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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Chapitre 116: Chapter 115: Tokoyami’s Weakness
"Kaminari…"
In the corridor, after recharging his electricity reserves, Kaminari made his way back to the auditorium to meet Kyoka and the others. On the way, he crossed paths with Tetsutetsu, who was heading toward the arena.
"Tetsutetsu…"
Kaminari offered a sheepish smile. "Sorry, but I might not make it to the finals."
"You'll make it. You will make it!" Tetsutetsu's tone was firm, even though both of them understood that the outcome was still uncertain.
"But if—just if—you don't, then I'll give Todoroki a proper beating in your place!" Tetsutetsu declared, his voice rising with conviction. "Because I don't accept it!"
Kaminari raised an eyebrow. "Don't accept what?"
"I don't accept him making it to the finals in this way!" Tetsutetsu said, locking eyes with Kaminari. His voice was loud and full of dissatisfaction.
For him, if Todoroki made it to the finals without having earned it fairly without truly fighting, it was nothing short of an insult to the competition.
"Heh, well, before you worry about Todoroki, maybe you should figure out how to beat Tokoyami first," Kaminari teased with a shrug, trying to lighten the mood.
Tetsutetsu chuckled but didn't deny it. Kaminari, however, seemed to slip into a thoughtful tone, analyzing the situation aloud.
"Tokoyami's strong, but… if you can figure out how to handle his 'Dark Shadow,' he's not that hard to beat," Kaminari said, his mind ticking through Tokoyami's strengths and weaknesses.
"Most of his power is tied to Dark Shadow, and while it's fast and strong, Tokoyami himself isn't as remarkable in other areas. If you can lure Dark Shadow far enough away from him, you could use that window to rush straight at Tokoyami with something like 'Shave.'"
Tetsutetsu smirked at Kaminari's familiar way of dissecting strategies. It reminded him of Midoriya.
"Yeah, well, about that… I'm still working on 'Shave.'" Tetsutetsu scratched his head sheepishly. "I only just figured out the right step frequency. I can't control the direction or distance properly yet."
"Ah…" Kaminari blinked, then let out a disappointed sigh. "That's a shame. I was kind of looking forward to seeing you teleport all over the field."
Tetsutetsu laughed at Kaminari's honesty. "Don't worry, though. Even without 'Shave,' I'll take down Tokoyami and make it to the finals!"
With a confident grin, Tetsutetsu patted his chest and walked past Kaminari toward the arena. Just before entering the corridor leading to the field, he paused without turning back.
"Whether you make it to the finals or not, Kaminari, I'll be waiting for you there."
Kaminari stood silently, watching his friend's retreating figure. In that moment, he felt a pang of gratitude for having such a determined and loyal partner.
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On the other side, Tokoyami had already stepped onto the cement arena amidst cheers. He stood still, his sharp gaze fixed on the shadowy corridor where Tetsutetsu was emerging.
"Be ready for his strange tactics," Tokoyami thought to himself, steeling his resolve.
Tetsutetsu stepped into the light, his iron-hard stance exuding confidence. Kaminari, now seated among his classmates, glanced around, noticing that Todoroki was conspicuously absent from the crowd.
Meanwhile, on the Class B side, Monoma was unusually quiet. His typical sharp tongue was nowhere to be found as he observed Kaminari from a distance, his expression tinged with unease.
"Kendo, listen," Monoma said to the orange-haired girl beside him. "If Kaminari or Todoroki ends up being your opponent in the next match, my advice is simple: forfeit. There's no way we can compete with them."
But Kendo shook her head firmly. "I can't do that."
"Kendo—"
"I know they're both way stronger than me, and my odds of winning are basically zero," Kendou interrupted. "But backing down just because of that? That's not what a hero does."
Her voice was steady and filled with conviction. "Plus Ultra. Relentless progress, never-ending. Even if I lose, I'll at least land a punch before I go down!"
Monoma fell silent, though it was clear he didn't agree.
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"Start!" Present Mic's energetic voice signaled the beginning of the match.
As soon as the game began, Tokoyami's Dark Shadow emerged, its massive form rushing toward Tetsutetsu.
Neither side wasted time exchanging words. Tetsutetsu charged straight in, meeting Dark Shadow's assault head-on. His first attack came in the form of a powerful kick, his steel-coated leg striking with tremendous force.
Boom!
The collision was explosive. Tetsutetsu's kick sent Dark Shadow reeling back, unable to withstand the sheer power of the blow.
"Don't fight him head-on! Go for aerial attacks—aim for his head!" Tokoyami called out, recalling Bakugo's strategy against Tetsutetsu earlier.
Dark Shadow quickly adjusted, flying high above Tetsutetsu and diving down toward his upper body.
But Tetsutetsu just smirked.
In the audience, a tall, muscular man with a stern expression—Tetsutetsu's mentor, Daimon Goro also allowed himself a small smile.
As Dark Shadow dove down, Tetsutetsu shifted his stance, adopting a judo posture that took everyone by surprise.
"You've been too focused on my legs," Tetsutetsu said. "Time for me to remind you what real grappling looks like!"
Before Dark Shadow could react, Tetsutetsu caught its arm and, with a powerful movement, slammed it into the ground.
"What?!" Tokoyami's eyes widened as he watched the normally indomitable Dark Shadow crumble under Tetsutetsu's technique.
"Attacking from above? That's a rookie mistake," Tetsutetsu said confidently. "I've been training with Daimon-sensei for years, he's over two meters tall. I've faced overhead attacks more times than I can count."
"And…" Tetsutetsu added, his grin widening, "I've figured out your weakness."
Before Dark Shadow could recover, Tetsutetsu unleashed another devastating kick, this time enhanced by his developing "Shave" technique.
Boom!
The blow sent Dark Shadow flying, its form dissolving into streaks of black light as it was forcibly pushed back toward Tokoyami.
"Move, partner!" Tokoyami shouted, leaping to the side to avoid being caught in the backlash.
But Tetsutetsu's voice cut through the air. "It's no use, Tokoyami. You and Dark Shadow are connected. You can't escape."
Boom!
A loud crash echoed as Tokoyami's expression shifted from calm to alarm.
"Not good!"
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