A Collector

I Object!

The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the ceremony. The air was filled with laughter and joy, a stark contrast to the weight in my chest. Today was supposed to be a celebration—my wedding to Inko. Yet, as I looked around at the gathered friends and family, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.

Nana stood nearby, her smile radiant as she chatted with my beloved. She looked happy, a warmth emanating from her that made me feel momentarily at ease. Beside her, Gran Torino was cracking jokes, making the kids laugh. I cherished these moments, knowing they were precious and fleeting.

We made our vows, As I prepared to kiss Inko, a sudden chill swept through the crowd, an unnatural shift that silenced the laughter. My instincts flared, and I turned to see a figure emerging from the shadows—All For One, his presence dark and foreboding. My heart sank; I hadn't expected this day to be tainted by his appearance.

"Surprised to see me, Toshinori?" he sneered, his voice dripping with malice. "I couldn't let such a joyous occasion pass without making my presence known."

What scared everyone was the face that was being piled off, it was Ken Shigeki. The tension in the air was palpable. Inko's eyes widened in fear, and I felt a surge of protectiveness rise within me. This was not how today was supposed to go. I would not allow him to ruin it.

"Nana, Gran Torino!" I called, my voice steady despite the chaos brewing inside me. "We can't let him disrupt this day."

Nana's expression hardened, and I could see her resolve. "We've faced him before. We'll do it again." Nana and grain torino's outfit changed from wedding close to their hero costumes. Gran Torino nodded, his demeanor shifting into that of a seasoned hero ready for battle. "Let's send this creep packing."

"Inko get the other two safety!" I said and Inko left with the guests. As we took our positions, the weight of the moment pressed down on me. This was supposed to be a day of love, yet here I was, facing the embodiment of everything I fought against. I could feel the energy crackling in the air, a battle about to erupt.

"Enough of this!" All For One declared, his voice booming. "You think you can protect what's precious to you? You've already lost so much."

He lunged forward, and instinct took over. I met him head-on, my fists igniting with the power of One For All. The impact reverberated through my body, but I stood my ground.

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He snarled, meeting All Might again in the air. The Number One hero's expression hadn't changed. He was still showing off his hatred. Really, the holders of his brother's quirk were so uptight. All For One toyed with the idea of simply flying away but... No, that would not solve anything.

Instead, he lowered himself to the ground. He ignored the spectators watching from the other buildings. That was just like the heroes. They performed a big-time and then something happens without seeing the safety of civilians. Well, their deaths would not be on his conscience. The instant he touched down, All Might attacked.

The brief pause had let him gather several quirks. Three basic strength enhancement quirks, reinforcement, steel rivets and a few others so that when the Number One Hero swung at him, he was ready to counter it.

The shockwave ricocheted out. Windows shattered. All For One paid them no mind as he swung again. Another shockwave emanated from them. The road cracked but neither relented. Neither could relent. Hisashi brought his other arm around. All Might caught it and they tested each other's strength.

All For One smiled. It appeared the buffoon was even more straight forward than his predecessor. Strength wise, they seemed about equal. He shook his head as the Number One Hero pulled back. He sniffed, and unbuttoned his jacket. "You are a typical example of a hero today," Hisashi said conversationally. "You care so much about your job and reputation that you fail to care."