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Provisional Hero License Exam Arc
Ten days before the beginning of the second semester, Shota is glad that everyone arrived safely. He tells Class 1-A that at the training camp they were supposed to get their "Provisional Hero Licenses" but due to the League of Villains' attack, they did not. Shota is disappointed that some of them tried to act like they have their licenses; Shota calls out Shoto, Eijiro, Izuku, Momo, and Tenya. Shota tells them that he knows that they were present at the site of Katsuki's rescue and took it upon themselves to rescue him. The rest of Class 1-A are shocked and surprised that they actually went to rescue Katsuki.

He also knows that the rest of Class 1-A except Katsuki, Toru, and Kyoka also knew about their plan to rescue Katsuki. He explains that their actions have been covered up but tells them that if All Might did not retire, he would have expelled them all as punishment, with the exception of Katsuki, Toru, and Kyoka. Shota advises them to go through the proper procedures next time, which will also restore the trust between them.

After Class 1-A's mood has become better as a result of Katsuki's actions, Shota shows them their new dormitory; Heights Alliance has one dorm per class and Shota takes them to the Class 1-A dormitory. Shota explains that their dorm is separated by gender: the right wing for females and left wing for males. However, the first floor is common space and contains the dining area, baths, and laundry facilities. Class 1-A take a look at their new dorm and become excited about living here.

Shota then explains that their bedrooms are on floors two, three, four and five; every student gets their own private bedroom with each room having an AC unit, bathroom, Refrigerator and closet. Shota gives Class 1-A a map of their room allocations and says that their luggage has already been sent into their allocated rooms. Shota ends his explanation by telling Class 1-A to spend the rest of the day unpacking and organizing their rooms. Tomorrow, he will explain the operations of their new lifestyle.

The day after, Shota re-emphasizes that the classes' priority is earning their licenses, and impresses upon them both the seriousness of the responsibilities that come with it and the difficulty of passing the exam. He then announces that the students will be creating Ultimate Moves. Shota explains to Class 1-A that the Hero License Exam is designed to test the students' aptitudes such as information gathering, judgment, mobility, leadership, and communication in various types of trouble. However, the aptitude that is most prevalent is fighting ability.

He explains to Class 1-A that the training camp's purpose, before being abruptly brought to an end, was to help develop their special moves. Shota decides that the remaining ten days they have of summer break Class 1-A that in addition to creating their special moves, he advises them to consider upgrading their Hero Costumes to aid them in the creation of their special moves. Shota tells the class that they will spend the remainder of the summer perfecting ultimate moves before the second semester begins will be entirely spent on developing their Quirks and creating their special moves. Shota also tells that they should also think about costume upgrades. With that said, the class begins training by fighting against Ectoplasm clones.

All Might appears at the entrance to the gym. Shota tells him he should focus on recovering but All Might replies that it is his job as a teacher to oversee the training of his students. He gives out advice to the students to help them develop their special moves. Shota wonders why that sudden interest in helping students when he looks on a book sticking out of his back pocket. It is titled "Even Dummies can be Teachers! Easy Education Theory". Shota is stunned.

Four days later at Gym Gamma in the midst of training, All Might shows up and Shota Aizawa tells him that Class 1-A is progressing nicely. However, a rock Katsuki used his AP Shot on cracks and begins falling towards All Might. Katsuki and Shota warn All Might, but Izuku jumps out with One For All: Full Cowl activated. Izuku destroys the falling wall with a single kick. Shota Aizawa asks All Might to move to safety; All Might apologizes to Katsuki Bakugo.

At some point during the period of time before the License Exam, the students of Class 1-A found themselves enraptured in a ghost story, as they start to hear weird buzzing and noises in the middle of the night. Due to it effecting his class, Shota finally addressed the issue to try and bring them back to their usual selves. During their descriptions, he's reminded of one of the "Seven Mysteries of U.A.", where a ghost of an alum who couldn't become a hero haunts the campus, which just makes things even worse for the students. Shota goes to check on everything that night, not wanting to write off everything as "mass hallucination", but also insisting there to be some rational answer to their worries.

He eventually discovers the source of the noise, but because of a wet towel cloth left on the counter, he slips and hits his head, knocking him unconscious. This leads to a series of events that spur the students into more of a panic, until he finally wakes up and is able to set things straight. He figures out the noise is a floating black orb which was designed by Mei Hatsume as part of their "anti-peeping security" to halt Minoru from entering the girls' bathroom. While everyone's relieved at the results, Shota is furious at them letting a ghost story get to them this badly, ordering them to write an apology and issuing a curfew for a week.

The remaining days of training came and went. On the morning of the Provisional Hero Licensing Exam, Class 1-A travels to the Takoba National Stadium. Some of Class 1-A are nervous, but Shota encourages them to do their best so that they can get their licenses and further their goal of becoming Heroes. Eijiro gets hyped up and initiates a Plus Ultra chant, but is interrupted when Inasa Yoarashi appears and chants it himself. One of his classmates tells him that he shouldn't barge in like that. Inasa apologizes by slamming his head into the ground and loudly proclaims that he's sorry.

Inasa energetically expresses his excitement about competing with U.A. and wishes Class 1-A the best of luck. As the other students of Shiketsu High and Inasa leave, Shota tells Class 1-A that the energetic student's name is Inasa Yoarashi and states that he is a powerful contender; at U.A.'s entrance exam, the same year Class 1-A took it, Inasa received the top score and passed. However, despite receiving the top score, Inasa declined his admission offer.

Hanta is confused as to why Inasa would Refuse enrollment into U.A. even though he admires the school. Shota replies that while Inasa can be awkward, his strength is great and warns Class 1-A to be caReful. Suddenly, a female hero approaches Shota and states that it has been a long time since they've seen each other, although Shota seems upset about her presence. She is Emi Fukukado, known as "Smile Hero" Ms. Joke and tries to make him laugh and flirts with him, but Shota shoots down all of her advances. When Tsuyu comments about their closeness, Ms. Joke replies that it is because their workplaces were close to each other, working together several times, and ended up falling in love. Shota denies the part about them being lovers.

In order for her to stop joking, Shota asks her what she is doing there. She replies that she is a teacher from Ketsubutsu Academy, and she is there with her students, who also participate in the exam. After the students of both schools introduced each other. Shota tells his students to get ready for the exam, and Emi asks if he told his class about something that happens every year at the Provisional Hero License Exam and Shota replies that he hasn't.

Later, watching from the bleachers, Ms. Joke sits near Shota and jokes about his fly being down, to his displeasure, but soon she changes the subject and remarks she is surprised that he hasn't expelled any of his students and wonders if Shota likes his current class, although Shota is indifferent about Class 1-A, much to Ms. Joke's laughter.

The preliminary round of the Provisional Hero License Exam begins. Emi decides to bring up the piece of information that Shota did not tell his class yet. Ms. Joke says to Shota that while the format changes every year, one tradition remains the same in every Provisional Hero License Exam: The "Crushing of U.A.". While contemplating how his students defend themselves with great efficiency from the attacks of students from other schools, Shota tells Emi that it didn't matter if he told them or not about the tradition of taking out U.A. because it wouldn't change the fact that they'd have to overcome obstacles like true heroes must do every day. He also says that Pro Heroes Quirks are also widely known and apologizes that his students are more advanced than hers.

As the first exam progresses, and the number of participants remaining to pass it is announced. Shota says it's frustrating he can't tell who pass and fails the exam. Ms. Joke wonders why he is worried. Shota explains that he is not worried but has high expectations because two of his students (Izuku and Katsuki) have a big effect on the rest of the class. They aren't leaders or the most popular, but Izuku and Katsuki's passion inspire everyone in the class and raises the standard for success. As a result of their presence, Shota feels that Class 1-A should perform spectacularly which is why he has high expectations.

Shota continues to observe the performance of his students from the stands until the Provisional Hero License Exam finally ends. Everyone in Class 1-A, except for Katsuki Bakugo and Shoto Todoroki, have managed to pass and obtain their provisional licenses. After this, everyone returns to U.A.

Later that night, while preparing tomorrow's classes, one of the security robots reports him about a fight between Izuku and Katsuki in ground Beta, and tells him to come and stop them. Shota leaves his room to go discipline the boys, but before he can proceed further All Might stops him and asks to let him handle it instead.

After their fight, Shota restrains Izuku and Katsuki while scolding them for having a fight on school grounds. Shota wants to punish them severely for breaking the rules, but Toshinori steps in and tells him the reason for the fight was brought about due to Katsuki feeling guilty about his retirement. Although Shota understands the reasons, he considers that they still deserve an appropriate punishment for their transgression.

Shota punishes them by placing them under house arrest; Izuku three days and Katsuki four days. During their house arrest, Shota states that they will be cleaning the dormitory common spaces day and night and they must write a written statement of regret. Shota tells them that if their injuries do not heal they must go to the infirmary and they must not dare think about relying on Chiyo Shuzenji. Having criticized them enough, Shota tells them to go to bed.

Shie Hassaikai Arc
In the classroom, Shota tells his class that starting from today they will resume normal class activities. Shota warns them that the training will be tougher than last semester. Tsuyu asks him to tell the class more about the Hero Work-Studies. Shota obliges, describing it as hero activities done off-campus, closer to the real thing than the Workplace Training after the Sports Festival. Ochaco expresses frustration at needing to work so hard to be scouted after the Sports Festival if they were to do internships anyway.

Shota explains that the Hero Work-Studies are an opportunity to make use of the connections they garnered at the Sports Festival. The Hero Work-Studies are managed at the discretion of students themselves nowadays because in the past each office would conduct their own recruiting efforts which would cause them to fight over U.A. students. Since most of them have Provisional Hero Licenses, Class 1-A can now participate in formal, longer-term activities. Shota tells Class 1-A that they will be expected to write about their experiences but he will explain it at a time later.

Shota says they will learn more details later, and introduces Present Mic to teach the first period, English. Shota also instructs his students not to share any information to Izuku or Katsuki until their punishments are over.

Three days later, just when Izuku's house arrest ends and he can return to class, Shota decides to properly talk about the Hero Work-Studies. He brings in three third-year students who have experience with Work-Studies and rank among the top of all U.A.; Mirio Togata, Tamaki Amajiki and Nejire Hado, known as The Big 3. Shota asks the three students to introduce themselves, but each one acts in a disconcerting and bizarre way, only managing to confuse the students of Class 1-A, who wonder if they really are the best in the UA.

Shota sees that U.A's Big 3 lacks rationality. Mirio Togata tells him not to worry as he is the star performer today. Mirio steps in and tries to break the ice with a joke but no one in Class 1-A understands his joke. Mirio insists that the best way for the first year students to learn about work studies is to fight him, much to Class 1-A's surprise. Shota tells Mirio to do as he pleases.

Everyone moves to Gym Gamma where Class 1-A (save for Shoto and Katsuki) all at once against the lone Mirio. Hanta Sero asks Mirio if he really wants to fight all of Class 1-A at the same time, to which Mirio replies that he is serious and tells Class 1-A to attack him whenever they want. Class 1-A students attack Mirio, but he, skillfully using a combination of his Quirk and technique, Mirio has defeated half of Class 1-A within a few minutes. Shota tells Class 1-A to take this great opportunity and learn from it because as he knows it, Mirio Togata is the closest man to becoming the Number One Hero which includes the pro heroes as well, which shocks the rest of Class 1-A.

Shoto is astonished and surprised at the level of great strength Mirio Togata has displayed. Shota Aizawa asks Shoto why he's not fighting and the student replies it's because he didn't earn a Provisional Hero License and feels that he doesn't have the right to engage Mirio in combat. Meanwhile, the fight continues. The remaining half of the students try to fight back, after Deku could discern how his Quirk works, but still, Mirio defeats them all without any problem.

While Class 1-A recovers, Mirio states that the reason he wanted to fight Class 1-A is to show the experience he gained from the Hero-Work Studies; Mirio was able to transform his Quirk and reach the top. Mirio encourages the first years to participate at Hero-Work Studies, even if they're scared so that they can grow stronger. Class 1-A begins to see that Hero Work-Studies are different from the Field Training they went through.

The next day, Shota tells Class 1-A that the majority of teachers have voted against the Hero-Work Studies and have called it off. This news saddens Class 1-A. However, Shota says that the first years will be allowed to have Hero Internships with offices that have a good track record. Izuku, Ochaco, Tsuyu, Eijiro, and Fumikage are the only students who decide to participate.

Weeks later, Shota is invited to a meeting regarding Shie Hassaikai in Sir Nighteye's offices, the hero who trains Mirio and with whom Deku is doing his Hero-Work Studies. Deku, Ochaco, Tsuyu and Eijiro along with the Big Three, also participate in the meeting, as well as numerous heroes, among which are Fat Gum; Eijiro and Tamaki's Hero-Work mentor, Ryukyu; Ochaco, Tsuyu, and Nejire's Hero-Work mentor, and Gran Torino.

Ochaco and Tsuyu ask why Shota is here, to which he explains that they asked him for his help. Sir Nighteye reveals that he called for this meeting to share information as well as to discuss how to proceed in dealing with an organization named Shie Hassaikai. Thanks to the information all the Heroes provided him with, Sir Nighteye was able to make substantial progress with his investigation.

They had recently discovered that Shie Hassaikai had contacted the League of Villains, although apparently a dispute between the two groups broke out. Continuing to explain about the latest movements of Shie Hassaikai, the criminal organization had been selling illegal drugs for economic benefits. However, the most alarming thing is that a band faced by the Fat Gum group used a bullet that contained a drug that breaks Quirks. Tamaki was shot with one of these bullets, and couldn't use his Quirk for a while, but thankfully Tamaki was able to naturally recover.

Shota Aizawa explains that Tamaki's Quirk injury is different from his Erasure as he does not attack Quirks. Shota explains that a Quirk is born after a human body's structure is specially altered by plus alphaing it. The Plus Alpha in a Quirk is called the Quirk Factor. Shota explains that his Erasure momentarily halts the activation of the Quirk Factor which allows him to cancel other people's Quirks; his Erasure cannot damage the Quirk Factor. Fat Gum follows up by explaining that, thanks to Eijiro's brave actions by protecting Tamaki, they were able to obtain another bullet with the contents still inside. Fat Gum explains that after examining the contents of the bullet, they discovered that inside the bullet were human blood and cells, which disturbs the U.A. students.

Sir Nighteye explains that Kai Chisaki, the Leader of the Shie Hassaikai, has a Quirk called Overhaul. Kai's Quirk gives him the ability to disassemble and reassemble objects. He also explains that Chisaki has a daughter, Eri. She had no birth certificate and details about her are unknown; Izuku and Mirio encountered her on their patrol and she had a number of bandages on her. Sir Nighteye explains that Kai is probably using his daughter to make those Quirk destroying bullets, which disgusts everyone. A frustrated Izuku and Mirio lament their failure in attempting to rescue Eri, and stand up and declare that this time they will definitely rescue her.

After discussing the matter further, and clarifying that the objective will be to rescue the girl, Sir Nighteye ends the meeting. With the meeting over, Izuku and Mirio explain to their classmates what occurred between them and Chisaki and Eri. Shota spots his Class 1-A students and talks to them about originally suspending their Hero-Works since the League of Villains is involved. However, knowing that if he tries stops Izuku, he would go to rescue Eri, Shota gives Izuku and the others permission to take part in Eri's rescue operation.

After several days of waiting, the police and hero operation is finally organized to raid the Shie Hassaikai Headquarters to rescue Eri and arrest Overhaul. Shota is part of the main assault group led by Sir Nighteye. At 8:30 AM, the Heroes and Police Force are outside the Shie Hassaikai Headquarters and commence the operation. Suddenly they are attacked by Rikiya Katsukame, but Ryukyu's group decide to take care of him while the rest enter the mansion. The heroes are defeating and arresting the subordinates who try to stop them until they reach a room that connects with the underground routes that the Yakuza uses to escape.

Sir Nighteye's group head down toward the basement but are surprised to see a wall that Overhaul created with his Quirk to block them. The heroes destroy the wall, but at that moment Mimic, general manager of Shie Hassaikai, uses his Quirk Mimicry to alter the walls and manipulate the underground labyrinth. Fat Gum asks Shota to disable Mimic's Quirk, but Shota is unable to since he cannot see Mimic's body. Mirio decides to go on ahead and phases through the walls, while Mimic causes the floor to open up beneath the Heroes, causing the heroes to fall down a single floor, where three members of the Shie Hassaikai (Toya Setsuno, Yu Hojo and Soramitsu Tabe) are waiting for them.

Tamaki declares to the rescue team that he will take care of the Yakuzas, while the rest must keep up with the raid. To help him a little, Shota uses his Erasure to nullify the quirks of the Eight Bullets and leaves Tabe unconscious. Leaving Tamaki behind to take care of the Yakuza, the group continues to advance along the underground route.

After a while, Shota Aizawa is concerned that Mimic has not made a single move against them yet. As he feared, Mimic attacks them again with a piece of manipulated wall, although this time he directs his attack specifically against Shota, trying to separate him from the group by throwing him into another room, where more members of the Shie are waiting for him. However, Fat Gum shoves Shota out of the way because the Heroes need him, being he who ends up in another room. He is surprised to see that Eijiro is with him. Eijiro tells Fat Gum that he was also trying to protect Shota as well.

Sir Nighteye's group is having trouble traversing the basement due to Mimic's interference. Mimic uses his Quirk to close everything in an attempt to crush Sir Nighteye's group. Shota Aizawa is annoyed that he cannot see Mimic's real body. Suddenly, the walls open up; Izuku charges forward but Shota stops him. Izuku and Shota find themselves separated from Sir Nighteye's group. Sir Nighteye and a group of Police Force officers are concealed in one space, Izuku and Shota in another and Rock Lock, a hero who has been with them since the mission began, in his own space.

Rock Lock is attacked by Himiko Toga, and hearing his cry, Deku destroys the wall that separates them. Izuku and Shota see Rock Lock on the ground and another Rock Lock near him. Rock Lock tells them that an imposter appeared and tried to attack him. Shota goes to check on the "impostor" and quickly realizes that it is a trap. He quickly uses his Erasure on the other Rock Lock when he was ready to stab Deku, revealing that he is actually Himiko in disguise.

Shota uses her capture weapon in Himiko, but she quickly avoids being captured, stabbing Shota in the back in the process. Fortunately, the wound is not serious but Himiko manages to escape. Shota berates himself for being careless in not thinking that there would not be casualties and is surprised that Tomura Shigaraki and his League of Villains would side with Kai Chisaki. Meanwhile, in another concealed space, Twice and a Kendo clone confront Sir Nighteye, who easily predicts the clone's movements and destroy it with ease.

Twice runs away meeting Himiko Toga. The two had been forced to work with Shie Hassaikai, even though Overhaul had killed Magne in their first meeting. But nevertheless, Tomura Shigaraki sent them to join the Yakuza because they would have the opportunity to get payback for Magne's death by sabotaging them from the inside. Himiko and Twice start badmouthing of Yakuza, Shie Hassaikai, and its members, which enrages Mimic, causing him to start manipulating the maze in a chaotic fashion.

His yells in rage are heard by Shota and Deku, and the latter manages to discern Mimic's location. Izuku activates One For All: Full Cowl and smashes the ceiling, revealing the real Mimic. Shota immediately uses his Erasure to disable Joi's Mimicry, and Sir Nighteye throws his Hyper-Density Seals into Mimic's face which knocks him out.

Having dealt with and defeated Joi Irinaka, the Heroes and Police Force decide on their next course of action. Rock Lock tells them to leave the League of Villains to the Police Force while Sir Nighteye, Izuku, and Shota go ahead and rescue Eri. Everyone agrees with his plan. With Mimic defeated, the underground labyrinth can no longer be modified.

The three arrive at Mirio, Overhaul, and Eri's location. Since Mirio went ahead of the group to stop Kai, he defeated Shin Nemoto and Deidoro Sakaki, two members of the Eight Bullets and Chronostasis, Overhaul's main assistant, and was fighting Chisaki to protect Eri. However, Chisaki took advantage of Mirio's desire to protect the girl at all costs and made Shin fire one of his perfected Quirk-destroying bullets against Eri, forcing Mirio to cover Eri and get hit by the bullet, which destroys Mirio's Permeation. But even without his Quirk, Mirio continued to fight and protect Eri for several minutes before getting badly wounded by Kai, buying just enough time for Izuku and the others to smash his way into the room.

Once the three arrive at the place, Shota tells Sir Nighteye to secure Eri and help Mirio while he and Deku face Kai. The leader of the Shie Hassaikai tries using his Quirk but to no avail, as Shota has disabled it with his Quirk. Cornered with nowhere to run, a distressed Chisaki yells at Chronostasis.

Shota notices something approaching them and pushes Izuku aside; Shota's shoulder is struck by a minute hand that is emanating from Chronostasis's head. Shota is forced to blink due to the cut from Chronostasis, which allows Chisaki to use his Quirk again, deconstructing and rebuilding the room in which they are, stalling Izuku and Shota.

While Deku and Sir Nighteye fight Overhaul, Shota is taken by Chronostasis to an isolated room, where he is blindfolded. Shota tries moving but the villain explained to him it is useless because he has injured him with his Quirk, causing him to move slower than a snail. Hari has hit Shota with the one hour hair hand and so his movements will be slowed for an hour. Chronostasis tells him that the reason he keeps him alive is due to Kai Chisaki's interest in Quirk-erasing powers, like Shota's Erasure.

Outside, the fight between Deku and Chisaki intensifies. Chisaki uses his Quirk to merge with Rikida into a monstrous creature, while Deku, with the help of Eri and her Quirk Rewind, can use One For All 100%. Meanwhile, in the underground, Chronostasis becomes worried that Overhaul might be defeated. Thinking that the finished product and serum is more important than Shota Aizawa's Quirk, he prepares to execute him.

Fortunately, he is saved by Tamaki Amajiki when he turns his hand into a swordfish and pierced Hari's hand. Tamaki is accompanied by several policemen, who arrest Kurono. Tsuyu Asui appears from behind and asks Tamaki to come with her to the surface. She also carries Shota. Once up, they discover that Izuku had managed to defeat Kai Chisaki with Eri's help. Suddenly, after the victory, Eri's Quirk starts going out of control, which is about to kill Deku. With the help of Tsuyu, Shota uses his Erasure on Eri to deactivate her Quirk and save Izuku.

The police raid ends successfully, the Shie Hassaikai is dismantled and all its members arrested, Eri is rescued, and the police confiscate Overhaul's experiments, including the Quirk-Destroying Drug as well as the serum. However, many of the heroes who participated in the operation were injured in the clashes, some seriously, so they were taken to the nearest university hospital.

Shota got ten stitches due to Himiko's stab, but fortunately his wound is nothing serious. He goes to check Izuku, who is also fine. While walking through the hallway, Shota apologizes to him for not being with him during the critical moments of the battle before going on to explain the conditions of the Heroes. Although with different severity, no one has life-threatening injuries and they will recover with it time. However, Shota explains that Eri still has not woken up; also she is currently in quarantine because her Quirk is too dangerous, and she can't control it properly, so he tells Izuku that they cannot rely on Eri's Quirk.

They meet All Might, Nighteye's sidekicks, and Recovery Girl and a surgeon gives them the bad news: the wounds that Sir Nighteye suffered during the fight against Kai proved to be too serious, and unfortunately there is nothing they can do for. Everyone goes to Sir Nighteye's room, and soon Mirio Togata joins them. In his last moments, Sir Nighteye says goodbye to everyone, thanks to have met All Might and Deku, and uses his Quirk Foresight one last time to look into Mirio's future, assuring him that he will become an outstanding hero. Sir Nighteye passes away peacefully after telling everyone to keep smiling as society needs smiles and laughs to bring about a brighter future.

Sometime later, Shota spoke with Mirio and told him of a possibility of Eri getting control of her Quirk in the future, which will allow her to be able to restore him to a state where he had his Quirk. The next day, after watching in the news that the League of Villains attacked the police escort and stole the Quirk-Destroying Drug, Shota Aizawa tells Izuku not to feel responsible for it.

Remedial Course Arc
Shota has a conversation with Ochaco, who feels guilty for being unable to save Sir Nighteye's life, but Shota Aizawa replied that she bears no responsibility and the fault lies with the Heroes, asking her to take time and think about what she wants to do in the future. Ochaco replies that she wants to save people.

Later, Shota and his students end up returning to the U.A., but he must return to the hospital to keep an eye on Eri since he is the only one who can prevent Eri's Quirk from going out of control again. Because of this, All Might and Present Mic must replace him to accompany Shoto and Katsuki to the Provisional Hero License Course Training.

With the beginning of October, Shota attends Sir Nighteye's funeral, accompanying U.A. students. who participated in the Shie Hassaikai Raid and All Might.

U.A. School Festival Arc
In Class 1-A, Shota announces that U.A. will be having a School Festival and explains that the School Festival is sponsored by the other departments such as the General Department. However, Shota points out that part of the festival will be within U.A. and tells Class 1-A to pick out a program to perform at the School Festival. Tenya asks ideas from Class 1-A; many of them give creative ideas such as Denki's maid cafe or Ochaco's mochi shop. Soon, Class 1-A reaches many ideas. Before class ends, Shota tells Class 1-A to make a decision by tomorrow otherwise the class will be doing a public lecture.

Shota Aizawa tells Izuku that Eri has requested to see him and Mirio. the two boys visit Eri in the hospital, rejoicing that she is well, but from the conversation they have, they realize that Eri is unable to smile. Then Izuku has an idea and asks Shouta if Eri can come to the School Festival. Mirio explains to Eri that the School Festival is an occasion that U.A. High School hosts where there will be lots of events on display where people can enjoy themselves while tasting delicious food such as candied apples, which catches Eri's attention.

Shota agrees with the idea and phones Nezu to get his approval. Later, at U.A. High School, Sekijiro Kan comments to Shota Aizawa on his Class 1-A's band and dance performance, considering it to be admirable.

Days later, while students in class 1-A practice for their performance at the School Festival, they are visited by Eri and Mirio. Shota Aizawa states that they received permission from Nezu to bring Eri to the School Festival, although he recommends that they first take the girl to visit the school so that she gradually gets used to the festive atmosphere. Eri visits the school accompanied by Izuku and Mirio before returning to the hospital

When it's the day of the school festival, Shota and Mirio bring Eri back to the U.A. The girl is a little nervous about everything. Before the dance begins, the three go to visit class 1-A, where they are told that Izuku was not there at that time, that he had left the U.A. to run errands and for some reason was taking longer than he should (They did not know that Izuku had been fighting and defeated Gentle Criminal). Fortunately, Izuku arrives on time.

Class 1-A's Performance goes without incident and Izuku's plan is successful, since Eri is able to smile again. After the dance, Shota, Deku, Mirio, and others accompany Eri to enjoy the rest of the festival's events until it ends, and she must return to the hospital.

Pro Hero Arc
As November comes to a close, at U.A. in the lounge, Shota reveals to Izuku, Eijiro, Ochaco, and Tsuyu that Eri will be looked after by U.A. Shota states that the decision for U.A. to look after her is because she does not have anyone who can take care of her and he is the only one who can prevent her Quirk from going out of control again. Mirio will also be helping him to take care of Eri and welcomes Class 1-A to visit her once in a while since they will all be busy. Then, Shota tells his students to return to their dormitories as they will have visitors, resulting to be the Pussycats.

After the Hero Billboard Chart JP, the city is attacked by a special Nomu, as it is much more powerful than all seen so far and capable of reasoning. At U.A., Shota, along with other teachers, watches a report of the Nomu attack and is horrified as it showed Endeavor being overwhelmed by the Nomu's attack. Shota asks Eri to go to her room, so she can not see the violent scene, and ordered Thirteen to take care of her while he heads towards Shoto's location, concerned about how this can affect him.

Shota finds Shoto watching the report with his friends, worried about his father and encouraging him to keep fighting. When Endeavor stands up victorious and Shoto collapses to his knees, relieved his father is still alive. Shota stood over him as he prayed for his father. Dabi appeared before Endeavor and Hawks, Shota commented on his actions.

Three days later, after Endeavor leaves the hospital, Shota accompanies Shoto to his home when he is granted permission to leave school grounds and be with his family. Fuyumi invites Shota to come in too, but he respectfully declines.

Joint Training Arc
As Izuku and Toshinori are walking down the hallway, they run into Shota and Hitoshi walking out of a room. He comments on Izuku's and Toshinori's close relationship and tells Toshinori to calm down when he acts flustered. He then tells Izuku to suit up, as they have a busy day ahead. When he arrives at Ground Gamma, he uses his Capturing Weapon to choke Neito in the middle of a rant and announces that Hitoshi is trying to join the hero department, and will be joining their exercise.

Shota asks Hitoshi to introduce himself to the other students and helps Vlad King explain the rules of the Joint Training Battle. Shota watches silently during Hitoshi's first battle of the exercise.

After the first battle ends, Shota asks his students to state what they've learned during the exercise. When Hitoshi expresses his frustration about his difficulties with the Capturing Weapon, Shota reassures Hitoshi by pointing out that it took him 6 years to master the weapon, and tells him to use his feelings as motivation in the next battle. He then advises the rest of the team about how to improve for the future.

As Toshinori and Midnight contemplate their students' growth, Shota and Vlad join them and asks for their opinion on Hitoshi, and Shota explains that the exercise is Hitoshi's "exam" to determine whether or not he will join the hero program.

During the second battle, Shota watches silently as Momo declares her confidence. After Class 1-B's victory, Hitoshi notes the destruction caused by the battle, and Shota replies that this normal, but scolds Manga and Itsuka for causing too much damage.

When Kaminari and several other Class 1-A students protest Vlad's biased commentary during the start of the fourth battle, Shota tells them to stop, reminding them that their losses would be serious in the real world and that the Class 1-B students have had better tactics. After Class 1-A's victory in the fourth battle, Shota complimented his students on their teamwork, then rejoined Toshinori, Midnight, and Vlad to watch the final battle.

As the final battle of the exercise progresses, Shota watches with shock as a strange black substance appears from Izuku's arm. Once the crisis is averted, Shota asks that the battle be allowed to continue, despite Vlad's protests, as the students still want to fight. While watching the fight between Izuku and Hitoshi, Shota remembers his time training Hitoshi to use the Capturing Weapon. Shota expresses confusion when Izuku uses Blackwhip properly for the first time and comments when it disappears.

After the end of the battle, Hitoshi once again laments his performance and asks if this was his "exam", to which Shota avoids the question and announces the assessments. He asks Izuku about his outburst during the battle and compliments Uraraka's growth. When Hitoshi continues to berate himself, Shota briefly chokes him with his weapon and reminds him that the other students went through a lot of training to achieve their skills, telling him to focus on improving himself. Shota announces that Hitoshi has passed his test. He then asks Monoma to visit Eri the next day.

The next day, Shota presents his case for Hitoshi's transfer to the other faculty members and earns Nezu's approval. After the meeting, as they are walking down the hall, Present Mic notes the similarities between Hitoshi and Shota in his younger years, and asks if he has taken him as a pupil for that reason, although Present Mic also asks if he does it for Oboro Shirakumo. Shota requests that if he wants to say something he should keep it short, as Shota has somewhere to be. Hizashi evades the question saying that he is just reminiscing.

Later, Shota meets Eri, Neito, Izuku, and Mirio outside of the teacher dorms, and explains he wants Neito to copy Eri's Rewind Quirk. Deku and Mirio are with her, since Shota did not want to leave Eri alone with Neito, in case his eccentric personality could affect her mental health negatively.

Neito attempts to copy Eri's Quirk. He grows the horn that is required for its usage, but says that he is incapable of using the Quirk itself because is an accumulation-type Quirk. Neito explains that he can copy the fundamental abilities of a Quirk, not something requiring stored-up energy as he cannot copy what has already been stored. Neito apologizes for not being able to help more, but Shota thanks him for trying. Shota explains to Mirio and Izuku that as Eri doesn't understand how to properly use her power, he hoped that Neito's Copy Quirk would help her and make it easier for her to learn it as well.

Eri feels sad and apologizes for causing everyone trouble, saying everyone would be better off if she didn't have her ability, but Izuku encourages her, and tells her that he is sure she will learn to control her power to help others. Eri says that she'll try her best after all.

My Hero Academia: Heroes: Rising
During the fall, Shota Aizawa informed the Class 1-A students that they will participate in the Hero Work Recommendation Project, a new program sponsored by the Hero Public Safety Commission to help with their training after everyone obtained their provisional licenses. He explains they will perform hero's duties on Nabu Island, a remote place in southern Japan, acting as their own "U.A. Agency" without the aid of any teacher, although their work would involve mostly minor deeds due the island's relatively low crime rate.

Weeks go by, and shortly after winter begins, Class 1-A is sent to Nabu Island,. As the Class 1-A members are helping around the island, at U.A. High School All Might worries about whether they will be okay. Shota assures Toshinori that he should not be concerned, as Nabu Island is a quiet place where there have been no incidents involving villains in the past thirty years, and the students should be relatively safe from any significant threats.

Unfortunately, his words prove wrong as the island is attacked by the villain Nine and his gang, although the students managed to defeat them and send an S.O.S. Shortly after Class 1-A emerged victorious over the threat, a field force of professional heroes and the military arrived on Nabu Island. Shota is one of the heroes who arrive to the island to help his students and provide first aid.

After several weeks helping with the repairs, everyone returns to the U.A.

Endeavor Agency Arc
A few days before winter break, Shota attends alongside the other teachers for a meeting at the U.A. Conference Room. Here, Nezu notifies all of them that the Hero Public Safety Commission has made a request that from now on, every hero course student is required to train by attending Hero Work-Studies. The Commission has many doubts about what happened in Deika City, and they suspect that the League of Villains was involved in the disaster that occurred there, so the Commission surmises some kind of huge imminent crisis, and wants all heroes to be ready for what can happen, although they try to be ambiguous with their requests.

Days later, at Christmas Eve, Shota brings Eri to the Heights Alliance to enjoy Christmas with Class 1-A. Izuku notices that Eri's horn has become bigger, and Shota tells him that Eri is now much more positive and optimistic, taking Izuku's words of encouragement to heart. Everyone celebrates Christmas and have fun, holding a surprise gift exchange.

Later that night, Shota, alongside a Santa-dressed Present Mic, prepared to sneak into Eri's room to give her a present from Santa, unaware that the rest of the U.A. staff also had the same idea. After giving their gifts, they're caught off guard by the surprise security system installed by Nezu, forcing them to fight it for the rest of the night. Eri wakes up the next morning to see an awake Shota and the rest of the staff, still unconscious, in the teacher's lounge, telling him about Santa giving her all those presents, which he's happy to see.

My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
While Shota continues to teach at U.A., a major city suffers from a terrifying terrorist act committed by Flect Turn, the leader of the cult known as Humarise, who detonated a Trigger Bomb in a large city, causing thousands of victims. As a result of this, the World Heroes Association mobilizes the largest anti-terror joint task force of heroes worldwide in defeating the terrorist organization. A majority of students from Class 1-A were chosen to participate in the worldwide operation.

Shota remains stationed in U.A., where he and the other Class 1-A students who didn't go overseas watch Flect Turn publicly broadcasting to the entire world that they have planted Trigger Bombs in twenty-five cities, and that they will detonate in less than two hours. Shota and the students watch on in frustration at this announcement.

Fortunately, the terrorist threat is stopped in time by the heroes, among whom are several of his students. Once the crisis is over, the Class 1-A students who were deployed during their Work-Study return back home to U.A., and Shota reunites with Present Mic, who fought in the battle.

Paranormal Liberation War Arc
Winter break ends and students return to the U.A. High School. After Tenya greets his classmates in the classroom and tells everyone to head for Ground Alpha, Shota comes in and tells everyone to get moving, where Mina greets him a Happy New Year. The loudspeaker then informs him to go to the faculty office, where he and Present Mic are informed of an important discovery about the villain Kurogiri that agitates them, and makes the duo leave the school to go to Tatarus. All Might replaces Shota to supervise the exercises of Class 1-A.

Once in prison, Shota and Hizashi are received by Naomasa and Gran Torino, who reminds them that Nomu are created by modifying human bodies but their hearts and brains are all twisted so they are not considered living beings but mere puppets, at least that's what they initially believed, Gran Torino adds. Shota tells Gran Torino to get to the point to which Naomasa tells him that saying this is necessary to prepare themselves mentally.

The four enter Kurogiri's cell. The old hero and detective explain that they interrogated Kurogiri several times but never obtain any relevant information about the League of Villains. However, upon studying him they discovered relevant data: Kurogiri's Quirk is in fact a culmination of multiple Quirk factors combined into something new; and the root factor bears a striking resemblance to a Quirk used by an old friend of the two Pro Heroes. with this they concluded that Kurogiri is a nomu created with the corpse of Shota and Hizashi friend Oboro Shirakumo.

Naomasa and Gran Torino explain that they have failed trying to obtain information from Kurogiri, but they hope that due to their friendship with Oboro, both Hizashi and Shota can awaken the consciousness of their former friend from Kurogiri. Shota says that if they think they can save him through their 'bonds' they're getting their hopes up. Gran Torino replies that with a strong enough basis, miracles can be possible. Hizashi questions if it shouldn't be the Oboro's family who does that to which Naomasa says they will contact them if he and Shota fails. Shota says he'll be damned to let Oboro's parents learn of this stuff.

Shota and Hizashi enter the visiting room to talk to Kurogiri. Shota uses his Erasure on the villain but the black fog doesn't vanish. Kurogiri only asks about Tomura's well-being, and Hizashi yells at him that watching over him is a stupid job only to notice Shota's saddened expression.

Shota starts talking to Kurogiri about moments when he was Oboro like when they met for the first time, when he picked up a stray kitten that Shota left behind, or when he lent his goggles to protect his eyes. Kurogiri questions what he is talking about while Shota kept saying that Oboro kept pushing forward without thinking of the consequences, even though death meant the end for him. Shota yells that he wants people like Oboro to become heroes who can pull other people along and live long lives. He shows his goggles to Kurogiri and yells to him, with tears in his eyes, that if Oboro is still in there, then they should strive to be heroes together again.

Despite Kurogiri's resistance, Shota's words begin to awaken Oboro's consciousness within him. Finally, the black fog that forms Kurogiri's head scatters enough to show the shadowed face of Oboro Shirakumo. Oboro tries to call Shota, who asks him to keep fighting. Oboro says "hospital" before the fog hides his face again and Kurogiri falls unconscious. Naomasa congratulates both heroes for their help. Hizashi cares about Shota since having used his Erasure for so long must have affected his eyes. Shota tells him that it doesn't matter, that they are just dried out, while he cries.

Later, at the prison front door, Shota and Hizashi say goodbye to Naomasa and Gran Torino. Shota would have liked to have been more helpful, but the detective corrects him that they have made progress thanks to them. Gran Torino apologizes for having forced them to reopen an old wound but something's bound to come of it. When Shota wonders why All For One creates the Nomu, Gran Torino recalls a metaphor told to by the villain, in which he compares the creation of the Nomu as producing wine. After Shota and Hizashi leave, Naomasa calls the Public Safety Commission President to tell them the last clue obtained.

Once in the teacher's dorms at Heights Alliance, Shota and Present Mic dejectedly talk about recent events. Shota expresses his distrust of the Hero Public Safety Commission, suggesting that they must know something's up, due to their insistence on students participating in work studies, something Hizashi agrees with. Shota changes the subject, asking Hizashi what he would do if they were to discover where the Nomu are being made. Hizashi angrily gives a sarcastic response before turning the question on Shota.

Before he can answer, Mirio Togata and Tamaki Amajiki interrupt, rushing in to tell them that Eri is unwell. Arriving at her room, Shota discovers Nejire Hado holding a crying Eri, who complains about her horn feeling weird. Shota erases her Quirk, and gently pats her on the head, telling her not worry.

At night, Shota finds All Might sitting outside, asking him what he's doing, to which All Might says he isn't doing much. He asks about Eri to which Shota tells him she's asleep and he'll start training her this week. All Might offers his help, to which Shota appreciates. He then asks what's bothering All Might, to which he says that while he has decided to live, he can't help but feel powerless when he sees how much they've developed.

Shota tells him that because he bore the title of Symbol of Peace for so long, it's hard for him to accept that there are so many other things he can do for the students, such as being there for them, and to keep being the person he knows he is. All Might accepts the advice while asking what Shota wanted, to which he tells him that Naomasa sent a message to him asking for him to delay his meeting with Stain.

With the revelation of Oboro still remaining within Kurogiri, he was relocated from Tartarus to Central Hospital, alongside the other Nomu that were arrested, for restorative research. Over the next couple months, Shota continued to make frequent visits to see Kurogiri, in hopes of waking him up again, as well as continuing to train Eri, having her test her Quirk on bugs and lizards.

By the time of the end of March, the word "Hospital" they got from Oboro turned out to be an essential clue in the investigation carried out by the Hero Public Safety Commission, who had Hawks infiltrate the Paranormal Liberation Front, the new villain organization that emerged from the union of the League of Villains and the Meta Liberation Army. For several months, Hawks leaked essential information about the PLF to the Commission: hideouts, members, plans, strength, structure, etc., and most importantly, the location of its leader, Tomura Shigaraki, in the Jaku General Hospital.

Therefore, the Commission organized a large force of Pro Heroes to take down the Paranormal Liberation Front for good. The day before the Raid was sent to commence, Shota and Eri, who are accompanied by Izuku, Ochaco, and Tsuyu, are approached by Mirio, with Tamaki, who reveals he learned about the plans for the Raid from Bubble Girl. He wants to be of help to everyone, and knowing about the progress Eri has had mastering her Quirk, asks if she can use it on him to restore his Quirk. Shota allows her to do so, and Eri happily accepts because it is the reason she's wanted to control it in the first place. It is a success and Mirio gets his Quirk back.

On the big day, Shota joins the team of heroes led by Endeavor in charge of storming the hospital. Before the raid commenced, he participates with other heroes in a meeting where Detective Naomasa informs them that Kyudai Garaki, the current board chairman of Jaku General Hospital, is Tomura's ally and the creator of all the Nomu. He also reports that he has no Quirk and there is a section of the hospital that only he can access.

The raid of the Jaku General Hospital begins, and the heroes quickly encounter Dr. Garaki in the corridors of the hospital. Kyudai is aghast at the unexpected appearance of the heroes and tries to flee, but Shota stumbles him with his Capturing Weapon and uses his Erasure on him proving Kyudai has a longevity Quirk. Shota ties up the Kyudai with his binding weapon and declares that this is revenge for everyone the doctor has messed with.

Suddenly, several Nomu tear through the floor and kill Kyudai, who it turns out not to be the real doctor, but a clone created with Double. The real Kyudai Garaki is in his secret lab and releases a horde of Nomu to fight the heroes as he tries to wake up Tomura from his stasis.

The hospital soon becomes a battlefield, with heroes and creatures fighting through hospital wards and corridors, although some heroes like Mirko and Crust manage to go ahead and storm the laboratory, where they have to face several High-End Nomu. During the battle, Shota helps Endeavor to defeat some Nomu, to the point the Flame Hero compliments him and invites him to join his agency. Shota rejects the offer, saying that he still has to take care of his students. Endeavor smiles in response as more Nomu approach.

After getting rid of minor Nomu, Shota, Present Mic and Endeavor run to the laboratory to assist them in battle, while the rest of heroes are in charge of defeating the rest of the creatures and evacuating the civilian hospital. First they meet Crust and three more heroes fighting against a High-End Nomu that blocks the entrance to the lab. Shota uses his Erasure to cancel the Nomu's Quirks and remove him from the entrance, so they can all enter the lab and help Mirko against three other High-Ends.

The "Woman" High-End takes notice of Eraser's Quirk and avoids his gaze, as Eraser Head wonders if the High-End figured out his Erasure. After getting far away enough from the Heroes, Woman combines her Liquification and Rupture Quirks to unleash multiple shots of liquid at the Heroes, having to be protected by Crust and his Shield Quirk.

During the confrontation, Mirko manages to damage the capsule in which Tomura is located before being injured and violently pushed back by one of the High-End. Despite her injuries, she yells at her allies to take down Kyudai and can't let Tomura awaken no matter what.

The fight continues, and Shota continues to use his Quirk to nullify the High-Ends until reinforcements arrive. He remembered how Woman escaped his eyesight and is probably fighting Endeavor, and as much as he wants to go after it, he can't go deeper into the lab because he is currently holding three of them back. He yells to X-Less and Present Mic to go on ahead of him. One High-End tries to stop them but is hit by a Ultimate Move by Crust. Shota tells Present Mic that he is counting on him as he makes his way through the lab.

With his Voice Quirk, Present Mic shatters Tomura's capsule completely before Dr. Garaki can wake him up, shortly after punching the doctor himself in retaliation for the damage he has done, especially to his friends. The reinforcements finally arrive and overwhelm the High-Ends, declaring that they finally win.

Despite having previously verified that his heart was not beating, Tomura Shigaraki awakens. Seeing the situation, he immediately uses his Decay, which spreads rapidly. The laboratory begins to crumble, and the heroes try to run away as fast as they can from the destruction. Ryukyu yells to Shota to grab on to her, as she was carrying several Heroes on her back. Just as Shota launched his Capturing Weapon to latch on, a High-End grabs him by the leg as it disintegrates.

Crust uses one of his Shoot Shield to cut the Nomu's hand to save him, but he's caught by the decaying wave. Shota can only watch in horror as Crust crumbles to dust, smiling and giving a thumbs up. Thanks to his sacrifice, Shota is one of the few heroes who manage to escape from the hospital before it ends completely destroyed.

The wave of decay is extinguished shortly after reaching the nearby city, where citizens are being evacuated by students, Deku being one of them. Endeavor, who had also escaped destruction, begins to attack Tomura, but Tomura is hardly interested in him. Endeavor radios Burnin to inform her that he is fighting Tomura, and for some reason the villain is heading to the city in search of something called "One For All".

Izuku overhears the conversation, and quickly realizes that Tomura has not only sensed him but plans on coming towards him, Izuku is quick to leave the city in order to protect his friends and the civilians, being followed by Katsuki. Izuku then uses the private channel to explain to Endeavor and everyone who is listening that he is Tomura's target.

Tomura catches up to Izuku and Katsuki, and before they can fight Gran Torino appears and takes the boys away, while Ryukyu attacks Tomura. Shota emerges from the dust cloud to cancel Tomura's Quirk, allowing Ryukyu to knock Tomura into the air.

Shota asks himself why Deku and Katsuki are there, wondering if Tomura is after them. Thinking back to Crust and his friend Oboro Shirakumo, Shota understands that they had sacrificed their lives so that he can be there to face Tomura. He says out loud to Tomura that he won't allow him to lay a rotten finger on his students. Tomura simply replies with how cool he is.

Due to the Nomu that grabbed ahold of him, Shota's leg is busted, so he's supported by Rock Lock and Manual, with the latter also controlling the water around his eyes to help him from blinking. Despite Shota erasing Tomura's Quirks, it turns out his body has been remodeled, providing him with near All Might-level strength, just like the Nomus, allowing him to still easily go toe-to-toe with Endeavor and Ryukyu in battle.

Things get more complicated when Tomura unleashes the surviving Nomus, known as the Near High-Ends, which distract most of the remaining Pro Heroes, while Tomura uses the opportunity to get rid of Shota himself. He thinks to himself how he can't die, because without him, there will be no one left to hold Tomura back, and that there's still so much he has to teach his students, thinking about Izuku, Katsuki, and everyone else in Class 1-A, plus Hitoshi. As he grabs his knife preparing to fight, he's surprised by the sudden reappearance of Izuku and Katsuki, halting Tomura.

Izuku says that with Tomura's Quirks erased, they can join the fight without worry of getting their Quirks stolen, especially with the rest of the Pros busy with the Near High-Ends, and that losing their teacher is the worst-case scenario, that it's their turn to help save the teacher that has watched over them for so long; Shota is shocked and touched by this declaration. Endeavor, Gran Torino, Izuku, and Katsuki continue their assault on Tomura while protecting Shota.

Despite all the beatings, Tomura still manages to remain conscious and fighting back, with Shota barely able to keep his eyes open and focused, while Rock Lock and Manual try to find some cover for him. Tomura manages to get a fatal punch right into Gran Torino's chest, shocking everyone, before he once again jumps away heading right for Shota. Ryukyu tries to halt him with her dragon hand, but he punches a hole right through it anyway.

An enraged Izuku shows up, completely binding him with Blackwhip to keep him steady, while Endeavor prepares to attack, but unbeknownst to everyone, Tomura has in his possession two Quirk-erasing bullets, one of which pointed directly at Shota.

Ryukyu notices the one in his hand warning the others about it, with Izuku attempting to stop him with a Smash, but while one is destroyed by Katsuki, the other Tomura successfully shoots through the hole in Ryukyu's hand, directly hitting Shota in the leg. However, thanks to Ryukyu's warning, and thinking about Eri, Shota is able to quickly and rationally use his knife to slice his leg off to prevent the rest of the drug from spreading. The completely disfigured Tomura can only respond that Shota "really is pretty cool."

Despite this, Tomura manages to use a shock wave to propel him forward away from everyone, grabbing hold of Shota's face, ready to crush it. Just then, he is saved by Shoto Todoroki, using his ice to halt him in place, while Izuku provides Tomura with a punch to the gut before going to make sure Shota is alright. However, Shota finally succumbs to the pain, closing his eyes as he's knocked unconscious, with Tomura slowly starting to regenerate as all his Quirks return to him.

Rock Lock and Manual tend to Shota's wounds using his binding cloth, with the former telling Izuku to run now that Erasure is no longer in effect, but an even more enraged Izuku refuses to stand down. Izuku then realizes that Tomura's body is incomplete and can't handle the full power of All For One, so before he can execute another Decay shockwave toward everyone, Izuku leaps into the air, utilizing Blackwhip and his newly unlocked Float to bring everyone with him away from the destruction. He returns the rest back to the ground while Izuku keeps Tomura in the air to prevent him from using Decay again. Shoto goes to assist in helping Shota and Gran Torino with first aid.

Katsuki, Shoto, and Endeavor soon head back up into the air to finish the battle for good, telling Rock Lock to take care of Shota and the others. The plan fails, with Tomura continuing to fight back thanks to some assistance from All For One himself. Tenya Ida and Nejire Hado show up to join the fight, helping Rock Lock and Manual escort the critically injured Shota, Gran Torino and Ryukyu, off the battlefield, who are taken in and treated for their injuries.

Alongside most of the other critically injured participants in the war, he is taken to Central Hospital to be treated. After a couple of days, he has regained consciousness, alongside a visiting Present Mic, with his right eye bandaged up alongside his cut-off right leg. The doctor tells him that he and the others would've ended up much worse if it wasn't for those who prioritized their safety.

During this recovery period, the two learn that one of the fatalities during the war was Midnight, with Present Mic mourning over her, and Shota asking how everyone else is doing. In the aftermath of all the events, with the cities erupting into chaos and after many Pro Heroes have retired, Shota is one of them with the resolve to continue fighting.