My hero academia:Am I worthy?

In a spacious clearing, Gran Torino and All Might stood resolute, their eyes fixed on the formidable figure of All For One. With an air of confidence, All For One flashed a sly smile as he deftly shook the dust from his attire, casting a sidelong glance at the two heroes, who appeared visibly tense and on edge.

"Why such serious expressions, gentlemen? Perhaps I can assist you in cooling down a bit?" He swiftly lifted his right hand, pointing it directly at them. The heroes braced themselves for an impending attack, prepared to counter any threat that might emerge. However, to their astonishment, nothing occurred. This unexpected lull left All Might perplexed as he turned to regard All For One, who remained unmoving and poised. The scene was almost comical; All For One stood dramatically with an outstretched hand while the two heroes were frozen in place, exchanging bewildered glances at the absurdity of the situation. Gran Torino, unable to suppress his amusement, let out a smirk. In a flash, he activated his maximum speed and soared toward All For One, his foot hovering perilously close to the villain's face when All For One unexpectedly seized his leg with an astral grip. Gran Torino, stunned by such a remarkable ability, attempted to retract his leg. Meanwhile, All Might, unwilling to witness what might transpire with his mentor, dashed forward at full speed, extending his right hand to deliver a powerful blow.

"Detroit Smash!" The impact unleashed a massive cloud of dust that enveloped the entire area. As the dust settled, the striking image revealed itself: All For One stood defiantly, completely unmoved, effortlessly holding back the formidable attacks from the two strongest heroes with his powerful force shields.

"What a pity it is that nothing ever changes, wouldn't you agree, Toshinori?"

With a flourish, All For One activated a myriad of quirks, causing his hand to undergo a startling transformation into an astonishingly large structure that resembled a cannon, charging with energy as the mutations progressed. In a desperate bid to save his mentor, All Might grasped Gran Torino's arm, pulling him away from the clutches of the astral hand. However, at a significant cost—Toshinori absorbed the brunt of the blow, shielding his teacher with his own body.

A deafening sound erupted from the discharge, resulting in a tremor that shook the ground beneath them. A beam of violet light struck All Might, devastating the right side of his costume, which now appeared as little more than tattered threads from a shredded garment. Witnessing All Might's resilience against such a formidable assault, All For One felt a surge of admiration for his strength. No longer needing to hold back, he resolved to eliminate All For One, determined to bring down the villain from the lifeless body of All Might. As he restored his hand to its normal state, he surveyed Gran Torino, who was skillfully attempting to confuse All For One with his swift and agile movements, deftly leaping from tree to tree.

"What an insufferable flea, much like Nimbus!" With a smirk at the resemblance between the two, he felt compelled to act decisively. Activating an explosion quirk that emanated outward in a fifteen-meter radius, he unleashed a powerful explosion. The hero's hand came perilously close to striking All For One in the eye. Gran Torino was sent hurtling back, but All Might quickly took his place to counter the threat. He managed to land a blow against All For One's torso; however, it felt akin to a mere pebble striking an elephant, as he had already activated his formidable defensive quirks:

"Diamond Skin, Hardening, Steel Skin, Spiked Armor."

All Might experienced the sensation of striking against an impenetrable barrier, but within moments, his hand began to bleed from the sharp spikes of the armor. All For One, intent on maintaining distance, repelled All Might with a powerful gust of wind. Thrown back, All Might collected branches and debris with his body, gathering dirt and grime upon himself. Coming to a halt, he quickly regained his footing, searching for his mentor, who was nowhere to be seen amidst the dense foliage of the forest. Yet, Gran Torino arrived as swiftly as he could, standing beside him. Noticing his student smeared with soot and dirt, Gran Torino inquired about his condition.

"So, Toshi, can you still fight?" Looking at his mentor with a puzzled expression, he silently questioned, "Is he serious?" It was the only explanation for All Might's bewildered demeanor in that moment.

"Are you really asking that?" Quickly rising from the ground, he observed the path he had carved through the forest, focusing on the distant dark figure of All For One. Gran Torino interrupted his thoughts.

"Focus. He doesn't let us get close. If he does, he activates a force field or a defensive quirk. The strategy is sound, as All For One often relies on long-range attack quirks. However, All Might added that he cannot activate both a defensive quirk and an attacking quirk simultaneously. As he ages, he becomes weaker, yet he remains a formidable opponent."

"If you can distract him, I can deliver a strong blow to make him lose concentration over his quirks." Hearing the logical reasoning of his student, Gran Torino smirked at such a bold assertion.

"Easier said than done. And don't allow him to raise his hand!" Gran Torino felt pain in his arm from the powerful explosion, while All Might's back ached from the hard ground. He tensed his legs, preparing to leap toward All For One and deliver a swift strike. Just as he began to run, an unknown massive creature lunged at him, diverting his attention away from All For One. Upon seeing the grotesque visage of the monster, All Might struck its head, obliterating it like a watermelon, with chunks of brain matter scattering across the ground, staining the grass and splattering All Might's face, which reflected a singular focus: to eliminate All For One. Torino remained oblivious to the arrival of Nomu, but the moment he attempted to take flight, he was immediately assaulted by the flying Nomu, whose claws shredded his costume, dousing him in his own crimson blood. Gran Torino quickly realized that battling in the dense forest posed significant challenges. Stunning several Nomu with a blow aimed at their vulnerable "brains," he leapt over their heads, activating his quirk and propelling himself toward All Might with all his might to grasp him firmly.

On the forest floor, All Might was fending off D-rank Nomu, which posed little difficulty individually, but their sheer numbers made it challenging to utilize his strength without risking injury to himself. With a single Detroit Smash, he obliterated over fifty D-rank Nomu that had surrounded him. When he spotted his approaching teacher, he contemplated whether Gran Torino could assist him, but instead, the older hero grabbed him by the shoulders, dragging him deeper into the forest.

"Teacher, why did you do that? I could have handled them easily!" All Might reconsidered his words upon witnessing the flying Nomu pursuing them, and turned his gaze downward, where not merely dozens but hundreds of Nomu of various colors and forms awaited. Awkwardly swallowing the lump that had lodged in his throat, he directed his gaze to the right, spotting All For One with outstretched arms, who seemed to be deliberately biding his time for such an opportunity.

"Teacher, to the right!" All Might shouted in warning. Unfortunately, Gran Torino failed to evade the impending danger, and both heroes were struck by a powerful long-range attack. Released from All For One's grasp, they crashed to the ground with a loud crack, shattering the branches of the tree beneath them. Gradually regaining his senses, Gran Torino heard rapid footsteps approaching. Suddenly, he felt a strong grip from All Might, who was dragging his unconscious mentor toward an open clearing, bringing them to a halt at its center. In the air, Nomu soared, observing them as if they were prey, while from the bushes and tree branches emerged Nomu with grotesque teeth and disfigured bodies, resembling no human form. And as a chilling finale, All For One hovered in the air with outstretched arms, signaling a gesture of peace. Lowering himself to the ground, he extended his hand toward them, proposing a deal, hoping they would reconsider and surrender voluntarily.

"I offer you a deal." A dramatic pause hung in the air, creating palpable tension among the heroes, who surveyed their surroundings, now encircled by Nomu that would require only a single command to devour them to their last bone.

"You will voluntarily hand over All For One to me, and in return, I will spare you and allow you to leave, so be it." All Might's anger flared at his words, for the voluntary surrender of a quirk in exchange for their lives signified the death of millions who would perish at his hands, rendering Nana Shimura's sacrifice a futile loss. Clenching his jaw, he glared at the glassy eyes of his enemy, who was openly mocking their predicament.

"You not only failed to pass this quirk to your successor, but you also presented him to me on a silver platter. You remain a reckless All Might!" He was interrupted by a swift strike from All Might, who moved at the speed of sound. Had he hesitated for even a millisecond, All For One would have lost his head. The Nomu instinctively prepared to spring into action, but their master's mental command compelled them to remain spectators as the battle unfolded.

"Haha! Why didn't you attack earlier? Were you afraid to mention All For One? You snapped like a rabid dog!" He reveled in the fact that the symbol of peace was revealing his true nature. Gone were the sweet words and heroic smiles; instead, there was raw, primal fury and vengeance boiling within All Might's blood. It was understandable, as no one had believed in him as steadfastly as Nana Shimura and his family had. By passing the quirk of All For One, Shimura had feared entrusting such a powerful ability to a reckless teenager who faced danger despite his quirklessness. Now, his enemy was offering him the chance to relinquish the legacy bestowed upon him by his now-deceased mentor.

"SHUT UP!!!" All Might roared, his strikes infused with a fierce anger that amplified his impact, yet All For One easily parried the blows, gradually counterattacking. Seizing an opportunity, he propelled All For One back with an air cannon, sending him crashing towards Gran Torino, who was observing the unfolding chaos, unable to intervene due to the shockwave generated by their fierce exchanges.

"Well, well! I thought you wanted to stop me, not kill me. All Might, you remind me of All For One and her predecessor, as you immediately fell into primal rage." His taunts struck deep, acting like salt on an open wound, and All Might's fury boiled over, escalating as he struggled to maintain control. All For One, with a calm demeanor, absorbed All Might's predictable attacks, eliciting a faint smirk on his lips. Pushing him back once more, All For One sought to exploit the emotional turmoil brewing within All Might, who was already on the brink of losing his composure.

"Rage is like straw, All Might; it burns out quickly." Snorting dismissively at his words, All Might tightened his grip, determination etched across his features.

"Don't lecture me about the wisdom of life, All For One. Where is Nana Shimura's body?" All Might retorted, not bothering to conceal his growing disgust towards his adversary, which intensified with every passing moment of the battle.

"How audacious of you to mention Nana Shimura! You immediately descended into your tirade. How regrettable, All Might! I expected so much more from you. And as for Nana Shimura... How delightful it was to witness and hear the sounds of her flesh being torn apart by the Nomu, devouring every last bone in her body." At such grisly details, shock washed over Gran Torino's face, quickly morphing into fear. They had believed All For One to have captured her and still held her in some laboratory. Now, he appeared to be an immoral monster, entirely indifferent to human life—pure evil that needed to be eradicated at all costs. Meanwhile, All Might stood in disbelief, cold sweat trickling down his brow as he opened his mouth, unable to find words, and finally screamed, striking the ground with his fist.

"AAAAAAAH, YOU MONSTER!!" All Might's voice was transformed, no longer resembling his usual tone; it was now cold and filled with fury, his eyes narrowing into the most serious expression he had ever worn.

"This is just the beginning, All Might. You see, due to the heroic deeds of your teacher, I decided to prepare a special gift for her." Gran Torino comprehended what he meant, and a sense of dread filled him, hoping his thoughts were misguided, but All For One's tone suggested otherwise.

"The Shimura family, thanks to Nana, is dead at my hands. Did you think you could conceal this from me? How unfortunate; she would never have hidden the existence of her family from me." All Might's knees trembled at this harrowing truth. He understood that no matter how All For One presented himself, he never lied, even when facing death. As he turned to face the portal opening behind him, All Might scowled, realizing he would have to save hostages as well.

"YOU LIAR!!! YOU WOULD NEVER DO SUCH A THING!!" All Might's accusations only served to amuse All For One, who grinned widely, revealing all his teeth.

"Oh, I would never lie, even in the face of my greatest enemy, would I, Mikkun?"

This name struck a chord with All Might and Gran Torino, as it referred to Nana Shimura's first granddaughter, whom she had spoken of with pride, believing she would become the true heir of the Shimura legacy and her levitation quirk. The two heroes swallowed hard as a grotesque, disfigured mass resembling a nine-year-old girl emerged, her skin a sickly violet. The horrifying reality was compounded by the fact that she wore a child's dress and had black hair identical to that of her predecessor, One For All. Gran Torino, witnessing this abominable scene, felt his stomach churn, nearly retching at the revolting sight. The most sinister aspect was that around her neck hung a pendant that Gran Torino had gifted her on her fourth birthday.

"NOOOOO!!!"

To be continued.