02x12 - This is a Hero!

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Now then, moving on.

This is the activity plan
for All Might's next term.

First, please look
at the files in the shared folder.

The current…

Mr. Yagi.

Could you please put your phone
on silent during the meeting?

Ah.

Sorry.

I need to use the toilet.

Mr. Yagi!

What's wrong, Tsukauchi?

We usually communicate via email…
- All Might!

There's an emergency at the Tokyo Sky Egg!

Tsukauchi?

The Sky Egg…

It's going down!

That's more like it.

This is a disaster
that was destined to happen.

Fate is something
that no one can overturn.

Unless a god descends and works a miracle!

Makoto!

Tsukauchi, what was that noise just now?

What's going on with the Sky Egg?

Nao!

Welcome home!

Did you come straight home
without wandering off?

Yeah.

That's the truth.

Mum and I went to the hospital for a bit.

Were you worried about me, Nao?

No, I wasn't.

That's a lie.

Mum, how did the check-up go?

The doctor says it's a mind-reading Quirk.

Ah, I thought so.

I always assumed
she just had sharp intuition.

Nao, I like you more than anything.

Do you like me too?

Makoto, you shouldn't ask people
questions like that.

What's the harm? Just let her ask.

It's cute.

It'll be bad if it becomes a habit.

Prying into people's hearts
is bad behaviour.

You're always so serious, Nao.

Give me a real answer.

Do you like me or not?

I told you already.

I don't like kids
who say things like that.

As a police officer…

maybe I shouldn't be saying this.

But knowing full well, I have to!

You don't like me?

That's a lie.

Please… Please save her…

Please save my sister,

All Might!

I see.

But I can't just tell you,

"Understood, I'm on my way."

Because

at a time like this,

there is only one thing to say.

And that is…

Is that…

All Might!

I am here!

Smash!

All… All Might!

He did it all by himself…

He brought the Sky Egg
safely to the ground!

Amazing!
- He's so strong!

All Might! All Might!

Are we safe now?

All… All Might…

That voice…

Is it All Might?

That's right! All Might came to save us!

Thank goodness…

He's as reckless as ever.

The Number One Hero.

So that's All Might.

Japan's Number One Hero.

All Might! Over here!

Hello there!
It's a pleasure, Captain Celebrity.

Nice to meet you.

You've done a wonderful job today.

Wait, you are…

I'm a big fan of yours!

Could I get your autograph?

Of course!

All Might! Please, say a few words!

Well, first, I am truly grateful
that there were no fatalities.

However, there are still people here

enduring injuries and great anxiety.

Wait, what?
- At this very moment,

Pro Heroes and official organisations

are working together to analyse

and resolve this incident.

I hope you will all show your support
for every one of these "heroes."

What's he on about?

Everything is fine now!
Please evacuate calmly!

Good grief.

I guess I couldn't be the hero after all.

Eh? That's not true, Captain!

Look, look! It's All Might's autograph!

This is amazing!
- You…

Isn't your attitude a bit different
compared to when you got my autograph?

If you're thirsty, we have tea over here!

And C.C. Sweets, too!

Here's some tea for you.

Here you go.
- Is that your sister?

I'm glad to see she's safe.

About that…
I'm sorry I lost my composure earlier.

Don't worry about it.

In fact, I should be thanking you.

Because you called out to me
with your very soul,

I was able to make it in time.

Really?

A person's strength

can vary wildly
depending on their state of mind.

You once told me to keep the personal

and professional separate.

But I believe that using your heart

to answer the voices of those seeking help

is also the duty of a hero.

I was "entrusted" with this power

precisely so that people could
have this kind of hope.

The hope that if they call out,
"he" will definitely hear them.

"Entrusted" with power?

Ah, never mind that…

Come on. Let's help clear the scene,

Tsukauchi.

Oh, okay…

One day, I'll tell you everything.

All the secrets of All Might.

What is this? What the heck is this?

Why does it feel like
the job is already done?

What's his deal?

I was going easy on you!

Don't you dare look down on me,
a bunch of jerks.

Fine then!

Even if I have to force it,
I'll k*ll every last one of you!

Regenerating, merging, and multiplying

the fragments of the exploding villains…

Whoa, what is that?

Is that…

It's kaiju-sized!

A giant-sized b*mber villain!

But he's not just big.

A "b*mb" that's this obvious

would just end up as a dud
thanks to Eraser Head.

And All Might would probably

blow it away
before it could even detonate.

But this one is special.

I call it the "Cluster b*mber."

It can spray out 200 "smaller bombs"

generated from within its belly
all at once.

All Might by himself? Forget it.

Even if every hero here pitched in,

they wouldn't stop even half of them.

And with the remaining half,

will slaughter all the spectators
who were just saved,

the first responders on the scene,

and everyone living in the city nearby.

It'll be a piece of cake!

It's a swarm of b*mber villains!

There are too many of them!

How can this be…

Nebraska Smash!

What…

With a single punch?

He whipped up a tornado with one hand!

It sucks in the sub-bombs

and detonates them!

Incredible…

What even is this? It's completely insane.

I can't believe
someone this overpowered actually exists.

That's right, Number 6.

It's a sight that makes you
doubt your own eyes,

but it's the undeniable truth.

He really is here.

He's on a completely different level
from other heroes.

A true super human.

The embodiment of a deus ex machina,

capable of altering physics
and fate itself.

That is All Might.

The pinnacle you should strive for.

The pinnacle I should strive for, huh?

But it's not like I want to be All Might.

Ah…

I suppose so.

Just keep doing things your own way.

Thank you.

The "Factory's" objective

is to conduct
Quirk-strengthening experiments

through body modification and drug tests.

I knew this Sky Egg event in Tokyo would

serve as the perfect testing ground
with all its top-tier heroes.

I scouted out the buildings

best suited for watching the dome.

Distance, 250 metres.

Wind, south-southwest
at 8 metres per second.

Targeting the head.

Something just crossed my line of fire.

A bird?

It made me miss the headshot.

But he's stopped moving.

Hello there. Nice to meet you.

You're certainly quick.

Clearly more than
just an "acceleration" Quirk.

Your body's been through
quite a few modifications.

Yeah, quite a few.

Lately, it's been muscle enhancement
and pain blockers.

Everything is still being fine-tuned.

As for my "acceleration,"
technically, it's "Overclock."

The Quirk of the former High-speed Hero,

O'clock.

I've been dying to meet you, Master.

I've been looking for you too.

Who exactly are you?

The "Scarred Man" controlling
the bioengineered villains.

No background, no history.
Not even a name.

The only thing I know

is that this person has obtained

the Quirk stolen from me, "Overclock."

I have a mountain of questions for you,

but let's start with your name.

Eh? My name?

You want my name?

Are you interested in me?

I'm honoured.

That said,

I'm still a nobody.

Just a small, formless,
strange little creature.

Most people call me "Test Subject No. 6,"

or just "Number 6."

But that's just a serial number.

It's not a name.

If I eventually become something real,

if I become somebody…

"O'clock."

That is the only name
I'll ever call myself.

"Who am I going to be?"

"If I can become someone…"

Kids who talk like that

usually end up wanting to be All Might.

All Might, huh?

He's definitely impressive.

But it sounds like a lot of work.

Because that guy is either

fighting off villains
or saving people from disasters.

He spends all his time

cleaning up messes
caused by everyone else.

That's what it means
to be the Number One Hero.

Having someone like him
who doesn't act out of self-interest

is a blessing for all of humanity.

On the flip side, if he ever used
that power for a personal grudge,

then it really would be
the end of the world.

Exactly.

Simply put,
All Might's power is just too much.

He's either saving the world

or destroying it.

That's all he can do.
He can't use it however he likes.

To me, that makes it utterly pointless.

I just want to be myself,
living wild and free.

You're not interested in saving lives?

Not entirely.

I just don't see the point
in doing things that don't pay off.

That's why I want to be you, Master!

I don't need the kind of power
that levels buildings.

Just a Quirk that lets me strike first
against anyone.

I'll force them to play by my rules

and walk away as the only winner.

That is my hero, O'clock!

It's got a real kick to it,
don't you think?

A guy like that
was never a hero to begin with.

Now, now, don't be so modest.

I'm your biggest fan!

I know everything about you.

I'd do anything if it meant becoming you.

Seeing how you met your end
made me shiver with excitement.

I thought, "I'm next."

"It's finally my turn."

That's why I have a request.

I want you to acknowledge me
as your successor.

Since I have this chance,

I'd like to officially
call myself "O'clock II."

Sorry to disappoint you.

I've already got a disciple.

Ah, right. You mean Koichi, don't you?

But no matter how you look at it,

I'm the one
who truly respects you, Master.

Besides, he doesn't look up to you.

He looks up to All Might.

And that's exactly why.

I told you, O'clock wasn't a hero.

If someone trying to mimic him

actually gets their hands on his Quirk,

they'll be
the worst kind of villain imaginable.

A social parasite
that needs to be put down.

Oh, I see. So I'm just a villain to you?

I guess there's no helping it.

So, what's the plan?

Are you going to sh**t me with that g*n?

You missed your mark earlier, didn't you?

Or were you going to tell me

that you won't miss at this range?

Go ahead and try it!

See? You missed.

I really do respect you, former O'clock.

But without your Quirk,

you're just an ordinary man.

You can't stop me

now that I'm in an accelerated state.

Farewell, Master.

Once you're gone,
I will be the real O'clock.

Can you hear this message?

Overclock.

What's that?

It's a recorded voice
- Even with the power

playing at
- of the high-speed hero,

ultra-high speed…
- O'clock's Quirk,

it doesn't mean
you fully grasp its nature.

The essence of the "Overclock" Quirk

is the activation of brain functions.

Subjective perception
and thought are accelerated,

causing a delay in perceived time.

The acceleration rate isn't constant.

It fluctuates based on your mental state.

When attempting an active strike,

it ranges from two or three times
to about ten.

In an unexpected emergency,

it can be dozens of times over.

With extreme mental focus,

your surroundings will appear
to stand completely still.

But this ultra-focused acceleration

comes with a time limit.

The brain becomes starved of oxygen

due to the violent intensity
of the activity.

The higher the acceleration,

the more severe
the brain's energy consumption.

For example,
dodging a r*fle b*llet fired at you,

or trying to decipher a message

playing at 300 times the speed.

sh**t…

My Quirk…

It looks like

you've hit the oxygen limit.

Too bad, but you won't
have time to catch your breath.

An expl*si*n?

I can't move while airborne.

I've blown out
the floors of three entire storeys.

This freefall will
seal off your acceleration.

A shotgun…

Protect your head.

That's the one part
you can't afford to lose.

But you'll still need your legs to land.

You mentioned you've modified
your pain receptors, right?

Then I'll just have to make sure
your limbs are completely useless.

This… This makes no sense.

A second ago,
you were trying to blow my head off,

and now you've changed your mind
and want me alive?

Your methods are all over the place!

It's a matter of priority.

When I was engaging from a distance,

taking you out with a single shot
was the best option.

But since the target flew
into this birdcage on his own,

I have ways to bring you in alive.

Incidentally,

the next expl*si*n
will bring this entire building down.

Even in your accelerated state,

there's no way you can escape.

This birdcage is about
to become your coffin.

You're in checkmate.

Ah… So you're telling me to "surrender"?

Or is it more like,
"I'd rather not k*ll you"?

While you were busy
spouting that idealistic crap,

I've already caught my breath…

Eliminating a dangerous villain
is priority one.

But getting intel on the mastermind
would be even better.

Also, there's a way
to shut down "Overclock."

Inducing a concussion
through physical impact works well.

In other words,
while you're taking a beating,

you won't be able to accelerate.

I'm going to beat you senseless,
tie you up,

and then we'll have a little chat.

Did they modify your healing factor too?

The bleeding from the g*nsh*t wounds
has already stopped.

You're certainly a handful.

But once you're restrained,

your power won't matter.

Too bad, Master!

This was the moment when you should have

blown my head off
without a second thought.

I've let the b*mber villain's cells
parasitise my body

and turned my own arm into a b*mb!

With the incident resolved,
Captain Celebrity returned to the US.

Two years have passed since then,
and I've made a decision.

Next time, "Graduation and Career Paths."

I, Koichi Haimawari,

am graduating from being The Crawler!