In chapter 423 of My Hero Academia, the Final War arc reached its climactic conclusion with a decisive victory for the Hero society over the formidable villain All For One.
This monumental chapter marked the culmination of 80 intense chapters of conflict, as Deku, wielding the combined power of Heroes and Villains alike, emerged triumphant.
The battle against All For One and his cohorts, including Tomura Shigaraki, raged on relentlessly throughout the manga. However, with the turning point of Shigaraki’s hatred being quelled by Deku, All For One resurfaced within Shigaraki’s body as a vestige, intensifying the struggle.
Epic Hero-Villain Team-Up Against AFO
Despite initially facing All For One alone, Deku was soon joined by his friends and the entire Hero society, who united in a desperate bid to vanquish the Demon Lord once and for all. With each Hero fighting valiantly to pave the way for Deku, and civilians worldwide offering their support, a collective effort was made to confront the villainous threat.
Chapter 423 featured memorable moments, including All For One’s weakened state due to Shigaraki’s frail body struggling to contain the power of One For All. However, refusing to yield, All For One utilized his remaining Quirks to cling to life. Yet, his advance towards Deku was halted by Kurogiri, who intervened to reclaim Shigaraki.
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kurogiri still wanting to protect shigaraki and shigaraki wanting to say goodbye to spinner 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Ww3sxvj6B1— ًmoth ♡ COMMS OPEN 📌 (@mothshiggy) May 16, 2024
My Hero Academia Chapter 423
OFA vs AFO Deku defeats AFO for good with help of Tomura and OFA users but we lost Tomura and Kurogiri and I'm so sad Tomura and Kurogiri are gone. #MHA423 #MHA #MyHeroAcademia #bokunoheroacademia pic.twitter.com/gdGRiAIpVT— Grzegorz Galuba (@gregohanhero) May 17, 2024
Bakugo’s timely arrival provided the momentum for Deku’s final confrontation with All For One, culminating in a devastating punch that sealed the villain’s fate. It was revealed that Deku had transferred the last ember of One For All into fragments of Yoichi Shigaraki’s consciousness, leading to All For One’s ultimate downfall.
In a poignant moment within the vestige world, Yoichi Shigaraki expressed remorse for his brother’s descent into darkness and joined forces with Deku to deliver the decisive blow to All For One’s vestige.
As the dust settled and Shigaraki’s body crumbled, the sun broke through the clouds, symbolizing the Hero society’s triumph over villainy.
The chapter underscored the collaborative efforts of both Heroes and reformed Villains, exemplified by Kurogiri and Shigaraki’s redemption arcs. Their actions demonstrated that even amidst the chaos of war, individuals can transcend their past and contribute to a brighter future for society.
