My Hero Academia Chapter 414, reportedly titled "The End of an Era and the Beginning of...", escalates the final confrontation between Izuku Midoriya (Deku) and Tomura Shigaraki (possessed by All For One - AFO).
Key Developments and Plot Points
The chapter primarily focuses on Deku's desperate, last-ditch effort to save Tenko Shimura, the original persona of Shigaraki, from AFO's complete control. This involves a high-stakes strategy centered around the One For All (OFA) Quirk and its vestiges.
- Transfer of OFA Embers and Gearshift: Deku initiates a critical maneuver by transferring the remaining embers of One For All, including Kudo's (the Second User's) Quirk, Gearshift, directly into Shigaraki. This is a significant gamble, aiming to overload Shigaraki/AFO or empower Tenko Shimura's consciousness.
- Internal Battle within Shigaraki: A substantial portion of the chapter visualizes the mental battleground within Shigaraki. Kudo, the Second User of OFA, plays a pivotal role from inside, attempting to sever AFO's influence and reach Tenko. The vestiges of past OFA users, particularly Nana Shimura and Yoichi Shigaraki (the First User), are also depicted aiding this internal struggle against AFO's dominance.
- Tenko Shimura's Resistance: The chapter highlights Tenko Shimura's resurfacing consciousness actively resisting AFO. Memories of his past and his desire for destruction are juxtaposed with the efforts of Deku and the OFA vestiges to appeal to his humanity.
- Deku's Sacrifice: The act of transferring the OFA remnants, especially Gearshift, puts immense strain on Deku. It is strongly implied that this action will result in Deku losing One For All permanently, potentially rendering him Quirkless once more.
- Shigaraki's Physical Deterioration: As the internal battle rages and OFA's power is forced upon him, Shigaraki's physical body shows signs of extreme stress and potential breakdown, reacting to the conflicting powers and wills within him.
Character Focus
Izuku Midoriya (Deku): Demonstrates unwavering resolve to save Tenko, even at the cost of his own Quirk. His actions are portrayed as the culmination of his heroic journey and belief in reaching out to even the most hardened villains.
Tomura Shigaraki / Tenko Shimura / All For One: The chapter deeply explores this complex entity. The struggle between Tenko's suppressed will, AFO's malevolent control, and the newly introduced OFA power forms the core conflict.
Kudo (Second OFA User): His role is crucial as the primary agent of change from within Shigaraki's mindscape, using his knowledge and will to fight AFO directly in the mental realm.
Concluding Note
Chapter 414 likely concludes on a significant cliffhanger, leaving readers questioning the immediate outcome of Deku's gambit: whether Tenko can be saved, the fate of AFO, and the ultimate status of Deku's powers. It marks a pivotal moment in the final arc, pushing the narrative towards its climax.
