absorb Chisaki’s operation into the MLA.

Dark Might: A narcissistic, power-obsessed villain wielding a corrupted version of One For All-like abilities (stockpiled strength and speed, but unstable). He views Chisaki as a potential subordinate or rival to crush.

Skeptic (Tomoyasu Chikazoku): Deploys surveillance drones and hacked systems to track the Overhaul crew, feeding data to MLA fighters.

Geten: An MLA elite with Cryokinesis, creating ice barriers and attacks to control the battlefield.

MLA Operatives and Dark Might’s Minions: A mix of MLA soldiers with diverse Quirks (e.g., hardening, telekinesis) and Dark Might’s enhanced thugs, outnumbering the Overhaul crew but less coordinated.

The Fight: From Scuffle to Conflict

Phase 1: Tense Negotiations and Initial Clash

Setting the Scene: The meeting takes place in a dilapidated warehouse. Chisaki arrives with Nemoto, Katsukame, and Mimic, while the rest of the Eight Bullets are positioned nearby. Re-Destro and Dark Might, flanked by Geten, Skeptic, and operatives, demand Chisaki hand over his Quirk-Destroying Drug formula and pledge loyalty.

Breaking Point: Chisaki rejects their offer, declaring Quirks a “plague” and the MLA-Dark Might vision a “delusion.” Dark Might, enraged by the insult, lunges with a super-speed punch, which Chisaki dodges by deconstructing the floor beneath him, collapsing it into rubble.

Scuffle Begins: Katsukame charges into MLA operatives, draining their vitality to slow their attacks. Nemoto uses Confession on a captured operative, revealing Skeptic’s drone positions. Mimic possesses the warehouse walls, causing them to buckle and disorient the enemy. The Overhaul crew’s precision catches the alliance off-guard, but Dark Might’s raw power and Geten’s ice attacks force them to scatter.

Phase 2: Ideological Clash and Escalation

Chisaki’s Defiance: Chisaki rebuilds the rubble into spiked barriers using Overhaul, trapping MLA operatives and taunting Re-Destro’s Quirk supremacy as “mindless worship.” Re-Destro, stressed by Chisaki’s defiance, bulks up with his Stress Quirk, smashing through barriers and closing in.

Dark Might’s Aggression: Dark Might, refusing to let Re-Destro take the lead, unleashes a shockwave that levels part of the warehouse, nearly hitting his own allies. Chisaki exploits the chaos, deconstructing debris to create a smokescreen and ordering Mimic to manipulate the surrounding factory walls into a maze-like trap.

MLA Counterattack: Geten freezes the maze’s pathways, slowing the Overhaul crew, while Skeptic’s drones pinpoint their movements. MLA operatives with ranged Quirks (e.g., telekinetic projectiles) bombard Katsukame, forcing him to retreat. Nemoto extracts more secrets, revealing Dark Might’s unstable Quirk limits, which Chisaki files away for future use.

Phase 3: Overhaul Crew’s Survival and Escape

Turning the Tide: Chisaki, recognizing the numerical disadvantage, shifts to survival. He uses Overhaul to fuse debris into a massive golem-like structure, distracting Dark Might and Re-Destro. Katsukame drains vitality from Geten, weakening his ice attacks, while Nemoto sows doubt among MLA operatives by shouting their confessed secrets, causing hesitation.

Mimic’s Gambit: Mimic possesses an adjacent factory’s machinery, triggering a chain reaction of collapsing structures and steam explosions to cover the crew’s retreat. Chisaki deconstructs a wall to create an escape route, carrying Eri (kept hidden until now) to ensure her safety.

Final Stand: Dark Might pursues, but Chisaki reconstructs the ground into spikes, slowing him. Re-Destro, enraged, smashes the spikes but is delayed by Mimic’s collapsing factory. The Overhaul crew slips into the alleyways, using pre-planned escape routes scouted by Nemoto’s intelligence.

Aftermath: The MLA-Dark Might alliance regroups, realizing Chisaki’s refusal to submit and his anti-Quirk ideology make him a dangerous rival. The Overhaul crew escapes with minimal losses, though Katsukame is injured. Chisaki vows to destroy both the MLA and Dark Might, seeing their Quirks as the ultimate disease.

Dynamics and Themes

Ideological Rift: Chisaki’s anti-Quirk crusade directly opposes the MLA’s liberation and Dark Might’s power obsession, setting up a three-way conflict that destabilizes the criminal underworld. This rift forces heroes to contend with multiple threats later.

Precision vs. Power: The Overhaul crew’s surgical tactics (Mimic’s traps, Nemoto’s intelligence, Chisaki’s Quirk control) contrast with the alliance’s brute force (Dark Might’s shockwaves, Re-Destro’s strength), highlighting Chisaki’s strategic edge despite being outnumbered.

Eri’s Role: Chisaki’s protection of Eri during the escape underscores her value to his plans, foreshadowing her exploitation in the Quirk-Destroying Drug’s production.

Mutual Underestimation: The MLA-Dark Might alliance underestimates Chisaki’s resolve, expecting him to fold like other criminals. Chisaki, in turn, underestimates Dark Might’s raw power, prompting him to seek stronger allies or enhancements in future arcs.

Theme of Control: Chisaki’s refusal to submit reflects his obsession with controlling society’s Quirk “disease,” while the MLA-Dark Might alliance’s demand for loyalty exposes their own control issues, setting up future betrayals within their ranks.

Impact on the AU

Overhaul’s Survival: The crew’s escape, facilitated by Mimic’s environmental control and Chisaki’s Quirk, establishes them as a persistent threat. Their survival forces the MLA-Dark Might alliance to divert resources to hunt them, creating openings for heroes to exploit.

Alliance Tension: Dark Might’s reckless attacks and Re-Destro’s frustration highlight cracks in their partnership, foreshadowing internal conflicts that weaken their hold on the underworld.

Hero Society’s Response: The fight’s aftermath leaks to the public via Skeptic’s hacked footage, edited to frame heroes as unable to stop the rising criminal tide. This boosts demand for Chisaki’s Quirk-Destroying Drug among fearful civilians, escalating societal unrest.

Chisaki’s Evolution: The close call prompts Chisaki to accelerate his drug production and seek new allies (e.g., minor yakuza factions or black-market Quirk dealers), setting up his role as a recurring antagonist.

Conclusion

Analysis: How Cult-Like the Eight Bullets Actually Are Toward Overhaul

The Eight Bullets are one of the most textbook examples of a cult of personality in the entire My Hero Academia series, even more than the League of Villains in some ways. Overhaul didn’t just recruit powerful thugs; he systematically collected broken, suicidal, socially rejected people and made himself their literal reason for living. Here’s why they function less like a crime syndicate and more like a doomsday cult with Overhaul as messiah.

1. Every Member Was Already Suicidal or “Human Garbage”

Overhaul specifically targeted people who had already been thrown away by society and had zero will to live:

Tabe: Couldn’t stop eating everything, cast out, literally starving in both senses.

Deidoro: Alcoholic who couldn’t function sober.

Tengai: Former monk who lost his faith and purpose.

Setsuno, Hojo, Katsukame: All three canonically tried or wanted to kill themselves before Overhaul found them.

Nemoto: So guilt-ridden he confessed every sin he ever committed.

Rappa: The only outlier, but even he was bored with life and just wanted endless death-matches.

Overhaul’s pitch was identical to every cult leader: “You are worthless to the world, but you have value to ME. Your life only has meaning if you give it give to me.”

2. Total Life-for-Life Loyalty (Disposable “Bullets”)

They literally call themselves the “Eight Bullets” — ammunition to be fired once and discarded. Overhaul openly tells them they are expendable tools that will be used up for his dream. And every single one of them accepts this without hesitation. Normal yakuza don’t talk or think like that. Cult members do.

3. Overhaul as God/Savior Figure

Tabe views him as the man who “gave him worth.”

Nemoto treats every word from Overhaul as divine truth (and his own Quirk literally forces others to speak “truth” the same way).

Tengai calls him “Master Overhaul” with religious reverence despite being an ex-Buddhist monk.

Even Rappa, the least brainwashed, still respects the chain of command enough not to kill Overhaul himself.

4. Ritualized Self-Sacrifice

Every single one of them is ready to die the moment Overhaul asks. There is zero self-preservation instinct left:

Setsuno, Hojo, and Tabe fight Suneater knowing they’re just buying seconds.

Sakaki and Nemoto throw their lives away against Mirio with a smile.

Tengai keeps shielding Rappa even while getting punched in the face by his own teammate.

5. Isolation & Total Dependence

Overhaul deliberately keeps them poor, masked, and underground. They have no outside contacts, no money of their own, no plan B. He is their entire world. Classic cult isolation tactic.

6. Shared “Salvation” Mythology

They all buy into Overhaul’s grand vision of “curing the world of Quirks” (which he sold to them as returning the yakuza to glory). It doesn’t matter that the plan is insane; they treat it as holy scripture because it gives their meaningless lives a cosmic purpose.

7. The One Who Breaks the Cult Dynamic? Rappa (and even he doesn’t fully)

Rappa is the only one who openly calls Overhaul “boss” instead of “master,” mocks the plan, and beats up Tengai for fun. Yet even Rappa never betrays Overhaul or tries to take over. He just wants to fight strong opponents under Overhaul’s banner. That’s how strong the psychological hold is.

Verdict

The Eight Bullets aren’t employees or even loyal soldiers. They’re a suicide-death-cult with plague masks. Overhaul didn’t build a villain team; he built Jonestown with Quirks. The only reason it doesn’t feel as creepy as real cults is because Horikoshi plays a lot of it for dark comedy (drunk guy, food guy, angry wrestler, monk babysitter), but strip away the gags and it’s legitimately one of the most disturbing groups in the entire series.

Rikiya Katsukame (Rikiya) is similar to Re-Destro in terms of appearance but lacks his intellect or charisma, being quite creepy towards women. There's nothing much else to say, other than him becoming a monster thanks to Overhaul. He is also similar to Bane as well.