A few days before the Final War
"Shigaraki must be retained in the Coffin in the Sky," Best Jeanist explained.
Mirio, Nejire, Tamaki, Mirko, Edgeshot, Bakugo, Izuku, Satoru, and Oro were listening. They were the 'anti-Tomura Shigaraki Team.'
"He doesn't have to touch the ground, or our plan will unravel at the seams," Best Jeanist continued.
"Again with the jeans talk..." Bakugo muttered.
"We'll be at a disadvantage if we fight on the ground like what happened at Jaku, right?" Tamaki said.
"No, it's to have a single goal," Oro said. "We must know what we must protect."
"The evacuation zone has been ultimated," Nejire said. "Do we have to protect the buildings?"
"No, it's too late to worry about structural damages," said Edgeshot. "We gave up on it after choosing Kamino as the place to fight Dabi."
"We'll fight for humanity and for the future," said Oro. "These are our priorities."
"Enough with the premises!" Mirko exclaimed.
"The biggest problem is Shigaraki's chaotic personality," Oro said. "Ototo, you've been friends with him; do you know a way to handle it?"
"Unfortunately, no," said Satoru. "But it'll be better if All For One were in command."
"With Shigaraki's personality, he would not limit himself to commanding others," Bakugo appointed.
"Exactly," said Oro. "Now that Shigaraki's power and resentment have grown significantly, he might want to destroy Earth itself. We must think about what will happen after our victory."
"Assuming we're going to win," Satoru added.
"We will," Oro replied almost immediately. "This time, we'll win."
"Oro-san," Bakugo said. "I'll fight alongside you, if that's not a problem."
Oro turned to face Bakugo and thumbed up. "That's not. This time, I'll protect you, Young Bakugo."
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By wrapping myself around Black Whip and focusing on defence, I can still avoid fatal damage.
Izuku was sitting and bleeding on the floor after Shigaraki smashed him away.
His mask fell, and he grabbed the fragments of it on the fly. The mask All Might had taken from the floor...
Satoru suddenly appeared in front of him. "Sorry for the wait, Deku. I'm here now."
"Sat-- I mean, Dark-kun!" Izuku exclaimed. "Did you and Kacchan defeat All For One?"
"Yeah, we did," Satoru said. "And you have no idea how satisfying it was."
Satoru slowly turned. "That's Mount Fuji..."
"Dark-kun, Shigaraki stole my Danger Sense..." Izuku said.
Satoru kneeled to Izuku. "Tomura will be here in a while, so listen to me close, will ya?"
Izuku nodded.
"Now that I'm with you, we can fight together. I'll fight Tomura now, while you will think about a plan to defeat him. You can barge into the fight without warning. I probably won't hear you if you do. You can talk with the past wielders of One For All, so think about it with them."
"Dark-kun, you're fighting too much..." Izuku said. "First Toga, then All For One, and now Shigaraki... you need to relax..."
"I can't," Satoru said as he heard Shigaraki's presence grow closer. "Until both Tomura and All For One won't be defeated, I won't consider my redemption arc finished."
"I see you, Satoru," Shigaraki landed on the floor. "Are you thinking about how to run away? I won't let you."
"Running away is the last thing that comes to my mind right now," Satoru said. "Whaddya say you fight with me now, Tomura?"
Satoru's wounds regenerated. If Decay were to touch Mount Fuji, it could erupt!
Satoru dashed forward and attacked Shigaraki. He blocked.
"Do you have any kind of plan?" Shigaraki asked.
"No," Satoru countered. "But I don't think you've got a plan, either, so it's fine."
Shigaraki tried to touch Satoru. Satoru lowered himself and kicked Shigaraki in the stomach, sending him into the air outside the forest. He then disappeared.
Is he about to use the same technique as before? the Villain wondered. I'll be ready this time.
"Yo, Tomura!" Satoru appeared behind Shigaraki and tried to kick him in the face, but Shigaraki blocked with his forearm.
"Dark Smash: Delaware Model!" Satoru punched Shigaraki with his other hand, using the pressure of the air to inflict even more damage.
"You really are on top, Satoru!" Shigaraki said as he flew back and then stopped. He used the pressure of the air to send me away, so that I won't touch the ground...
Shigaraki and Satoru looked at each other.
"Air Cannon!"
"Air Cannon!"
the two attacks collided, creating a shockwave in the air that shook even Izuku in the forest.
I hope Izuku's figuring something out, I won't last long, Satoru hoped as he engulfed his arm with darkness and punched Shigaraki's forearm off.
"You can't keep spamming the same moves! I've learned your pattern!" Shigaraki said. "You still can't use all your Quirks properly, and I can't tell it by the black lines on your arms."
"That's not a reason to abandon that crying baby!" Satoru said as he charged again.
"You still think I'm that person?" Shigaraki asked. "Just like you say, 'Mato doesn't exist anymore,' I say Tenko Shimura doesn't exist anymore!"
The two of them kept clashing with force and without rest. Satoru's breath grew heavier, and his energy started to run out.
Even if I can regenerate a bit, I don't have unlimited energy. I don't want to kill Tomura. Just like I was saved, I want to save him, even if he probably can't be saved, at this point. I'll try anyway. Even if we're now on different sides, you're still my friend, Tomura!
"Dark Explosion!" Satoru generated a dark-infused explosion to raise dust in the air.
"It's useless, I can localize you with Search," said Shigaraki.
"So can I," Satoru appeared above him. "Dark Smash: Manchester Model!"
Satoru kicked Shigaraki in the head. Shigaraki struggled not to fall on the ground.
A dark cross appeared between Satoru's eyes. I'm gonna go even more all out! I don't intend to lose!
Satoru used Lighting Step to move at supersonic speed, preventing Shigaraki from localizing him.
"Here I am!" Satoru appeared behind him.
"I knew it," Shigaraki smirked. "Air Cannon!"
Smash!
Satoru was smashed backwards and crashed onto the floor, panting heavily. His jacket and undershirt were partially destroyed. I've been way too predictable... that's not like me...
I have no choice... I have to use it...
Satoru slowly rose to his feet, panting.
"Are you done talking to yourself?" Shigaraki asked from up above. Satoru did not answer. He just moved at supersonic speed and attacked Shigaraki, who managed to counter.
"I've got one last card up my sleeve, Tomura," Satoru said. "Dark Spreading, Full Body: 150%--All For One Version."
Satoru's body changed. His hair stood up and turned scarlet, and the cross between his eyes began to glow a dark purple. His nails became sharp, his eyes glowed an electric yellow. Dark lines appeared all over his body, including his mouth. Around his body, something similar to dark thunder engulfed him.
"I must say," Shigaraki muttered. "Looking at you, I'd never guess you are a Hero."
This is my final form, there's nothing beyond this, Satoru thought. This is the ultimate version of Dark Spreading. I've pushed beyond 100% to reach 150%. Thanks to this technique, every one of my Quirks is not only infused with darkness. but reached the strength of 150%. If I don't win like this, I'm doomed.
Satoru sprinted forward. He had no time to lose. I have to wait until Izuku arrives.
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It's almost time, Izuku thought as he prepared to join the fight. I have to wait for the right moment to hit Shigaraki with the Second Wielder. To transfer One For All, the recipient must assimilate the DNA of the predecessor. I'll use my blood as a medium and transfer the Second into a wound.
Pity Shigaraki immediately regenerates. The only chance I have is the moment of the impact.
Izuku watched closely. Satoru and Shigaraki exchanged punches, and due to the impact, they stumbled back. Now!
Without hesitating, Izuku jumped in the air and punched Shigaraki in the stomach. Did I do it? Did I transfer Gearshift inside him?
"Oh, so you're still here, huh?" Shigaraki swung his arm to force Izuku to stumble back.
"Thanks for the help, Deku!" Satoru dashed forward again. "Not it's time you and I cooperate!"
"Dark Smash: Detroit Model!"
Shigaraki was punched away once again.
"Have you found a way to defeat him?" Satoru asked.
"Yes, I did," said Izuku. "I must transfer One For All inside him."
"Really?" Satoru said. "Well, if you say so, I trust you."
A pause.
"I fight him, you try to find an opening to hit him and transfer One For All inside him," Satoru explained.
"Roger that," said Izuku.
"Let's show Tomura," Satoru clenched his fist. "How strong two Heroes who cooperate are."
Chapter 85 - End