Chapitre 122: Chapter 121: Multiple Electromagnetic Guns!

At 5:30 in the morning, the crisp chill of dawn lingered in the air.

Kaminari arrived at Omiya Park once again, his usual training ground. However, it was rare for him not to run into Midnight. She was always earlier than him, but today she was nowhere to be seen.

Thankfully, he hadn't come here for a morning jog this time. Instead, he headed straight to his "secret base."

The place remained unchanged. A small open clearing surrounded by cracked mounds, a sun umbrella shading a makeshift plastic table and chairs, and a Pikachu alarm clock sitting nearby, it all looked just as it did yesterday.

"Alright," Kaminari muttered as he stood in the center of the clearing, taking a deep breath of the fresh jungle air. The coolness washed away the last remnants of his drowsiness.

"God Speed, activate!"

As he murmured those words, a faint crackling sound echoed through the clearing. It wasn't loud, and the occasional chirping of distant birds was much more noticeable.

"Good, let's warm up first."

Kaminari used his "God Speed" technique to let the electric current stimulate his muscles, essentially massaging his body into readiness.

This method of warming up was undoubtedly more efficient than jogging, and Kaminari couldn't help but appreciate the convenience it provided.

"Now, let's figure out what to focus on today," he thought, standing still as the gentle currents worked through his body.

The first step was recalling the shortcomings from yesterday's events.

"During the obstacle course, I was at a disadvantage because I couldn't fly. The second and third sections really slowed me down. Compared to someone like Bakugo, I was stuck dealing with more obstacles than necessary," Kaminari mused, narrowing his eyes.

"Learning how to fly stably has to be one of my priorities moving forward."

But he shook his head and refocused. "No... what's even more important is how reliant I am on external objects. That's a huge problem. It held me back in the cavalry battle and during the one-on-one matches. I need to fix that first."

Pulling a coin from his pocket, Kaminari studied it closely, lost in thought.

"Electromagnetic guns will always require a physical carrier. That's just the nature of the technique—after all, even Misaka Mikoto couldn't bypass this limitation..."

His gaze sharpened. "But... what if I didn't need to use my hands?"

He began thinking through the mechanics. "The principle behind the railgun isn't that complicated. By forming a spiral arc of electricity around my arm, I generate a magnetic field. That field becomes the electromagnetic track, and then I use a high-voltage shock to launch the projectile."

"But what if I could create that magnetic field in mid-air, controlling the coin with electromagnetic force before firing it?"

To test his idea, Kaminari flicked the coin into the air. A faint current from his "high-speed movement" state surrounded it, wrapping the coin in golden electricity.

"Bzzzzz..."

The coin hovered in mid-air, held steady under Kaminari's control. The electromagnetic force linking it to his palm was visible, a subtle golden thread of energy.

"Controlling the coin isn't hard," Kaminari muttered, his focus sharpening. "The tricky part is creating a magnetic field around it without direct contact."

He increased the intensity of the current in his arm, and a linear burst of electricity surged toward the coin. Sparks danced as the electric field around the coin expanded, forming a glowing golden ring coil in the air.

"Crack!"

The next moment, the coin disappeared in a flash of light.

"Boom!"

In the blink of an eye, the coin shot forward like a beam of golden energy, piercing through the mound in front of him. A clean, circular hole smoldered in its wake.

Kaminari blinked in surprise, staring at his raised hand.

"Wait... Did that actually work?" he asked himself, astonished. "It didn't even feel that difficult. I just needed to focus a bit more, definitely easier than firing it with my hands, where it's all instinct at this point."

He paused as realization dawned.

"Ah, of course... It's all about familiarity. I've practiced the hand-fired railgun so many times that it's basically muscle memory now. No wonder this feels so different."

A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "If I can launch a railgun like this, then I won't have to limit myself to just one at a time because of my hands."

His eyes gleamed with excitement as he pulled out two more coins from his pocket. Flicking them into the air, he began to replicate the process, controlling them with electromagnetic currents.

"If this works, then the railgun moves from being a single-target attack to a multi-target technique," Kaminari thought, his mind racing with possibilities.

He imagined a scenario where he was surrounded by enemies. If he could launch dozens of coins into the air and fire them all simultaneously, he could bombard every direction at once.

Or, against a stronger opponent, he could focus all his attacks on a single target, unleashing three, four, or even ten railguns in rapid succession. With that level of concentrated firepower, even someone as elusive as Shigaraki wouldn't be able to escape.

"Let's see you dodge when the sky is raining electromagnetic projectiles," Kaminari murmured, his smile widening at the thought.

"Bzzzzzz... Crack!"

Another golden beam of energy shot out, puncturing another mound with precision. But Kaminari frowned—this time, the second coin fell to the ground, untouched.

"Dang it," he muttered, bending down to pick up the coin. He studied it thoughtfully, replaying the moment in his head.

"As I expected... controlling multiple projectiles is tough. Trying to balance two railguns at once is like trying to focus on two completely different tasks at the same time."

Still, there was no frustration in his tone only determination.

"But if it's possible, that's all that matters," he said firmly. "A problem that can be solved with training is no problem at all."

His confidence flared as he pocketed the coins. "I've already made progress with Raikiri. Compared to that, mastering 'Multiple Railguns' is just a matter of effort."

Even so, Kaminari shifted his focus. For now, electromagnetic attacks requiring external objects weren't his top priority.

"What I really need is a move that uses pure electricity, a ranged attack that doesn't rely on anything else," he thought.

Raising his right arm, he aimed his palm toward the battered mound in front of him, now riddled with holes.

"Let's see where my limits are."

"Crack!!"

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Chapitre 123: Chapter 122: Mouth Cannon

In the next moment, a strong golden light burst forth, accompanied by a dangerous electric current emanating from Kaminari's palm. The intensity this time was far greater than anything he had achieved before.

A sphere of electrical energy began to take shape in the center of his right hand, gradually stabilizing as Kaminari prepared to test its potential range.

At first, even achieving this level of external shaping was beyond his reach. All he could do was unleash an unrestrained current, letting it wreak havoc without control.

"Boom!!"

A muffled sound echoed as the glowing ball of electricity launched from his palm. However, it disintegrated after traveling just two meters and exploded three meters away.

"Two meters... Is that really the limit of my control?" Kaminari muttered to himself, narrowing his eyes. "Once it gets beyond two meters, I lose all control. The farthest I can shoot it is three meters..."

The field around him fell silent, save for the rustling of leaves in the wind and the occasional chirping of birds in the distance. Kaminari closed his eyes, deep in thought.

"What I need now is a reliable long-range attack that doesn't require any external tools. If I can gather my electrical energy and release it in a focused way, that might work."

He continued reflecting, his golden eyes snapping open with clarity.

"The range is the priority here, not necessarily increasing my control distance. Two meters is manageable for control. But to really unleash its potential, I need to push the shooting range farther..."

With that thought, an idea struck him. His eyes lit up as he envisioned a new method to extend his attack's reach. However, he needed to test it first.

Without hesitation, Kaminari took a deep, exaggerated breath, his chest expanding as if he wanted to inhale all the air around him.

From the outside, there were no flashy electric effects—his body looked perfectly calm. But if someone with a Quirk that granted enhanced perception were observing, they would see the electrical energy in Kaminari's body gathering in his lungs, glowing brighter and brighter with every second.

"Bah, bah, bah—"

Small arcs of golden electricity began crackling in his open mouth. The next moment, he exhaled forcefully, and a concentrated golden stream of energy shot out!

"BOOOOOOOH!!!"

"BOOM!"

The attack collided with a mound of dirt in the distance, shattering it in a blaze of golden light. As the dust settled, Kaminari, panting slightly, stared at the scorched ground with a mixture of surprise and satisfaction.

"It worked!" His excitement was unmistakable.

Since it was difficult to control electricity outside his body over long distances, the solution seemed simple, why not condense the electrical energy internally and release it outward in one concentrated breath?

It was a rough idea he'd thought about before, but now it was clear: it was entirely feasible.

"Hah... So this is why so many people use 'mouth cannon' techniques." Kaminari let out a dry laugh, though it seemed directed more at himself than anything else.

Of course, the "people" he referred to weren't ordinary individuals; they were clearly not of this world.

"It turns out that this might actually be the simplest way to release energy. Maybe it's even the most basic method of 'energy release' itself," he mused, staring at the blackened ground where his attack had landed.

However, as pleased as he was with the results, Kaminari also recognized the limitations of this move.

"The range is only about seven or eight meters," he muttered to himself.

That was after exhaling with all his might, which left him completely out of breath. If this were a real fight, there was no way he could afford to push himself that hard without leaving an opening. Realistically, he estimated the effective range of the attack would be closer to five meters.

"Not good enough..." Kaminari clenched his fists.

"The issue lies in lung capacity," he realized. "If I remember correctly, lung capacity is influenced by factors like age, body size, respiratory muscle strength, and the elasticity of the lungs and chest."

"In other words, if I can strengthen my physical fitness, I can improve my lung capacity. And if my lung capacity increases... then the range of this 'mouth cannon' will naturally improve as well!"

A faint smile formed on his lips.

"Alright, let's give this another shot. God Speed, activate!"

Golden electricity surged around him as he entered a heightened state, boosting his physical abilities.

"Here we go!" Kaminari prepared to test the move again, taking a deep breath to maximize the energy buildup—

"Kaminari, you're here too? That's perfect!"

A voice suddenly interrupted him, followed by the appearance of a white-haired figure emerging from a nearby bush.

"Eh? Tetsutetsu?" Kaminari stopped mid-breath and turned to see his classmate, looking mildly surprised. "What are you doing out here?"

Tetsutetsu grinned. "Hey, I've been up early for months now. How else do you think I've been working on my 'Shave' technique?"

He patted his chest proudly. "School during the day, judo practice in the evenings, and early mornings are for training 'Shave.' That's my routine."

It was a busy schedule, no doubt, but it seemed to suit Tetsutetsu's hardworking nature.

"And you?" Tetsutetsu asked, glancing curiously at the scorched ground and the charred mounds nearby. "What have you been up to? Practicing 'Raikiri' again?"

"Nope," Kaminari replied with a small grin. "Not quite. I've been experimenting with something new."

Tetsutetsu raised an eyebrow in curiosity, and Kaminari made a suggestion.

"Since you're here, why don't we practice together? I'll attack you with my new move, and you can use 'Shave' to dodge. Sound good?"

"That sounds awesome!" Tetsutetsu's eyes sparkled. "Way more fun than training 'Shave' by myself!"

Then a thought struck him. "Wait... You've got a long-range move now?"

"Yeah." Kaminari nodded. "I've found a way to release electricity over a distance without using tools like coins or steel balls. And I can control the direction too!"

"Seriously? That's amazing!" Tetsutetsu's admiration was genuine. "So, what's it called?"

"The name doesn't matter right now," Kaminari replied with a shrug. "Let's just test it out first. Get ready!"

With that, Kaminari activated his high-speed movement again and quickly put some distance between himself and Tetsutetsu, stopping around ten meters away.

"Here it comes!"

Taking a deep breath, Kaminari focused his energy, golden sparks crackling in his mouth as he prepared to unleash his new attack.

"BOOOOOOOOH!!!"

The golden stream of energy shot out, arcing toward Tetsutetsu with precision.

"BOOM!"

The blast expanded into a golden dome of electricity, enveloping Tetsutetsu entirely in the dazzling light. The explosion sent waves of electricity scattering, leaving the air thick with the smell of scorched earth.

Tetsutetsu's figure was completely swallowed by the surge of golden energy.

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