Meta Liberation Army Arc

The Meta Liberation Army Arc is the sixteenth story arc in My Hero Academia, as well as the seventh story arc in the Rise of Villains Saga. The League of Villains are the protagonists of this arc and the title of the series shifts to "My Villain Academia".

All For One's personal confidant has given Tomura a near-impossible challenge that, if he can beat it, will prove he is worthy of being his master‘s successor. Meanwhile, the Meta Liberation Army, a group that opposes Quirk restriction laws, has kidnapped Giran in an effort to lure the League of Villains into a trap, not wanting them to become more infamous than Destro, the leader of the original Meta Liberation Army.

Two promising heroes
In early December one Sunday morning U.A. High School's Heights Alliance, Class 1-A are celebrating (or complaining about) the arrival of the snowy weather. Hanta wonders aloud when Shoto and Katsuki will be getting back, and Izuku and Tenya mention that they left for the final lesson of the provisional license course, also saying that they would return by 6 o’clock.

At the training facility, Gang Orca and his sidekicks prepare to carry out the final lesson for those present, stating that if they succeed they will finally obtain their Provisional Hero Licenses.

A few hours later, on a Sunday afternoon, a group of villains know as the Cider House prepare to carry out a major robbery on the streets. Riding a wave of carbonated water, the thieves steal jewelry, purses, and other valuables from innocent patrons. They had planned to attack at that time taking advantage of the fact that on a weekend there are no heroes on patrol. Their plan goes smoothly until they cross paths with two fledgling heroes.

On their way back from their final provisional license training, Shoto and Katsuki notice the commotion as they ride past in a car with All Might. Since there are no heroes around, the two students decide to take charge of the thieves. All Might tries to dissuade them since they’ve only just earned their provisional licenses, but they pay no heed and attack the villains nonetheless, making use of their new privileges.

While the two heroes approach the villains, All Might directs the civilians away from the battle scene. Shoto tells the villains that they shouldn't steal people's belongings and forms a giant ice wall to block off any means of escape for the villains. However, the gang's leader easily breaks through Shoto's ice with his carbonation control Quirk. The leader proceeds to explain that his group had studied the area's patrol patterns in preparation for their robbery and that they are determined to not be stopped by high school students.

The leader calls for his gang to run away. Katsuki is able to KO several of the gang members as they flee. The leader is shocked by Katsuki's capabilities. However, he is able to fend off Katsuki by using high powered jets of carbonated liquid from his gauntlets. The leader notes that his gauntlets are too strong. He slips and falls from the blow back sending a stream of carbonate crashing into a lightpole. An astonished bystander tries to take a picture of the snowy scene as the lightpole falls down causing All Might to save her. Katsuki blows up the lightpole so that it doesn't hit the bystander and All Might. Katsuki reprimands the woman for her careless actions.

Shoto notes that the leader and his gauntlets are becoming too much and decides to unleash his full power. Shoto uses his Flashfreeze Heatwave technique, launching a powerful blast that effectively knocks the leader out. Katsuki angrily points out that the move Shoto performed was the same one he did during his fight with Izuku during the U.A. Sports Festival. Shoto responds by asking if all the suspects were gathered and if the bystander was hurt. Katsuki confirms that everyone was captured and no one was hurt.

Following Katsuki and Shoto's first battle since getting their licenses, All Might brings the Pro Hero Slidin' Go to deal with the rest. Slidin' Go notices that the defeat of villains was thanks to Katsuki and Shoto. Katsuki even managed to take back the stolen goods before he exploded the villains. Amazed by their capabilities he praises and hugs the two, saying they will make top heroes one day.

The gauntlet of the leader's mysteriously explodes and disintegrates causing Katsuki to be alarmed. Slidin' Go notes that it's to be expected from inferior black market products. All Might congratulates the duo for a doing a great job before departing.

The resurgence of the Meta Liberation Army
While all this is happening, the TV is broadcasting a commercial of the Detnerat Company. In said commercial, the President of the company, Rikiya Yotsubashi, appears, reminding his viewers that the rise of Quirks caused changes in the manufacturing industry as making mass items became obsolete since there would be people with very varying body types including multiple limbs, anthropomorphic animals, people made of different matter than just flesh, etc. From this chaotic situation the Detnerat Company emerged, specialized in by making individually tailored items for whoever needed them. And the Detnerat president announces that now the company will also be dedicated to manufacturing support items for heroes.

Once the commercial it’s over, the scene is set in the office of Rikiya, who is talking to his employee Miyashita about the commercial. Rikiya of bemoans about how large his forehead looks in it. Miyashita jokes about it, making the president laugh. Rikiya discuss the company's prospects in the hero support market, and Miyashita notes that the company has a lot to overcome due to their newness in the market.

His boss points out Detnerat is at least the lead in 'Meta Ability-related' goods. Miyashita is confused about the term 'Meta Ability'. Rikiya corrects himself to say 'Quirks' and shows Miyashita his copy of the Meta Liberation War by Destro. Miyashita tells him that he had also read it, but he believes Destro was a terrorist whose unjustified actions caused the death of innocent people. He also criticizes the literary style as pretentious.

Without warning, Rikiya wraps his arms around Miyashita's body and begins to question him on his family. Miyashita answers that his mother is deceased as his boss starts to squeeze on his neck. As he squeezes, he tells Miyashita that he is disappointed with his view and had considered introducing him to the members of the Meta Liberation Army. Miyashita tries to plead with his boss, but the latter snaps his neck, causing Miyashita to fall dead on the floor. Rikiya is seen shedding tears at his act while remarking on the shame, stating that he won't forget Miyashita.

Details regarding the emergence of Quirks and how a peaceful coexistence was planned and how others believed that freely using their abilities was a basic right and anything other than that was suppression are revealed. This belief gained traction and led to the formation of the Meta Liberation Army led by Destro. Destro's capture and eventual suicide are mentioned, but also, unbeknownst to the public, the fact that he produced a child who is Rikiya Yotsubashi is mentioned too. For years, Rikiya had been working to gather enough power, influence, and supporters for the new Meta Liberation Army.

Hours later, the CEO of Detnerat meets with his colleagues to discuss about several matters, being the most important being the issue of organizations threatening to overtake Destro's name, specifically the meddling of the League of Villains and its increasing prominence. Rikiya swears on Destro's name that they will wipe out the League of Villains.

The meeting between the members of the Army continue. The President mentions that the products he is leaking to the black market are being monitored and are designed to self-destruct so they cannot to be traced back to the Detnerat Company and interrupt the company's research. Skeptic, A member of the Meta Liberation Army remarks that the guess the President wanted has arrived.

As the guards walk in badly beaten-up Giran the member states that Giran has not talked nor revealed any of his clients though he is known to help the League of Villains with supplies and recruits and therefor surely has valuable information. Giran mocks the President's face while revealing his irritation at a big and legitimate company entering his market. The President asks for his price. Giran replies that he doesn't do business with people he doesn't respect nor would he sell out his customers all while avoiding confirming his associations with the League. He laughs that the President should try approaching him again the right way.

With a somewhat manic expression, the President responds that the two will be spending a plenty of time together.

The Will of Tomura Shigaraki
One month prior, during the time of the new Hero ranking announcements, the League of Villains have seen better days, forced to commit common acts of crime to survive against other villain organizations. They invade the Church of a cult of anti-abnormality bigots known as the Creature Rejection Clan, where they hope to steal and sell valuables. The CRC members are disgusted at they intrusion into their temple, especially with the presence of Spinner, but the villains ignore them and start rifling through their valuables.

The CRC then attempts to force out the League but Tomura retaliates by blocking a member's attack. Tomura tells the CRC that they will leave as soon as they finish collecting anything valuable. Seeing the league desecrating their sacred place angers the radical bigots and they charge at the villains. A short scuffle ensues between the two groups, which ends with the CRC completely wiped out by the League.

After the CRC's defeat, the League continues its search for valuables. As Twice comments on religion lacking profitability now, Himiko notes that one of her needles broke during the fight. Mr. Compress also reveals that his prosthetic arm is need of repair and asks if he should request a new one from Giran. Tomura reminds him the lack of money the League currently has.

The League returns to their worn-down hideout. Spinner questions Tomura on how long the League will be squatting. Mr. Compress comments that at least with the Yakuza they could be fine dining and that their current situation is bad for all those who idolize them. The acquired jewelry is proven to be fake by Twice and Himiko. Dabi arrives at the hideout and asks why he's the only one recruiting new members for the league. Twice retorts that Dabi never recruits anyone but just burns them. Dabi replies that they were trash recruits.

Tomura gloomily notes that it has been about a month since Kurogiri was captured by the Pro Heroes. Tomura recalls Kurogiri informing him the "power" All For One left behind and wondering if he should retrieve it to advance the League. Tomura laments on the loss of Kurogiri and his attempts to find All For One's doctor. Himiko askes what the doctor is like. Tomura explains that the doctor was All For One's personal physician, and is a really cautious man, only communicating via radio or computer and is responsible for the creation of the Nomu.

Having lost patience, Spinner begins to shout at Tomura, questioning him what direction he's aiming for and what his plans are. He then reveals his early life was living among people who thought of him as a freak and doing anything about it was futile and was filled with nothing but emptiness. Spinner points out the only reason he joined the League was due to Stain's ideology and his desire to change society.

The argument is short lived and abruptly interrupted by a mysterious force, causing the ground to shake. Tomura and his allies immediately evacuate the crumbling building and are immediately confronted by Gigantomachia, who emerges from underground. Fascinated, Tomura dawns his mask and realizes this is the power Kurogiri went to retrieve. He believes this man is the secret weapon All For One left behind.

After setting down his radio and asks if Tomura is truly the successor of All For One, Gigantomachia challenges the League to see whether they are worthy of his loyalty. Gigantomachia effortlessly overpowers the League of Villains despite being outnumbered. He manages to injure Tomura, Himiko, Twice, and Compress, crushing the latter in his fist. The hulking villain is dismayed at their performance, tearfully crying out that Tomura's too weak to be a successor.

In the middle of the confrontation between the League of Villains and Gigantomachia, a voice calls out from the radio. Spinner questions whether if it is the doctor they have been looking for. Tomura confirms that it's All For One's doctor. The doctor asks Tomura if he and his friends are doing well. Tomura replies 'fine' but they are about to become 'mincemeat'. At that moment, an emotional and raging Gigantomachia interrupts, pounding his arms through the ground and creating a shockwave that destroys the League's hideout and sends its members flying. He bawls out that he cannot accept Tomura even though he wants to.

The doctor interjects to reveal that the hulking villain is a big supporter and confidant of All For One and once served as his bodyguard. He continues to say that Gigantomachia has endless stamina and needed no Quirk enhancements to complete duties assigned to him. The doctor notes that, after being weaken in his battle with All Might., All For One hid Gigantomachia as a means to ensure his dreams would be carried out.

Dabi comments that Gigantomachia isn't a great gift. The doctor agrees replying with Gigantomachia is 'loyal to a fault' and that it hurts him that Tomura isn't All For One's equivalent. Dabi unleashes a torrent of flame against the beast but Gigantomachia simply brushes it off. Before the giant prepares smash again, the doctor calls out 'Machia' and plays a recording of All For One's voice to calm him down. Gigantomachia nuzzles and purrs at the radio while simultaneously quieting down.

An irritated Tomura says that they don't want Gigantomachia. The doctor replies that he can be useful in the future and that Kurogiri has been babying Tomura for too long. Suddenly, black ooze, similar in the Kamino Incident, the emerges from the League's mouths. They are transported to secret laboratory with multiple testing chambers with Nomus inside, and the Doctor hiding in the shadows.

Dabi immediately notices that those Nomu are much different from previous ones. The excited doctor confirms that the Nomus are different from the 'low and mid-level' Nomus. They are 'High-End Nomu' and his finest. Tomura begins to ask the doctor if he can duplicate the Quirk-Destroying Bullets.

Mr. Compress says that he can't see the doctor. The doctor, spooked by this, withdraws into a dark tunnel.The Doctor apologizes and explains that they are not to approach him unless they want to be transported back to Gigantomachia. The doctor continues with that he too is a close confidant of All For One and that he goes by the alias Daruma Ujiko. Daruma confesses that he summoned Tomura out of respect for All For One saying his life, work and his Nomus, were all offered to him.

However, he states that Tomura has only been given the scraps believing him unworthy of handling more nor has he accomplished anything to prove otherwise. Then Daruma asks Tomura why he should help him. Tomura begins to answer Daruma's question of what does he have to show him. He starts with that he doesn't remember much of his life before meeting master and Daruma.

Flashbacks are shown of Tomura using his Quirk on his family. In the flashbacks, All For One encounters a homeless young Tomura. All For One, calls out to Tomura, by his real name, Tenko, saying it must have hurt that no came to save you despite that you ran hoping to be saved. All For One embraces a crying Tenko while giving the question, 'who decided to make the world this way'.

He takes Tenko home declaring that from now on he will be his master. Daruma enters with the remains of Tenko's family (all hands) noting that Tenko's Quirk is rare and never before seen. The memories of his family and his frustrations at what happened compel Tenko to become violently sick and in shock. Daruma questions All For One if he should modify Tenko. All For One replies no and that he will teach him how to take his feelings and frustrations and give them purpose.

Back at Daruma's laboratory, Tomura confesses that he felt empty before meeting All For One. He also confesses that his hands make him feel both nauseous and at peace yet his heart feels heavy which causes his rage. He explains that it's this juxtaposition of feelings that makes him hate everything and want to destroy everything. Tomura tells that he will show Daruma heaven and hell if he will help.

Laughing, Daruma responds that it's a childish dream but is impressed by how serious Tomura is in his dream. Daruma agrees nonetheless. Mr. Compress notes how easy it was to convince the doctor while Himiko Toga questions if destroying everything includes what she loves. Tomura replies that they should get what they want as well which gives the other members relief.

Daruma admits that the plan was to always help but he wanted to see Tomura's development. He also admits that he cannot help until they get Gigantomachia to submit. Dabi interrupts saying he will not go back to fight Gigantomachia plus he has a good potential ally waiting. Daruma interjects that Dabi can stay back to help him test out his High-End Nomus. Daruma sends the remaining League of Villains members back to Gigantomachia at Tomura's request using Johnny.

A resolved Tomura proclaims to Gigantomachia that the 'future king' has returned. Intrigued, Gigantomachia replies that a king should inspire dread, be admired, and be strong. The second confrontation starts.

Declaration of War
Over a month and a half of first making contact with Daruma Ujiko, Tomura and his subordinates have been fighting Gigantomachia all along. The members take turns assisting Tomura in battle. Tomura, being All For One's successor, is Gigantomachia's main target and doesn't care that other members wander off.

However, this proves to be futile as Gigantomachia is able to fight for 48 hours and 44 minutes straight without end and his body grows in size during battle. He sleeps for three hours before resuming. He reveals to the League of Villains that he has a heightened sense of hearing and smell. This makes it difficult to attack Gigantomachia even in his sleep. Keeping his word, Daruma refuses to fully help the League until Gigantomachia submits. He gives them a one-time meager allowance.

It's mid-December, Tomura, Twice, and Mr. Compress try to ambush Gigantomachia in the air, but Gigantomachia counters with a powerful shockwave that sends them reeling back. Tomura and the others survive the onslaught and Gigantomachia eventually falls asleep again.

On their way to meet with the other members, Spinner reflects on how the League no longer aligns with Stain's ideals. He questions Himiko on why she is still with the League. She responds that she still loves Stain, Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco Uraraka too and that she wants to 'become' them. Spinner notes how carefree she is. They come across Tomura, Twice and Mr. Compress ragged but resting.

Himiko checks on Tomura's condition and her leader rests with a wicked smile on his face. He claims Gigantomachia has gotten much slower since when they first fought and truly believes he's closer to getting him to submit. Spinner notes how Tomura's eyes still possessed the look of a determined boy chasing after his dreams'.

At that moment, Twice receives a call from Giran, who for unknown reasons hasn't answered the League calls for weeks. A frustrated Mr. Compress wants to know if his damaged prosthetic arm is insured. Split, Twice notes that Giran has been very good him since introducing him to the League, but the first thing he does when responding to the call is to reproach Giran for not been picking up their calls for a long time. However, an unknown voice apologizes on behalf of the broker, because he is not responsible for that.

The voice on the other end speaks in a different voice and Compress wonders if Giran is using a voice changer, but Twice realizes that the interlocutor is someone else and asks what happened to Giran. The voice answers with 'check the news'. Compress uses his own phone to do that. The news talks about the mysterious appearance of five severed fingers of a hand and five pieces of clothing in five different location: Central Fukuoka, the Central High, the Shie Hassaikai Compound, Hosu City Terminal, and at Ground Zero in Kamino Ward. Mr. Compress notes that all the locations are where the League has been.

The voice on the phone introduces itself as the Grand Commander of the Meta Liberation Army, Re-Destro. Tomura jokes if they are another retro freak organization that wants to make a comeback and ride the League's popularity and questions if it is because of the book. Re-Destro replies that it is the Army that initiated the League's popularity wave.

Twice interrupts to ask what Re-Destro has done with Giran and what does he want. Re-Destro answers that Giran is alive. He informs the League that Meta Liberation Army seeks to free all Meta-Humans by dismantling the current framework of society and rebuild it so that all Meta-Humans 'can be themselves and use their abilities as they see fit'. Mr. Compress comments that he doesn't see why the should oppose the Army. Himiko questions if they are going to help the Army like they helped the Yakuza. Tomura answers that Re-Destro should 'liberate the broker' and call back because he's busy.

Re-Destro continues with that he won't let the broker go because he's allowed them to gain valuable information of the League. Re-Destro commends Giran for his resistance, destroying his client list and refusing to talk or emit emotion even while they chopped off his fingers. However, the Army was able to recover the deleted list. Re-Destro explains that his Army has waited patiently for generations while spreading its roots far and wide and amassing over 100,000 ready to act liberation warriors. Some members of the Army include Tomoyasu Chikazoku, a board member of leading information technology company, Feel Good; Koku Hanabata, leader of the Hearts and Mind party; and Chitose Kizuki, Publishing Executive Director of Shoowaysha.

Spinner is shocked by Re-Destro's claims and thinks he is just bluffing, but Re-Destro immediately informs them that he knows they are deep in Niigata mountainside. Twice becomes alarmed and throws his phone but Re-Destro proclaims is too late and his satellites have already locked in their location and will track them no matter where they go. He warns that all the Heroes will be on them with a simple phone call. Tomura thanks Re-Destro for the warning and asks what he wants.

Re-Destro explains that he wants the revolution to be led by the Meta Liberation army but the League's popularity is interfering. He proclaims that the League's destruction at the hands of the Meta Liberation Army will make the second coming of the Army official. That is why he challenges them to go to Deika City in Aichi Prefecture if he wants to get Giran back. He ends the conversation, giving Tomura two choices: 1.) stand against the Army and be destroyed or 2.) do nothing and be captured by the heroes when he gives their location.

The Revival Celebration
The members of the League begin to wonder if Re-Destro's threats and boasts are real or only bluff, but Twice emphatically demands they save Giran. He continues with saying that Giran gave him a place to belong and that they must go and save him. Himiko Toga interjects that the Meta Liberation Army could be lying and that Giran could already be dead. Mr. Compress urges Twice to calm down while pointing out that Twice wants the group to "plunge headlong into unknown danger". Tomura removes Twice's mask to shut him up and tells everyone he has a plan to solve his problems, ans radios the doctor.

Daruma comments how the League is stirring up bygone groups like the Army. Mr. Compress asks if he can send a High-End Nomu, but the doctor responds that it's not possible because they are not ready yet. Shigaraki tells him that he had no intention of using them, and asks how long before Gigantomachia wakes up. Mr. Compress answers two hours and thirty-five minutes. Tomura asks the location of Dabi from the doctor in which he responds on the border between Mie and Shiga prefectures. Tomura requests that the doctor warps them to Aichi.

Alarmed, Spinner questions if they are really going into the Army's trap. Tomura responds that after more than a month fighting he learned that Gigantomachia isn't invincible just highly powered, and formulates his plan to kills two birds with one stone: they'll attack Deika City, the base of the MLA, to rescue Giran, and attract Gigantomachia to Shigaraki after he wakes up from one of his naps, in this way setting their two opponents against each other and let the Army weaken Gigantomachia while the latter destroys the former,.

The doctor yells how underhanded Tomura is being and wonders if Re-Destro was bluffing. Tomura replies he just doesn't care. Spinner is concerned that they're charging into a trap but Tomura plans on using the liberation army's numbers to wear down Gigantomachia's insane stamina. Tomura returns Jin's mask and says the liberation army will never know what hit them.

A few minutes later, the entire League of Villains meet up atop a hill overlooking Deika City. Since there is still an hour and fourty minutes until Gigantomachia wake up, Mr. Compress notes they are going to have to fight and the task will not be easy. Dabi's annoyed they dragged him into their rescue mission and this angers Twice. Himiko notices someone approaching the group and everybody ready to attack. It turns out to be an escort, the Pro Hero Slidin' Go, to guide the League into town and meet with Re-Destro.

As they walk through the city, the League notes how empty the town is, except for an occasional pro Hero watching them. Tomura realizes what is happening. Before leaving, Slidin' Go states that the town isn't his usual location but today is a big exception. The group is greeted by Trumpet and Curious. Koku confirms the Deika Cityis a liberated district where the majority of residents, including heroes, align themselves with the Liberation Army. Then he announces the start of the Meta Liberation Army's Revival Celebration.

Suddenly, dozens of citizens acting as warriors for liberation ambush the six League of Villains members. Cameras are seen capturing the battle. Gesturing to a tower, Koku comments that Giran is with Grand Commander, Re-Destro. Twice is irked by the Army's lie of handing over Giran if the League showed while Tomura proclaims that Koku is the mini-boss and calls for his group to move onward towards the tower, while killing several army goons. Himiko starts to run but the ground beneath her explodes, causing her to fall. Uninterested with the other five villains, Curious confronts Himiko and demands an interview covering her descent into madness, but Himiko angrily rejects it.

Meanwhile, in Deika's central tower, a bound Giran interjects that Re-Destro has made two mistakes: he won't be treated like a damsel in distress and that the tranquility of the city will be destroyed if the League of Villains releases Nomu. Re-Destro refutes Giran's last claim by concluding with great success that the League currently cannot use Nomus.

Bloody Love
Down below, the League splits apart while combating the Meta Liberation Army warriors. Spinner notes the warriors' skills. Curious comments that the warriors have been training their minds and bodies for the Army's cause. She continues that it's irritating that the League, with no great cause or ideology, has garnered such attention. Curious's attention turns to Himiko Toga and asks if Himiko is interested in being interviewed. Curious admits she's intrigued by Himiko's story--"a girl gone mad".

While boasting about satisfying her curiosity, one of Curious's men gets his neck cut open by a knife thrown by Himiko. Surprised, she looks around to find that Himiko has hidden her presence and disappeared. Himiko reappears above, diving at her armed with another knife but is countered by Curious's subordinates, sending her crashing through a bar and Curious warns her to watch her step. A small explosion occurs resulting from Curious's Landmine Quirk, which allows her to transform anything she touches into an explosive.

Her followers try to finish Himiko off while she's injured, but the live-wire villain counters with a four-pronged attack using the needles from her bloodsucking gear. Himiko attempts to suck in their blood and disguise herself to blend in, but the ingested blood explodes inside her, seriously injuring her, destroying her gear and leaving her body bloodied and battered. Curious states that she came prepared to avoid Himiko's tricks in order for their "interview" to go unhindered.

The injured Himiko manages to escape the bar, but Curious's subordinates keep attacking her. As she fights, Curious reveals that Himiko is the first daughter of the Toga family, born August 7; once described as cheerful and well-mannered but disappeared after her middle school graduation and is currently 17. Curious demands to know why Himiko left a normal life behind to become a serial killer while stating Himiko's story will benefit the Army, and signals for her men to stop. Finally, answering Curious question about normal life, Himiko replies that for her it is normal.

Himiko begins to remember her past. When she was a child she was fascinated by blood due to her Quirk, leading her to kill and suck the blood of birds and proudly display the bloody bodies to her parents. Disturbed and disgusted with her behavior, her parents brought her to a Quirk counselor which amounted to telling her to suppress her impulses for the sake of looking normal. Himiko grew up to become a young girl without ever showing her bloody instincts, and her classmates all thought of her as a bright and happy young woman.

However, she was really only wearing a mask until the day she snapped, unable to hold back the impulses any longer. She witnessed a boy attending her school named Saito, fighting at school and getting covered in bruises and blood. Awakening to her repressed "abnormal" feelings and tendencies, Himiko experienced what she believed to be a crush on him. One day, Himiko stab him using a box cutter, then drink his blood with a straw as she had a look of ecstasy. Soon after, she disappeared and hid from both the police and Pro Heroes, as she was now a wanted suspect due to the attack.

Back to the present, the confrontation between Curious and Himiko continues, the former remarking on how fascinating it is that Himiko thinks she lives a normal life. She tells Himiko that she’s the embodiment of the dark side of the hero society. A beaten-up Himiko falls to the floor and Curious pityingly walks over to her and sits beside her, beginning to talk once again about how unfortunate Himiko has been because of her Quirk. Curious kneels over Himiko and consoles her. She blames Quirk counseling for failing to understand Himiko's natural admiration for blood. She believes Himiko has worn a mask to suppress her true feelings and be everyone else's "normal".

Irritated by her enemies prying, Himiko draws her knife and attacks. Curious counters using a bracelet she is wearing that transforms into a weapon, Curious Flattener, blasts Himiko's face with an explosion, sending her reeling back in agony. The Meta Liberation Army leader continues her speech, saying that Himiko’s “normal” and the ideals of the Army aren’t much different. She says that that’s why Himiko will become a martyr to show the world the cause of the Meta Liberation Army, and as the other members of the Army surround her and Chitose, the leader tells her to die so that she can become a tragedy. Chitose asks Himiko if any of her hypotheses are correct.

The injured villain tries to flee, but she's hammered away at by other warriors Quirks. Himiko refuses to believe she's miserable and only believes that she's happy sucking the blood of the people she loves. She takes out a small vile of blood and transforms into Ochaco Uraraka. An excited Curious noticed the transformation, and exclaims that Himiko’s going to make her cry. She starts listing the details of Transformation, and adds that Himiko must have transformed into Ochaco because she wants to die looking cute.

Curious asks for a word from the villain, but Himiko screams her rejection, reaching out and touching the Army leader as she thinks about the trust Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco share, and the fact that she also wants to be like that. Curious tries to finish Himiko off with the Curious Flattener, but suddenly, she starts rising upwards. A member of the Army calls out to her in confusion, and Himiko begins to dart around the members, touching them all with the pads on her fingers. She explains that the reason they are all floating is because Himiko has access to Ochaco’s Zero Gravity.

Bewildered, Curious assumes that Himiko's fear of death has allowed her Quirk to spontaneously evolve in power. With half of Ochaco's face disintegrates, signaling Himiko reaching her limit, she replies to Curious that she’s wrong and that Himiko only wants to "love" even more. Chitose begins saying that this would be her best headline ever before Himiko deactivates Zero Gravity, sending Chitose and her henchmen plummeting bloodily into the ground.

As Himiko walks away, she laughs to herself about how beaten up she is, comparing herself to Izuku. She hides in a shed, collapsing from a lack of strength and blood loss. She falls into unconsciousness after telling herself she feels closer to the people she loves.

The clash continues
In the top of the tower, Re-Destro muses about Himiko's tragic background, commenting how odd it is that society insists on conforming despite humanity moving beyond the point of normal to the public by using Himiko. Skeptic walks in informing him of Curious' death. With tears coming from his eyes, Re- Destro reacts with on how life was precious to her and the other warriors death.

Skeptic continues that the footage cannot be used because Himiko does not fit with their 'tragic heroine' narrative. Giran questions the use of footage. Skeptic grabs his face and begins to mock him for not understanding the situation. Nonetheless, Skeptic explains that the cameras are to help show the need for everyday people to be able to use their Quirks especially in the absence of Heroes. Giran responds by asking if anything will change and calls them insane. Re-Destro comments that it's everyone else that is mad and criticizes Giran for his lack of imagination.

Meanwhile, down below, the remaining League of Villains members are still battling the Meta Liberation Army warriors. Spinner asks how much longer it’ll be until Gigantomachia wakes, and Mr. Compress tells him he’ll take another hour and twenty minutes. Twice realizes that Himiko is missing.

Trumpet moves onto the battlefield in his campaign car and announces that Curious has died in battle, shocking the Army goons. Then, he communicates that the Supreme Commander pleas that Curious' sacrifice not be in vain. Inspired into fanatical fervor, a large group of soldiers charges at Tomura Shigaraki.

Tomura's vision beings to deform. He notes that when he gets sleepy, things that are normally stationary, come to life and he starts to hear things not there as if his whole body is 'glitching'. He gets a brief flashback to when his older sister Hana showing him a picture of his grandmother, who was a hero.

Back in the present, Tomura becomes irritated at not being able to see the entirety of the flashback. He comments that it makes him sick as he flips across a brick fence. Tomura touches an individual man in the attacking mass and he begins to disintegrate. The decay continues through the mass of people until everyone is reduced to dust.

Seeing Tomura take out a crowd, Dabi decides to up his own kill count. However, Geten nearly slams him with two giant ice hands. Dabi warns his opponent that he's gotten stronger recently, but also admits he knows his opponent is tough as well. Geten replies why the League's only wide-range fighter hasn't used his flames yet, and suggests that he might have issues with using his Meta Abilities.

Annoyed, Dabi unleashes his blue flames on Geten and reminds him that ice melts. Geten's ice is destroyed and as he falls he calmly says that this could be a problem. As Geten continues to fall, he summons ice from a nearby convenience store using his Quirk. While riding on top of an ice dragon, Geten tells Dabi that he can manipulate all types of ice. The figure explains that he never needed to go to school, and instead spent all of his time training his Quirk.

The full power of their elements collide and split the battlefield for all the other nearby villains. Mr. Compress almost ends up burned by the flames, and complains to Dabi for not taking into account his surroundings. When trying to determine the position of each member of the League, he realizes that Twice is not with him.

Twice's bad day
Following Himiko Toga's brutal skirmish with Curious, Twice finds her bloodied and unconscious body inside a shed. Horrified, Twice's split personalities argue over whether or not the girl will survive with her grievous injuries. The "good" side prevails and he bursts out in tears because she won't wake up, telling how much he cares about her and the League of Villains as they gave him a place to belong.

In the Central Tower, Skeptic is watching the entire scene of Twice and Toga and had sent a group to their location, eager to capture Twice and kill Toga to avenge Curious's death. Knowing Twice's trauma, Skeptic used his Anthropomorph Quirk to create human puppets with the same exact face as Jin. When Twice notices the presence of the puppets, his face adopts a grimace of horror, reawakening his trauma of the clones he created with his own quirk killing each other. Twice screams in terror, while the puppets pounce on him and remove his mask.

Once they make contact, he sends puppets of Twice to ambush them and has them attempt to murder Himiko and procure Twice for future plans. However, his actions allow Twice to overcome his inner demons and overwhelm the puppets.

The streets are soon filled with clones of Twice, as Re-Destro becomes shocked that Twice has overcome his trauma and comments on how Skeptic failed and deems it a rare sight but the latter states he has a plan and leaves while Giran remarks on their loss of numbers because of Twice. Rikiya admits he is correct but reveals he has an ace to help and wishes his comrade Geten luck in his endeavors.

Afterwards, Re-Destro is confronted by clones of Twice and the latter taunts him on his balding head. Annoyed, Re-Destro remarks that Twice's puns lack the comedy that Miyashita has.

Twice's clones attack him but he uses his Quirk to overcome them and push them back. Re-Destro also reveals that he never intended to kill Giran but promises to do so if they continue to stand against him. Re-Destro also reveals the origins and goals of his father's ambitions and how he intends to make it reality. Re-Destro then asks if he really thinks they'll beat him before he overhears from the clone of Tomura that disaster is coming when the real Tomura was able to reach the tower and destroys it with a single touch. Re-Destro survives the fall and finally comes face to face with Tomura who recognizes from the Detnerat commercial and Re-Destro remarks that he won't get his answer before he readies for a fight.

Battle of Leaders
Activating his Quirk, Re-Destro increases his size while Tomura taunts him on dwindling numbers and asks him where his bravado when he called the league went. In response, Re-Destro voices his anger before he and Tomura start to fight with Re-Destro starting to seize Tomura's hand and snap it for killing many of his subordinates.

While taunting Tomura, Re-Destro unknowingly destroys some of the hands on Tomura's suit. This triggers Tomura's instincts, allowing him to be able to decay part of his hand by using only two fingers. This phenomenon surprises and causes him to throw Tomura away immediately, Re-Destro wonders he received wrong information about Decay, since it is assumed that Tomura needs his five fingers to activate it. However, he realizes that Tomura is in the process of fully awakening his powers, just like his subordinate Geten from a previous event. When Tomura dashes towards him, he realizes that he is far more nimble and quick then he was back at Kamino Ward and as such far more dangerous. Resolving to end the situation, Re-Destro decides he's done playing around and proceeds to bulk up his body at 80% Liberation, causing his body to contort and bulge until he becomes demonic like in nature. He then releases his Super Move Stress Output Burden that tears through several city blocks in an attempt to kill Tomura.

The Birth of a growing Evil
Tomura recalls his past, when he was Tenko Shimura and lived with his family. However, it is revealed he was often punished by his father Kotaro Shimura for his fascination with heroes and his father responded by putting him outside. Tenko did not seem to have a Quirk but he suffered from unknown physical changes to his body. However, his mother and grandparents were always there for him and encouraged him, as did his sister who showed him a picture of their father and grandmother, who they learned was a hero.

Unfortunately, Kotaro discovered this and punished his son, while also shaming heroes for protecting others and abandoning their families. Tenko's suffering was watched by his other relatives, who he begged for help but they could only witness it in horror. While outside, Tenko confided in the family dog of how he hated everyone for leaving him to suffer.

In the present, Re-Destro is surprised to see Tomura not only survive but was unaffected from his Stress Output Burden. He is shocked to realize that, before the attack could hit him, Tomura touched and destroyed it. As this happens, several members of the army are attacked by a rampaging Gigantomachia who they assume was hidden by the league. Skeptic attempts to contact Re-Destro who is so caught up in battle with Tomura that he ignores Skeptic's warning.

The Birth of Tomura Shigaraki
In another flashback, a young Tenko was clutching onto his dog, before Tenko's Decay Quirk activated, causing the dog to crumble in his hands. Afterward, a guilty Hana came outside to apologize to Tenko for not standing up for him but proceeds to run away in fear after seeing their dog dead next to him. A frantic Tenko tries to reach for her, he ends up disintegrating her by accident.

Tenko's grandparents and mother ran outside to see what was happening and Tenko ended up killing them when his Decay Quirk spread in his panic. As this occurs, Kotaro came outside and saw the chaos, Tenko ran to him for help but his scared father would grab some garden tools to protect himself and order him to stop. This proves to be a mistake, as an enraged Tenko charged at his father with full intent to kill him and touched his face; ultimately the spreading decay ended up destroying the entire house. Tenko would relish in ending his father’s abuse.

Shackles are broken
Following the deaths of his family, an orphaned Tenko was left to fend for himself on the streets. Tomura recalled that people often passed by him but never offered to help him, because of his ominous appearance and assuming that a hero would take care of it, leaving him to be ignored. Tomura would begin to think this was punishment for his actions, as the memories slowly faded into the recesses of his mind. Eventually, a man named All For One saved him, blaming society for the reason he was not saved sooner.

All For One used this incident as a means of stimulating Tenko's newfound hatred for heroes and began grooming him as his adoptive son. Tenko was given his own room by All For One, and Kyudai Garaki "gifted" the young boy with the disembodied hands of his deceased family members. All For One taught Tenko to embrace the urge he felt whenever he felt it and Tenko did just that by killing two thugs and adding their hands to his look. All For One watched the event with Uyko and voiced a desire to make Tenko the new "Symbol of Terror". Tenko was later renamed him Tomura Shigaraki (All For One elaborated that "Tomura" came from the word "Tomurau" which means "to mourn" while "Shigaraki" is All For One's real last name) and raised him as part of the League of Villains, to eventually become his successor of the organization.

Re-Destro then attempts to finish off Tomura with 100% of his "Stress" Meta Ability activated. However, he is surprised when Tomura retaliates and disintegrates Re-Destro's energy tendrils with ease. This nearly destroys all of Deika City, crumbling most of the surrounding buildings entirely. Re-Destro receives mockery from Tomura by telling him that he understands the latter's motive for destroying whatever bugs him for fun. Re-Destro begins to panic as Tomura moves towards him with intention to kill.

Re-Destro rebuffs Tomura's claim and proceeds to summon his support item to amplify his Stress. While doing so, Re-Destro realizes he's feeling fear towards Tomura and briefly recalls his past as a child. Now armored, Re-Destro prepares to use 150% of his power, in which Tomura doesn't seem fazed at all. As this occurred, Twice and his clones move through the chaos, hoping to regroup with the other members of League of Villains after this conflict. Mr. Compress witnesses Gigantomachia's sheer power and heads towards Dabi's location. Dabi tells Compress that he nearly burnt Geten in the process, but the latter decides to call Daruma Ujiko to warp the League to safety. However, Daruma refuses since Johnny appears to have limits to his Warping Quirk. He also adds on that he has no intention of associating himself with organizations targeted by other groups.

Tomura gleefully unleashes his full power, with nothing holding him back anymore. While this happens, one of Twice's Doubles escorts Giran to safety and Skeptic heads towards Re-Destro's location with Geten badly injured from Gigantomachia's attack. Tomura recalls All For One's words and realizes that the combination of hatred and anger is the key to true freedom.

Re-Destro struggles to withstand Tomura's sheer power as his Claustro armor begins to break apart with no effort. Re-Destro deduces that Tomura must have a limited range for him to counterattack. He then attempts to launch his arsenal of missiles but fails to notice the effects of Tomura's quirk has gone beyond its limits.

Re-Destro struggles to withstand Tomura's sheer power as his Claustro armor begins to break apart with no effort. Re-Destro soon deduces that Tomura must have a limited range for him to counterattack. He then attempts to end the battle by launching missiles at Tomura but fails to notice the effects of Tomura's Quirk has gone beyond its limits. Now forced to evacuate, Re-Destro deactivates his decaying armor and witnesses the total chaos Tomura has inflicted on his beloved city. A desperate Re-Destro attempts to escape but plummets straight to the ground with nothing supporting him. As this happens, Tomura laughs triumphantly with a desire to destroy anything that stands in his path.

However, Re-Destro barely survives but is forced to cut his legs off with a piece of his armor to prevent Decay's effect from spreading to the rest of his body. Now defeated, he witnesses a wounded Tomura approaching and tauntingly tells Re-Destro that he recalls the reason this battle happened was due to the latter challenging him to a fight. Trumpet, Spinner, and the remaining MLA soldiers arrive on the scene. Trumpet commands his soldiers to attack Tomura but they immediately halt as Tomura gives them an icy cold smile, shocking Trumpet on fear restricting them. Surprisingly, Re-Destro holds off his subordinates not wanting to bring about more meaningless casualties. Re-Destro admits that his people weren't following his will but rather Destro's command. He then realizes that Tomura's leadership skills are better suited to lead his MLA army. With that being said, Re-Destro surrenders and lends the MLA's strength to the League of Villains. Everyone remaining on the battlefield watches with astonishment. As this, Spinner notes on how the warped horizon looked beautiful. Looking upon the victorious Tomura, Gigantomachia sheds a tear at finally seeing Tomura is All For One's successor.

Satisfied with Re-Destro's decision, Tomura asks him if has enough money to get the League some lunch.

A new alliance is made
Afterwards, the news of the attack on the city is covered up by Meta Liberation Army. The League of Villains recover from their injuries in a mansion before they are called on by Skeptic and Twice.

A rally is held, where Re-Destro addresses the crowd of Liberation warriors and League affiliates. He states that the Army will be reborn and that he was mistaken about Tomura. Re-Destro enthusiastically persuades the crowd that in his attempt, in their attempt, to seek Destro's will they did not see that Tomura embodied the very freedom that Destro spoke of. He further tells the crowd that he will give his position of Grand Commander to Tomur Shigaraki and that the Army and the League will join forces to seek "a more profound path to liberation".

Tomura introduces the joint venture as the Paranormal Liberation Front. He states the nine members (Re-Destro, Trumpet, Skeptic, Geten, Spinner, Twice, Himiko, Dabi, and Mr. Compress) on stage will be the Front's lieutenants and will be forming teams to achieve their needs. The crowd cheers.

Meanwhile, in the depths of the crowd, Hawks considers the gravity of the situation. He realizes that he's too late and wishes the League had been dealt with sooner for the sake of the innocent civilians. He also realizes why Dabi allowed him in easily despite being suspicious of Best Jeanist's body. Hawks deduces that with a committed army following, Feel Good Inc's network, Detnerat's industry influence and possibly more High-End Nomu, Tomura has gain power equal or greater to the Heroes.

The speech concludes, as Tomura and his lieutenants leave. Re-Destro applauds Tomura for his speech and tries to kiss up to him but Tomura tells him to get lost. After Re-Destro does so, an exhausted Tomura collapses from overexerting himself despite his wounds. Daruma Ujiko radios in commenting about the new name. Tomura inquires about the promise. Doctor Ujiko replies that with Tomura's memories and Quirk returned to their original state he will grant Tomura power. However, Ujiko has one last request.

Dabi meets Hawks among the crowd. Hawks wonders about getting a few introductions noting that there is still an unknown backer that needs to be revealed before the Heroes can make a move.

Story Impact

 * Destro, who was first mentioned by Gentle in the U.A. School Festival Arc, is revealed to have had a son, unbeknownst to the world.
 * Destro started his movement after his mother was murdered by those who rejected him for having a Quirk.
 * Destro's son, Re-Destro, has taken charge of the Meta Liberation Army and is seeking to destroy the League of Villains to make his father's legacy known.
 * Katsuki Bakugo and Shoto Todoroki gain their Provisional Hero Licenses and make their public debut by defeating a group of thieves.
 * Giran is captured by the Meta Liberation Army.
 * He is tortured for information and his fingers, along with articles of clothing, are left scattered around at locations that the League of Villains has been associated with.
 * It is revealed that the League of Villains made contact with Gigantomachia and Daruma Ujiko a month after Kurogiri's arrest.
 * It is revealed that Tomura Shigaraki accidentally killed his whole family with his Quirk when it first manifested.
 * It's also revealed that the hands that he wears on his body when in his villain attire belong to them.
 * Tomura was aware his grandmother Nana Shimura was a Pro Hero.
 * Tomura and the League of Villains, with the exception of Dabi, have been battling Gigantomachia for over a month in an attempt to make him submit to them.
 * The Meta Liberation Army reveal the extent of their forces and threaten the League of Villains directly with destruction.
 * It is revealed that Himiko Toga can use the Quirk of the person she transforms into with her Quirk.
 * It is revealed that Tomura's Decay is capable of spreading beyond the initial target, even without touching that said specific target in general.
 * After sustaining significant injuries, Twice finally realizes that he is in fact the original and is no longer afraid to use his Quirk on himself.
 * It is revealed that Twice's Double is capable of creating multiple clones of himself at once.
 * It is revealed that Dabi cannot handle the heat of his Quirk and the marks on his skin are burns from previous times.
 * Best Jeanist is revealed to have lost a lung after the events of the Hideout Raid Arc.
 * Best Jeanist is revealed to have gone missing for some time, due to Hawks.
 * The League of Villains defeat the Meta Liberation Army and earn their first major victory.
 * Re-Destro loses his legs to Tomura's Quirk and concedes his defeat to him.
 * The League of Villains assumes control of the Meta Liberation Army.
 * Gigantomachia acknowledges Tomura Shigaraki as All for One's successor.
 * Tomura asks Re-Destro for more to finance his forces.
 * The League of Villains and the Meta Liberation Army join forces and form The Paranormal Liberation Front.

Characters Introduced

 * Chitose Kizuki
 * Chizuo
 * Cider House
 * Creature Rejection Clan
 * Daruma Ujiko
 * Geten
 * Hana Shimura
 * Johnny
 * Koku Hanabata
 * Kotaro Shimura
 * Mako
 * Miyashita
 * Nao Shimura
 * Rikiya Yotsubashi
 * Saito
 * Slidin' Go
 * Tomoyasu Chikazoku
 * Woman

Quirks Introduced

 * Landmine: Chitose's Quirk allows her to bestow explosive properties on anything she touches and detonate them at will.
 * Anthropomorph: Tomoyasu's Quirk allows him to take a human-sized object and turn it into an exact lookalike of any given person that he can puppeteer.
 * Incite: Koku's Quirk allows him to boost the physical and mental capabilities of his allies through his voice.
 * Gecko: Spinner's Quirk gives him lizard-like attributes and allows him to cling on to walls like a gecko.
 * Stress: Rikiya's Quirk allows him to accumulate stress and convert it into enhanced strength and size.
 * Unnamed Ice Quirk: Geten's Quirk allows him to control any and all nearby ice.

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