The Todoroki family bears deep emotional scars, with Shoto Todoroki's father, Endeavor, driven by a relentless ambition to outshine All Might and secure the top spot as the hero in My Hero Academia.

Endeavor's realization that he couldn't achieve this goal himself led him to wed Rei, a woman with the ice quirk, solely to produce a child with both ice and fire powers, who he believed could one day surpass All Might.

The Prodigy's Fateful Journey

Unraveling the Origins of Shoto's Scar

Before Shoto's birth, Endeavor had three children who didn't inherit the desired quirks, leading him to neglect them in favor of Shoto. However, this favoritism, coupled with Endeavor's relentless training and harsh treatment, fueled resentment within the family.

An incident where Rei, Shoto's mother, scalded him in a fit of rage, leaving him scarred, epitomized the family's turmoil. This act led to Rei's institutionalization, filled with remorse for her actions.

Embracing Dual Quirks

Shoto's Pivotal Moment Unleashing Fire and Ice

Blaming his father for his scar, Shoto initially rejected his fire quirk, a symbolic act against Endeavor's cruelty. However, a crucial battle with Deku at the Sports Festival pushed Shoto to confront his inner turmoil.

Through a blend of Deku's guidance and his mother's encouragement, Shoto embraced both his fire and ice quirks, signaling a pivotal moment of self-acceptance and empowerment. This transformative act marked Shoto's emergence as a formidable hero-in-training.