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Chapter 401: Human Heart and Persistence

Midoriya, Bakugo, Todoroki, Iida, and the others who had returned home to Shizuoka City were either watching TV with their families or silently staring at their phones alone.

But what they were seeing was the same. On screen, Tomura Shigaraki was captured from a high angle, forcing the four of them to surround Kyoka.

Seeing this, Midoriya, who was being tightly hugged by his worried, plump mother, instinctively shouted, "Oh no!" He desperately wished he could be there right now.

"Kyoka-chan..." Ashido Mina sat on her pink bed, hugging a matching pink pillow as she watched the scene nervously.

Iida stood beside his parents and sighed in frustration. "Damn it. As the class rep, I can't do anything while my classmate is in danger. I really..."

"Iida, at times like this, you have to trust the Heroes. I believe the professional Heroes on the scene will handle it." His father, now retired, looked at his second son.

Though based on his connections and the information available, he could infer that the Heroes in Kamino were overwhelmed, as a parent, this was the only thing he could say for Iida's sake.

Just then, everyone saw a dazzling golden light descend from the sky on their screens. Then, amid Shigaraki's curse-filled howls, it disappeared into the night.

But everyone watching—not just the teachers and students of U.A. High School, but countless citizens who recognized that handsome face and blond hair—instantly knew it was Kaminari Denki.

That radiant golden light, that cold and striking figure, and that scene of him carrying Kyoka into the sky made girls all over the world scream in excitement.

It felt like something out of an anime, movie, or novel, turning that moment into a global fan frenzy.

Students from Class A, as well as the principal and faculty who had just returned to U.A., all breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's good that Kyoka is safe. That's all that matters!" the Principal said happily, seated in the conference room.

Even though losing another student wouldn't drastically worsen the already dire situation, a successful rescue still counted as a rare positive.

And right now, that was something U.A. High School desperately needed.

"It's definitely a good thing. But Kaminari's actions will draw a lot of attention once the situation calms down," Cementoss said with concern.

"Compared to Kyoka's safety, none of that matters," Aizawa Shouta, Class A's homeroom teacher, replied expressionlessly.

This time, he fully supported Kaminari's decision. In fact, he was deeply thankful to him for saving his student.

At this point, with Kaminari, Kyoka, and Shigaraki having left the area, all the remaining camera coverage focused on All Might's battle.

But not only was the fight between All Might and All For One so fast that cameras could barely keep up, the violent gusts from their clashes and the thick smoke made the footage blurry and difficult to follow.

Still, it was precisely this deadlocked battle that shocked viewers even more.

"This is hell on Earth!"

"In less than thirty minutes, Kamino Plaza and the surrounding areas were half-destroyed!"

"All Might is currently battling the villain believed to be the mastermind!"

As the reporter looked out at the devastation, he shouted into the helicopter's camera in panic, "And the villain... is just one person!"

Yes, that was what no one could believe. How could anyone fight All Might alone?

"Oh my God. He's actually holding his own against the Symbol of Peace… Is this a nightmare?" the reporter muttered. The strong winds at altitude forced him to raise a hand to block his face.

"Hey, All Might looks like he's getting beat up..."

"Seriously. Look at him coughing up so much blood!"

"Judging from all the damage, does this mean I don't have to go to work tomorrow?"

"Isn't that the white-haired guy from the League of Villains? He looks kinda cool."

In parts of Kamino that hadn't been affected yet, people gathered around their screens. Some were worried, some scared, some relieved for the break, and some just casually commented or even laughed.

"Speaking of which, where are the other Pro Heroes?"

"Yeah, why is All Might the only one fighting?"

"I thought Hero numbers had reached saturation? Then why are there more and more villain incidents lately?"

"Still, All Might will find a way in the end. He always does!"

Meanwhile, All Might, the man at the center of this media storm, was on one knee, coughing up bright red blood, clearly in pain.

He could feel the fire within him fading, his strength slipping away. He didn't have much time left.

All Might now had to admit it—All For One had the upper hand.

"To be honest, I'm a bit worried too," All For One said, his expression somewhat strained.

His black helmet had been shattered, revealing his mangled, scarred face. The once pristine black suit was now in tatters.

But compared to All Might, he was still in better shape. He opened his arms with a helpless gesture and sighed.

"Tomura Shigaraki has not only worked tirelessly to erode the public's trust in Heroes, but this time, he struck a critical blow to their reputation in one fell swoop."

"So if possible, I'd rather see him deliver the final strike to you. Let him stand where I once stood, atop the corpse of the Symbol of Peace."

At that moment, with both combatants momentarily still, the aerial camera finally managed to capture a clear image. All For One's words were transmitted to viewers across the nation.

"But All Might, just as you hate me, I hate you just as much."

"You killed everything I built with my own hands, just as I killed your master. So I truly hope you die—ugly and tragic."

As he spoke, the fury in All For One's voice surged. Unable to suppress the killing intent any longer, he began activating multiple Quirks in preparation for his ultimate technique.

"Muscle and bone converted to clockwork, explosive power multiplied by four, arm strength tripled, air propulsion added."

His arms swelled like inflated rubber, bursting through what remained of his upper clothing to reveal terrifying, bioengineered limbs.

Then, he slowly raised his right arm, locking his palm firmly in All Might's direction. He gave a chilling warning.

"I'd suggest you don't dodge this. Because if you do, everything still intact behind you... will be reduced to rubble in an instant."

(To be continued.)

Chapter 402: The Gaze of the Superpowered Army

"Aren't you a Hero? Aren't you the 'Symbol of Peace'? Then I'll take everything you've protected and everything you care about!"

All For One's voice was merciless as he compressed the air in his arms to the extreme and fired it through his outstretched palms.

Faced with such a brutal attack, All Might raised his arms in front of himself, forming the strongest shield he could muster to take the blow head-on.

Boom!

The pale, high-pressure shockwave tore through the air, earth, steel, and stone in its path before slamming into the towering figure.

"First, I'll take away the dignity you've held onto even while injured."

All For One lowered his right arm, now returned to normal, and spoke calmly, as though the fury he had just unleashed was entirely vented in that one blast.

"I want the whole world to see your pathetic form."

"The Symbol of Peace."

As the camera slowly adjusted, All Might's emaciated, skeletal form was finally revealed to the public for the first time. And at that moment, the world collectively fell silent.

"Huh? What?!"

"What's with that skeleton guy?"

"Hey, hey, what happened?!"

In Aichi Prefecture, on the top floor of the central tower belonging to the Ability Daily Products Company, within a secret conference room at the headquarters.

Three men and one woman sat around a table. All of them were high-ranking members of the Paranormal Liberation Front operating in the shadows.

As a major power in Japan, they too were closely watching the events in Kamino City through satellite feeds.

But unlike the general public, their job was to collect and assess data related to All Might and All For One.

What confused them was that, after compiling decades of data, they found both individuals to be significantly weaker than before.

Sitting at the head seat, Rikiya Yotsubashi—known as Re-Destro—analyzed the data on his tablet. He believed that, at his current level, he was capable of joining this war himself.

While the others were debating whether to take this opportunity to act in Kamino, All Might's weakened form appeared on the big screen.

Their reactions mirrored those of ordinary citizens—shocked and silent. Only Rikiya raised an eyebrow, as if a realization had clicked into place.

"I see…"

When he had first seen All For One's face, he had suspected the man had sustained injuries. And now, after seeing All Might like this, he finally understood that both of them had been seriously injured.

That made sense—and to him, it was fantastic news.

What frustrated Re-Destro most was that these two monsters had been at their peak before he even had a chance to compete.

But now… now he might have a trump card.

Rikiya shifted his gaze away from the screen. "How's the progress on the Quirk Amplification Device? Is it ready to replicate and mass-produce?"

He was asking the man beside him, codenamed Skeptic. Wearing black sunglasses and with long, straight black hair like a woman's, Skeptic was the CEO of Feel Good Inc., a renowned Japanese tech company, and his Quirk was Puppeteer.

"Researchers are working around the clock to fully understand the specs. But since we have complete blueprints and a prototype, they say replication won't be difficult."

"Good. Tell them to speed it up. Once this device is mass-produced, many of our plans will become much simpler," Re-Destro said with a smile.

He believed that with the device equipped, he wouldn't be any weaker than Kamino's All Might or All For One.

Suddenly, the expression of the only woman in the room changed drastically.

"Boss, something's happened at the Geten's location!"

Chitose Kizuki, codenamed Curiosity, wore an off-shoulder outfit with a mix of sensuality, intellect, and style. She was an editor at a major publishing group and possessed the Quirk Landmine.

"What is it?"

"He just took the Quirk Amplifier by force!"

A well-dressed man with a sleek suit, resembling a polished politician, immediately asked, "Do we know his motive?"

"I don't believe he would betray us, so he must have a reason."

This man was Koku Hanabata, head of the Heart Party, responsible for the Paranormal Liberation Front's political cover. His Quirk was Incite.

"...No," Chitose shook her head, indicating uncertainty. But Re-Destro, watching the screen, sighed softly.

"I think I know where that boy went."

"Huh?" The other three turned toward him.

"Ever since he lost to All For One, he's been obsessed with it. He trained his Quirk harder than ever and kept asking me if we found a way."

Hanabata nodded in understanding. "Now that All For One's appeared, he took the amplifier because he knows he's still not strong enough!"

"What should we do? Should we call him back? If you gave him a direct order, he would obey no matter how reluctant he is," Chitose asked. Meanwhile, Skeptic sat silently, seemingly indifferent.

Re-Destro thought for a moment, then shook his head with a smile.

"If his goal is All For One, the boss of the villains, let him try."

"Isn't that exactly what our Liberation Front believes in—ordinary citizens standing against villains?"

"Use this opportunity to make a public statement. Raise questions about the Pro Hero system, but don't expose the Paranormal Liberation Front just yet."

"Also, make sure he's not captured alive. Relay that instruction to our contacts in Kamino."

Both Chitose and Hanabata nodded in agreement. What they didn't realize was.

Re-Destro wasn't just thinking about strategy. He also wanted to observe exactly how effective the Quirk Amplifier device really was. This act by the Geten would serve as a valuable demonstration.

Meanwhile, All Might's true form was now fully revealed to the world. While Kaminari and the others had already seen it back on I-Island, this was the first time the public saw it in full.

"Sunken cheeks, hollow eyes… what a pitiful image for a top Hero. But don't be ashamed. This is your true self."

"The Symbol of Peace, All Might."

(To be continued.)

Chapter 403: Kaminari in the Dark Clouds

But whether he was facing the cynicism of All For One or the shocked gazes of millions of viewers, this man.

The blue eyes of the man who had been hailed as the Symbol of Peace for decades did not waver in the slightest.

That was stubbornness. That was determination. That was fire.

Seeing such eyes, All For One was momentarily stunned. Then he shook his head and sighed. "That's it..."

"Even if my body withers and weakens, even if this form is revealed, my heart is still the Symbol of Peace!"

"Not a single piece of it will be taken by you!"

The emaciated All Might slowly stood up. His tone and stance were firm, and a dazzling multicolored light began to bloom from the clenched fist of his right hand.

"You really are extraordinary. You deserve to be my lifelong nemesis, All Might." All For One sighed, raising his hands, a strange pride in his voice.

"But it's such a hassle. I forgot how stubborn and disobedient you are. So... won't this shake your heart a little?" His tone gradually turned playful and sinister.

"Do you want to know who leaked the location of the forest training camp to the League of Villains?"

As soon as All For One spoke, not only was All Might stunned, but all the viewers watching through the cameras were as well.

Kaminari Denki's expression darkened when he saw the scene through the virtual projection from Pikachu.

He immediately turned and asked, "Momo, are you alright?"

"Huh—" Momo lifted the large black cloth covering her, revealing a real rocket launcher in her hands, with five dry-ice-loaded cannons at her feet.

"Thanks!"

Kaminari nodded at Kyoka and Tetsutetsu, who were standing beside him. Then he commanded Pikachu to convert the Golden Poké Ball he was carrying into golden sand, shaping it into a large hand to hold them.

Then the Cancer's Golden Cloth form that turned Pikachu into battle mode wrapped around him. Without saying a word, he activated High Voltage Discharge Mode, transforming into a dazzling golden flash that shot up into the night sky.

"Shangwu..."

Just as Kyoka, Tetsutetsu, and Momo looked at Kaminari's back with worry and confusion, All For One's voice rang out from the other side.

"Actually, the one who leaked the information was your student, the genius of U.A. High School—Kaminari Denki!"

"W-What did you say?!" All Might exclaimed in disbelief, but the next moment his heart and eyes were consumed.

"How dare you... how dare you frame my student!!" he roared at All For One.

"Whether it's a false accusation or not, I'm sure someone will investigate... Oh, and there's one more thing. I want to completely shatter your heart."

All For One pointed at All Might with his index finger and shouted, "Did you know? Tomura Shigaraki is actually the grandson of Nana Shimura!"

All Might's entire body froze, turning to stone, and his once unwavering blue eyes lost their steadiness.

"You know, I've been thinking of doing something to annoy you, so I created an opportunity for you to meet Hang."

"After you drove the crane away, you knew nothing and even laughed proudly!"

"Liar." All Might muttered in despair.

"This is the truth! And you know me well. Doesn't this sound exactly like something I would do?" All For One sneered. He was overjoyed. He had waited too long in the shadows for this moment.

"Ah, hahaha! All Might, where has that smile on your face gone?"

Countless people watching on countless screens felt fear welling up as they looked at the All Might in the video, who seemed utterly crushed by the villain.

Because… this was the first time in decades they had seen All Might like this. It wasn't about his outward appearance, but the overwhelming aura of despair emanating from him.

At this moment, few paid attention to Kaminari Denki's alleged betrayal. Perhaps the truth would be uncovered later, but now, all eyes were on All Might.

"All Might? Is something wrong with him?"

"How could this happen? No, how could All Might be like this?!"

"If he can't beat him, then who else in the world can, All Might!!"

"Even if his appearance has changed, All Might is still All Might!"

"Yes! He can still solve these problems. Come on, All Might! Come on!!!"

It was as if even the heavens couldn't bear the sorrow. Dark clouds unknowingly gathered in the night sky, and cold raindrops began to fall.

It was as if the heavens were crying, just like the many people shedding tears.

"Win!"

"Win, All Might!!!" Midoriya, Bakugo, Iida, Mineta, and Aoyama all shouted in unison.

"Of course. How could I fall here? How could I fall here?"

All Might seemed to hear the voices filled with powerful will, and from his right arm, a radiant golden electric current began to pulse, expanding rapidly.

"Yes, there are many... Heroes have many things to protect, All For One!"

"That's why I can't lose to you!"

At that moment, he gathered all the remaining power and will of One For All into his right arm.

"All your strength in one blow?"

"This is your final attack, All Might. A Hero with 620 injuries is truly terrifying." All For One slowly floated into the air, looking down at the Hero below.

"I still remember your expression when you dragged your intestines along the ground, and it still haunts my nightmares!" As he gritted out these words, crimson lightning began to spark from his body. His aura continued to grow stronger and stronger.

Above them, the night sky turned ominous. The thunderclouds crackled, and streaks of electricity flowed through them, creating the perfect backdrop for the final showdown.

"Muscles and bones turned into springs, explosive power quadrupled! Arm strength tripled!"

"Proliferation! Gigantification! Rivet! Air Walk! Gun Arm!"

Once the preparations were complete, All For One raised his monstrous arms that had swelled to a grotesque size. "You know, all those previous shockwaves were just to wear you down. I knew they couldn't actually hurt you."

"And now, to kill you completely, I will unleash the strongest and most suitable combination of Quirks I currently possess... to end you!"

At the same time, Kaminari Denki, clad in the Cancer's Golden Cloth and draped in a white virtual cloak, stood amidst the dark clouds, his body wrapped in golden flames generated by converging electricity. His floral-marked arms were raised high.

Though his eyes were closed, his focus was razor-sharp. Countless currents slowly gathered in his palms...

(To be continued.)

Chapter 404: Qilin! Thunder God!

Large swaths of dark clouds obscured the moonlight over Kamino City. The night wind, accompanied by rain, howled continuously, while streaks of brightly shining lightning slithered through the sky in an orderly pattern.

Everyone's attention was fixed on the Heroes and Villains preparing for the final showdown below. Nothing else mattered to them now.

No one noticed the terror brewing above their heads. No one, except for three boys and girls who were watching the sky.

Although they couldn't see clearly, the gradually brightening light in the clouds told them exactly what Kaminari was planning.

"In the process of fighting you just now, I finally became certain, All Might."

"One For All is no longer in your body. What you're using now is just its lingering afterglow, the last sparks left behind after the Quirk was passed on."

"Moreover, every time this flame is used, it weakens. It's just a flicker, already on the verge of going out."

Boom—!

All For One revealed what he had already confirmed in his heart. As he held up his terrifying, monstrous right arm, he charged downward. The air in front of him exploded with a deafening blast.

"It must be that boy, Midoriya Izuku!"

"I don't know what you see in him, but in my opinion, Kaminari is far superior."

"Still, it was your decision. It's normal that I can't understand it, but it won't change the fact that you'll die here!"

All Might's eyes remained sharp, staring down his opponent without fear. He raised his swollen, muscular right arm, ready for a head-on clash.

Crack!!

But just as everyone was focused on the clash below, the being hidden in the night sky could no longer stay concealed. It roared with a deafening thunder, announcing its presence, and unleashed a blinding flash of light that drew everyone's attention.

All eyes, including those of All For One and All Might, instinctively turned to the sky.

They were stunned to see a massive and savage thunder beast clawing through the dark clouds, glaring down with beastly eyes that radiated pure lightning.

Among them, the cameramen and reporters in the media helicopter were especially shaken. The monstrous form made of pure thunder and lightning struck fear into their hearts.

In that moment, they forgot to report, forgot to take pictures. They could only stare at the sky with their mouths agape, letting the rain and wind batter their stunned faces.

"That's… that's Kaminari!" All For One, still floating mid-air, was the first to spot the golden figure standing beneath the thunder beast.

In that instant, the two locked eyes across an immeasurable distance.

Though All For One's eyes were destroyed, with the help of multiple sensory Quirks, he could still clearly feel the chilling killing intent radiating from above.

"This really is beyond my expectations. I didn't think you'd strike now. And that move..."

Unfortunately, Kaminari Denki didn't give him the chance to finish. His right hand, wrapped in golden current, was already sweeping downward just a second after raising it.

"Qilin!!!"

Roar—!!

With the motion of his hand, the thunder beast within the dark clouds could no longer be restrained. It transformed into a colossal, unmatched pillar of lightning.

It pierced through the sky in an instant, swallowing All For One—the evil tyrant who had brought countless horrors to Japan—into its blazing core.

It wasn't that All For One hadn't thought of countering or evading with Quirks. His mind certainly tried.

But when faced with the real speed of lightning, all those thoughts couldn't keep up. In the end, the thunderbolt connecting heaven and earth crashed down, smashing into the shattered ground.

Even All Might, not far away, had to raise his arms and brace with what strength he had left, trying desperately to retreat.

Even in his prime, he might not have been able to withstand such a terrifying strike, let alone in his current condition!

"Kaminari… boy… have you really reached this level?!"

The enormous pillar of lightning didn't disappear immediately upon landing. Its energy was so immense that it radiated outward. Though it only lasted a second, the impact was devastating.

At that moment, the lightning was so intense that every screen went white, and the footage only gradually returned.

But in the very next moment, the world fell silent once again. Because what filled the screens—both large and small—was a burning red light.

It looked like lava from an erupting volcano, a scorched battlefield. The devastated zone was covered in molten rock and smoking crystals.

The central plaza of Kamino had become a vision of hell.

At the edge of that hellscape, the emaciated All Might lay unconscious. Then, a radiant golden figure descended slowly from the clouds, like a god.

That figure was instantly picked up by satellite, broadcast to every screen. It was Kaminari Denki!

His eyes remained tightly shut, his raised right arm still suspended. The white virtual cloak behind him fluttered in the rain and wind. The high-voltage electric light radiating from his body evaporated the falling rain, casting him in a perpetual mist.

"Dead or not… doesn't matter."

When he opened his golden eyes and lowered his right arm, those were the first words he spoke.

He had just carefully used his 'radar' to sense the area. Once he confirmed that All For One was completely dead, the murderous intent in his heart was finally released.

Then, Kaminari turned his eyes toward All Might lying on the ground. Now that All For One was dead, All Might's era had officially come to an end.

It could be said that, at least in all of Japan, there was no one left who could stand in his way. As for the suspected next successor of One For All, Midoriya Izuku?

They could wait until he grew stronger. And they weren't necessarily enemies. After all, Kaminari didn't seek control or fear—just freedom.

And the reason he had revealed himself before the world today was to declare to all:

He, Kaminari Denki, had arrived!

Kaminari slowly raised his head, looked directly at the camera on the helicopter, lifted his chin slightly, and calmly declared:

"From now on, I will bear the name... Thunder God!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a violent current exploded from his body, and behind him, the ferocious thunder beast that caused it all reappeared.

"Roar!!!!"

(To be continued.)


Chapter 405: Thunder God’s Promise!

Kaminari's direct and bold declaration naturally caused an uproar among countless people. But whenever someone was about to raise a voice of doubt, they subconsciously closed their mouths the moment they saw the ferocious thunder beast behind him.

This was absolute power. Absolute dominance. Absolute deterrence.

Unless someone could prove that he was merely bluffing and couldn't actually unleash an attack as powerful as the one before.

But could anyone prove that?

There were some who could.

Momo could prove it perfectly. But would she step forward and do so?

Atop a skyscraper in Kamino City, inside ALL FOR ONE's secret base, the "doctor" stood dumbfounded before a wall of dozens of screens.

"This… this isn't… this is impossible!!"

"How could that guy, that ALL FOR ONE… how could it all end just like that?!"

Rikiya Yotsubashi, the current leader of the Paranormal Liberation Front, could no longer maintain his usual calm. He gritted his teeth and glared at the screen displaying Kaminari Denki.

He couldn't accept it. He really couldn't. After finally seeing the two towering figures, ALL FOR ONE and All Might, disappear from the stage, another "Thunder God" had now emerged to press down on him!

But no matter how unwilling he was, he knew clearly that the terrifying attack earlier couldn't be withstood even if he wore an exoskeleton suit.

"Chief, calm down." The IT technician who had been silent for the past 493 minutes, Tomohoshi, suddenly looked up from his laptop.

"If you think carefully about what he said, he talked about carrying the name of 'Thunder God,' not 'Symbol of Peace,' so he might not necessarily be an obstacle to us!"

Rikiya Yotsubashi was reminded by those words, and he immediately recovered a bit of clarity. At the same time, the other two executives also snapped out of their shock.

Tomohoshi, a close aide, turned his laptop toward Yotsubashi. On the screen was a detailed profile of Kaminari Denki.

"And according to this, Kaminari Denki is just a freshman at U.A. High and doesn't have a Hero license."

"So he aligns with the ideology of our Paranormal Liberation Front!"

"As a non-Pro Hero, as an ordinary citizen, he used his Quirk to defeat a villain…" Hanabata, the leader of the Shingo faction, said softly.

"Indeed, we could try contacting him, see if he can be swayed." Qizuki Jisui, an executive officer at Shueisha, brushed his hair back and smiled.

But in response to the suggestion, Rikiya Yotsubashi fell silent. He understood the logic—if you couldn't defeat someone, then make them join you.

However, based on what had just happened, Kaminari Denki possessed overwhelming strength. If they did succeed in recruiting him, then who would lead?

"Alright! Let's try reaching out later."

In the end, the interests of the Paranormal Liberation Front outweighed the selfishness in his heart. If Kaminari Denki could truly lead them toward revolution, why wouldn't he entrust it all to him?

"Wait, this is bad!"

At that moment, Rikiya Yotsubashi suddenly remembered something and said, "That guy from the Apocrypha group should've arrived in Kamino by now!"

"Huh?!" The three top executives froze. They exchanged looks, realizing they had completely forgotten about that.

"If he saw that attack, he wouldn't be foolish enough to get himself killed… right?" the only woman among them, Qi Yue Zhi Sui, said uncertainly.

"Not necessarily… not necessarily…" Hanabata sighed, rubbing his temple.

That "Snowman" is someone who believes strength of Quirks determines social status. His goal has always been to become the strongest Quirk user.

Other than Rikiya Yotsubashi, who introduced him to the idea of liberation and earned his utmost respect, no one else could command his obedience. Not even ALL FOR ONE.

"Get someone to try contacting him immediately. If it's not too late, order him to retreat!" Rikiya Yotsubashi gave a decisive command.

Saitama City, Mitsui Family Estate.

As the current patriarch, Mitsui Buntais, sat cross-legged on the tatami watching a TV brought in by servants, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed outside.

"Father! Have you seen the live broadcast from Kamino?!" The newcomer was none other than Mitsui Amuniseki, current chairman of the Mitsui Zaibatsu. He had just arrived from the company headquarters, face full of excitement.

"You're panicking. As the head of the Mitsui Group, you should act with more composure and rationality," the old man reprimanded his son.

"Ah, yes, my apologies." Faced with his father's authority, he acted as meekly as a child.

"Sit down. I'm already watching the live broadcast you're talking about."

Hearing this, Amuniseki finally relaxed. He knelt on the tatami, eyes wide with amazement as he looked at the TV.

"I never thought that child would reach this point!"

"This is truly beyond my expectations," Mitsui Buntais nodded. "I always believed he was a genius, but I never imagined he'd grow so fast."

"Father, do you still remember what he said after killing someone on the street?" Mitsui Amuniseki laughed.

"What did he say again?" The old man thought for a moment. After all, age had dulled his memory, and he hadn't paid much attention back then, so the words didn't leave a deep impression.

"He said, in the future, whether it's you or the Mitsui Group, if you ever need him, he'll be there without hesitation!"

"And that line—'If anyone dares to hurt you, no matter who they are or what reason they have, they'll definitely regret it!'"

Amuniseki loosened his slightly tight luxury tie and smiled. "Now a man on the same level as the 'Symbol of Peace' has openly declared that he'll protect the Mitsui family!"

It was easy to imagine the shock this would cause among the other factions, not just across Japan, but the entire world.

But Mitsui Buntais didn't seem too overjoyed. Instead, he fell into deep thought for a while, then spoke.

"Don't rush to publicize this, and don't ask Kaminari to do anything for now. You need to understand one thing."

"Even if we do nothing, just the existence of this 'Thunder God' is already the greatest blessing to us Mitsui."

Mitsui Amuniseki froze for a moment. After thinking it over, he nodded in agreement, understanding what his father meant.

There was no need to shout it from the rooftops. Just letting certain people know was enough. They didn't need to do anything else—just quietly stand behind Kaminari Denki.

The old man continued, "Also, start contacting the authorities and major media outlets immediately. Though this 'Thunder God' has overwhelming power, there will surely be all kinds of opinions later on."

"Let us Mitsui handle these troublesome and trivial matters for him. I believe those in power will also know what they need to do."

"Yes. I'll personally oversee this." Mitsui Amuniseki nodded firmly, then stood and quickly left the room.

Silence returned.

Mitsui Buntais quietly watched Kaminari Denki on the screen, his mind drifting back to their first meeting in Omiya Park.

"Thunder God, I really did meet someone extraordinary…"

(To be continued.)

Chapter 406: The God of Thunder and the Snowman!

"Look! He's moving!"

While everyone was still in shock or discussing the 'Thunder God' declaration, they suddenly noticed Kaminari descending to the ground.

To be precise, he landed beside All Might, then squatted down and helped him up in front of everyone.

Looking at the unconscious Pro Hero, Kaminari said softly, "Thank you."

Whoosh

At the headquarters of the Hero Public Safety Commission in Tokyo, Japan, officials in formal attire were gathered around a conference table. Seeing this scene, most of the tension in their hearts eased.

"It seems Kaminari isn't a malicious person after all!"

"In that case, we need to reconsider our stance toward him."

"Perhaps we can make him the new Symbol of Peace. He's still so young and could guarantee peace for decades to come!"

"But he's just a first-year student at U.A., and don't forget what ALL FOR ONE said before. He might be the one who leaked the training camp location!"

"Hah, and we're supposed to believe the words of a villain guilty of countless crimes?"

"Even so, we should investigate afterward!"

"Enough!"

As the officials responsible for the entire Pro Hero system in Japan argued, President Hiraoka, seated at the head of the table, slammed the desk.

The sound instantly silenced the room. With a cold expression, Hiraoka asked, "Did he leak the information? Is that really important right now?"

The officials on both sides looked at one another. Those who supported an investigation couldn't help but think, isn't that important?

But Hiraoka answered his own question firmly.

"It's not important at all."

"What matters now is how we bring this 'Thunder God' into the system, not push him into the category of villain over something so trivial!"

"He's just a first-year student? Then give him a Hero license! He used his Quirk illegally to fight a villain? Then claim we authorized him to help with the follow-up mission!"

"Have you all forgotten how to handle special cases?" President Hiraoka swept his sharp gaze across the officials who supported investigating Kaminari.

"If your actions push him into becoming the next ALL FOR ONE, do we have another All Might to stop him?"

"This…"

Hearing that rhetorical question, the officials hesitated. Then Hiraoka's tone softened slightly as he continued in a low voice.

"Of course, none of this needs to be made public. Let everything settle quietly amidst the noise. Coordinate with the relevant media outlets."

"Our top priority right now is to get Kaminari Denki to accept a Hero license!"

"Understood?"

The officials from the Hero Public Safety Commission answered in unison, "Understood!!"

As expected, just as the old Mitsui Buntais predicted, the authorities weren't brainless. They understood what choices to make.

Kaminari's power had given them renewed confidence.

"You… how dare you steal my opponent!!"

Whoosh!

Just as Kaminari was about to take All Might to the nearest hospital, a furious young voice suddenly echoed from the night sky behind him.

Then, a bitterly cold gale blasted toward his back along with those words.

He actually dared to act!

"Damn it, I knew this would be a problem." Rikiya Yotsubashi covered his forehead helplessly.

"Chief, this kid's irrational behavior likely isn't just due to personality issues."

Hanabata, the faction leader, pushed up his pale-yellow glasses. The screen's reflection glinted off his lenses.

"I think he's already using a Quirk amplification device. Based on Wolfram's performance on I-Island, while it doesn't cause physical harm, it can produce intense mental stimulation!"

The IT technician tapped the keys on his laptop, pulling up Wolfram's data. Staring at the screen, he confirmed it.

"Turns out, forcibly evolving one's Quirk factor gradually distorts the mind, making people more violent and extreme. With sudden power boosts, they even experience delusions of invincibility."

On the screen, ten recordings of Wolfram yelling from the tower on I-Island played one after another.

"With this power, why should I be just a high-ranking officer? I could be the boss myself!"

"Forget Destro and ALL FOR ONE. They're nothing to me now. I'm the strongest!"

"Then let the death of this 'Symbol of Peace' announce the arrival of a new era to the world!"

"My era!!"

The arrogant monologue left everyone in the Paranormal Liberation Front stunned.

It wasn't that they cared about the long-dead Wolfram, but rather, they were now deeply worried about Apocrypha's mental state.

"What should we do, Leader?" The three executives looked toward Yotsubashi, who remained silent for a moment, then raised his head slightly and looked at the large monitor.

"Just wait and see. If Apocrypha wins and still sides with us, that's ideal. But if he loses or changes mentally, we'll abandon him."

On the other side, facing the sudden attack, Kaminari had no choice but to dodge while carrying the frail All Might. He then rose into the night sky to face his opponent head-on.

"You again!"

Because Geten was wearing a heavy polar coat with a large hood, Kaminari couldn't clearly see his face, but he hadn't forgotten what happened on I-Island.

"You killed ALL FOR ONE!"

"Are you here to avenge him?" Kaminari asked as 'Pikachu' carried All Might away in a stream of golden sand. His golden eyes locked onto Apocrypha coldly.

"I'm here to kill him!"

"But since he died at your hands, now… you have to die by mine!!"

Geten roared in rage at Kaminari. At the same time, a massive cloud of white mist began to swirl around them.

"What kind of logic is that? I don't even want to deal with you right now." Kaminari showed no interest in his opponent's emotions.

"But if you keep pestering me, I'll make you pay the price."

Truthfully, he didn't want to fight the guy now. If someone realized he could no longer use the Qilin, the deterrence effect from earlier would fade.

Besides, he had no grudge against him. While the other was clearly a villain, Kaminari wasn't a Pro Hero and had no obligation to arrest him.

However, if a fight was inevitable, then he would go all out. The first battle as the 'Thunder God' could not be weak.

The thunderclouds above still hadn't dissipated.

Chapter 407: Ten Thousand Thunders!

In response to Kaminari's threats and warnings, the already unhinged "Snowman" had fallen into an extreme state. Not only did he show no signs of backing down, but the fury in his heart only intensified.

It wasn't that he hadn't seen the power of the Qilin earlier. On the contrary, it was precisely because he had witnessed it that he was even more determined to fight Kaminari.

In his mind, since ALL FOR ONE had died at Kaminari's hands, then defeating Kaminari Denki meant he was stronger than ALL FOR ONE!

"You call yourself the Thunder God?"

"Then I'll show you the power of my Ice Emperor!" As he spoke, the Geten could no longer hold back and activated the Quirk factor in his body at full force.

As he raised his palms to the sky, the surrounding temperature plummeted rapidly. The previously faint white mist exploded outward at a speed visible to the naked eye, transforming into sweeping gale-force winds.

What shocked the countless people watching the scene the most was that this blizzard kept expanding, spreading out in all directions. Even the sky that had been blanketed by thunderclouds was now being overtaken by fierce winds and snowfall!

Thunderclouds above, wind and snow below. This was the bizarre scene hanging over the skies of Kamino right now.

Geten, no, the "Ice Emperor"—his Quirk was low-temperature manipulation. Originally, he could only control existing ice and manipulate the temperature of frozen materials.

But with the enhancement of the Quirk amplification device, his Quirk had evolved. He could now freely generate low-temperature environments and indirectly create snowflakes, ice, cold air, and more.

In terms of raw ability alone, the title "Ice Emperor" was well earned. But even in the face of this overwhelming change and his powerful offensive, Kaminari Denki, now carrying the title of "Thunder God," showed no fear.

He fully activated the Quirk factors within his body, directly controlling the countless electrons within the thunderclouds above. They transformed into surging electric pillars and rained down toward the ground and his enemy.

"Ten Thousand Thunders!!!"

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Dozens, even hundreds, of electric pillars ripped through the blizzard and windstorm without hesitation, crashing into the lava-scorched ground below. Several of them surged toward Geten like rampaging pythons!

But these thick serpents of lightning were quickly intercepted by massive ice walls formed from the swirling white mist. Explosions of electricity and ice filled the sky.

Chunks of ice melted into steam under the intense heat of the thunder, only to refreeze into frost moments later due to the frigid environment!

The entire night sky above central Kamino had transformed into a battlefield of lightning and ice, and that battlefield steadily expanded with time.

Then, a golden flash of light pierced through the thunder and snow, appearing before the "Ice Emperor" in the blink of an eye. Kaminari raised the golden lightsaber in his hand and slashed down!

Clad in lightning and golden flames, Kaminari's eyes were ice cold. The Rikido in his hand showed no mercy, clearly aiming to kill.

The truth about his collusion with ALL FOR ONE and leaking the forest training camp location had already been exposed. If Kaminari wanted to suppress this scandal, the only way was to use overwhelming power to silence the doubters.

This man had to die.

The blazing blade of the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword cut through the ice without resistance, easily slicing through the frozen wall that Getenhad hastily summoned.

But the next moment, Kaminari's golden eyebrows furrowed. His blade had been blocked—and then, completely stopped.

As the split in the ice wall widened, he finally saw what had halted the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword.

It was a pair of claws—massive claws forged from ice and brimming with frigid air. They encased Apocrypha's entire arms like exoskeletal armor, and the palm tightly gripped the searing blade.

Kaminari could clearly see the glowing blade melting the surface of the icy gauntlets, only for the ice to instantly regenerate.

The hiss of melting and refreezing echoed continuously through the air.

"Your sword is called the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword, right? Then I should name mine too." Getenslowly raised his hooded head, revealing a youthful face with glowing blue eyes and a twisted smile.

"How about... Ymir's Hand?"

Ymir, the progenitor of the frost giants from Norse mythology.

As the Thunder God and the Ice Emperor clashed, the media helicopters circling the area were forced to retreat.

Not only were the snowstorms and lightning disrupting the broadcasts, but the sheer ferocity of the wind, the deadly electric pillars, and the plummeting temperature made it too dangerous to remain.

At the same time, citizens of Kamino City began to realize something was wrong. The air was getting colder, and snowflakes had started drifting from the sky.

The Pro Heroes and police officers who had finished battling the Nomu began regrouping and looking toward the city center.

"This snow's not normal!" Gran Torino looked a bit winded. It had been a long time since he'd fought so intensely.

Edgeshot, who had spent long periods surviving in the wild, was particularly sensitive to the cold. "The temperature's still dropping. If it keeps going like this, something bad's going to happen!"

"Mobilize teams to evacuate civilians immediately!" Endeavor, the No. 2 Hero, stepped up and gave orders. At the same time, he began striding toward the city center.

No. 3 Hero Best Jeanist used his fibers to help the police restrain the Nomu while shouting toward Endeavor's retreating back.

"Endeavor, where are you going?!"

"To bring down the cause of this!" Endeavor stopped, turned his head, and said in a low voice, "If this continues, all of Kamino will be frozen. My Quirk is best suited for this."

"But…" Just as Best Jeanist was about to say more, he noticed something flying through the night sky.

"It's All Might!"

Gran Torino recognized him immediately and blasted off with compressed air from his feet, catching All Might, who had been carried over by a stream of compacted golden sand.

"These are Kaminari's doing…" Edgeshot walked up beside him.

"Seems like that kid hasn't gone down the wrong path after all," Endeavor said seriously.

Everyone present had heard Kaminari's earlier "Thunder God" declaration. It had raised concern about whether a second ALL FOR ONE was emerging.

"As long as he's not pushed too far, Kaminari won't be a problem. He's someone who prefers peace," Edgeshot explained in defense of his student.

"Hmph." Endeavor understood what those words meant. Under normal circumstances, his personality would have made him pursue Kaminari's leak issue.

But as a seasoned Pro Hero, he also understood the importance of stabilizing Kaminari Denki right now.

Though he didn't show it outwardly, the moment he saw the Qilin's power, he was deeply shaken.

"Even so, I won't entrust the safety of an entire city to a fifteen-year-old kid." With that, Endeavor ignited in blazing fire. Using the flames' thrust, he shot directly into the raging snowstorm.

"We can't let him underestimate what it means to be a Hero!"

(To be continued.)

Chapter 408: The God of Thunder Comes to the World!

Kamino City, once a thriving metropolis, was now facing its most severe crisis yet.

As if plunged into a second ice age, the extreme cold and raging blizzard forced citizens to evacuate their homes in groups.

"I didn't expect that, after All Might and ALL FOR ONE, there'd be someone else capable of changing an entire city's climate with just their Quirk…" Gran Torino sighed as he looked at the congested highways.

Best Jeanist stood with his hands in the pockets of his jeans, calmly watching the snow-covered night sky where lightning occasionally flashed through the clouds.

"When it comes to climate impact, I think they've surpassed All Might. His power only affected the environment briefly through destruction. These two…"

"Perhaps this is the ultimate form of elemental-type Quirks," Edgeshot muttered. Though his expression remained calm, his heart was filled with unease for Kaminari.

"If… and I mean if… if Kaminari Denki loses, then what can we do about that villain?" Kamui Woods, who stood next to Mt. Lady, suddenly asked.

Mt. Lady hesitated, glancing toward the city center. "Mr. Endeavor might be able to handle it. Low temperatures and snowstorms shouldn't be too difficult for him."

But what left her speechless was that none of the top-ranked Heroes nearby responded with agreement. Endeavor was powerful, but he wasn't a tier above them.

They had long understood the difference between first-rate and top-tier from watching All Might over the years.

In the skies above, amid thunderclouds and blizzards, the battle between lightning and frost had reached its peak.

Sizzle!

A golden flash pierced through layers of wind and snow, dodging ice constructs in its path, trailing a blazing golden tail behind it. It landed behind Geten in an instant, swinging a sword down.

Although Kaminari moved with near-teleportation speed and Geten couldn't react in time, he still managed to form an ice fist behind himself.

Shing!

The two-meter-wide ice fist was cleaved in two, and the dazzling blade of the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword continued to slice toward Geten's slender back.

But the severed ice chunks instantly transformed into sharp blades and stabbed at Kaminari.

Facing this deadly counterattack, Kaminari ignored it entirely. He swung Rikido even harder in a determined strike.

Geten had no choice but to quickly raise an ice wall and retreat forward to put distance between them.

As for Kaminari, though the two ice spears did graze him, they had no effect. His "High Voltage Mode" and the protection of the golden armor rendered the attack useless.

"Thunder!"

Several lightning pillars descended from above. Under his control, they curved in midair and bombarded Geten relentlessly.

This natural lightning was incredibly easy to use. It didn't consume any of Kaminari's energy, and its supply was nearly endless.

But his opponent, the self-proclaimed "Ice Emperor," could also use low-temperature control to endlessly create ice.

Both Kaminari and Geten understood that this fight wouldn't be decided by attrition. These were only harassment tactics.

"What about that move from earlier? Use it again!"

Geten raised his hooded head, his eyes glowing with a cold blue light as he shouted provocatively. A sci-fi-looking Quirk amplification device was embedded in his forehead.

"I'll take it head-on! Then I'll defeat you! Kill you!"

"That's how I'll surpass ALL FOR ONE! That's how I'll become the strongest Quirk user in the world!"

"To become the true 'Ice Emperor'!!"

As he finished, the blue glow in his eyes intensified. He had completely succumbed to his obsession with power.

"Whether you surpass ALL FOR ONE or become the Ice Emperor, I couldn't care less."

The golden glow in Kaminari's pupils deepened. The violent surge of electrons around him instantly cleared the snow within a hundred-meter radius.

"But you shouldn't have provoked me—especially right now, because…"

Crack!

The high-voltage current on his body surged violently. From the thunderclouds above, an enormous lightning pillar struck down, engulfing Kaminari completely. Yet his voice echoed through the dazzling explosion of light, illuminating the entire sky.

"You will die."

"To the true God of Thunder!!"

All the electricity converged like liquid gold. Within moments, under Geten's stunned gaze, a colossal golden thunder giant took shape—ten meters tall.

This thunder giant had the face of a sharp-mouthed, monstrous mask, its hair composed of crackling lightning. Three Yasakani Magatama drums floated behind its head.

Its massive thunder wings stretched tens of meters wide, fanning powerfully. In one hand, it held a massive lightning spear, and in the other, a thunder-infused hammer.

From head to toe, the figure radiated intense heat and blinding golden light. It looked like a true god descending upon the world.

In this form, Kaminari Denki fused the Celestial Thunder, the Japanese Magatama Drum, the Spear of Zeus, and the Norse Thunder God's Hammer.

"Stop bluffing!" Geten shouted angrily after recovering from the shock. But in the next instant, he saw the Thunder God's wings twitch slightly...

Crackle!

Kaminari, in his Thunder God form, had already appeared behind Geten. The thunder hammer in his left hand slammed forward.

"Thunder God's Hammer!"

The hammer, formed from high-density plasma, shattered the forming ice wall on impact, tearing through snow and wind alike. It landed squarely on Geten's back.

Bang! Boom!!

Whoosh!!

Geten shot downward like a golden meteor. But the Thunder God showed no mercy.

"Spear of Zeus!"

Before Geten could hit the ground, Kaminari hurled the massive lightning spear with explosive force, swinging his golden arm.

"That is…"

A few hundred meters away, Endeavor had just reached the city center and witnessed the spectacular scene unfold in the night sky.

A golden meteor plummeted diagonally from the sky, followed closely by what looked like concentric rings of golden light.

Above it hovered a terrifying golden giant…

BOOM!!!!

Seconds later, the place where the meteor fell erupted in an explosion far more powerful than a missile.

As the blinding light pierced Endeavor's eyes, a searing shockwave of hot air rushed toward him, despite the flames cloaking his body.

"That… is Kaminari Denki?!" Endeavor narrowed his eyes, staring up at the overwhelming figure in the sky.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 409: Thunder Shadow

On the ground, the lava field that had gradually cooled and solidified from the sudden drop in temperature returned to a semi-molten state, releasing wisps of fire and heat once more.

But the affected area was small, only warming the central zone of the battlefield.

After all, the power of the "Spear of Zeus" wasn't on the same level as the earlier "Qilin" strike.

Boom.

Two massive ice claws reformed beneath Geten, supporting his weakened body as he struggled to rise from the superheated ground, hovering about thirty centimeters above the surface.

Hiss... hiss...

Where ice met lava, thick steam and smoke erupted instantly, engulfing Geten's figure.

At this moment, he looked pitiful. The fur cloak on his back had been completely incinerated, exposing large patches of scorched skin, while blood ran from the corners of his mouth and chest.

A thin layer of frost began spreading rapidly across his back, temporarily numbing the searing pain.

"It hurts! Damn it!!" Geten gritted his teeth. This was the most excruciating pain he had ever experienced.

It far exceeded the agony of any past blow, even one from ALL FOR ONE. It drove him to the edge of madness. All reason left his eyes, replaced by a violent, dark blue glow.

"Kill you! Kill you!!!"

With his roar piercing the sky, the snowstorm within a hundred-meter radius suddenly paused.

Snowflakes, icy winds, and steam seemed frozen mid-air for a moment. Then, as if rewinding at high speed, they accelerated and surged toward Geten.

Moments later, Endeavor, standing in the distance, saw a massive snow tornado suddenly form—towering into the sky and blotting out the land below.

"Incredible..."

He stood stunned, strangely hesitant to move closer. Whether it was the Thunder God in the sky or this monstrous blizzard, both were beyond his control.

He recalled seeing something like this decades ago, when All Might had unleashed an unimaginable power. Witnessing it up close had shattered his confidence, convincing him to give up surpassing All Might and instead create a child who could.

Now, decades later, that same despair returned.

This time, he was seeing two monsters at once. Words couldn't begin to describe how he felt.

Endeavor stood frozen, no longer acting as a Hero but as a silent spectator. His presence now validated the scale of the battle between the Thunder God and Ice Emperor.

Raaaah—

A deafening roar, something between a lion's and a tiger's, erupted from within the sky-piercing snow tornado.

Boom!

Boom!

On either side of the vortex, two ice-blue claws, each one or two meters long, burst outward.

Then, from behind the swirling tornado, a long, snow-white bone tail cracked through the storm wall and lashed out.

With that single lash, the snow tornado was obliterated, revealing a monstrous, ten-meter-tall figure.

A dragon. A giant dragon. A terrifying skeletal ice dragon made entirely from solid, translucent ice.

The frost dragon landed on the lava ground, flaring its massive bony wings as it raised its head to glare at the golden Thunder God hovering in the snowy sky.

The final clash had arrived!

In this world, battles at the highest level were no longer about technique. At that peak, only overwhelming power determined the victor.

Shockwaves, brute force, thunder, fire, ice, wind… it all came down to raw strength in the end.

Why? Because that's just how it is.

Boom!

The ice dragon's wings slammed down, launching it at a speed faster than words could describe. Its claws slashed toward the Thunder God's weapon.

Kaminari didn't flinch. The massive thunder hammer met the incoming claws head-on.

The impact between lightning and ice echoed across the sky like thunder. Even civilians and Pro Heroes evacuating the city instinctively turned around.

A shockwave of immense pressure blew apart the blizzard over Kamino's center.

This also marked the moment when Geten could no longer control the storm. Neon lights once again illuminated the area.

More importantly, cameras—satellites included—could now broadcast this moment to the world.

Ice Dragon and Thunder God, finally revealed to all.

"That's... what is that?!"

This single question echoed the collective terror of billions of viewers. But the ones locked in battle paid it no mind.

They soared toward the storm-darkened sky, engaging in a ferocious aerial battle.

Shattered frost, sparks of lightning, clouds of steam where cold met heat, and thunderous roars all blended into the ultimate spectacle above Kamino City.

In midair, the Spear of Zeus gleamed with electric light as it pierced the ice dragon's chest.

The dragon's jaws snapped toward Kaminari's neck, razor-sharp ice teeth clamping down. Its massive tail wrapped around the Thunder God and hurled him through the air.

Then came the thunder hammer.

Boom!!!

The lightning spear detonated in the frost dragon's chest, sending out violent energy waves that blasted both sides apart.

Roar—!

But the ice dragon didn't stop. It didn't wait for its shattered ribs to recover. It charged forward again, roaring in a frenzy.

Geten was now completely consumed by rage. He didn't notice the change above him.

He didn't see that the thunderclouds, once flashing with crackling lightning, had begun to fade.

And in their place, something terrifying had begun to form—an enormous thunderball, slowly expanding like a descending meteorite.

While Geten created the blizzard and frost dragon, Kaminari hadn't just stood idly by. He had been preparing his ultimate move.

A decisive technique.

But this also meant that if it failed, the battle would be over.

Now, everyone watching around the world stared in horror at the ever-growing thunderball in the sky.

It was turning a deep golden color, its light becoming more concentrated. Dozens of meters wide, it glowed like a second sun.

Yet the mad Geten, obsessed with killing Kaminari, didn't notice any of it.

As he rampaged in the body of the frost dragon, biting into the Thunder God's body, he didn't realize what was coming.

Kaminari didn't dodge. He didn't defend.

Instead, the thunder hammer transformed into a long and massive lightning spear.

Then, the Thunder God impaled two spears diagonally into the ice dragon's body.

At that same moment, Kaminari, cloaked in High Voltage Electric Shock Mode, flew out from the Thunder God's back and raised his hands toward the sky.

Geten, with his vision blocked, saw none of it. He continued destroying the Thunder God's body like a crazed beast.

The Thunder God's form cracked and shattered under the onslaught, and Geten's heart surged with triumph.

He was going to win. He would kill Kaminari Denki.

He would surpass ALL FOR ONE. Surpass All Might. Surpass Kaminari. He would become the strongest Quirk user in the world.

On the other side, Kaminari, having created distance, thrust his arms toward the sky under the gaze of countless cameras.

The colossal thunderball above, now fifty or sixty meters wide, began to descend.

(To be continued.)