"Young Mawari. What I'm about to tell you must never be shared with anyone else. This is a secret known only to me, you, and... Young Midoriya."
"...I can keep a secret. But why the sudden serious face?"
And more importantly, why is Midoriya's name coming up now?
"It is a secret that must never be known. Knowing this, I want to learn about Cursed Energy from you properly. This... is about my Quirk."
I feel as though I've just heard something world-shattering. A power that stockpiles strength, mixed with a power that can be transferred? And it has been passed down through generations?
Quirks really are "anything goes," aren't they? Give me a break.
To think that Cursed Energy from the previous successors has been accumulating for all these years... If that is the case, then All Might's ability to see the Curse and the way his energy appears and disappears finally makes sense. Apparently, his perception shifts in accordance with the activation of his Quirk. When he put on the glasses, he reflexively braced himself and activated his power—and thus, he could see.
The reason he couldn't see Curses before... was it because his brain didn't recognize Cursed Energy? I've heard there's a deep connection between the brain and Cursed Energy...
Did seeing the Curse finally "flip the switch" in his consciousness? And now he can draw Cursed Energy out from his Quirk? Hmph, I still don't fully grasp the mechanics.
But still... is this for real?
At the moment, he can only access Cursed Energy when using his Quirk, but eventually, he should be able to use the energy on its own. If that happens, he will be able to fight as a Jujutsu Sorcerer. The Symbol of Peace becoming a Sorcerer? It's not a very funny joke, but it is certainly a reassuring thought.
"So, why did Midoriya's name come up?"
"...I passed it on. To him."
"What did you say?"
"I believe that he is the one most fit to be the next Symbol of Peace. That is why I entrusted it to him."
...Good heavens. That is a massive revelation. Truly massive. He's entrusting the future to Midoriya? To that powerless, Quirkless boy?
...I see. That boy is carrying a tremendous burden, isn't he? That explains why he was training his body so hard last year. That explains why he can't control his Quirk yet. And it explains why he was able to see the Black Flash.
Everything fell into place. I hadn't cared much before, but now I was forced to understand.
I see, I see. This truly cannot be told to others. It must be kept a secret. And now that I know, I have no choice but to cooperate.
I feel like I've been dragged into something outrageous. However, gaining the assistance of All Might and Midoriya is a significant advantage. I don't know if Midoriya has noticed his own Cursed Energy yet, but once he does, he will surely become a Sorcerer.
The next Symbol of Peace becoming a Jujutsu Sorcerer as well... another joke that isn't very funny.
"I understand the situation. But are you sure? This world is not a place where a Hero belongs."
Exorcising Curses. Fighting Curses. It is like fighting against human negative emotions. It is a path of constantly facing things that bring nothing but revulsion.
A Hero is someone who gives hope to people, right? Even I, with my lack of interest, know that much.
"...If you say so, perhaps that is true. But tell me this: how could I call myself the Symbol of Peace if I let you fight all alone!"
...He is a good man. I suspected as much, but a Hero truly is a "good person" to the core. If that's the case, I have even more reason not to let him come to this side. I know what happens when a good person spends too much time facing Curses. But having learned All Might's secret, I have no intention of turning him away. I don't have the luxury for that.
So, what should I do? It's already decided. I must protect him as well. As a Jujutsu Sorcerer, I must guard him from the Curses so that he isn't consumed by human negativity. So that the "Symbol of Peace" is never truly cursed.
"Fine. All Might, I'll warn you now... I am a strict teacher."
"I wouldn't have it any other way!"
And so, in an unexpected way, I gained an ally. Or rather, a disciple. It was a chore coming up with an excuse for how All Might could suddenly see Curses, but I suppose I can afford to be a little happy for now?
...No. It's too soon for that. I can't relax. All Might has only just learned how to draw out his energy. I have to teach him everything from here on—how to handle Cursed Energy, and how to fight against Curses.
Most importantly... the number of people I must protect has increased. This isn't something I can purely celebrate. There is a limit to what I can do alone.
Things are about to get even busier, it seems. I'll have to stay sharp...
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