Chapter Summaries

Uraraka Shige escaped USJ with Shigaraki’s severed hand and flew across U.A. High School’s grounds toward the main gate. Principal Nezu detected his movements and arranged an interception, leaving Uraraka Shige’s escape uncertain as he reached the gate.

• Uraraka Shige escaped through the hole in USJ’s roof while All Might fought the Nomu.
• Uraraka Shige found Shigaraki’s severed hand, wrapped it in cloth, and hid it in his cloak to use as a way to gain Shigaraki’s trust.
• Uraraka Shige flew through the woods toward U.A. High School’s main gate, unaware the school’s cameras had spotted him.
• Principal Nezu calculated Uraraka Shige’s destination and arrival time, then summoned staff and activated security measures to intercept him.
• Uraraka Shige reached the main gate, where Nezu’s arrangements awaited him, but the outcome remained unknown.

Uraraka Shige was discovered hiding near U.A. High School’s main gate and injured himself further while escaping the teachers sent to capture him. He used his Quirk to break away and raced toward the gate, leaving the teachers in pursuit.

• U.A. High School’s security team detected Uraraka Shige hiding in the greenery and informed two teachers waiting nearby.
• The teachers approached and attempted to subdue Uraraka Shige, who used his Quirk to dodge them.
• Uraraka Shige aggravated his left-leg gunshot wound and sprained his ankle while escaping their attack.
• Uraraka Shige taunted the teachers, then suddenly flew toward U.A. High School’s main gate.
• The teachers reacted too late to stop Uraraka Shige from racing toward the gate.

Uraraka Shige reached the League of Villains’ quarry hideout after escaping U.A. High School, seeking supplies to treat his worsening wounds. Inside, he found Shigaraki and Kurogiri with AFO, and knocked on the room’s door.

• Uraraka Shige escaped U.A. High School after avoiding two hero teachers and the reinforced barrier at the front gate.
• Uraraka Shige traveled through the mountains to the quarry hideout instead of going to the bar or a hospital.
• Uraraka Shige entered the unlocked employee dormitory and flew to the second floor.
• Uraraka Shige found Shigaraki and Kurogiri speaking with AFO, whom he recognized by his familiar voice.
• Uraraka Shige flew to the doorway and knocked.

Uraraka Shige returned to the quarry hideout and confronted Shigaraki after overhearing him ask AFO to kill whoever had knocked. Though furious at how Shigaraki and Kurogiri had left him behind, he held back, returned Shigaraki’s severed hand, and warned him not to lose his family again.

• AFO sensed Uraraka Shige outside the room, while Shigaraki—agitated after his recent defeat—asked AFO to kill whoever was knocking.
• Uraraka Shige recalled Shigaraki and Kurogiri abandoning him, his injuries worsening during his return, and the effort he had made to bring Shigaraki’s severed hand back.
• Uraraka Shige suppressed his anger because he could not safely retaliate against Shigaraki in front of AFO.
• Uraraka Shige entered, bowed to AFO, tossed the wrapped severed hand to Shigaraki, and sarcastically described the trouble he had taken to return it.
• Uraraka Shige reminded Shigaraki not to lose the hand again, since Shigaraki had said the hands were his family.

Uraraka Shige recovered Shigaraki’s severed hand, then was sent by AFO to have his injuries treated while AFO spoke privately with Shigaraki. At the doctor’s filthy underground clinic, Uraraka Shige was restrained, and the doctor began treating his wound with a hammer and chisel.

• Uraraka Shige threw Shigaraki’s severed hand back to him, and Shigaraki avoided decaying it.
• AFO sent Uraraka Shige with Kurogiri to a doctor while he stayed behind to speak with Shigaraki.
• Kurogiri teleported Uraraka Shige to a grimy clinic run by an unfamiliar doctor.
• The doctor restrained Uraraka Shige, tore open his wound, and brought out a brick hammer and metal chisel.
• The doctor struck Uraraka Shige, making him howl in pain.

After returning from treatment, Uraraka Shige heard Shigaraki reflect on the League of Villains’ defeat and decide they needed a unifying symbol like All Might. Kurogiri suggested that Shigaraki, rather than AFO, should become the Symbol of Evil.

• Kurogiri teleported the injured Uraraka Shige back to the quarry, where AFO was gone and Shigaraki had calmed down.
• Shigaraki asked why Uraraka Shige had not brought back the Nomu, and Uraraka Shige explained that he could not command it or escape with it.
• Kurogiri called the USJ operation a failure and asked Shigaraki what he planned to do next.
• Shigaraki said the League needed to gather elites and recognized that heroes drew strength from their unity around All Might.
• Shigaraki concluded that villains needed a strong, appealing symbol to unite them, and Kurogiri said the role of Symbol of Evil suited Tomura Shigaraki better than AFO.

Uraraka Shige reflected on his sister and his life as a villain, then returned to the hideout after deciding to ask what the League planned to do next. Shigaraki remained furious about the failed USJ invasion, while Shige pressed him for a concrete plan to build their organization.

• Uraraka Shige thought about Ochaco, his fading memories, and the ordinary life he had not experienced in a long time before falling asleep.
• The next morning, Uraraka Shige returned through Kurogiri's portal to the bar hideout and watched news coverage of the USJ invasion.
• Shigaraki became agitated as the report mentioned All Might and the failed attack.
• Uraraka Shige asked Shigaraki what the League would do next and how they would make him the Symbol of Evil, unite villains, and recruit elite comrades.

Uraraka Shige watched the U.A. Sports Festival broadcast from the League of Villains’ hideout, studying the students’ Quirks and noticing how much his sister Ochaco had improved. He was left feeling relieved and proud as he watched her race through the obstacle course.

• Shigaraki left the hideout with Kurogiri, leaving Uraraka Shige to watch the Sports Festival on television.
• Uraraka Shige reflected on how his League of Villains membership and Shigaraki’s restrictions had limited his Quirk training to fine-control practice.
• Uraraka Shige watched the students demonstrate their Quirks, hoping to learn from their fighting styles.
• Todoroki froze the obstacle-course robots, and Bakugo, Sero, and Tokoyami followed through the course.
• Ochaco used the robot bodies as footholds to leap over the obstacles, surprising Uraraka Shige with her decisive, graceful movement.
• Uraraka Shige watched Ochaco’s performance and felt relieved and proud of her growth.

After the U.A. Sports Festival broadcast drew Shigaraki’s attention, Kurogiri brought the Hero Killer Stain to the hideout to meet him. Uraraka Shige reflected on Stain’s unwavering conviction and considered whether they might share something to discuss.

• Kurogiri brought Shigaraki to the hideout, where he watched the U.A. Sports Festival broadcast with Uraraka Shige.
• Shigaraki watched Ochaco perform well in the cavalry battle before Kurogiri returned to the hideout.
• Kurogiri brought Stain to the hideout, and Stain recognized the group as the villains who had attacked U.A.
• Shigaraki casually asked Stain to join them, while Stain remained expressionless.
• Uraraka Shige admired Stain’s firm conviction and wondered whether they could find common ground.

Stain rejected Shigaraki’s casual declaration of destroying whatever he disliked and demanded proof that the villains had genuine convictions. As Stain attacked, Kurogiri contacted AFO, who said it was fine not to stop him.

• Shigaraki told Stain that his goal was to kill All Might and destroy whatever else they disliked.
• Stain grew furious, drew his daggers, and condemned killing without conviction.
• Uraraka Shige withstood Stain’s pressure and insisted that Shigaraki, Kurogiri, and he each had firm convictions.
• Stain accused Uraraka Shige of withholding something and lunged at the three villains to judge them through action.
• Kurogiri switched the television to a private channel and asked AFO whether he should stop Stain; AFO replied that it was fine.

Stain swiftly incapacitated Shigaraki and Kurogiri, then forced Uraraka Shige to face him under Shigaraki’s orders. Uraraka Shige, still injured and hiding his plans from AFO, launched an attack despite expecting to lose.

• Stain cut Kurogiri’s true body, used his Quirk to immobilize him, and slashed Shigaraki’s shoulders.
• Uraraka Shige dodged Stain’s next attack by leaping onto the ceiling, while Shigaraki fell immobilized to the floor.
• Shigaraki ordered Uraraka Shige to kill Stain, and Uraraka Shige agreed while thinking about his plans with Qu Zhi, Gu Yu, and Rikizo.
• Uraraka Shige warned Stain before stomping off the ceiling and charging at him, preparing to use his Quirk to shift position and attack with air.

Uraraka Shige lost a close-quarters fight with Stain, who questioned his conviction but released him after sensing his confidence. Stain then confronted Shigaraki and threatened the severed hand he treasured, prompting Shigaraki to struggle and activate his Quirk.

• Stain knocked Uraraka Shige down and pinned his shoulder with a dagger, then challenged his conviction.
• Uraraka Shige gave Stain a dismissive answer while secretly preparing to use his Quirk if Stain attacked again.
• Stain studied Uraraka Shige, released him, and Uraraka Shige chose not to reveal his full strength.
• Stain confronted Shigaraki about his lack of conviction and ideals while moving his dagger toward the severed hand on Shigaraki’s face.
• Shigaraki begged Stain not to harm the hand and activated his Quirk with his left hand.

Shigaraki revealed that he wanted to destroy hero society and that All Might was the closest thing he had to a conviction, prompting Stain to recognize a twisted principle in him. Kurogiri and Uraraka Shige agreed to recruit Stain for his strength, and Kurogiri sent him back to Hosu while Uraraka Shige worried that Stain might have endangered their plan.

• Shigaraki decayed the floor and told Stain he would kill him if he destroyed the severed hand he had recovered.
• Shigaraki said he wanted to crush hero society and named All Might as the closest thing he had to a conviction.
• Kurogiri and Shigaraki regained the ability to move, but Stain pulled his dagger away and jumped beyond Shigaraki's Quirk range.
• Stain said Shigaraki's principles were the seed of a twisted conviction and proposed waiting to see how they developed before killing him.
• Kurogiri and Uraraka Shige persuaded Shigaraki to accept Stain as an ally for his fighting strength, and Kurogiri sent Stain back to Hosu.

Uraraka Shige stood with Shigaraki and Kurogiri above the chaos caused by the Nomu in Hosu City, then argued that they should observe Stain to learn how to use him. He questioned why AFO had let him join the League of Villains, leaving Shigaraki and Kurogiri to consider his motives.

• Shigaraki complained to AFO about whether Stain was useful, and AFO told him to judge Stain's value for himself.
• Shigaraki and Kurogiri went to Hosu City with Uraraka Shige, who was also injured.
• Shigaraki watched the Nomu's attack ignite a blaze and laughed about the destruction awaiting the city.
• Uraraka Shige asked where Stain had gone and argued that they should study his methods and gather information about him.
• Uraraka Shige asked why AFO had recruited him despite his limited strength and Quirk, while Kurogiri listened and Shigaraki bristled at his interest in Stain.

Uraraka Shige tried to keep Shigaraki from abandoning the failed Hero Killer operation by drawing his attention to Midoriya and his connection to All Might. Shigaraki became intrigued by the possibility that Midoriya’s Quirk and relationship with All Might hid something significant.

• Shigaraki and Kurogiri refused to help Uraraka Shige search for Stain, so he stayed on the water tower and watched the Nomu attack.
• Stain encountered U.A. students and was captured by heroes, while two Nomu were defeated and the remaining flying Nomu returned near the water tower.
• Shigaraki decided to leave, declaring that Stain’s failed actions would soon be forgotten.
• Uraraka Shige stopped Shigaraki by pointing out Midoriya, whom he had met at the USJ, and hinting that the boy was connected to All Might.
• Uraraka Shige told Shigaraki that Midoriya’s Quirk resembled All Might’s and highlighted the strange coincidence that Midoriya studied in All Might’s U.A. class.

Uraraka Shige manipulated Shigaraki into ordering the Nomu to capture Midoriya, while Shigaraki left with Kurogiri. When Stain regained consciousness and reaffirmed his convictions, Uraraka Shige decided to exploit the Hero Killer's remaining value.

• Shigaraki questioned Uraraka Shige's motives, and Uraraka Shige urged him to capture Midoriya for his teacher's sake.
• Shigaraki entered Kurogiri's portal, then ordered the Nomu to attack Midoriya and told Kurogiri and Uraraka Shige to stay behind.
• Kurogiri asked Uraraka Shige what he was planning, and Uraraka Shige said he wanted to test the Hero Killer's value and get more from him.
• The Nomu seized Midoriya, and its blood dripping onto a female hero roused Stain from his daze.
• Stain proclaimed his existence and reaffirmed his convictions, prompting Uraraka Shige to fly down from the water tower and say he would squeeze out the Hero Killer's remaining value.

Five days after the Hosu incident, Uraraka Shige had rescued Stain and brought him to the League of Villains, helping the group gain attention and new recruits. Stain remained injured and unconscious, leaving Uraraka Shige and the others to decide later how to win his support and use him against AFO.

• Uraraka Shige had used his aerial mobility and gravity control to evade the heroes and rescue Stain, despite Gran Torino nearly knocking him down.
• Uraraka Shige had persuaded Shigaraki that keeping Stain alive would bring the League of Villains prestige, influence, and a chance to use Stain's ideology.
• News reports and forces working behind the scenes had amplified Stain's story, attracting lost souls, villains, and admirers to the League of Villains.
• The League of Villains had begun to gain cohesion and resources while drawing attention from people in the light and hidden forces in the dark.
• Uraraka Shige had left the next steps for Stain until he recovered and awakened, while Qu Zhi and the others handled preparations for their plan.

Giran brought two prospective recruits to the League of Villains hideout as Uraraka Shige tried to keep Shigaraki from killing Stain. The newcomers arrived eager to meet Shigaraki, and Uraraka Shige saw their arrival as a chance for his plan to proceed.

• Shigaraki confronted Uraraka Shige again over keeping Stain alive, while Uraraka Shige worried that their disagreement could damage his relationship with Shigaraki and Kurogiri.
• Giran entered the hideout and hinted that people had been talking about Shigaraki preparing something big.
• Shigaraki asked who had followed Giran into the hideout.
• A patchwork-skinned man insulted Shigaraki, while an excited high school girl recognized him as Stain's companion and asked to join the League of Villains.
• Uraraka Shige watched the newcomers arrive and thought that his plan could now go smoothly.

As the League of Villains prepared to attack U.A.’s forest training camp, Shigaraki chose Bakugo as a hostage, hoping to turn him against All Might despite Uraraka Shige’s warnings. Uraraka Shige traveled with the League to the camp’s location, where seven people had gathered by the next evening.

• Several new members joined the League of Villains after Stain’s influence, including Toga, Dabi, Big Sis Mag, and Twice.
• Shigaraki planned to attack the U.A. students and chose Bakugo as a hostage, believing Bakugo might join the villains and help ambush All Might.
• Uraraka Shige warned Shigaraki that Bakugo’s convictions would make him difficult to recruit, but Shigaraki ignored him amid their growing resentment.
• AFO revealed where the forest training camp would be and tasked the League with capturing Ragdoll for her Quirk.
• Uraraka Shige volunteered to accompany the operation to preserve the plot, protect Ochaco, and learn about the camp’s Quirk training.
• The next evening, Uraraka Shige used Kurogiri’s Quirk to reach the meeting place, where seven people had gathered at the edge of a cliff.

Uraraka Shige arrived at the cliff and joined the League of Villains as Dabi gathered a group of experienced fighters for an attack on the forest buildings. As the villains waited for all twelve members, Muscular questioned who Uraraka Shige was.

• Uraraka Shige arrived through a portal and greeted Dabi, who asked why he had come and heard that Stain had mostly recovered.
• Toga complained that her bloodsucking mask was not cute, while Mustard explained that it worked well.
• Big Sis Mag, Moonfish, and Spinner arrived, bringing the group to nine people.
• A cloaked villain demanded to start, but Dabi insisted they wait until all twelve were present and said they needed experienced elites.
• Uraraka Shige asked Dabi about the plan, but Muscular instead turned toward him and asked who he was.