All Might, the Symbol of Peace and a pivotal character in My Hero Academia, is facing a critical moment that suggests his impending death. In recent chapters, particularly Chapter 402, All Might engages in a fierce battle against his arch-nemesis, All For One, where he suffers severe injuries and is depicted as being on the brink of death.
The Battle Against All For One
As the battle unfolds, All Might makes a desperate attempt to defeat All For One, using a powerful explosion reminiscent of Bakugo’s Quirk. This act is seen as a last-ditch effort to save not only himself but also the future of hero society, as he believes that if All For One dies again, he will revert to a much weaker form, potentially thwarting his evil plans. The emotional weight of his struggle is underscored by flashbacks to his mentor, Nana Shimura, who had prophesied that All Might would ultimately be the one to defeat All For One.
A Significant Shift in All Might’s Character
The confrontation between All Might and All For One highlights a significant shift in All Might’s character, portraying him as vulnerable rather than invincible. This shift is a stark contrast to his usual portrayal as an unbreakable hero, adding a new layer of depth to his character.
The Aftermath of the Battle
As the battle reaches its climax, the aftermath of the intense fights throughout the series is addressed. The chapter delves into All For One’s plan to give Shigaraki his copy of All For One, further strengthening and manipulating him.
All For One’s Plan
One of the most important things that was tackled in My Hero Academia Chapter 402 was the aftermath of the fight between All For One and All Might. Fans know these two characters engaged in a very intense fight that lasted for a couple of weeks, and now, this fight is finally wrapping up.In the previous chapter, All Might tried to launch a powerful attack at All For One with Stain’s help, however, it was not to be. All For One countered at the right moment and defeated both of these characters. Now, his plan is about to come to fruition, and that is what he is focused on at the moment.
Reinforcing All For One’s Plan
My Hero Academia Chapter 402 reinforced the fact that All For One wants to get to Shigaraki and give him his copy of All For One, the Quirk. With that, he would strengthen him even further and then assert dominance over him. After all, to All For One, Shigaraki is just another version of him that he is going to utilize and manipulate.To see this plan through, All For One wanted to warp Shigaraki to himself and then finish this process in peace and quiet. Deku would certainly not let him have his way, and because of that, he tried to warp his target to him, only to see that he had grown strong enough to reject his warp. This meant that All For One had to find other ways to get the job done, and that is precisely what he did when he sighted All Might still looking for a fight.
A Twist in the Narrative
Despite these dire circumstances, recent developments in Chapter 405 suggest a twist in the narrative regarding All Might’s fate. The chapter reveals that while All Might’s death seemed imminent, the intervention of his former student, Bakugo, alters the course of events.
Bakugo’s Timely Intervention
Bakugo’s timely return to the battlefield helps save All Might, leading to a realization that his death may not be as certain as previously thought. This moment represents a thematic shift, emphasizing the transition of heroism from one generation to the next, with All Might’s legacy continuing through his students.
A Realization for All Might
In a vision, All Might talks to his old (now dead) partner Nighteye, who assures him that this was the moment of death he foresaw with his quirk, and warned about. However, fate has been “reshaped” by the youth, and All Might’s notion of a tragic shonen-style mentor character death no longer applies.“You are a hero, but you’re also human,” Nighteye tells All Might. “You can’t possibly die so readily.”This moment is a major thematic payoff for My Hero Academia‘s story if you’ve been following it closely. At the start of the story, both Bakugo and series lead Izuku Midoriya were inspired by the example of All Might’s heroism – but only Deku truly embodied it, as he started out powerless like Toshinori Yagi, but possessed the same kind of selfless heart, throwing himself into danger to save the reckless Bakugo from a villain attack.Over the course of the manga/anime’s run, Bakugo has slowly but surely learned from Deku’s example, and started to emulate it in his own heroic practice. The fact that he threw himself into harm’s way to save his own idol from a dark fate is about as big a moment for Bakugo (the biggest supporting character in the series) as we could have hoped.
The Enduring Impact of All Might’s Legacy
In summary, while All Might’s storyline is rife with death flags and foreshadowing, the narrative has taken unexpected turns, leaving fans speculating about his ultimate fate. The culmination of his journey may not only signify his potential demise but also the enduring impact of his legacy on the new generation of heroes.
The Passing of the Torch
This represents the moral dichotomy of My Hero Academia as All For One represents stagnation and unwillingness to allow the Next Generation to rise to the top, while All Might represents progression, using all of his knowledge to help the Next Generation
.This goes directly into the idea that Deku is now the new symbol of peace, ushering in a new age for Heroes as the entire story is foretold to us at the start of the manga. For this message to come full circle, All For One has to die as the final battle of the series needs to be Deku versus a completely free Shigaraki
Deku’s Accomplishments as a Hero
Meanwhile, All Might begins to remember Deku’s question in Chapter 1 of if he can be a hero without a Quirk. As all of Deku’s accomplishments as a hero flood All Might’s mind, it reaffirms that question in his head as a yes
.Deku always does his best and never gives up on his dream, making him a true hero just like his Idol. With this knowledge, All Might understands that even though he is bloody injured and Quirkless, he still won’t give up on his dream
Conclusion
In conclusion, the fate of All Might in My Hero Academia remains uncertain, with the narrative taking unexpected turns that suggest his death may not be as certain as previously thought. However, one thing is clear: the enduring impact of his legacy will continue to shape the future of hero society through the next generation of heroes, particularly Deku and Bakugo
.As the story progresses, fans can expect to see the culmination of All Might’s journey, whether it be through his ultimate demise or the reaffirmation of his role as a mentor and symbol of peace. Regardless of the outcome, All Might’s impact on the series and its characters will undoubtedly continue to be felt long after his story has reached its conclusion.