My Hero Academia: Shoto and Class 1-A Join the Battle Against AFO as Deku Returns

The spoilers for chapter 421 of My Hero Academia are generating buzz on the internet, exciting fans as the series nears its end. The last chapter focused on AFO’s comeback, causing frustration among many as his determination to fight knew no limits and he always managed to survive.

Following Deku’s successful takeover of Shigaraki’s body in the Dreamscape, AFO emerged as TomurAFO. In chapter 421, just in the nick of time, Aizawa, Sero, and several other heroes arrived through a portal. Spoilers suggest that additional U.A. heroes also joined the battle to aid Deku in his fight against TomurAFO.

Disclosure: This article includes significant spoilers from the manga chapters, including chapter 421 which is yet to be released at the time of writing.

My Hero Academia Chapter 421: Todoroki, Endeavor, and Momo Join the Battle

Todoroki and Endeavor as seen in the anime series (Image via Bones)

According to spoilers for My Hero Academia chapter 421, Deku’s allies will join him on the battlefield at the start of the chapter. Momo, Kirishima, Aoyama, Mineta, Koda, Shoji, Ashido, Jirou, and Hagakure will all make their way to where Deku and TomurAFO are located. Fans can anticipate a spectacular double-page spread showcasing these characters.

The leaked information also reveals Mineta delivering a moving monologue, as the rest of the group shares their individual motivations for battling evil. The scene concludes with Mineta firmly declaring “we are here.”

In addition, Chapter 421 will uncover the destruction of Yoichi’s vestige, causing AFO to acknowledge the impact of tragedies on human resilience. In the midst of his statement, TomurAFO triggers a multitude of quirks that drastically alter his arm into an unrecognizable form.

Sero as seen in the anime series (Image via Bones)

Despite AFO’s outlook on this, Sero remains steadfast in his belief that he and his friends have become stronger through consistent training. He acknowledges that tragedies have made life challenging for them, but they have persevered.

In the spoilers for chapter 421 of My Hero Academia, Sero expresses his desire for tragedies to never exist. Soon after, Endeavor and Shoto Todoroki join the battle and launch a coordinated attack with their Flashfire Fist against TomurAFO.

My Hero Academia Chapter 421 Spoilers: Deku Rejoins the Battle

Deku as seen in the anime series (Image via Bones)

Another group of reinforcements arrives through a portal and joins the fight against their mutual enemy. Mic, a member of this group, shouts that this will be their last mission of the day. His energetic and passionate voice boosts the morale of the entire group as they charge towards TomurAFO. Gang Orca and Thirteen work together to launch an attack against AFO, but despite their efforts, he proves to be too formidable.

According to leaked information from chapter 421 of My Hero Academia, Deku attempts to stand but is unsuccessful. Aizawa clarifies that Eri’s horn only healed his arm and he still suffered significant injuries. Deku discloses that he no longer possesses the One For All quirk, but he refuses to give up. A civilian had given Aizawa an All Might shirt, which Deku dons and uses whatever remaining strength he has.

According to the spoilers for chapter 421 of My Hero Academia, the civilians are heard chanting Deku’s name, which greatly boosts his morale. While Eri and Kota call out to him as “Deku-san”and “Big Bro Midoriya,”Gran Torino encourages him by saying, “Deku… do your best!”With determination, Deku stands up and moves forward towards AFO, wearing the All Might shirt.

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