Even if the dead came back to life, they couldn't imagine that the progress of their proud Quirk development was nothing in the eyes of the mastermind.
A certain traveler couldn't have imagined that the Quirk he had trained for decades would reach such terrifying power in the hands of the Dark Lord AFO in just a few months.
AFO, with his restored true face, grinned hideously.
"All Might, you once defeated my comrades one by one with your fists and were praised as the 'Symbol of Peace.'"
"I wonder, the view you see standing on our sacrifices, it must be very beautiful, right?"
AFO's right hand controlled the huge weapon "Psychic Blade," while his left hand used "Teleportation" to hold All Might's teacher Gran Torino as a human shield. Black lightning either wrapped around or moved across his body.
That terrifying aura was gradually swallowing the hope in people's hearts.
All Might made a quick decision. He reached out with his right hand to pull back his teacher from AFO's left-hand "shield."
On the other side, his left hand reached a high enough power level and then fully unleashed.
"Detroit Smash!"
This was a powerful uppercut from All Might, concentrating the power of One For All in his left hand. The shockwave it created even turned into a violent upward airflow, a punch strong enough to change the weather.
AFO didn't even blink. He easily caught the punch with his left hand while standing still.
Instead, All Might was sent flying back dozens of steps, and his left-hand hero costume shattered. He felt a sweetness in his mouth, and a bit of blood seeped through his teeth.
At this moment, All Might realized.
The enemy standing before him was not in the same weakened state as himself.
This was the Dark Lord AFO, who had returned to his peak state, just like his restored true face.
At this time, AFO's neat and clean black suit formed a stark contrast with All Might's tattered hero costume.
Feeling the abundant power in his body, AFO resumed his calm and mocking tone.
"There are always people in this world who can't understand each other."
"Just like you and me, you admire the hero of justice, while I worship the evil demon king."
"This was once my greatest dream, and I indeed have the power to achieve it."
"If I could live in my dream forever, I would give everything for it."
"Fortunately, I never gave up, so I was once again favored by the god of luck."
"All Might, our story should end. This time, you can't stop me."
The Dark King's true face, like that of a mortal, showed a satisfied smile again, visible from its twisted curve.
Like a child who found his beloved toy, the years of waiting, the years of struggling, were finally coming to an end. The revenge he dreamed of was happening.
The Dark King, who once had everything, lost his comrades, his power, and even his face.
To release the pent-up anger in his chest, AFO had waited too long.
And this dream-like day had finally come.
Facing his enemy's undisguised joy, the badly injured All Might shouted angrily.
"Shut up, you always toy with others."
"Destroy, plunder, take advantage, dominate!"
With each word he said, the power of One For All grew stronger. From a distance, Accelerator and the others could see red lightning flashing around All Might, and his muscles were growing inch by inch.
All Might did not smile.
"You mock those who live peacefully, even laughing as you throw them into the abyss."
"I just can't... forgive that!"
Facing the fierce All Might, who was like a wounded lion, AFO, who had been casually chatting, swung the huge weapon, the Telekinetic Blade.
AFO laughed wildly.
"You seem very emotional, All Might."
"I've heard the same words before, hahaha."
"So, I won't let you fight without worries. Heroes have a lot to protect."
The huge weapon, standing tall on the ground as if to cut the world in half, swung towards All Might.
No one doubted that the 70-meter-long Telekinetic Blade could easily cut through several blocks if it hit the ground.
Whether it was the charging All Might or the ordinary people who hadn't escaped the attack range of the Telekinetic Blade, they were all AFO's targets.
What kind of scene would bring the Dark King immense joy?
It would be watching the hero, the Symbol of Peace, who had stopped him many times, grow old and helplessly watch as he couldn't protect the innocent.
Despair, pain, wailing!
These should be the postures of those foolish mortals.
They don't deserve salvation or happiness. If they were born to be sad, why not bow to the Dark King's order for a bit of short-lived pleasure?
All For One thought he was just making choices for those mortals.
As his enemy, AFO knew very well that All Might had suffered the same severe injuries in their deadly battle long ago.
So, AFO thought his task was simple.
It was to expose the Symbol of Peace's hypocritical stance in front of the world.
In fact, since he regained his full strength with a certain wedge, AFO had been thinking about this.
Just killing All Might wouldn't satisfy his hatred.
So, he wanted the Symbol of Peace to live a life worse than death.
Not only to pay the price AFO had once paid, to feel what he had felt, but also to destroy the order of justice All Might upheld, to trample and toy with those foolish mortals, to tear apart All Might's belief in "good" step by step.
If the Symbol of Peace, who supported the entire superhuman society, failed, who would dare to stand up against his rule?
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