Chapter 90: Chapter 89: Aftermath
On screen, Todoroki stood on a high ice pillar, his expression cold and resolute. "Alright, Kaminari," he muttered, "I won't hold back."
With a surge of power, a massive wave of ice exploded from Todoroki, creating a towering iceberg that surged forward like an unstoppable force.
"Stop!!"
Cementoss, the teacher responsible for overseeing the match, reacted immediately. He slammed his hands onto the ground, activating his Quirk. Thick cement walls rose up one after another between Todoroki's iceberg and Kaminari's "Thunder Aegis." In his rush, he created nearly ten stacked barriers to absorb the impact.
"Whoa… that's the power of a pro hero…" one student murmured, awed by Cementoss's quick thinking and strength.
On the big screen, viewers could only watch as Todoroki's ice crashed through wall after wall, advancing relentlessly toward the golden "Thunder Aegis." But then, as the ice met the electrified shield, the clash of extreme cold and intense heat produced a massive cloud of steam, engulfing the entire stadium in thick white mist.
"It's so… cold…"
"What a spectacle!"
Hundreds of thousands of spectators, along with the heroes in the stands, rose to their feet, trying to see through the fog that now filled the stadium. The whole scene looked like something out of a dream or a fairytale landscape.
"These three… they're all first-years?"
"That's insane. I don't think even many third-years could pull off moves like that!"
While the audience held their breath, the timer on the big screen continued to count down. Finally, when it hit 00:00, the screen displayed two bold letters:
TIME-UP
But Present Mic, who was supposed to announce the results, was unusually silent. Like everyone else, he was staring into the fog, eagerly awaiting a glimpse of the aftermath.
"What happened?"
"Did the 'Thunder Aegis' hold up?"
All around the world, viewers watching on TV or online shared the same thought. Kaminari's parents sat forward in their seats, anxiety etched across their faces. Todoroki's iceberg had been so massive that even those outside the stadium could see its peak rising above the walls.
As the minutes ticked by, the fog slowly started to dissipate, but the scene within was still unclear. Impatience spread through the crowd, and someone shouted, "Can't Cementoss do something to clear the mist?"
"Yeah, who won? We want to know!"
Just as the tension hit its peak, a gentle breeze seemed to arrive from nowhere, swirling through the stadium and helping to clear the lingering mist.
When visibility returned, the entire audience gasped at what they saw.
On the screen, the golden "Thunder Aegis" was gone. In its place lay fragments of metal scattered around Kaminari, Tetsutetsu, Momo, and Kyoka. Surrounding them on all sides were towering walls of ice, still radiating an intense chill even under the hot summer sun.
From above, the scene looked like a perfect circle—a small "valley" of safety amidst Todoroki's frozen wasteland.
"That was… close," Kaminari muttered, climbing down from Tetsutetsu's shoulders. He glanced around, taking in the near-disastrous scene. Then he looked toward Todoroki, who stood in the distance, eyes wide with surprise.
"If Cementoss hadn't put up those walls to absorb some of the impact… we might've been seriously hurt."
WHOA!!!
A deafening roar rose from the crowd, the combined cheers of 120,000 spectators echoing through the stadium. The overwhelming noise momentarily stunned Kaminari, Todoroki, Bakugo, and the others, leaving them with the odd sensation of being almost deafened.
Finally, Present Mic regained his composure, grabbed his mic, and let out an excited shout.
"EVERYBODY!"
"DID-YOU-SEE-THAT?!"
"Kaminari's 'Thunder Aegis' withstood Todoroki's 'Iceberg' attack!"
"He wasn't kidding! That move really is an 'absolute defense!' Not even some pro heroes could break it head-on!"
The crowd erupted into even louder cheers. Coming from a veteran hero like Present Mic, his endorsement of the "Thunder Aegis" left an impact on both the audience and the professionals watching.
In the stands, pro heroes from across Japan exchanged looks, nodding in agreement. None of them spoke up to disagree, they all knew the truth of what they had witnessed.
A few of the pros, already making mental notes, began to speak excitedly among themselves.
"We need to get him to intern with us!"
"When he graduates, we're offering him a job no question about it!"
They recognized the value of Kaminari's unique skill set. Not only could he bolster his team with support, but he also had an incredibly resilient defense. In the hero world, that kind of versatility was rare and highly prized.
Meanwhile, inside the stadium, Momo was still processing everything that had happened. She turned to Kaminari, a bit dazed. "We… won? Just like that?"
Kyoka nodded, sharing her bewilderment. "It feels like we didn't even have to do much…"
"Yeah!" Tetsutetsu grumbled with a laugh. "I didn't even get to show off my 'steel warhorse' durability! I just stood there like a statue!"
Kaminari glanced at them, shaking his head with a small smile. "Hey, a win's a win, right?"
But in his mind, he thought to himself, Was it really that easy? We almost didn't make it out of that…
As the crowd's cheers continued, Present Mic's voice rang out once more, announcing the final results.
"And now, the top four teams!"
"In first place, Team Kaminari!"
"Kaminari Denki has delivered on his promise! Flawless performance!"
"Second place goes to Team Bakugo!"
"Damn it!!" Bakugo, who had been sitting on the ground, pounded his fists against the floor in frustration, looking like he'd just lost a championship rather than placed second. Behind him, Kirishima, Sero, and Ashido exchanged helpless glances.
"Third place, Team Todoroki!"
Todoroki stared silently at Kaminari from across the arena, his expression unreadable. His left side, where his Quirk produced heat, began to melt the frost still clinging to his right. In the stands, Endeavor watched his son with a hard expression, his displeasure clear.
"And in fourth place… Team Shinso? Wait, when did they make it in?" Present Mic asked, sounding genuinely confused.
In the crowd, Shinso, a student from the General Studies department, just gave a quiet, confident smile. While Kaminari and the others had dominated the spotlight, Shinso had quietly been making moves of his own.
"Phew, we did it!" Midoriya sighed in relief, jumping off Tokoyami's shoulders. He celebrated with Uraraka and their teammates. Even if they hadn't reached the top four, they had done well, and that was something to be proud of.
"And now, folks, we'll be taking an hour-long lunch break!"
"Get ready, because this afternoon, it's time for the final showdown!"
As the announcer's voice faded, Mic turned to his partner, Aizawa, who had just settled back into his seat with his usual sleepy look.
"Hey, Eraser Head, wanna grab a bite together?"
Aizawa simply muttered, "Sleep…"
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Chapter 91: Chapter 90: Bakugo's Perfect Fit
With Present Mic's announcement, the audience began to leave the stadium in a lively, excited commotion. Ordinary spectators exited through the guest entrances, talking animatedly about the thrilling events they'd just witnessed. Outside, the food stalls bustled with activity as vendors scrambled to serve the wave of hungry attendees.
Inside, the participants headed through a separate entrance, making their way to the U.A. cafeteria for lunch. To encourage student participation in the Sports Festival, U.A. had promised free meals for all contestants on the day of the event.
"Man, I'm starving..." Tetsutetsu clutched his stomach as he walked along with the crowd. "I was so focused on the competition that I didn't notice, but now I feel like I've burned through everything I ate this morning."
Kaminari laughed and clapped Tetsutetsu on the shoulder. "You really did work hard today. Not only did you run a few kilometers in the first event, but you also carried me all over the place!"
After a moment of thought, Kaminari made a generous gesture to Tetsutetsu, Kyoka, and Momo. "Tell you what, lunch is on me today! Order whatever you like. Don't hold back!"
"Really? That's awesome!" Tetsutetsu cheered, clearly thrilled. "This is the first time you're treating me!"
"That's not true," Kaminari retorted with a grin. "Didn't I treat you to pork cutlet rice once before?"
Soon, Kaminari and his fellow Class 1-A students gathered in one area of the cafeteria, food trays in hand, and started chatting away. They had a lot to talk about after everything that had happened.
At that moment, Momo, who had just taken a bite of bread, looked at Kaminari and asked him a rather unexpected question. "Kaminari, have you decided on my 'band mascot' yet?"
Kaminari, in the middle of scooping up a piece of tofu, paused in surprise. He quickly regained his composure and chuckled, "Wow, you're really invested in this, huh?"
"Of course," Momo replied earnestly. She glanced at Kyoka, then continued, "Since I'm part of the 'Pikachu Band' now, I can't be the only one without a mascot. You and Kyoka already have yours, so why shouldn't I get one too?"
"So… have you figured it out?" She fixed him with an expectant look. "And don't try to dodge the question. If you don't have an answer, I might just stop teaching you about electromagnetism!"
Kaminari burst into laughter. Seeing Momo, usually so composed, act so eager was both amusing and refreshing. He finally put down his spoon and raised his right hand in front of him.
"I've already thought of something for you, actually. And I think it fits your vibe perfectly."
"Zap! Zap!"
In the next moment, a soft glow of golden electricity sparked in Kaminari's palm. The current was delicate and controlled, not chaotic at all. Gradually, the electric light formed into the shape of a small, elegant creature, shimmering with a warm, golden glow.
"So pretty…" Mina, Ochaco, Tsuyu, and the other girls looked at it in awe.
"Whoa, Kaminari, can you really do that?" Midoriya was equally astonished. "If you can create three-dimensional shapes with electricity, does that mean you could also form maps or layouts? That could be super useful during hero missions!"
Leave it to Midoriya to immediately start analyzing the potential applications, Kaminari thought with a smile. They really did think alike sometimes.
"Kaminari, what's her name?" Momo asked, her eyes fixed on the glowing creature.
Kyoka was also curious. Although she liked her own mascot, she couldn't help but notice that Momo's looked… classier. She couldn't shake the slight pang of jealousy.
"This one's called Ninetales," Kaminari explained, gesturing to the elegantly shaped creature in his hand. "It's the evolved form of Vulpix and is a Fire-type Pokémon. It has these ruby-like eyes that can cast a strange light to control minds, and its flames are incredibly powerful. It can use moves like Flamethrower, Explosion, and Overheat."
He then raised his left hand, forming a smaller, cuter version of the creature—a Vulpix.
"This is Vulpix, its earlier form," he added.
As Momo listened to his explanation, her eyes sparkled with excitement. The more she looked at Ninetales, the more she adored it. There was a graceful, noble air about the creature that resonated with her deeply.
"If I were to turn into a Pokémon… maybe this is what I'd look like," Momo thought with a soft smile.
Meanwhile, Kyoka couldn't resist asking, "Why is it a Fire-type, though? That doesn't really match Momo's Quirk."
"Well…" Kaminari shrugged with a sheepish grin. "There aren't any Pokémon with a 'creation' ability like Momo's. So I had to pick one that matched her personality instead."
"It's perfect. I love it!" Momo beamed. "When will the merchandise be out? I want to fill my room with it!"
Kaminari chuckled, "Well, normally it'd be a while before Ninetales shows up in the show… but we can always have some special merchandise made just for you!"
Momo's smile grew wider. Kaminari's thoughtfulness was clearly appreciated.
Seeing this, Mina spoke up, "Hey! Does that mean we'll get Pokémon mascots too? Remember, we signed the character rights contract!"
Kaminari looked around at the hopeful faces and laughed. "You'll definitely show up in future episodes, but I haven't decided on exclusive mascots for everyone yet. Momo's is just for the band."
As he said this, Kaminari's gaze drifted toward Bakugo, who was eating Mapo tofu a few seats away, obviously listening in despite pretending not to care.
Kaminari grinned mischievously. "Actually, I've got a couple of Pokémon in mind that are a perfect match for Bakugo."
Midoriya's eyes lit up with interest. "Wait, really? There are Pokémon with Bakugo's… temperament?"
"What did you say, Deku?!" Bakugo's head snapped up, glaring at Midoriya. "You got a problem with my personality?! Say it again, I dare you!"
Kirishima and the others exchanged knowing looks, clearly amused by Bakugo's outburst. But they, too, were curious to see which Pokémon Kaminari had picked.
Kaminari formed the two creatures in his hands, and immediately everyone's eyes were drawn to their fiery, fierce appearances. These Pokémon looked intense, just like Bakugo.
"These are…?" Kyoka asked, eyeing the glowing forms with a mix of fascination and unease.
Kaminari grinned. "Infernape and Magmar."
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