Pro Hero Arc

The Pro Hero Arc (プロヒーロー編) is the fourteenth story arc in My Hero Academia, as well as the fifth story arc in the Rise of Villains Saga.

The new Hero rankings are officially announced, declaring that Endeavor is now the No.1 Pro Hero. He must now live up to the position while taking on the most fearsome Nomu yet.

Summary
As November comes to a close, Izuku, Ochaco, Tsuyu and Eijiro meet with Shota, Eri and the Big 3 in the lounge. As Ochaco, Tsuyu and Eijiro welcome an excited Eri, Shota informs them that Eri is transferring to U.A. since she cannot stay at the Hospital forever. While Nejire is taking care of Eri, the others go outside to explain to the students in class 1-A the situation. Shota states the decision for U.A to look after Eri is because her mother abandoned her; and her closest relative is the Yakuza boss of the Shie Hassaikai, her grandfather, who is still in a coma and cannot look after her, so Eri will be looked after by U.A from now on.

Also, Mirio reveals that Eri's horn is the source of her Rewind Quirk, and has started to grow back slowly which is another reason Eri is transferred to U.A. To prevent her power from going out of control again, Eri will be monitored by Shota in the empty room in the teacher's lounge. Mirio will also be helping Eri and welcomes Class 1-A to visit her once in a while since they will all be busy. Tamaki gives some hope that one day, once Eri controls her power, Mirio will get his Quirk back, which he finds to be neat.

Shota ask the third-years to watch over Eri for a bit. Izuku wants to help too but Shota orders his students to return to their rooms because they have visitors.

Later, at Class 1-A's dormitory, the students are relaxing. Fumikage suddenly sneezes which Denki believes that he has been mentioned in a conversation and assumes that a fan mentioned him. Ochaco believes that Fumikage would have some fans because he interned under the Number 3 Hero Hawks; Fumikage doubts this because he believes that it is still too early for him to have fans.

Suddenly, the visitors Shota mentioned arrive; it is the Wild, Wild Pussycats, which makes everyone happy. The Pussycats give Class 1-A cat paw buns. Tiger apologizes to Katsuki for not being able to protect him at the Quirk Training Camp, to which Katsuki replies that he does not need to bring up the past. Izuku is ecstatic to see Kota again and while shaking his hands, reveals that he has been treasuring the thank you letter he sent him. Mandalay Mandalay shows Izuku the new shoes Kota brought which are red ones just like Izuku's, much to Kota's embarrassment.

As he gives out tea, Rikido asks the Pussycats the reason for their visit.Pixie-Bob replies that they’re coming off their long hiatus after the events in Hosu. Izuku thought that Ragdoll was on break from active duty since her quirk was stolen by All For One, to which Ragdoll states that she plans on supporting the Pussycats as an office lady of sorts.

The Pussycats received a message from Tartarus regarding Ragdoll's stolen Quirk; All For One reveals about he has a little bad habit of stealing any good Quirk that interests him and kept it for a long period of time. Mockingly, the villain claims that he would like to return the Quirk he stolen to their original users, although for that he would have to use his Quirk. Tartarus has been investigating the number of Quirks All For One has and how long he was been keeping them.

Momo asks why they have decided to return now; Mandalay states that it is because of the JP Hero Billboard Chart. Due to their period of inactivity, they have dropped from the 32nd to the 411th on the billboard chart. Izuku is surprised by this drop and Eijiro assumes that the Pussycats have returned so that they can stop their sharp decline, to which Ragdoll refutes and replies that it's surprissing they were able to stay in the three digits despite duing nothing for months. The Pussycats clarify they have returned due to their high approval ratings meaning that they still have fans who are waiting to see them in action again.

The Pussycats leave to visit Class 1-B rooms. The talk of the JP Hero Billboard Chart makes Mina wonder about the second semester rankings. The Students are eager to watch it, as it will be presenting the new official rankings – the first without All Might – shortly.

JP Hero Billboard Chart
It is time for the broadcast of the JP Hero Billboard Chart; this announcement is being held at Kamino for its importance and is special for the fact that All Might will not be on the chart for the first time as well as the top ten Heroes themselves appearing on stage for the presentation of their rankings.

The announcement of the top ten Heroes begin: at Number Ten is the Dragon Hero: Ryukyu is ranked number 10 after dropped a rank; at Number Nine is the Equipped Hero: Yoroi Musha; at Number Eight is the Laundry Hero: Wash; at Number Seven is Kamui Woods is ranked 7. Mt. Lady is interviewed about this and gives her opinion on the inspiration behind being on the same team as Kamui, and refuses to comment when reporters bring up rumors of her having an affair with Kamui Woods. Shorly after, Mt. Lady show her frustration to Death Arms because she is ranked 23.

At Number Six is the Shield Hero: Crust; at Number Five is the Rabbit Hero: Miruko, at Number Four is the Ninja Hero: Edgeshot, at Number Three is Best Jeanist who could not attend as he is taking a break because he is still recovering from his injures after his fight with All For One. At Number Two is the Winged Hero: Hawks who has moved up from Number Three. The new Number One Hero is revealed to be the same Hero who temporarily received the ranking; it is none other than the Flame Hero: Endeavor, now sporting a new version if his costume.

Hawks, the hero who is too fast
After the introduction of the top ten, the Public Safety Commission President says that it is a critical moment now that it has been approximately 3 months since All Might retired, and therefore there are rumors that the society lack an icon of peace, which is why they’re gathered there the best ten heroes to carry on society's peace. As the president speaks, Hawks tries to whisper to Endeavor about the feel of being Number One Hero, but the Flame Hero just glare at him.

The top ten Heroes begins to give their comments one by one: Ryuko honestly says she does not feel worthy to be in the top ten, because there are lives she could not save and promises she strive to become a hero worthy of his rank. Her words move the hero Crust, who tries to cheer her up. Yoroi Musha says their mission has not changed, Wask just shouts its name. Kamui talks about his team up with Edgeshot and his intentions to continue to doing his best. Crust regrets not being at Kamino to help All Might. Miruko warns anyone wrongly plotting that she is coming for them. Edgeshot says that he is not there for fame and that he will continue working to keep the peace.

Hawks becomes nonchalant to their comments about striving to do their level best to continue being Heroes worthy of baring the weight of being a Hero, and interrupts Edgeshot’s speech, questioning the other heroes if they believe they will make someone happy with their generic comments and speeches about striving for peace. His controversial comments silences the stadium.

Hawks takes the microphone and flies above the podium. He gives a speech about how the approval rating system is the most important statistic of all because shows the public's trust. Taking this statistic into account, then Best Jeanist should be Number One Hero, he would be ranked two, Edgeshot would be in third position and fourth would be Endeavor. Hawks questions why the Heroes with less accomplished that him are playing safe with his words instead of saying something more heroic-like, believing that this is an important day with All Might having retired and there must be change to accommodate this.

Some of the Heroes in the stadium agree with Hawks' comment and the Number 2 Hero passes the microphone to Endeavor. Remembering what All Might advised him, Endeavor says one thing: "Just watch me". This surprises the Heroes in the stadium as Hawks is the only one who claps.

Lurking Threat
Back stage, Endeavor confronts Hawks on his provocations as Hawks explains him that he was simply trying to make an impact so that Endeavor could look better. Hawks reveals that he was never an All Might fan and never wanted to be like him but his retirement was a big shock to him. Hawks believes that society does not need an icon Hero like All Might but a leader with a mental fortitude to support them all, believing that Endeavor has such a quality and is impressed by him.

Wondering if Hawks being truthful, sarcastic or mocking him, Endeavor asks him why he doesn't become this leader, to which Hawks admits that he would rather be lower in the rankings so that he would have more freedom. Endeavor bluntly states his displeasure for Hawks and ends their conversation, telling him to apologize to everyone else as he walks away. Then Hawks tells Endeavor the reason he wanted to talk to him is because he wants to team up with Endeavor, since there are apparently Nomu activities in his home area. This catches Endeavor's attention.

At Hidamari Kindergarten, Dabi enters a warehouse where there is a huge Nomu, refering the creature as High-End and saying that he has high hopes for him. The High-End, called Hood, responds to him and leaves to complete his task.

Meanwhile, Hawks brings Endeavor to Kyushu where he decides where they will eat to discuss the proposal of working together. During their trip, Hawks effortlessly takes out an extreme follower of Destro's ideology, helps civilians and socializes with his fans. The people take notice of Endeavor but are reluctant to make contact with him. Endeavor overhears a fan of his being too scared to approach him for an autograph, so he heads over and offers it. It turn out the be a hardcore fan that dislike his new persona because the "real Endeavour isn't supposed to give fanservice", thus, he is heartbroken and runs off claiming that he change, which leaves Endeavor confused.

Later, while eating lunch at yakitori restaurant on the top of a building, Hawks laughs at Endeavor's experience, believing that the kid was right about Endeavor's attitude since it is his personality, and asks for a helping of Endeavor's meal if he isn't having it, to which Endeavor comments on Hawks' greed and gluttony. Hawks admits that its in his nature for him wanting to get something he wants.

He also mentions Shouto, as he wanted to offer him to intern with his brand. But after what happened, he’s glad that he got Tokoyami instead since Shouto failed the provisional exam. Otherwise, his brand would be damaged, much to Endeavor's anger who finds it strange that Hawks has knowledge of that despite not being a U.A graduate. Having had enough of the useless talk, Endeavor demands to know about the rumors he has been hearing. Endeavor surmises that he must have some proof about there being other Nomus for him to take such an interest in. Hawks casually replies that all he's got are rumors, and Endeavor angrily starts shouting for the staff to bring the check.

Hawks asks Endeavor to calm down, and explains the situation. He informs the rumors isn't just in his area but the entire country as he has heard it from wives gossiping or school children chatting on the way home. Hawks reveals he has been working with the police to discover the origin of these rumors, and although they have not yet discovered anything, the rumors do not stop spreading around the country instilling fear in the civilians, and it will cause everyone to lose their minds. Hawks uses the random villain he defeated on the way as it reflects that notion. He was influenced by a reprinting of Destro's autobiography. Hawks believes that the more fear that is stirred up the more it sells.

Tired of his banter that has gone nowhere, Endeavor demands to know the point Hawks is trying to make. Hawks basically asks Endeavor, as the no. 1 hero, to lay these rumors to rest and show the citizens that there is nothing to fear. Hawks wants to live in an ideal world where all Heroes can take leisure in their work without ever stressing out, wanting Heroes to have more free time.

Suddenly, both heroes notice a dark figure in the sky approaching at full speed towards where they are. The waitress arrives to bring them the check but Hawks immediately pulls her away, as the Hood's head crashes through the glass windows, asking who is the strongest. Endeavor orders Hawks to evacuate everyone as he deal with the Nomu. Endeavor sees that the rumors were true and is glad that this was well timed. Endeavor takes the initiative by attacking with Flashfire Fist - Jet Burn, a blast of fire that sends Hood out of the building and damages it. Taking to flight by propelling himself in the air with his fire, Endeavor plans to show the Nomu what it means to be the Number One Hero.

Endeavor's Fight
Suddenly, Endeavor see High-End's head and neck and realizes that it tore it off to avoid being completely incinerated. While regenerating, High-End attacks the recuperating Endeavor by impaling his torso and striking him in the face, potentially destroying his left eye. The rest of the Todoroki Family witness what has happened. At U.A. High School, a broadcast of the battle is showing; Shota Aizawa leaves Eri in Thirteen's care while he heads towards Shoto's location. All Might feels powerless to help Endeavor.

The new Number One Hero, Endeavor, lies on the ground with his face badly marred and his torso pierced. Standing over him, High-End finds the battle boring and wonders if there are any stronger Heroes for it to face. At Heights Alliance, some of Class 1-A are watching the broadcast and look at Shoto's reaction, who grits his teeth in frustration that his father is losing, remembering that his father promised to become the greatest Hero of them all.

Still conscious in spite of his injuries, Endeavor uses his flames to lift himself and he attempts to attack High End. However, High End evades the strike and sends the pro hero flying into a building but Endeavor refuses to give into the pain. Using his quirk once more, Endeavor projects himself after the Nomu who wonders if he has regeneration but Endeavor was aware that his body was immobile and he was only raising his flames to propel himself and needed a strategy to kill the Nomu since it was impossible to merely capture it. Hawks then used his feathers to enhance Endeavor's speed, allowing Endeavor to be launched at the villain.

Thrust by Hawks' feathers, Endeavor uses the speed to attack High End sending them both through the air. He takes note of the Nomu's behavior being similar to a wild beast before noticing his regenerative powers were still active and screams for Hawks to give him more speed to help. Endeavor remarks to Hawks about the Nomu's animalistic tendency, and even though Hawks lacks the feathers he had before, Endeavor asks him to use what he has left to push him and High-End into the sky. Meanwhile, in Heights Alliance, Shoto Todoroki watches the TV coverage of his dad's fight, while his sister and brother watch from their car.

After Hawks states that his feathers are practically ash, Endeavor says it was more than enough and uses it to send him and the Nomu far from the city. With nothing to stand his way, Endeavor uses a finishing move while shouting 'Plus Ultra' noting he always hated his old school's motto to destroy High End for good. Endeavor emerges from the destruction and strikes a pose, raising his fist in the air similar to All Might's to show he was victorious.

Everyone echoes Endeavor's victory over High-End, celebrating it with great glee. At U.A. High School, Toshinori stares at the TV in disbelief, while at Heights Alliance, Shoto collapses to his knees relieved his father is still alive, while his classmates try to cheer him up. Back to the battlefield, Hawks comes and congratulates Endeavor on the victory before the two shared banter about the pose and moving to get help for Endeavor's wounds.

However, the two heroes don't get very far as Dabi appears on the scene, remarking on his expectations being far exceeded. Dabi then greets Endeavor who is confused by the latter's familiarity with him.

New Threat
Dabi sets up a wall of blue flames to surround them as the public and students of U.A. realize who he is and Shoto recalls Dabi from the forest battle. Endeavor recognizes Dabi as Snatch's killer, Dabi ignores this and attacks the heroes but Mirko appears and Dabi decides to fall back and have his ally Ujiko help. Black ooze comes from his neck, as Dabi tells Endeavor they'll talk another time while calling him by his real name, before fleeing from the area. Endeavor collapses from his wounds not too long after while the town cheer him on for his first victory as the No.1 hero.

In a dark alley, Dabi meets with Hawks and it's revealed that they set the attack up. Hawks points a feather blade at the latter as he is angry that Dabi reneged on their agreement as Dabi mentions he couldn't trust Hawks' integrity and believes he was right by bringing up Hawks' decision to bring Endeavor as the hero chosen to help him stop the threat and Hawks saving people, despite supporting the League's intentions. Hawks justifies he has to keep up appearance and mentions Endeavor was injured so it wasn't a total waste. Understanding, Dabi tells him he wasn't going to see the boss just yet but promised to contact Hawks again. While walking away, Hawks recalls being assigned his mission of gaining the League of Villains' trust since he was the most qualified for it. Hawks feels the strain of maintaining his charade and guilt at Endeavor's condition which he internally apologizes for as he visits the latter in the hospital.

While walking, Dabi recalls Snatch and laughs at the heroes' final words.

New Beginnings
Sometime after the chaos, Enji Todoroki is visited by Recovery Girl and Enji was able to avoid dying from his injuries through surgery as well as Recovery Girl's healing however, he is left with a large scar on the left side of his face. Enji and Keigo leave the hospital, and Keigo apologizes to Enji for his injuries. Enji says that his injuries are his own responsibility, and asks Keigo if their encounter with High-End was truly a coincidence. Hawks, flustered by Enji's question, attributes the attack to their high profile presence in the area.

Hawks tells Enji to get some rest, and Enji leaves Hawks at the train station entrance. As Enji waves back to Hawks, Hawks recounts his meeting with the Hero Public Safety Commission about becoming a double agent to infiltrate the League. He also recounts an incident which led to the discovery of his powerful Quirk, when he saved a family from a motorway-speed car accident, even though he was only a young child at the time.

Enji arrives home, where Fuyumi, Natsuo and Shoto are eating a meal. Fuyumi happily greets her father as he walks in, and congratulates him on his win against High-End. Her brothers are not too welcoming as Shoto sarcastically compliments his father's new scar. Natsuo and Shoto continue to be unenthusiastic around him as Fuyumi becomes frantic and Enji voices he can hear her.

Natsuo, unable to handle the tense situation, gets up to leave the room. Enji stops him and tells him that if he has something to say, he can just say it. Stirred on by this, Natsuo unleashes his feelings onto his father. Natsuo tells Enji that even though his mother and sister have seemingly forgiven him, he sees that he is still the same person who neglected his children and left them to listen to their mother screaming and brother crying. Natsuo mentions their other sibling, Toya, and that just because Enji defeated a powerful villain, does not mean he has made up for what he has done. Natsuo rants to his father as his siblings watch on and Enji responds that he is going to face his past and atone for it.

Disgusted and surprised, Natsuo leaves as Fuyumi panics, recounting the events that led up this moment and frantically talking to Shoto that she was really happy at the progress she thought was being made and they might be family. Shoto replies by telling Fuyumi that he had never seen Natsuo get emotional like that before. A recap of witness testimonies from the battle plays on the television, with focus given to a particular boy who screamed encouragement from the crowd that watched the battle, which led to the crowd cheering Enji to win. Enji remembers the boy, and realizes that the cheering and motivation he received meant a lot to him.

Shoto tells his father that Endeavor the hero is amazing, but while he agrees with everything Natsuo said, he still wants to see what kind of parent that Enji will become. Shoto also tells him that he understands that a small amount of encouragement can completely alter someone. Hearing this, Enji recalls his brief talk with Toshinori Yagi after his retirement, and strengthens his resolve to work towards the future of his family. He apologizes to Fuyumi and admits he used the wrong words with Natsuo just before.

In Heights Alliance, Izuku Midoriya returns from training One For All, and is so tired that he falls asleep immediately upon reaching his room. He has a dream in which he sees visions of Nana Shimura and the previous users of One For All. He recognizes that this is similar to the vision he had during the U.A. Sports Festival, and is able to see the first user of One For All, All For One's brother. Izuku views the past events that led to the creation of One For All. Later, the first user speaks to Izuku, assuring him he is not alone.

Story Impact

 * Hawks mentions Fumikage's internship and Shoto's failure at the Provisional Hero License Exam.
 * Destro's Meta Liberation War book is mentioned for the first time and how its contents influence the mentality of some people.
 * Endeavor struggles to change his image for the better after encountering one of his longtime fans.
 * Endeavor also seeks to atone for what he did to his family.
 * Shoto’s mother’s name is revealed to be Rei Todoroki.
 * One of Shoto's brothers, Natsuo Todoroki, is introduced.
 * The name of Shoto's other brother is revealed to be Toya Todoroki, and that some unknown event happened to him.
 * Endeavor is badly wounded in a fight with High-End.
 * Thanks to surgery and Recovery Girl's Quirk, he keeps his eye but is left with a large scar on the left side of his face.
 * Dabi arranged for High End to attack Kyushu and personally confronts Endeavor.
 * It is revealed Dabi and Hawks planned this.
 * Hawks was deployed as a mole to uncover the League of Villains' plans.
 * Dabi knows Endeavor's true name and wishes to meet with him again to talk.
 * A new character called Daruma Ujiko is mentioned and appears to have the same Warping Quirk as All For One.
 * Izuku experiences a dream showing him a vision of All For One and his brother in the past.
 * Izuku seems to be the only user of One For All to be able to actually interact with his predecessors.

Battles & Events

 * Hero Billboard Chart JP
 * Endeavor &amp; Hawks vs. High-End

Characters Introduced

 * Yoroi Musha
 * Wash
 * Crust
 * Mirko
 * Hawks
 * Public Safety Commission President
 * Hood
 * Teruo Hazukashi
 * Natsuo Todoroki
 * Hiroshi Tameda

Quirks Introduced

 * Shame: Teruo Hazukashi's Quirk allows him to become more powerful as he becomes more embarrassed.
 * Fierce Wings: Hawks' Quirk allows him to manipulate the feathers from his wings with his mind.
 * Transforming Arms: Hood's Quirk allows him to shapeshift his arms into elastic weapons or wings.
 * Shoulder-Mounted Jets: Hood's Quirk grants him four retractable jet boosters on his back that aids his mobility.
 * Power: Hood's Quirk grants him an enormous amount of physical strength and power.
 * Storage: Hood's Quirk allows him to store other Nomu within his own body and eject them at will.

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