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Chapter 012

"Meet Nomu," Shigaraki said, his grin widening. "He's designed specifically to destroy heroes like you."

Aizawa's eyes widened in shock, but before he could react, Nomu barreled forward, slamming into him with brutal force. The impact sent Aizawa flying backward, crashing into the ground with a sickening thud.

Your breath caught in your throat, fear tightening your chest. Aizawa-sensei... he was down. And now, standing between you and Shigaraki was this monstrous creature-Nomu. The sheer size and power of the beast made it clear that this was no ordinary villain. This was something else entirely.

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"Midoriya... what do we do?" you whispered, your voice barely holding steady.

Midoriya clenched his fists, his eyes darting between Shigaraki, Nomu, and the fallen Aizawa-sensei. You could see the fear in his face, but also the determination.

"We can't just stand here," Midoriya muttered, his voice firm. "We have to fight. If we don't, they'll destroy everything."

You nodded, steeling yourself as you prepared to face the impossible. Even though your body was screaming for rest, you knew you couldn't stop now. Not when so much was at stake.

But before either of you could make a move, a dark mist swirled around the space, and from it emerged Kurogiri, his form shadowy and indistinct as always.

"You're not going anywhere," Kurogiri's voice echoed, his eerie calmness sending chills down your spine.

Your heart raced. There was no way out. Kurogiri could warp you all anywhere at will, and with Nomu and Shigaraki advancing, the odds were stacked against you.

But then, a voice broke through the chaos-a voice filled with desperation and determination.

"I'll do it!" Iida shouted, his voice ringing out clear and strong. He stood on the edge of the battlefield, his engine legs revving with power. "I'll go get help!"

Midoriya's eyes lit up with hope. "Iida, you have to! You're the fastest-get to the school and bring the pro heroes!"

Iida nodded, his face set with determination, but Kurogiri was already moving to intercept him, his misty form closing in on him fast.

"No, you don't!" you yelled, summoning the last reserves of your strength to create a wall of water between Kurogiri and Iida, just enough to slow him down. "Go, Iida! We'll hold them off!"

Iida didn't hesitate. He shot a grateful look in your direction before taking off at full speed, his engines roaring as he raced toward the exit. Kurogiri's mist swirled angrily behind him, but he couldn't catch him in time.

"He'll make it," Midoriya breathed, relief flooding his face. "He'll bring the pros."

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But the relief was short-lived.

Shigaraki's unsettling laugh filled the air again, his decayed hands twitching eagerly. "It doesn't matter how many heroes you bring," he snarled. "Nomu will tear them apart."

Nomu's massive form loomed over Aizawa's fallen body, his hands twitching as if preparing to strike again. The monstrous creature's strength was overwhelming, and even with Aizawa-sensei's quirk active, it was clear that they weren't on equal footing.

Midoriya gritted his teeth, his body tensing as he prepared to charge forward. You could see the determination in his eyes-he wasn't going to let Shigaraki get away with this.

But before any of you could move, the temperature in the room seemed to shift, the very air around you buzzing with power.

And then, like a force of nature, he appeared.

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All Might burst through the doors of the U.S.J. with a thunderous crash, his larger-than-life presence dominating the battlefield the moment he arrived. His familiar smile was gone, replaced by a grim determination as his sharp eyes locked onto Shigaraki and Nomu.

"Don't worry, students!" All Might's voice boomed, filled with authority and resolve. "I'm here now."

The sheer power of his presence washed over you, and for the first time since the battle began, you felt a flicker of hope. All Might was here. And with him, you knew the tide was about to turn.

Shigaraki's grin widened, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "All Might... I've been waiting for this."

Nomu took a step forward, its massive frame rippling with unnatural strength. The clash was inevitable now-All Might vs. Shigaraki and Nomu.

You took a deep breath, stepping back as All Might squared off against the villains. This was going to be a battle unlike anything you had ever seen.

And all you could do now was watch.

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A/N: Word Count: ~1081 words, things are about to get real. Next time, the battle against All Might and Shigaraki-hope y'all are ready for it as we are soon nearing the end of this arc.

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