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Chapter 14: All For One
That night, several emergency services arrived, thanks to the Class B teacher, Vlad King. The fifteen students that were left unconscious were rushed to the hospital, with the inclusion of Midoriya, who constantly fell into unconsciousness.. Gohan felt guilty, and he knew there was a way to make it up to Midoriya and Yaoyarozu. As he walked into the room with a small brown sack in his hand, he instantly saw fifteen students of Class 1-A crowded around his bed. "Oh, hey Gohan." Ashida greeted.
"Hey, guys. I'm sorry I'm late, but I went to pick up something from an old friend." He said as he walked into and out of the crowd of students. Midoriya looked at him with a smile, despite both of his arms being casted up. "Izuku, I'm so sorry I couldn't make it to you in time. I'm sure if I was there you wouldn't be so beaten down." He apologized, giving a bow.
"It's alright. You did your best, and you saved a lot of people." He said in an attempt to console his friend.
"Here, I'm sure this will make up for it." Gohan told him, pulling a small green bean out of the sack, drawing everyone's attention.
"Is that a lima bean?" Mineta asked him. "I think he'll enjoy our melon more."
"Oh, you'd be surprised. Here, Midoriya, open up." He told him, holding the bean to his mouth. Midoriya, complying with his request, opened his mouth and bit the bean lightly, chewing it and soon swallowing it. Within seconds, Midoriya's eyes widened. He sat up in his bed, causing everyone to take a step forward.
"Woah, Midoriya, you need to rest!" Kirishima told him.
"You overdid yourself last night. Rest is the best thing to for you right now." Todoroki suggested, holding his hands up in preparation to push him onto the mattress.
"It's fine, guys. Look!" With a smile, Midoriya activated One For All Full Cowl and flexed his arms, breaking the casts before the power faded. To everyone's surprise, as the casts fell off, they could see that his arms were void of injury.
"Woah! You're arms aren't totally gross anymore, Midoriya! What was that?" Mineta shouted.
"Yeah, I kinda wanna know, too." Kaminari followed.
"I don't want anyone to know about it. The less people there are that know what it is, and where it can be attained, the better. I don't need the people of the world showing up at the base of the Lookout demanding the beans. Anyway, guys, I'm going to take one to Momo, make sure she's ok." He told them as he stepped out of the room.
"O...k…?" Kirishima said, confused by his behavior. At this point, everyone was concerned for him. It wasn't like him to just drop in and leave. The Gohan they knew was so charismatic and caring. Everyone had assumed that he must still be recovering, mentally at least. After all, these last few months, Gohan has made himself fortified physically, but vulnerable mentally. Gohan made his way to Yaoyarozu's room. With a short knock, he entered, much to her surprise. "Oh, Gohan! It's good to see you. I hope you're feeling well."
"Nevermind me. Here, I brought you something." He told her as he took her hand in his and put a Senzu Bean in her palm. "I want you to eat this. And I need to talk to you." He told her. As she ate the bean and swallowed it, her eyes widened. Any lingering throbbing was gone. "I can see it in your face. It's a Senzu Beans, and it heals any wound and restores a person's stamina."
"That's incredible." She told him as she began taking her bandage off. "So, you said you wanted to talk to me?"
"Momo… I'm going after Katsuki. I'm taking down the League of Villains, tonight." Once again, her eyes widened.
"Then I'm coming with you." Kirishima suddenly spoke up, causing Gohan to turn around, seeing Class A once again. Everyone around looked at Kirishima, including Gohan. "I stood around and did nothing while my friend was kidnapped. I won't forgive myself if I don't do something now. I have to-"
"It's not going to happen." Gohan told his friend, cutting him off.
"Wha- But-"
"No. The reason I didn't use Instant Transmission to take you there before is because I failed to help Katsuki. I couldn't live with myself if it happened again." Gohan walked over to the window and opened it, letting in a breeze.
"But Gohan, even going in alone would be suicide!" Mineta told him, causing a fuss.
"Yeah, you can't just rush into this on your own!" Ashida pleaded.
"I'm sorry." Gohan flew outside, bursting through the sky as he made his way home.
Anger filled his heart as he flew home. Nothing would stop him. Once he made it home, he didn't say a word, pulling on his purple-and-blue Gi, complete with his new white Saiyan gloves and boots. He ran outside and spent the remainder of the day obliterating a portion of a forest a good distance from his home. Come sunset, he put two fingers to his forehead and searched the world for Bakugo's energy. Having spent a good bit of time with him due to class, he had found it particularly easy to pick out his classes power readings compared to everyone else. The next instant, he put a hand on Bakugo's shoulder. "Let's get out of here."
"Get your hand off of me, you bastard." Bakugo told him with a scowl. "It sure as hell took you long enough."
Moments passed before any of the villains within the room realized what had just transpired. "Don't let him take Bakugo!" Shigaraki yelled as Toga dashed at him with a knife. He pushed Bakugo and easily dodged.
"You know, you're not really my type either. I like my men bloodied, but I guess since you're kinda cute, I'll cut you anyway!" She told him, raising her knife towards Gohan.
"You'll die trying." Gohan told her. As Dabi shot flames towards his foe, Gohan could notice Mr. Compress making his way towards Bakugo. Gohan easily dodged and threw a fist into Mr. Compress' face, however, a warp gate opened up in front of him, sucking his fist in and throwing it into the back of his own head, however, it was to no avail.
"Kurogiri! Close the warp gate! Sever his arm!" Shigaraki yelled, forcing Kurogiri to comply. Gohan pulled his hand to the gate's horizon and threw in his second hand, holding it open.
"I-I can't, Tomura Shigaraki! He's too powerful!" Gohan kicked Mr. Compress away from Bakugo. He threw a Ki Blast into the portal and vanished, allowing it to pass through the exit portal as Kurogiri finally closed the entrance, however, it allowed the Ki Blast to hit him, knocking him out.
"I may have been careless then, but I won't let it happen again!" He told them as he vanished once again before grabbing the back of Dabi's head, slamming it to the ground. "Let me ask, have you ever heard of...Cell?" He told them, causing all of the Villains to look in shock. "Who do you think really took him down? Hercule Satan, or perhaps one of those warriors who appeared to be bystanders at the Cell Games?"
"You… Just when we thought we've won, the secret boss comes waltzing in." Shigaraki said to himself. "You've been following us since the beginning of the game, and now you show up at the worst moment!"
All of a sudden, there was a knock at the door. "Kamino Pizza Delivery." An unfamiliar voice called out. Despite the situation, everyone looked towards the door. Then, as if out of nowhere, All Might burst through the wall.
"SMAAASH!" He cried out, sending Spinner flying. Following, Kamui Woods hung from the wall outside.
"Pre-Emptive Binding: Lacquered Chain Prison!" He called out as his wooden arm stretched and binded all the Villains. As if on cue, Gran Torino sped into the room through the fresh hole in the wall.
"You can't run anymore, League of Villains, because we are here!" All Might announced triumphantly as he took notice of Gohan. "Young Gohan, it seems you made it here before we did. Although you've done well, I must scold you later. Regardless, I have no doubt that you handled the situation bravely. After all, I've seen what you can do." He told him as Gohan released Dabi and began to walk away, leaving him in Kamui Woods' hands, or rather, his branches. As Dabi picked himself back up by his feet and began to light his flames, Gran Torino sped forward, kicking him in the head and knocking him out. Gohan simply ignored it and continued walking to be reunited with Bakugo.
"One does tend to neglect defense once they've made their offensive move." Edgeshot said, sliding in against the wall. "However, we're not alone. Just look." He unlocked the door he had slid in from and opened it, revealing a wave of police officers.
"It's over, Tomura Shigaraki! Not only have your accomplices been captured, but the Nomu have been subdued, as well." All Might told him, pointing his finger with his arm proudly outstretched.
"You… As if the secret boss showing up wasn't bad enough, the final boss busts in and claims that he's won."
"Tomura...Shigaraki…" Kurogiri mumbled, slowly regaining consciousness.
"Kurogiri! Quickl-" Before he could finish his command, a red string shot through him, putting him back to sleep.
"Don't worry about him, All Might. I made sure he stayed asleep." Edgeshot told him as his head formed from the string-like line.
"It's over, League of Villains!" Gran Torino once again stated. "Kenji Hikiishi, Atsuhiro Sako, Shuichi Iguchi, Himiko Toga, Jin Bubaigawara. You're finished." The Villains looked at him with shocked expressions. "There's nowhere left to run, so, Tomura Shigaraki, why don't you tell us where your boss is hiding?"
"I...hate you…" Tomura Shigaraki muttered. "Go away! This is all your fault! I hate you! Both of you!" He said once again, this time shouting. Gohan could feel the anger and resentment in his voice. Suddenly, gray blobs of liquid formed in the air, allowing Nomus to pass through.
"Dammit Edgeshot, stop Kurogiri!" Gran Torino demanded, but to no avail.
"It's no use, he's still out! This isn't him!" Bakugo suddenly spit up the gray sludge, and it began to engulf him. As Gohan and All Might both reached out their hands, it was no use. He was gone before they could reach him.
"NOOO!" All Might cried out, having lost his student once more. Just as with Bakugo, the Villains were all engulfed in the gray sludge before disappearing, leaving only them and the wave of Nomu that was being transported into the room.
"Endeavor, help- NO!" Kamui Woods said before cutting himself short. By the tone of his voice, the police must be busy with the Nomu as well.
Gran Torino, All Might, and Gohan all took down several Nomus on their own before All Might jumped through the roof, leaving the building. "Young man, you may have won the Sports Festival, but I didn't expect you to be this strong, so tell me, just who are you to be able to take on all of these Villains alone, not to mention having no trouble with these Nomus?" Gran Torino asked as he slammed his feet into another one, sending it through the floor.
"I'm just another one of All Might's students, trying to save a friend." He explained, sending his fist into another Nomu's gut before kicking it away. "Go help All Might track down whoever's doing this! I've faced much worst enemies than these weaklings before!" He suggested as his fist ripped through an attacking Nomu, dirtying his new gloves with their blood. It's ok, it's ok! They're not human anymore! All they want to do is kill others! It's just like with Cell. Gohan's thoughts flooded through his head, attempting to keep him believing that any damage inflicted on these things were meaningless, as he assumed they felt none at all, and that they are no longer capable of even being human anymore.
"I want to disagree, however, you seem like you can handle yourself, despite being a child. I'll let you have this one, kid!" Gran Torino complied, slamming his feet into a Nomu standing in front of the hole in the wall before jetting off of it and onto the nearest wall.
"Alright, then, follow me!" He said as he flew out of the building and hovered into the air above the street. "Listen to me! Evacuate the area! All civilians and Heroes need to leave the area now!" He announced, slamming down on a Nomu that had grasped one of the officers.
"Who the hell are you to tell me what to do!" Endeavor argue, grabbing a Nomu by the face and incinerating its head. Even though the police force began crowding out of the area, allowing Gohan to take on the Nomu without any worry of collateral damage.
"Fine, you asked for it!" Gohan shouted as he grabbed Endeavor by the collar before hurling him into the sky. "Now that the area is clear… I know this will ruin a good portion of the surrounding area, but I need to hurry and get rid of these things!" Gohan clenched his fist and turned Super Saiyan. He began to charge his energy, his screams attracting all the Nomu. From the sky, as he flew away, Endeavor could see a golden light shine before a small golden orb formed, expanding and obliterating everything in the area. Once the light faded, all that was left of the immediate area on the street was a crater.
Gohan, having wasted enough time, put two fingers to his forehead and focused. Ok, now to teleport to- wait, Katsuki is with… Izuku… And Tenya, and Eijiro! Their in motion, moving away from six energies huddled together, and three more close to them, including All Might. That must be the Villains! Gohan used his Instant Transmission and transported to the scene. A large crater beneath him surrounded his view, and he could see All Might grab Gran Torino from a blob of gray sludge before throwing a fist forward. Just as he had arrived, another warp gate closed about three or four meters away from him. He looked beyond, and saw the carnage that had been caused. "So, I assume that you're the man behind the League of Villains." Gohan said as he descended and landed next to All Might. "I'll take over from here All Might." He offered.
"No." All Might told him sternly, much to Gohan's surprise. "Young Gohan, I will admit that you are very powerful. I'm ashamed to say that you may even be mightier than I. However, I must take on All For One by myself, because I've failed to do so in the past. Allow me to stop this man alone." Much to his own disagreement, Gohan complied, backing off and flying over to the rubble on the other side of the crater in order to help others. One by one, Gohan pulled people from the rubble, ensuring their safety as All For One and All Might exchanged blows. With his back turned to fight, the half-Saiyan focused on saving others. After only minutes, Gohan turned around to see a massive blast of air coming towards All Might, and behind him was a young woman. No… I won't make the same mistake my father did! I need to help, no matter what! Gohan thought as he jumped in front of All Might and threw his fist forward, splitting the attack into all directions.
"That's enough. From this point forward, All Might, I'll let you have the main battle, but I'm providing support.
"It's unbelievable, to be honest. You can withstand that attack and not even budge." All Might told him.
All For One laughed and began to laugh. "Very interesting. Even at such a young age, you withstood my attack. Maybe I'll take your Quirk after this. However, for now, you're in my way." He said as he levitated into the sky and raised his arm, his palm opened towards Gohan before his arm expanded. "Oh, and just to let you know, All Might, I have something that will break your 'golden heart,' so now, I reveal to you the truth of Tomura Shigaraki. He is Nana Shimura's grandson."
Out of the corner of his eye, Gohan noticed that All Might was no longer behind him, being replaced by a skeleton with the same costume, and as he looked over his shoulder, he could see despair in All Might's eyes. They widened with horror. "And don't even claim it to be anything other than the truth. You know full well it's something I'd do. And yet you beat on him with such a proud and triumphant smile on your face."
"You...bas...tard…" There was horror, anguish, disgust in his voice. "He's my Master's grandson… My god, what would she say if she knew how we turned out!?" He asked himself, letting out a pained cry.
"All Might! Don't lose! Beat him, I know you can do it!" The young woman cried out, snapping All Might out of his shock and causing him to shift back into his muscular state.
"That's right, All Might. I know you can take this guy down." Gohan encouraged him. He had noticed the Pro Heroes Edgeshot, Kamui Woods, and Tiger arriving at the scene to save any civilians that Gohan had not yet rescued, meanwhile, Endeavor stood by, fury building in his gaze.
"They're right. As I Hero, I have so much that is precious to me that I must protect. And that is why…" Before he could finish, All For One shot an Air Cannon down towards the two warriors. Gohan flew forward, barreling straight through and negating the attack before dashing out of the way, allowing All Might to land a direct blow onto All For One's temple, knocking him out of the air. As he sought his descent for a final blow, All For One suddenly blasted him into the air. Before he could hit the ground, Gohan swiped him out of his freefall and brought him safely back to the ground.
"Are you alright, All Might?" Gohan asked him.
"I'm fine. I think I might've been finished if you weren't here." He praised, coughing up blood. Steam rose from his thin, skeletal body, blood dripping from his head. This time, he had actually lost the ability to use his muscle form. Now, the world could clearly see his weakened state. As All For One got back to his feet, Gohan made sure that All Might could still stand on his.
"Well, I don't know what's wrong with you, but I hope you can still fight. I assume that muscular state you had was One For All?" He asked, much to All Might's surprise. "Izuku told me earlier in the year. Don't worry, I've kept it a secret all this time, so don't be so hard on him. What's important right now is for you to push past your limits!"
"You're absolutely right, Gohan." His right arm began to pulse with white lightning. "I must...remember…" His right arm alone suddenly began to bulge with muscle.
"I can see it. That's the last of your strength. The last of One For All's power." All Might could feel his smile, despite his mouth being practically nonexistent. "How much further can you go in that form? Just how many punches do you have left? Although, I guess it doesn't matter. After all, wounded heroes are certainly the most frightening. I still wake up sometimes, the image of you barreling towards me with your entrails strewn across the ground haunting my nightmares."
"All Might!" Gohan called out. "Don't listen to him! I know you're stronger than that! You can beat him!"
"Enough of this nonsense." All For One said, expressing his disgust towards Gohan's words. As he muttered to himself, his right arm began to expand and distort itself. "This combination of Quirks will be the end of you, All Might. Until now, I've only been toying around, waiting for you to wear out whatever remains of One For All. This next attack will be my last."
The wounded Symbol of Peace dashed forward, and All For One followed suit. The distance between them closed, and the two seemingly-unstoppable beings threw their arms forward and their fists collided, throwing back shockwaves in all directions. Although All Might gave it all, All For One still pushed him back. As he lost his footing, Gohan prepared to step in, when suddenly, he stood his ground and reverted his muscly arm back to a twig, throwing it backwards and letting All For One's fist fly past him before bulking his left arm and throwing it into the side of his face.
"That's right, All Might! Give him everything you've got!" Gohan cried out as he resumed his rescue of civilians.
The Symbol of Peace once again reverted his arm back to its skeletal state before bulking his right arm once more, and as he threw his arm forward, his fist crashed against All For One's face. "United…States of…" he cried out. As all the fire in his soul emerged to the surface, burning brighter than ever, and he slammed All For One to the ground with his most powerful attack. "SMAAAAAAAASH!" The ground shook and shattered beneath them, sending powerful gales out in all directions, causing everyone and everything to be pushed back. Farewell, All For One. And farewell…One For All…