Kapitel 123: Chapter 122: Mouth Cannon

In the next moment, a strong golden light burst forth, accompanied by a dangerous electric current emanating from Kaminari's palm. The intensity this time was far greater than anything he had achieved before.

A sphere of electrical energy began to take shape in the center of his right hand, gradually stabilizing as Kaminari prepared to test its potential range.

At first, even achieving this level of external shaping was beyond his reach. All he could do was unleash an unrestrained current, letting it wreak havoc without control.

"Boom!!"

A muffled sound echoed as the glowing ball of electricity launched from his palm. However, it disintegrated after traveling just two meters and exploded three meters away.

"Two meters... Is that really the limit of my control?" Kaminari muttered to himself, narrowing his eyes. "Once it gets beyond two meters, I lose all control. The farthest I can shoot it is three meters..."

The field around him fell silent, save for the rustling of leaves in the wind and the occasional chirping of birds in the distance. Kaminari closed his eyes, deep in thought.

"What I need now is a reliable long-range attack that doesn't require any external tools. If I can gather my electrical energy and release it in a focused way, that might work."

He continued reflecting, his golden eyes snapping open with clarity.

"The range is the priority here, not necessarily increasing my control distance. Two meters is manageable for control. But to really unleash its potential, I need to push the shooting range farther..."

With that thought, an idea struck him. His eyes lit up as he envisioned a new method to extend his attack's reach. However, he needed to test it first.

Without hesitation, Kaminari took a deep, exaggerated breath, his chest expanding as if he wanted to inhale all the air around him.

From the outside, there were no flashy electric effects—his body looked perfectly calm. But if someone with a Quirk that granted enhanced perception were observing, they would see the electrical energy in Kaminari's body gathering in his lungs, glowing brighter and brighter with every second.

"Bah, bah, bah—"

Small arcs of golden electricity began crackling in his open mouth. The next moment, he exhaled forcefully, and a concentrated golden stream of energy shot out!

"BOOOOOOOH!!!"

"BOOM!"

The attack collided with a mound of dirt in the distance, shattering it in a blaze of golden light. As the dust settled, Kaminari, panting slightly, stared at the scorched ground with a mixture of surprise and satisfaction.

"It worked!" His excitement was unmistakable.

Since it was difficult to control electricity outside his body over long distances, the solution seemed simple, why not condense the electrical energy internally and release it outward in one concentrated breath?

It was a rough idea he'd thought about before, but now it was clear: it was entirely feasible.

"Hah... So this is why so many people use 'mouth cannon' techniques." Kaminari let out a dry laugh, though it seemed directed more at himself than anything else.

Of course, the "people" he referred to weren't ordinary individuals; they were clearly not of this world.

"It turns out that this might actually be the simplest way to release energy. Maybe it's even the most basic method of 'energy release' itself," he mused, staring at the blackened ground where his attack had landed.

However, as pleased as he was with the results, Kaminari also recognized the limitations of this move.

"The range is only about seven or eight meters," he muttered to himself.

That was after exhaling with all his might, which left him completely out of breath. If this were a real fight, there was no way he could afford to push himself that hard without leaving an opening. Realistically, he estimated the effective range of the attack would be closer to five meters.

"Not good enough..." Kaminari clenched his fists.

"The issue lies in lung capacity," he realized. "If I remember correctly, lung capacity is influenced by factors like age, body size, respiratory muscle strength, and the elasticity of the lungs and chest."

"In other words, if I can strengthen my physical fitness, I can improve my lung capacity. And if my lung capacity increases... then the range of this 'mouth cannon' will naturally improve as well!"

A faint smile formed on his lips.

"Alright, let's give this another shot. God Speed, activate!"

Golden electricity surged around him as he entered a heightened state, boosting his physical abilities.

"Here we go!" Kaminari prepared to test the move again, taking a deep breath to maximize the energy buildup—

"Kaminari, you're here too? That's perfect!"

A voice suddenly interrupted him, followed by the appearance of a white-haired figure emerging from a nearby bush.

"Eh? Tetsutetsu?" Kaminari stopped mid-breath and turned to see his classmate, looking mildly surprised. "What are you doing out here?"

Tetsutetsu grinned. "Hey, I've been up early for months now. How else do you think I've been working on my 'Shave' technique?"

He patted his chest proudly. "School during the day, judo practice in the evenings, and early mornings are for training 'Shave.' That's my routine."

It was a busy schedule, no doubt, but it seemed to suit Tetsutetsu's hardworking nature.

"And you?" Tetsutetsu asked, glancing curiously at the scorched ground and the charred mounds nearby. "What have you been up to? Practicing 'Raikiri' again?"

"Nope," Kaminari replied with a small grin. "Not quite. I've been experimenting with something new."

Tetsutetsu raised an eyebrow in curiosity, and Kaminari made a suggestion.

"Since you're here, why don't we practice together? I'll attack you with my new move, and you can use 'Shave' to dodge. Sound good?"

"That sounds awesome!" Tetsutetsu's eyes sparkled. "Way more fun than training 'Shave' by myself!"

Then a thought struck him. "Wait... You've got a long-range move now?"

"Yeah." Kaminari nodded. "I've found a way to release electricity over a distance without using tools like coins or steel balls. And I can control the direction too!"

"Seriously? That's amazing!" Tetsutetsu's admiration was genuine. "So, what's it called?"

"The name doesn't matter right now," Kaminari replied with a shrug. "Let's just test it out first. Get ready!"

With that, Kaminari activated his high-speed movement again and quickly put some distance between himself and Tetsutetsu, stopping around ten meters away.

"Here it comes!"

Taking a deep breath, Kaminari focused his energy, golden sparks crackling in his mouth as he prepared to unleash his new attack.

"BOOOOOOOOH!!!"

The golden stream of energy shot out, arcing toward Tetsutetsu with precision.

"BOOM!"

The blast expanded into a golden dome of electricity, enveloping Tetsutetsu entirely in the dazzling light. The explosion sent waves of electricity scattering, leaving the air thick with the smell of scorched earth.

Tetsutetsu's figure was completely swallowed by the surge of golden energy.

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Kapitel 124: Chapter 123: Lightning Dragon's Roar

"This range... about ten meters while using 'high-speed movement'? If I go all out, it should extend to fifteen meters," Kaminari muttered, observing the aftermath of his latest "mouth cannon" attack, his body still crackling with golden electricity.

"And if I activate the second stage of 'high-voltage mode'... what then?"

As a cool breeze swept through the clearing, rustling the branches of the surrounding trees, the golden glow of Kaminari's previous attack began to fade. However, the air was still thick with the sharp, acrid smell of scorched earth.

"You! Why didn't you dodge?!" Kaminari called out to Tetsutetsu, who stood in the middle of the blackened ground. Confusion was evident on Kaminari's face. "Don't tell me you couldn't react in time with 'Shave'!"

To be honest, while the "mouth cannon" had decent speed, it was far from the lightning-fast velocity of his electromagnetic gun. He didn't think for a second that it was too fast for Tetsutetsu to dodge.

"Heh, of course not!" Tetsutetsu replied with a grin. His iron-hardened body glinted faintly under the sunlight as he inspected the residual heat clinging to his skin. "I didn't feel much danger from it, so I thought I'd let it hit me to see how strong your new move is."

Kaminari rubbed the back of his head, laughing bitterly. "So… what did you think?"

Inwardly, he noted the obvious—his current output of 100,000 volts wasn't enough to affect someone as durable as Tetsutetsu. After all, this was just a range test, not a full-powered attack. If he wanted, Kaminari could unleash all the energy in his body in one burst, potentially exceeding millions of volts. That level of power could likely incinerate even Tetsutetsu's iron skin.

"Hmm... let me think," Tetsutetsu said, scratching his stiff, white hair as he remained in his ironized form.

"First impression? It's definitely flashy. Almost on par with one of Bakugo's 'flash bangs.' It completely overwhelmed my vision for a moment."

He paused, gathering his thoughts. "Then there's the sound. When the attack hit, it wasn't just my vision, it felt like my hearing was drowned out by the crackling of the electricity."

"After that comes the heat and the force of the airwaves. And yeah, I guess if it were anyone else, they'd probably also feel numb from the shock. But honestly, the speed isn't that impressive."

As Tetsutetsu spoke, Kaminari nodded, his grin widening.

"That's fine," Kaminari said, clearly pleased. "This move is meant to be a long-range, area-control technique. Speed isn't its main focus."

"Alright, let's go again!" Tetsutetsu said, inhaling deeply and adjusting his stance. "This time, I'll use 'Shave' to dodge. Let's see if you can hit me!"

Kaminari's expression turned serious as he prepared to launch another attack. Training was training, and there was no room for sloppiness here.

"Here it comes!" Kaminari warned.

"Bzzzzzzz—"

Golden electricity crackled around him as Kaminari took a deep breath and unleashed another surge of golden energy from his mouth, aimed directly at Tetsutetsu.

The scorched earth under Tetsutetsu's feet glowed red as it was struck by the high-temperature current, becoming even more charred than before.

"Boom!"

Another bright golden dome of energy, like an inverted bowl, enveloped Tetsutetsu's position. But this time, before it could explode, Tetsutetsu reappeared four meters to the right, his "Shave" technique allowing him to narrowly avoid the impact.

"Crack!"

The golden dome detonated in a brilliant flash, sending waves of electricity and light rippling outward. The entire sequence lasted no more than two seconds.

Kaminari wasted no time. He leapt into the air, golden electricity spiraling around him, and launched another "mouth cannon" from above, aiming to catch Tetsutetsu as he landed.

"BOOOOOOOOOH!"

As Tetsutetsu moved again, Kaminari immediately targeted his new position with a third attack. He was curious to see if Tetsutetsu could maintain his rapid dodging without leaving any gaps.

"Boom!"

Two more explosions rocked the clearing, golden energy flooding nearly a third of the space.

Kaminari analyzed the situation as he prepared his next move.

"The coverage of a 100,000-volt 'mouth cannon' is about four meters in diameter... but if I push it to 200,000 volts, the range doubles to eight meters," he calculated.

Taking another deep breath, Kaminari prepared to unleash the full 200,000-volt version of his attack. However, before he could act, Tetsutetsu's voice called out, breaking the rhythm.

"Wait! Hold on a second!"

Steam rose from Tetsutetsu's iron-coated body as he waved his hand, a helpless look on his face. He smiled wryly at Kaminari.

"I don't think I can keep using 'Shave' back-to-back like this," Tetsutetsu admitted. "My right leg feels like it's about to give out. I probably need at least ten seconds to recover."

Kaminari looked down at Tetsutetsu's trembling leg, noticing its slight but visible shaking.

"In that case," Kaminari said thoughtfully, "if you can't control the direction and timing of your movement properly, 'Shave' really isn't practical for extended combat. It's too risky, you might only get one chance to use it."

Tetsutetsu nodded solemnly, clearly aware of the move's limitations. Still, he managed to squeeze out a smile.

"I think it's just a matter of practice," he said optimistically. "With enough training, I should be able to improve the timing and control. As for the recovery time... well, that's probably just because my legs aren't strong enough yet."

"Fair enough," Kaminari agreed, nodding. "Let's adjust. I'll attack every ten seconds, and I'll double the power of the 'mouth cannon' each time. You'd better brace yourself."

Tetsutetsu gulped, but he nodded with determination. Kaminari, meanwhile, took another deep breath and unleashed his 200,000-volt attack.

"BOOOOOOOOOH!"

This time, he added a new twist. While the "mouth cannon" surged forward, Kaminari consciously manipulated the current within his two-meter control range. The golden energy spun rapidly, forming a high-speed rotating sphere as it traveled forward.

This adjustment delayed the attack by a second but significantly increased its forward momentum. The centrifugal force not only made the attack faster, but it also increased its destructive power.

Sure enough, when the attack reached its maximum range, the resulting golden dome wasn't just a static explosion. The surface of the dome shimmered with visible currents flowing across it, adding an extra layer of intensity.

"Crack!!!"

The explosion that followed was far stronger than the previous ones. The resulting airwave blasted Tetsutetsu backward and shaved off more than ten centimeters of the scorched earth, leaving the ground glowing red-hot.

"An airwave effect, huh?" Kaminari noted with satisfaction. He had borrowed the concept of centrifugal force from fireball techniques in "Naruto," and the results spoke for themselves.

While the airwave might not seem significant, it could unbalance an opponent during combat, a momentary loss of footing could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

This thought only strengthened Kaminari's belief that the fantastical worlds he once watched in anime might actually exist. How else could techniques like "Shave" and "Raikiri" hold up under real-world physics?

"Man... Kaminari, you're seriously a genius at developing moves!" Tetsutetsu exclaimed, staring in awe at the destruction left behind. The ground looked like molten lava had passed through it.

Unable to hold back his curiosity, Tetsutetsu grinned. "So, have you come up with a name for it yet? If not, want me to help? How about the 'Thunder Cannon'?"

Kaminari chuckled but shook his head. His gaze drifted upward, where the bright blue sky stretched endlessly above.

"Let's call it... the Lightning Dragon's Roar"

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