Chapter 17: The Fight of the Century

The World Watches

Across the globe, the fight between All Might and All For One dominated every screen. From bustling cities to quiet villages, people stood transfixed, their eyes glued to the titanic clash unfolding before them.

No one had ever imagined that quirks could reach this level of destructive power. The earth itself seemed to cry out in protest as shockwaves from their battle created earthquakes that rippled across continents.

In Tokyo, citizens stood in packed crowds in front of massive outdoor screens, chanting in unison. "All Might! All Might! You can do this!"

In New York, Times Square was filled with a similar energy, the usually boisterous crowds now silent save for their collective whispers of hope.

Across every corner of the globe, the Symbol of Peace carried the weight of humanity's dreams on his shoulders.

The Heroes Arrive

Meanwhile, Lady Nagant, Endeavor, and the rest of the heroes flew in four helicopters toward the remote island. The aircraft buzzed through the twilight sky, the orange hues of the setting sun giving way to the cool blues of approaching night.

As they neared their destination, the scene that greeted them was both awe-inspiring and terrifying.

The island, once lush with dense foliage, now resembled a barren wasteland. The ground was scorched and scarred, the terrain flattened as if the entire island had been leveled by an immense force. The earth seemed to cry out in pain, cracked and broken.

From their vantage point, they could see All Might and All For One locked in combat at the heart of the destruction. Even from a distance of 50 kilometers, the sheer power of their clashes sent tremors through the air, shaking the helicopters slightly.

The heroes stayed back, knowing it was too dangerous to approach.

"This is insane," Lady Nagant muttered, her sniper rifle gripped tightly in her hands.

A Clash of Wills

On the ground, All Might and All For One traded blow after blow. Each punch sent shockwaves rippling outward, their sheer power reshaping the landscape.

They skidded back after their latest exchange, facing each other with labored breaths. All For One's mask was cracked, his armor scorched and dented. All Might's costume was tattered, his body bruised but still standing strong.

"So, what was that you said about the hero always winning?" All For One taunted, his voice filled with mockery.

All Might scowled. "Shut up."

All For One chuckled, gesturing lazily. "Honestly, it feels like the Symbol of Peace has gone a little insane. Coco in the head, as they say."

All Might muttered under his breath, "This fight was supposed to happen nine years from now..."

All For One's sharp ears picked up the words. His eyes gleamed with amusement. "Nine years from now? Oh, All Might... it seems in trying to change the world, you've messed it up instead."

He began to laugh, but his laughter was cut short by the sound of a gunshot.

The Heroes Join the Fray

Lady Nagant, from her vantage point in one of the helicopters, had fired a perfectly aimed shot at All For One's exposed head. The bullet flew true, striking its mark. But to her shock, the bullet exploded on impact, scattering into harmless fragments.

All For One turned his gaze upward, his annoyance clear. "All Might," he sneered, "you've brought this upon yourself."

With a swift motion, he sent a wave of black tendrils surging toward the helicopters.

"NO!" All Might roared, leaping forward in an attempt to intercept the attack.

But before the tendrils could reach their target, a wave of searing heat engulfed them. Endeavor, from another helicopter, had unleashed a massive beam of hellfire, incinerating the attack mid-air.

All For One turned his irritated gaze toward Endeavor, but before he could retaliate, the heroes unleashed a coordinated barrage.

Ranged quirks, rifles, and pistols rained down on All For One from all four helicopters. The attacks stung, forcing him to defend himself, but his laughter only grew louder.

"It seems your little band of heroes has come to save you, All Might," he mocked, raising his hands as if to welcome the assault.

United States of Smash

For All Might, the moment of distraction was all he needed.

Summoning every ounce of his power, he closed the gap in an instant. One For All surged through his body, his muscles glowing with raw energy.

Before All For One could react, All Might was upon him, his fist cocked back.

"All For One!" All Might roared, his voice echoing like a war cry. "This ends here!"

With every ounce of strength he possessed, he slammed his fist into All For One's face.

"UNITED STATES OF SMASH!!!"

The impact was cataclysmic. A massive tornado of pure force erupted from the point of contact, the sheer pressure flinging the helicopters backward. The wind howled as the sky seemed to split open, the world itself trembling from the blow.

All across the globe, seismometers recorded an earthquake of unprecedented magnitude—a level 8 quake, its epicenter the island.

The world watched in stunned silence as the move unfolded, the cameras struggling to capture the sheer scale of the destruction.

The Aftermath

As the dust and debris began to settle, the sight that emerged left everyone breathless.

The island was no more. Only a small patch of land remained, a tiny speck amidst the vast ocean. And standing on that patch of land was All Might, his cape torn and his body battered but still upright.

Slowly, he raised one fist into the air, a universal symbol of victory.

Cheers erupted across the world. People flooded the streets, celebrating as if they had won a war. Cries of "All Might!" echoed through every city, town, and village.

In the helicopters, the heroes looked on in awe. Lady Nagant, Endeavor, and the others couldn't suppress their grins despite the danger they had just faced.

"He did it," Nagant whispered, her voice filled with a mix of relief and admiration.

As the helicopters began their approach to the remaining piece of the island, the world continued to celebrate. The impossible had been achieved, and the Symbol of Peace stood victorious.

But for All Might, as he waited for his allies to arrive, one thought lingered in his mind: This is only the first step.