My Hero Academia: Thunder God

Thinking about his newfound "radar" ability, Kaminari couldn't help but recall the technique used by Enel, the Thunder God from One Piece.

That technique, which combined radio waves and Observation Haki, allowed Enel to detect movements and even eavesdrop over vast distances.

"Seems like I should try figuring that out too."

He reflected further. "Sensing other people's positions and movements using radio waves is already doable. The next step is just practice to improve precision."

But then another problem came to mind. "What about hearing distant sounds? My body isn't like Enel's, and I can't automatically convert radio waves into sound waves. After all, I'm a 'lightning-type' person, not some all-powerful deity."

This question puzzled him for a while, but eventually, he let it go. Just being able to detect nearby people was already a huge step forward. He had time to work on it later.

"For now, though, I can only activate this 'radar' when I'm in a meditative state."

"I'll have to figure out a way to keep it running constantly. Otherwise, it's not as useful as it could be, it'd only really shine during rescue missions."

Muttering to himself, Kaminari hopped down from the bamboo pole, lost in thought, and slowly walked toward the kitchen.

Edgeshot, noticing Kaminari's contemplative expression, suppressed his curiosity and decided not to press him for answers. They sat in silence as they ate dinner.

By the time the two roasted rabbits had been reduced to nothing but bones, Edgeshot finally broke the silence.

"Did you achieve samadhi?"

"Yes. I think I've completed the state of 'entering concentration' you mentioned," Kaminari replied while wiping his mouth with a napkin. "But it seems I can only 'hear' and 'feel.' I can't 'interact' with my surroundings the way you can."

"Can I ask how you did it?"

"Of course. It's actually pretty simple."

Kaminari explained his method in a straightforward manner, describing how he used electric current to speed up nerve conduction.

"That kind of training method… it probably only works for lightning-type Quirks like yours, right?" Edgeshot asked, a note of disappointment in his voice. He had been hoping Kaminari had stumbled upon a universal technique.

"Probably," Kaminari admitted with a shrug, "but I can let you experience it. Who knows? Speeding up your nerve conduction might deepen your understanding of meditation."

"Oh?!"

Edgeshot's eyes lit up, and his mind flashed back to Kaminari's performance during the U.A. Sports Festival, specifically the cavalry battle where Kaminari had used his electricity to temporarily enhance his teammates' speed.

"Now that I think about it, you've done something like this before, using your electricity to boost others' reaction speed, right?"

"Exactly," Kaminari replied with a smile, placing his empty teacup on the table. "Electricity can stimulate the body's functions and enhance performance temporarily."

"In that case, let's start practicing right away!"

Excitement surged through Edgeshot as he stood up abruptly, grabbing his dishes and walking out of the small dining area. Even with his face hidden by a mask, his eagerness was clear from his body language.

Between the prospect of learning shuriken techniques and possibly advancing his meditation, Edgeshot felt like he had been transported back to his youth, when he was still learning ninjutsu under his master's guidance.

Back then, every day had been filled with the thrill of discovery. Kaminari's presence brought that feeling back, and Edgeshot couldn't help but feel a growing fondness for his student.

"This kid isn't like the others I've trained. Not only does he absorb what I teach him, but he also gives back, sharing knowledge and techniques I'd never considered before."

As they washed the dishes together, Edgeshot chuckled to himself. Then Kaminari's earlier mention of the word "master" came to mind.

"Maybe… I should think about taking him as a disciple."

"But wait—I'm only thirty!"

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After cleaning up, the two of them left the kitchen and headed to the open training area. This time, however, they didn't go to the bamboo poles.

"Aren't we continuing with meditation?" Kaminari asked, glancing toward the row of wooden stakes in the distance.

"Not yet," Edgeshot replied calmly. "First, I'll teach you the basics of hidden weapon techniques. Once you've grasped the fundamentals, you can practice while meditating."

Edgeshot reached into his clothes and pulled out four shurikens, holding them deftly between the fingers of his right hand.

"These are star-shaped shurikens, a common type. While there are many other designs, we'll focus on the star shape for now."

Kaminari studied the black shurikens carefully. They were exactly like the ones he had seen in Naruto.

"I'll demonstrate first. Watch my hand movements closely."

Edgeshot flicked his wrist, sending the first shuriken flying through the air. It sliced through the air with a soft whoosh, followed by the second, third, and fourth in rapid succession.

Thud!

Thud!

Thud!

Thud!

Each shuriken embedded itself in the center of a wooden stake. The placements were so precise that they looked identical.

"How much of that did you catch?"

Kaminari scratched his head awkwardly. "Not much… your movements were so fast that it looked like you only moved your hand three times."

Then his eyes lit up with an idea. He ran over to the wooden stakes, pulled out the shurikens, and handed them back to Edgeshot.

"Do it again. This time, I'll record it!"

"Record it?" Edgeshot raised an eyebrow in confusion.

Kaminari grinned and looked down at his Cancer's Golden Cloth. "Pikachu!"

"Yes, Master," the robe replied in a high-pitched, childlike voice, leaving Edgeshot visibly stunned.

"When the paper-sharp shooter demonstrates the shuriken technique, record his movements in detail," Kaminari instructed.

"Understood, sir."

Kaminari turned back to Edgeshot with a satisfied smile. "Please, go ahead."

Edgeshot didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The fact that Kaminari's combat uniform had artificial intelligence was impressive but unexpected—especially for a student.

"Fine," Edgeshot said. "This time, I'll break down the movements step by step while demonstrating."

"When throwing, lower your hand slightly like this," he explained, showing the proper angle. "And when you release the shuriken, make sure your hand is accelerating through the throw."

"Watch closely."

Whoosh!

Thud!

After another perfect throw, Edgeshot handed Kaminari a shuriken.

"Your turn. Let me show you how to hold it properly. Once you've got the basics down, all that's left is practice."

"Got it!" Kaminari eagerly took the star-shaped shuriken, turning it over in his hands to feel its weight and texture.

As he stared at the weapon in his hand, he felt a surge of excitement.

"I can't believe it… I'm actually holding a real shuriken!"

"This was my childhood dream!"

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