The air cracked as Ethan's fist surged forward at the speed of light, aimed straight for All Might's gut. The Number One Hero's eyes widened as he barely managed to twist his body, feeling the sheer force of the punch graze his side. The shockwave alone obliterated the rooftop beneath them, sending chunks of concrete and metal flying in all directions. The sheer force of Ethan's attack sent tremors through the surrounding buildings, glass shattering from the aftershock.
"Holy hell, young man!" All Might boomed, his grin unwavering despite the tension in his muscles. "That was quite the punch! But—"
Before he could finish, Ethan vanished in a burst of light. All Might's instincts screamed at him to move, and just in time—Ethan reappeared behind him, his leg whipping forward with a devastating roundhouse kick. The blow connected with All Might's side, sending him crashing through the nearest building with an explosion of dust and debris.
Ethan didn't let up. He flashed across the battlefield, appearing midair, hands glowing with radiant energy. "Light Barrage!" he roared, releasing a flurry of concentrated beams at All Might as he emerged from the rubble.
All Might crossed his arms, blocking the first few blasts, but the relentless assault drove him back. Each explosion tore through the already crumbling infrastructure, and a second later, an entire building collapsed under the pressure. But Ethan wasn't finished yet.
He teleported above, his foot glowing with pure energy as he prepared to drive it down onto All Might like a meteor. "Light Stomp!"
All Might barely had time to react. He rolled to the side just as Ethan's attack obliterated the ground where he had stood, sending shockwaves in all directions. Dust and debris filled the air, obscuring the battlefield in a haze of destruction.
Students of U.A. watched from below, eyes wide with disbelief.
"What the hell is happening?!" Bakugo growled, his palms sparking.
"This guy… he's fighting All Might on equal footing?!" Todoroki murmured, ice forming instinctively beneath his feet.
Izuku's breath was caught in his throat. He had studied All Might's battles for years, and never once had he seen someone this young—this unknown—push the Symbol of Peace this hard.
All Might gritted his teeth, feeling the strain in his body. This wasn't just power. The boy moved with insane speed, striking from every angle. His instincts, reflexes, and raw strength were already beyond most Pro Heroes.
But he wasn't trained.
All Might took a deep breath, grounding himself as Ethan launched at him again, fists blazing with golden light. This time, the hero didn't dodge—
He countered.
His fist shot forward, colliding with Ethan's midsection at the last second. The impact sent a shockwave through the air, distorting reality itself. Ethan's eyes widened as he was launched backward like a missile, crashing through several buildings before slamming into the side of a skyscraper, leaving a massive crater in the structure.
Dust and debris rained down as Ethan coughed, his vision blurry. "Damn... he's strong."
But he wasn't done yet.
With a deep breath, Ethan forced himself back to his feet, golden energy crackling around him. He wiped the blood from his lip and grinned. "Not bad, old man."
All Might landed in front of him, his figure towering, casting a shadow over Ethan. "You're incredible, young man, but—" he raised a fist, his blue eyes locked onto Ethan's own. "Power means nothing without control."
Ethan charged again, his speed even faster than before. He feinted to the left, then appeared to the right, his fist whipping forward with a light-infused punch. But this time, All Might was ready.
"Detroit… SMASH!"
All Might's punch connected squarely with Ethan's chest, and the sheer force tore through the city, sending Ethan flying back at unimaginable speeds. He crashed through a dozen buildings before finally skidding to a stop, the impact creating a deep trench in the pavement.
Ethan's body ached, his vision fading in and out. He had never been hit this hard before. Even with his insane strength, this was different. All Might wasn't just powerful—he was a legend for a reason.
All Might walked forward, his steps heavy but firm. "You're strong, but you lack discipline. Raw talent will only take you so far."
Ethan chuckled weakly, coughing up dust. "Guess I gotta train, huh?"
All Might smiled, offering his hand. But before Ethan could reach for it, his vision faded to black. His body finally gave in, and he collapsed, unconscious.
As silence settled over the battlefield, All Might sighed, lifting Ethan over his shoulder. "I need to find out who this kid really is."