Chapitre 155: Chapter 154: Practicing Shuriken!

"Mr. Kosuke's Quirk might not seem impressive right now, but if he can train his entire body to transform into rice cakes, there's a lot of potential for creative uses!"

"Oh? Even if there's more rice cake, isn't it still just rice cake?" Edgeshot replied without looking back, leading the way as he darted nimbly through the tree trunks.

"Of course, rice cakes are still rice cakes, but if used cleverly, they can have some incredible effects!"

"For example? How many practical applications can you think of right now?" Edgeshot asked curiously, glancing briefly at Kaminari, intrigued by his confidence in Abe's potential.

"Let's start with the basics," Kaminari began, his tone growing more enthusiastic. "Shape-shifting, immunity to physical attacks, splitting the body apart, even using it for storage."

Kaminari then launched into an explanation, referencing techniques inspired by 'Katakuri' and the 'Mochi Mochi no Mi' from his favorite manga.

"The unique properties of rice cake aren't limited to being sticky. It can stretch, expand, and morph, increasing the effective range of attacks by several times!"

"And with its high stickiness, even if the user isn't as strong as their opponent, they can completely immobilize them."

"As for offensive capabilities, once the opponent is restrained, finishing them off is easy. For instance, just seal their mouth and nose with rice cake—or worse, stuff it in and watch them suffocate."

Kaminari smirked slightly at the thought, but Edgeshot didn't notice.

"But the tricks don't have to be complicated. A few efficient ones are more than enough. For instance, splitting the rice cake into multiple pancake-like discs for rapid strikes against the target."

"Or transforming your arms into rice cakes, wrapping them around a polearm, and spinning it at high speed for a devastating thrust attack—a move I like to call 'Rice Cake Pounding.'"

"And that's just the beginning..."

Kaminari continued for nearly twenty minutes, elaborating on various combat applications, all inspired by Katakuri's techniques. By the time he finished, Edgeshot looked genuinely surprised.

"This kid... he should teach at U.A. High School. He'd make a great instructor in combat techniques," Edgeshot mused silently, impressed by how quickly Kaminari had thought up these ideas.

Meanwhile Kosuke was deep in thought, absorbing every word Kaminari said like a sponge.

"So... I can really become that strong?" he muttered to himself, his expression a mixture of hope and disbelief. "But is it too late for me? I'm already so old… can I still train my Quirk?" This doubt lingered in his heart, even as determination began to bloom.

Eventually, the group reached the edge of Aokigahara Forest, where a small police outpost stood.

"I've brought another one, Edgeshot," said a lean, dark-skinned police officer as he approached the group.

Edgeshot nodded calmly. "He's all yours."

"Understood!"

The officer returned to his desk and began typing rapidly on the computer. His efficiency made it clear that he was experienced with this sort of task.

"Abe Kosuke, don't give up on yourself again. Remember, the one who laughs last is the true winner," Kaminari encouraged, smiling warmly.

"I won't!" Kosuke replied with conviction, his demeanor surprising both Kaminari and Edgeshot.

"Maybe it's the kind of epiphany that comes after a brush with death," Edgeshot thought, though he didn't dwell on it. Over the years, he'd saved many people, few of whom he ever saw again.

"Kaminari, could I get your contact information?" Kosuke suddenly asked, catching Kaminari off guard. After a moment of thought, Kaminari nodded.

"Sure, but on one condition—when you surpass your limits, come find me and tell me that you've won."

"Yes!" Kosuke shouted, determination radiating from his voice.

Edgeshot couldn't help but think, "It feels like Kaminari's teaching him how to become a villain..."

But he let it slide. After all, Kaminari wasn't someone like All Might who'd give long, preachy lectures.

"It's all set. We'll take him from here and make sure he gets home safely," the officer said.

"Alright." Edgeshot turned and headed for the exit. Kaminari said a quick goodbye to Abe Kosuke before following.

"Kaminari-san, thank you for giving me a second chance at life!" Kosuke called after him.

"From now on... I'll climb to the top, no matter what it takes!" he vowed silently, a fire burning in his eyes.

From this moment, the old Kosuke had truly died.

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As they walked away, Edgeshot began explaining the plan to Kaminari.

"For the next few days, I'll teach you how to move through the forest during patrols. Observe carefully and learn everything you can."

"By the final day, I expect you to complete a patrol on your own."

Kaminari's face lit up with excitement. The opportunity to learn these practical skills was invaluable to him.

"Don't worry! I won't slack off!"

"Good."

Edgeshot then began leading Kaminari through his assigned patrol route, demonstrating everything step by step. He didn't just teach forest navigation or survival techniques—he also covered advanced skills like ambushing, tracking, and intercepting targets. The breadth of knowledge left Kaminari both amazed and thrilled.

When Edgeshot pulled out a few shurikens and announced that he'd teach him the basics of shuriken techniques that evening, Kaminari could barely contain his excitement.

"If I can master throwing shurikens like Uchiha Itachi, I could create a lightning-enhanced version of his attacks!" Kaminari thought, his mind racing.

He eagerly began asking Edgeshot about the possibility of replicating the advanced shuriken techniques he'd seen in Naruto.

"You're saying you want to make shurikens collide mid-air to change trajectory?"

"Or throw them from blind spots to hit a moving target?"

"Or create a technique where the shurikens are completely unavoidable?"

Edgeshot was momentarily stunned. These ideas sounded ridiculous, but the more he thought about them, the more plausible they seemed.

"Can you do it?" Kaminari asked, his eyes wide with anticipation.

"Uh..." Edgeshot scratched his head awkwardly. "I've never tried anything like that before."

For a moment, he felt embarrassed. After all his years of practicing ninjutsu, he hadn't even considered these possibilities.

"Maybe I should've asked my master about this back when he was alive," Edgeshot thought, suddenly feeling the urge to revisit his old training.

But for now, he needed to manage the eager boy in front of him.

"Alright, I'll… look into it," Edgeshot said, slightly flustered.

Kaminari grinned. "If you can do it, then I'll definitely learn it!"

Edgeshot sighed inwardly. "I've been training for years, and now I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface of shuriken techniques. What a failure."

Determined to rise to the challenge, Edgeshot resolved to delve deeper into shuriken techniques once they returned.

"Let's start with the basics for tonight."

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Chapitre 156: Chapter 155: Animals Also Have Quirks?!

Motivated by the idea of mastering the "shuriken technique," Edgeshot's movements during the next patrol became faster and more precise, and he spoke far less.

Trailing behind him, Kaminari couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

"It seems this guy is a true ninja fanatic. Should I just tell him about all the ninja techniques that might suit him? Even though he doesn't have chakra, he could probably pull off physical techniques like the One Thousand Years of Death, Shadow of the Dancing leaf, or the Front Lotus, right?"

Kaminari's thoughts raced. "Oh, and there's also a solo version of Fang Over Fang—he could call it Paper Fang. By transforming his limbs into paper and spinning at high speed, he'd nail it!"

To his credit, Edgeshot wasn't wrong, Kaminari really did have a knack for thinking up "special moves," making him a natural for the role of combat tactics instructor at U.A. High.

However, Kaminari's good mood was cut short when they stumbled upon the corpses of two people who had committed suicide.

A man and a woman were embracing each other on the ground, two empty glass vials beside them.

"It looks like they took poison and passed away last night," Edgeshot said flatly, examining the bodies before estimating their time of death.

"What now?" Kaminari asked, his golden brows furrowing.

"We bring them to the police station. It doesn't just handle rescued individuals, it also takes care of the deceased," Edgeshot explained, his voice calm but firm.

Kaminari felt his chest tighten. A sense of foreboding crept over him.

"Wait... how are we supposed to carry them?" His voice trembled slightly. To be honest, he wanted nothing more than to bolt from the scene.

"Each of us takes one," Edgeshot replied without hesitation.

Kaminari froze. He was only fifteen, after all, and the thought of carrying a cold, lifeless body horrified him. But Edgeshot, seasoned by years of hero work, didn't even consider how terrifying such an experience might be for someone so young.

Still, as a student in U.A.'s Hero course, Kaminari had volunteered for this path. Edgeshot believed it was important for him to understand and accept the darker aspects of being a hero.

After a moment, Kaminari hesitantly asked, "Do I have to carry it, or just bring it along with me?"

Edgeshot shot him a curious glance before nodding.

"Fine," Kaminari exhaled, relieved that he wouldn't have to physically touch the body. Removing his Cancer's Golden Cloth, he generated a thin layer of electricity to cover it.

The cloak floated into the air with a soft hum, carried by Kaminari's electricity. He carefully positioned it under the female corpse and used the floating robe to lift her gently.

Edgeshot watched in surprise. "So... that's an option too, huh?"

He didn't comment further, though, since Kaminari's method preserved the dignity of the body. With that, Edgeshot transformed his right arm into paper and used it to securely wrap around the male corpse.

"Let's go," Edgeshot said curtly before leaping into action. He darted through the trees effortlessly, making his way back to the police station.

Kaminari followed close behind, marveling at how easily Edgeshot carried the body with one arm.

"No wonder he's so fast and skilled, he's not just nimble; he's ridiculously strong too," Kaminari thought. "I need to work on my physical strength as well. I can't rely solely on my electricity. If my power ever runs out, I'd be completely helpless."

When they arrived at the police station, Kaminari noticed that Kosuke Abe was gone. After asking around, he learned that Kosuke had already been escorted home by a police car.

Without lingering, they handed the bodies over to the officers and once again vanished into the vast forest.

Kaminari sterilized his Cancer's Golden Cloth with a surge of heat from his electricity, then let it float behind him to cool off.

"I think I understand now why professional heroes don't want to take this post," Kaminari muttered, breaking the silence as they walked.

"Dealing with corpses every day… no normal person could handle this, right?"

"Heroes are heroes because they endure pressure that ordinary people can't," Edgeshot replied without looking back. "Stop thinking like a civilian."

"Yeah... I guess you're right," Kaminari mumbled reluctantly.

The rest of the patrol passed without incident, though they did encounter plenty of wild animals.

Watching the boars and deer wander about, Kaminari's thoughts drifted back to the grandfather and grandson he'd met earlier.

"Is there really a three-meter-tall bear in this forest?" he suddenly asked.

Edgeshot turned his head slightly, surprised. Despite the movement, his steps remained steady and precise.

"A three-meter-tall bear? How do you know about that?"

Kaminari's eyes widened at his reaction. "Wait… it's real?"

He quickly recounted the Matagi Hunter's story about the massive bear.

Edgeshot frowned thoughtfully before replying, "If they were headed south, then it makes sense. Two months ago, a giant bear attacked a village in the southern part of the forest. But for certain reasons, it wasn't widely reported."

"Certain reasons?" Kaminari asked, confused.

Edgeshot nodded solemnly. "The bear isn't three meters tall. It's five meters tall. To avoid widespread panic, the official reports understated its size."

"Five meters?! That's as tall as a two-story building!" Kaminari exclaimed, struggling to comprehend the enormity of such a creature.

"How can an animal get that big?"

"Why not? Humans are animals too, and we've got giants among us," Edgeshot replied matter-of-factly.

"But that's because of Quirks… wait," Kaminari froze, his eyes widening. "Are you saying animals can have Quirks too?"

Edgeshot nodded again.

"They're rare, but animals with Quirks do exist. That bear isn't just huge—it's fast, strong, and its hide is so tough that bullets can't penetrate it. That's why the hero stationed in the south, Cheetah, ended up with three broken ribs while trying to take it down."

Kaminari stood there stunned, trying to process this information. At the same time, he silently prayed for the grandfather and grandson he'd met earlier, hoping they wouldn't run into the bear.

"Better yet," he thought to himself, "I hope I don't run into it either. Leave the giant bear and its Quirk to the professionals. I'm just a fifteen-year-old kid, I don't need to get involved."

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