Izuku stood at the entrance, his Thunder Arm crackling with energy. With a single motion, he blasted the door open, sending debris flying. He stepped inside, his footsteps slow and deliberate.
Kenji flinched at the sudden intrusion. For a moment, he thought heroes had found him, but then he saw Izuku step inside.
The dim light cast shadows over Izuku's face, his cold, calculating eyes locking onto Kenji like a predator cornering its prey.
Kenji swallowed nervously and asked, "What do you want, boy?"
Izuku didn't reply.
He moved.
Faster than Kenji could react, Izuku's fist smashed into his face, sending him sprawling against the wall. Pain exploded through his skull, and before he could recover, another fist struck his ribs, then his stomach.
He gasped, struggling for breath. His body screamed in agony, but Izuku didn't stop.
A final blow sent Kenji to the floor, his limbs weak, blood dripping from his mouth.
Izuku stood over him, his gauntlet shifting—metal rearranging into a razor-sharp blade.
He pressed it against Kenji's chest, right above his heart.
His voice was cold. "Why did you kill my mother?"
Kenji, now bloodied and trembling, finally realized who Izuku was.
With a voice full of self-blame and regret, he muttered, "I didn't mean to kill your mom… I just needed money for my daughter's cancer treatment… Please… forgive me…"
Izuku stared down at him, his grip on the blade tightening.
He already knew this.
Because he had orchestrated everything.
This was a test—not for Kenji, but for All Might.
And right on cue, Izuku sensed him approaching.
He screamed, a sound filled with pain and fury, then slammed the blade into the ground, sending cracks through the floor. His breath was ragged, his body trembling.
Kenji watched in shock, but Izuku wasn't looking at him anymore.
He was waiting.
Then, as expected—
All Might arrived.
The former No. 1 Hero stepped forward cautiously, his eyes flickering between Izuku and Kenji. He had been watching.
Izuku acted like he had just noticed him, turning his head slightly. His face was contorted with rage and grief, the perfect image of a son struggling between revenge and justice.
Izuku stood up from the ground, taking a deep breath before turning to face Kenji. His expression was cold but controlled.
"I will not do anything to you," he said, his voice steady. "The law will decide your fate."
Kenji collapsed on ground, his body shaking. He didn't resist when the police arrived, securing him in handcuffs before escorting him away.
All Might, who had been holding his breath, finally let out a sigh of relief.
This was it.
This moment proved everything—Izuku had the strength to act, but also the wisdom to restrain himself. He had been worried that grief would drive the boy to vengeance, but now, seeing Izuku walk away from revenge, he knew—
This was the true successor of One for All.
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Later That Day – Dagobah Beach
Izuku was back to cleaning the beach, sweat rolling down his forehead as he lifted another pile of trash.
Then, he sensed someone approaching.
He turned.
All Might stood before him.
The former No. 1 Hero had his arms crossed, his usual grin softer than usual.
"Young Midoriya," he began, "I have something important to tell you… and something to pass on. The choice will be yours—whether to accept it or not."
Izuku narrowed his eyes slightly.
'Finally…'
This was the moment he had been waiting for.
All Might took a deep breath before speaking. "One For All is a power that grows with each successor. It is cultivated and passed down, carrying the wills of those who came before. And now… I wish to pass it on to you."
Then, his gaze turned serious.
"Do you accept this power, to fight against the greatest evils?"
Izuku met his gaze, his expression unreadable for a moment.
Then, he clenched his fists and nodded firmly.
"I am ready."
His voice was unwavering. "I will take One For All… and I will defeat the greatest evil."
A proud smile formed on All Might's face. He reached up, plucked a strand of his hair, and held it out to Izuku.
"Then eat this."
Izuku blinked. "…What?"
All Might chuckled. "You need to ingest my DNA to inherit One For All. So… eat my hair."
Izuku stared at the hair, his face twitching slightly.
But then, he grabbed it without hesitation and swallowed it in one motion.