"Transformers? Sentinels?"

  Manshi g Kaminari in surprise before realizing that the boy was referring to the powerful SIS-made robot dispyed in the hologram.

  "The names you came up with are iing, but it's a pity—these maes already have official names given by the Uates."

  "Oh?"

  Kaminari raised an eyebrow, intrigued. Even Momo, despite her disfort at the violent imagery on dispy, was drawn in by the ent.

  "'Iron Guardian,'" Manshi said solemnly.

  "The U.S. gover has his css of war maes 'Iron Guardian.' It's a symbolic title, referring tenerals who act as protectors, anders, and enforcers of authority."

  His tourned heavy as he gestured toward the image of the t, SIS-made robot oable. "I have to admit, the name suits them perfectly. When these maes were first deployed, they struck fear not just into opposing forces but into the govers of other nations as well."

  "'Iron Guardian' is the series name, right? But eadividual unit must have its own designation," Kaminari specuted, his curiosity growing.

  Manshi hesitated for a moment before scratg his thoughtfully. "You're right, eae has a unique name, but I 't recall the specifiames right now."

  As a businessman, Manshi didn't delve deeply into military details. The Yaoyorozu family wasn't part of a military-industrial plex like the heavyweights in defense, so the specifics of ons like this weren't their expertise. All they o know was that such terrifying teology existed in the world.

  "Allow me to answer," the voice of Ebisu, the artificial intelligence system, interrupted smoothly, emanating from a hidden speaker.

  Manshi nodded in approval. "Go ahead."

  "This particur 'Iron Guardian' is designated as 'Patton,' after General Gee S. Patton, one of the most renowned Ameri generals of World War II. His aggressive tactid unyielding leadership earned him sting resped reition as a brilliant military strategist."

  Hearing this, Kaminari rubbed his forehead in exasperation. "Great, now even robots are history lessons," he muttered. But after a moment, he admitted to himself, It's actually kind of fitting… very Ameri.

  Turning his attention back to the hologram, Kaminari asked, "By the way, do you know how many 'Iron Guardians' the U.S. has? Or how ma globally?"

  "From the looks of it, these things seem way strohan most of Japan's top ten Pro Heroes… well, except for All Might," Kaminari ented, his tone half-serious as he observed the robot effortlessly decimating opposition forces with its energy ons.

  "I'd agree," Manshi said with a nod. "In terms of raw destructive power, there's no doubt they surpass the capabilities of most Pro Heroes."

  "As for how many the Uates has…" Manshi paused, frowning slightly. "It's hard to say. The produ of these maes started decades ago, so they've likely built a signifit number by now. That being said, sightings and deployments of the 'Iron Guardians' are extremely rare. If I recall correctly, they've only been publicly deployed two or three times."

  "Three times, sir," Ebisu interjected again. "And eastanvolved a different 'Iron Guardians.' Their names were officially announced as 'Patton,' 'MacArthur,' and 'Sherman,' named after notable Ameri military figures."

  "Huh, so they're stig with famous generals for the names," Kaminari murmured. Guess they're leaning into the theme pretty hard.

  He then thought to himself, I wonder if they're pnning to create a specifiumber, like ae group of 'Iron Guardians.' Or… maybe they already have a full battalion of them.

  Manshi's voice pulled him out of his thoughts. "As for their strength… I 't say for sure. But I remember hearing from a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries executive years ago that a single 'Iron Guardian' could take on aire aircraft carrier.

  "And if there are two of them? They could go toe-to-toe with a full carrier strike group. That's why tries like Russia have also heavily ied iing simir teology."

  Hearing this, Kaminari's lips pressed into a thin line. "Wait… are you saying Russia also has their own version of 'Iron Guardians'?"

  Manshi nodded. "Of course. However, their numbers are far fewer pared to the Uates. After all, the U.S. started development nearly a decade earlier than the rest of the world."

  "Of course," Manshi added, "other tries don't call their maes 'Iron Guardian.' Each has its own unique naming ventions."

  "I see…" Kaminari trailed off, his gaze returning to the holographic dispy. For some reason, the image of the t Patton made him think of the Nomu he had entered during the USJ attack.

  paring the two, he realized there were some stark differences. In terms of speed, the Nomu was undoubtedly faster than Patton. And with Quirks like shock absorption and super regeion, the Nomu's durability was nothing to scoff at either.

  However, where the Nomu relied on brute ford a few innate abilities, Patton had the advantage of cutting-edge teology. Its energy ons, imperable defensive shields, and high-frequency vibrating swave it a level of versatility and sheer destructive power that was hard to match.

  Still… I wonder how many hits its shield could take from All Might or a Nomu-level oppo, Kaminari thought.

  Manshi's voice broke through his thoughts once again. "Alright, now you uand why SIS is so valuable to the major powers. You o be cautious moving forward."

  His tone was serious, and as he spoke, the lights in the feren turned ba. The holographic dispy disappeared, leaving only the table between them.

  "Are you saying these major powers might e after me because of my SIS battle suit?" Kaminari asked, frowning. Momo, seated beside him, also looked at her father with .

  "I 't say for sure," Manshi replied gravely. "Even if the govers themselves don't act, there will always be rogue groups or smaller nations willing to make a trade or worse, try to steal your suit ht."

  Manshi paused for emphasis. "You should also be wary of private forces that might want to use your suit as leverage to gain favor with the major powers."

  "Including Japan?" Kaminari asked bluntly, his expression darkening.

  "No, Japan has no i in SIS-made robots," Manshi said with a small smile. "For ohe cost-to-be ratio simply isn't worth it. And sed, over has been fog on the development of high-end biological and chemical ons instead."

  "High-end biological ons…" Kaminari murmured, a troubling thought crossing his mind.

  Could the creation of the Nomu be tied to this? Where else could the League of Vilins have obtaihe resources, teology, and funding necessary to produething so grotesque and powerful?

  Manshi rose from his seat, his tone softening. "Alright, I've said everything that o be said. How about staying for dinner? You've been here so many times, but you always leave after studying. Why not stay and enjoy a meal with us for once?"

  "Don't rush off today, Kaminari. If you try to leave, I'll call your father and insist!"

  "Uh… alright, I'll stay," Kaminari said sheepishly, realizing he couldn't refuse the offer.

  "Hahaha! That's more like it!" Manshi ughed heartily, g him on the back.

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