06x22 - (D) Friend
Posted: 03/28/23 15:57
Here's what I know.
Two months from now,
in Haibori Woods,
they're meeting
at a hidden mansion.
I was supposed to
bring the boy there.
[LADY NAGANT]
And it's not just me.
He sent the other hunters
after the target, too.
The same job.
[IZUKU]
All For One.
[HAWKS]
Good luck.
Let's put an end
to this tonight.
[BEST JEANIST]
Be on your guard.
[EDGE SHOT] We have no idea
what traps might be inside.
Wait, Deku, don't be reckless!
[IZUKU] I have to finish this
while All For One and Shigaraki
still aren't strong enough
to steal One For All.
[ENDEAVOR] It's empty.
Can't say I'm shocked.
[ALL FOR ONE] Izuku Midoriya,
I do hope you enjoyed
your heart-to-heart with
the lovely Lady Nagant.
If you're seeing this, it means
she relayed my instructions,
and I remain a
step ahead of you.
I knew a righteous boy
such as yourself
would never abandon
a lost soul like her.
But she acted of
her own free will.
I didn't force her.
Do you know what the world
calls those who face setbacks?
Villains.
People are quick
to praise individualism,
but in truth,
this a regulated society.
Those who don't fit in
are ostracized.
Democracy. Socialism.
This prejudice exists
across every ideal.
It's a byproduct of group living
that predates the
concept of "society."
The path you've chosen
is a thorny one.
Every fight will wear at you,
until there's nothing left.
While I was imprisoned,
I spent countless hours
thinking about you.
I'm afraid I'm not interested
in All Might anymore.
I've grown bored
of that pitiful oaf.
Which means now, it's your turn.
[IZUKU growls]
[EDGE SHOT] We narrowly
escaped the expl*si*n,
but any trace of the League
burned with the mansion.
Can Nagant supply
any more information?
Sounds like a "no."
Her doc at Central says
she's still unconscious.
From what I understand,
the hospital staff
isn't totally sure how
she's managed to stay alive.
[KAMUI WOODS] She was beaten
down by anger and despair
throughout her years.
But despite her past,
she refuses to give up.
[EDGE SHOT]
Endeavor.
Don't you think it's time
we made our move?
We should share the secret
of One For All and Midoriya
with more heroes, not just
this hand-picked group.
It would allow for a more
comprehensive search.
The incident with Lady Nagant
confirmed what we already knew.
From here on out, if we
want to find the League,
our best bet is
to lean on the boy.
The police are
already overwhelmed
with all the jail-breaker cases.
And we've got no eye-witness
reports to lean on.
We need to get a support
system into place now,
before it's too late.
Not two days ago,
Death Arms threw in the towel.
[DEATH ARMS] I constantly
fight for our citizens,
and still they
doubt my intentions.
They yell at me.
Send me away.
And yeah, some still back us.
But one insult can
overshadow ten cheers.
I've never felt this before.
Guess I thought I was
bigger than that.
I'm sure the others
who quit felt the same.
Turns out I'm not
a hero after all.
Just a human.
He was a key figure
during the raid,
the one who rounded up
any hero secretly aiding
the Paranormal Liberation Front.
A man with courage and grit.
[BEST JEANIST] Anyone's
uniform could unravel next.
I fear the fabric that
makes up our hero network
will soon be threadbare.
The press is getting ever closer
to figuring out who Deku is.
I suspect the former heroes
are leaking them information.
With all this chaos,
no one knows who to look to.
If the reality of One For All
is exposed, it could set off
a chain reaction of
negativity toward Midoriya.
I don't want to imagine
what will happen
if it goes down that way.
I mean, hell, it's already
a madhouse out there now.
Something's been nagging at me.
Why doesn't All For One go
public about the power himself?
Sic the world on Midoriya,
then take what he's after?
It seems like the
kinda thing he'd do.
[ENDEAVOR] If he did, we'd
mobilize every hero in our ranks
and hide Deku in isolation.
Since he's keeping
his mouth shut,
he must want to
avoid that outcome.
Meanwhile, we're stuck.
The only way we can
catch the League's scent
is if Deku is
roaming the streets.
Even with more enforcement.
This is up to him.
[phone ringing]
[TODOROKI]
So whenever you're done crying,
we'll work together
to stop Toya.
[ENDEAVOR]
Shoto. Just a little longer--
[phone rings]
Oh, hey, that's mine.
It's All Might.
Midoriya just made contact
with another hired g*n!
And he defeated him. Instantly.
Over already?
[IZUKU]
He had no useful information.
It's possible he
could explode, too.
Be careful.
Hey, not so fast!
Take this! You haven't
eaten, have you?
[IZUKU]
Listen.
[IZUKU]
I'm good alone.
You don't have to follow me.
[IZUKU]
I'm fine. Really.
Which means now, it's your turn.
[IZUKU]
I've got this.
Now hold on just a minute!
[IZUKU] At this point, I'm
fighting at a level comparable
to you when you were
at percent,
and without any backlash!
Don't you see?
[SIR NIGHTEYE] If you continue
like this, you'll face off
against a villain and die an
unspeakably gruesome death!
[IZUKU]
That's why...
[ALL MIGHT]
You're trying to protect me.
To keep me from getting
caught up in your fated mission
as my successor.
I want you to introduce
yourself to the world
and proudly say, "I am here!"
[ALL MIGHT]
You don't look back at me
for approval anymore, do you?
[IZUKU] That's why
you don't have to worry.
[gasps]
[ALL MIGHT]
I swore that I would raise him,
that I would keep him safe.
But...
One more thing!
[ALL MIGHT]
I get it!
I know what a heavy burden
this is to carry alone!
Which is why I want
to scream at you,
"Don't work too hard.
It's okay to take a break
when you're tired."
[ALL MIGHT]
Young man. I'm sorry.
[CITIZEN A] He appears out
of nowhere, without a sound.
[CITIZEN B] I heard he can
use a bunch of different powers.
[CITIZEN C] Isn't that what
All For One can do, too?
That seems weird.
[CITIZEN A]
He could be a Nomu!
[CITIZEN B]
But I heard he saves people.
[CITIZEN C]
Yeah?
Well I heard that he doesn't
look anything like a hero.
He's always covered
in dirt and blood.
It's scary.
[ENDEAVOR]
We have a change of plans, Deku.
You're not going to be able to
keep up this pace much longer.
Fortunately, we'll soon know
when the foreign heroes
will be dispatched.
The more heroes in our fold,
the more options we have.
But you're the key.
Burn out now, and
we're doomed to fail.
[IZUKU] I don't need
to rest yet. I'm fine.
[IZUKU]
We can't let the villains
have any more time to prepare.
[SHINOMORI]
Ninth.
You know your wounds are
nowhere near fully healed.
It's not the time
to push yourself.
My feelings are putting an
added burden on his shoulders.
Not just you. It's this kid.
Every cause carries
equal weight.
For better or for worse,
our Quirks have given
him an opportunity.
He now has a way
to achieve the dream
he's chased his whole life.
To be a superhero who
helps those in trouble,
no matter who they are.
His path is an honorable one.
You approve?
He can't sit idly by
and wait for aid.
Certainly not under
these circumstances.
That's part of One For All.
It's part of having
all of us in his head.
However, I think there is
one thing Izuku Midoriya needs
more than anything
else right now.
[VILLAINS screaming]
[IZUKU]
Are you hurt?
[CITIZEN D gasps]
You have more than one power.
Do you belong to him?
All For One?
[IZUKU]
Of course not.
[CITIZEN AA] Good to know!
Thanks for the save!
[CITIZEN D]
We're okay! No need to follow!
We'll just be on our way.
[IZUKU]
All For One. Where is he hiding?
There's no time.
I have to stop Shigaraki.
I have to stop the
League of Villains.
I won't let them
harm anyone else.
Which means now, it's your turn.
[IZUKU] I need to unlock
One For All's full potential.
[ALL MIGHT]
Now, it's your turn.
[IZUKU]
In order for this country
to know peace once again.
[IZUKU] In order for everyone
to live a normal life,
like they did before.
[IZUKU] In order to smile
with the people I care about,
like I used to...
[IZUKU]
I have to...
[DICTATOR]
Such impatience and anxiety.
You wish to fight alone,
so you're exhausted.
You're exactly the raging ball
of fatigue he said you would be.
There's power in numbers.
And if I bring you into the
fold, my future is secure.
[IZUKU] That's Dictator.
He was locked in Tartarus.
Another assassin. Good.
I need someone with more info.
Maybe he can tell me where
All For One is hiding.
Oh, you are up for a fight!
What fun. I was
hoping for action.
Start by smashing
these ignorant fools!
My body. I can't stop.
No. I don't want to fight.
[CITIZENS scream]
[IZUKU]
What do I know?
Crust was the one who
apprehended Dictator.
I want to say it was
around five years ago,
during the bloodless
surrender case.
With a strong blow to
his puppets, or better yet
by knocking him out, his Quirk,
Despot, can be nullified.
But he's got a plan to
keep me from touching him.
Human shields.
I can't attack
with anything big.
Air Force? No, I don't
have my gloves.
Blackwhip, then.
[CITIZEN CC] I can't stop.
My body's moving on its own!
We can't control
what we're doing.
[IZUKU]
It's okay. I understand.
I'll break his hold on you.
Everything is all right.
I just need a second...
[DICTATOR giggles]
...or two...
[KATSUKI]
Damn it!
Armor-Piercing Shot!
There is one thing
Izuku Midoriya needs
more than anything
else right now.
Over here. I found him.
Really? You think so?
[TODOROKI]
Just guessing. But it is likely.
He's obviously hanging
out with Endeavor
and the others. I'm gonna
k*ll that damn nerd!
You're guessing?
Didn't anyone contact them
to get confirmation?
Those three were your mentors.
I called multiple times.
At no point did Hawks
ever answer his phone.
Denim Face either.
Same with my father.
They're busy, sure,
but this is still odd.
It's not a leap to assume
they're hiding
something from us.
Also, All Might hasn't come
back to campus, either.
Yes, you're right.
[KATSUKI]
Classes are suspended.
So we can't even get promoted
to the next grade right now.
Hero course students were told
to help secure the area,
or be on standby.
Which means we don't have time
to hunt for any real intel.
Denim Face and Feather Head both
visited Deku in the hospital.
All Might was there, too.
Then there's the letters.
If he didn't want to get
anywhere close to campus...
...then who the hell
put these on our doors
in the middle of the night?
He had All Might
doing his dirty work.
Those idiots have gotta be
making moves together.
If he's with the adult heroes,
then we can assume they
are protecting him, oui?
The news only said that
the top three heroes
had teamed up.
Nobody else was
mentioned in the report.
Listen, moron.
I may not know
Endeavor very well.
But I know Deku.
And I've got a good
read on All Might, too.
I promise, this is
the worst case scenario.
Then we need to figure out
how to contact Midoriya
and help him out. Let's go!
[STUDENTS chattering]
Endeavor graduated
from UA, right?
Yes, that's right.
Let's get some answers.
[ENDEAVOR]
Principal. You set me up.
I heard a request from
my students and decided
a group discussion
would be worthwhile.
When you're in education,
your lessons should be fresh.
[TODOROKI] I don't understand
why you've been ignoring me.
Didn't we just talk about
how we're going to deal
with Toya together?
Shoto, the fact that
you're willing to stand
at my side is why I still fight.
[TODOROKI]
What good is that doing us?
Why haven't you
brought Midoriya back?
Let me guess.
You've got Deku and All Might
looking after each other, right?
[KATSUKI]
I knew it.
I'm sure that sounded
like a smart move.
And maybe with someone else,
it'd be a good idea.
But you missed something.
You don't know Deku.
If you did, you'd realize
he can't be trusted out there.
He never considers
his own wellbeing.
He just says he's fine.
That type of thinking
is what made All Might
the Symbol of Peace, so he
can't be trusted to stop Deku.
Listen to me!
Something terrible
is gonna happen
if you let them do this alone.
[HAWKS] Jeez, looks like he's
shaken off All Might, as well.
Kid's on his own.
If we were faster,
maybe we would've talked
some sense into him.
We could be backing him up.
Midoriya.
Hold up, is that
GPS tracking Deku?
I need to borrow this.
Sorry, sir.
I know I'm just a guy
who randomly ended up
in Midoriya's class,
but I wanna help.
Me, too.
Especially after everything
we've been through this year.
Yeah, same here.
[HAGAKURE]
Ditto!
I can't believe he
didn't confide in me
about his worries
concerning One For All,
but I'm more surprised
that he thought
a simple letter would
convince us to let him run away.
Class -A sticks together.
We'll track his location,
and we'll stand by his side.
We know that One For All
has burdened Midoriya
with a terrible responsibility,
but that doesn't change
the fact that he's our friend.
And knowing that
someone we care about
is walking a treacherous path,
means we can't look
to the future with a smile.
The streets are too dangerous.
They're brimming with crime.
It's no place for students.
[NEZU] I've seen how
you've matured, Todoroki.
I agreed to let Midoriya
team up with you
because I know that he
didn't want to come back to UA
and risk it being
targeted by villains.
He was worried.
But he can come back.
The school will be just fine.
Ever since we accepted him,
he's been under our protection
like every other student here.
[NEZU] It's my pleasure
to welcome you to UA,
your hero academy.
[OCHACO] He's right.
This our Hero Academy.
What about the evacuees
you've taken in?
They'll be at risk
if he returns,
and they're furious
with us already.
Something like this
will stoke the fire.
[NEZU] I'll figure out a way
to make them understand.
Besides, I didn't approve our
status as an emergency shelter
because we have a large campus.
You see, when we were
preparing for the last
school festival,
we reinforced the UA Barrier.
We didn't end up needing
the extra security,
so this is our chance
to test it out.
Don't forget, All Might
grew up in this school, too.
And we survived.
Go ahead, students.
Bring your classmate back.
The villain is secured!
We're in the clear, Bakugo!
"Great expl*si*n m*rder
God Dynamight" damn it!
Oh, right! I forgot! Sorry!
My body's mine again!
What just...?
A bunch of kid
heroes showed up.
I don't understand.
Why're you here?
Because we're worried about you.
That's nice, but I promise
I'm fine. Really.
No need for concern. So leave.
Oh, yeah, great speech!
Just what we wanted from the
famous One For All successor!
Real talk. Are you able
to smile right now?
C'mon, go ahead and show us.
[IZUKU] In order to smile...
For everyone to live in peace...
I have to go. I'm sorry.
[IZUKU]
Everyone get out of my way.
You're gonna have to make us,
ya busted-ass
All Might wannabe!
Midoriya.
We had a feeling that's
what you were going to say.
Let's do this, class!
Right!
[IZUKU]
Here's the preview.
My friends are in front of me,
but I continue my lonely fight.
Trying to do
everything by myself.
Hoping that nobody else
will have to suffer.
In the midst of my exhaustion,
if I just stopped
to look around,
despite the darkness,
I would see light.
Next time, "Deku vs. Class A."
Even as my friends
try to help, I resist.
Two months from now,
in Haibori Woods,
they're meeting
at a hidden mansion.
I was supposed to
bring the boy there.
[LADY NAGANT]
And it's not just me.
He sent the other hunters
after the target, too.
The same job.
[IZUKU]
All For One.
[HAWKS]
Good luck.
Let's put an end
to this tonight.
[BEST JEANIST]
Be on your guard.
[EDGE SHOT] We have no idea
what traps might be inside.
Wait, Deku, don't be reckless!
[IZUKU] I have to finish this
while All For One and Shigaraki
still aren't strong enough
to steal One For All.
[ENDEAVOR] It's empty.
Can't say I'm shocked.
[ALL FOR ONE] Izuku Midoriya,
I do hope you enjoyed
your heart-to-heart with
the lovely Lady Nagant.
If you're seeing this, it means
she relayed my instructions,
and I remain a
step ahead of you.
I knew a righteous boy
such as yourself
would never abandon
a lost soul like her.
But she acted of
her own free will.
I didn't force her.
Do you know what the world
calls those who face setbacks?
Villains.
People are quick
to praise individualism,
but in truth,
this a regulated society.
Those who don't fit in
are ostracized.
Democracy. Socialism.
This prejudice exists
across every ideal.
It's a byproduct of group living
that predates the
concept of "society."
The path you've chosen
is a thorny one.
Every fight will wear at you,
until there's nothing left.
While I was imprisoned,
I spent countless hours
thinking about you.
I'm afraid I'm not interested
in All Might anymore.
I've grown bored
of that pitiful oaf.
Which means now, it's your turn.
[IZUKU growls]
[EDGE SHOT] We narrowly
escaped the expl*si*n,
but any trace of the League
burned with the mansion.
Can Nagant supply
any more information?
Sounds like a "no."
Her doc at Central says
she's still unconscious.
From what I understand,
the hospital staff
isn't totally sure how
she's managed to stay alive.
[KAMUI WOODS] She was beaten
down by anger and despair
throughout her years.
But despite her past,
she refuses to give up.
[EDGE SHOT]
Endeavor.
Don't you think it's time
we made our move?
We should share the secret
of One For All and Midoriya
with more heroes, not just
this hand-picked group.
It would allow for a more
comprehensive search.
The incident with Lady Nagant
confirmed what we already knew.
From here on out, if we
want to find the League,
our best bet is
to lean on the boy.
The police are
already overwhelmed
with all the jail-breaker cases.
And we've got no eye-witness
reports to lean on.
We need to get a support
system into place now,
before it's too late.
Not two days ago,
Death Arms threw in the towel.
[DEATH ARMS] I constantly
fight for our citizens,
and still they
doubt my intentions.
They yell at me.
Send me away.
And yeah, some still back us.
But one insult can
overshadow ten cheers.
I've never felt this before.
Guess I thought I was
bigger than that.
I'm sure the others
who quit felt the same.
Turns out I'm not
a hero after all.
Just a human.
He was a key figure
during the raid,
the one who rounded up
any hero secretly aiding
the Paranormal Liberation Front.
A man with courage and grit.
[BEST JEANIST] Anyone's
uniform could unravel next.
I fear the fabric that
makes up our hero network
will soon be threadbare.
The press is getting ever closer
to figuring out who Deku is.
I suspect the former heroes
are leaking them information.
With all this chaos,
no one knows who to look to.
If the reality of One For All
is exposed, it could set off
a chain reaction of
negativity toward Midoriya.
I don't want to imagine
what will happen
if it goes down that way.
I mean, hell, it's already
a madhouse out there now.
Something's been nagging at me.
Why doesn't All For One go
public about the power himself?
Sic the world on Midoriya,
then take what he's after?
It seems like the
kinda thing he'd do.
[ENDEAVOR] If he did, we'd
mobilize every hero in our ranks
and hide Deku in isolation.
Since he's keeping
his mouth shut,
he must want to
avoid that outcome.
Meanwhile, we're stuck.
The only way we can
catch the League's scent
is if Deku is
roaming the streets.
Even with more enforcement.
This is up to him.
[phone ringing]
[TODOROKI]
So whenever you're done crying,
we'll work together
to stop Toya.
[ENDEAVOR]
Shoto. Just a little longer--
[phone rings]
Oh, hey, that's mine.
It's All Might.
Midoriya just made contact
with another hired g*n!
And he defeated him. Instantly.
Over already?
[IZUKU]
He had no useful information.
It's possible he
could explode, too.
Be careful.
Hey, not so fast!
Take this! You haven't
eaten, have you?
[IZUKU]
Listen.
[IZUKU]
I'm good alone.
You don't have to follow me.
[IZUKU]
I'm fine. Really.
Which means now, it's your turn.
[IZUKU]
I've got this.
Now hold on just a minute!
[IZUKU] At this point, I'm
fighting at a level comparable
to you when you were
at percent,
and without any backlash!
Don't you see?
[SIR NIGHTEYE] If you continue
like this, you'll face off
against a villain and die an
unspeakably gruesome death!
[IZUKU]
That's why...
[ALL MIGHT]
You're trying to protect me.
To keep me from getting
caught up in your fated mission
as my successor.
I want you to introduce
yourself to the world
and proudly say, "I am here!"
[ALL MIGHT]
You don't look back at me
for approval anymore, do you?
[IZUKU] That's why
you don't have to worry.
[gasps]
[ALL MIGHT]
I swore that I would raise him,
that I would keep him safe.
But...
One more thing!
[ALL MIGHT]
I get it!
I know what a heavy burden
this is to carry alone!
Which is why I want
to scream at you,
"Don't work too hard.
It's okay to take a break
when you're tired."
[ALL MIGHT]
Young man. I'm sorry.
[CITIZEN A] He appears out
of nowhere, without a sound.
[CITIZEN B] I heard he can
use a bunch of different powers.
[CITIZEN C] Isn't that what
All For One can do, too?
That seems weird.
[CITIZEN A]
He could be a Nomu!
[CITIZEN B]
But I heard he saves people.
[CITIZEN C]
Yeah?
Well I heard that he doesn't
look anything like a hero.
He's always covered
in dirt and blood.
It's scary.
[ENDEAVOR]
We have a change of plans, Deku.
You're not going to be able to
keep up this pace much longer.
Fortunately, we'll soon know
when the foreign heroes
will be dispatched.
The more heroes in our fold,
the more options we have.
But you're the key.
Burn out now, and
we're doomed to fail.
[IZUKU] I don't need
to rest yet. I'm fine.
[IZUKU]
We can't let the villains
have any more time to prepare.
[SHINOMORI]
Ninth.
You know your wounds are
nowhere near fully healed.
It's not the time
to push yourself.
My feelings are putting an
added burden on his shoulders.
Not just you. It's this kid.
Every cause carries
equal weight.
For better or for worse,
our Quirks have given
him an opportunity.
He now has a way
to achieve the dream
he's chased his whole life.
To be a superhero who
helps those in trouble,
no matter who they are.
His path is an honorable one.
You approve?
He can't sit idly by
and wait for aid.
Certainly not under
these circumstances.
That's part of One For All.
It's part of having
all of us in his head.
However, I think there is
one thing Izuku Midoriya needs
more than anything
else right now.
[VILLAINS screaming]
[IZUKU]
Are you hurt?
[CITIZEN D gasps]
You have more than one power.
Do you belong to him?
All For One?
[IZUKU]
Of course not.
[CITIZEN AA] Good to know!
Thanks for the save!
[CITIZEN D]
We're okay! No need to follow!
We'll just be on our way.
[IZUKU]
All For One. Where is he hiding?
There's no time.
I have to stop Shigaraki.
I have to stop the
League of Villains.
I won't let them
harm anyone else.
Which means now, it's your turn.
[IZUKU] I need to unlock
One For All's full potential.
[ALL MIGHT]
Now, it's your turn.
[IZUKU]
In order for this country
to know peace once again.
[IZUKU] In order for everyone
to live a normal life,
like they did before.
[IZUKU] In order to smile
with the people I care about,
like I used to...
[IZUKU]
I have to...
[DICTATOR]
Such impatience and anxiety.
You wish to fight alone,
so you're exhausted.
You're exactly the raging ball
of fatigue he said you would be.
There's power in numbers.
And if I bring you into the
fold, my future is secure.
[IZUKU] That's Dictator.
He was locked in Tartarus.
Another assassin. Good.
I need someone with more info.
Maybe he can tell me where
All For One is hiding.
Oh, you are up for a fight!
What fun. I was
hoping for action.
Start by smashing
these ignorant fools!
My body. I can't stop.
No. I don't want to fight.
[CITIZENS scream]
[IZUKU]
What do I know?
Crust was the one who
apprehended Dictator.
I want to say it was
around five years ago,
during the bloodless
surrender case.
With a strong blow to
his puppets, or better yet
by knocking him out, his Quirk,
Despot, can be nullified.
But he's got a plan to
keep me from touching him.
Human shields.
I can't attack
with anything big.
Air Force? No, I don't
have my gloves.
Blackwhip, then.
[CITIZEN CC] I can't stop.
My body's moving on its own!
We can't control
what we're doing.
[IZUKU]
It's okay. I understand.
I'll break his hold on you.
Everything is all right.
I just need a second...
[DICTATOR giggles]
...or two...
[KATSUKI]
Damn it!
Armor-Piercing Shot!
There is one thing
Izuku Midoriya needs
more than anything
else right now.
Over here. I found him.
Really? You think so?
[TODOROKI]
Just guessing. But it is likely.
He's obviously hanging
out with Endeavor
and the others. I'm gonna
k*ll that damn nerd!
You're guessing?
Didn't anyone contact them
to get confirmation?
Those three were your mentors.
I called multiple times.
At no point did Hawks
ever answer his phone.
Denim Face either.
Same with my father.
They're busy, sure,
but this is still odd.
It's not a leap to assume
they're hiding
something from us.
Also, All Might hasn't come
back to campus, either.
Yes, you're right.
[KATSUKI]
Classes are suspended.
So we can't even get promoted
to the next grade right now.
Hero course students were told
to help secure the area,
or be on standby.
Which means we don't have time
to hunt for any real intel.
Denim Face and Feather Head both
visited Deku in the hospital.
All Might was there, too.
Then there's the letters.
If he didn't want to get
anywhere close to campus...
...then who the hell
put these on our doors
in the middle of the night?
He had All Might
doing his dirty work.
Those idiots have gotta be
making moves together.
If he's with the adult heroes,
then we can assume they
are protecting him, oui?
The news only said that
the top three heroes
had teamed up.
Nobody else was
mentioned in the report.
Listen, moron.
I may not know
Endeavor very well.
But I know Deku.
And I've got a good
read on All Might, too.
I promise, this is
the worst case scenario.
Then we need to figure out
how to contact Midoriya
and help him out. Let's go!
[STUDENTS chattering]
Endeavor graduated
from UA, right?
Yes, that's right.
Let's get some answers.
[ENDEAVOR]
Principal. You set me up.
I heard a request from
my students and decided
a group discussion
would be worthwhile.
When you're in education,
your lessons should be fresh.
[TODOROKI] I don't understand
why you've been ignoring me.
Didn't we just talk about
how we're going to deal
with Toya together?
Shoto, the fact that
you're willing to stand
at my side is why I still fight.
[TODOROKI]
What good is that doing us?
Why haven't you
brought Midoriya back?
Let me guess.
You've got Deku and All Might
looking after each other, right?
[KATSUKI]
I knew it.
I'm sure that sounded
like a smart move.
And maybe with someone else,
it'd be a good idea.
But you missed something.
You don't know Deku.
If you did, you'd realize
he can't be trusted out there.
He never considers
his own wellbeing.
He just says he's fine.
That type of thinking
is what made All Might
the Symbol of Peace, so he
can't be trusted to stop Deku.
Listen to me!
Something terrible
is gonna happen
if you let them do this alone.
[HAWKS] Jeez, looks like he's
shaken off All Might, as well.
Kid's on his own.
If we were faster,
maybe we would've talked
some sense into him.
We could be backing him up.
Midoriya.
Hold up, is that
GPS tracking Deku?
I need to borrow this.
Sorry, sir.
I know I'm just a guy
who randomly ended up
in Midoriya's class,
but I wanna help.
Me, too.
Especially after everything
we've been through this year.
Yeah, same here.
[HAGAKURE]
Ditto!
I can't believe he
didn't confide in me
about his worries
concerning One For All,
but I'm more surprised
that he thought
a simple letter would
convince us to let him run away.
Class -A sticks together.
We'll track his location,
and we'll stand by his side.
We know that One For All
has burdened Midoriya
with a terrible responsibility,
but that doesn't change
the fact that he's our friend.
And knowing that
someone we care about
is walking a treacherous path,
means we can't look
to the future with a smile.
The streets are too dangerous.
They're brimming with crime.
It's no place for students.
[NEZU] I've seen how
you've matured, Todoroki.
I agreed to let Midoriya
team up with you
because I know that he
didn't want to come back to UA
and risk it being
targeted by villains.
He was worried.
But he can come back.
The school will be just fine.
Ever since we accepted him,
he's been under our protection
like every other student here.
[NEZU] It's my pleasure
to welcome you to UA,
your hero academy.
[OCHACO] He's right.
This our Hero Academy.
What about the evacuees
you've taken in?
They'll be at risk
if he returns,
and they're furious
with us already.
Something like this
will stoke the fire.
[NEZU] I'll figure out a way
to make them understand.
Besides, I didn't approve our
status as an emergency shelter
because we have a large campus.
You see, when we were
preparing for the last
school festival,
we reinforced the UA Barrier.
We didn't end up needing
the extra security,
so this is our chance
to test it out.
Don't forget, All Might
grew up in this school, too.
And we survived.
Go ahead, students.
Bring your classmate back.
The villain is secured!
We're in the clear, Bakugo!
"Great expl*si*n m*rder
God Dynamight" damn it!
Oh, right! I forgot! Sorry!
My body's mine again!
What just...?
A bunch of kid
heroes showed up.
I don't understand.
Why're you here?
Because we're worried about you.
That's nice, but I promise
I'm fine. Really.
No need for concern. So leave.
Oh, yeah, great speech!
Just what we wanted from the
famous One For All successor!
Real talk. Are you able
to smile right now?
C'mon, go ahead and show us.
[IZUKU] In order to smile...
For everyone to live in peace...
I have to go. I'm sorry.
[IZUKU]
Everyone get out of my way.
You're gonna have to make us,
ya busted-ass
All Might wannabe!
Midoriya.
We had a feeling that's
what you were going to say.
Let's do this, class!
Right!
[IZUKU]
Here's the preview.
My friends are in front of me,
but I continue my lonely fight.
Trying to do
everything by myself.
Hoping that nobody else
will have to suffer.
In the midst of my exhaustion,
if I just stopped
to look around,
despite the darkness,
I would see light.
Next time, "Deku vs. Class A."
Even as my friends
try to help, I resist.