My Hero Academia: Thunder God

The dinner ended around eight o'clock in the evening, and Snatch had already returned to his new home next door. The Kaminari family gathered in the living room around the coffee table, enjoying the fruit platter Kaminari's mother had prepared while chatting and watching TV together.

"Well, it's a good thing the Pokémon franchise became such a massive hit," Kaminari's father said with a lingering sense of relief as the family watched a replay of the Pokémon anime on TV. "Otherwise, with the state of our company back then, we would've been completely wiped out."

His gaze shifted to his son, softening with pride. "And to think, it all started with the 'Pikachu' you created."

"Yeah," Kaminari's mother chimed in, smiling fondly. "I still remember the day you first drew Pikachu with your colored pens…"

Hearing this made Kaminari feel warm and content. Being able to help his family in such a significant way was something he truly cherished.

But the mention of Pokémon reminded him of what Momo had told him earlier in the day.

"By the way, Dad, I need to ask you something. It's about this…"

Kaminari quickly summarized the situation with Seifu Elementary School and showed his parents the photos Momo had sent him.

"Wow, this school is stunning!" his mother exclaimed, flipping through the pictures. "It doesn't even feel like a school, it's like a Pokémon theme park!"

But while his mother was full of praise, Kaminari's father frowned slightly, his expression becoming more serious as he studied the photos.

"This kind of large-scale use of Pokémon branding would require proper authorization. If they did apply for it, the matter would've gone through me personally," he said firmly.

"…But?" Kaminari raised an eyebrow, sensing hesitation in his father's tone.

"But I haven't seen anything," his father stated.

Kaminari's expression turned thoughtful. This was a bit tricky. By all rights, they should demand that Seifu Elementary School rectify the situation immediately. But…

Looking at the pictures again, Kaminari couldn't ignore the pure joy on the faces of the children under ten years old. Each of them looked genuinely excited and happy, their love for Pokémon shining through every frame.

"Could we ask them to retroactively apply for authorization?" Kaminari suggested after a moment. He didn't want to be the one to ruin the children's happiness, especially if Takashima's intentions were truly selfless, as Momo had explained.

"That's an option," his father replied after some thought. "But it'd be best to visit the school and speak with them directly before making a decision."

Kaminari nodded in agreement. His father clearly understood his son's reluctance to take away what had become a paradise for the kids.

"If their attitude is sincere, we could even consider using Seifu Elementary School as a pilot program for this kind of themed setup," his father continued, his tone shifting from serious to inspired.

"This model could be a great way to expand our brand. And it doesn't have to stop at schools, it could extend to restaurants, cafes, even public spaces like buses or subways."

As he spoke, more and more ideas came to him, each one building on the last. It was clear he hadn't felt this kind of creative excitement in a long time.

"You're right! It's not just profitable, it's fantastic advertising!" Kaminari said, slapping his thigh in excitement. He couldn't believe he hadn't thought of it sooner.

After all, in his previous life, themed restaurants, subways, and cafes inspired by anime like One Piece and Naruto had been wildly popular.

Kaminari's mother watched her husband and son brainstorm with a content smile. The sight of them discussing such a bright future together filled her with happiness.

At that moment, the family's worries about villains seemed to fade away, replaced by a shared vision of a hopeful future.

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Meanwhile, back at U.A., around 3:30 in the afternoon, just as Kaminari and the others had returned home from school, a meeting was taking place among the school's senior staff.

The focus of this meeting was the upcoming final exams, scheduled for early July, just one month away. Unlike the midterm exams, which were primarily written tests, the final exams carried much more weight, especially given the current volatile climate.

Principal Nezu started the discussion, his small, sharp voice cutting through the room.

"Given the recent reports of the Hero Killer Stain's collusion with the League of Villains, we must consider the possibility that villain activity will escalate," he said, addressing the room.

"While it's always preferable to eliminate threats before they arise, our primary responsibility as a school is to ensure our students are prepared for any situation."

The third-year Class A teacher, Sniper, nodded and offered his opinion. "Considering the increasing intensity of battles with villains in the current social climate, I feel it's time we re-evaluated the use of robots in combat training. They lack the realism students need."

He continued, "The original purpose of using robots was to avoid the backlash from parents who didn't want their children using their Quirks to harm others during exams. But I think it's time we moved past that."

Aizawa, seated beside the principal, nodded in agreement. "Those complaints were never more than hollow criticisms," he added bluntly.

However, Midnight raised a hand to offer a different perspective. "Even so, we can't just dismiss those concerns outright," she said.

The Cementoss teacher chimed in hesitantly, "I understand the rationale for changing the exam structure, but asking students to face off against teachers in combat feels… excessive."

"I agree," added Thirteen.

"Yeah, I mean, what if we defeat them too quickly? It won't leave much room for them to earn points," Present Mic joked, gesturing dramatically with his fingers.

Aizawa turned to the principal. "What do you think?"

Principal Nezu crossed his arms and closed his eyes, his ears twitching slightly as he thought. "I fully support changing the content of the practical exam," he said after a moment.

He opened his eyes and smiled. "If we want to prevent our students from being in danger in the future, we need to focus on one thing: strengthening them now."

His words carried a weight that silenced any remaining doubts among the teachers present.

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With the principal's approval, Aizawa began reviewing the proposed exam groups. Picking up a stack of documents from the table, he addressed the room.

"Let's start with Kaminari Denki," he said. "He's almost flawless, his combat skills and adaptability are exceptional. But because of his strength, he tends to rely on overwhelming force to win."

"Shoto Todoroki has a similar issue," Aizawa continued. "After discussing with the principal, we decided we want to see how they perform when they're unable to rely on brute strength and are placed in situations of clear disadvantage."

He then turned to All Might, who was seated in the back row on the left side of the room, currently in his thin form.

"So we've decided that All Might will oversee their exam," Aizawa announced.

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