My Hero Academia: Thunder God

"New Quirks!"

"New Quirks?"

"New Quirks?!"

Kaminari's declaration wasn't just heard by Bakugo, Todoroki, and the others nearby, it echoed across the Sports Field. Even the people watching from the viewing platform, their eyes glued to the large screen, were stunned into silence.

For a brief moment, everyone had the same reaction: they were frozen in shock, confusion, and disbelief.

"Is it true?"

Despite some earlier suspicions, All Might couldn't fully believe it until Kaminari admitted it himself.

Meanwhile, in the principal's office atop U.A. High's main teaching building, Principal Nezu burst into laughter as he watched the scene unfold on his computer screen.

"Ridiculous!"

"This kid really thinks All Might and the others are clueless!"

Nezu had a sharp memory, enhanced by his Quirk, "High Specs," which granted him unparalleled intelligence. He vividly recalled Kaminari using electromagnetic effects to manipulate steel during the entrance exam. Back then, Kaminari had already demonstrated the ability to weaponize iron by creating a temporary projectile.

It was obvious to Nezu that Kaminari's abilities had progressed significantly since then. Not only had he honed his Quirk to generate magnetic fields, but he had also pushed its applications to genius levels.

Most people wouldn't pay much attention to the mechanics of his Quirk, they might be amazed in the moment, only to forget about it a few days later. But Nezu wasn't like most people. Even the smallest details from years ago could be recalled instantly if he chose to.

Watching Kaminari manipulate the iron sand now, it was immediately clear to him: this wasn't a "new Quirk." It was a refinement of techniques Kaminari had already been working on.

"But why claim it's a new Quirk?"

What puzzled Nezu most was Kaminari's motivation. It wasn't easy to guess such things, as they often stemmed from personal ambitions or desires.

"Is it just a young man's need to show off and seek attention?"

After a moment of thought, Nezu settled on this reasoning. It seemed the most logical explanation. After all, Kaminari was a fifteen-year-old genius—a boy who had already become somewhat of a public figure. His confidence, and perhaps a slight tendency to exaggerate, wasn't surprising given his age and circumstances.

This thought brought back memories of Kaminari's boldness during the Hero Sports Festival, when he declared victory with unwavering confidence in front of 120,000 spectators.

"Remember my name… and remember how I looked when I claimed the crown! I am Kaminari Denki!"

Nezu also recalled Kaminari's fearless taunt during the cavalry battle:

"You think you're attacking me? Sorry to disappoint you, I'm the one challenging all of you!"

Smiling at these memories, Nezu felt his earlier guess was likely correct.

"It seems youth is at work here," Nezu murmured. "But still… he shouldn't underestimate the intellect of adults. Well, most adults."

His gaze shifted back to the screen, where All Might stood frozen in disbelief. Nezu couldn't resist adding, "Although, to be fair, All Might rarely used his brain to tackle problems in the past…"

With that remark, Nezu reached into his desk drawer, retrieved a Bluetooth headset, and muttered to himself, "I suppose it's time to step in. We can't let Kaminari think he's fooled everyone, especially not his teachers."

Back on Sports Field Y, the students of Class 1-A were still processing what they'd just heard. Shocked murmurs rippled through the group as they struggled to make sense of Kaminari's claim.

But amid the commotion, All Might's expression shifted. His initial surprise gave way to a stern determination as he took a step forward. His voice, now tinged with urgency, rang out:

"Nonsense!"

"What do you mean, 'new Quirks'? Do you think I forgot about you during the entrance exam?"

"All of this—the iron sand—is clearly an extension of your electromagnetic abilities! It's the same as when you worked with Tetsutetsu to destroy the Zero-Pointer!"

Kaminari's smile froze. He hadn't expected All Might to connect the dots so quickly. For a moment, his confidence faltered, and he stammered, "You… you saw that back then?"

"Huh?"

All Might frowned in confusion. He wasn't used to seeing Kaminari so flustered. The boy's usual bravado seemed to crumble under his scrutiny.

"Is he panicking because I called him out? Did I overdo it?" All Might wondered, suddenly second-guessing his tone.

Concerned he might have intimidated Kaminari, All Might softened his expression and offered a reassuring smile.

"Of course I saw it! When you and Tetsutetsu took down that Zero-Pointer, I cheered for you along with the other teachers."

"Wait, the other teachers?!"

Kaminari's eyes widened in shock, his composure completely unraveling.

"Yes," All Might replied, tilting his head slightly. "The principal, Aizawa, Midnight, Cementoss, Vlad… there were about seven or eight of us there."

For a moment, Kaminari was silent. His face grew stiff, and he let out a long, weary sigh as he glanced at the enormous iron sculpture he had just created.

"So… they've known all along…" he muttered, his voice laced with resignation.

"Huh?"

All Might blinked, confused by Kaminari's reaction. He was about to press further when Nezu's voice came through his earpiece.

"All Might, that's enough questioning. He won't admit anything in front of everyone, no matter how much you push him. Instead, have him dismantle the sculpture immediately."

Nezu's tone turned firm as he added, "Something so large and self-centered has no place on U.A.'s grounds. Even you, the Symbol of Peace, never had a statue here."

All Might nodded slightly before turning back to Kaminari.

"Young Kaminari," he said, his voice firm but kind, "please take down this sculpture. The school doesn't allow personal monuments like this."

Before Kaminari could respond, Nezu's voice came through the earpiece again, this time with an unexpected addition:

"However, let him know that if he wants to create 'artwork' on Sports Field Y, the school will allow it, as long as it's smaller in scale and matches the industrial aesthetic of the area."

All Might hesitated for a moment, confused by Nezu's sudden change in tone, but eventually relayed the message.

Clearing his throat, he said, "Also… the school will permit smaller-scale artwork on the field, but it must align with the style of the area. So, uh, keep that in mind."

Kaminari, still staring at the towering sculpture, let out another sigh.

"Alright, I get it," he muttered, already preparing to undo his creation.

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