Kapitel 189: Chapter 188: The School’s Permission

"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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Kapitel 190: Chapter 189: Art Theme Park

"Although creating sculptures that resemble humans is prohibited, other designs that aren't too large... well, as long as they qualify as 'artworks,' the school has decided to allow them to remain on this field for future generations. Let's see how it goes."

"Oh, really?"

Kaminari's mood instantly brightened upon hearing this, but he still raised a skeptical golden eyebrow for confirmation.

"Yes, really," All Might affirmed with a nod, though it was clear he didn't fully understand the principal's reasoning. "But the 'artworks' you create must match the style of the environment here!"

"What about the quantity? Is it limited to just one?"

As their conversation progressed, Kaminari's interest grew. Initially, creating this 'statue' had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, but he hadn't anticipated it turning into something significant.

"One? Isn't that enough? How many are you planning to make?"

All Might blinked in surprise, clearly caught off guard, while awaiting further instructions from the principal.

"I haven't decided on a specific number yet, but as long as they aren't humanoid, aren't too big, and fit the aesthetics of this place, wouldn't more be fine?"

"So it's okay to make several, right?" Kaminari restated All Might's earlier conditions, then offered a polite smile as he suggested it.

"This…"

All Might hesitated for a moment before nodding cautiously. "Alright, that's allowed."

"Thank you, Sensei!"

Kaminari expressed his gratitude with proper manners but then closed his eyes, deep in thought. It seems someone higher up in the hero hierarchy wants this to happen and is relaying the message through All Might.

He had noticed All Might slightly nodding and listening to something earlier, and it didn't take much to deduce what was going on. Failing to pick up on something so obvious would've been plain foolish.

But why would U.A. High allow this?

And why invite me to perform during the opening ceremony of the sports festival? Now that I think about it, this is starting to feel strange…

Meanwhile, in Principal Nezu's office, the small yet highly intelligent creature sat calmly, monitoring Kaminari through a screen.

"From one perspective, this is promising. His creativity and initiative could bring something valuable," Principal Nezu mused aloud, his tone tinged with concern. "But on the other hand, it's also troubling. His disregard for rules shows his perception of boundaries is dangerously light. If he's not careful, his nature might grow indistinguishable from that of a villain."

Nezu's sharp eyes remained fixed on the screen as he continued. "We need to reinforce Kaminari's connection with heroism, make him value it more deeply. If he can hold heroes in higher regard, it'll help solidify his recognition and appreciation for the hero community as a whole."

The principal's gaze lingered on Kaminari, whose eyes were still shut in contemplation, as his thoughts returned to the discussions from previous meetings.

I hope everything we've done and will continue to do will guide you to the right path.

Back on the screen, Kaminari moved, or rather, the massive figure before him began to shift.

Starting from the head of the 'black iron statue,' the structure began to break down visibly, disintegrating into streams of floating black sand-like particles.

One of the smaller streams floated to Kaminari's feet, forming into a flat iron plate that gently lifted him into the air.

Bakugo and Todoroki exchanged a quick glance before turning their attention back to Kaminari.

They didn't know what he was planning, but there was an oddly familiar sense of anticipation stirring within them.

"This guy's showing off again," Bakugo muttered, rolling his eyes.

To be fair, while Kaminari didn't deliberately flaunt his abilities all the time, whenever he did, he always went big—turning it into an unforgettable spectacle.

"The environment here is industrial," Kaminari murmured to himself, surveying the surrounding equipment and structures. "With all this machinery and architecture… I've got it."

Hovering mid-air, he closed his eyes briefly before opening them with clear determination. He began manipulating the iron sand with purpose.

"Here we go!"

From the stands, Kyoka tilted her head slightly, looking up at him. "I wonder what Kaminari's planning this time."

Momo standing beside her, nodded thoughtfully. "He usually avoids drawing attention to himself. But when he does… he makes sure to leave a lasting impression."

Kyoka smirked. "Yeah, he doesn't care for small-scale attention. When Kaminari shows off, he goes all out—big, dramatic, and impossible to ignore."

It had to be said, Kyoka understood him quite well.

"Wait, are those… magnets?"

Tetsutetsu suddenly pointed to Kaminari's left, about ten meters away, his voice filled with surprise.

Everyone turned to look and noticed the particles shifting into familiar shapes.

"Those are… Little Magnetons!"

"Isn't that a Magnemite? And there's a group of Magnetons over there!" Sero exclaimed, his finger pointing skyward.

"Hey, I think I saw a Squirtle!" Uraraka shouted in excitement.

"There's a Poliwag… and a Poliwhirl too," Asui said softly, her lips pursed as she observed the scene.

"And that's a Vulpix! The one next to it… it's a Ninetales!"

"Whoa, look at the Charizard! It's even breathing fire!"

Kirishima suddenly burst out laughing and pointed at a black 'Fire Monkey' floating in the air. "Hey, doesn't that look just like Bakugo?!"

"You're dead if Bakugo hears you," Midoriya muttered under his breath, suppressing a laugh.

As everyone said, hundreds of black 'Pokémon' figures now floated in the air around Kaminari, spreading out over a 100-meter radius.

"Look, Kaminari's moving!" Mineta called out.

Sure enough, not just Kaminari but all the 'Pokémon' figures around him began to move.

One by one, the figures started descending, finding positions on the ground or various industrial structures.

For instance, a group of Magnetons clung to a long, thick steel pipe. Some tilted downward, others upward, their poses dynamic and lifelike.

Nearby, a black Charizard stood atop a building, its mouth open in a silent roar, as though breathing fire. Its sleek black body reflected sunlight, glowing faintly white.

When Kaminari finally floated back to All Might, the entire sports ground had been transformed.

"You… You turned this place into a 'Pokémon' theme park?!" All Might stammered, looking around in awe at the stunning display.

"No," Kaminari corrected, his tone calm yet resolute. "I think it's more fitting to call them… 'art.'"

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