Translator's note
I have updated the earlier chapter with better wording. I have also updated chapter 21 to include the original author's note and extras at the end, so please check it out when you have the time.
It is the pinnacle of all holy swords.
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The ultimate slash, formed by light.
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A sword that defeats destruction, born in the inner sea of stars.
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This time, "destroyed" would be a better word to describe it.
She doesn't have the power to defeat him.
◼ Shinso Hitoshi
An enormous amount of light and heat covered the air around the place.
Just a few moments ago, Midoriya and the others, who had retrieved Bakugou, escaped the pursuit of the villains, and landed on the ground safely, noticed something.
There were small golden particles floating up from the ground.
For a moment, they thought they were being attacked by a villain, but the particles were just coming out of the ground and were harmless.
Midoriya and the others stopped to admire the fantastic scenery, even though they didn't know what it was.
"What is this..."
Most of the light particles disappear into thin air.
But then he noticed that the light was swirling backwards all around him.
Shinso turned around and looked at where the light was flowing.
There was someone shouting something.
There was no mistaking that voice.
Shinso opened his mouth.
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A moment later, a golden light covers the scene, blocking the vision of Shinso and the others.
"Fujimaru-san! All Might...‼︎"
I hear Midoriya's voice behind me.
A loud sound of destruction rang out, and the aftermath of the impact reached Shinso and the others.
"This is dangerous! Let's go everyone!"
At Ida's words, everyone started to move in a panic. Midoriya and the others ran as hard as they could so as not to lose sight of each other amidst the tremendous shock.
Shinso also left the place with a feeling of reluctance.
◼ Ritsuka Fujimaru
It was a momentary lifelike flow of time.
I had no vision, and I could feel my limbs shaking with fatigue. In spite of this, I am still able to stand my ground.
The fact that I was aware of this meant that I had at least been able to prevent his attack with my Noble Phantasm. I waited for my vision, which had been blurred by the light, to gradually return.
The dust and dirt around me made it hard to see what was going on around me.
Ritsuka scurried about, wondering about the damage, All Might, Midoriya and the others.
Then she noticed the man in front of her a little further on.
It was a man who called himself "All for One".
All for One was silently staring at his left arm. A small amount of blood was dripping from it.
"If my attack hadn't been more powerful than the first time, my left arm would have been shattered by now. I didn't think my attack would only cancel it out.
Furthermore, by a girl that I didn't even care about!"
Ritsuka backed away from All For One who suddenly spoke up. But when he took a breath, she took a step forward.
"You didn't run away with Bakugo, did you? Couldn't you jump?
That is your quirk, isn't it?
I'm suddenly very interested in you. Ritsuka Fujimaru."
"Earlier..."
Ritsuka said, interrupting All for One's words. My voice trembled unconsciously.
"What did you mean when you said that?"
"──? What did I say?"
"My 'quirk' What is it?"
"It's your quirk right?, don't you know it?"
Ritsuka can't replied. She doesn't know.
On the contrary, this man understands.
At that moment, Ritsuka's body was pulled all the way back.
"Stay back, Fujimaru girl!
What a reckless thing to do...!"
"Hey, All Might. Did you just let this girl be a substitute for you? Won't this make the name "Symbol of Peace" looked pathetic?"
"All Might..."
"I really wish you could have escaped with Midoriya's group!
In addition to that, to try to fight All for One... Despite your quite face, You're doing a terrible thing Fujimaru girl‼︎ This is not something to be praised."
Ritsuka bit her lip at the harshness of All Might's voice. All Might is right.
But the bad timing made Ritsuka feel a little angry.
I could have heard the answer from him if you didn't interupt.
How annoying...
"But you saved me! If it hadn't been for the blow you just delivered, I might have been killed.
...Thank you, Fujimaru girl."
"──────No,... no."
She looked down at All Might's words.
I am embarrassed that I am even a little angry at All Might when I am just thinking only of myself when he is just worried about me.
Time is up. I can't stay here any longer.
"I'd like you to run away if you can.
I'm too pathetic to deal with him right now. I'm sure Gran Torino can help you... can you do it?"
"...Yes."
"Oi oi, don't go off on your own tangent, All Might. I was just talking to her, remember?"
All For One's voice interrupted as if to break the air.
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"You want to hear it don't you? Ritsuka Fujimaru. fine.
────Let's talk about your quirk."
◼ All Might
The air is still, as if time has stopped.
Alarmed, Surprised, Overwhelmed, Confused, Scared.
Everyone in the place has their feet sewn to the ground for various reasons of emotions.
The expression on the girl's face as she stood cowering behind me is probably one or all of them.
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And yet, her expression is none of them.
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"But before I tell you my answer, I'd like to hear yours.
Where were you born? How did you grow up?
Do you like being a hero? Do you hate villains?
Oh, but unfortunately I don't have time for a long chat."
The man in front of me rattled off a few words.
Even though I can't see his expression through the mask, I can feel it.
At this moment, All For One's focus is solely on Ritsuka Fujimaru.
All For One takes a breath.
Then he opens his mouth again.
"So let's focus on one question.
Whose quirk is it?
Who did you get it from?"
I felt like I could hear the sound of the girl breathing heavily behind me.
"What are you talking about since earlier, All for One...! Your opponent is me!"
"I just told you.
I'm talking about her quirk. All Might."
All For One quickly raised his index finger.
"All Might, do you know what Ritsuka Fujimaru's quirk is?
"What..."
Though reluctant, All Might thinks unintentionally. I believe her quirk is... "projection".
I believe that's what Aizawa told me. But I don't know the details.
I don't even know the quirks of most students in the Hero department, let alone the Regular Course.
All for One continued to speak.
"Whatever the girl's quirk is that you just remembered, it counteracted the attacks of my quirk. with the same uncanny power that you finally managed to offset.
Did you understand the full extent of its power?
Did you know that she could do that?"
The girl listens to All For One's words without blinking behind him.
Her face is unreadable, and her hands are clutching the sky.
Something that All Might's eyes can't see.
"Can you prove to me what this girl is? All Might."
"All Might!"
The voice shocked me as if I had been hit in the head.
At the same time, I felt like I was coming back to my senses.
"Gran Torino...!"
"What are you doing? Don't listen to a word he says!"
"Sorry...!"
Time, which had been stagnant, began to move. That was how I felt. Maybe it really is All For One using such a quirk.
"There is only two more people from the League of Villains! Let's finish this!"
Gran Torino headed for Shigaraki and Toga.
Then All for One moved.
"I wanted to talk to you more, but... It can't be helped.
The tables have been turned."
His fingertips extended darkly and stabbed into the magnet man's chest.
"Forced Activation 'Magnetism'."
Shigaraki's hand and Gran Torino's kick cut through the air. Every villains are being sucked into Toga's body.
"Wait! Don't come here that strong!"
The warp was already formed behind Toga, who waved her hand hurriedly, and the villains disappeared into the darkness.
Gran Torino chases after them, but he is blocked by All For One.
"Wait... no, sensei!
With that body you're...No...!"
Shigaraki reached out while being swallowed by the warp.
"I still haven't────"
The warp disappeared.
"Tomura, you must continue the fight."
All for One said to no one in particular.
All Might said without turning around.
"Can you run, Fujimaru girl? Get as far away from this place as you can."
But there is no response.
When I turned around, I saw that Ritsuka was there, but her eyes were staring into the void. Her face looks somewhat upset.
"Fujimaru girl!"
Ritsuka raised her face as if she had been woken up by All might's voice.
"I-I'm sorry, I can run away on my own, don't worry about me..."
She didn't look like she is going to be okay.
Her whole body is covered in scratches, and her legs and hands were shaking so badly that even All Might could see them.
Thinking about it, she surely hasn't rested since the training camp.
Ritsuka, who saw All Might's thoughtful expression and guessed, said.
"It's okay, really. ...I'm sorry for being so selfish. I can still move. Good luck there, All Might... don't lose...!"
Ritsuka said and started to run. All Might breathed a little sigh of relief as she ran more powerfully than he expected.
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With that, All Might turned to All for One.