My Hero Academia: Thunder God

No one expected the battle between Tokoyami and Tetsutetsu to end so quickly, especially the students in Class 1-A, who were more shocked than anyone else.

For months in their combat training sessions, Tokoyami's performance had consistently been top-tier—arguably second only to Kaminari, Todoroki, and Bakugo.

"That's the key…" Kaminari muttered, watching the replay of Tetsutetsu's victory with interest. "If you've got enough raw power to suppress Dark Shadow and send it flying, you can take them both down in one move."

He analyzed the fight quietly, but his focus shifted to Tetsutetsu himself. There was something different about him now, something that hadn't been there before.

"He's grown. He's learning to think more strategically, and his strength… it's improved a lot. He's putting in the work."

What Kaminari didn't know was that Tetsutetsu had taken inspiration from him. Watching Kaminari train relentlessly at the facility in Omiya Park had left a deep impression on him. Tetsutetsu had seen Kaminari think through problems, analyze strategies, and train until he was utterly exhausted. Over time, that influence had subtly rubbed off on him.

Kaminari's steady improvements had lit a fire in Tetsutetsu's heart, driving him to work harder. He was determined not to be left behind, not to lose the chance to stand beside Kaminari as an equal.

And so, his victory over Tokoyami made sense—it was the result of perseverance and grit. Hard work had paid off.

Of course, if the battle had been held at night, things might have gone differently.

"So Tetsutetsu's in the finals now," Ojiro said, his voice cutting through the lively chatter around them. "Now it's just a matter of whether Kaminari or Todoroki joins him."

"Yeah," Asui agreed, her fingers pressed to her lips in thought. "But I'm also curious to see who Kendo from Class B will face next."

"Tch," Bakugo grunted, sitting off to the side with an annoyed expression. Losing to Tetsutetsu earlier had left a bitter taste in his mouth.

"This whole festival is garbage… I just want it to be over already," he thought, glaring at the field.

On the stage, Midnight waved her whip dramatically, drawing everyone's attention.

"All right, folks! It's time for the next match! Let's see who will face Kendo Itsuka in the third round!"

The large screens flashed as the matchups were displayed.

"Kaminari Denki VS Kendou Itsuka!"

The result stunned the crowd. Even Kaminari blinked in surprise, momentarily speechless.

"Midnight-sensei… did you rig this?" Kaminari muttered under his breath, earning a few chuckles from his classmates.

---

Class 1-B's section:

"Kendo, are you really going to go through with this?" Monoma asked, his voice filled with genuine concern for once. The rest of Class 1-B also looked at Kendou with worry.

But Kendou only smiled, exuding her usual confidence. "Relax. All Might already sealed Kaminari's 'Raikiri' move, didn't he? My odds just improved, don't you think?"

With a wink, she turned and walked toward the corridor leading to the arena. But as she reached the entrance, she paused and glanced toward the opposite corridor, where Kaminari was preparing to enter.

Even from behind, his presence was unmistakable. Kendo clenched her fists and pressed her lips together, steeling herself.

"Even if I can't beat you, I'll give it everything I've got," she thought. "That's what a hero does… and maybe I can at least last a little while."

---

From the announcer's booth, Present Mic leaned back in his chair, turning to Aizawa with a bored sigh. "This one's gonna be pretty one-sided, don't you think, Eraser?"

Aizawa considered saying something like "Class 1-B's Kendo is strong too," but he knew it would ring hollow. Instead, he simply stayed quiet.

Mic shrugged, used to his old friend's bluntness. "I wonder what the higher-ups decided about Kaminari's last match. If they disqualify him, that'd be huge news…"

After a pause, Aizawa suddenly asked, "What would you do if you had to face Kaminari's 'Raikiri'? Could you block it?"

Mic froze for a moment, caught off guard. He imagined the scenario, comparing his own "Voice" to the sheer destructive power of Kaminari's attack.

"…Maybe," Mic said hesitantly. "If I went all-out, the shockwave from my voice might match the power of Todoroki's 'Ice and Fire Explosion.' But… I'm not sure."

Aizawa raised an eyebrow but didn't press further. Instead, he nodded toward the field. "They're coming out now."

Mic seized the chance to drop the subject, flipping his mic back on. "Ladies and gentlemen, the final match of the third round is about to begin! On one side, we have Class 1-A's Kaminari Denki, the 'Kid Lightning!' And on the other, Class 1-B's Kendou Kazuka, the fierce 'Big Sister' of her class!"

---

"Start!"

As soon as Midnight gave the signal, Kaminari disappeared.

In a blink, he transformed into a streak of golden light, vanishing from sight. Kendou barely had time to react before she felt a presence behind her, accompanied by a warm sensation on the back of her neck.

"Sorry," Kaminari said softly, his voice calm but firm. "I'm a bit tired, so I wanted to wrap this up quickly."

Kendo stood frozen, her mind racing. The gap between their abilities was even larger than she'd feared. Slowly, her shoulders slumped as she let out a long breath.

"So this is the difference…" she muttered. "Is it really this big?"

Behind her, Kaminari sighed. "If you're ready to surrender, I won't have to shock you. No need to make this harder than it has to be."

Kendo hesitated. She could hear the concern in Kaminari's voice, but…

"No," she said firmly, standing tall. "Heroes don't surrender. If you're going to beat me, do it properly."

Her defiance drew murmurs from the crowd, and her classmates shouted words of encouragement.

"Class Leader Kendo!!"

"She's so cool!"

Kaminari tilted his head, a faint smile on his face. "Got it."

Crackle!

A golden light flared around Kaminari, and Kendo let out a brief scream before collapsing to the ground, her body smoking slightly.

Kaminari knelt beside her fallen form, his expression serious. "I recognize your resolve," he said quietly.

***

For every 500 PS = 1 extra chapter. Support me on patreon to read 55+ advanced chapters: patreon.com/Blownleaves.