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Warning: Massive Spoilers Ahead!
My Hero Academia is more than just a tale about superpowers. The story is packed with mysteries, and one of the biggest questions is finally answered in Chapter 336 of the manga: The identity of the U.A. traitor that’s been leaking information to the League of Villains is none other than class 1-A’s Yuga Aoyama.
The reveal has left numerous fans shocked, particularly since speculation on the traitor’s identity has been rampant since the first season of the anime. While students were always popular choices, the teachers and other Pro Heroes were not exempt from suspicion. Many of them could have been the true culprit.
10 Nezu’s Sadistic Anger Could Have Made Him Lash Out At Hero Society
Principal Nezu is a Pro Hero who definitely has a reason to go against hero society. A rare case of an animal with a Quirk, Nezu was experimented on by humans and the signs linger to this day. He occasionally even displays his hidden sadism, as evidenced by Class 1-A’s final exam where he challenges Mina Ashido and Denki Kaminari.
While Nezu seems interested in keeping U.A. safe, he could have easily provided the villains with some information, simply for his own entertainment. Considering his Quirk, High Spec, he may even see himself as capable of reaping the rewards of a larger conflict between heroes and villains.
9 Lunch Rush’s Whole Identity Is A Mystery
Many staff members at U.A. don’t have a significant presence or fleshed-out background. Lunch Rush is the perfect example since his only appearance is during Izuku’s first meeting with him, where Deku displays excitement over Lunch Rush’s presence.
Beyond Izuku’s enthusiasm, not much is known about Lunch Rush. Even his Quirk appears to be a mystery. Someone like him could easily go under the radar and have a secret motivation, being almost as undetectable as Class 1-A’s Toru Hagakure.
8 Eraserhead Could Have Been Replaced By An Impostor
A popular theory in the MHA fandom suggests that Shota Aizawa is an impostor for most of the anime. During the U.S.J. incident, Eraserhead fights the villains and single-handedly defeats many of them. He’s brutally incapacitated by Tomura Shigaraki’s nomu and fans suspected that the impostor took Eraserhead’s place at that critical moment.
Support for the theory includes Shota’s fast healing from his U.S.J. injuries, as well as the constant stream of information the League of Villains receives about U.A. in general and Class 1-A in particular. Even without taking into account recent revelations, the theory does seem a little far-fetched, but it’s still an intriguing potential twist.
7 Vlad King’s Presence At The Training Camp Makes Him A Possible Suspect
Class 1-B’s homeroom teacher, Vlad King, stands out among the staff members for a Quirk that can easily be perceived as villainous. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’s a traitor, but some fans made a connection between Vlad King’s blood-fueled Quirk and Himiko Toga’s Transform.
Vlad King is also at the forest training camp. While he confronts and defeats the Twice double of Dabi, that’s not necessarily relevant, since the clones were only ever a distraction. He could have easily provided the League with information and fought off the Dabi clone as an alibi.
6 Present Mic’s Emotional Connection To Kurogiri Could Have Been A Vulnerability
Eraserhead’s impostor theory may seem implausible, but both he and Present Mic have a connection with the League. The warper Kurogiri is actually a nomu created from the body of their high school friend, Oboro Shirakumo. In the manga, both Hizashi and Shota reach out to Kurogiri and are furious with Doctor Kyudai Garaki for his monstrous actions.
But things could have taken a different turn. The emotional connection between the three friends is a vulnerability, particularly for Present Mic, who appears to be more impulsive. Using Oboro, the League may have manipulated Mic into providing information for the League.
5 Thirteen’s Dangerous Quirk Could Have Been Given To Her
Yuga Aoyama’s reason for betraying his classmates is simple. He’s originally Quirkless and receives his Navel Laser Quirk from All for One. As a result, his body is incompatible with his ability. While no teachers at U.A. suffer from such issues, Thirteen may fall into a similar category. Her Black Hole Quirk allows her to create black holes through her fingertips. Notably, she isn’t immune to its power.
She also has to wear a special suit to control its dangerous output. It’s not necessarily unusual, but her Quirk could have also been given to her. If that’s the case, she could have been blackmailed into helping the villains, just like Aoyama was.
4 All Might May Have Accidentally Let Something Slip
All Might is the last person who could possibly give information to the League of Villains but he’s also not known for his discretion. He reveals the truth about his injury and Quirk to a teenager he hardly knew. His recklessness is all the more pronounced because, in the process, he shatters Izuku’s dreams to become a hero.
Luckily, he isn’t wrong to trust Izuku and he’s been successful in keeping the secret of One for All until now. Bu with the constant pressure of his declining health, he may have let something slip by accident, perhaps to the media or to another Pro Hero in public. Anyone could have heard and provided the information to the League.
3 Gran Torino Has A History With Tomura Shigaraki
Although Gran Torino’s retired, he’s still deceptively dangerous and incredibly resourceful. He’s also All Might’s past mentor and a former U.A. faculty member himself. Furthermore, he has a connection with Tomura Shigaraki through Tomura’s heroine grandmother, Nana.
Gran Torino probably wouldn’t support Tomura’s villainous exploits, particularly since he is being manipulated by Nana’s killer, All for One. If Tomura had been prone to a more discreet approach, Gran Torino’s guilt over her death could have made him an excellent source for information. Like All Might, he may have been unwilling to help, but he would have stumbled into it.
2 Endeavor’s Family History Could Have Pushed Him Down A Villainous Path
Everyone knows that Endeavor’s heroic inclinations don’t match his skill and experience as a Pro. His determination to surpass All Might propels him into a poisonous obsession that leads him to abuse his family. Accordingly, Endeavor’s family history is a vulnerability that is easy to exploit.
In fact, that is exactly what happens in the manga when Dabi reveals the truth about his identity. If the League had threatened to do so sooner, Endeavor may have felt compelled to help them in some way. His position as a high-ranking Pro and Shoto’s father could have given him access to the required information, despite U.A.’s attempts to protect its secrets.
1 Hawks’ Cooperation With The League Of Villains Could Have Started Sooner
Sometimes becoming a traitor is necessary for the greater good. Pro Hero Hawks is forced to take up this thankless task, approaching the League of Villains and eventually infiltrating the Paranormal Liberation Front. The information he provides is essential in the heroes’ fight against Shigaraki’s forces, though it comes at a dire cost.
While Hawks’ infiltration only happens after All Might’s fall, things could have easily gone differently had the Hero Public Safety Commission been informed of the growing threat earlier. They may have instructed Hawks to approach the League and provide them with information. Hawks’ skills could have easily have been useful as the U.A. traitor even without belonging to U.A.’s staff.
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