Chapitre 26: Chapter 25: Believe

I've been getting the same question over and over, and I'm tired of answering it. So, I'll just leave this here.

The MC doesn't know anything about MHA because it didn't exist in his world. If he seems like he's got a handle on things, it's because he's clever. He's watched tons of anime and read plenty of comics, so he can figure out common themes and patterns in a world like MHA. Any knowledge he shows comes from his own smarts and observations, not because he knew anything about the series beforehand. And if you can't stomach that, there are countless fanfiction stories on this platform besides this one, to be honest.

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"There's definitely a big flaw in this exam."

Kaminari streaked down the street, sparks and lightning crackling in his wake. Any candidates who had tried to approach him didn't last more than ten seconds before storming off in frustration, dark looks on their faces.

They quickly realized that unless they had Quirks that enhanced their speed, there was no way they could keep up with Kaminari. While it might take others three or four seconds to take down a robot, Kaminari could do it in just one, barely breaking a sweat. He didn't even need to use his hands, just a quick brush of his clothes as he sped past was enough to short-circuit the machines.

What the others didn't know, though, was that Kaminari's actions weren't as random as they appeared. It wasn't just about running fast and zapping anything in sight. His movements were precise, calculated. Every time he passed a robot, he intentionally grazed the core, the red light at the front of each machine, which housed its control center.

That was the key. While dodging their attacks with lightning speed, Kaminari targeted that spot and let his electricity burn out the internal power supplies.

But to the other candidates Kaminari's finesse went unnoticed. All they saw was someone dominating the battlefield, mowing down robots with ease thanks to his Quirk and his speed.

Back at U.A., the principal, along with the Hero instructors including All Might watched the exam unfold on their monitors. Kaminari's performance hadn't escaped their attention, and they couldn't help but nod in approval.

His control over his Quirk, his ability to read and react to the robots' movements, and his composure while moving at high speeds were all clear signs of his skill. After years of effort, Kaminari's potential was finally blossoming.

But as Kaminari sped through the exam, he couldn't shake the thought that something was off about the whole setup.

"This exam is unfair."

It had only been four minutes since the test started, yet Kaminari had already cleared an entire street of robots. Now, standing atop a tall building, the wind swirling around him, he surveyed the area. His gloves, with their blue gems gleaming in the sunlight, pulsed with electricity as he considered the problem.

The exam's goal was to simulate a scenario where the candidates, as stand-in Heroes, would be fighting off 'villains' attacking the city. But the issue was that these 'villains' were robots.

That meant the difficulty of the test depended entirely on the candidates' Quirks. Kaminari himself was the perfect example. Even if he wasn't relying on his high-speed movements, his electricity alone would have made short work of the robots. The only difference would've been the speed at which he racked up points.

But what about someone with a Quirk that was ineffective against robots? What if their powers were more suited for taking on biological enemies? In that case, they'd be at a severe disadvantage.

"If I had been born with a Quirk like the Sharingan, for instance," Kaminari mused to himself, "there'd be no way I could pass this test." He'd have been forced to rely entirely on physical combat, which, while possible, would be far from ideal.

But thankfully, Tetsutetsu and Jiro didn't have that problem. Their Quirks were still useful here, even if their method was less flashy than his.

As Kaminari's thoughts wandered, he finally spotted his two friends down below. Tetsutetsu and Jiro had teamed up, working in tandem. One would distract the robot, drawing its attention, while the other would use their abilities to deliver the final blow. Jiro would plug her headphone jacks into the ground, sending shockwaves that disoriented their competition long enough for Tetsutetsu to smash the robot with a punch.

They swapped roles seamlessly, with Tetsutetsu using his steel body to block anyone trying to muscle in on their fight. Their teamwork was impressive, even if they were slower than Kaminari. They were methodical, and that made them stand out to U.A.'s teachers as well.

Seeing this, Kaminari grinned as golden electricity crackled around him. It was time to lend a hand.

In an instant, Kaminari leapt from rooftop to rooftop, dashing toward Jiro and Tetsutetsu. His sudden appearance caught the attention of the other candidates, especially those who had been frustrated by his earlier performance.

What's his deal? They thought. He already took over one street, now he's coming here to steal more points?

They watched as Kaminari made his approach, glaring at his seemingly endless greed.

"So selfish!"

"This guy's unbelievable!"

Meanwhile, Jiro and Tetsutetsu had just taken down another robot when they spotted Kaminari approaching. Their faces lit up with surprise and excitement.

"Kaminari!" Jiro called out, waving.

"Come on, follow me!" Kaminari shouted, not wasting any time. He gave each of them a quick pat on the shoulder, and suddenly, both Jiro and Tetsutetsu felt an electric surge run through them. Their bodies hummed with energy, temporarily boosted by Kaminari's Quirk.

"What the—this is high-speed movement?!" Tetsutetsu exclaimed, feeling his body lighten instantly. Jiro's eyes widened in shock as she too felt the unfamiliar rush of speed.

But neither of them hesitated. They knew exactly what Kaminari was doing, and without missing a beat, they chased after him as he bolted ahead.

The other candidates could only watch, stunned, as the three of them sped off together.

"Hey, hey, hey! That's too much!"

"He's boosting them too?!"

"That's basically cheating!"

Cries of outrage filled the air, and some candidates even accused Kaminari of breaking the rules. But as time passed and no reprimand came from U.A., it became clear that Kaminari had done nothing wrong.

Back at U.A., the teachers were surprised by Kaminari's decision to help his competitors, but after careful review, they found that he hadn't violated any rules. The exam guidelines prohibited using Quirks to attack others, but there was nothing against helping fellow candidates. Still, no one had expected Kaminari to use his abilities to assist his competition.

With their newfound speed, Tetsutetsu and Jiro easily destroyed the robots Kaminari had disabled ahead of them. Kaminari hadn't completely fried the machines this time. Instead, he had wrapped them in electricity, scrambling their systems temporarily.

It was almost like putting the robots in a mechanical version of paralysis. The momentary confusion allowed Jiro and Tetsutetsu to finish the job before the other candidates could catch up.

As they chased after Kaminari, both Jiro and Tetsutetsu couldn't help but admire him. This wasn't just about scoring points anymore Kaminari was proving himself to be someone worth following.

But then, suddenly, the ground beneath them trembled violently.

For a moment, the candidates thought it was an earthquake. After all, this was Japan, where quakes were frequent. But the rumbling stopped as quickly as it started, and when they looked up, they realized the true cause.

A massive robot taller than the buildings around it loomed ahead of them. It was the Zero Pointer, a giant machine meant to test the candidates' ability to handle overwhelming threats.

"No way! That thing is huge!" Tetsutetsu gaped in shock at the towering figure in front of them.

"Present Mic said we're supposed to avoid those," Jiro reminded them, watching as the other candidates scattered in a panic, fleeing from the enormous robot.

"And we've probably got enough points to pass," she added, already starting to back away.

"No!"

Kaminari's voice cut through the chaos, stopping both Tetsutetsu and Jiro in their tracks. "We need to take this thing down!"

"What?!" Tetsutetsu and Jiro turned to him, confused. The Zero Pointer was worth no points, there was no logical reason to fight it.

But Kaminari stood firm, electricity sparking at his fingertips. "Right now, we're acting as professional Heroes, remember? When you're a Hero, and you come across a 'villain' that poses this much danger to the city, you don't just ignore it because there's no reward!"

Tetsutetsu and Jiro fell silent, his words sinking in. Even the teachers watching through their monitors at U.A. were momentarily speechless. None of them had expected Kaminari to understand the deeper meaning behind the test so quickly.

Meanwhile, in Area B, Midoriya was sprinting toward the Zero Pointer himself, determined to save the girl trapped beneath the rubble.

"I've got a plan," Kaminari said, turning back to face his friends with a confident grin. "But it's only got a 50% chance of working."

He paused for a moment, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"Do you trust me?"

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Chapitre 27: Chapter 26: Super! Electricity! Magnetic! Gun!

Seeing Kaminari's confident smile, Jiro felt a bit flustered. But beside her, Tetsutetsu stomped his foot, raised his clenched fists, and flashed a fierce grin.

"Well, since you said so… let's do this!!"

At that moment, Tetsutetsu looked undeniably cool.

"Jiro?" Kaminari grinned as he bumped fists with Tetsutetsu, then turned to Jiro.

"What do you want to do?" Jiro asked, curling her lips in mock irritation.

Her response made both Kaminari and Tetsutetsu smirk with satisfaction. In that moment, they knew—they could trust her. Jiro was no longer just a classmate; she was a teammate.

Real partners aren't formed by words alone, but through shared efforts and actions. And when you truly connect with someone, there's always a bit of reality that comes into play. No matter how passionate or idealistic your dreams may be, they need to be grounded in the real world.

"Alright, first thing!" Kaminari said, his smile fading into a more serious expression. He focused on the task at hand, but then he turned to Jiro and asked something that left her puzzled.

"You have a music player on you, right?"

At this point, the massive 'Zero Pointer' robot was less than sixty meters away, its sheer size displacing dust and debris as it crushed the surrounding buildings.

"Yeah… why?" Jiro replied, clearly confused.

"When the time comes, cue up "Only My Railgun", set it to loop, and crank the volume to max," Kaminari said, completely serious.

"..." Jiro.

"..." Tetsutetsu.

Back at U.A. High School, the heroes and teachers, still reeling from the spectacle of Midoriya's one-punch takedown of the Zero Pointer in Area B were left speechless once again by Kaminari's odd request.

"Uh… why?" Tetsutetsu asked, dumbfounded. Playing music at full volume during an emergency like this? He couldn't wrap his head around Kaminari's reasoning.

"BGM! You can't have a moment this epic without an equally epic battle song! It's gotta get everyone hyped!" Kaminari explained, waving his hand as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. "Alright, let's focus on what we need to do next."

"..."

Jiro and Tetsutetsu exchanged resigned glances, choosing not to argue. They simply nodded, ready to follow Kaminari's lead. After all, whatever weird ideas he had, they knew he had a plan. Ten seconds later, they sprang into action.

Since the 'high-speed boost' on Jiro and Tetsutetsu had worn off, Kaminari quickly recharged them with another jolt of electricity, just in case things went south. It would ensure they had enough mobility to escape if necessary.

Now, for the strategy.

Jiro detached her headphone jack from her ear and set up the music, despite thinking Kaminari's request was absurd. Meanwhile, Kaminari and Tetsutetsu, now glowing with golden electricity, dashed into a nearby building, racing up the stairwell at lightning speed.

As for the elevator? Please like that could keep up with them.

"Kaminari, why'd you say this ultimate move you're planning only has a 50% chance of success?" Tetsutetsu asked as they rushed up the stairs.

"Because it's huge. I've never faced anything this big before..."

"..."

Tetsutetsu fell silent, unsure if Kaminari meant to say that in such a weird way. Thankfully, they reached the top floor before he had time to question it further. Only a flimsy iron door stood between them and the rooftop.

"Boom!"

Tetsutetsu kicked the door off its hinges with ease, and they stepped onto the spacious rooftop. Ahead of them, the colossal Zero Pointer robot lumbered forward, unstoppable.

"Liberation! Keep the dream engraved in your heart!"

"I won't even hesitate to leave the future behind!"

"Ignore the meaningless, so-called limits!"

Below, Jiro had started the music, the familiar lyrics of "Only My Railgun" echoing in the distance. Though the volume wasn't deafening from this height, it was enough to get Kaminari's blood pumping. His heightened physical senses, thanks to his Quirk, made the song crystal clear.

Kaminari's excitement surged. For the first time, he could experience the kind of climactic, BGM-fueled moment that anime protagonists got to enjoy.

"Here we go, Tetsutetsu!"

"Right behind you!"

With a loud tearing sound, Tetsutetsu activated his Quirk, ripping off the remnants of his upper clothing. His steel body gleamed in the sunlight as he took his place in front of Kaminari.

"Bring it on!"

Meanwhile, down below, Jiro was carrying out her part of the plan. She stood dangerously close to the crumbling wreckage caused by the Zero Pointer's rampage, as chunks of debris fell around her. But wrapped in Kaminari's golden current, she showed no fear. Instead, she focused, extending her headphone jack toward the ground.

Then, with precise timing, she activated her Quirk.

The amplified sound of her heartbeat, multiplied tenfold, surged through her headphone jack and into the ground. The result was immediate.

"Crack—CRACK—"

"BOOM!"

The ground in front of Jiro shattered in a fan-like pattern, the solid concrete reduced to rubble in seconds.

"Not enough!" Jiro gritted her teeth. She knew her job wasn't just to destroy the ground but to slow down the Zero Pointer as much as possible, giving Kaminari and Tetsutetsu time to set up their attack.

Without hesitation, she darted forward, dodging the falling debris with her boosted speed. She positioned herself just ten meters ahead of the giant robot, dangerously close.

At this distance, Jiro could feel the ground trembling beneath her feet as the towering machine approached. The teachers monitoring the situation grew tense. With U.A.'s 'Recovery Girl' in Area B, any injuries Jiro suffered here might not get immediate treatment.

"There are only three minutes left in the exam!!"

Present Mic's voice suddenly echoed across the exam site. At the same time, "Only My Railgun" reached its climax.

"Lookin'!"

"The blitz loops this planet to search a way!"

"Only my RAILGUN can shoot it—"

"Right now!"

On the rooftop, a beam of dazzling golden light burst from Kaminari's location. It tore through the air, a brilliant streak of electricity arcing toward the Zero Pointer.

Jiro, the U.A. teachers, and all the candidates in Area C who hadn't already fled watched in awe as the beam sliced through the massive robot like it was made of paper. The golden light struck the Zero Pointer's control center with pinpoint accuracy, piercing through its core.

"Super—SUPER! ELECTRIC! MAGNETIC! RAILGUN!!"

Kaminari's triumphant roar echoed louder than the explosion that followed. As fire and lightning engulfed the giant robot, Kaminari stood on the rooftop, his blonde hair blowing in the wind, looking every bit the hero he aspired to be.

Well, except for the part where Tetsutetsu was launched off the rooftop in the process...