04x02 - (D) Overhaul

[bunniefuu]

[IZUKU] This world is

a superhuman society,

with about percent of

the population possessing

some uncanny ability

called a "Quirk."

Those who stand up against

villains who abuse

their powers for evil

are called heroes.

They are our champions.

[IZUKU]

My name is Izuku Midoriya,

and I've always dreamed

of being a hero.

So I enrolled in the

prestigious UA High School.

Even though I've been

caught up in some

harrowing incidents

since I started there,

I was able to pass the

provisional licensing exam

as a first-year student.

[phone ringing]

[IZUKU] The next big

thing I'm aiming for

is to participate in a

hero work study program,

where I'll get

the chance to serve

under an actual pro

at their agency.

Huh? Work study?

Wait, who is this again?

Will you be taking anyone

for the program, Gran Torino?

Sorry, kid.

I'm working on something

else right now,

so I can't help you out.

Oh, wait, I know who you are.

You're that useless

successor who failed

at the sports festival.

[yelps]

I know that I've been useless.

If I'm gonna be the

number-one hero,

then I've gotta

work even harder!

You know that All Might

can introduce you

to a bunch of new

people, right, kid?

First one who comes to mind

is his former sidekick.

His name's Nighteye.

[CHISAKI coughs] The air's

practically made of dust here.

It's gonna make me sick.

[TWICE]

Join the club.

The guys inside have

been sick for a while.

[SHIGARAKI]

Well, now.

You brought us a pretty

big catch, huh, Twice?

[CHISAKI] You think so?

Strange, coming from you.

The League of Villains.

What gives? Is this guy

famous or something?

[SHIGARAKI] My Master showed

me a picture of him.

He's what you'd call "yakuza."

[SHIGARAKI] The young head

of the Shie Hassaikai.

To what do we owe the pleasure?

[MAGNE] He's the number

two of the whole g*ng?

Ooh, I've never met anyone

like him before!

He smells so dangerous.

How exciting.

What's the deal?

We're all criminals here,

so how is this guy different?

[MR. COMPRESS] Ah! Allow

me to tell you a story.

In the past, there

were many different

scary troupes that

ran the underworld.

After heroes started

thriving, though,

they slowly but surely

began to disband.

When All Might took the

stage, their era was over.

The yakuza survivors

who weren't caught

became rent-a-th*gs

for villain groups.

In other words, they

were the lowest form

of criminal, barely scraping

by to make a living.

Frankly, they're obsolete.

An endangered species.

[CHISAKI]

Endangered species, huh?

I guess that's true.

[MAGNE]

Yeah, what's a yakuza thug

from the slums doing here?

Lemme guess,

you're excited about

All Might's retirement, too.

[CHISAKI]

It's good that he's gone, sure.

But I'm more interested

in All For One's absence.

The dark emperor who

ruled over the shadows.

The old-timers

always feared him.

Even after rumors of his death.

Honestly, though,

most people my age

thought he was an urban legend.

You can imagine the shock

when he showed up in the flesh.

[ALL MIGHT]

United States of Smash!

[CHISAKI] But in the end,

the big bad was thrown

into Tartarus and the

Symbol of Peace retired.

Which means those

of us in the shadows

and those in the light

are both leaderless.

So, who will step up

to take their places?

[SHIGARAKI]

You know who my master is,

but you've still got

the nerve to ask that?

Sounds like a challenge.

I'm the next leader.

Even now, I'm

gathering my troops.

Our numbers continue

to increase.

With our combined power,

I'll turn hero society to dust.

[CHISAKI]

You have an actual plan?

[SHIGARAKI]

Watch your tongue and your tone.

I thought you came here

to join up with us.

[CHISAKI] A goal without

a plan is just a wish.

If that's what you're offering,

why should I join you?

What happens after you

increase your forces?

Do you have any idea how you'd

even organize your League?

You had the Hero k*ller

Stain at your side.

Muscular. Moonfish.

All first-class game pieces.

And you lost 'em.

Maybe you just didn't know

how to play the game.

You can't even manage

a few crazy people,

but you wanna build an army?

What happens when that power

spirals out of control?

You need direction

to achieve your goals.

And I have a plan.

I didn't come here today

because I wanted to join you.

[SHIGARAKI] You brought

this idiot here without

knowing his intentions, Twice.

[CHISAKI] In order to execute

my design, I need money.

Unfortunately, there

aren't many people

looking to invest

in some obsolete,

small-time yakuza.

Now, your group,

on the other hand,

has widespread name recognition.

Put yourself under me.

Make me your new leader,

and I'll show you exactly

how to use the right tools.

[SHIGARAKI]

Leave.

Sorry about ya, small fry.

But we didn't band together

to serve under somebody's boot.

[CHISAKI grunts]

The other day,

I met with an old friend.

She's a gentle soul.

But she supports me, even

knowing about my past.

You know what she said?

"Those who're bound

by the chains of society

laugh at those who aren't."

[MAGNE'S FRIEND]

You, Kennie.

You're not bound

by those chains.

But I don't have the

courage to break away

from them like you do.

[MAGNE] I'm here because

I don't want to be bound

by anything!

We're free to

decide for ourselves

exactly where we belong!

No. Big Sis Mag!

[CHISAKI] Just remember

you made the first move.

[CHISAKI]

Ugh. I'm filthy now.

That's why I hate the aftermath.

[SHIGARAKI]

Compress, wait!

[MR. COMPRESS] No! I have

to seal this guy away!

[MR. COMPRESS]

Why isn't my Quirk working?

[CHISAKI]

Don't touch me!

[MR. COMPRESS screams]

[CHISAKI]

Shield!

[SHIGARAKI]

Now I get it.

[SHIGARAKI] You should have

just started with this.

Saved us all some time.

[KURONO]

That was a close one, Overhaul.

[CHISAKI]

You're late.

[KURONO] And I missed a shot.

But at least we know they work.

[TWICE]

Where'd they come from!

We weren't followed, I swear.

[SHIGARAKI] One of them probably

has a tracking Quirk.

[CHISAKI] Hard to be

objective in this situation.

Besides, k*lling each

other isn't productive.

[CHISAKI] A death on both sides.

Let's take a breather.

We'll cool our heads

and try again later.

I owe your side an arm.

[TWICE]

b*stard! I'll eviscerate you.

Tomura. Lemme cut

him. Real quick.

[SHIGARAKI]

No.

[TWICE]

It's my responsibility!

[SHIGARAKI]

No.

[MIMIC]

Smart decision, Face Palm guy.

[CHISAKI]

I don't wanna rush you,

but the sooner

we talk the better.

Think things over carefully.

Consider how your

organization should be run.

Then, when you've

calmed down, call me.

[TWICE]

They gotta pay for this!

Why can't I go after him?

[TOGA]

Think, Jin.

We need to get

Atsuhiro to a doc.

--[TWICE] Right.

--[MR. COMPRESS] My power

wouldn't work.

Damn, that hurts.

[TOGA] Maybe we do have

time to make them bleed.

[SHIGARAKI]

No.

Come on, Tomura.

[SHIGARAKI]

Another time.

[ALL FOR ONE]

You failed again, didn't you?

But do not be discouraged.

Simply begin again.

Start over as many

times as you need to.

That's why I'm here.

Everything is for you, Tomura.

[CHISAKI] You need direction

to achieve your goals.

And I have a plan.

I didn't come here today

because I wanted to join you.

[SHIGARAKI]

Shie Hassaikai.

You'll pay for what

you've done today.

[AIZAWA] The hero work

studies are a more serious

version of your internships.

They entail helping pro

agencies on the streets

and with investigations.

Your teachers and the

principal discussed them

at the faculty meeting.

And we all agree.

It's too soon.

They should really be canceled.

[STUDENTS]

What?!

Aw, but we already

met about them!

I guess, when you

think about why

we had to move into the dorms,

it does make sense.

Ha, ha!

[HAGAKURE] Just because

you wouldn't get to do one.

But... some people

think we won't be able

to raise strong heroes with

that sort of protective outlook.

And with that in mind,

the compromise

is to be selective about

participating agencies.

So, choose one with

a proven track record.

Otherwise, you won't

be taking part.

[TENYA]

A wise requirement.

[TSUYU]

Maybe I should contact Selkie.

Damn it!

[IZUKU] An agency with a good

track record of work studies.

[GRAN TORINO] You know that

All Might can introduce you

to a bunch of new people, right?

First one who comes to mind

is his former sidekick.

Wait, you want to

me to introduce you

to Sir Nighteye for the

work study program?

Yes! Since he's one of

the few heroes that've

worked directly under

you, it's a perfect fit!

[ALL MIGHT]

Sh.

[IZUKU]

Uh--

[MIDNIGHT]

Someone's energetic

[ECTOPLASM]

I wanna karaoke.

So, Sir Nighteye.

Who could have put that

idea into your head?

No, of course.

You wanted to be proactive,

so you called Gran

Torino, didn't you?

Yes, sir!

Well, I refuse.

I'm not saying that

to punish you, though.

I have three reasons. First up.

I opposed work studies in

a faculty meeting yesterday.

I think it's unnecessary

for first years

to start them so early.

[THIRTEEN]

I agree.

I say, we just support

any hungry students

who want to go the extra mile.

[ALL MIGHT]

Reason two.

You need to work

on your sh**t Style.

Let's master that before you

start doing extra hero work.

[ECTOPLASM] He's putting in

a lot of training already.

But there's still plenty of room

for improvement before

he can use it reliably.

[ALL MIGHT]

And third. Sir Nighteye...

I just don't wanna

have to talk to the guy.

Personal feelings

gettin' in the way?

E-mo. E-mo-Might. E-mo-Might.

[ALL MIGHT]

Gimme a break.

Ha!

[IZUKU]

All Might.

[IZUKU] Kacchan told me

I'm not allowed to lose

since someone like you laid

the groundwork for me.

And think about it.

My Quirk is so similar to yours.

If I'm working for Nighteye,

he'll know exactly how

to help me improve it.

I need to get so much

stronger than I am now.

I've got more work

to do than anyone.

[ALL MIGHT] Is he that

impatient to succeed me?

Probably not, but still.

[ALL MIGHT]

Look, I appreciate your passion.

But I can't introduce you.

Emphasis on "I."

Huh?

[PA VOICE A] Third-year

student Mirio Togata.

All Might would like

to speak with you.

Please head to the

counseling office at once.

I repeat.

Ha. Crazy. He wants

to talk to me?

Wonder what it's about.

Hey, Togata, hey.

What did you do?

Are you in trouble or

something? What gives?

[AMAJIKI] What business could

All Might have with you?

[MIRIO] No clue. But...

I've to- gata go see!

Get it?

[MIRIO] Man! That was

supremely unfunny. Wasn't it?

Aw, yeah. You are here!

Sorry! Couldn't help myself.

I just got super excited

you wanted to talk to me.

Um. I don't really understand

what's going on right now.

Right? I'm completely

clueless, too!

You've met Young Togata, right?

He's currently doing his work

study at Nighteye's agency.

Whoa, seriously? That's so cool!

Yup! I've been

working alongside him

for a full year now!

Then you're, like, guaranteed

to be his sidekick

when you graduate!

Well, as long as Sir doesn't

change his mind, yeah.

That's awesome!

All right, I'm gonna get

straight to the point here.

Tell me, Young Togata, do you

think that this first-year

has what it takes to work

beside you at the agency?

[MIRIO]

Oh, now I hear ya.

That's what you called me

in here to talk about, huh?

You want me to take Midoriya

to him for an introduction!

[ALL MIGHT]

Yeah.

But, wait a minute, why do

you need to go through me?

I always see him

watching old video clips

of you in his spare time.

I'm sure he'd be real happy

if you called him up yourself.

[ALL MIGHT] I can't exactly

face him right now.

Because he was dead right.

I ended up precisely where

he warned me I'd be.

[gasps]

So... do you think Young

Midoriya has what it takes?

Oh, man, that's a toughie.

[MIRIO] Why don't you tell me

what kinda hero you wanna be?

What kind?

[IZUKU] There's always

a smile on his face,

no matter how bad things get.

Even when everything

looks impossible.

Do you think I can

be a hero, too?

I want to save people

with a smile, and...

[IZUKU'S MOM]

Izuku! I can't do this anymore.

I want to be strong

so I won't worry people.

I want to always win

and save everybody.

I want to become

the greatest. Got it?

[IZUKU] Sometimes

it's easier to organize

your thoughts out loud.

I've been through

some intense times.

The more I experience,

the more I see how hard it is

to be the kind of hero

I want to be.

That's why I have

to become stronger.

[MIRIO]

Wow, that was a lot.

[MIRIO chuckles] There's no

reason for me to say no, though.

So yeah!

[IZUKU gasps] You mean it?

Oh, wow, thank you so, so much!

Sure! I always figured Sir would

take a liking to you anyway.

I sure hope he does!

[MIRIO]

Don't get too psyched.

I dunno if Sir will

agree to take you on.

[IZUKU] Of course, but still,

I'm very grateful.

[NEZU] I have no doubt

that someone worthy

of your power walks the

halls of our fine school.

Mirio Togata, huh?

And who is that?

[NEZU] Well, his grades

aren't anything special,

but he certainly has

a lively presence.

There's near-constant laughter

in the halls whenever

he's around.

And even if he fails a test,

his smile never disappears.

Doesn't it sound like he aligns

with your philosophies?

[ALL MIGHT]

This kid. If I hadn't met

Young Midoriya when I did...

[IZUKU]

Before long, it was the weekend.

A whole day off, huh?

[MINETA] Yeah, after all the

exams and special training,

we can finally take

it easy for once.

[IZUKU]

Morning!

Okay, what's up with him?

Oh, hey, lookie there.

They've got provisional license

training on weekends.

You should be thankful

to the teachers.

You got caught fighting

with Midoriya.

But they're still going

to let you retake the exam.

Oh, will you shut it?

We've got to catch up

to our classmates soon.

I told you to shut

your damn face!

And walk behind me, idiot!

We're having a study session

with Yaoyorozu later.

You guys wanna come along?

[KIRISHIMA]

Sorry, man. We're busy today.

I'll be studying some websites.

To each their own,

I guess. Have fun.

[IZUKU]

An hour by train from UA.

Well, this is it,

Sir Nighteye's agency.

[IZUKU grunts]

Easy man. Take a breath.

Try to loosen up!

But not too loose, ya know.

'Cause, uh, Sir's actually

a pretty strict guy.

I'm fully aware!

He's a hero famous

for being demanding,

on others as well as himself.

His gaze is so harsh

that it makes me shiver

every time I see him on TV.

He looks so severe!

That's absolutely true.

But there's a totally

different side of him

that the press

never gets to see.

If you wanna be acknowledged

by him, here's a tip.

You need to do one important

thing at this meeting.

Y'gotta make him laugh.

Then he'll totally

approve of you.

[IZUKU]

Huh?

W-Wait. Hold on.

What does that mean?

Exactly what it sounds like.

He seems stern,

but he really values

humor for some reason.

It's, like, irony or

something I think.

The most I can do is

introduce you to him.

Sir's the one who'll decide

if he can use you.

I wish I could help more,

but that's all I got.

From here on, you'll

have to figure out

how to make Sir

acknowledge you yourself.

I've been meaning to ask.

Why is it you seem to

know so much about me

even though we

basically just met?

[MIRIO]

What are ya talkin' about?

I don't know you at all!

But I do know that you've

got a crazy-ambitious goal

and you're fighting to

turn it into a reality.

And wanting to help out

someone who's in trouble

is basically

Hero-ing , amiright?

Here we are! He's just

beyond this door.

If you wanna get stronger,

then walk on through!

[IZUKU]

Got it!

Let's see.

The meeting site was already

deserted by the time

we got there, but we did

find evidence that blood

had been wiped off the floor.

Due to the massive

amount of damage

to the building itself,

it's safe to presume

that some sort of fight

went down there.

It's most likely the

League of Villains,

--but we're not positive.

--[SIR NIGHTEYE] That's enough.

[gasps]

You know, there's no

future for a society

without both humor and energy.

[BUBBLE GIRL]

Huh? Um, Sir.

The report is really long, so...

I was just trying

not to mess up.

Wait. No. Oh, please don't!

Heyo, I brought

that first-year dude

I mentioned yesterday.

Sir Nighteye's Agency.

Let's see what kind

of place this is.

[BUBBLE GIRL laughing]

[IZUKU]

What kind of place is this?

[SIR NIGHTEYE] See, this is how

loud and energetic you can be.

Stop! Please!

Mirio, what's going on?

That's his sidekick.

Bubble Girl.

I guess she didn't make

him laugh. Oh, sucks.

[IZUKU]

So this is Sir Nighteye!

All Might's former sidekick.

Oh, crap, his stare's just

as intense in person!

[MIRIO] If you wanna be

acknowledged by him,

here's a tip.

[IZUKU]

I have to become stronger.

Others helped me to get

to where I am today.

But from this moment on,

I need to open the doors myself.

He wants to laugh?

I can do that.

[IZUKU] In order to become

the number-one hero!

I'm Izuku Midoriya.

Huh?

[BUBBLE GIRL laughing]

[IZUKU] I admired All Might

so much that I practiced

my impression of him

in the mirror for years!

I'm not especially good

at making people laugh.

So if this doesn't work,

I'm done for!

What is this, boy?

Are you ridiculing All Might?

[MIRIO]

No! He's not funny!

[IZUKU]

Here's the preview!

Thanks to third-year

Mirio Togata,

I find myself at the

agency of Sir Nighteye,

All Might's former sidekick.

I don't exactly make

a good first impression,

but I'm not about to give up!

If I can just do my work

study at this agency,

I know I'll learn so much

about what it takes

to be a real hero.

Wait, there's a test?

But I'm totally unprepared!

Next time: "Boy Meets..."

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