He reminds Toshinori that his enemy is a man who's walked the earth for over a hundred years. Gran Torino kicks Toshinori on the ground and sits on top of him while enjoying his favorite taiyaki treats. Toshinori replies that he needs to try and fight back so he can become the Symbol of Peace and passionately throws a counter punch. He says that no matter what city Toshinori hides in, All For One's reach will find him. Later, Gran Torino trains Toshinori in combat at U.A.
Toshinori Yagi was only 18 years old when he was separated from his master. Gran Torino helps All Might regain his resolve. The evil mastermind thanks her for entertaining him and finishes her off with a powerful explosion created from a surge of black lightning, which decimates the entire island. Knowing in her heart that All Might will rise to take her place, Nana turns to face her nemesis. Toshinori screams for his master as Gran Torino flies away filled with grief. Nana turns to her successor and with one last smile, reminds him that she's counting on him to save the world. With her back turned, Nana points to All Might, signaling his time has come to take her place.
Nana says she's leaving the rest to All Might and asks her friend Sorahiko to make sure his dreams come true. Toshinori calls out to his master as Gran Torino swoops in and flies him away. During a battle with All For One that's escalating toward the destruction of One For All, Nana Shimura pushes her pupil, Toshinori Yagi, out of danger.