NOVEL NEXT Chapter 44: We want Grand Kids
Deku and Toshinori ventured to the other side and were confronted by a group of demons. Toshinori eyed them carefully, his guard up.
"You here to fight?" Toshinori asked.
A figure stepped forward, his devilish aura overwhelming. "You're the Devil who lost his arm, right? I want to see just how strong you are," said Michael, smirking.
Toshinori frowned. "I don't have time for this."
In an instant, Michael rushed toward Toshinori, and the two clashed, both in their Devil Trigger forms. Their battle was intense, a fierce exchange of power and skill. In a swift motion, Michael snatched Toshinori's Force Edge sword and stabbed him with it.
"Ahhhh!" Toshinori cried out in pain, collapsing to the ground.
Ochaco, watching from a distance, screamed in panic. "Toshinori!"
Seeing his son wounded, Deku's eyes blazed with fury. Activating One For All, he transformed into his hero form. "How dare you!" he roared, charging at Michael. The two engaged in a brutal fight, exchanging blow after blow.
But something inside Toshinori stirred as the sword pierced through him. His body, unique from the other monsters All For One had created, reacted to the pain. Hidden powers deep within him surged to the surface, and his Devil Trigger underwent a sudden and drastic transformation.
With a powerful scream, "Ahhhh!" Toshinori's new Devil form emerged, even stronger than before. Without hesitation, he rushed Michael, killing him in an instant with a single, devastating strike.
"Don't you dare hurt my father!" Toshinori shouted, his eyes burning with intensity.
Deku and Ochaco stood there, stunned, as they realized Toshinori had regained his memories.
"Toshinori," Deku said, his voice full of emotion.
Ochaco stepped forward, her eyes welling with tears. "Welcome back, Toshinori."
As Toshinori transformed back into his human form, they noticed something astonishing—his left arm had fully regenerated, now a Devil Arm, much like Nero's.
Toshinori looked at his parents with a mixture of regret and relief. "I'm sorry, Mom, Dad. I made you both wait," he said, his voice soft yet filled with sincerity.
The group gathered in the England Hero Association office, tension filling the air as they sat around the table, discussing the events that had just unfolded. Toshinori, Ken, and Shoya had all regained their memories, but uncertainty lingered about what lay ahead.
Ken broke the silence, his voice steady yet concerned. "Toshinori, what do you think can happen now?"
Toshinori leaned forward, his expression thoughtful. "I'm not sure. We've all regained our memories, but..." He hesitated, glancing at his friends. "There's still something we're missing. Something bigger."
Shoya, his brow furrowed in concentration, spoke up. "All For One—he was planning something big. Even before we faced those villains, I could sense it. This isn't over."
Ken nodded, his gaze sharp. "When I looked through Darek's memories, I saw that All For One was experimenting with Dragon and Titan specimens. He was preparing for something, but we managed to stop him—at least for now."
Toshinori crossed his arms, deep in thought. "But for how long? We disrupted his plans, but we need to find out what his next move will be. There's no way he'll just give up."
Shoya clenched his fists. "We can't let him succeed. Not after what he's done to us and to our kind. We need to be ready for whatever he throws at us next."
Ken looked at both of them, determination in his eyes. "We've come this far together, and we'll face whatever comes next. Dragons, Titans, Devils—whatever he tries to use, we'll stand united."
Toshinori nodded, a fire igniting within him. "Agreed. We've got each other, and we've got our allies. All For One may have started this, but we'll be the ones to finish it."
After the intense discussion between Toshinori, Ken, and Shoya, their parents joined them in the room. The atmosphere shifted slightly as the older generation entered, concern etched on their faces, but also a sense of pride in how far their children had come.
Bakugo, always straightforward, broke the silence first. "You kids did well, but don't think this fight is over. All For One's never been the type to give up that easily."
Camie, standing beside Bakugo, nodded, her eyes softening as she looked at Ken. "We're proud of all of you. But the road ahead isn't going to get easier."
Shoto, his face more serious than usual, spoke to Shoya. "You've grown so much, Shoya. But you'll need to be more careful from here on out. The Titans… the responsibility that comes with that power is immense."
Momo, always calm and caring, placed a hand on Shoya's shoulder. "We're here for you, no matter what happens next. You've come into your own, and we believe in you."
Ochaco stepped closer to Toshinori, her eyes filled with emotion. "Toshinori, you've been through so much… but your father and I are proud of the man you've become. You don't have to face this alone."
Deku, standing beside Ochaco, nodded in agreement. "You've shown incredible strength, Toshinori. I know I made mistakes in the past, but I won't let you bear this burden by yourself anymore."
The parents shared a knowing look, understanding that their children were stepping into a battle that would challenge not just their powers but their hearts and minds as well.
Bakugo turned to the group. "Whatever comes next, just remember—we've been through our share of fights too. We've got your backs. We'll fight with you, if it comes to that."
Shoto agreed. "All For One has taken enough from us already. We won't let him take any more."
Ken, Toshinori, and Shoya looked at their parents, a newfound sense of support washing over them. They weren't alone in this fight. Their parents had faced their own trials, and now, together, they would prepare for the storm that was surely coming.
Toshinori spoke up, his voice resolute. "We'll stand together, as a family. No matter what All For One throws at us, we'll stop him. This time, for good."
Ken, Shoya, and Toshinori exchanged glances, each processing the weight of what was said.
Ken scratched the back of his head. "So… back to Japan, then? See what's next for us?"
Shoya nodded, crossing his arms. "Yeah, let's regroup and figure out what All For One's next move could be. We've got unfinished business there."
Toshinori, still staring at his newly transformed left arm, flexed his fingers. "My sword unlocked something inside me, some hidden power. I need to understand what it is before we move forward."
Just as they were preparing to head out, Bakugo stepped forward, his voice firm but carrying a hint of amusement. "Alright, lads, no more charging off alone like you're invincible. And before we wrap this up, there's one more thing you need to face."
Shoto sighed, a small grin on his face as he glanced at his son. "Ellen, Shinwa, and Kaori. You're not getting out of this, boys."
Ken groaned. "Shinwa's going to kill me at some point, I just know it."
Shoya laughed nervously. "Yeah… Kaori's fury. That's something I can't avoid."
Toshinori smiled weakly. "And I owe Ellen an apology. A big one."
Deku, who had been silent for a moment, suddenly chimed in with a playful grin. "Not so fast, boys. We've been through wars, saved the world a few times, but there's something your mothers and we fathers want."
The three of them blinked in confusion.
Ochaco stepped up beside Deku, smirking. "We want grandkids. You all better start thinking about settling down and making babies with your partners!"
Ken, Shoya, and Toshinori were left speechless, staring at their parents in disbelief.
Ken rubbed his temples. "No pressure at all, right?"
Shoya let out a deep sigh. "Great. Fighting All For One, dealing with Titans, and now *this*."
Toshinori just smiled, trying to hide his embarrassment. "One thing at a time, Dad. One thing at a time."
The parents all chuckled, clearly enjoying the moment, while the boys looked like they had just walked into another battlefield—this one a little more personal.