The Revelation of All For One's Ultimate Assault Unveils Startling Insights into One For All

Chapter 408 of My Hero Academia was officially released by Shueisha’s various platforms this past weekend, marking the exciting continuation of the series’ final arc. This installment took an unexpected turn by continuing the All For One flashback which had seemingly concluded.

Fans have generally reacted positively to this unexpected choice, praising the latest release for various reasons. However, there is particular focus on two aspects of All For One and One For All revealed in the issue, which could have shocking implications for the story’s conclusion.

My Hero Academia chapter 408 suggests Deku could be sharing his power with Bakugo before series end

My Hero Academia chapter 408: The rise of the Demon Lord

The possessiveness of All For One over Yoichi and One For All is finally given proper context in chapter 408 of My Hero Academia (Image via Studio bones)

Chapter 408 of My Hero Academia begins with the reveal that All For One had named his brother Yoichi because he was his first possession in this world. The narrator then explains that two months had passed since Yoichi ran away and was killed by All For One, showing his death in the sewers as this was said.

On that fateful day, the narrator describes the intense stare-down between All For One and Kudo in the aftermath of Yoichi's death. The unsettling, dead eyes of All For One, a result of a lifelong condition, fail to reflect Kudo, while Kudo's own eyes clearly mirror All For One's image. The scene then shifts to All For One's headquarters, located on a floor of a luxurious and towering skyscraper.

Chapter 408 of My Hero Academia reveals All For One's lament over the loss of the Meta ability he had granted Yoichi, as he clings to what appears to be the preserved hand of Yoichi. The hand, bearing the same metal plate at the wrist as Tomura Shigaraki's, is eerily resembling a taxidermied relic.

The revelation of One For All's history with Kudo is finally unveiled in My Hero Academia chapter 408 (Image via Studio bones)

The narrator reveals that All For One forcefully transferred the power to Yoichi after he refused to surrender, as he believed he did not need to take something that belonged to someone else. All For One remarks on the unprecedented nature of this event, stating that he used his power to confirm that Yoichi did not possess a Quirk. He had initially thought that he had stolen it from Yoichi when they were infants.

In My Hero Academia chapter 408, it is revealed that Kudo discovered Yoichi had a Quirk factor, although it was so weak that it was not even recognized as an ability. All For One suspects that this weakness may be attributed to a lack of nutrients during their mother's pregnancy. Meanwhile, Kudo undergoes testing by the Third User of One For All, Bruce, to determine if the Quirk transferred. Bruce discovers that Kudo now has two Quirk factors in his body - his natural factor and a very small, almost insignificant one.

In My Hero Academia chapter 408, Yoichi has a postmortem message for both All For One and Kudo. Kudo emphasizes that he suspected something like that had happened, while All For One ponders how someone must have stolen Yoichi’s Meta ability from him at some point. Yoichi is then seen speaking to both All For One and Kudo, expressing to All For One that he kept him alive while wishing he could think about others’ feelings. (Image via Studio bones)

Yoichi tells Kudo that he couldn't stop his brother and warns Kudo about All For One's view of people as mere toys and games. All For One acknowledges Yoichi's Quirk still exists, while Kudo believes Yoichi's will now lives within him. Yoichi reflects on All For One's power to give and take as potentially the kindest in the world.

In My Hero Academia chapter 408, All For One is shown superimposed over a montage of him fighting the various users of One For All, including Nana Shimura. He admits to shedding tears because he knew Yoichi would be confused by them. All For One also acknowledges that he brings both control and ruin to the things he desires and despises.

Readers are given a condensed glimpse of All For One's battles with the deceased One For All users, courtesy of Nana Shimura in My Hero Academia chapter 408 (Image via Studio bones).

All For One reflects on how Yoichi and his unwavering determination continued to defy his expectations in the ongoing struggle for control of the Quirk. He laments that no matter how relentlessly he pursues Yoichi, his determination, and the Quirk itself, they always manage to evade his grasp. This revelation occurs during the memorable moment when All Might delivers a powerful punch to All For One's face in their pre-series confrontation.

My Hero Academia chapter 408: Singularity shown

Chapter 408 of My Hero Academia also showcases the survival of All For One, as Doctor Kyudai Garaki retrieves his body from the morgue. The narrative then shifts back to the present, where All For One accuses Kudo of being responsible for the current situation.

All For One then recounts his extermination of Kudo’s bloodline, ensuring that every woman and child close to him met their demise. He confidently states that if Katsuki Bakugo and Kudo were indeed related, he would have detected it when he first encountered Bakugo. He remarks that Bakugo’s eyes were not as they are now when they first met, suggesting that Kudo’s eyes seemed to defy the constraints of time and space in their defiance of him.

My Hero Academia chapter 408 introduces the intriguing possibility that Bakugo may be carrying Kudo’s will within him. All For One is faced with the dilemma of not being able to teleport Bakugo away and needing spare energy for the transfer to take over Shigaraki’s body.

Instead, he abandons that plan and chooses to take out Bakugo and transfer to Shigaraki all at once. Yoichi's spirit warns, "It's coming," as All For One unleashes his Full Factor Release: All For One Goal technique, activating all of his Quirks simultaneously. His horrifying new form, a manifestation of the Quirk singularity, brims with overwhelming power.

In chapter 408 of My Hero Academia, All Might reveals that All For One will use the energy he has amassed to propel himself and put an end to everything. All Might explains that it will revert him to infancy, a desperate final gamble, while urging Bakugo to dodge. The chapter concludes with a confident Bakugo declaring that All For One is sure to fail with such a strategy.

My Hero Academia chapter 408: In summation

The newest chapter of Kohei Horikoshi’s manga series offers an enthralling blend of world-building and current events. The seamless connection between the first and second halves of the chapter reinforces the issue’s overall message. Additionally, My Hero Academia chapter 408 introduces an in-series example of the Quirk singularity, showcasing the overwhelming power now flowing from All For One’s form. This sets the stage for a truly disastrous level of power in future releases of the series.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am really excited about the latest chapter of My Hero Academia. The new details about One For All and All For One's ultimate assault are really intriguing, and I can't wait to see how they play out in the rest of the series.

The twist about Deku potentially sharing his power with Bakugo is also really interesting, and I think it could have some major implications for the final arc. Overall, I think this was a great chapter, and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.