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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Kapitel 125: Chapter 124: Direction

"Lightning Dragon's Roar?! Wow!"

Clap, clap, clap!

Upon hearing the name, Tetsutetsu's eyebrows shot up, and his excitement grew. Without warning, he began clapping his hands in an overly dramatic manner.

For some reason, he seemed unusually thrilled.

"What an awesome name!" he exclaimed, his voice full of admiration. "Kaminari, you're not just great at inventing moves—you've got a knack for naming them too!"

Tetsutetsu slapped his chest with a sigh of regret, his voice tinged with longing.

"If my hero name 'Colossus' hadn't already been decided, I would've seriously considered changing it to something like 'Iron Boy.' Just imagine—when I punch, I could shout 'Steel Dragon's Iron Fist!' Or when I kick, 'Steel Dragon's Iron Leg!' How cool would that be?"

"Uh..." Kaminari's face immediately went blank, metaphorical black lines forming above his head. He sighed softly, completely at a loss for words.

"You do realize nobody's actually asking you to change your name, right?"

"Absolutely not!" Tetsutetsu declared, rejecting Kaminari's offhand suggestion with surprising seriousness. His tone shifted to something more resolute as he continued, "Once a hero name is chosen, it shouldn't be changed lightly. Besides, this is the name you suggested for me when we first became friends. It means a lot more to me than something like 'Iron Boy.'"

Kaminari's discomfort visibly grew. He pressed his lips together, feeling more awkward by the second.

"Can you stop saying things that are so... so sentimental?" Kaminari muttered, his voice filled with exasperation.

"Sentimental? What do you mean?" Tetsutetsu tilted his head, confused.

Kaminari shook his head with a sigh and waved the question away. "Forget it." He quickly changed the subject.

"Are we still continuing? I'm planning to train until eight o'clock. Besides the Lightning Dragon's Roar, I've got a few smaller techniques I want to test out."

"Of course!" Tetsutetsu nodded eagerly. "I actually took the whole day off with Daimon-sensei to focus on mastering 'Shave.' My goal is to turn it into a proper, reliable technique as soon as possible!"

"Good thinking," Kaminari said, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Once you've fully mastered 'Shave,' you can start working on the next stage."

"Next stage?" Tetsutetsu froze for a moment, his eyes widening in surprise. "There's a next stage for 'Shave'?"

Kaminari nodded, a calm and knowing expression on his face. "Yep. The 'Shave' you're practicing now is just one of the techniques within a larger system. It's part of something called the 'Six Styles.' And actually, you've already unknowingly practiced two of them."

"Wait, what?" Tetsutetsu's curiosity peaked. "You're saying I've practiced two of them? But I've only been focusing on 'Shave'!"

"That's true," Kaminari said, patiently explaining. "But your Quirk naturally covers another one of the 'Six Styles': 'Iron Body.' Didn't I tell you when we first started that you'd need physical strength beyond that of an ordinary person to even begin practicing 'Shave'?

"'Iron Body' refers to hardening your body to the point where it's as tough as steel. Your Quirk already takes care of that step for you."

"Oh! I see now!" Tetsutetsu exclaimed, a look of realization crossing his face. Then, with a mixture of eagerness and excitement, he asked, "What about the other techniques? What are they?"

Interestingly, Tetsutetsu didn't stop to question why Kaminari knew all this. To him, the term "super genius" seemed to explain everything. Besides, he had absolute trust in Kaminari, which only reinforced his willingness to follow his guidance.

"Alright, I'll give you a quick rundown," Kaminari said with a shrug, maintaining his calm demeanor.

"The 'Six Styles,' as the name suggests, consist of six core techniques: 'Iron Body,' 'Finger Pistol,' 'Shave,' 'Tempest Kick,' 'Paper Arts,' and 'Moonwalk.'"

"Each one serves as a foundation, and once mastered, you can even develop unique variations tailored to your own style. But the real challenge is that once you've mastered all six, you can try to learn the advanced techniques: 'Life Return' and 'Six Kings Spear.'"

Kaminari spent the next ten minutes giving Tetsutetsu an overview of each technique, carefully explaining the purpose and mechanics of the "Six Styles." He also mentioned that the advanced techniques, while theoretically possible, might be beyond their reach.

By the end of it, Tetsutetsu looked visibly overwhelmed, his brain swimming with new information. Still, he managed to focus on the parts that felt most relevant to him.

"That 'Finger Pistol' you mentioned—it sounds kind of like 'Iron Body,' doesn't it? I mean, isn't it just poking someone with a hardened finger?" he asked, holding up his index finger and waving it around.

"Not exactly," Kaminari said, suppressing a small laugh. "Well, okay, it is about stabbing someone with your finger... but it's not as simple as it sounds."

He scratched the back of his head, trying to clarify. "Think of it like this: just like 'Shave,' 'Finger Pistol' isn't just about strength, it's about speed. To master it, your finger needs to move as fast as a bullet. That's the real challenge."

Tetsutetsu blinked in confusion. "So... I need to stab something over and over again, as fast as I can, until I reach that kind of speed?"

"Pretty much, yeah," Kaminari replied, wiping a bead of sweat from his forehead. At least Tetsutetsu was starting to get it.

"If you can really master 'Finger Pistol,' you might even be able to break through Kirishima's 'hardened' defense with just a single finger."

"Seriously?!" Tetsutetsu's eyes lit up with excitement. "That's awesome!"

"Don't get ahead of yourself," Kaminari said with a grin. He then pointed at Tetsutetsu's chest, his expression turning serious.

"Before you start worrying about 'Finger Pistol,' I think you should focus on learning 'Tempest Kick.' It'll help cover your lack of long-range attacks."

He continued, his tone measured and thoughtful. "Your Quirk gives you incredible defense, judo provides grappling techniques, and 'Shave' gives you mobility. If you add 'Tempest Kick,' which allows you to send slashing vacuum blades with high-speed kicks, you'll be close to an all-around fighter."

"If anything's missing, it's aerial mobility. But you can work on that later by learning 'Moonwalk.' Right now, it's a little too advanced for you."

Seeing Kaminari's serious expression, Tetsutetsu straightened up, treating the conversation with the same focus as a diligent student.

Although Tetsutetsu had always worked hard, it was Kaminari who had consistently guided him in the right direction. Every improvement in his strength his judo, his leg power, even his progress with 'Shave' was proof of Kaminari's accurate advice.

"Alright!" Tetsutetsu said, his voice firm. "Once I master 'Shave,' I'll start working on 'Tempest Kick!'"

Kaminari smiled approvingly. As someone who valued hard work himself, he couldn't help but admire Tetsutetsu's determination.

"Good. Let's keep going!"

"God Speed, activate!"

"Boom!"

Without another word, Kaminari launched himself into the air, golden electricity wrapping around his body. He took a deep breath and unleashed another attack at Tetsutetsu below.

"Bzzzzzzzt—"

"Lightning Dragon's Roar!!"

"Shave!"

Whoosh!

"Boom!!!"

Deep in the jungle of Omiya Park, golden light erupted once more, accompanied by a thunderous explosion. The sound of two teenagers relentlessly training echoed through the trees.

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