My hero academia:Am I worthy?

Chapter 17: Together as One

After regenerating his severed arm from Hawk, All For One (AFO) watched the duo of heroes number one and two, looking down on them with a touch of disdain.

"Has the number two hero really accepted his position? How pathetic. I find you more favorable as an enemy than All Might," All For One said, beginning to transform his hands into something inhuman and terrifying. He felt a shiver run through his body as he observed All Might with One For All, emitting a monstrous energy. All Might's golden hair stood on end.

"All in one blow, we can't lose this time," Endeavor declared, launching into the air, heating his body to a record-high temperature of 6000 degrees Celsius. The oxygen around him began to burn. This state was designed to last precisely two minutes, after which Endeavor would be unable to fight for a whole day.

"Inferno of Purgatory!" Seeing his partner, All Might was shocked by Endeavor's power, which rivaled the strength of One For All. However, he also understood that their combined power wouldn't last long, considering All For One's strength. The bones in his legs were already beginning to ache, and Endeavor's heart was beating at a record 220 beats per minute. Every movement was accompanied by pain. Such a sight impressed All For One, and he decided not to hold back, as there was a high probability of defeat.

"You're not the only ones with toys!"

\[Activation of the Quirk Factor\]

From his back and all over his body, various tentacles and quirks began to emerge, stolen from countless people, condemning them to a quirkless life. Endeavor glared at All For One with such anger that his flames began to spread throughout the area, burning the air. All For One no longer resembled a human; he looked more like a parasite that had broken free, revealing its true and grotesque form, with pulsating red flesh that would terrify any easily frightened individual.

"Damn it," said All Might, leaping at All For One. Endeavor, not wanting to be left behind, flew to his aid. All sorts of quirks attacked the duo—cold, electrogenesis, heat, gravity—all hurled at them, leaving lasting marks on both. All Might's side wound opened even more, bleeding profusely, while Endeavor had third-degree burns all over his body. But he didn't care; he had only one minute left, which would pass in a flash, leaving him defenseless. One massive explosion threw them both a short distance from All For One, who was recovering from the heroes' strike.

"If we don't hit him with one powerful blow, he'll kill us both," Endeavor said, rising from the ground and charging at All For One with immense force, despite the sharp pain in his heart from using such an exhausting technique.

"I don't know if I'll survive this, but I have no choice. For the sake of future generations and Nana Shimura's legacy, I must push beyond the limits of One For All," thought All Might, unleashing what he had been hiding from everyone.

"Have you ever heard these words, All For One?" The pain throughout his body was accumulating in excruciating joint pain, but All Might didn't care. The main goal was to reach All For One.

"One For All, 200%! World Crusher!" With all the colors of the previous holders of One For All, his fist began to spark and tremble, unable to contain all the power. At incredible speed, All Might dashed towards the stunned All For One, who was recovering from his quirk overuse. Endeavor saw a powerful aura emanating from All Might, visible from afar, and marveled at the difference in their strength. Not wanting to lag behind, Endeavor clenched his fist, channeling his fire into his right hand, igniting it to a record 8000 degrees, making his hand resemble charred red skin. The costume couldn't withstand such heat and instantly melted.

"Supernova Flame!" Combining their efforts, both attacked All For One side by side, synchronously. Two centimeters from their fists touching each other, they struck the Symbol of Darkness with a battle cry.

"World Ignition!" The shockwave was of monstrous power. Trees were uprooted by the shock wind, followed by Endeavor's scorching fire, which turned the trees to ash. The heroes were evacuated from the battle zone. The wave spread for six kilometers, destroying the forest and leaving behind a massive crater.

All For One felt excruciating pain he had never experienced before. The worst part was that he couldn't regenerate due to Endeavor's flames, which burned all his limbs, leaving only shorts from his costume. Endeavor was the first to strike, temporarily cutting off his regeneration and some defensive abilities, leaving him vulnerable for a while. But All Might struck directly into AFO's forehead, shattering it. However, no matter how powerful the blow was, killing All For One was impossible as long as he had the One For All quirk.

When the smoke cleared, All Might lay there, breathing heavily, clutching his heart. Only Endeavor remained standing, watching All For One, whose skull was shattered, blood flowing down his head. He showed no signs of life, but leaving such an enemy alive was dangerous. Rising to one knee, leveling his breathing despite his burned arms, he approached with trembling knees. Coming closer, Endeavor clenched his fist for one final blow, but just a centimeter from his chest, All For One disappeared faster than Endeavor could blink.

"What the?" Endeavor managed to say before collapsing to the ground from exhaustion.

All For One had been teleported to Dr. Garaki, who was prepared for such an outcome. Hisashi was teleported to a medical table designed for him.

"Hold on, master, everything will be alright," said the doctor, nervously trying not to make a mistake. The injuries were monstrous; no one could survive such blows, but before him lay his master, breathing heavily. His chest rose and fell, but thankfully, his lungs weren't damaged. Taking the artificial breathing apparatus, he brought it to Hisashi's mouth so he could breathe and keep his heart beating as long as possible. The burns were horrific, and with all possible treatments, he tried to restore the skin, but to no avail. The only option left was to put his master in stasis, but he hesitated, considering the possibilities. He tried artificial skin, but due to quirk mutations, it wouldn't adhere; the skin tore and quickly deteriorated. It was so tough that no other tool could cut through it, filling Garaki with both excitement and dread, as All For One's life hung by a thread that could snap at any moment. He saw how the shattered head was slowly regenerating, but the hair didn't grow back, and the eyes and nose were missing, indicating that regeneration couldn't restore everything. Rising from the table, Hisashi hadn't anticipated such an outcome. He was terrified of the thought that Izuku would be left alone with his mother without him. He tried to stand but fell to his knees, coughing up blood. The doctor tried to dissuade him, but he didn't listen, struggling to reach the exit.

"Master, you need to lie down, you can't move, or you won't survive long," the doctor's words made Hisashi lower his head, looking at Garaki with absent eyes, making the doctor uneasy from his master's anger. Grabbing him by the throat, he began to choke him, deep down blaming him for the mission's failure.

"Because of you, we lost. If you want to live, do everything to heal all the wounds they inflicted, or your 120-year life with all your achievements will turn to dust," releasing his throat, the doctor gasped for air. He headed to the capsule, opening it to stabilize all the chemicals for healing his master's wounds. He double-checked every chemical, fearing to make a mistake.

"Izuku, Inko, I'm sorry, I couldn't protect you. My ambitions consumed me entirely, and I underestimated my enemies," All For One apologized to them, even though they couldn't see or hear him. He regretted that Izuku wouldn't see his father, who desperately loved him, but he had deceived them, taking advantage of their trust. Now they would think he abandoned them, despite promising to come tomorrow. Izuku's quirklessness would now play a dangerous role in his life; he would be bullied, hated. Hisashi would kill those who dared lay a hand on Izuku without permission, but at the moment, he could do nothing, as he was helpless and useless, needing the help of the only person who could do something for him.

"Master, if you want to survive, you must go into stasis, or you'll die in eight hours and lose your quirk if you don't do what I say," All For One was furious at his helplessness, meaning he couldn't visit them until fully healed. Clenching his teeth, he slowly made his way to the capsule, which opened like a coffin. Inside, Garaki placed an oxygen mask on him, sedating him to prevent sudden movements and accidental quirk activation that could destroy the lab and the capsule.

The capsule began to fill with a brownish substance with healing properties, tingling his entire body. Tubes connected to his veins to provide sustenance, ensuring he wouldn't die from a lack of nutrients.

"I'm sorry, my son. You'll have to walk this difficult path alone without me. Be strong and don't give up. Your efforts will be rewarded, and once I return, you'll get everything you desire. Until then, don't surrender. People will point fingers, mock you, and you'll walk a lonely and long path shrouded in unknown threats. I believe you can stand up for yourself. Even if everyone hates you, remember me, despised by the world," with this monologue in his head, he slowly lost consciousness, thinking of his family, to whom he couldn't give proper attention.

Meanwhile, in another part of the city, Izuku sat in his room, surrounded by books and notes. He tried to focus on his studies, but his thoughts constantly returned to his father. Izuku didn't know that his father, Hisashi, was All For One. He always thought of him as an ordinary businessman who simply worked too much.

"Dad, where are you?" Izuku whispered, looking out the window. "Why aren't you with us?"

He felt lonely and misunderstood. At school, he was teased for not having a quirk, and he often wondered why he wasn't given abilities like others. He dreamed of becoming a hero, but without a quirk, that dream seemed unattainable.

However, despite all the hardships, Izuku didn't give up. He knew he had to become stronger to protect those he loved. And although he wasn't aware of his father's dark side, he believed they would be reunited one day.

Over the next month, events unfolded rapidly. The battle between heroes and villains continued, with each side trying to gain the upper hand. During this time, Dr. Garaki continued to work on restoring All For One, knowing that every day of delay could cost them victory.

Every night, when the lab was empty, Garaki stared into the darkness, pondering how their world would change once his master returned to life. He knew that new battles awaited them, but he was ready to do whatever it took to fulfill his mission.

And so, as stars twinkled in the night sky and the city seemed to hold its breath in anticipation of a new day, the story continued to unfold, bringing all participants closer to an inevitable confrontation.

To be continued.