Capítulo 10: Chapter 9: Colossus!
The passionate declaration managed to draw the attention of those nearby, including the Kaminari family. At first, some people thought it was just a kid making empty boasts, but when they saw a young man standing there with a confident expression, the adults' faces softened into amused smiles.
In a society like this, people were generally very forgiving towards the boldness of youth. If an adult had made the same proclamation, they might have been met with derision or even outright sarcasm. But when a teenager said it, it was taken as a sign of energy and spirit.
After all, wasn't that the kind of atmosphere a healthy, modern society should cultivate?
Of course, anyone with a bit of common sense could see that the boy's words were reckless, even dangerous. Ideally, someone would step in to caution him, but nobody did.
"Tetsu!"
The boy's father, a burly man with a flat-top haircut, suddenly stood up and delivered a sharp knock to his son's head. The young man yelped, clutching his head in pain as his father scolded him.
"Don't get carried away! I'm telling you right now, don't go around talking about things you don't understand!" His father's voice was stern. "Remember, if you ever find yourself face-to-face with the Hero Killer, you turn and run. Use your Quirk to get away and don't look back until you're in a crowd!"
Yes, it was the role of a parent to teach these lessons. Guardians were responsible for grounding their children in reality, and any adult with a proper education understood this.
"But why?" the boy protested, still rubbing his sore head. "I've already been accepted into the Hero Course at U.A. High School! And with my Quirk, no one's going to be able to hurt me!" He was fuming inside, thinking that if it hadn't been his dad, he'd have used his Quirk to defend himself.
"If I used my Quirk, you wouldn't have been able to land a hit at all!"
His loud response quickly drew the interest of other customers and even some of the waitstaff. U.A. High School's Hero Course was known for training the top future professional Heroes, and hearing that this boy had already made it in was impressive news.
In Japan, many students applied to U.A., but fewer than forty actually passed the entrance exams for the Hero Course each year. With only two classes Class A and Class B comprising about twenty students each, it was a highly selective program.
Of course, U.A. wasn't the only high school with a Hero program, but it was the undisputed top choice. The reason was simple: nearly half of all professional Heroes who had ever ranked in the top ten were U.A. alumni. The school had earned its reputation step by step through sheer results.
"Sit down!"
The boy's father's voice was gruff, yet filled with a father's pride tempered by caution. As a retired soldier, he knew how overconfidence could lead to disaster. He'd seen enough to know that if his son didn't curb his arrogance, it could cause irreparable harm in the future.
"Don't start boasting just because you passed the written test. The practical exam is still ahead. Let's see you stand out there before you start talking big."
The boy, whose Quirk made him as blunt as his personality, just grinned. "The written test was the hardest part for me, and I passed that already. The practical exam will be a piece of cake! I'm definitely going to get into Class A!" He then added to himself, Even if I end up in Class B, I won't let myself lose!
By now, the surrounding patrons had gone back to their meals and conversations. Watching a father and son bicker, even if it was amusing at first, only held so much interest.
Just then, Kaminari's father, who had been quietly observing, set his glass of water down, dabbed his mouth with a napkin, and addressed the other table.
"Excuse me, may I introduce myself?"
"Huh?" The boy's father turned towards Kaminari's dad, looking slightly confused. He listened as Kaminari's father continued.
"It's just that I overheard your son mention the practical exam at U.A. My son is also taking it, so I thought it might be good for them to get to know each other beforehand. You know, just in case they can look out for each other when the time comes."
Kaminari's father was a businessman through and through, and he saw no harm in helping his son make connections. In his view, there was no downside to Kaminari befriending someone who could potentially be a future classmate.
Of course, the boy might not pass the practical exam, but if he did, great. If he didn't, no harm done. What mattered was seizing every opportunity to create bonds.
And if anyone questioned whether Kaminari himself would pass, his father didn't want to hear it. He was confident in his son's abilities, and that was that.
"Oh? What a coincidence!" The boy's father seemed genuinely interested, glancing at Kaminari, who was also sizing up the boy.
"You're taking the exam too?"
When the boy realized there was a fellow aspiring Hero in the room, his eyes lit up with excitement. "My name's Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu! I'm from Anohana Junior High!" he announced with enthusiasm.
"Kaminari Denki, from Tanibori Junior High," Kaminari responded naturally. He then asked, intrigued by Tetsutetsu's earlier confidence, "You seem pretty sure about your Quirk. Mind if I ask what it is?"
Living in a world full of extraordinary Quirks, Kaminari had developed a fascination with learning about different powers. Unfortunately, most of the Quirks he had encountered up to this point had been mundane or impractical—things like changing the color of nose hairs or altering the shape of pupils. While mildly interesting, they fell short of the kind of superhuman abilities he'd been hoping to see, something like the powers from X-Men.
So, when Tetsutetsu spoke with such conviction, Kaminari's curiosity was genuinely piqued. He was eager to learn what kind of Quirk could give this boy such confidence.
Of course, there was a bit of strategy in his question as well. The practical exam didn't involve teams, so everyone was essentially competing against each other. Any information Kaminari could gather about a potential rival could come in handy.
Yet, it seemed neither Tetsutetsu nor his father had picked up on that subtext. In that sense, the father and son were very much alike both straightforward and quick to trust.
"Hehehe, my Quirk's awesome!" Tetsutetsu declared proudly, not noticing the subtle probing in Kaminari's question. "It's called 'Steel!' I can turn my entire body into metal, giving me super strength and toughness. It's like having the strongest shield and the strongest spear combined!"
"Your body turns into steel?" Kaminari's eyes widened as he finally encountered a Quirk that seemed genuinely impressive. Instinctively, he blurted out the first thing that came to mind.
"Colossus! Just like Colossus!"
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"Colossus?!"
When Kaminari said this, both families were momentarily taken aback. But as they considered the nickname, they quickly realized how fitting it was for Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu.
Especially Tetsutetsu himself, who shot to his feet, nearly knocking over his chair, and shouted, "Cool!!!" His face lit up with excitement. "That name is awesome, right?!"
He was over the moon. Despite not having even passed the Hero exam yet, and being far from a professional Hero, those thoughts didn't cross his mind. He was confident that he was destined to succeed, and that was enough for now.
Just as Tetsutetsu was about to speak again, a calm voice interrupted him.
"Young man, this is a public place. If you're going to shout, take it outside..."
Tetsutetsu turned to see a bald man about his own height, wearing a simple set of work clothes. As Tetsutetsu's eyes fell on the nametag reading "Store Manager," he quickly put two and two together.
He immediately bowed his head in apology, first to the manager and then to the other customers who had been startled. Though he had a rough, straightforward personality, he wasn't lacking in manners something drilled into him by his father, a retired soldier.
Seeing that it was just a young boy getting a bit too excited, the patrons accepted his apologies without much fuss.
Kaminari, sitting nearby, couldn't help but feel a bit strange. It was as if Saitama from One Punch Man were standing just a few meters away... The resemblance was uncanny, right down to the blank expression. It was surreal to see someone who looked so much like a famous character in real life.
The bald store manager, satisfied with Tetsutetsu's apology, merely nodded and walked away, leaving Tetsutetsu to sheepishly return to his seat. "Hehe, I got a bit carried away!"
"But seriously, I really like that name, Colossus! When I become a professional Hero, can I use it?" Tetsutetsu asked, his eyes filled with hopeful anticipation.
Kaminari didn't hesitate. "Of course! Go ahead and use it." After all, trading a cool name for the goodwill of a steel-skinned future Hero seemed like a fair exchange.
"Awesome!" Tetsutetsu beamed, clenching his fists like a kid who'd just been given the best present ever. "From now on, you're my partner, Kaminari!"
"If anyone messes with you at U.A., I'll protect you!" he declared boldly.
Kaminari's eyebrows twitched as he glanced at his parents, who were stifling their laughter behind their hands. Suppressing a grin himself, he gave Tetsutetsu a slight nod and said, "I'll count on you then."
"Leave it to me!" Tetsutetsu thumped his chest in response, his loyalty unmistakable.
But as the conversation continued, Kaminari's curiosity began to grow. He wondered whether his own lightning-based Quirk would have any effect on Tetsutetsu's steel transformation. He also found himself questioning how he measured up against his peers in general.
Up to this point, his training had been in solitude, practicing alone in Omiya Park. Although he had developed a few techniques that suited him, he'd never actually tested them against a real opponent. The only "combat" experience he had was using his Quirk for a makeshift electrotherapy session on an old man as first aid, which was far from an actual fight.
This lack of real-world experience weighed on his mind, especially with the practical exam approaching. It was like a martial artist who had only ever practiced in a dojo, suddenly thrust into a real fight. Mistakes were inevitable.
He needed someone to spar with someone tough enough to handle his abilities without getting seriously hurt. And from what he could see, Tetsutetsu might just be the perfect practice partner… or, in Kaminari's mind, the ideal punching bag—erhm, sparring partner.
As soon as the idea popped into his head, Kaminari's gaze shifted toward Tetsutetsu with newfound interest. Originally, he had planned to take it easy before the exam, but now he felt a sudden urge to gain some practical experience.
Although "experience" was an abstract concept, its impact on combat effectiveness was very real. Kaminari knew this well from the countless shonen stories he had consumed over the years.
"By the way, what kind of Quirk do you have?" Tetsutetsu asked out of the blue, his curiosity getting the better of him. He didn't overthink things like Kaminari did; he was simply following the natural flow of their conversation.
After all, he had shared his own Quirk, so it was only fair that Kaminari did the same. It was the kind of straightforward honesty you'd expect from a fifteen-year-old who hadn't yet been hardened by the world.
"I have a lightning-type Quirk called 'Electrification.' It allows me to generate and release electricity from my body," Kaminari explained plainly. Since he had decided to befriend Tetsutetsu, there was no reason to be secretive. Sincerity was the foundation of any friendship.
"Electrification? That sounds so cool!" Tetsutetsu said, his enthusiasm as evident as ever. But his next words came with the bluntness typical of his personality. "But I can't think of any famous lightning-type Heroes off the top of my head. Dad, do you know any?"
The question made both fathers pause in thought. Kaminari's dad racked his brain but couldn't recall any notable lightning-based professional Heroes in Japan.
"No, I can't say that I do," Kaminari's father admitted. He was careful with his words, preferring to say it himself rather than let Tetsutetsu's dad risk offending Kaminari. After all, Kaminari was still just a teenager, and young egos could be fragile.
However, Kaminari himself wasn't so easily bothered. He took the response in stride, shrugging lightly. "Well, that just means I'll be the first. I'll become the top lightning-type Hero in the future."
The confidence in his eyes was unmistakable, radiating as brightly as his Quirk. Why should he downplay his ambition? There was no need for false modesty.
"Well said! That's the spirit, son!" Kaminari's father cheered, his pride unmistakable. Kaminari's mother was also beaming, her heart swelling with admiration. To her, her son had always been amazing, but after seeing his solo performance, she had become his biggest fan.
"That's the attitude a young Hero should have!" Tetsutetsu's father agreed, impressed by Kaminari's unwavering self-belief. He and his son found the boy's confident demeanor refreshing, a stark contrast to the timid types they couldn't stand.
At that moment, Kaminari pulled out his phone. "Let's exchange contact info. That way, we can stay in touch."
"Sure!" Tetsutetsu agreed enthusiastically. As soon as they had swapped numbers, Kaminari made an unexpected suggestion.
"By the way, how about meeting at Omiya Park tomorrow?"
Tetsutetsu blinked in surprise. "Uh, Omiya Park? Why there? The cherry blossoms aren't even in bloom yet, right?"
Kaminari just grinned. "Let's just say I have something in mind."
Unfazed by the cryptic answer, Tetsutetsu slapped his hands together and declared, "Deal! I'll meet you at the park entrance tomorrow!"
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