My Hero Academia is all about people regretting their wrongdoings and finding redemption, but Chapter 429 features one such arc that nobody predicted. Ever since Tenko’s backstory was revealed, fans have hated the old lady who didn’t help him. She appeared again in , speaking to some reporters about why the heroes didn’t find sooner.
This effectively made her the . Not only didn’t she help a visibly disturbed child but she also criticized the heroes for putting their lives on the line to defeat the villains. However, in , she finally corrects her wrong behavior and helps someone in need in the way she should’ve helped Tenko in the first place.
The new chapter reveals and his dark backstory. His family abused and imprisoned him for years before leaving him to die when the war began. He finally escaped when the building collapsed and came to the surface.
After staying away from the world for years, he’s understandably overwhelmed. Even the sunlight hurts his skin and he’s injured from the collapse. In such a miserable state, he stumbles upon the old woman.
Is this not just tenko? But unlike in the past, she reaches out this time and holds his hand, showing him kindness for the first time in his life. It’s such a beautiful yet gut-wrenching moment that shows the light and darkness in society at the same time. “She really regretted her actions for not helping and saving Tenko from becoming a villain and All For One’s tool.
She hopes she will be given a second .