My Hero Academia (僕のヒーローアカデミア)

This is a superhuman society,

where about 80 percent of people are born

with an uncanny ability known as a Quirk.

Not everyone uses their powers for good, though.

Which is why the world needed a new profession:

the hero.

My name is Izuku Midoriya and I inherited

a secret Quirk called "One For All" from All Might.

That's how I was enrolled in the hero course at UA.

After a series of incidents that put us up against

the worst of the worst, my incredible classmates and I

got our provisional hero licenses.

We had our hands full

at the end of our first year at UA.

Which is why we didn't realize the evil quietly growing

in the shadows until it was too strong to ignore.

Welcome, and thank you for coming.

Liberation warriors!

I am Re-Destro. It is a pleasure to see you.

From this moment, the Liberation Army

recognizes Tomura Shigaraki as grand commander.

Now, the name please, Tomura Shigaraki!

"The Paranormal Liberation Front"!

We got rid of the term "villain" and expanded on

the whole meta angle to be a little more inclusive.

The nine people on stage are my lieutenants.

Teams will be assigned to them based on our needs.

Anyway, the name's the same as this hand,

a decoration.

We'll do what we want.

I'm too late!

This superhuman society may be overflowing with heroes,

but Shigaraki has gathered so much power

that it might be impossible to stop him.

Come on, Hawks.

If you're too slow, it'll be the end of Japan.

Your Quirk blossomed in the Deika City fight.

Now, you can obliterate not only something you touch,

but also whatever is connected to it.

You have become the embodiment of destruction.

I won't underestimate heroes anymore.

I'll use all the power I can get

to destroy All Might and his legacy.

Our next fight's his last.

A decisive battle is upon us.

An all-out war between the villains

of the Paranormal Liberation Front and the heroes

sworn to protect this world, is about to begin.

It's been a week since I passed

the safety commission my hint.

The word "Hospital."

Hey! Hawks!

Hey there, Twice. 'Sup?

I need some help, pronto!

Crap. You've got Carmine guys with you?

Uh, could we...

Excuse me for a moment.

Start talking.

I gotta come up with something to use as a credo.

Why do you need my help?

Spinner and Compress are in meetings

with Re-Destro all day.

Talk, talk, talk.

Giran and Dabi couldn't care less.

And Toga's too cute to ask.

Please, Sensei. Help a confused man out.

Sanctum just said,

"There are still troops who don't trust us.

Even if you're just a figurehead,

they should hear some credo or mission statement from you,

and it better be inspiring."

And the only thing I could think was,

"Uh, I gotta take a dump!"

And that's when I ran out here to find you.

You actually said that to ol' Sanctum?

That dude is one of the founding members of the Liberation Army.

The Paranormal Liberation Front

has been split into regiments.

These groups specialize in different areas and are led

by members of the League of Villains

and high-ranking brass from the old MLA.

The three strongest members of each regiment

serve as aides to the lieutenants.

All but one of the aides previously headed bases

across the country.

Their duties kept them elsewhere,

so they didn't participate in the revival party in Deika City.

Still, their abilities surpass those of the average hero.

Lemme think a second.

If they move first, we'll lose.

I've been under strict surveillance since I came here.

The only way I've been able to get a clear idea

of the organization's structure is because of

the intelligence skills the safety commission

drilled into me when I was a kid.

One thing is obvious.

There's hostility and resentment toward the current system.

I think I got somethin'.

"The freedom of an individual reigns supreme

and the existing status quo must be destroyed."

A little wordy, but I think it would work.

Perfect!

Oh, yeah.

And "We must be completely devoted to Re-Destro."

Huh?

I mean, it's because of his bloodline that we were able

to band together in the first place.

Uh, maybe we could add that.

I'll think about it.

We should totally talk that guy up!

Good call! Thanks for your help!

Anytime, friend!

The future looks dire.

What they're really trying to accomplish

by breaking the status quo,

is the annihilation of every hero in existence.

They'll attack major cities across the country.

Citizens will be left without leaders.

Chaos will ensue.

Then, Re-Destro and the Hearts and Mind Party

will swoop in.

They'll hand out weapons and encourage self-defense.

It'll be like when Quirks first appeared

and laws became meaningless.

Shigaraki will ascend a throne of rubble

and rule a world of anarchy.

Which really means, the second coming of All For One.

The end of Japan as we know it.

Hey. You know, you're the best.

Especially to me. Glad I got such a nice pal.

Right back atcha.

All of this came into focus thanks to you,

Jin Bubaigawara.

When I heard you'd overcome your trauma,

I feared what you might do.

You went from being a petty criminal

to a one-man army.

The person we needed to keep the closest eye on.

But I also knew that you were friendly guy.

You sure know a ton about the Liberation Army

for being a pro hero. Why is that?

Because I believe in what they preach.

The world I once dreamed of turned out to be a birdcage

that kept me prisoner.

I wanna fly free.

But I can't do that as things are now.

Ah, jeez, man!

We gotta get ya in front a' Shigaraki

so he knows you're legit!

Seriously.

Kinda weird I haven't gotten to talk to him.

That's because he's off getting stronger.

He'll be in the mountains near Kyoto for four months.

Whoops, that's a secret.

Though I'm sure that long-haired spy heard me.

Ya big creep!

Anyway, I don't think it matters if you know

since you're working so hard for us.

We're a lot alike.

The best people are those who help their friends.

Don't you agree? Yeah, I thought so.

Let's fly where we want together!

I was right. Friendly and far too trusting.

You sure seem happy, Doctor. Good morning!

And to you!

Kyudai Garaki.

Quirkless.

The founder of Jaku General Hospital

and its current chairman of the board.

He championed the idea of Quirk-based community

medical care and started doing philanthropic work

soon after opening the hospital.

That meant building orphanages and nursing homes

throughout the country, as well as partnering with

private hospitals and clinics.

On the surface, the doctor comes across

as a kind man.

He's respected and even admired.

So this is the monster.

A true villain.

All For One's most trusted agent.

Right. And he's the mad scientist

who bioengineered those Nomu abominations.

How are you so certain he's the one to blame?

I sent someone in undercover after receiving

intel from the safety commission.

He found a restricted area within the hospital.

None of the staff knew its purpose.

This off-limits area has one entrance:

through the morgue.

Garaki is the only person who ever comes and goes.

If you need more evidence...

This picture's from our man inside.

Is that a tiny Nomu?

It would be easy to arrest the doctor

since he's a public figure.

But if we act rashly, the Paranormal Liberation Front

will enact countermeasures.

The last thing we want is a repeat

of the widespread devastation in Hosu or Camino.