The spoilers for My Hero Academia chapter 423 deliver intense developments as Deku’s punch against All For One (AFO) leads to a significant showdown between One For All (OFA) and AFO.
This chapter follows Deku’s struggle to reach AFO amidst various quirks thrown at him, with his friends blocking attacks to preserve Deku’s energy. Deku ultimately lands a punch on AFO, setting up a dramatic battle.
Chapter 423, titled “One For All vs. All For One,” begins with AFO struggling to understand why his regeneration isn’t working.
My Hero Academia Chapter 423 Spoilers
The combined hostility of the heroes confuses his Danger Sense, allowing Deku to strike. AFO’s mental state is severely affected, worsened by the memory of Yoichi’s “death.”
Deku recalls All Might’s warning that OFA could be dangerous for a weak body, and with the quirk now transferred to Shigaraki, AFO’s body starts to deteriorate.
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
Despite this, AFO refuses to give up, using various quirks to hold himself together. He plans to transfer the AFO quirk to someone else, possibly Deku, to fulfill his dream as he approaches Deku, Kurogiri intervenes, creating a portal to separate them. Shirakumo, wishing to protect Shigaraki, asks AFO to return Shigaraki, reminding him that his friends are waiting.
As Kurogiri begins to fade, Katsuki Bakugo arrives, propelled by Shoto’s ice ramp, and cheers Deku to finish AFO. Deku, despite his hatred for AFO, sees him as a lonely man rather than a monstrous demon.
My Hero Academia 423!!
This panel is amazing! That's why I decided to give it color. What did you think of this chapter? Incredible right? 🥺#MHA423 #Deku #mha #MHA #mhafanart #myheroacademia #bnha #mangacoloring #shigaraki pic.twitter.com/AKgdZrgg3g— Lumiim Art (@ArtLumiim) May 16, 2024
The scene shifts to the vestige world, where AFO converses with a flame representing Yoichi. Deku’s punch transferred the final ember of OFA, but AFO dismissed the quirk, yearning to see his brother’s face instead.
Yoichi apologizes for not guiding his brother better. As Deku prepares to attack AFO, Yoichi believes it’s time for AFO to face justice. T
he other OFA vestiges and Shigaraki emerge from the shadows, with Deku and Shigaraki together landing a final punch on AFO’s vestige. This leads to a poignant moment where Deku and Shigaraki’s hands touch, signifying a connection.
Tomura Shigaraki, expressing his fear of being consumed by AFO, is saved from disappearing by Nana Shimura’s vestige. With AFO’s vestige gone, Shigaraki regains control of his body, but he is reduced to a crying child, unable to destroy anything.
In his final moments, Shigaraki asks Deku to tell Spinner that he fought to the end. Deku acknowledges that Shigaraki managed to destroy what was necessary.
The chapter concludes with Shigaraki’s body turning to dust, signifying his end. The rain stops, and sunlight breaks through, symbolizing hope and a new beginning on the battlefield.
