Change or No Change, the Curtain Falls (4K Chapter)

Thanks to the monster's enormous size, when it begins to move, both the 'heroes' and 'enemies' in its path can sense it and feel a sense of oppression and crisis, like Mount Tai pressing down on them.

"Wait... wait... what's going on?" "This monster... it's charging at us?!" "Why? Sir, we haven't evacuated yet!" "We're going to die... we're definitely going to die! Such a huge monster! We'll be crushed to death!"

Suddenly, this group of hostile individuals became anxious, tense, and urgent. They abandoned their ongoing battle, turned around, and ran, trying to get away from the monster created and controlled by 'AFO'.

Of course, some die-hard "enemies" of "AFO" did not flee, but instead took the opportunity to intensify their attacks on the "heroes," believing that "AFO" would not allow the monster to harm their loyal followers.

Even though their loyal 'AFO' had just, right before their eyes, fused half of their companions to create this gigantic, distorted monster...

In short, regardless of the circumstances, when faced with this terrifying monster—a creature formed from human materials and fused with 'Quirk' —moving towards them, the 'heroes' and 'enemies' who had been fighting earlier indeed made a great commotion.

All Might also noticed the voices coming from these 'heroes,' the police, the 'enemies,' and the 'unit.'

So, All Might, as the No. 1 'Hero', knowing that this was what 'AFO' wanted, still had to endure two attacks from the monster as a price to get himself to face the monster head-on and try his best to stop its advance.

"Smash!" "Smash!!" "Smash!!!"

The attacks came in succession, each one more powerful than the last, the impacts growing stronger and stronger, even twisting the already distorted monster into an even more contorted form. Yet, this did not stop the monster's advance; instead, it allowed the monster to launch several more devastating attacks on All Might as it moved.

After all, this is a monster formed from the twisted and fused bodies of hundreds of humans...

Just one 'enemy' forcibly evolved by 'AFO' into a gigantic humanoid form was enough to send All Might flying with a single blow...

Although it was also done in a manner similar to a sneak attack.

Although that would require the enhanced 'enemy' to pay with their lives as the price for overusing power.

This monster was formed by hundreds of 'enemies' who were forcibly evolved by 'AFO' using this 'Quirk', and then forcibly fused together with another 'Quirk'.

This doesn't mean the monster possesses the physical strength of those hundreds of 'enemies,' nor does it mean the monster has the ability to withstand the combined power of those hundreds of 'enemies'...

After all, this monster was only controlled by 'AFO' and did not have the ability to fully unleash its full power.

Because of this forced evolution and the result of the fusion, the monster was unable to utilize the Quirk of the hundreds of 'enemies'.

Even so, this monster's strength and resilience have already surpassed All Might's.

It's just that its enormous size makes it somewhat cumbersome, and the delayed reaction caused by being controlled from the outside, prevents this monster from fully unleashing its potential.

"Is this the only despicable tactic you can use, 'AFO'?!"

Seeing that his attacks had not had much effect, and that 'AFO' had clearly achieved its goal of forcing him into a direct confrontation with the monster he had created, yet still manipulated the monster to continue moving towards those who needed to be saved in order to gain more advantage and put himself at a greater disadvantage.

Hehehe~

'AFO' seemed quite interested and pleased with All Might's reaction, and its laughter gradually rose in pitch.

"You seem a little exasperated, All Might... Is it because you feel those guys are holding you back? Or are you tired of this feeling of being restricted while needing to protect others?"

'AFO's' words were extremely malicious, attempting to shake All Might's resolve.

"Shut up, 'AFO'! I just can't stand your manipulative and exploitative attitude!! Smash!!!"

The force contained in the attack was heavier than the previous attacks, and the impact was also more powerful. It even affected the environment near All Might, blowing away many pebbles on the ground and stirring up a lot of dust.

The damage inflicted on the twisted monster this time was more profound and noticeable than the damage caused by the previous attacks.

The monster's skin twisted and cracked where it was hit, and the flesh inside twisted and deformed, oozing out from the cracks. The monster's forward movement was even briefly stopped by the blow.

However, it seemed that the monster had no sense of pain, or perhaps it simply lacked vocal organs. Therefore, after being struck by All Might, the monster's reaction was limited to this, without even a slight twitch.

"Hiss~"

A whooshing sound rang out as Gran Torino appeared beside All Might, dodging a lashing tentacle.

"The personnel have been mostly evacuated. Those remaining are mostly 'enemies' loyal to 'AFO.' We'll lure them to other locations. You can now act freely without worrying about anyone else!"

Gran Torino brought All Might good news, which put All Might's mind at ease.

"Okay, thank you, teacher. I'll take care of the rest now!"

All Might thanked Gran Torino, who then gave All Might Gran Torino final word of advice before leaving.

"Then 'AFO' is in your hands. Be careful, Toshinori!"

Their conversation wasn't deliberately kept low, so 'AFO,' standing atop the monster's head, also heard Gran Torino's message to All Might.

"They all escaped so quickly...?"

'AFO' seemed somewhat disappointed in his words, but his tone was not at all disappointed.

"DetroitSmash!"

All Might had no intention of talking to him. Instead, after dodging the monster's tentacle lashes, he delivered a vicious uppercut to the monster.

"Bang!"

The surrounding air exploded with the punch, and the violent airflow blew away all the ruins within a range of several meters. The monster that was directly hit by the punch was suddenly knocked off balance and fell sideways to the ground.

After that, the monster, whose body was being blasted apart by the force of the punch, began to convulse and twist uncontrollably. The flesh and blood links between the monster's 'enemies' were also broken by the force of All Might's punch, causing the monster to revert back to its original 'enemies'. The enormous size that All Might had created by 'AFO's' forced evolution using his Quirk's also shrank rapidly like a deflated balloon, returning to its original form.

"'AFO'! It's over! Smash!"

After the monster disintegrated into individual unconscious 'enemies', All Might rushed in front of 'AFO' and delivered another vicious side hook to 'AFO's' cheek, sending 'AFO' flying and crashing to the ground.

All Might then went to 'AFO', who was lying on the ground, and subdued 'AFO' while repeating his previous words.

"For so long, because of your existence, you have ruled and dominated most of the evil in this country, indulging malice while harming the good, leaving no fertile ground for justice and light to grow! But now, all of that is over! All For One!"

Now, all that's left is for the police to detain 'AFO' in a mobile prison and then transfer him to a designated jail. Then, the end of this dark period, which he has broken and brought a glimmer of hope, will be reached...

"Is that so? So that's what you think, All Might? But your master, Nana Shimura, doesn't say that. Even though she died a terrible death, so terrible that even I, who caused it all, can't bear to look at her, she still had expectations for you before she died, and still believed that you could fulfill her and your own ideals... And what are you doing now?"

At this point, when the outcome was almost certain, 'AFO' still did not give up the struggle. Although he was now being closely suppressed by All Might, rendering him unable to move, let alone activate his 'Quirk', it was likely that the moment he showed any sign of doing so, he would be met with All Might's painful attack.

Even under these circumstances, 'AFO' continued to attack All Might, using his words to assault All Might's mind.

"Look at those innocent people around you. Even if they are 'enemies,' as a 'hero,' you should only have the right to control them, subdue them, and hand them over to the police for detention, right?"

"But many of them are now seriously injured, many are on the verge of death, and a few even breathed their last when you punched me just now~"

As 'AFO' gradually emerged from his mouth, All Might's anger intensified, and his attention became increasingly scattered. Finally, All Might couldn't help but glance at the 'enemies' around him who had transformed back from giant monsters. At that moment, 'AFO' smiled and uttered the last word in a flippant tone.

Then... something unexpected happened...

"Pfft!" "Bang!"

The sound of something breaking open inside the body... and the sound of a body being Heavy Strike by a blunt object...

"Ugh!" x2

Two simultaneous sounds of vomiting blood rang out.

"Bang..." "AllForOne!!!"

This was followed by the dull thud of a heavy object hitting the ground and All Might's roar.

At this critical moment, 'AFO' used a combination technique formed by combining the 'Quirk' he had stolen from several 'enemies' during the final moments of the giant monster's disintegration. He clenched his hand, turning it black and reflecting an eerie light, like a knife coated with deadly poison, and plunged it viciously into All Might's abdomen. He even twisted his hand inside, and finally curled his palm into a claw. As he absorbed All Might's resentful counterattack while he was injured, the recoil caused him to pull his hand out, tearing out flesh and organs along with it.

All Might was severely injured in that instant!

Immediately, 'AFO' activated a combination technique formed by combining several 'Quirk' that it had already plundered, and was launched high into the air as if by teleportation. However, due to the huge recoil and the serious injuries caused by All Might's instinctive and hateful counterattack when he was injured, he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of internal organs while in mid-air.

Clearly, 'AFO', who succeeded in the sneak attack, didn't fare any better!

Immediately afterward, a cold, fierce look appeared in All Might's eyes, and he was about to activate his 'Quirk' to give chase, but he stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

He was seriously injured by AFO's sneak attack!

"Huff... hiss... AllForOne!!!"

All Might gasped for breath, then covered the wound on his lower abdomen with one hand, while using the other to gently hold the intestines that 'AFO' had ripped out. He roared again, forcefully activating his 'Quirk' and leaping high into the air with all his might, chasing after 'AFO' in the direction it had gone.

"Toshinori!"

Gran Torino, who was stalling and drawing away several 'enemies' loyal to 'AFO' at the edge of the battlefield, heard All Might's roar and turned to look. He immediately noticed All Might's heavily injured figure, yet still forcibly chasing after him. He called out with concern, and because his attention was diverted, he was almost attacked by one of the 'enemies'.

Even though Gran Torino successfully activated his 'Quirk' to dodge the 'enemy's' attack, he was still unable to pursue All Might due to the ongoing battle.

Uraraka Shige also heard All Might's roar. Unlike Gran Torino, who was in the middle of a battle, he stayed in the farthest and safest place from the center of the battlefield, where no 'enemy' could even reach his location.

Therefore, All Might's roar did not distract Gran Torino in the same way it did, but instead brought him back from the fear of 'AFO' and the twisted monster, as well as the shock of All Might's battle.

However, All Might also noticed Uraraka Shige All Might's roar. Despite being seriously injured, he activated his Quirk to chase after the fleeing All For One. Uraraka was stunned again, but this time, unlike before when he was filled with fear and shock, he was filled with resentment and self-reproach.

"I... didn't I want to change All Might's fate of being seriously injured...? But... doesn't this mean that nothing has actually changed at all?!"

Clearly, because she had not been able to fulfill her obsession, Uraraka Shige again fell into self-doubt, even forgetting about the 'alliance' forces that the Yamato had initiated and participated in this battle.