His Twin

One Hundred and Thirty-eight

Izuku's POV still

"Um." I honestly don't know, "That's not a request." All Might's mento stands up "I'm asking about your resolve." Shimura walks over to me "You looked at him and saw someone who looked like he needed saving. That's what you thought. We know that much because we're in sync with your emotions."

"The issue is," Banjo says "he sure didn't look that way to us! No doubt he's suffering, what with All for One taking over his meatsuit but that don't mean the kid is hoping to be saved. Even in sitch like that his eyes were filled with nothing but hate."

"That's how he was groomed." the first user argues "my brother's own damaged body now holds him back, so it's likely that he schemed to hijack the boy's body and soul as part of a grand plan to acquire One for All."

"First me," Banjo says "then my successor, En." the one with the jacket "That bastard tried stealing One for All from us twice- and failed twice!

"Bending and breaking the basic principle of One for All takes a powerful will and emotions strong enough to override One for All. Emotions so strong, they're too much for one person to bear. We're thinking he's trying to get the job done."

"Because the origin on One for All was itself a powerful will that refused to submit to All for One." the first says "The basic premise is that, One for All is tasked with destroying All for One. It seemed that Yagi accomplished this but my tenacious brother managed to rise again."

"Izuku," Shimura says "I know telling you this is incredibly unfair to you, especially after all that talk about how you can't walk away from this.

"Shigiraki Tomura is my grandson. To better fight All for One, I removed myself from my son's life- and Tomura was the end result." I can only imagine how much it had hurt her to do that, being a dad myself, "It's beyond shameful for an adult who's failed, over and over, to burden a boy of sixteen with her old debts. I know that! But all the same, if that thing grows into the ultimate evil- then nobody will be able to stop it.

"It won't be enough to simple forgive him or try to come to an understanding. There are some people in this world who cannot be saved." Shimura's expression changes to one that is more harden "If a person who looks like they need saving actually turns out to be someone beyond saving will you have the resolve to kill him if that's what it takes?"

All most all eyes are on me, Shimura's hands on my shoulders, everyone wanting my answer "(I could see he was hurting. Or rather I could feel it. When Shigiraki's consciousness invaded One for All, when he was focusing so hard on his own dream, I felt a little boy crying.)" and it had hurt "(Up till now, I've come against all types. They've refused to back down, so fighting was the only way to stop them. But, I never understood what made then turn out that way. If I had, maybe things would've worked out differently.)" I make a fist as some of these villains come to mind: Stain, Muscular, Overhaul, Gentle Criminal and La Brava, "(Or who knows? Maybe I still would've had to fight them anyway.

"(Shigiraki killed so many people. He's hurt people near and dear to me. And yet!! One for All is a power meant for saving, not killing. All Might taught me that. And not just me. All Might and all of you who've built up this power have given hope to countless people out there.)" I feel my mouth form a bit more "I get that this power was first meant to destroy that evil! But you've all given your lives to link the chain this far, and I think there's another big purpose behind it all! Maybe there is no other way besides killing. And I dunno what I'm gonna do when time comes, but I want to save that little boy." I notice All Might's shade crying a little and I think his mentor is tearing too. "Good." the first says "That's why we have your back." First puts a comforting hand on Flame Might's shoulder "It's fortunate that our power passed to you two." First then walks over and puts a hand on Shimura's shoulder "Sorry...for testing you like that." she says "Gran Torino still lives so when you wake up, please give him my best." tears are now running for her.

If Gran Torino is still alive then Azula should be too right? The only communication I had, if you can call it that, is Toya convincing her to stay back with her telling everyone that if things go to worst that she will come over to help. I think I heard Tokoyami mentioned something about her back being burnt.

The First User turns to the two that are still facing the wall "Now play nice, you two, you have to cooperate with our successor. He needs your help to unleash his full power."

Back to Azula's POV

I stand with my father, my brother-in-law, my brother and my mentor at the press conference. Everyone wanting answers, things outside are not calming down one bit, but I rather be put there dealing with the villains than the press. But I was more or less forced to be here due to the team up.

"What we said by the double was true," Dad says "and for what I've done, I cannot apologize enough." Dad mainly spoke freely about our family's past; even Toya about why he had ran away and became a villain. But I don't mention my depression, nor my inability to use my quirk in the flashy manor my brothers and father are known for.

Not that it would matter if I did or not, the press still has an outburst "It's all true, you say?! But the accusation about Hawks and Best Jeanist clearly wasn't!" one says. Which allows a segway to Hawks "My supposed assassination of Best Jeanist was a ploy to help me infiltrate the enemy ranks without risking the covers of Toya, Toga and even The Quirkless Queen whom helped with the attack." Hawks says "But that fact doesn't negate the rest of the accusations. The bit about my father and the part about me killing a fleeing villain were both true. I did indeed conceal the details bout my father, and for that, I apologize." Hawks bows before continuing "As for the matter of Bubaigawara, I felt I was left with no choice at the time." I can't help but feel a bit guilty about this, not for the reasons you might think, "If he had been allowed at more widespread death an destruction. I couldn't find a proper way to help him atone for his crimes like I was able to for Toys, and that is truly a shame. It speaks to my lack of character."

"A question if I may?" a woman says "During Gigantomachia's rampage, my mother was horribly wounded. You saying 'It's all true, sorry' isn't going to change this state of affairs!" the woman then starts yelling, my grip on my wrist tightens as I bow my head and she continues "Do you have the slightest idea how many people have lost their homes in just under a week?! How can you stand there, pretending it's all over? Like what's done is done?! Sure, villains are directly to blame! But your mistakes caused all this and none of your faces show you understand that!!" 

Do you want to see the dark circles under my eyes? Do you want to know how much sleep I've gotten since I woke up after the battle; how many hours I've been working? "If we showed you our pain and exhaustion and tears, would that somehow fix everything?" my father asks, "Wha-?!" the woman yells "Obviously not! You need to put society at ease!! You need to take down every last villain!! That's how-" her volume lowers "That's how-"

"You're exactly right." Dad says "That's how I, as Endeavor, can atone." I look at my father, what? But all the damages and casualties are more solely my fault. "And yet," Beat Jeanist starts "with our ranks shrinking, heroes are ill-equipped to protect the masses at large. Therefore, we hope to reduce the overall sphere that requires our protection." of course questions of what he means strode, "On heels of discussion with the government, from today forward, U.A. High School and other hero programs will put their expansive, well-secured campuses to use as designated evacuation shelters. The students' parents have already begun the process of taking shelter." 

There are out bursts again "So with no path forward, you expect people to accept living in shelters?!"

"Of course not!" I argue as Dad speaks "Your criticisms and doubts, direct them all at me. Not at the people who'll be putting their lives on the line!" before "turning on" his trademarked fire mask "I want all of you to just watch me!" I give a small smile, that's the hero I look up to.

Who've read the newest chapter for BnHA? I started tearing up a little at the end of it.