Since its introduction in My Hero Academia, One For All has played a pivotal role in the manga’s narrative. However, leaks indicate that in the upcoming chapter 413, Izuku Midoriya may relinquish the quirk he inherited. But this could actually be part of a calculated strategy to finally defeat Tomura Shigaraki.
Expected to be released on January 29th, the next installment follows Deku’s unsuccessful attempts to reinforce himself with Black Whip and overcome Shigaraki’s might.
However, a suggestion from Star and Stripe provides the catalyst for a new plan concocted by Midoriya. Though cryptic for now, relinquishing One For All could give Deku the edge needed to emerge victorious in this climactic battle.
The latest developments promise to shake up the status quo and deliver major revelations regarding the full capabilities of One For All. Fans eagerly await the next chapter to see whether Deku’s gamble pays off in his quest to become the world’s greatest hero.
All Might’s Unconventional Plan, Exploiting Shigaraki’s Psychological Crack
Izuku Midoriya’s mentor, All Might, has devised an unconventional plan to defeat Tomura Shigaraki. During the ongoing battle, a vision of the late hero Star and Stripe directed All Might’s vestige to a crack in Shigaraki’s psyche. This crack represents a vulnerability – a wound that no quirk can heal.
All Might believes exploiting this internal weakness is the key to victory. His strategy entails Izuku surrendering One For All, enabling Shigaraki to steal the power for himself. This would allow the vestiges – the quirk’s previous wielders – to enter Shigaraki’s mind and manipulate his own vestiges through the crack Star and Stripe revealed.
It’s an extremely risky gambit as it will temporarily make Shigaraki even stronger. But All Might hope the vestiges can defeat Shigaraki from within before he utilizes the full potential of One For All.
This unorthodox plan highlights All Might’s creativity and strategic thinking. Fans anxiously await whether this psychological warfare will ultimately lead Izuku to triumph and become the world’s greatest hero.
Confronting Emotional Attachments
In addition to surrendering One For All entirely, All Might proposed letting Shigaraki steal the quirks of each vestige one by one. This would incrementally boost Shigaraki’s strength while the vestiges take advantage of his mental vulnerability.
The first to volunteer was En, whose Smokescreen power offers little tactical benefit. But All Might believes unleashing the Gearshift quirk could truly destabilize Shigaraki by forcing him to physically experience the crushing recoil from both his and Izuku’s attacks.
However, All Might’s mentor Nana Shimura raised a concern – Izuku may be unwilling to relinquish One For All since he treasures it as a gift from his idol.
Despite the merits of All Might’s unorthodox plan, Izuku’s emotional attachment and sense of sentiment may override strategic considerations about defeating the formidable Shigaraki.
It remains uncertain whether Izuku will get on board with this high-risk, high-reward psychological ploy. But the vestiges seem united in this creative approach to exploit Shigaraki’s only apparent weakness from within.
Izuku Midoriya’s Sacrifice, A Brave Decision with High Stakes
In a surprising decision, Izuku Midoriya has agreed to surrender One For All if it gives them a real chance to overcome Shigaraki. He is willing to put the greater good over his personal attachment to the cherished quirk passed down from his mentor All Might.
This selfless act could set the stage for the vestiges to carry out their ploy to manipulate Shigaraki from within. As each essence and power is absorbed into the villain, the vestiges plan to exploit the fracture in his mind.
However, Shigaraki’s response when assimilating each new quirk remains a troubling unknown.
Moreover, a big risk is that Shigaraki may overwhelm the vestiges upon acquiring each augmentation. If so, their gambit could backfire, incrementally fueling his strength instead.
On an emotional level, forfeiting One For All is likely devastating for Izuku regardless of the strategic rationale. Fans eagerly await his reaction to relinquishing his idol’s power that has become so core to his identity and aspirations.
This next chapter promises huge shockwaves, both externally and internally, for the series’ hero.
The upcoming chapter of My Hero Academia will be available to read for free on the official site of Viz Media and Manga Plus.
