Kapitel 177: Chapter 176: A Father’s Responsibility

After Tetsutetsu left, the sky gradually darkened. Soon, a bright crescent moon hung in the night sky. At the same time, the atmosphere in the community where Kaminari's family lived grew increasingly tense.

"Remember, don't take action unless it's absolutely necessary. And if you do, make sure not to kill anyone," Aizawa instructed Kaminari firmly. The class teacher, who had returned with a commanding presence an hour earlier, was now preparing to head out again.

"Yes, thank you!" Kaminari responded sincerely, bowing as he watched Aizawa leave.

To be honest, Kaminari was deeply grateful. He appreciated not only Aizawa's efforts to protect his family but also the support from Midnight and Principal Nezu, who had coordinated everything despite not being here in person.

This experience only solidified Kaminari's respect and admiration for U.A. High School.

---

"Mr. Kaminari, Snatch just responded to my message. He said he's currently handling a mission in Tokyo, so he can't make it here tonight," Midnight informed Kaminari's father after checking her phone.

"When will he arrive?" Kaminari's father asked, his brow furrowing as he sat on the sofa.

"Before eight o'clock tomorrow morning," Midnight replied while putting away her phone.

"That's acceptable," Kaminari's father nodded. Given how suddenly all this had happened, he couldn't expect Snatch to drop everything at a moment's notice.

---

Time passed slowly. The hands of the clock ticked steadily onward, and no one in the house could relax enough to sleep that night. But as the moon disappeared and the first rays of the sun peeked over the horizon, the suspected night attack never came.

"...This is…"

Officer Megure looked visibly embarrassed. He and his team had worked tirelessly throughout the night, only for nothing to happen.

"They must've caught wind of our preparations," Aizawa said as he approached the officer. "I just finished checking some of the darker areas in Saitama. Aside from the usual petty criminals, I didn't find any wanted villains."

Aizawa's theory wasn't entirely wrong, but the reality was more specific. The villains had learned that Kaminari's combat uniform had been returned to the Mitsui Group. Since their primary target was the suit itself, they no longer had any reason to target Kaminari directly.

When Kaminari explained this to everyone later, the realization brought a collective sigh of relief. Both Officer Megure and Midnight looked noticeably more relaxed, while Aizawa's expression remained stoic as usual.

---

"Kaminari, do you really need that combat uniform?" Midnight asked after a moment of silence. "Can't you just switch to a different one?"

"Uh…" Kaminari hesitated. He knew she had a point. Keeping the suit would undoubtedly invite more trouble in the future. While he wasn't afraid for himself, what about his parents?

"Son, you must really like that combat uniform, don't you?" Kaminari's father asked calmly, his eyes fixed on his son.

Kaminari paused before nodding. "Yes." His voice was quieter than usual, and for a moment, the normally self-assured boy looked like any other fifteen-year-old.

"And," his father continued, "since the suit is valuable enough to warrant a $50 million bounty, it must be an excellent tool that will help you achieve your goals, right?"

"Yeah," Kaminari admitted, nodding again.

Though his father hadn't said much yet, Kaminari was beginning to understand what he was trying to convey. He felt a mix of guilt and gratitude building inside him.

"In that case, don't give it up."

Kaminari looked up, surprised by the firmness in his father's voice.

"If this combat uniform is something you cherish, then it's my responsibility to protect it," his father said firmly. "Just like I refuse to give up the home I've worked so hard to build, I won't let you give up something that's important to you."

His father's words struck a chord deep within Kaminari. For the first time, he truly saw his father not just as a loving parent but as the head of their family—strong, determined, and willing to shoulder any burden for his loved ones.

"Son," his father said, leaning forward slightly, "always remember this: what you cherish, your mother and I will cherish too. That's what family is for. Understood?"

"Yes!" Kaminari shouted, his voice filled with conviction. "I got it, Dad!"

Midnight and Aizawa exchanged a glance at the heartfelt scene, but neither spoke. It was clear the moment carried a weight that didn't need their input.

---

"Even though there was no attack last night, that doesn't mean we can let our guard down," Aizawa said after a pause.

"Don't worry about that," Midnight replied. "Our office has already transferred fifty Pro Heroes to assist with security. They'll be working closely with the police to ensure this community remains safe."

"And once Snatch arrives, the defense level will increase even further," she added, adjusting her glasses.

"Snatch, huh?" Aizawa said, nodding in approval. "Good choice. He's a solid Hero."

Turning to Kaminari, he continued, "Kaminari, even though you didn't sleep last night, you're still coming to school with us."

Kaminari blinked. "Huh? No exceptions?"

"You should remember what I told you at the start of the school year," Aizawa said firmly. "As a student in the Hero Course, it's best not to ask for leave unless it's absolutely unavoidable."

"Can't he rest for one day?" Kaminari's mother asked worriedly, but before Aizawa could respond, Kaminari smiled.

"It's fine, Mom. Missing one night of sleep won't affect me," Kaminari said with a reassuring grin. "Besides, Mr. Aizawa and Midnight didn't sleep either, right? I might not be as strong as them yet, but I won't lose to them in willpower!"

Aizawa nodded slightly, his expression calm as ever, though there was a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes.

"In that case," Kaminari's mother said, brushing her hair behind her ear, "let's have breakfast first. Then the teachers can accompany you to school."

"Uh…" Aizawa hesitated for a moment, but Midnight quickly chimed in, "That sounds great. Thank you."

Hearing this, Kaminari's mother smiled warmly. "Please, make yourselves at home."

Seeing no reason to refuse, Aizawa nodded as well. While he often came across as withdrawn, he knew when to accept simple gestures of hospitality.

---

Later, as Kaminari's mother prepared breakfast and his father escorted Officer Megure out, Aizawa took a seat on the sofa next to Kaminari.

"Kaminari, when your combat uniform is finished, keep it stored at U.A. and make that information public," Aizawa suggested.

"Got it," Kaminari replied. He understood exactly what Aizawa was implying. By storing the combat uniform at school, the responsibility—and any potential threats—would shift to U.A. itself.

For Japan's top Hero school, such pressure was negligible. With All Might and a host of Pro Heroes on campus, any attempts to retrieve the suit would be nothing more than a futile gesture.

AUTORENGEDANKEN
Junkdog

If you enjoy my translation, feel free to check out my other works on my other account. "Junkdog_786"

Drift of the Multiverse: [Marvel][Resident Evil] [DC] [Bleach] [Dragon Ball].

GOT/ASOIAF: Ruler Beyond the Ice.

DC: Rise of the Kryptonian Tyrant.

Check my Reading List

New Fics are out now, Checkout my profile(Reading List) to read.

Kommentar Kommentar von 7

Abstimmen

Kapitel 178: Chapter 177: The Growth We Are About to Witness

After eating the breakfast carefully prepared by his mother, Kaminari followed Aizawa and Midnight to school under his mother's worried gaze.

It's worth mentioning that Kaminari had also called Tetsutetsu, asking if he wanted to go together, even though it was still quite early.

After all, it was only six in the morning. But since Aizawa and Midnight were teachers, they had to arrive an hour earlier than the students to prepare.

As for Tetsutetsu, it was no surprise to see him waiting at the entrance of the subway station.

"Nothing happened to your family last night, right?" Kaminari asked.

"No, it was quiet. How about yours?" Tetsutetsu shrugged and smiled.

"Nothing happened. But I stayed on guard all night yesterday!" Tetsutetsu replied with a hint of frustration.

"Oh? You stayed up all night, too?" Kaminari raised an eyebrow, surprised. That didn't seem like something Tetsutetsu would do.

"Uh…" Well, I wanted to stay up, but while I was waiting for your call, I fell asleep at some point, hehe." Tetsutetsu sheepishly scratched his white hair, a bashful grin on his face.

Kaminari followed the two teachers onto the Shinkansen and shook his head with a wry smile. He couldn't decide whether Tetsutetsu was being overly tense or simply carefree.

But really, what if someone had actually attacked him in his sleep last night?

After settling into their seats, Aizawa fell asleep almost instantly, while Midnight pulled out her phone and began scrolling through it habitually.

"Hey, Kaminari, you seem to be trending online!" Midnight remarked with a grin.

"Huh?" Kaminari blinked in confusion. Wasn't he already popular?

"I mean, it's blowing up online right now," she clarified, turning her phone toward Kaminari. Then, with a teasing tone, she added, "People are saying you got arrested for committing a crime!"

"Ah, I figured that'd happen," Kaminari sighed helplessly as he glanced at the screen. The photo in question showed him and Tetsutetsu being escorted into a police car, surrounded by several officers.

Seeing that Kaminari didn't seem particularly bothered, Midnight asked curiously, "Aren't you worried? If this keeps up, you might lose a lot of fans."

"I don't really care about losing followers," Kaminari replied casually.

"After all, I earned my current popularity through my work. As long as I keep producing good work in the future, I don't have to worry about fans or public opinion."

He then explained to Midnight about his earlier conversation with the officer.

"I see!" Midnight said with a nod of understanding. However, she couldn't help but feel impressed by Kaminari's composure.

For a teenager just shy of fifteen years old, it was remarkable for him to think so clearly and rationally in such an unexpected situation.

"And honestly, if you think about it, this could be a good thing," Kaminari continued. "The more people misunderstand me or criticize me now, the more they'll feel guilty when the truth comes out. Those same people will probably become more loyal fans afterward, feeling like they owe me."

He chuckled, his confidence clear as he spoke about his strategies for managing his public image. Midnight was momentarily stunned, both by his words and his confidence.

Her interest was piqued—after all, in this world, professional heroes weren't just heroes; they were also a type of celebrity. Their rankings on the Hero Billboard Chart didn't solely depend on the number of cases they solved or their contributions to society. Public support and popularity also played a crucial role—essentially, their fan base mattered.

"Where did you learn all this? Do you know some celebrity insiders?" Midnight leaned forward, resting her chin on her hand as she gazed at Kaminari with interest.

"Uh… I just researched it myself," Kaminari replied smoothly. "I've always planned on being a star since I was a kid. Once I achieve my goal of becoming Japan's top star, I'll expand internationally—Korea, the United States, China, you name it."

He spoke with practised ease, covering up the real source of his knowledge. After all, his previous life's internet was filled with countless "celebrity scandals" and "PR tactics."" Those were basically real-life lessons in how to navigate fame.

In this world, however, most of the media focused on professional heroes, so the public didn't see much of the usual celebrity drama.

Instead, headlines were dominated by repetitive stories like "Which villain did so-and-so capture last month?" or "How many missions did this hero complete this week?" or even "Will their ranking go up or down next month?"

Frankly, Kaminari found it dull. If it weren't for the flashy spectacle of Quirks, it'd hardly be interesting. But hey, the public loved it, so who was he to judge?

And so, for the rest of the train ride, Kaminari and Midnight enthusiastically discussed various methods for managing and cultivating a fan base.

Tetsutetsu, meanwhile, stared at them in disbelief, completely speechless.

What made it even funnier was that Midnight eventually pulled out a notebook and, like a diligent student, began jotting down notes on the key points Kaminari mentioned.

"I see now. Relying solely on a sexy image has too narrow a reach when it comes to attracting fans…" she muttered thoughtfully, pen in hand.

The one-hour train ride passed quickly amidst their lively conversation. Soon enough, the group arrived in front of U.A. High School.

As expected, given the early hour, the campus was still relatively quiet. Only a few diligent students and teachers could be seen entering the school. Most of the students appeared to be from the general studies or support classes.

"All right, you two head to class and rest for now," Aizawa instructed. "Tetsutetsu, hand over your new combat uniform. You'll all receive them during the Hero Basics course this afternoon."

Then, turning to Kaminari, he added, "As for you, just use your previous battle uniform."

"Yes, sir!" Kaminari replied, a bit surprised that the school had kept his old uniform.

With that, Aizawa and Midnight headed to their offices. Before leaving, however, Midnight gave Kaminari a playful wink—just her usual mischievous self. Kaminari could only shake his head helplessly at her antics.

"Kaminari!"

"Tetsutetsu!"

A familiar voice suddenly called out from behind. Turning around, the two saw the person they had both been thinking about.

It was Kyoka waving excitedly as she ran toward them. The golden light of the morning sun framed her figure, making her look even more vibrant.

"Kyoka!"

The three of them didn't realize it at first, but the scene felt almost identical to when they had first entered U.A. The same youthful energy. The same joy.

Maybe this was the unique "fragrance" of friendship blossoming on campus, a sense of reunion filled with shared memories and experiences.

Today's Hero Basics course was bound to be lively and exciting.

After all, growth is best witnessed through the support of your comrades.

***

For every 500 PS = 1 extra chapter. Support me on patreon to read 50+ advanced chapters: patreon.com/Blownleaves.