MHATG: Chapter 331/332

Chapter 331: Watching In The Dark!

Zzzzzzt—Screech—!

As sparks danced through the night sky, a massive steel pillar, over ten meters long and nearly four meters wide was sliced clean in half by a golden blade.

The severed surface of the metal glowed with a searing red hue, proof of the blade's blazing high temperature.

"Nice! This Ame-no-Murakumo Sword is seriously easy to use!"

Kaminari, streaking through the steel-filled battlefield like a golden flash, swung his glowing sword with excitement on his face, cutting through every attack that came his way.

"Not only is its power just right, but the energy consumption is about a third of what Raikiri uses, and its attack range, reach, and flexibility are way better!"

Slash—!

Surrounded in brilliant golden sparks, Kaminari swept his sword forward. In that instant, the blade extended rapidly, curving into a golden scimitar over ten meters long.

Zzzzzzt—Screech—!

Dozens of steel pillars were sliced in half in a single blow, clearing a direct path to the center of the intense clash between All Might and Wolfram.

Crack!

Seeing the path suddenly open up, Kaminari dashed forward, sword in hand. As he got closer, he could feel the shockwaves and explosive force of their battle pounding against his face.

To be honest, the old him would've been stopped cold by that kind of wind pressure, he wouldn't have even qualified to stand near that battlefield.

But now...

Hissssssss…

Soaring forward at high speed, Kaminari pointed the reformed Ame-no-Murakumo Sword straight ahead. With that one motion, he cleaved the incoming pressure waves to either side.

If it could cut through alloy steel with ease, then it was more than capable of slicing through residual shockwaves.

The best part, it had a far wider reach than Raikiri, making it the perfect defense as he closed in.

Before long, he had arrived at the heart of the storm.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Not far away, on a platform built entirely from steel, All Might, his body wrapped in golden electricity was trading fierce blows with Wolfram, who radiated intense heat.

Their punches and footwork were so fast that even Kaminari, whose dynamic vision had been enhanced two- to threefold by High-Voltage Shock Mode, had to squint just to follow them.

As for Midoriya, Bakugo, Todoroki, and the others—even if they made it this close, all they would see was golden and red flashes clashing like teleporting shadows.

"...Damn."

Hovering midair, Kaminari was stunned. His eyes tracked the blindingly fast battle below, and he couldn't help but mutter:

"This is straight-up Dragon Ball level fighting!"

"How the hell is a guy who manipulates metal going toe-to-toe with All Might in a fistfight?"

But after watching for a while, he realized none of the steel pillars could keep up with their speed. And even if they got close, they were instantly repelled by the wind pressure generated from their fists.

We don't have much time left. Let's go!

Crackling—!!

The next moment, Kaminari turned into a golden flash and bolted forward. He knew this battle couldn't drag on much longer.

All Might's High-Speed Movement Mode only lasted around ten minutes. As for the effect of the stimulant… well, he wasn't exactly sure.

After all, he'd never tested it before. So the sooner they ended this, the better.

Whoosh!

The scorching golden blade sliced clean through the raging shockwaves, landing a heavy strike on Wolfram's burning red back.

Kaminari had joined the battlefield.

"Kaminari boy?!" All Might shouted instinctively when he saw the golden flash suddenly appear behind Wolfram.

Tch.

Sensing danger from behind, Wolfram stomped hard on the ground, causing a thick steel wall to rise behind him.

Zzzzzzt—Screech—!!

As expected, the wall was split in half by Kaminari's golden blade but in that same moment, Wolfram had already flickered to another location.

Wolfram eyed Kaminari from head to toe, his gaze lingering on the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword for a few seconds.

"...Looks like I underestimated you."

"All Might—keep pressing him. I'll look for an opening!" Kaminari didn't even bother replying to Wolfram, instead calling to All Might beside him.

"He didn't block my blade directly with his body. That means the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword can actually hurt him!"

He knew his role clearly, All Might was the main attacker.

Even if he could match their speed, his own defense was far too weak. If Wolfram landed two solid punches, it'd be over.

So being an assassin was the best role for him in this fight.

"Ame-no-Murakumo Sword…?"

All Might pursed his lips when he heard the name, thinking to himself: Kids these days really come up with all kinds of flashy moves…

What's next? Yasakani no Magatama?

Boom!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The next second, All Might launched forward once more, colliding with Wolfram in a violent clash. The resulting shockwaves rippled out in all directions.

Crack!

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The battle reignited. This time, two golden flashes chased a purple-red light, dueling fiercely atop a massive steel platform.

Meanwhile, huge steel pillars continued to crash down along the path of their movements, shaking the entire battlefield with thunderous roars.

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"What a hell of a fight..."

From a hundred meters away, the Snowman, perched on top of an ice dragon, spoke into his headset with urgency.

"That guy's losing ground. Should I go back him up?"

"...No. This is his test. Wait until the outcome of his battle is clear. Same priority as before—first, retrieve the Quirk Amplification Device, second, deal with Wolfram."

The Snowman nodded calmly.

"Understood. Just so you know, he seems to have gained some new Quirks. We may not be able to predict how strong he is now."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line before the voice replied:

"Understood. That person must have reached out to him, probably tried to recruit Wolfram. He may be able to give us information on the other side."

(To be continued.)

Chapter 332: The Girl’s Hatred and Tears

"What about the control issue?" the Snowman asked.

"When he's defeated and seriously injured, and the Quirk Amplification Device is removed, we'll have our way of ensuring he stays incapacitated…"

"But are you sure you can retrieve both the device and Wolfram?" a voice asked through the headset.

The Snowman turned his gaze toward Shoto Todoroki and the massive iceberg in the distance.

"Don't worry. I have a reliable partner who can make a mountain of ice for me. I'm confident we'll complete the mission."

In the waters off I-Island, a black, medium-sized yacht cut through the waves under the night sky.

"Sensei, is that I-Island up ahead?"

A small girl, roughly 120 centimeters tall, stood on the deck, staring blankly at the brightly lit artificial island. Her face was expressionless.

"That's right."

Standing beside her was a tall man, his voice magnetic and charismatic—one that naturally inspired both comfort and fear in those who heard it.

"That Kaminari Denki… he's on that island right now!"

When she uttered his name, her tone was laced with hatred and murderous intent.

"Tomomi-chan, there's no need to hate him so much. He wasn't the one who killed your adoptive father," the man said calmly.

"But he was the one who captured him!"

The girl gritted her teeth as she stared at the lights of I-Island. Her voice dropped to a whisper:

"Whether it's Kaminari Denki, the Pro Heroes, or the police… I'll kill them. Every single one."

"If that's your choice, then of course I'll support you, Tomomi," the man replied gently. "That's the reason we're here."

"Sensei…"

"If you want to take revenge on Kaminari Denki and the Pro Heroes, you'll need even greater power. As it happens, there's a Quirk here that's perfectly suited for you."

As he spoke, the man seemed to recall something and chuckled.

"Come to think of it… I should thank Kaminari-kun for teaching me about 'fusion of same-lineage Quirks'~"

"Isn't that great? We'll use the power he taught us to kill him," the girl said coldly, clenching her fists.

"You promised me, Sensei—once I become strong enough, you'll tell me where Kaminari Denki lives."

"Of course," the man in black nodded. "There are many Pro Heroes guarding where Kaminari-kun lives. Telling you now would serve no purpose."

"Alright!"

"I'll get stronger, strong enough to make Kaminari Denki feel the pain of losing someone he loves…"

She murmured to herself as a gust of night wind carried the tears from her cheeks into the starry sky.

—

On the rooftop of the central tower, the entire area had been ravaged by Quirks—explosions, fire, crashing debris, and rumbling shook the battlefield.

"Detroit Smash!!"

BOOM!!!

All Might threw a full-powered punch that struck Wolfram's stacked arms head-on. The sheer force and wind pressure swallowed him whole.

Whoosh—!

Wolfram turned into a red afterimage as he was blasted through the air. But before he hit the ground, a golden bolt of lightning chased after him.

Shing!!

A curved blade of lightning sliced across Wolfram's exposed chest, causing a burst of blood so hot it left burn marks in the air.

BOOM!

The red afterimage slammed into a pile of steel and left a deep dent in the metal.

"It hurts…"

Wolfram, his red-hot skin steaming, clutched his bleeding chest with one hand while using the other to prop himself up on a jagged steel fragment.

He looked far more battered than before. His body was scorched red and green, his chest, arms, and back marked with slash wounds.

Bang.

Two golden lights dropped from the sky. As the lightning faded, All Might and Kaminari Denki stood before Wolfram.

Their condition wasn't much better both were bloodied and covered in wounds.

"Hah… hah…" Kaminari panted, gasping for air. After a moment, he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"You've been defeated. You're not getting off this island. Just surrender, it'll be easier for both of us."

"Heh heh heh…"

Wolfram let out a mocking laugh as he caught his breath and looked past Kaminari.

"With the level of intensity just now, I should still be able to fight for another ten minutes. What about you?"

"…Us?"

Kaminari froze for a second, then glanced back at All Might—his heart sank immediately.

"Urgh…"

All Might could no longer stand. He was struggling just to support himself on his hands, sweat pouring down like water.

The golden lightning on his body faded at a visible rate, and thin trails of white steam began to rise again.

Damn… the stimulant wore off. And now… I'm weaker than before…

All Might's voice trembled. He knew—he couldn't fight anymore. He couldn't even maintain his muscular form. His body was on the verge of collapse.

"Hahahahaha!"

Wolfram laughed triumphantly and raised his hand.

"Goodbye, All Might!"

Shunk! Shunk! Shunk! Shunk! Shunk!

The steel beneath All Might twisted, forming over a dozen thick metal rods that wrapped around his arms and legs and lifted him into the air.

"All Might!!"

Kaminari's eyes widened. He immediately grabbed the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword and rushed to save him but of course, a villain like Wolfram wasn't going to let him.

Steel beams, columns, and chunks of metal came flying from all directions, forcing Kaminari to swing his sword wildly to block them.

It was becoming clear—fighting Wolfram alone was too much for him!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Several massive steel cubes slammed into the suspended All Might. Moments later, he was completely sealed inside a steel structure more than 20 square meters in size.

"All Might!!"

"No! All Might!!"

In the distance, Kyoka, Melissa, Momo, Mineta, and the others watched the scene unfold. Their faces filled with horror, All Might was in danger, and they could feel it deep in their bones.

BZZZZZZZZZTTTTTTT—!!!

Suddenly, a high-pitched electric buzz rang out. Was it Kaminari Denki?

…No.

It was a green afterimage!

(To be continued.)