05x19 - (S) More of a Hero Than Anyone

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It's okay if you don't forgive me.

I don't want your forgiveness. I want to atone.

The shape of Todoroki's family was about to shift.

I prayed that it would improve things, even if only by a little.

Our work study took up all of winter break.

It was over in a flash, and then the third term began.

Our first year's been turbulent, and suddenly...

...only three months remain.

Class!

Happy New Year!

Momo Yaoyorozu - Quirk: Creation" "Tenya Iida - Quirk: Engine"

Happy New Year.

Today's class will be a practical briefing session.

We'll share our accomplishments, challenges, etc. from over winter break.

So, everyone. Suit up, and head over to Ground Alpha!

"Pro Hero - Shota Aizawa - Quirk: Erasure"

Hey! Quit chatting, and--

Happy New Year, Mr. Aizawa!

I've finished telling them about today, as you requested this morning.

Oh.

"Denki Kaminari - Quirk: Electrification"

You're really in the zone, Iida.

Yeah.

Manual, the hero at my work study, is a leader in Hosu.

It was just one week, but I learned:

How to be gentle in manner.

--Yeah! That's the way! --So much for the zone.

He's like a bike where the chain keeps coming off.

Wouldn't Iida be a motorcycle? He's got engines.

Mr. Aizawa. Please come immediately to the staff room.

"Locker Room"

Oh!

Ochaco, you changed your costume! It looks good!

Yes, it looks very good on you.

"Ochaco Uraraka - Quirk: Zero Gravity"

Really?

I'm glad!

"Kyoka Jiro - Quirk: Earphone Jack"

Here's a new Urarakawrist.

And it's heavy!

There's wire inside.

Thanks to my Quirk, the heaviness is no handicap.

"Mina Ashido - Quirk: Acid"

The case is heavy, though.

What's in here?

"netsuke"

Is that...

I knew it!

That's not it, Ashido!

It's really not.

Huh?

I'm just keeping it close.

"netsuke"

And safe.

"Izuku Midoriya - Quirk: One For All"

Whoa! You mastered that berserk thing?!

Yep.

For real?! That was quick!

You mean that berserk thing?

That black stuff that shot out of your arm, Midoriya?

Yeah, I named it Blackwhip.

Hey, that's pretty darn cool.

"Minoru Mineta - Quirk: Pop Off"

It really makes a difference when your work study's with the number one hero!

"Eijiro Kirishima - Quirk: Hardening"

Like, you grow faster!

But I still can't emit it for more than an instant.

Its uses are limited...

...but it's strong.

M-Midoriya!

Bakugo! What're you doing?!

"Katsuki Bakugo - Quirk: expl*si*n"

I'm not pleased!

Oh no! There's cerebrospinal fluid trickling out!

"Rikido Sato - Quirk: Sugar Rush"

Midoriya!

It all comes down... to making it fit in... with your body.

I am here... fine and dandy, with cotton candy!

"Pro Hero - All Might - Quirk: One For All"

"Fine and dandy, with cotton candy!"

The sense of speed is too different...

--...so you can't keep up if you think while you do it.

--Hey, guys! I put my all into this joke, and you're totally ignoring it. --...so you can't keep up if you think while you do it.

--Hey, guys! I put my all into this joke, and you're totally ignoring it.

All Might...

Fine and dandy!

With cotton candy!

--I am here-- --Huh?

Where's Mr. Aizawa?

Well, Aizawa had something urgent come up just now.

Can't we go any faster?

Enough already. Calm down.

"Pro Hero - Present Mic - Quirk: Voice"

We fought at USJ. He didn't act like that one bit.

This is taking poor taste too far.

I don't believe it.

I'm betting Mr. Tsukauchi and the others got it wrong.

As you're both aware, Nomus are humans whose bodies

have been bioengineered to withstand multiple Quirks.

However...

...they're not living humans.

They're a complete mess, from their brains to their hearts.

Nomus truly are puppets.

Marionettes, with no will of their own.

"Pro Hero - Gran Torino - Quirk: Jet"

Or so we thought.

Gran Torino, we skipped our classes to come here.

Please keep this short.

Aizawa.

Calm down.

"Police Officer - Naomasa Tsukauchi"

It needs to be said. Let's not skip any steps.

It's also so we can be in a proper state of mind.

This guy's a core member of the League of Villains.

If we could get him to talk, we could hit them hard,

but sadly, he makes no attempt to tell us anything important.

He'll talk about trivial things,

but when it comes to info that would put the League at a disadvantage,

he suddenly goes non-responsive, as if he's been switched off.

In other words?

It's so elaborate, it took us time to realize what it was.

Multiple factors have been combined to form a single new Quirk.

And the factor that served as its base

"Villain - Kurogiri - Quirk: Warp Gate"

belonged to the man with whom you shared joys and sorrows at U.A. High School.

The one who--as far as we know--lost his life at a young age.

We've deduced it's exceedingly similar to the Quirk of Oboro Shirakumo.

"More of a Hero Than Anyone"

Once, we were trying to become heroes together.

Shota! Hizashi!

Once we graduate, let's start a hero agency!

I think the three of us could resolve anything.

You know, since there are three of us.

Even if someone makes a mistake, the other two can cover for him.

Like I said before, Shota pays attention to details.

Hizashi's great at negotiating!

So, why not? Let's start one.

Heh! No arguments over money.

That settles it! Right, Shota?

I still... haven't said I'd do it.

Don't be like that!

Let's do it!

Oboro Shirakumo died while doing our work studies together.

He got caught in a collapsing building.

Such an abrupt death.

He wanted the three of us to start an agency.

It happened just after he said that.

In other words, Kurogiri is a Nomu,

and there's a high probability that Oboro Shirakumo's remains served as his base.

They used to call us the Three Dumbingos of Class A.

It doesn't make any sense!

The reason we often attack U.A.?

That's simple. Outstanding Quirks come together at U.A.

Logical, don't you think?

Apparently, it's like "inconspicuously scrounging for scraps

at a three-star restaurant."

I imagine they swapped out Oboro Shirakumo's body at his cremation,

and turned him into a mad plaything called Nomu.

You mustn't go looking for it to make any sense, DJ.

All there is there is malice.

I don't get it.

Right now, we have him asleep. Because he'll try to use his Quirk.

Why did you bring us here?

If you're counting on some miracle due to our connection,

perhaps you've been watching too many movies?

If there's a basis, miracles become possibilities.

The Nomu that Endeavor defeated in Kyushu.

The report says it had a distinct personality,

and it displayed a fixation on strong people.

DNA analysis revealed that its original body was that of a hoodlum

who made his living as an underground street fighter.

Meaning, its pre-death personality was still there?

Sorry, but I already fought Kurogiri at U.A.

He spoke differently, and he showed no reaction to me.

They could have been performing an experiment.

To see how his altered, or perhaps erased,

memories would impact how he carries out orders.

I'll say it again. If he talks, it would mean considerable progress.

Present Mic. Eraser Head.

I want you to reawaken Oboro Shirakumo's attachments.

"Shota Aizawa" "Quirk: Erasure" "He can erase the Quirks of whoever is in his field of vision."

"Affiliation: U.A. High School Hero Course Teacher" "Birthday: /" "Height: cm" "Blood Type: B" "Likes: Cats"

"Present Mic" "Quirk: Voice" "By speaking at a very high volume, he can attack with sound waves or broadcast sound over a wide area."

"Affiliation: U.A. High School Hero Course Teacher" "Birthday: /" "Height: cm" "Blood Type: B" "Likes: Radio"

Hah! Reawaken Shirakumo's attachments?!

Talk about old times, or something?

Please try.

What about his family?

If you two can't manage it, we plan to ask them to see him.

As if I'd let his parents find out about this disgusting mess.

He's awake.

Go ahead and start.

Oh?

An unusual guest. I don't think I've seen you since the U.A. raid.

Even when Eraser looks at him, the haze doesn't vanish.

I guess his body is exactly what it appears to be.

Looks like they got it wrong after all!

He and Shirakumo have nothing in com--

How is Tomura Shigaraki?

Has he been caught, or anything?

I dunno!

I see. That's too bad.

Are you concerned about Shigaraki?

Yes, looking after him is my duty.

What a crappy duty that is!

I can't believe your duty is to take care of that gloomy little...

It is no trouble. I'm not the type to neglect someone.

He was...

...the kind of guy who wouldn't hesitate to take in a kitten I pointedly ignored.

I don't know what you're talking about.

What are you here to accomplish?

No response.

Back then, I was half-hearted and had second thoughts about everything.

"Shota Aizawa"

Shota Aizawa, huh?

I'm Shirakumo. Nice to meet you, Shota.

"Lunch Rush's Eatery"

Shota! The cafeteria seats are gonna fill up!

I'll lend you my goggles.

With these, you can protect your eyes as you get in close.

Now we match!

That's how I was, and you always pulled me along.

Is this a confession?

You're mistaken, if you think this is a church or something.

You were always cheerful and looking ever ahead.

Not thinking about consequences.

Even though it would all be over if you died.

Yamada and I are teachers.

I've been strict with my students.

I hear you expel quite a few of them.

On paper, that is.

Huh?

Whoa, did you see Old Eraser's face?!

I saw it! Scary stuff!

Isn't it always scary?

It was worse than usual. As bad as when he expelled us.

Yow! I still have nightmares about that.

I thought I was done for...

Yeah, but hey.

Thanks to that, we managed to grow more.

No, no, no.

Expulsion is no way to send a warning!

Thanks to that, everyone in -A has a black mark on their record!

The authority to expel and reenroll?

Yes, sir.

Laying down one's life isn't the same thing as self-sacrifice.

When youngsters confuse the two, I will give them "death" once, as they desire.

And then, I'll reenroll them and have them strive to reach even higher.

Please authorize it.

A free school spirit is a selling point, for U.A.

I didn't want the students to turn out like you!

Not a hero who devalues his own life for the sake of justice!

I wanted them to turn out like you!

A hero who can motivate others!

Because I want the greatest heroes...

...to live a long time!

Shirakumo!

But if you're still in there...

...then let's become heroes!

All three of us!

Brain wave anomaly!

Meaning?

He's disturbed!

Who makes the Nomus?!

Where is Shigaraki?!

Assuming it's true that what I see here is the dead body of my friend Shirakumo...

it's not as if doing this is ever going to bring him back.

Tell me! Who altered you?!

Where did they tinker with your brain?!

I-I have...

When you saw me that time, did you feel nothing?!

I have... no idea... what you're... talking about!

Shirakumo!

Answer him, Shirakumo!

I... am... Kurogi--

You were in Class -A at U.A. High School!

We were all going to become heroes!

You're Oboro Shirakumo!

What... you're... talking... about!

I am Kurogiri, the protector of Tomura Shigaraki.

I have no idea what you're talking about...

Shira... kumo...

His brain waves!

Keep quiet.

Sh-Sh... Sho...

You can do it, Shirakumo!

Shirakumo!

You know, since there are three of us.

Even if someone makes a mistake, the other two can cover for him.

H-H-Hospital...!

Hey!

I... am...

Eraser Head, Present Mic.

It's over. You did well.

Are your eyes okay?

They're so unbearably dry.

Hospital, huh?

It seemed like we were close to getting something more concrete.

But I'm sorry we weren't of any use.

Far from it!

How is Kurogiri?

He stopped, as if he shorted out or something.

Anyhow, this was considerable progress.

You guys were students once, too, and you chased your dreams.

I made you bring up some painful stuff. I'll be sure to make it up to you.

Just what is a Nomu?

What's the point of making such a thing?

I don't suppose you guys understand.

It's just like wine. You tread on it to squeeze it out.

I just want to continue enjoying that taste.

I don't know.

We just... have to keep there from being any more victims.

We'll do everything in our power.

I hope there's progress.

Well, I have to hurry and pass this along.

Hospital...

Even if that alone doesn't tell us, it should at least provide a place to start.

I see. Thank you for your efforts.

There's a thug raging around at Wakagumo Hospital. We request help!

I'm busy right now, so I'll have to pass.

--What was that? --They turn to me all the time.

Hero work?

Yes, seeing as I'm the number two hero.

"Things about the Liberation Army you should already know!!"

"Pro Hero - Hawks - Quirk: Fierce Wings" "Villain - Twice - Quirk: Double"

Impressive!

No big deal!

I'm going to go buy something to drink. You want anything?

Black coffee.

With lots of milk and sugar!

Sure thing.

Hospital...

The pieces are in place!

That leaves...

A human who maintains a complete ego and has infinite power!

The masterpiece All For One and I have sought!

Very good, Tomura Shigaraki!

It's all going well. Better than I envisioned!

"Preview"

Here's the preview!

We go back in time, by about two months.

All For One's former bodyguard Gigantomachia

appeared before the League of Villains

to determine whether Shigaraki was a worthy successor.

Just like we're boosting our power as heroes,

Shigaraki and the other villains are also...

Next time, "My Villain Academia."

Class is a battle, with death on the line.

"Next time: My Villain Academia"

Go beyond!

Plus Ultra!