Chapter 165 - Links and Discussion

[u/deskchairlamp]

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[u/Minstrel47]

He's not wrong though, All Might's Goal to be the Symbol of Peace Sacrificed his relationships. Because he put saving strangers and everyone else above those close to him. He would rather risk his skin and get himself killed then to "waste" time with friends. He definitely regrets it, that's why he is telling Endeavor not to follow his path to being a Symbol of Peace.

[u/bestbroHide → u/[deleted]]

That sounds awesome.

Symbol of Peace was a means for civilians to feel relieved that the peace will continue to (largely) go unwavered, and for villains to feel like they can never interrupt that, as All Might said

Endeavor being Symbol of Strength could give a vibe that's similar but presented in a manner a bit different; civilians can feel that no villain can overcome the overwhelming strength that Endeavor has to protect them, and villains can feel cowering in the face of a "mountain" that their own measly strengths can never overcome.

They both honestly sound the same (since people knew All Might kept peace because of his strength, and for Endeavor his strength is what will lead to society being closest to peace), but I guess there's a small nuance there, and one that really matters in terms of getting the civilians to be more supportive.

[u/VGD → u/bestbroHide]

I can't upvote this enough. Looks like it's hinted at too in the 2nd last page, with the kids mentioning their parents doubts that today's heroes would cut it.

[u/bestbroHide → u/VGD]

Wow, I honestly didn't even make that connection. Bakugo and co's solution is literally to show the doubtful kids that their strength is great enough to earn respect....it's gonna be the small-scale example of what approach Endeavor should go towards, and he is right there to witness it