My Hero Academia: Thunder God

To be honest, if this hero, Snatch, had offered his services without such a high fee, Kaminari might have been genuinely moved by his words.

But, well, given the hefty price tag attached, all Kaminari could do was express his gratitude for Snatch taking on the role of bodyguard. Without him, judging by the roster of available heroes, they wouldn't have even gotten a second-rate hero to accept the task.

"Thank you for agreeing to come," Kaminari said with a polite smile before stepping past Snatch, taking off his shoes, and walking into the house.

Inside, he found his father seated on the couch, watching him, while his mother busied herself in the kitchen.

"How's everything going, Dad?" Kaminari asked casually as he set down his backpack on the sofa.

"It's fine. Nothing has happened yet. I think they probably know your combat uniform was sent back to Mitsui facilities for repairs," his father replied with a calm smile. Then he glanced at Snatch and added, "But even if something were to happen, I believe that with Snatch here, we'd be safe."

It was clear that just one day of interaction had already earned Snatch a certain degree of trust and respect from Kaminari's father.

Snatch's serious demeanor, his sense of justice, and his composed yet stern presence gave off a powerful sense of reliability.

"Where does Mr. Snatch live?" Kaminari asked after sitting across from his father, curious about the hero's accommodations.

After all, as a personal bodyguard, Snatch needed to stay nearby, but living in the same house would've been far too intrusive.

"I bought the house next door," his father said, his tone completely matter-of-fact.

It wasn't surprising, considering Kaminari's father had already covered the costs of beefing up security for the entire residential complex. Compared to that, buying a house was barely worth mentioning.

Although the past couple of days had involved a significant amount of spending, his father didn't seem to mind. As long as it kept the family safe and peaceful, he was willing to pay any price.

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"Dinner's ready!" Kaminari's mother called softly from the kitchen.

"Alright, focus on your studies and leave the rest to us," Kaminari's father said as he stood up. Then, turning to Snatch, he smiled warmly.

"Today's your first day with us, and given the circumstances, we won't be going out for a big welcome dinner. How about we keep it simple and have a home-cooked meal instead?"

"Thank you. I'd be happy to join you," Snatch replied without hesitation, his tone straightforward.

Kaminari excused himself to his room to put away his backpack, change into casual clothes, and wash up before sitting down at the dining table with everyone else.

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Once everyone was seated, the family followed their usual dining traditions, paying a little extra attention to formality given the guest.

"Let's eat!"

With that, they began their meal. The food was exquisite and plentiful, showcasing the effort Kaminari's mother had put in to make a good impression on their guest.

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Halfway through the meal, Kaminari set down his chopsticks, having just swallowed a bite of tender fish. He turned to Snatch, who sat across from him.

"Mr. Snatch, you know I'm a Hero Course student, right?"

"Of course," Snatch said, nodding as he drank his miso soup. "You're a student at U.A., under Eraser Head—an excellent school and an excellent mentor. I actually watched the U.A. Sports Festival with my son. It's hard not to recognize you, Kaminari, given that Eraser Head himself called you a 'genius.'"

Hearing that, Kaminari's parents exchanged proud glances, their faces lighting up.

But Kaminari, unfazed by the compliment, continued, "To tell you the truth, my goal in joining the Hero Course isn't just to earn my hero license. I also want to face and learn from people with powerful Quirks."

"Oh?" Snatch paused, lowering his chopsticks, his expression slightly curious.

"I read up on your Quirk yesterday. It lets you turn your body into sand, right? That's fascinating, and I'm really interested in it," Kaminari said, his tone genuine.

"What exactly are you getting at?" Snatch asked, now looking at Kaminari more carefully. Even Kaminari's parents were caught off guard by their son's sudden interest.

"If possible, I'd like to ask you for some guidance," Kaminari said sincerely. "Although I get a lot of combat training at U.A., most of it is against my classmates. It would mean a lot to me to learn from someone with real-world experience."

Kaminari's eyes sparkled with an almost childlike eagerness, making his request seem less like a challenge and more like an admirer approaching a respected figure.

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Snatch hesitated.

He didn't think Kaminari was trying to provoke him—after all, what adult would take a 15-year-old's polite request as a challenge?

Instead, his hesitation came from a logistical issue. Where could they possibly conduct such a sparring session? Kaminari was still a student and wasn't allowed to use his Quirk freely outside of school grounds.

"The real question is where we could do it," Snatch said finally, frowning slightly.

At that moment, Kaminari's father, who had been quietly observing, chimed in, "If we had more time, I'd build a training gym just for Kaminari. But for now, let's see what he has in mind."

"As for the venue," Kaminari said, his face lighting up with excitement, "I can ask Midnight-sensei if we can use the training facility at her Hero Office."

Most smaller Hero Offices didn't have dedicated training spaces, but large, established offices often had one or more. Kaminari was confident that Midnight's office would have such a facility.

"That works," Snatch agreed with a nod. "But the timing will depend on when I'm not needed here. My priority is still protecting your family."

"Of course," Kaminari said quickly before turning to his father. "What do you think, Dad?"

"The day after tomorrow works. I'll be staying home that day anyway. But," his father added with a grin, "you have to livestream the sparring session for us. It'll be entertaining to watch. Deal?"

Kaminari glanced at Snatch for confirmation.

"Sounds good to me," Snatch replied. "If it helps your family trust me more, I'm all for it."

He wasn't just being accommodating. As someone who had taken on bodyguard missions before, Snatch understood the importance of trust between a client and their protector. Misunderstandings during emergencies, such as disagreeing on where to go could lead to disastrous outcomes.

By sparring with Kaminari and showing the family his abilities, he hoped to build a stronger bond of trust with them.

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From Kaminari's perspective, Snatch's willingness to spar was reassuring, but it also raised his curiosity. How strong is he, really?

While Snatch's dedication and professionalism were commendable, Kaminari couldn't help but wonder: Does his strength match his will?

Regardless, Kaminari was looking forward to their sparring match and sincerely hoped Snatch could overwhelm him with ease. It would be far more comforting to have someone truly powerful as his family's protector.

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