My Hero Academia: Thunder God

"Alright, alright, let's trust Midnight and the others. By the way, your homeroom teacher, Mr. Aizawa, is here too!"

Kaminari's mother noticed the growing tension between Kaminari and Midnight and stepped in to diffuse it with a smile.

"Teacher Aizawa?" Kaminari's attention immediately shifted. He hadn't expected his class teacher to be involved in this situation as well.

"Where is he?"

"He went out to deal with the 'rats.' This is the kind of thing he's particularly good at," Midnight replied, shaking her head lightly.

"What about the bodyguard selection? How many options are there now?" Kaminari asked, steering the conversation toward the security arrangements.

Naturally, he hoped they could hire one of the top ten Pro Heroes. Even if the cost was high, it would be worth it. However, he also understood how unlikely that was. Heroes of that caliber rarely took bodyguard jobs unless the client was a high-profile figure like the prime minister or royalty.

"There are three options," Midnight began, diving straight into the details.

"The first candidate is 'Rope-Man,' who also lives in Saitama City. We considered him because he's familiar with the local area, and his abilities are fairly decent."

"Rope-Man… you mean that guy with the rope from before?" Kaminari asked, frowning.

"Yes, that's him."

"No way. Absolutely not," Kaminari said bluntly, shaking his head. He then explained his reasoning.

"He's too weak. If we can't afford top-tier Heroes, we should at least aim for second-tier ones, not third-rate characters like him."

Midnight smiled helplessly at Kaminari's bluntness. "If that's the case, the second candidate probably won't work either. His strength is about the same as Rope-Man's."

Midnight wasn't surprised by Kaminari's response. After all, most Pro Heroes in society weren't top-tier. The truth was, the majority of Heroes weren't powerhouses. However, Kaminari had grown accustomed to associating with elite figures, so his standards were understandably high.

"So, does that mean the third candidate is stronger?" Kaminari asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes," Midnight confirmed. "The third candidate used to be Endeavor's assistant. He started his own agency two years ago and is significantly stronger than most Pro Heroes."

"Endeavor's assistant?" Kaminari's interest was piqued immediately. Even his parents, who weren't well-versed in the Hero world, perked up at the mention of Endeavor.

Although Endeavor wasn't as universally admired as All Might, his reputation as the perennial No. 2 Hero made him a household name.

"Yes, his Hero name is 'Snatch.' He's a Sand Hero, and his Quirk is called 'Sand.' However, he has a bit of a rigid personality—a very traditional 'justice-first' type," Midnight explained. She sounded slightly annoyed at the prospect of dealing with such a serious character, but she didn't let her personal bias get in the way of recommending him.

"Interesting," Kaminari murmured.

He picked up the roster on the coffee table and quickly flipped through the pages until he found Snatch's profile. The details were thorough, even including a hexagonal attribute chart that outlined his strengths and weaknesses.

"Hmm… good at survival, control, and support. Decent damage output, but lacks range. He's definitely a bodyguard-type Hero," Kaminari analyzed, studying the chart closely.

He continued reading, focusing on Snatch's Quirk description.

"Quirk: 'Sand'—can freely transform into and manipulate sand, controlling every particle. Immune to most physical and elemental attacks."

As Kaminari read the description, an image formed in his mind. It reminded him of a powerful figure from one of his favorite stories.

"His Majesty Crocodile of the Seven Warlords of the Sea," Kaminari thought with a small grin.

But something puzzled him. With such an impressive Quirk, how was Snatch only a second-rate Hero at the age of forty-five? If he could fully utilize his sand manipulation and partial transformation abilities, he should easily rank higher.

"Dad, let's go with him," Kaminari said decisively, closing the roster.

He was already thinking about how he could help Snatch improve. If the Hero had the right guidance, he could fully unlock the potential of his Quirk. After all, the stronger Snatch became, the better he could protect Kaminari's father.

What could a first-year student possibly teach a Pro Hero with decades of experience? Not much in terms of combat tactics. But when it came to creative uses of sand manipulation and elementalization, Kaminari had plenty of ideas.

After all, his inspiration came from legends like the Second Kazekage and Crocodile.

"Snatch's employment fee is two million yen per month," Midnight reminded him.

"Two million…" Kaminari muttered, glancing at his father.

His father simply smiled confidently. "Don't worry about the cost. We've got it covered."

Thanks to the booming success of the "Pokémon" IP, their finances were more than secure. Kaminari's father's firm confidence made it clear that money wasn't an issue.

"Understood," Midnight said, pulling out her phone. "I'll contact Snatch right away."

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As Midnight made the call, the doorbell rang. Kaminari got up to answer it and found Officer Megure, who had accompanied him earlier.

"Mr. Kaminari," Megure began, addressing Kaminari's father, "our current intelligence suggests that the villains might make their move tonight. For your safety, I strongly recommend staying indoors."

"We've already deployed strict security measures in this neighborhood," Megure continued. "With the cooperation of the Midnight Office and the Saitama police, you can rest assured that you're well-protected."

Kaminari's father stood and exchanged polite words with Officer Megure, thanking him for his efforts. Kaminari watched from the side, impressed by his father's charisma.

His father's ability to navigate situations like this made it clear that his company's success wasn't solely due to the "Pokémon" IP. His eloquence and leadership were equally important.

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Meanwhile, Tetsutetsu, who had been quiet until now, finally spoke up.

"Kaminari, do you think my combat uniform will be targeted too?" he asked nervously.

If his uniform was as valuable as Kaminari's, wouldn't that put his father at risk as well?

"Well…" Kaminari hesitated, unsure of how to answer. The possibility was definitely there. After all, Dr. Tenma had mentioned how expensive Tetsutetsu's combat uniform would have been if its materials weren't subsidized.

"Maybe you should head home and check on your dad," Kaminari suggested.

"But didn't they say the villains might attack at night? Should I really leave now?" Tetsutetsu looked conflicted.

"You're not allowed to take action here anyway," Kaminari reminded him with a helpless smile. Midnight's warning about Hero licenses had been clear.

After a moment of thought, Tetsutetsu nodded. "Alright, I'll go home and check on my dad. He's my only family, after all."

"Don't worry," Kaminari assured him. "We agreed to fight side by side if something happens."

It was a small lie. If a battle did break out, Kaminari didn't want to drag Tetsutetsu into the chaos. Still, he didn't want his friend to feel abandoned either.

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