Midoriya’s Stand Against Inequality

  • Midoriya defends a crying boy from Bakugo, who mocks him for being Quirkless.
  • Bakugo taunts Midoriya by calling him “Deku” and questioning his hero aspirations.
  • Midoriya reflects on learning about societal inequality at age four.

Heroic Encounters at Tatooin Station

  • A large villain is spotted at Tatooin Station, causing panic among the crowd.
  • Death Arms arrives to maintain order, using his strength to command the crowd back.
  • Backdraft joins the scene as a rescue specialist amidst the chaos.
  • The villain’s uncontrollable rampage begins after stealing a bag and being cornered.

Heroes Clash with Villains

  • Kamui Woods charges into battle against the villain.
  • Mt. Lady interrupts the fight, defeating the villain with her Canyon Cannon move.
  • Mt. Lady introduces herself to the crowd on her debut as a hero.
  • A bystander notes that Mt. Lady’s Quirk might be limited due to potential city damage.

Midoriya’s Hero Aspirations

  • Midoriya is encouraged by a bystander to pursue his dream of becoming a hero.
  • At Aldera Junior High, students discuss their future plans and use Quirks in class.
  • Bakugo boasts about acing the mock test for U.A. High and aims to surpass All Might.
  • Classmates ridicule Midoriya for wanting to attend U.A. despite being Quirkless.

Confrontation with Bakugo

  • Bakugo confronts Midoriya, belittling him for lacking a Quirk.
  • Midoriya explains his lifelong goal of becoming a hero and decides to try.

After School Drama

  • Classmates invite each other to karaoke after school while Midoriya heads home.
  • Bakugo stops Midoriya from leaving and burns his hero analysis notebook.
  • Bakugo tells Midoriya not to apply to U.A. and suggests he jump off the roof to be reborn with a Quirk.

A Heroic Encounter

  • Midoriya retrieves his wet notebook from a pond after Bakugo throws it away.
  • At home, Midoriya asks his mother to pull up a video of All Might’s heroics.

Flashback to Childhood

  • In a flashback, young Midoriya watches All Might on video and declares his desire to be like him.
  • A doctor informs Izuku’s parents that he has no Quirk based on an x-ray.
  • Young Midoriya asks his mother if he can be a hero, leading her to break down in tears.
  • Midoriya narrates what he wished his mother had said instead of apologizing.

Life-Changing Meeting with All Might

  • A sludge villain accosts Midoriya in an alley and begins taking over his body.
  • All Might appears, destroys the sludge villain with Texas Smash, and apologizes for involving Midoriya.

The Miracle Encounter

  • All Might signs Midoriya’s notebook as an autograph before preparing to leave.
  • Midoriya grabs All Might’s leg, refusing to let go despite being told it means certain death.
  • All Might tells Midoriya to close his eyes and mouth before they land safely on a rooftop.
  • Midoriya asks All Might if he can become a hero without a Quirk.

Midoriya’s meeting with All Might will change his fate forever.

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