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บท 202: Chapter 201: Iron Guardian!

"Transformers? Sentinels?"

Manshi glanced at Kaminari in surprise before realizing that the boy was referring to the powerful SIS-made robot displayed in the hologram.

"The names you came up with are interesting, but it's a pity—these machines already have official names given by the United States."

"Oh?"

Kaminari raised an eyebrow, intrigued. Even Momo, despite her discomfort at the violent imagery on display, was drawn in by the comment.

"'Iron Guardian,'" Manshi said solemnly.

"The U.S. government has named this class of war machines 'Iron Guardian.' It's a symbolic title, referring to war generals who act as protectors, commanders, and enforcers of authority."

His tone turned heavy as he gestured toward the image of the towering, SIS-made robot on the table. "I have to admit, the name suits them perfectly. When these machines were first deployed, they struck fear not just into opposing forces but into the governments of other nations as well."

"'Iron Guardian' is the series name, right? But each individual unit must have its own designation," Kaminari speculated, his curiosity growing.

Manshi hesitated for a moment before scratching his chin thoughtfully. "You're right, each one has a unique name, but I can't recall the specific names right now."

As a businessman, Manshi didn't delve deeply into military details. The Yaoyorozu family wasn't part of a military-industrial complex like the heavyweights in defense, so the specifics of weapons like this weren't their expertise. All they needed to know was that such terrifying technology existed in the world.

"Allow me to answer," the voice of Ebisu, the artificial intelligence system, interrupted smoothly, emanating from a hidden speaker.

Manshi nodded in approval. "Go ahead."

"This particular 'Iron Guardian' is designated as 'Patton,' after General George S. Patton, one of the most renowned American generals of World War II. His aggressive tactics and unyielding leadership earned him lasting respect and recognition as a brilliant military strategist."

Hearing this, Kaminari rubbed his forehead in exasperation. "Great, now even robots are history lessons," he muttered. But after a moment, he admitted to himself, It's actually kind of fitting… very American.

Turning his attention back to the hologram, Kaminari asked, "By the way, do you know how many 'Iron Guardians' the U.S. has? Or how many exist globally?"

"From the looks of it, these things seem way stronger than most of Japan's top ten Pro Heroes… well, except for All Might," Kaminari commented, his tone half-serious as he observed the robot effortlessly decimating opposition forces with its energy cannons.

"I'd agree," Manshi said with a nod. "In terms of raw destructive power, there's no doubt they surpass the capabilities of most Pro Heroes."

"As for how many the United States has…" Manshi paused, frowning slightly. "It's hard to say. The production of these machines started decades ago, so they've likely built a significant number by now. That being said, sightings and deployments of the 'Iron Guardians' are extremely rare. If I recall correctly, they've only been publicly deployed two or three times."

"Three times, sir," Ebisu interjected again. "And each instance involved a different 'Iron Guardians.' Their names were officially announced as 'Patton,' 'MacArthur,' and 'Sherman,' named after notable American military figures."

"Huh, so they're sticking with famous generals for the names," Kaminari murmured. Guess they're leaning into the theme pretty hard.

He then thought to himself, I wonder if they're planning to create a specific number, like an elite group of 'Iron Guardians.' Or… maybe they already have a full battalion of them.

Manshi's voice pulled him out of his thoughts. "As for their strength… I can't say for sure. But I remember hearing from a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries executive years ago that a single 'Iron Guardian' could take on an entire aircraft carrier.

"And if there are two of them? They could go toe-to-toe with a full carrier strike group. That's why countries like Russia have also heavily invested in creating similar technology."

Hearing this, Kaminari's lips pressed into a thin line. "Wait… are you saying Russia also has their own version of 'Iron Guardians'?"

Manshi nodded. "Of course. However, their numbers are far fewer compared to the United States. After all, the U.S. started development nearly a decade earlier than the rest of the world."

"Of course," Manshi added, "other countries don't call their machines 'Iron Guardian.' Each has its own unique naming conventions."

"I see…" Kaminari trailed off, his gaze returning to the holographic display. For some reason, the image of the towering Patton made him think of the Nomu he had encountered during the USJ attack.

Comparing the two, he realized there were some stark differences. In terms of speed, the Nomu was undoubtedly faster than Patton. And with Quirks like shock absorption and super regeneration, the Nomu's durability was nothing to scoff at either.

However, where the Nomu relied on brute force and a few innate abilities, Patton had the advantage of cutting-edge technology. Its energy weapons, impenetrable defensive shields, and high-frequency vibrating sword gave it a level of versatility and sheer destructive power that was hard to match.

Still… I wonder how many hits its shield could take from All Might or a Nomu-level opponent, Kaminari thought.

Manshi's voice broke through his thoughts once again. "Alright, now you understand why SIS is so valuable to the major powers. You need to be cautious moving forward."

His tone was serious, and as he spoke, the lights in the conference room turned back on. The holographic display disappeared, leaving only the table between them.

"Are you saying these major powers might come after me because of my SIS battle suit?" Kaminari asked, frowning. Momo, seated beside him, also looked at her father with concern.

"I can't say for sure," Manshi replied gravely. "Even if the governments themselves don't act, there will always be rogue groups or smaller nations willing to make a trade or worse, try to steal your suit outright."

Manshi paused for emphasis. "You should also be wary of private forces that might want to use your suit as leverage to gain favor with the major powers."

"Including Japan?" Kaminari asked bluntly, his expression darkening.

"No, Japan has no interest in SIS-made robots," Manshi said with a small smile. "For one, the cost-to-benefit ratio simply isn't worth it. And second, our government has been focusing on the development of high-end biological and chemical weapons instead."

"High-end biological weapons…" Kaminari murmured, a troubling thought crossing his mind.

Could the creation of the Nomu be tied to this? Where else could the League of Villains have obtained the resources, technology, and funding necessary to produce something so grotesque and powerful?

Manshi rose from his seat, his tone softening. "Alright, I've said everything that needs to be said. How about staying for dinner? You've been here so many times, but you always leave after studying. Why not stay and enjoy a meal with us for once?"

"Don't rush off today, Kaminari. If you try to leave, I'll call your father and insist!"

"Uh… alright, I'll stay," Kaminari said sheepishly, realizing he couldn't refuse the offer.

"Hahaha! That's more like it!" Manshi laughed heartily, clapping him on the back.

***

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บท 203: Chapter 202: Princess On The Clouds

There's a saying often heard in Japan's Hero training circles: Heroes of the East, Scholars of the West. If Japan's top Hero school is U.A. High, then the second-best Hero course belongs to Shiketsu High.

Shiketsu is the second choice for many aspiring heroes who fail to pass the competitive U.A. entrance exam but are determined to pursue their dreams.

However, the ethos of these two schools couldn't be more different.

Put simply, U.A. emphasizes freedom and individuality, while Shiketsu prioritizes discipline and order. Of course, that's not to say U.A. disregards discipline entirely, but in comparison, Shiketsu's environment is far more rigid and serious.

At 3:20 in the afternoon, the end-of-school bell rang at Shiketsu High. Groups of students dressed in black uniforms strolled out of the building in twos and threes, their chatter filling the air.

"Kyoka! I just discovered something amazing about my Quirk. I'll stop by your place later to show you!"

Kazama, a boy with striking blue hair, smiled as he hit 'send' on his phone.

Smack!

Suddenly, a heavy hand clapped him on the shoulder from behind.

"Hey, Kazama! You were on fire during training today!"

Kazama turned around with a wince and found himself face-to-face with none other than Inasa Yoarashi, the most hot-blooded and energetic student in their class.

Kazama forced a smile. "Uh, hi, Yoarashi..."

Before Kazama's newfound motivation, his presence in the class had been minimal. He'd had little interest in making friends or standing out. And that suited him just fine, he knew Yoarashi, with his boundless enthusiasm, wasn't particularly fond of people who lacked passion.

However, in recent months, Kazama had made a conscious effort to change. He had a promise to keep, and that pushed him to take training more seriously.

In today's session, he'd gone all out, even catching the attention of Yoarashi, who was undoubtedly the strongest in their class. Though Kazama had ultimately lost, his performance had left an impression.

"Let me introduce myself again," Yoarashi declared loudly, extending his hand. "My name is Inasa Yoarashi. How about becoming friends?"

Yoarashi was taller and more muscular than Kazama, and his outstretched hand seemed almost comically large in comparison.

Kazama hesitated for a moment before reluctantly shaking his hand. "Sure… My name's Kazama Jin. I'll be in your care."

Though he responded politely, Kazama couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by Yoarashi's fiery personality. He wasn't alone in this, many of their classmates admired Yoarashi's strength but struggled to keep up with his intense demeanor.

"Oh, by the way," Yoarashi said, his eyes twinkling, "you had a really soft smile on your face earlier. Were you texting your mom or something?"

Kazama's face turned red with embarrassment. Before he could stammer out a reply, another male classmate chimed in teasingly.

"Not his mom, he's texting his 'Princess on the Clouds!'" A classmate chimed.

"Princess?"

"Oh yeah, Kazama said something about that during training today," another classmate added, smirking.

"I remember!" Yoarashi exclaimed, recalling Kazama's words. "You shouted something like, 'I want to get stronger, stronger than anyone else, because the princess standing on the clouds wants me to!'"

Yoarashi repeated the line dramatically, grinning as he gave Kazama an enthusiastic thumbs-up. "That's so passionate! I hope your 'Princess on the Clouds' inspires you to keep that fire burning!"

The speaker may not have intended it, but the listener was mortified. Kazama's face flushed an even deeper shade of red as he thought to himself, Did I really say something that embarrassing? …Yeah, I guess I did.

Desperate to escape the situation, Kazama waved off their comments and turned to leave. "Anyway, I've gotta get going. See you tomorrow!"

Without waiting for a response, he sprinted toward the underground station. As the sun began to set, his thoughts turned to his upcoming visit.

Kyoka, I've gotten stronger! I've really gotten stronger! And if you wish it, if you hope for it, I'll keep getting stronger—stronger than anyone else!

Even Kaminari Denki.

In Kazama's mind, the image of Kaminari appeared, framed by the golden light of the setting sun. His eyes hardened with determination.

Kaminari Denki… You may be a genius, but I'll prove that I'm one too!

For reasons even Kazama didn't fully understand, every time he thought about the way Kyoka looked at Kaminari, a surge of competitiveness filled him. It drove him to set Kaminari as his ultimate goal.

Kazama also had a secret habit, before starting his daily training at home, he would rewatch the match between Kaminari and

Todoroki from the Hero Sports Festival.

An interesting ritual, wasn't it?

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As Kazama boarded the subway heading toward Shizuoka City, his thoughts lingered on the earlier battle with Yoarashi.

That guy's a monster, Kazama thought, replaying the fight in his head.

Yoarashi's mastery over wind was nearly insurmountable. Every time Kazama summoned clouds with his Quirk, they were instantly blown away by Yoarashi's powerful gales.

For most of the match, Kazama had felt completely outclassed. But then, just as he was knocked to the ground, memories of Kyoka flooded his mind:

The times they learned music together as children… The moments they played rock music side by side… The promise he'd made to her so long ago…

Fueled by this wave of nostalgia, Kazama had rallied. He gathered all his clouds into a single mass and launched them at Yoarashi with everything he had.

To his surprise, the attack worked. The concentrated "Cloud Fist" cut through Yoarashi's wind and struck him squarely, knocking him back several meters.

That moment had been a revelation for Kazama. He realized that if he concentrated enough clouds and truly believed in himself they could take on a solid, powerful form.

Unfortunately, the effort had drained him. The match ended soon after, with Yoarashi still standing.

The gap between us is too wide, Kazama admitted to himself. Even with a sudden burst of determination, he wasn't strong enough to defeat someone like Yoarashi.

Still, the encounter left him wondering. How does Yoarashi compare to Kaminari and Todoroki? Who's stronger?

Kazama knew that Yoarashi was stronger than Todoroki—after all, Yoarashi had ranked first among U.A.'s recommended candidates, a fact few knew since Yoarashi wasn't the type to brag.

But what about Kaminari?

"It's like something out of an anime," Kazama muttered as the subway approached his stop. "Three guys with insane powers: lightning, fire and ice, and wind. They're the perfect shonen protagonists…"

He let out a small, self-deprecating laugh. "And me? My clouds make me look like a side character."

Kazama paused, pulling out his phone as a thought struck him. "Wait, are there any anime protagonists who use clouds as their power? Hmm… better look it up."

As he scrolled through his search results, another thought crossed his mind.

What should I call that move I used today? I need something cool if I'm going to show it off to Kyoka later.

"Cloud Fist?" he muttered aloud. "Nah, too boring. How about naming it after myself? Something like… Jin Fist?" He smiled, satisfied.


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