My Hero Academia chapter 423, released over the weekend, seems to conclude the series’ final fight, leaving protagonist Izuku “Deku” Midoriya standing alone on the battlefield.
The chapter hints at Deku ending up Quirkless after his victory over All For One, which comes at the cost of the One For All Quirk. Despite the possibility of change, it appears Deku’s journey as a Pro Hero might end on a negative note.
The chapter begins with Deku landing a powerful punch on All For One, causing the villain to realize his body isn’t regenerating.
The End of All For One’s Reign
All For One recognizes that Deku and the other heroes coordinated to overwhelm his Danger Sense Quirk, rendering him vulnerable. Flashbacks explain that Deku’s body can’t handle the full power of One For All, leading to All For One’s demise.
As Shigaraki’s body starts crumbling from Deku’s punch, All For One refuses to accept defeat, planning to transfer his Quirk to another body. However, Oboro Shirakumo intervenes, pleading for Shigaraki’s return and blocking Deku’s attack. Bakugo then appears, allowing Deku’s punch to connect, seemingly sealing All For One’s fate.
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Bakugo’s arrival adds a touch of rivalry, with him expressing his determination to surpass Deku. Deku confronts All For One, acknowledging the villain’s loneliness rather than seeing him as a monster. This prompts a shift to All For One’s Vestige World, where Yoichi Shigaraki, his brother, offers Deku a chance to complete the One For All Quirk.
All For One panics, refusing to let Yoichi go, but Yoichi insists on atoning for his brother’s crimes. Shigaraki’s Vestige reveals his survival and vows to continue destroying. The chapter ends with Deku and Shigaraki’s punches landing simultaneously, seemingly marking the end of All For One and Shigaraki.
While the chapter hints at Deku ending the series without a Quirk, it leaves room for speculation. Fans are cautious about the conclusion and await further developments.
Despite the potential Quirkless ending for Deku, the chapter provides a fitting conclusion for All For One and Shigaraki, adding depth to their characters without compromising their previous portrayals.
