Everyone is tired from the night, but that didn’t deter them from giving their all in this final gambit.
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Immediately coming up with a strategy, Tatsu links everyone’s minds.
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Tatsumaki: “Fubuki, infiltrate his mind. Create some illusion so I can get an opening to end this.”
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Fubuki: “I-I can’t. He has a mental defense quirk.”
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Tatsumaki: “No quirk is invincible. Sit down and break through it. All Might, protect my sister. The rest of you, just support me. I’ll handle this.”
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Trusting that they’ll agree with her plan, Tatsumaki lifts several buildings from across the field and throws them at All For One.
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The man is forced to dodge this time, using his own telekinesis to move his body through the assault. Meanwhile, Fubuki sat down and closed her eyes.
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When All For One felt that itch in his mind, he immediately understood the plan. But any retaliation was halted when he sensed two incoming attacks.
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While he moves through one of the launched buildings, Izuku and Kiri appear on his sides. Kiri with fist raised and Izuku with his psi-sword at the ready.
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Countering, All For One’s body explodes with light, blinding Kiri. Izuku, still able to see with his quirk, continues the attack. But the man had already made his move toward Kiri.
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Before his hand can touch her, his body is flung out of the building by Tatsumaki. Worse, several missiles from Momo’s created MRL were racing toward him. Reacting fast, All For One uses telekinesis to redirect it back. Though such an effort was seized and reversed by Tatsumaki. With no choice, the man uses purple lasers to cut them apart before they can get close.
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The resulting explosion was instantly condensing to form a dragon of flame and smoke. The creature roars before charging the man.
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One hand creates an air shield to block, and the other glows a deep red.
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All For One: “Dark Ball.”
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A green shield envelops Izuku and Kiri, who were the targets. But the attack was much too strong; even Tatsumaki couldn’t block it. This forces Kiri to shrink so Izuku can teleport them away before the shield shatters.
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But the attack didn’t just desolate another area; it also birthed hundreds of homing purple spheres.
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Tatsumaki: “Tch!”
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Most of them targeted Tatsumaki, forcing her to fly around them. As for everyone else…
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Izuku: “AP: Rapid HellGun!”
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Teleporting across the field, Izuku shot the orbs out of the sky while shielding those he couldn’t get in time.
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Meanwhile, All For One explodes toward Fubuki with a large, grotesque arm filled with power. All Might charges his fist with the rest of his strength to intercept. But Kiri and Momo come to the front first.
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Kiri & Momo: “SMAAAASH!!”
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The three met in the middle, and the stronger one was soon made clear.
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All For One: “I see now. Is she the one you gave One For All to? Then this will truly put a smile on my face.”
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All Might: “NO!”
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Before the impact could fully recoil onto his students, All Might quickly moved them out of the way. But that left Fubuki open, her body already being moved slightly from the air pressure of the attack hitting the ground. Not wasting time, All For One followed up and used his other hand to unleash a razor blade of wind.
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But Izuku teleported in the way, moving the blade aiming for Fubuki out of the way. However, he wasn’t fast enough to move it from himself.
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Momo: “Izuku!”
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All For One: “An arm for an arm, I see.”
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The boy didn’t give the man the satisfaction of hearing him scream. Green flames lick at his stump of a right arm, preventing blood loss, but not preventing the pain.
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Fubuki: “Izu-!”
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Izuku: “Focus! Don’t worry about me!”
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Standing up, the boy stands despite the new disability. The sight of which forces the other three into action.
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But one swing of his powered arm was enough to send them flying away from the wind pressure.
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All For One: “Only one remains.”
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Izuku: “Did you forget about Tatsu?”
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All For One: “No. I don’t think I’ll have to worry too much. Look for yourself.”
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He wished he didn’t. The sight stunned everyone who saw it and broke Fubuki’s focus.
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Whether due to the number, their power, or Tatsumaki’s weakening focus, the results were the same. A bloody and panting Tornado of Terror, barely able to keep afloat.
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Fubuki: “I-Impossible… Big Sis… bleeding?”
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Never has any of her family seen her bleed in battle. It’s as impossible as All Might losing. Yet here it is, for all the world to see.
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Including their mother.
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What does Inko Midoriya cherish the most in this world?
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Of course, it is her children.
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She wishes for nothing but their happiness. Nothing else brings her as much joy as seeing them smile.
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So why must she see such horror on her screen?
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Sitting on her couch, in a comfy safe house, Inko watches the TV with tears streaming down her face.
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Her babies are being killed, and there is nothing she can do. The woman balls her fist hard enough to draw blood.
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Inko: ‘Why… why wasn’t I born with a powerful quirk too? Why can’t I… be there with them?’
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Kiri is flickering between her Valkyrie and normal form.
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Fubuki is bleeding from her nose and eyes.
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Izuku lost an arm and foot.
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Tatsumaki, the pillar of her family, is barely conscious and bleeding heavily.
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Inko: ‘What can I… do?’
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Watch and wait for the end? No, there must be something. A task only she can do.
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Inko: ‘What am I?’
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She says while looking at her bleeding hand.
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Inko: ‘I’m their mother. I should be… ’
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Out there fighting? No, that would only worry them.
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She looks back at the screen as the battle resumes. Her children, alongside who may one day be her husband and daughter-in-law, continue to protect Fubuki.
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They use the remainder of their strength to hold All For One back, buying as much time as they can for Fubuki to breach his mind.
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They do what they can.
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Inko: ‘What can I do?’
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The answer floats to her mind, one that she also had and did before during times like this. This may be the worst crisis, but it doesn’t change what she must do.
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Inko gets up and goes to the kitchen.
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Inko: “I have faith in them.”
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They will win and come back home when they do. The home they’ll find will be one of warmth and healing. Creating that place, making a house a home, that is her duty.
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So she cooks their favorite meal, cleans the house, prepares their beds, and stands at the entrance. Hands clasped tight, heart heavy but full of love, she stares at the front door.
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Inko: ‘Please… come back to me.’
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Kiri may be flickering.
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Izuku may have only one hand.
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Momo may have broken bones by now.
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Tatsumaki may have blood flooding her vision.
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All Might may be coughing up blood from every moment.
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I didn’t matter. They get up again and again.
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So Fubuki couldn’t fail. This was it, no more doubt. She trusts that when she opens her eyes, everyone will be fine.
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She ignores the screams of pain and rage. She lets the waves of power wash over her, and the cuts to her cheeks drip their blood.
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Her focus remains solely on the villain’s mind and the slowly breaking shield surrounding it. It will shatter; Fubuki will make it so.
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Fubuki: ‘I will not fail.’
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Another crack.
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Fubuki: ‘For All Might.’
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Another fracture.
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Fubuki: ‘For Kiri.’
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Power shakes the walls…
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Fubuki: ‘For Izuku.’
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As the mountain learns, even it can fall.
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Fubuki: ‘For Mom.’
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Glass spiderwebs appear…
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Fubuki: ‘For Tatsumaki.’
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As the light becomes clear.
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Fubuki: ‘I will not fail!’
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And so the defenses finally crumble.
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All Might has nearly no strength left, but neither does All For One. The regeneration was overpowered long ago; he is only floating due to his telekinesis. Nearly every bone in his body has shattered due to Tatsumaki’s fury.
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Yet still, the woman is down alongside the others.
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All For One: “Truly, a cornered hero is the most dangerous of animals. But it is over now, All Might.”
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All Might: “Yes, let’s end this. All For One!”
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The villain throws his body at All Might, his one good and powerful arm at the ready. All Might meets him in the middle, or he would have if something strange didn’t happen.
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The All Might in front of his eyes vanished as if he were smoke. It was then that he understood. Fubuki’s eyes were open, fully blue and filled with rage.
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Fubuki: “Behind you.”
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The man senses a fully healed Tatsumaki and turns instinctively, but there’s nothing. Instead, his face exploded with a pain unlike anything he had felt so far. The remaining embers of AFO, concentrated into this final blow, slammed into All For One.
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But it wasn’t enough.
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After everything so far, there was not enough remaining to bring the titan of evil down. All For One gathers everything he has. If he is to lose, he will take the symbol of peace with him. His arm shrinks down to normal before he activates Five Knives again and aims for All Might’s side.
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But before it can connect, a green and blue field of energy freezes his arm in place. Exhausted but still willing, Tatsumaki and Fubuki hold him in place as All Might’s blow digs further into his face.
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All For One: “N-No… ”
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He struggles against it, black telekinesis pushing against pure force. But there would be no escape from this.
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Momo: “This is for everyone you’ve hurt!”
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Momo dashes in with a green katana empowered by Izuku and OFA. With a roar, she cuts All For One’s arm off with an upward slice. The sudden increase of pain cuts off the telekinesis, allowing for the last piece to move.
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Izuku: “Fall Down!”
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Powered by Kiri giving her remaining energy to him, Izuku drops his hand. Gravity empowers All Might’s blow while dragging All For One down to his defeat.
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All Might: “UNITED STATES OF SMAASH!!”
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A gargantuan tornado is born from the impact, forcing Tatsumaki to shield everyone that would be caught in the blast. But this was not enough for the Midoriya family.
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One last blow, to seal the deal!
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Izuku, Fubuki, and Tatsumaki: “Flaming Hell Tornado: Drill!!!”
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The tornado bursts into green life before spinning ever faster, to the point of catching fire. The tip of the beast sharpens and digs into All For One while burning any semblance of resistance.
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After a few seconds, the attack fades into wisps of green fire, leaving a scorched but alive All For One.
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Nearby, shielded from the storm raging around him, was All Might. One last time, for those watching, he powers up and lifts up his hand. Seeing this, the Midoriya family manages to do the same, lifting up their fists into the sky.
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All For One has been defeated, and the heroes who vanquished him still stand.
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Everyone saw the battle and cheered at the result, believing that All Might still had it. But the man knew his time was at an end.
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As the news and other heroes flood the scene, he looks to his two successors.
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Momo, the weakest of the three students, couldn’t keep awake any longer and fell unconscious. Despite that, she showed courage and strength worthy of the flame. He knows she will grow into something special.
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Izuku, the strongest of the three, was awake and healing. But the sight of his missing arm stings the man’s eyes. However, he knows that won’t stop the young man. He will continue to grow stronger and one day even surpass his prime.
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All Might: ‘They will be alright. The future is in their hands now. Goodbye… One For All.’
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The woman had no patience for the media right now. The priority was helping the other heroes clean up the mess, rescue survivors, and put that psycho behind bars.
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They didn’t need Tatsumaki for that.
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So she flew off with her charges after leaving Momo with the medics, despite some pushback from Izuku and Kiri. Sure, maybe they should have joined her at the hospital, but she… just wanted to go home with her family. The feelings on the matter seemed to be shared among them for the most part.
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It was a slow flight considering her injuries, but she pressed on. She has embarrassed herself enough for one night.
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None of them spoke during the trip home. No doubt filled with disappointment with her. None of this would have happened if not for her. Worse, her brother, her precious brother, lost an arm and a foot.
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All because of her weakness.
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Tatsumaki: “I-I’m sorry.”
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Fubuki: “Big sis… ”
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Tatsumaki: “N-None of this would have happened if not for me. I should have found the hideout myself. I should have dealt with the kidnapped kids faster and more efficiently. I should have-”
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Izuku: “This isn’t your fault, Tatsu. It-”
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Tatsumaki: “Stop it, Izu. It is… I wasn’t… strong enough.”
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She says while looking at her injured siblings and Izuku’s missing arm. Fubuki follows her gaze.
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Fubuki: “… None of us were.”
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Letting those words settle between them as silence regained its place. Emotions about the night and the ones previous lodge themselves in their throats, choking any joy.
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Eventually, they make it to the front door. Tatsumaki dreaded opening it. Hosu was one thing, but bringing home Izuku without an arm.
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Impossible to forgive. The woman was tempted to leave right there if it wasn’t for Kiri grabbing her hand and opening the door.
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Light and warmth.
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That is what greeted them all. Their eyes widen at their mother, already waiting for them. There was no judgment, no anger, or despair. Only joy, relief, and love.
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Inko: “Welcome home.”
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She says with a bright smile and tears. All at once, the walls broke down. The four children ran to their mother and embraced her.
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Before long, tears flowed as they all cried into her arms. All regrets, all worries, and all bottled-up grief melted away.
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They fell to their knees, still huddled in the warmth and care. Inko’s smile widened at feeling her children there, knowing they were alive. She kissed their foreheads, banishing all fears and lies.
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Inko: “I love you. You are safe. We’re together now.”
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The crying intensified as their grips tightened.
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Tatsumaki: “Mom… ”
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Inko looks at her eldest, eyes red with tears years in the making.
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Inko: “Shhh, it’s okay. Thank you, Tatsu, for protecting them. You can rest now.”
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She says while laying her forehead on hers, conveying all the love she can for her daughter. The tears still flow, but now they are accompanied by a smile.
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Inko: “Don’t worry… it’s okay now. Why?”
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“Because I'll always be here for you."
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Hideout Raid Arc END
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Heroes Raising Saga END
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A/N: This story has come a long way. I’m now 1/3 done with it; only two sagas are left.
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I really hope you’re enjoying the ride so far. I did struggle a bit due to the amount of things I had to juggle and the immense strength of the characters involved.
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I hope I pulled it off despite the challenges. There is one more chapter, mostly set up for the next arc and a denouement of this one.
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After that, an extended break, probably. The next arc won’t be as action-packed. It will mostly be slow reflections on what came before from different character perspectives.
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Still, I’m excited for it.
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As always, favorite, review, and give thoughts. They feed my motivation.
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To support me and all that I create, buy me a coffee.
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