Chapter 318 of My Hero Academia has finally landed on MangaPlus and shows what the real turning point in Deku’s change. The hero has recently started vigilante campaigns, but a long-awaited return of fans could lead him to retrace his steps.
Chapter 318 begins with Endeavor, the number one hero, who is on the phone with Deku. now become a kind of vigilante group feared by some citizens after the events of My Hero Academia 317. The hero asks Deku to slow down and rest, telling him that an expedition of heroes from other countries will arrive in Japan to help resolve the crisis. Deku does not listen to the recommendations of Endeavor or those of former One for All ownerswho continue to advise him to rest and heal his wounds.
After managing to save a group of boys from villains, Deku begins to reflect on the state of play and sets himself the goal of stopping All for One so everyone can smile again. However, the hero’s body seems to be unable to withstand the damage, and Deku slowly begins to fall to the ground.
Calmness of thought, Deku is attacked by the dictator, a villain who escaped Tartarus and was hired by All for One. The antagonist has the power to control the masses, forcing dozens of civilians to attack the protagonist with iron pipes, clubs and other makeshift weapons. For Deku, it’s a different fight than usualboth because he is not in full strength and because he cannot unleash all his power against innocent people.
Midoriya thinks of a way to beat dictator in order to break his “spell” on the masses, but forced to defend himself against the attacks of the citizens, he cannot develop a strategy. In the narrow corner, Deku is saved by Bakugo at the last momentwho came to his aid along with the other students from 1-A. Bakugo hits Dictator on the head and knocks him unconscious, and the chapter ends.
In summary, it is now clear that Izuku Midoriya’s next step will be to choose a path. Either the previously chosen path of vigilante justice or the cooperation with the other Pro Heroes and his friends rushed to his aid in his need. Deku’s decision is revealed in chapter 319. will be released on July 11th after the break.
