#eightprecepts

I’m the tiny child’s father, trust me

---It's him.

He's h e r e.

Why? Why is he here? ?

She's.. She's supposed to be safe now. UA's a safe place. Villains weren't supposed to be able to get in here.

The Premise: Early LOV Destruction & Overhaul's Ascent

Imagine that during the Forest Training Camp arc or even earlier, a more decisive hero operation or an internal conflict leads to the complete incapacitation or destruction of the League of Villains, including Shigaraki and All For One (or at least, All For One is truly isolated and unable to influence events). This power vacuum would be swiftly filled by the most ambitious and strategically capable villain remaining: Kai Chisaki, Overhaul.

Without the LOV to contend with, Overhaul's meticulous planning and ruthless efficiency would allow him to expand the Shie Hassaikai's influence unchecked. His core motivation remains the same: to use Eri's Rewind Quirk to create and distribute Quirk-erasing drugs, thereby "curing" society of Quirks and re-establishing the Yakuza as the dominant force.

Overhaul's Growth and Expansion

Overhaul's primary strength lies in his intellect, his terrifyingly versatile Quirk, and his unwavering conviction. To become the main antagonist, he would need to:

Secure Eri: This remains paramount. He would likely become even more paranoid and protective of her, possibly creating more elaborate hidden facilities or using his Overhaul Quirk to constantly modify and conceal their base.

Refine the Quirk-Erasing Drug: With no interference, he'd perfect the bullets, making them permanent and perhaps even developing a more efficient delivery system (e.g., gas, airborne particles).

Expand Production & Distribution: He would establish a vast, clandestine network for manufacturing and distributing the Quirk-erasing drugs, potentially leveraging existing Yakuza connections or forging new ones.

Recruit Strategically: Unlike Shigaraki's more chaotic recruitment, Overhaul would seek out individuals and groups that serve his specific, calculated agenda. He values utility and obedience above all else.

Who Would Join Overhaul?

Overhaul's recruitment strategy would be pragmatic, focusing on individuals and groups that either align with his anti-Quirk ideology or can be exploited for their unique abilities and resources.

His Core Circle (Expanded & Empowered):

Chronostasis (Hari Kurono): Remains his loyal right-hand man and childhood friend. His Chronostasis Quirk would be invaluable for time-sensitive operations, infiltration, and slowing down heroes. He'd become even more crucial in managing the expanded organization.

Mimic (Joi Irinaka): Continues as the General Manager, using his Mimicry Quirk to create elaborate, shifting hideouts and defensive structures. With enhanced resources, he could control entire districts, turning urban environments into deadly mazes.

The Eight Bullets: These elite henchmen would be refined and potentially augmented. Overhaul would push their Quirks to their limits, using them for specific tactical roles:

Kendo Rappa (Strongarm): His brute force and love of battle would be directed at overwhelming hero forces. Overhaul might even "heal" him repeatedly to keep him in peak fighting condition, despite Rappa's independent streak.

Hekiji Tengai (Barrier): His defensive barriers would be crucial for protecting key assets and Overhaul himself.

Shin Nemoto (Confession): His truth-forcing Quirk would be used for interrogation, loyalty tests, and psychological warfare against captured heroes or defectors.

Rikiya Katsukame (Vitality Stealing): A living battery for Overhaul's fusions, or a frontline tank capable of draining heroes' stamina.

Toya Setsuno (Larceny), Yu Hojo (Crystallization), Soramitsu Tabe (Food), Deidoro Sakaki (Sloshed): These "Garbage Trio" and Sakaki would be used for various tasks, from acquiring resources to creating diversions, their quirks adapted to support the larger goals. Overhaul's disdain for them would remain, but he'd utilize their desperation.

New Recruits & Alliances:

Dr. Kyudai Garaki (Daruma Ujiko): This is a critical alliance. Overhaul's "Quirk-as-disease" philosophy would resonate with Garaki's "Quirk Singularity Theory." Overhaul could offer Garaki unprecedented resources and a global "experiment" to prove his theories, while Garaki provides:

Nomu Production: Not just a few, but a steady supply of customized Nomu, each designed to counter specific hero Quirks or to act as unstoppable enforcers for the Shie Hassaikai. High-End Nomu would become Overhaul's ultimate weapons.

Quirk Research & Enhancement: Garaki could help refine the Quirk-erasing drug, potentially making it more potent or developing a "cure" that only Overhaul possesses, solidifying his monopoly. He might also research ways to temporarily enhance Quirks for Overhaul's own forces, adding another layer of hypocrisy.

Scientific Expertise: His knowledge of human biology and Quirks would be invaluable for understanding and exploiting Eri's power more efficiently, and for creating new biological weapons.

Wolfram's Crew: Driven by profit and power, Wolfram and his crew would be natural mercenaries for Overhaul.

Motivation: Overhaul could offer them a share of the immense profits from the Quirk-erasing drug market, or promise them positions of power in a "Quirk-less" world where their conventional weaponry skills would be paramount.

Contributions: Wolfram's Metal Manipulation Quirk, especially if combined with a Quirk Amplifier (perhaps refined by Garaki), would allow for rapid construction of fortified bases, weapon manufacturing, and large-scale destruction. His crew would provide tactical combat support and resource acquisition.

Creature Rejection Clan (CRC): A perfect ideological fit.

Motivation: The CRC's deep-seated hatred for heteromorphs and Quirk users aligns perfectly with Overhaul's "Quirk-as-disease" narrative. Overhaul could easily co-opt their existing networks of bigots, offering them a "legitimate" path to "purify" society.

Contributions: They would serve as a vast, fanatical army of foot soldiers, eager to enforce Overhaul's vision. They could also be used for propaganda, inciting fear and discrimination, and carrying out targeted attacks on Quirk users to spread terror and accelerate societal breakdown.

Independent Villains & Disgruntled Elements: Without the LOV as a central hub for chaos, many desperate or ambitious villains would gravitate towards Overhaul's rising power.

Mercenaries/Thieves: Villains like Gentle Criminal and La Brava (if their motivations could be twisted, perhaps Gentle sees Overhaul's "purification" as a way to achieve his own twisted form of "justice" or fame), or other less ideological criminals, could be hired for specific tasks, their Quirks used for infiltration, distraction, or resource acquisition.

Disillusioned Citizens: As society becomes more chaotic due to Overhaul's actions, more disillusioned individuals, particularly those who resent Quirks or feel marginalized, would join his ranks, providing a larger pool of potential recruits.

What Would Change in the Story?

Focus on Organized Crime vs. Anarchy: The narrative shifts from the LOV's chaotic, destructive anarchy to a more structured, insidious threat of organized crime seeking to control society through a "cure."

Eri's Centrality: Eri becomes even more critical. Her capture and rescue would be the absolute linchpin of the entire conflict, with heroes constantly trying to reach her and Overhaul going to extreme lengths to protect his "cure."

Hero Response: Heroes would face a more unified and strategically intelligent enemy. Instead of reacting to random acts of terror, they'd be dismantling a sophisticated, global criminal enterprise. Infiltration and intelligence gathering (perhaps led by a more prominent Sir Nighteye) would be paramount.

Moral Dilemmas: The Quirk-erasing drug would present immense moral dilemmas for heroes. Would they ever consider using it to "cure" villains? What about individuals who want their Quirks removed?

Society's Breakdown: Overhaul's success would lead to a more controlled, yet equally terrifying, societal breakdown. Instead of widespread destruction, there would be a systematic "purification," leading to mass fear, discrimination, and potentially a new form of oppressive regime.

Deku's Evolution: Deku's journey would still involve mastering One For All, but his confrontations with Overhaul would emphasize strategic thinking, precision, and the emotional toll of fighting someone who abuses a child for their power. Eri's role in his 100% Full Cowl would remain a pivotal moment, but the stakes would be even higher as it's the key to stopping the main villain.

No Paranormal Liberation Front: The massive war between heroes and villains would take a completely different form, likely focusing on dismantling Overhaul's network and rescuing Eri, rather than a direct clash of ideologies between the LOV and the MLA.

Speculative Overhaul as Main Villain Arc

Premise

With the League of Villains destroyed early, Kai Chisaki (Overhaul) emerges as the primary antagonist of My Hero Academia. His goal is to eradicate Quirks using Quirk-destroying bullets derived from Eri’s Rewind Quirk, restoring the Yakuza’s dominance through a criminal empire controlling the Quirk drug market.

Key Changes

Narrative Tone: The story shifts to a colder, crime-driven conflict, focusing on espionage and the societal impact of Quirk loss.

Overhaul’s Power: He refines his Quirk-destroying bullets, possibly creating permanent effects, and enhances his Quirk to fuse with multiple subordinates, becoming a monstrous threat.

Eri’s Role: Eri remains central, either as a captive powering Overhaul’s plans or a wildcard whose Rewind Quirk counters his schemes.

Hero Society: Heroes face a crisis of Quirk loss, leading to militarized responses and public fear, with potential civilian support for Overhaul’s anti-Quirk ideology.

Recruits

Vanguard Action Squad:

Dabi: Joins for resources but may betray Overhaul due to clashing personalities.

Toga: Useful for espionage but barely tolerated due to her chaotic nature.

Twice: Devoted follower due to his cloning Quirk’s utility and need for purpose.

Spinner: Reluctant ally, drawn by anti-hero sentiment but conflicted by Overhaul’s methods.

Muscular: Hired as muscle, similar to Kendo Rappa, but undisciplined.

Other Villains:

Stain: Temporary ally due to shared anti-hero views but likely betrays Overhaul over Eri’s treatment.

Lady Nagant: Ideal for assassinations, drawn by disillusionment with heroes.

Gentle Criminal & La Brava: Recruited for covert operations, seeking fame.

New Recruits: Outcasts with versatile Quirks, scientists, or black-market dealers to expand the Hassaikai’s reach.

Major Arcs

Rise of the Hassaikai: Overhaul consolidates power, absorbing smaller villain groups and flooding the black market with Quirk-destroying drugs, causing panic.

Hero Counteroffensive: Sir Nighteye’s agency leads an intelligence-driven effort to locate Eri and dismantle Overhaul’s network, facing new recruits like Dabi or Lady Nagant.

Shie Hassaikai Raid: A multi-stage battle against a fortified Hassaikai, with Overhaul’s enhanced Quirk and minions. Deku and Mirio lead the charge to save Eri.

Climactic Battle: Overhaul fuses with multiple subordinates, becoming a kaiju-like monster. Deku, empowered by One For All and Eri’s Rewind, defeats him.

Aftermath: The Hassaikai collapses, but the fear of Quirk loss lingers, inspiring new villains to exploit Overhaul’s legacy.

Character Impacts

Deku: Trains to counter Quirk loss, mastering One For All earlier to protect Eri.

Mirio: Faces permanent Quirk loss unless Eri intervenes, potentially sacrificing himself.

All Might: Mentors Deku on strategy, less focused on his past with All For One.

Hero Society: Splinters under the threat of Quirk loss, with new factions emerging.

Themes

AFTER A BRIEF MOMENT, Kai carefully wraps his arms around her frame into a very, very akward hug-but-not-quite hug before quickly letting go. Ugh...

She felt her lips curl at the corners, hints of amusement coloring her expression as she tilts her head to the side. She shifted in place, only lowering her hands once his mask was in its proper place. Pocketing her hands almost immediately afterwards to give him his space. Swaying in place with a loud hum as she was considering his question.