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@JPNews
All Might found dead outside his apartment complex near UA High. #RIPAllMight
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@rymewji
replying to @JPNews
Man I can't believe All Might is gone 😭 He's been a part of our lives for so long it really just seems like he would be around forever, y'now?
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@_pandacoffee_
replying to @rymewji
Same, I'm really gonna miss him.
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@janglerex
Dude have some empathy. A man died.
a sock in the washing machine@snowstorm9938
lol our nation’s greatest hero died to a single knife #RIPAllMight
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@friedeggy
lol dude you think he would have just up and died from a heart attack and also there HAPPENED to be a knife on the scene? Get real
Nylia #RIPAllMight@nightbornmelodies
idk man i don’t think all might was murdered
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Nylia #RIPAllMight@nightbornmelodies
replying to @friedeggy
the authorities haven’t released anything?? something this high profile? all might may not be an active hero anymore but he still is an important figure and they have to know that the public wouldn't be happy without a proper explanation of what exactly happened. there's just-
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Nylia #RIPAllMight@nightbornmelodies
replying to @friedeggy, @nightbornmelodies
-something suspect about this you know?
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😡💥kaaBOOMchan💥😡@janglerex
replying to @friedeggy, @nightbornmelodies
All Might was a person?? Like he’s not just some fictional case where you get to play detective and figure out all the grisly details, his family and loved ones don’t deserve to have their lives dug into for this
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Chitose tears her eyes away from her laptop screen, tapping her pen on her notebook. The pages are adorned with scribbled handwriting, most of which are scratched out with negative comments written alongside them. She shakes her head, muttering, “This is absolutely ridiculous.”
She wouldn’t normally go this route, preferring her usual method of interviewing to get answers. However, Yotsubashi explicitly advised her to stay under lockdown, citing that they might need her for the next step in the Meta Liberation Army’s plans soon enough.
After the news of All Might’s death broke, the nation was in a heightened state of security, with most citizens on lockdown, confined to their houses or workplaces. Any business was to be cleared with the local authorities, and while the members of Shoowaysha Publishing would be able to operate as normal, Yotsubashi insisted that she keep her head down on this one.
She vehemently disagreed, reminding him that it was his own words that inspired her to conduct face-to-face interviews to satisfy her curiosities. After a lengthy discussion, Chitose reluctantly relented, looking up various forms of social media to try to find information regarding All Might’s death.
Unfortunately, so far, the posts she has observed seem to range from grossly incorrect to unhelpful at best.
This is where she has gotten stuck; this method was far less conclusive and very unlikely to win over readers’ hearts. Hell, her heart hasn’t been swayed by any post she has read so far.
She sighs, gently massaging her wrist. Nothing would get done if she doesn’t continue, so she opens a new tab in her browser and continues searching for more sources. There was something that caught her eye in her latest dive into the Twitter trending posts regarding All Might’s death; it seemed very unlikely that the former hero would go down so easily. Even taking into account his frail constitution after his fight with All For One, he has continually shown in public that his instincts are still sharp enough to survive encounters with those that want to hurt him, calling for backup.
She vividly recalls being able to interview him after one of these instances; it was a wonderful article that garnered so many hits and comments that she was overwhelmed. She thinks back fondly on the memory, gaining strength to continue her internet dive in earnest. She can do this, she can find the truth of the matter and assuage both her mind and the publics’ minds.
The most promising thing she finds is the many, many theories that because a knife was spotted on the scene, that it was probably the Hero Killer Stain. Which isn’t saying much, because this theory was filled with holes; it was common knowledge that the Hero Killer killed those who did not embody the ideals of All Might. There was no reason to believe that he would do that, but it would be an amazing scoop if she would be able to figure out he did. She makes sure to circle this bullet point in her notebook.
After about an hour of unfruitful searching, she’s about to give up for a break. “One more, then I’ll take a walk around the office to clear my head,” she tells herself. An All Might fan forum thread pops up under recent posts. Clicking on it, she reads,
Getting To The Truth Of It All (Discord link)
by
IcyShoutoI have seen many theories regarding All Might’s recent passing. While he deserves to have his privacy and not to have his death thrown about for public speculation and entertainment, he also deserves to have his legacy respected. Without knowing what truly happened, I am of the mind that people are going to continually dig into his personal life, and this must be settled to prevent that. He was an honest, earnest man who should deserve to rest easy, without even making mention of the countless deeds he has done for the citizens where he upheld his hero duties.
Please join me within the following Discord server to discuss this and help us figure out what really happened to All Might, so that he and the public can rest easy.
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Mod Comments: Thread removed for self-advertising. Discussion can stay on forums.
Chitose hums, the pen tapping increasing in frequency. She has not yet considered going outside public sites for discussion, the concept of the chat channel piquing her interest despite the forum being locked instantaneously. She reaches out to IcyShouto in private messages, and receives a response with a link to the server.
# general
￫ cobaltCuriosity has joined the server!
Deku
Hi welcome!
daibakusatsushin
haven’t you two already met him?
that should just knock it off the list
Shouto
That is true, but we should probably still debate this for anyone else who is not familiar with the Hero Killer.
Also, hello.
cobaltCuriosity
Just to be sure, this is the channel for IcyShouto, correct?
Shouto
That’s right.
daibakusatsushin
that’s literally a waste of time. besides, anyone with a brain can probably tell that Stain didn’t do it
Deku
Our first discussion member! Exciting!
Well I do think it’s a good idea if anyone else wants to discuss it don’t you think?
cobaltCuriosity
I admit I am curious about your thoughts on the subject.
It’s been difficult to find quality debates about this.
daibakusatsushin
yeah because people on the internet don’t generally have a single braincell
Shouto
Are you not currently a person on the internet?
daibakusatsushin
… shut the hell up nerd you knew what i meant
you’re dense not dumb
Deku
Guys guys stop that let’s get back on task!
Anyway not to get too much into it but Shouto and I have both had close views of Stain’s work and
This incident neither fits his prerogative nor his usual method of dispatching victims.
cobaltCuriosity
I was of a similar mind. But, how were you able to see Stain’s methods?
Was that the “him” daibakusatsushin mentioned when I joined?
Deku
Unfortunate circumstances,
Shouto
We would rather not talk about it.
cobaltCuriosity
Oh, but this is so interesting! Why ever not?
daibakusatsushin
read the room, dude
Deku
Anyway,
Shouto
The short answer is that Stain has killed many pro heroes but his views chalk up to, “I want heroes to be like All Might”.
He kills those who he thinks are heros that are not like All Might.
All Might is All Might.
daibakusatsushin
no shit sherlock
man if they had you on the case they’d have solved this by now
Shouto
Not to mention, his victims have slices from his blades across their body, but All Might was not seen with any damage save for the pierce of the murder weapon.
Deku
The knife they found at the scene right?
Shouto
Correct.
cobaltCuriosity
I see, interesting…
Well, if not the Hero Killer, then the more pressing question is what did happen?
daibakusatsushin
finally some discussion worth entertaining
i think it has to be something less obvious than that.
cobaltCuriosity
A known mass hero murderer is too obvious to you, huh?
Deku
Well from what we know then yes a little bit.
cobaltCuriosity
Well, don’t let me stop you from getting into the nitty-gritty details.
daibakusatsushin
i think it has to be someone able to slip into the shadows, there was no sign of a struggle or anything.
Deku
And they stabbed him through the chest? In the middle of the evening?
daibakusatsushin
obviously
Deku
Unless…
cobaltCuriosity
Unless?
Deku
Unless it was a coverup! And there’s something we’re missing that only an official autopsy would reveal!
daibakusatsushin
and how would we even get that
Shouto
The police do not tend to release details until they are sure, and they have already revealed that he succumbed to the stab wound.
Wait, I see something in this photo they released to the press.
cobaltCuriosity
Well, don’t leave us in the dark, what is it?
Deku
I think he’s typing…
Shouto
Look at the corner of the image, where the shopping bag is.
daibakusatsushin
… i don’t see anything. what the hell are you talking about
cobaltCuriosity
I’m afraid I don’t see anything either.
Shouto
It’s almost in the corner of the image.
daibakusatsushin
can’t you just crop the image for us like a normal person
Deku
The bag from the upscale american burger joint down the street?
Shouto
No, past that. Almost out of frame, you see?
daibakusatsushin
all i see is a cereal box, and i know i’m not blind
Shouto
Exactly!
I think the brand is called Frosted Flakes?
Deku
What about the cereal?
Wait.
Were these people actually children? What would a cereal box have to do with anything? Chitose slams her pen into its holder and resists the urge to create a landmine on her desk equipment. This was a waste of time. Forget what Yotsubashi said, she’s going to go outside and do some interviews. She takes her cell phone, dialing the police station to clear herself for outside work, leaving her laptop open on her desk.
The chat continues to ping even after she’s left.
# general
Shouto
Guys, hear me out.
daibakusatsushin
no
Deku
Todoroki…
Shouto
I found this link that describes the various forms that mascots have taken.
Look at the one called “Tony the Tiger”.
daibakusatsushin
i deleted the link because that was the stupidest thing i’ve ever seen you post and that’s a feat
do i need to tell someone to make you touch grass
like i know he was your second father or something but i don’t think that you should be going this insane this fast
Deku
Kacchan that’s mean.
I hate to tell you this Todoroki but brand mascots aren’t real.
Shouto
I have heard of quirks that can make things into reality, something as simple as what someone wishes or someone believing in fictional characters such as Santa.
What is stopping one of those quirks from running rampant, especially that one rendition of the tiger that is really buff?
daibakusatsushin
shit now you’re gonna ruin peoples’ days with the knowledge that santa isn’t real?
really batting a thousand here
Shouto
I am not hitting anything with bats.
daibakusatsushin
why would a tiger brought to life even want to stab all might anyway
honestly we should just go back to blaming it on stain at this point
Shouto
I am going to do some more research.
I will be right back.
daibakusatsushin
you know what i said earlier about you not being dumb? i take that back
Deku
Cobalt are you there?
daibakusatsushin
he scared them away with his dumbass ideas
Deku
If you see this sorry cobalt.
We promise to get discussing better in a moment okay?
Shouto
I still do not understand why it was not valid.
Look, I will paste you more blog posts.
daibakusatsushin
wait
shut up
in general, but also turn on the news
Deku
Oh my god?
Shouto
Shouto: Is that actual security footage from that night?
Deku
Did he trip?
daibakusatsushin
did he fucking trip and land on a steak knife from his stupid gourmet burger meal
Shouto
…So does that mean his death wasn’t premeditated murder?
Deku
Oh my god