MHATG: Chapter 348/350

Chapter 348: Super Quirks?

"Next up, one million volts!"

Crack!

"Two million volts!"

Crack!!

"Still not feeling anything?!"

"Then let's go with three million volts!"

Crack!!!

"What? I just feel a little warm?"

In the Quirk training hall, which took up an entire floor of the apartment, Kaminari called out in disbelief as dazzling bursts of lightning and thunder filled the space.

"How about we go straight to five million? That should be your limit now, right?" Tetsutetsu, fully covered in silver, said with a relaxed smile.

Kaminari's mouth twitched as he shook his head. "No, my current power reserve tops out at about six million."

"Alright, then let's go with five million this time. If that's fine, I'll try the maximum next time!" Tetsutetsu replied confidently.

"Hey, aren't you a high school student too? Can you at least get the basics of math right?" Kaminari said with a helpless smile.

"My power cap is six million. I already used up three million just now. Where am I supposed to get five or even six million volts from now?"

Although he could absorb electricity from the surrounding air using Electricity Absorbing Physique, the amount he could recover in a short time wasn't much.

The biggest benefit of this new Quirk was that it could save his family an astronomical amount on their electricity bills!

"Ah, yeah, I guess you're right." Tetsutetsu laughed awkwardly at Kaminari's words.

At that moment, Kaminari sighed. "Three million volts only makes you feel warm, not even a little numb. You've basically become the natural enemy of all lightning and heat-type Quirks!"

"And with hardness way beyond steel... I really didn't expect that combining Iron Body with your Quirk would be this strong!"

If Tetsutetsu wanted to defeat him now, Kaminari thought, he'd either need to use a powerful attack like the Railgun or Raikiri, or his power reserve would have to surpass ten million volts.

Since three million volts could be felt, that meant Tetsutetsu wasn't like Monkey D. Luffy, who was completely immune to lightning. There was still a limit!

Tetsutetsu had no idea what Kaminari was thinking. He simply looked at his silver-coated hands and smiled. "Honestly, I'm surprised too. Looks like I can finally fight on equal ground with you."

"Fifty-fifty…"

Kaminari thought for a moment and nodded. "Yeah, I'd say I can't really hurt you, and you can't hit me because you can't use Shave."

"That's not necessarily true. You haven't used your Railgun, Raikiri, or that awesome Ame-no-Murakumo Sword," Tetsutetsu said eagerly. He hadn't yet experienced Kaminari's full power.

But Kaminari firmly shook his head. "I'm not going to use Raikiri or Railgun on you. Even if you can handle it now, still…"

Just as Tetsutetsu was about to sigh in disappointment, Kaminari continued.

"But I'll let you try the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword. That one isn't as hard to control as the other two. But I can only give you a light swipe!"

As he spoke, Kaminari placed his hands together in front of him and activated one million volts of electricity.

Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak!

As he slowly moved his hands apart, the familiar sound of chirping lightning filled the air, and a golden electric sword appeared before their eyes.

"Whoa, that's so cool!" Even though he'd seen it before, Tetsutetsu couldn't help but exclaim with envy.

"You actually turned the violent energy of lightning into a stable, sword-shaped weapon. Your fine control is seriously insane!"

Kaminari smiled slightly at the praise, gripped the handle of the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword with his right hand, and said, "I've been training for over ten years. How could I not get results?"

"And from what I know, Endeavor can also condense his flames into spears and such."

At the mention of "Endeavor," Kaminari suddenly remembered something and thought, He still owes me a punch. I should find some time to settle that agreement.

Though, with his current strength, could he land a satisfying Electric Light Fist on the guy?

"Endeavor's been the No. 2 Hero for over twenty years. If you can do something like him, you're already strong enough, aren't you?" Tetsutetsu said with a half-laugh, half-sigh.

"But that's not enough!" Kaminari's eyes suddenly turned serious. "After what happened on I-Island, you should know there are people out there way stronger than Endeavor."

"Yeah, true."

Tetsutetsu's expression grew solemn. Though he looked calm now, he still felt the weight of it in his heart. After all, he almost ended up in Rukongai.

"Let me make this clear. My goal has never been 'Hellflame' Endeavor, but the 'Symbol of Peace'—All Might!"

"One day, I want to become as strong as All Might—no, even stronger!!" Kaminari declared seriously. This was the first time he had shared his true ambition with anyone.

"Go for it… Kaminari…" Tetsutetsu was shaken by his declaration.

As a Japanese citizen, the name "All Might" held a weight far beyond what outsiders could understand. He was a mountain no one thought they could climb.

"So if you want to fight alongside me in the future, don't just aim for Endeavor, Hawks, or the Ox King!"

"You and I—we need to reach the pinnacle of the world's combat power and see what it looks like from up there." With his emotions gradually calming, Kaminari raised the electric sword in his hand.

"Alright, I'm going to lightly cut your arm now. Are you ready?"

"Go for it!" Tetsutetsu nodded firmly and stretched out his sturdy silver arm. In the next instant, a golden flash of light sliced down from above.

Swish!!

Tetsutetsu let out a muffled grunt, his brows instantly furrowed. Though the area on his arm didn't seem to change much, there was definite pain.

"Looks like a sharp enough attack can still hurt you," Kaminari said as he dispersed the sword and squinted at the faint dent in Tetsutetsu's arm.

It was shallow, but it worked! That meant if he increased his strength and output, he could definitely cause real damage to Tetsutetsu.

He felt relieved. If he'd listened to this guy and used Raikiri on him earlier, there'd definitely be blood right now.

"Yeah, but your Super Steel Quirk definitely has more potential. As you grow, train, and develop, every aspect of your ability will improve," Kaminari said, watching Tetsutetsu's arm return to normal.

"And don't forget—Quirks can evolve. I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens when your Quirk evolves, especially combined with Iron Body."

Tetsutetsu's mood brightened. Didn't this mean he still had huge potential?

"By the way, speaking of Quirk evolution—Kaminari, have you ever thought about what your Quirk might look like if it evolved?" he asked with a grin.

"I…" Kaminari hesitated. His current Quirks weren't innate—they were acquired.

That suddenly made him wonder. If he fused a few more Quirks of the same type, would he eventually evolve into something unimaginable?

A super Quirk on par with One For All or All For One?!

(To be continued.)

Chapter 349: News About AFO!

After finishing the chicken soup his mom had carefully prepared, Tetsutetsu took his Noibat and left under the bright moonlight, while Kaminari returned once again to the Quirk training hall on the top floor.

In addition to wanting to use the remaining hours before bed to train his Electricity Absorbing Physique, there was also a message on his phone that had made him feel uneasy.

[Congratulations, Kaminari-kun. I recently acquired a Quirk that suits you very well. If you're interested, let's meet at the same place tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.]


Although the sender didn't identify himself, the wording and tone made it obvious who it was.

Honestly, Kaminari was both surprised and pleased when he saw the message. Well—more surprised than anything else, but pleased too.

The good part was obvious—if he could really obtain another suitable Quirk, his potential would definitely grow even further.

But he also understood that dealing with a dark mastermind like All For One was an extremely, extremely dangerous thing.

And he was sure that this time, the Quirk wouldn't come to him under the guise of a "gift." There would definitely be a price.

"Should I go?"

Kaminari sat cross-legged on the floor, staring blankly at the phone screen. His emotions were tangled. That man was a super terrorist, even if he looked like a refined gentleman on the surface.

To be honest, deep down he wanted to go, he felt like he definitely would in the end but he had to consider the consequences.

Bang.

After thinking about it for a long while, he lay down heavily on the ground, staring at the ceiling expressionlessly. In his mind, he wondered: If I'm discovered… what would happen? Would I be expelled from U.A.? Become a wanted criminal?

As he thought, Kaminari slowly raised his arm. A golden glow lit up on his right hand, and small electrons from the air gathered into his skin.

Seeing this, his expression turned complicated. He murmured to himself, "There's no turning back now, is there...?"

In the next moment, his gaze sharpened.

Yeah, there was no more regret. No matter what the consequences, he could only grit his teeth and keep going to the end!

"I'll become stronger!"

"As long as I become strong enough, no matter what happens in the future, I'll have the strength and leverage to deal with it!"

After all, there's a saying: High risk, high return. Kaminari convinced himself with that thought.

With that, he sat up, closed his eyes, and began to train his power absorption. In the next moment, his entire body began to glow with golden light…

The next day, he got up early, intending to go for a morning jog in Omiya Park like usual. But after spotting reporters—some obvious, some in disguise—camped outside the gate of his apartment complex, he could only shake his head and head up to the top floor to use the treadmill instead.

Although this situation would probably ease up with time, for now, it was a bittersweet inconvenience.

An hour later, his morning workout was done. After a quick shower in the top-floor bathroom, Kaminari returned to his home on the 16th floor.

"Son, come here for a sec."

As soon as he stepped out of his shoes at the entrance, he heard his father calling from the living room. That surprised Kaminari—shouldn't he be at the company at this hour?

"I see, there are guests."

He glanced at the two unfamiliar pairs of leather shoes by the door, then walked in curiously. Sure enough, there were two people sitting in the living room—one familiar and one unfamiliar.

"You must be Kaminari-kun. I've heard a lot about you!"

The unfamiliar middle-aged man in a suit stood up immediately and extended his hand with a polite smile.

"Hello." Kaminari shook hands and nodded in return. Even though he didn't know the man, he still had basic manners.

After they all sat down on the sofa again, his father, seated at the head of the table, said with a smile, "Kaminari, this is Mr. Ishimatsu. I asked Arai to bring him over."

"He's the general manager of Nabonir Japan, and he came personally to handle your car purchase."

Arai was his father's secretary and had accompanied him on a promotional shoot in Tokyo before, so Kaminari was familiar with him. That's why his attention shifted to Ishimatsu.

Why would the general manager of Nabonir Japan come in person? There's no way he visits customers every time a sports car is sold… Kaminari thought to himself.

"Hehe."

Seeing Kaminari's puzzled look, Ishimatsu smiled gently and got straight to the point.

"Kaminari-kun, don't be surprised. Aside from hearing that you wanted to design the appearance yourself, I also came to discuss something else."

"Here's the sports car design you requested. Take a look." As he spoke, Kaminari waved toward Pikachu, who was playing with Leib.

"Pikachu, show them the design for Bumblebee."

"Pika!"

The next second, a soft blue light projected from Pikachu's eyes, forming a clear light screen. A sleek yellow sports car with black stripes appeared on display.

"I see. The design is beautiful," Ishimatsu praised politely. As an employee of Nabonir, he had seen countless top-tier designs and wasn't easily impressed.

"Please send this design to this email address later. Now, let's talk about the endorsement deal." He placed a business card on the coffee table and looked gently at Kaminari.

"Endorsement?!"

Everyone present was stunned by Ishimatsu's words, including Kaminari's mother, who was just walking over with a fruit platter.

"Yes. Considering Kaminari-kun's current popularity, we believe he has enough public value to serve as Nabonir's spokesperson in Japan."

"In addition to an annual endorsement fee of 20 million yen, this customized sports car will also be provided to Kaminari-kun as part of the endorsement contract," Ishimatsu said seriously.

"…!"

Secretary Arai was also shocked. Didn't this mean Kaminari would not only receive a top-end custom sports car for free but also earn 20 million yen per year?

"May I ask about the requirements and the term of the endorsement?" Kaminari's father asked calmly.

"The conditions are very simple. Aside from cooperating with our promotional campaigns, Kaminari-kun must use this sports car when attending private events in the future."

Kaminari thought for a moment. "Will there be a lot of promotional events? I think you're aware that I'm still a student at U.A."

"The contract will last for three years, with an endorsement fee of 20 million yen per year," Ishimatsu replied. "As for your student status, we believe that being a Hero Course student at U.A. is part of your appeal, so we'll ensure that any promotional activities don't interfere with your Hero training."

Kaminari and his father exchanged a glance, both seeing satisfaction in each other's eyes. With that, the matter of the endorsement and the sports car was soon settled.

Afterward, Kaminari resumed his daily training—strength exercises, Quirk training, electromagnetic learning... Time slipped by little by little, until night eventually fell.

Haa...

Standing by the window of the training hall on the top floor, Kaminari gazed at the Milky Way and bright moon in the night sky, exhaled deeply, then turned and walked out with Pikachu by his side.

"Time to meet All For One…"

(To be continued.)

Chapter 350: The Second Transaction!

The starry night sky, the dark alleys, and the distant sounds of cars—all the same as before.

"I'm already here. You can come out."

The young man's voice broke the silence, followed by a deep, magnetic laugh.

"You still chose to come, Kaminari-kun."

"Yeah. I'm not surprised by my own choice," Kaminari replied, shrugging as he looked toward the figure in the black hood emerging from the shadows.

But judging from the fact that he had put on the Cancer's Golden Cloth, that wasn't entirely true. After all, facing someone like this, it would be impossible to say he wasn't nervous at all.

Having witnessed the power levels of All Might and Wolfram, it was easy to imagine how terrifying the man before him truly was.

"Hehehe, you really are sharp," All For One said with a smile.

"I think I'm very sharp too. If I hadn't shown up tonight, the pros and the police would've been at my door tomorrow, right?" Kaminari shot back mockingly.

"That's not the case. I never considered what would happen if you didn't come," All For One said, shaking his head. "Because I know you very well. You wouldn't want to give up a Quirk that makes you even more complete."

Kaminari was silent for a moment. He took a deep breath and sighed. "In that case, let's get to business. What Quirk is it this time, and what's the price?"

"This Quirk is different from last time. Its original user was a senior researcher from Han Country. His ability is to freely control surrounding electrical currents."

As soon as he finished speaking, All For One let out a low laugh. "Kaminari-kun, can you release some electricity for me? Allow me to demonstrate."

Szzzzzzzzzzzz!

Kaminari didn't say anything. He simply acted—golden sparks flickered from his outstretched palm, instantly illuminating the dark alley.

"Watch closely. I believe you'll like this."

The next second, with a subtle hook of his right-hand fingers, the electricity in Kaminari's hand seemed to gain sentience, condensing into a current as thick as a baby's arm and flying through the air.

"This..."

Seeing the thick bolt of electricity swirling around All For One, Kaminari's golden eyes shrank. He immediately realized just how powerful this Quirk was.

"The Quirk is called Electricity Control. While it doesn't allow the user to store and release electricity like you can, it's the natural counter to all electricity-type Quirks."

"So? Isn't it an excellent ability?" All For One coaxed, still manipulating the electric serpent midair.

Kaminari's mouth twitched. He had to admit, he was tempted. With this, his Quirks would be nearly flawless.

"I want to ask… can this Electricity Control only manipulate free electricity in the air? What about micro-currents or electricity within wires?"

Hearing the question, All For One smiled. "That's something Kaminari-kun will need to discover on your own. After all, I only just acquired this Quirk."

"Fine." Kaminari nodded, then asked flatly, "Tell me the terms of the deal. But let me say this up front—I won't agree to anything too extreme."

"Hehehe, don't worry. I wouldn't put Kaminari-kun in that kind of position," All For One said, clearly amused.

He found Kaminari's current state fascinating, an innocent boy who had already stepped into darkness, yet still struggled internally. He was truly looking forward to seeing the day Kaminari Denki would fully embrace the dark.

"The condition is simple. After you arrive at your training camp location, just send your coordinates to the same number."

"What?!"

Kaminari was shocked. How did he know about the upcoming joint training camp?

And then he immediately realized, this condition meant he was planning something during the camp.

"You want me to betray U.A. and become your spy?!"

"Don't overthink it. Just consider it a trade," All For One said, suppressing his inner laughter.

"No!" Kaminari refused angrily.

"Oh? Then you don't want the Quirk?" As he spoke, electric currents surged through the air, circling around Kaminari like a python.

Seeing him fall silent, All For One continued, "Don't you want to perfect your Quirks?"

…

Kaminari stayed quiet, but the flicker in his eyes revealed his inner conflict. After a long pause, he finally asked, "What are you planning to do?"

"That's not part of the deal. The deal is simple: I give you the Quirk, and that's it," All For One replied calmly.

Time passed—thirty full minutes. Neither of them spoke. All For One didn't pressure him, simply listening quietly to Kaminari's racing heartbeat.

If I could see, I bet this kid's face looks amazing right now…

Just as he was sighing inwardly, he suddenly heard Kaminari's extremely calm voice.

"Are you giving me the Quirk now, or after I send the location? Because I don't even know where I'm going to be staying yet."

Hahaha!

All For One burst into hearty laughter. He knew the boy in front of him could never resist the temptation of perfecting his Quirks.

As that laughter echoed in the alley, Kaminari's expression was blank, but his eyes grew colder. At this point, there was no turning back.

Although the man had claimed he wouldn't act if Kaminari refused, only a fool would believe that. From the moment he accepted the first Quirk, Kaminari had already fallen into his grasp.

He even suspected that when Electricity Absorbing Physique was given to him, it had been recorded.

Maybe there were hidden cameras. Maybe All For One used a Quirk to record the entire process.

So now, all he could do was move forward and be on high alert during the training camp.

Especially with Kyoka and the others!

"I'll give you the Quirk now. When the time comes, just send me the coordinates," All For One said with a smile.

"Aren't you afraid I won't keep my word?" Kaminari asked.

"I'm not. Because I know you don't know how to betray me… and you wouldn't dare. Because you're smart—right?"

Kaminari's face twisted. He understood exactly what the man meant. It wasn't about whether he would do it, it was that he didn't dare to.

Because in this world, it wasn't just about himself. His parents, Kyoka, Tetsutetsu—they were all his bonds.

He couldn't even imagine what would happen if someone like All For One went after them.

All of that overwhelming confidence came from All For One's immense strength—and that made Kaminari crave power even more.

"You're right. Give me the Quirk!" Kaminari said, eyes filled with determination.

At the same time, he swore to himself:

One day, when he was strong enough—
He would never let anyone threaten the people he cared about ever again.

(To be continued.)