In My Hero Academia chapter 423, released on May 20, 2024, the series possibly witnesses the end of the villain All For One at the hands of the protagonist, Izuku Midoriya.
The chapter centers around the downfall of All For One, marked by his regeneration quirk ceasing to function due to the cumulative impact of the heroes’ attacks.
Recognizing the combined strength of the heroes as his undoing, All For One admits that while each hero alone might be weak, together, they can render his body useless.
Midoriya lands a crucial blow on All For One, causing his body to disintegrate. However, the villain momentarily reemerges, taunting the heroes with claims that there will always be one Demon King, referring to himself. In a desperate bid, he attempts to transfer his quirks, including All For One, into Midoriya, intending to use him as a new vessel.
The End of All For One and a New Beginning for Deku
Kurogiri, or Shirakumo, intervenes in the battle, attempting to retrieve Shigaraki. During this chaotic exchange, Bakugo makes a surprise appearance, propelling Midoriya toward All For One.
Midoriya mocks the villain and delivers a critical strike that transfers the last remnants of Yoichi, the first user of One For All, into All For One. This transfer symbolizes a final, poignant meeting between the two brothers.
With this final confrontation, All For One faces the collective wrath of Shigaraki and all the vestiges of One For All. Together, they deliver a series of blows that ultimately defeat All For One. As Shigaraki’s body disintegrates into dust, Midoriya and Shigaraki’s hands touch, with blood visible in the panel, hinting at a significant plot twist.
This moment has led to speculation that Shigaraki’s blood, possibly containing the All For One quirk, might have been transferred to Midoriya. This theory draws parallels to the events in the second My Hero Academia movie, “Heroes Rising,” where a similar blood transfer enabled Bakugo to temporarily inherit One For All from Midoriya.
Although the movies are not directly part of the main storyline, they are considered canon and provide accurate details about the series’ lore. If this theory is accurate, it suggests that Midoriya might now harbor the All For One quirk, potentially altering the series’ trajectory.
Such a development would add complexity to Midoriya’s character, as he might have to contend with the malevolent power of All For One. This twist would challenge his ideals and role as a hero, opening up new narrative possibilities as the series heads toward its conclusion.
Chapter 423 of My Hero Academia is pivotal, not only for concluding the arc of a major villain but also for potentially setting up a new phase in Midoriya’s journey. Fans eagerly await official confirmation and future developments to see how this intriguing twist will unfold.
