My Hero Academia: Thunder God

The battle between Kaminari and Snatch had far exceeded everyone's expectations.

Even seasoned Heroes like Aizawa, Midnight, and the others hadn't anticipated Kaminari dominating the fight so thoroughly using just his battle suit.

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In the conference room at U.A. High School, ten senior faculty members, including Principal Nezu, Aizawa, and All Might, gathered once again to discuss the matter.

Only Thirteen was absent, still busy with repairs and maintenance at the U.S.J. facility.

"Click."

Aizawa pressed a button on the remote in his hand, pausing the footage projected on the wall. The screen froze on the image of Kaminari standing confidently before the towering Wall of Sighs.

"As you can see, Kaminari's combat power, with the aid of the SIS battle suit, is comparable to that of top-tier professional Heroes," Aizawa said calmly.

"Comparable?" Present Mic interjected, raising an eyebrow. "Eraser, which of your eyes thinks it's only comparable?"

"He's right," said Vlad King, the Class 1-B homeroom teacher, his expression unusually serious. "Even if we teamed up, it would take at least two of us to match that kind of power."

"Three, to be exact," Principal Nezu added, his small hands wrapped around a teacup. He took a delicate sip of the steaming tea and glanced toward someone. "Of course, if All Might were to step in, that would be a different story."

All Might scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly. He wanted to remain humble, but there wasn't much he could say.

If he were being honest, the golden sand seas in the video wouldn't pose much of a threat to him. With a single punch, he could scatter all the sand and finish Kaminari off before it reassembled.

"Of course, Kaminari's strength isn't a bad thing," Principal Nezu continued, shifting his gaze back to the teacup in his hands. "As long as he remains committed to heroism and chooses to use his abilities for good, it's a positive development for society."

"There have always been individuals whose talents far surpass those of their peers," he added, "and it's our responsibility not to fear them, but to guide them—to help them establish the right values and perspectives. In the end, we must help Kaminari become the second Symbol of Peace."

Although Nezu didn't look at anyone directly, the other teachers instinctively turned their eyes toward All Might.

All Might felt a pang of discomfort. While he hoped and believed that Izuku Midoriya would inherit the mantle of the Symbol of Peace, the undeniable truth was that Kaminari's performance thus far had been far more impressive.

Faced with this reality, he chose to remain silent.

"For now, our approach to Kaminari will remain unchanged," Nezu continued. "We'll continue to nurture his identity as a Hero. However, what's most pressing at the moment is his personal safety."

"Agreed," All Might said, his tone serious.

"Now that the battle suit is back in Kaminari's possession, it's only a matter of time before this news spreads. I propose storing the suit here at U.A. for safekeeping," he suggested.

Most of the teachers were about to nod in agreement when Nezu shook his head.

"No," the principal said firmly. "On the contrary, I believe the battle suit should remain in Kaminari's possession."

"Why?"

All Might furrowed his brow, clearly confused. In his mind, Kaminari, who didn't have a provisional Hero license, shouldn't need the suit since he wasn't legally allowed to engage in combat.

"Principal, the villains are targeting the battle suit," Midnight chimed in. "If the suit isn't with Kaminari, then he won't be in danger, right?"

Midnight's reasoning seemed logical, and several other teachers, including Vlad King and Cementoss, nodded in agreement.

Only Aizawa remained silent, his sharp mind carefully processing Nezu's words.

"Let me ask you this," Nezu began. "If the battle suit isn't with Kaminari, do you truly believe the villains won't target him?"

"What if they take him hostage instead? Or what if some villains attack him without realizing the suit isn't in his possession?"

The room fell silent.

"By keeping the battle suit with Kaminari, we ensure he has the means to protect himself without relying on his Quirk," Nezu explained.

"You saw the footage yourselves, the battle suit alone is capable of fending off a second-rate pro-Hero. Unless the villain has first-class strength, they won't be able to harm Kaminari at all. And how many first-class villains are there?"

Nezu took another sip of tea, savoring the flavor before continuing.

"That's true," Aizawa said at last, nodding in agreement. "Instead of hoping villains won't attack him without the suit, it's better to give him the tools to defend himself."

"The law prohibits using Quirks to harm others," Nezu continued, "but it doesn't forbid using them to escape. With Kaminari's speed, how many villains could even catch him if he decided to flee?"

"And as we saw in the footage, Kaminari is perfectly capable of subduing opponents without hurting them for example, by using the golden sand to restrain them."

Turning to Midnight, Nezu added, "Find some time to explain this to Kaminari. Let him know that while he can't use his Quirk to hurt others, he can use it to detain them."

Midnight nodded. "Understood."

"That's actually a pretty clever approach," All Might said thoughtfully. "Using sand to immobilize villains, it neutralizes their threat without breaking the law."

"It's really convenient," Present Mic added with a hint of envy. "If only I had something like that back in my day!"

Vlad King and Cementoss exchanged glances, both silently agreeing with Mic's sentiment.

Nezu smiled faintly, but his expression soon grew more serious.

"Now, I have an idea I'd like to discuss with you all," he said, drawing the teachers' attention.

"What do you think is Kaminari's greatest strength?"

The room was quiet for a moment before Snipe, the homeroom teacher of the third-year Hero class, spoke up.

"His greatest strength… should be his ability to develop Quirks," Sniper said after some thought.

"Exactly," Nezu said, nodding. "If All Might is a Hero defined by strength, then Kaminari Denki is a Hero defined by skill.

"Though their styles are different, both have achieved levels of excellence that far surpass their peers."

"I noticed that Kaminari mentioned wanting to help Snatch develop his Quirk," Nezu continued. "And that gave me an idea, one that might seem bold and unprecedented."

The room grew tense as the teachers waited for him to elaborate.

"I propose inviting Kaminari Denki to serve as an assistant in guiding and developing new techniques for his peers," Nezu said. "And after he graduates, I want to formally invite him to become a teacher at U.A., specializing in Quirk development for future students."

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