MHATG: Chapter 344/345

Chapter 344: Justice Is Executed!

Midoriya, who was enjoying the lively atmosphere, suddenly felt something. He looked up and met All Might's gaze.

"What's wrong, All Might?"

All Might withdrew his eyes, glanced deeply at the massive Kaminari in the night sky, then smiled and said, "Young Midoriya, let's find a place to sit down."

"Okay." Midoriya didn't refuse, naturally. He knew All Might had sustained serious injuries in the battle two days ago.

The two of them found a plastic table and chairs outside a drink stand and sat down, ordering two glasses of water.

[Do you still remember the tears you shed?]
[Even if God does not grant our wishes, we must stick to our original ideals!]

"All Might, can you tell me about the previous generation?" Midoriya asked softly, the beautiful singing ringing in his ears.

"Previous generation?"

All Might was taken aback. Wasn't he Midoriya's predecessor? Then he realized—Midoriya was asking about his predecessor, the seventh One For All user.

"Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

Midoriya scratched his head awkwardly and smiled. "Actually, I've wanted to ask for a while. Out of all the past One For All users, besides you, the seventh generation is the closest to me."

"Indeed."

All Might nodded in agreement, then started to organize his thoughts. Memories inevitably began to surface in his mind.

[To abandon confusion and reach the other shore of life, become stronger! Become stronger!]
[Become a Hero!]

"I was around your age, Midoriya, when I first met my master."

"I met her when I was in third year of junior high. I was fourteen at the time, and she was only thirty-one. That's a bit different from us now, hahaha," All Might laughed cheerfully, thinking about how he was now over fifty.

Midoriya thought to himself, Fourteen years old—one year younger than me.

"I was Quirkless too, just like you, Midoriya. I dreamed of becoming a Hero and had already decided to apply to U.A.'s Hero Course.

"After meeting her, we talked a lot. What stuck with me the most was probably what I told her."

"What... what did you say?!" Midoriya had completely turned into a starry-eyed fanboy, staring at All Might with sparkling eyes.

[Break through the gray clouds!]
[Spread your wings and soar! Soar into the blue sky! Spread the wings of hope!]

"I want to create a world where people can smile. And to do that, we need a symbol. Our country didn't have one then, so I wanted to become that symbol." As the song played, All Might spoke softly, his eyes distant.

Repeating that line brought him back to that moment years ago, back to that frail, fourteen-year-old self.

"That sunset back then... Master looked so beautiful." It was as if All Might had returned to that time, seeing his master gazing dreamily at the setting sun.

"Yagi, you know," the seventh generation said, turning and smiling, "people who smile are the strongest in this world!"

[Prelude to destiny!]
[In that miracle called chance, I only see you and only believe in you!]
[I will continue to love you deeply, no matter what!]

"A world where people can smile."

For some reason, when Midoriya heard that line, he looked around at the joyful, laughing crowd and felt a moment of realization.

"All Might, you did it!"

"Hmm?"

All Might looked over in confusion and saw Midoriya standing up, pointing excitedly at the crowd in the distance.

"Because of the birth of the 'Symbol of Peace,' and because of all the effort All Might put in over the years, everyone can live such a happy life!"

[Summon that courage! Protect love until the end, and never give up in order to survive!]

"Hahahaha!" All Might burst out laughing, then picked up his drink and took a big gulp.

Midoriya's words and the smiles around him made All Might feel that everything he had done over the years truly had meaning and value.

Yes, he did it!

"Speaking of which, your actions back then, Midoriya, really touched my heart." All Might smiled, setting his drink down, and recalled the moment clearly.

"You mean...?" Midoriya asked, looking back.

"Your body acted before your mind could think!" All Might said, emphasizing each word.

[That boy back then was a Hero. Become stronger! Grow more powerful! Become a Hero!!]

"All Might!" Midoriya's eyes welled up with tears, but fortunately, he had grown enough to hold them back.

Because he remembered every word All Might had ever told him—and lived by them.

"Always keep yourself smiling. Because only a Hero who smiles can be the strongest Hero!"

At that moment, Kaminari, having finished singing "Poem of Heroes," looked up at the starry sky in relief. To be honest, his voice was hoarse.

He had been singing nonstop since the afternoon two days ago until now.

Thankfully, this final piece didn't require vocals, only instruments and his electric Quirk to energize the performance.

By now, all the Pokémon on stage had slowly disappeared; they weren't needed for the last song.

"Up next is tonight's final performance! Just like the opening song, 'The Passionate Duelists,' this one is a newly composed instrumental piece!"

All Might suddenly stood up. "Looks like Kaminari and the boys are wrapping things up. Let's stand and witness the end."

"Okay!"

Midoriya quickly stood up as well, then asked, "What's the seventh generation's name?"

"Her name was Shimura Nana," All Might replied with a smile. "She was a great and beautiful Hero who left her family behind and fought All For One alone to prevent evil from harming her loved ones!"

On the other side, with Kaminari's opening solo, a burst of electric riffs erupted, and ten seconds later, Tokoyami's electric guitar joined in. The rhythm gradually climbed toward the climax.

Fifteen seconds in, Bakugo's fierce drumming thundered across the venue, rousing the spirits of listeners around the world!

Then Momo's electronic keyboard and Kyoka's bass followed in perfect sync. Finally, the most exhilarating song of the night echoed across the stage and across the world!

"Listen up, future enemies!" Kaminari shouted while playing his guitar. "If you're hearing this track—'Justice Enforcement'—that means you've pushed me to go all out!!"

At that moment, with his rich imagination, Kaminari envisioned an epic scene in his spiritual world, a fierce battle between himself, Black Hood, and All Might. This song was the BGM for that clash.

Yes, in his imagination, he had become the strongest version of the God of Thunder, fighting All Might and Black Hood in the skies above!

After witnessing All Might's overwhelming power, Black Hood's menacing aura, and Wolfram's Quirk-boosting might, Kaminari finally felt that spark, that ambition to chase the pinnacle of strength.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 345: Changes In The Family!

As the I-Island music dinner finally came to an end, the Pikachu Band and every song they performed sent the world into a frenzy!

Many things—both big and small—happened during this trip to I-Island, but the final reward Kaminari received far exceeded anything he had imagined.

The moment he stepped off I-Island, a massive halo seemed to surround him. This halo elevated him to worldwide fame and ensured he would draw attention wherever he went from now on.

"Man... looks like I can't take the Shinkansen to school anymore." Back home in Saitama, Kaminari was lounging on the sofa, speaking with a wry smile.

They had returned to Japan at 1 p.m. that afternoon, but as soon as they exited the plane and stepped through immigration, they were greeted by a huge crowd.

Girls in the front row were holding up signs that read things like "Kaminari Denki," "Pikachu Band," and "Movie."

And the moment Kaminari appeared, the airport exploded with screams.

That scene was no less intense than the kind of wild fan reaction idol groups got in his past life. It was then that Kaminari finally realized just how famous he had become.

"There are still a bunch of reporters and fans gathered outside our neighborhood. If Officer Hirado and the security department Heroes hadn't helped out, they might've forced their way in!" his mother said, sighing as she changed into more casual clothes.

"I'm honestly worried. Not only is it going to be inconvenient for you to get to school, Kaminari, but even I might get swarmed just going out to buy groceries..."

Although it was truly something to be proud of, that her precious son had become successful and famous, it was still a bit of a headache if it disrupted their normal life.

"It's fine. That kind of attention won't last long. Once the buzz from the I-Island dinner fades, it'll calm down a lot," Dad said with a broad smile. He'd been in an excellent mood lately, especially since the company's growth prospects were looking brighter than ever.

Waving his hand generously, he added, "As for Kaminari getting to school, no problem. I'll have the secretary buy another car and hire a driver. No need for the Shinkansen anymore!"

He then turned to his beloved wife and said, "Same goes for you. Get yourself a car too, and either hire a female pro Hero as a chauffeur or get a helper to do the shopping."

"Whoa, isn't that a bit much?" Mom and Kaminari said in unison, surprised.

They had lived modestly before comfortably, but not extravagantly. To suddenly become a wealthy family felt a bit unnatural.

"It's not extravagant. Our status has changed." Dad's smiling expression turned more serious.

"Kaminari is no longer just an ordinary Hero Course student, and I'm no longer just a small business owner. We're going to become more and more well-known and wealthy. That's a good thing but it also brings great risk. We need this kind of setup."

As he spoke, he took out three red-and-white Poké Balls from his waistband, each with a golden lightning pattern on the center button.

"That's why I spent a fortune getting these made!"

Kaminari and his mother looked at the three Poké Balls on the coffee table. The names were 'Zapdos,' 'Raijin,' and 'Leib.'

Except for 'Leib,' the other two were equipped with power dangerous enough to kill. According to doctors on I-Island, their combat strength was equivalent to that of two mid-tier Pro Heroes!

Mom picked up the Poké Ball labeled 'Leib,' pressed the button, and tossed it into the air. With a flash of white light, it transformed into a golden creature.

"Whoa… the sound effects, the special effects…" Kaminari muttered in his head. These top scientists really went full chuuni with this.

"Kaminari, let's bring out Pikachu too," Mom said with a happy smile as she held Leib.

"Sure."

Kaminari nodded and looked at the golden ring on his right wrist.

It was a gift from the scientists on I-Island to him, Kyoka, and Momo. Using what they called nanotechnology, they upgraded their combat suits to be deployable from accessories like wristbands, basically turning them into wearable gear.

To put it simply, they could now suit up like they were putting on a watch, super convenient.

As for why only the three of them received this gift? Because they were the main cast of Pokémon!

Of course, everyone else also got gifts from I-Island. In addition to being granted lifelong access to the island, each of them received a pet Pokémon, intelligent and tangible, but non-combat.

As a beam of light shone from the golden ring, the familiar little 'Pikachu' appeared in Kaminari's arms. He gently set it down on the floor.

"Go get to know 'Leib'. He's going to be part of our family from now on!"

"Pikachu!"

'Pikachu' squeaked adorably at Kaminari, then excitedly bounced over to 'Leib,' who had just been released by Mom.

Kaminari's dad watched the two Pokémon playing in the living room with a gentle expression. Even though he knew they were technically artificial intelligence, he still saw them as real family pets.

"Alright then, it's time to choose. Once we pick, we'll need to spend some time getting familiar with their functions. Which one do you want?"

"Hmm…" Mom glanced back and forth between the remaining two Poké Balls, hesitating.

"They have the same functions?" Kaminari asked, puzzled.

"The doctors said their AI is about the same.

Their maximum electric output is said to be in the tens of millions of volts, and they're enhanced to resist impacts, extreme heat, and extreme cold.

The difference is that 'Raijin' is faster, while 'Zapdos' can fly," Dad nodded.

"T-T-Tens of millions of volts?!" Kaminari's face twisted bitterly when he heard that. I haven't even reached that level yet!

At that moment, his mother reached for the Poké Ball on the right and smiled. "Since I already have an animal-type 'Leib,' I'll take the bird-type 'Zapdos.'"

"Alright, then I'll take 'Raijin'!" Dad said with visible excitement in his eyes. It was clear he preferred the more powerful one.

From now on, when he was working in the office, the mighty 'Raijin' would be lounging nearby—basically like raising a thunder tiger.

"By the way, Kaminari, what kind of car do you want?" Dad asked while picking up the Poké Ball marked 'Raijin' and glancing at his son.

"A car?" Kaminari thought for a moment as a bunch of luxury models popped into his mind. "How about… a sports car?"

"Sports car, huh?" Dad and Mom looked at each other and chuckled. Yup, definitely a teenage boy.

"Sure!" Dad slapped his thigh and said, "I'll have someone get you a sports car. As for the color, you like black and gold, right?"

"Yeah, totally!" Kaminari nodded excitedly. He never imagined that one day he'd own a sports car.

But then his dad scratched his head awkwardly and added, "Just don't expect anything too famous. I can only get you something around ten million yen for now. I don't have that much cash on hand. Once I make more money, I'll get you a better one."

"Money?" Kaminari blinked, then remembered something and asked, "Speaking of money, I should've earned a ton from those songs, right?"

"Oh yeah, I didn't really check on that. I had a new bank card made for you, everything related to that income's been deposited into it," Dad said a little awkwardly as he pulled out a Mitsui Bank card from his wallet.

"Let's check the balance," Kaminari said.

"Uh..." When his dad checked the balance on his phone, his expression froze.

"F-F-Forty Million… seven hundred twenty-four thousand!!"

(To be continued.)