Chapitre 114: Chapter 113: Seal Raikiri

As the high-pitched crackling of electricity filled the air, Midnight, who had been watching the battle intently, felt an uneasy prickle down her spine. This sound was sharper, more intense than before, almost like thousands of birds screeching in unison.

The memory of something she'd once seen and heard during a deep training exercise flashed through her mind, and an instinctive sense of danger welled up inside her.

"Stop! Kaminari, stop!!" she shouted, her voice echoing across the arena. Without hesitation, she tore the fabric from her arms, releasing her sleep-inducing pheromones, and directed the pink gas towards Kaminari.

But the intense heat radiating from the stadium floor prevented her quirk from reaching him, the gas evaporating before it could get close.

Meanwhile, Cementoss and Vlad had already moved to intercept. Even All Might on the teacher's bench and Endeavor in the stands looked tense, realizing the severity of Kaminari's next move.

"This attack... it could be dangerous!"

But Kaminari's speed in his high-voltage mode was no joke.

With his hand outstretched, holding a dense orb of dark-gold electricity, Kaminari launched himself off the top of the ice formation, tearing through the arena with blazing speed. Shards of ice shattered in his wake, leaving a trail of golden afterimages and fractured ice along his path.

CRACK!

Kaminari tore through the lingering flames and searing waves of heat, charging straight at Todoroki.

"Can't even stop it with fire?!"

Todoroki's eyes widened as the dark-gold glow grew larger in his vision. But he wasn't about to back down.

"So what!" he shouted defiantly, summoning twin streams of ice and fire from both sides of his body, the two elements surging forward in tandem.

In that instant, the arena was split into a world of fire and ice, Todoroki unleashing the full power of his Quirk, pushing beyond anything he'd done before. He was combining his flames and ice at once, pushing both sides to their limits.

The collision of superheated air with intense cold created a massive pressure wave, an explosive air burst that roared through the stadium.

BOOM!

Kaminari's golden pupils narrowed as the explosion and shockwave barreled toward him. "Let's finish this!"

With a fierce shout, he poured every ounce of electricity in his body into the energy ball in his right hand, even drawing power from the high-voltage field that protected him. His golden aura faded visibly, while the electricity in his hand intensified, forming a dark-gold spear of energy that extended from his fingertips.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The arena was engulfed in blinding light as Kaminari's "Raikiri" met Todoroki's fire and ice head-on, creating a brilliant white flash. The sheer force of the impact unleashed a shockwave that obliterated the massive iceberg, scattering it into tiny shards that evaporated almost instantly in the extreme heat.

For what felt like an eternity, the light and noise were overwhelming, a deafening roar that rattled every corner of the stadium. The audience shielded their eyes, and an intense wind whipped across the arena, tearing through the stands with the force of a typhoon.

When the dust began to settle, and the harsh light finally dimmed, a heavy silence blanketed the stadium. Thick white mist filled the arena floor, obscuring everything from view. The audience held their breath, waiting for any sign of the two fighters.

Slowly, the white mist began to dissipate, swirling as if disturbed by a force within. As it cleared, the crowd squinted, trying to make out what had happened.

The first thing they noticed was that Midnight, who had been in the stands, was now plastered against the wall above the audience, clinging to it like a portrait in an awkward position.

And, pressed up against her… was a grinning Mineta, his nose bleeding profusely.

"Ah… I can die happy now…" Mineta sighed dreamily, reveling in his proximity to Midnight.

Midnight, clearly uncomfortable, pushed herself off the wall and grabbed Mineta by his collar, flinging him aside. Her face flushed, not from Mineta's antics, but from the embarrassment of being thrown into the wall in front of the entire stadium. She quickly tried to regain her composure as the mist continued to clear.

Finally, the field came into view. But instead of Todoroki or Kaminari, the first thing the audience noticed was All Might, standing firmly in the center of the field, gripping Kaminari's right wrist tightly. Kaminari's hand still crackled faintly with residual electricity.

And nearby, Endeavor lay in a crater against the stadium wall, looking somewhat battered, having apparently been flung there during the final clash.

"Kaminari… what was that move?"

All Might, towering over Kaminari, looked down with a serious expression. Held by cement restraints and a few blood ropes, Kaminari couldn't move. He met All Might's gaze and replied with a slight smirk.

"Raikiri…" He hesitated for a moment, then added quietly, "An upgraded version."

He'd considered calling it "Chidori" before, but somehow, the name "Raikiri" felt like a better fit for him.

"Raikiri…" All Might repeated the name to himself, committing it to memory. After a moment, his expression grew stern again.

"Kaminari, tell me honestly. Did you use this 'Raikiri' intending to kill Todoroki?"

Kaminari looked up, meeting All Might's gaze directly. A faint smile touched his lips as he spoke calmly.

"Look closely at where my hand was aimed. I didn't go for his vital points—I aimed for his right arm."

All Might glanced at Kaminari's right hand, still faintly glowing, and after a moment, nodded in agreement.

"You're right."

With All Might's grip holding him in place, there was no way Kaminari could have shifted his aim. Even Endeavor wouldn't have been able to change his trajectory in that situation.

Seeing Kaminari's measured expression, All Might's stance relaxed slightly.

"Kaminari, I have a request," All Might said, his voice carrying a weight of authority.

Kaminari sighed inwardly, thinking to himself, Do I even have a choice? He nodded.

"Go ahead."

All Might released Kaminari's wrist, still looking down at him with a serious expression.

"Kaminari, I want you to temporarily seal this 'Raikiri' technique. Don't use it on your classmates again. And even if you face villains in the future, use it only as a last resort."

"Understood."

Kaminari agreed without hesitation.

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Chapitre 115: Chapter 114: Decision

"Teachers, can you let me go now?"

Kaminari asked, his voice tinged with a bit of frustration. Cementoss and Vlad exchanged glances before nodding in agreement, releasing their Quirks.

In truth, their intervention had been more of a precaution. If it hadn't been for All Might stepping in charging directly into the heart of the explosion to shield Todoroki from Kaminari's Raikiri things might have turned out very differently. All Might's decisive punch not only neutralized Kaminari's attack but also dispelled the fire pillar Endeavor had launched in retaliation. Without his intervention, there was a high chance that Todoroki would have been seriously hurt.

Then again, Cementoss couldn't help but think Endeavor had overstepped, too. Entering the arena from the stands and launching an attack on a student? It was technically a breach of the school rules, something that could even be viewed as villainous behavior.

"Endeavor, return to the stands!" All Might stepped forward, blocking Endeavor's path as he tried to approach his son. "Young Todoroki is fine."

Realizing his own overreaction, Endeavor's expression shifted slightly, though his gaze remained icy. He grunted, casting a long, hard look at Todoroki, then at Kaminari. With a final scoff, he turned to leave.

"Endeavor… sir?"

Just as he was about to walk away, Kaminari's voice cut through the tension.

"Hm?"

All Might, Cementoss, and the other teachers looked at Kaminari, surprised. After all, Kaminari had come close to injuring Endeavor's son—what more did he want to say?

Endeavor stopped, turning back to Kaminari with a cold, wordless glare.

"Nothing much," Kaminari replied, his earlier smile gone as he met Endeavor's gaze, his tone turning serious. "Just a reminder not to forget the deal we made."

"Deal?" All Might and the other teachers looked at each other in confusion, but Todoroki's face remained impassive.

Endeavor didn't show any reaction beyond a flat response. "I haven't forgotten. I'll be waiting."

With that, he turned and jumped back into the stands, leaving the stadium in full view of the 120,000 spectators. The crowd watched in silence as he strode out of the Hero Sports Hall, quickly disappearing from sight.

All Might raised an eyebrow, turning back to Kaminari. "Kaminari, what exactly is this deal between you and Endeavor?"

"It's nothing serious," Kaminari shrugged nonchalantly.

He chose to leave it at that, avoiding any public discussion of his issues with Endeavor. It felt too petty to air grievances openly, especially given the intensity of the battle they'd just had.

But deep down, Kaminari thought to himself, Sooner or later, Endeavor, I'm going to hit you back for everything you've done.

"Head referee, what's the status of this match? Did Kaminari Denki win?"

The stadium was still buzzing with confusion when Present Mic's voice broke the silence, asking the question that was on everyone's mind.

Midnight turned to Kaminari, a hint of uncertainty in her expression as she spoke. "Well… if we're judging purely by the battle's outcome, then yes, Kaminari would be the winner. But there are also competition rules that prohibit using excessive force or techniques that could be lethal."

She paused, glancing at All Might for confirmation. "If All Might hadn't intervened, Todoroki could have been seriously hurt, maybe even worse…"

All Might considered this, then nodded. "It's true. From the angle Kaminari attacked, he didn't aim for Todoroki's vital points—he was going for the shoulder. So it wasn't an intentional killing move. But given the power of that 'Raikiri' technique…"

All Might's gaze shifted to Todoroki, who stood nearby, still looking shaken from the encounter.

"If that attack had connected with Todoroki's shoulder, it could have caused serious injury, maybe even a permanent one."

"So, based on that…" Midnight nodded thoughtfully. "We should be cautious with this decision."

After a brief pause, she raised her voice to address the crowd. "For now, we'll hold off on officially declaring the winner. Let's proceed with the next two matches, and during that time, we'll carefully review the situation. We'll announce the result of this match after the next rounds are completed."

She knew Kaminari well enough, having trained alongside him in the mornings, and she wanted to ensure he was treated fairly. But as a pro hero and referee, she had to remain objective.

"Sounds good."

All Might nodded, showing his approval with a gentle smile before he turned to Kaminari.

"In that case, Kaminari, you should go rest. But regardless of what decision we reach, I hope you'll accept it with grace."

He placed a reassuring hand on Kaminari's shoulder. "Remember, having strength alone doesn't make you a great hero. You also need a strong heart, one that matches your power."

Kaminari nodded. "Understood."

Turning to Todoroki, he added quietly, "Sorry if I went too far and scared you."

Without waiting for a reply, Kaminari started walking toward the exit, but then he stopped, glancing back at Midnight with an awkward smile.

"Um… would it be okay to request a recharge? My electricity levels are running really low."

With his increased capacity to store up to three million volts, recharging at school saved him from facing a massive power bill at home.

Midnight chuckled and agreed. "Sure. We'll start drawing lots for the next match soon, so there's a chance you'll be fighting again. But remember, if the verdict goes against you, even if you win the next match, you'll be disqualified from advancing to the finals."

Kaminari shrugged. "Got it."

At this point, he knew there was no point in stressing over the outcome. Whatever happened, he'd deal with it. His thoughts drifted to Tetsutetsu, who he hoped to meet in the finals.

In the earlier rounds, Kaminari had sensed Tetsutetsu's determination and eagerness to challenge him. And as a friend, he wanted to honor that by facing him head-on.

After all, as heroes-in-training, wasn't it natural to respond to each other's fighting spirit?

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