Chapitre 130: Chapter 129: Clever Kyoka

"Can you stop arguing and just do your job? Arrest him and save that girl, she's dying!"

Kaminari, clearly frustrated, took two steps forward, placing himself between Kyoka and ROPE-MAN. His tone was firm but controlled, making it clear he was done with the back-and-forth.

"You!"

ROPE-MAN turned to Kaminari, his face twisting in irritation. But before he could retort, the stone man, who had been watching their exchange, erupted with a furious shout.

"Stay back!"

"Don't come any closer! If any of you try to stop me, I'll… I'll strangle her!"

The stone man's face was a mask of desperation, his massive hands trembling as they gripped the unconscious girl. His frantic gaze darted between the Heroes, his resolve slowly cracking under the weight of his own guilt and despair.

"Damn it…"

ROPE-MAN's expression darkened. He wanted to act, to subdue the stone man and save the hostage but he hesitated. His ropes weren't fast enough to stop the man before he could harm the girl.

Kaminari's fists clenched tightly by his sides. This wasn't like the time he'd rescued the elderly man. This wasn't a simple save; it required him to directly attack someone. And with so many people watching some of whom clearly recognized him, he knew that every action he took would be under heavy scrutiny.

The repercussions of his decisions wouldn't be the same as for an ordinary person. A misstep could tarnish his reputation as a rising Hero.

"Kaminari, look!"

Kyoka's voice snapped him out of his thoughts. She raised her phone, the screen glowing with a live video call.

"Midnight-sensei?!" Kaminari exclaimed when he saw the familiar figure on the display. Midnight appeared to be rushing somewhere, her surroundings a blur of movement.

"Kaminari Denki!"

Kyoka had turned the volume all the way up, so everyone present, Heroes, civilians, and even the stone man could hear the conversation.

"In the name of the Pro Hero Midnight, I hereby authorize you to use your Quirk in this situation!"

Her voice was clear and commanding, leaving no room for hesitation.

"Repeat: I, Midnight, as a Pro Hero, authorize you to engage in combat to save the hostage!"

"Save her immediately, she doesn't have much time!"

The moment Midnight's declaration ended, Kaminari felt the weight on his shoulders lighten. A small smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he glanced at Kyoka, who was holding up the phone with a determined expression.

"Good work, Kyoka."

"You… You're connected to Midnight-senpai?!" ROPE-MAN stammered in disbelief, his confidence wavering.

The younger Hero standing beside him, who seemed fresh out of an ordinary university's Hero program, leaned in and whispered, "Midnight is a Hero course teacher. That means… he's a UA student!"

The crowd, many of whom had already recognized Kaminari, began murmuring excitedly.

"Tap, tap, tap…"

Ignoring the growing whispers, Kaminari reached out to gently pat Kyoka's head before stepping forward. His expression was unreadable, his movements calm but deliberate.

"Stay back! This is your final warning! If you come any closer, I'll crush her!" the stone man shouted, his voice thick with desperation.

To emphasize his threat, he began to tighten his grip around the girl's neck. The sight made ROPE-MAN pale, his panic evident as he tried to intervene.

"Wait! Don't do anything rash—"

Crack!

A blinding flash of golden light cut him off mid-sentence, forcing everyone to shield their eyes.

The intensity of the light left the stone man momentarily dazed. But as his vision returned, so did his rage.

"I told you not to push me!" he roared, his voice shaking with anger. "I begged you to understand! You still want to stop me?! You're forcing me!"

The desperation in his tone turned to fury as he shouted, "If this is how it's going to be… then I'll take her with me! You leave me no choice!!"

His hand began to squeeze tighter, his knuckles cracking under the pressure. But before he could finish his grim declaration, something unexpected happened.

Boom!

The stone man's right leg suddenly buckled, sending him crashing to the ground with such force that the stone slabs beneath him shattered.

"What… what's happening to me?!" he gasped, his voice laced with confusion and fear.

No matter how hard he tried, his body refused to respond properly. Every attempt to stand ended with him collapsing again, his movements clumsy and uncoordinated.

Kaminari, who had already retrieved the injured girl, carefully laid her down on the ground. The golden electricity that had enveloped his body faded as he returned to his normal state.

His voice was calm but firm as he addressed the fallen man. "I understand you're desperate. I know you feel like you've run out of options. But no matter how dire your situation is, you can't justify putting someone else's life at risk."

Kaminari glanced briefly at the stone man, then turned his attention back to the girl, checking her condition with a grim expression.

"You're lucky she's still alive," he said softly, though there was no warmth in his tone.

The girl's blood loss was severe, and the wound wasn't clotting. Kaminari's frown deepened as he realized how critical her condition was.

"If this keeps up, she won't make it to the hospital in time," he muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, the surrounding Heroes and onlookers finally began to process what had happened. ROPE-MAN, in particular, was stunned.

"What… what did he do?" ROPE-MAN whispered, his mind racing. "How did he take down that guy so quickly?"

As Kaminari continued to assess the girl's injuries, he suddenly made a decision. Golden electricity began to flicker around his hands.

"What's he doing?!" ROPE-MAN shouted, his voice filled with alarm as he saw Kaminari channeling electricity into the injured girl.

The sight sent the older Hero into a panic. Thinking Kaminari was harming the girl, he raised his rope and launched it at him.

"Stop this right now!"

Snap!

Kaminari's hand moved with lightning speed, swatting the rope aside effortlessly.

"Don't interfere!" Kaminari snapped, his voice colder than before.

The golden electricity intensified, wrapping around the girl's body in a controlled current. The crowd gasped, unsure of what to make of the sight.

"Relax!" Kyoka shouted, stepping forward to address the onlookers. "Kaminari's using his electricity to stimulate her body. It's a temporary boost to help her hold on until we get her proper treatment!"

The explanation seemed to calm the murmuring crowd, but ROPE-MAN, now sprawled on the ground from the shock of Kaminari's counter, looked both humiliated and furious.

"You could've told me that earlier!" he groaned, twitching slightly as residual sparks danced along his body.

Kaminari ignored him entirely, his focus locked on saving the girl's life.

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Chapitre 131: Chapter 130: Heroes and Villains

As expected, after using his electricity to stimulate her body, the unconscious girl's complexion began to improve slightly. However, the wound on her side continued to bleed heavily.

"Kyoka!"

"Bandage her up! We can't let her keep bleeding!"

Kyoka nodded and hurried over. But as she knelt beside the girl, she looked at her empty hands, her face scrunching with frustration.

"What should I use to bandage her?"

Kaminari scanned the area quickly and noticed a piece of black cloth lying on the ground. It had previously been used to cover the jewelry stall. He grabbed it without hesitation.

Thwap!

He shook the cloth vigorously to remove the dust and debris, then pressed his hands against it, releasing a controlled amount of electricity.

The cloth began to steam as the heat from his electricity sterilized it, at least to some degree. He wasn't sure how effective it would be, but it was better than nothing.

Rip!

With brute force, Kaminari tore the cloth into long strips and handed them to Kyoka.

"Use this."

"Got it!"

Kyoka's expression was serious as she crouched next to the injured girl and began bandaging her wound. She moved quickly and confidently, her hands steady. Basic first aid techniques were part of their Hero training, and it was clear she remembered them well.

Meanwhile, Kaminari turned his attention to the stone man, who was still struggling to regain control of his body. The man's glare was fierce, his eyes filled with anger and frustration.

"You said your daughter is in the city hospital, right?" Kaminari asked, his voice calm but direct.

"What's her name? How old is she?"

The stone man's eyes widened, and his demeanor changed instantly. His expression twisted into one of desperation as he shouted, "What are you trying to do?! This has nothing to do with her!"

Kaminari sighed, realizing there was no reasoning with him in this state. Without another word, he stepped forward and slammed his fist into the man's face, his knuckles sparking with electricity.

Crack!

Boom!

The impact sent the stone man sprawling back onto the ground.

"Calmed down now?" Kaminari asked flatly, staring down at the man who lay groaning at his feet. "Then shut up and listen."

He crouched down slightly, his tone softening just enough to convey sincerity.

"You're not going anywhere near the hospital, not today. But if your daughter really is in critical condition, I can go check on her. If there's anything I can do to help, I will."

The stone man's lips curled into a bitter sneer.

"Help? You? A hypocritical 'Hero'?" he spat, his voice thick with venom. "I've seen what people like you are really like. I'd rather my daughter die than let her fall into your hands!"

His voice cracked, and his sneer turned into a grimace. "If I can't save her myself, then what's the point? I'll follow her to the next world. At least we'll be free from this cruel place together."

Kaminari stared at the man in silence for a moment, his expression unreadable. He could see it now, this wasn't just desperation. This was someone who had completely given up on society, on the world itself.

It wasn't just sad—it was devastating.

"Kaminari! Kyoka!"

The voice of Midnight rang out, cutting through the tense atmosphere. The pro Hero arrived in a police car, with two others pulling up right behind her.

She stepped out, scanning the scene quickly. Her gaze landed on ROPE-MAN, who was still lying on the ground, and her brow furrowed in confusion.

"Wait, did this villain take him down?" she muttered under her breath, surprised that someone with ROPE-MAN's reputation had been subdued so easily.

"Actually, no—"

The younger Hero who had been accompanying ROPE-MAN stepped forward, eager to explain. He spoke quickly, glancing nervously between Midnight and Kaminari.

"Ah, I see," Midnight said after hearing the full story. She turned to Kaminari, her expression unreadable, and then to Kyoka, who was still tending to the injured girl. Finally, her gaze fell on the unconscious ROPE-MAN.

"Good work, Kaminari," she said firmly, nodding in approval. "You made the right call prioritizing the injured."

Kaminari met her gaze and gave a small nod in return.

Midnight's tone turned sharper as she addressed the situation further. "In my name, Kaminari has the authority to act. If anyone has a problem with how he handled this, they can take it up with me."

Her words left no room for argument.

"Sensei," Kaminari said, gesturing toward the stone man, who was now restrained by two police officers with special handcuffs. "He says he has a daughter in the city hospital who needs emergency surgery. That's why he resorted to stealing the jewelry. He couldn't afford the operation."

The stone man flinched, his body going stiff as the officers began to lead him away.

Hearing this, Midnight turned her full attention to him. "What's your daughter's name?" she asked, her voice calm but firm.

The man hesitated, his lips pressing into a tight line. His distrust was palpable, but Midnight didn't push him. She simply waited, letting the weight of his silence hang in the air.

Finally, he broke.

"Youmei," he whispered hoarsely. "Her name is Youmei. She's in Room 605 at the city hospital. Please… please save her."

"Youmei?" Midnight repeated, her brow furrowing. "What's her last name?"

The stone man shook his head, his voice trembling. "She doesn't have one. I… I found her in a garbage dump five years ago. I named her Youmei because I wanted her to have a future… a name she could grow into."

He lowered his head, his voice cracking. "I didn't think… someone like me… someone with no home, no future… should give her my name. It wouldn't mean anything."

The silence that followed was deafening.

Kaminari, Kyoka, Midnight, the police—everyone stood frozen, processing what they had just heard.

This man, this so-called villain, had risked everything, not for himself, but for a child he had no blood relation to.

The weight of his words pressed down on Kaminari like a boulder. A single thought echoed in his mind: Every villain is a Hero in their own story.

He didn't regret taking action against the man, but…

He exhaled deeply, his voice quiet as he spoke. "I'll go check on her."

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