"Godspeed!"

  This move graded version of Kaminari's "High-Speed Movement." It not only allowed him to reach even faster speeds aened reflexes but also provided a yer of "armor" through the intense lightning that ed around his body. The electriergy coating acted as a barrier, giving his attacks more impad durability.

  In this state, every punch, every kick was like a charged-up version of his "Lightning Fist." Although it was still a ways off from his ultimate goal, it was beginning to resemble a prototype of the "Thunder Armor" he envisioned.

  But there were limitations. Maintaining this form drained his energy faster than High-Speed Movement did. Every attad every block burhrough his stamina, and sustaining the form for only ten minutes ed almost as much power as his Lightning attack against Tomura Shigaraki.

  Ahere was no denying that this form looked incredible.

  The golderic fmes flickering over his body made him appear rger than life, and his usually tousled blonde hair now stood on end, crag with electricity. He looked like a golderified version of a Super Saiyan.

  Of course, his power was nowhere hat level… but hey, looking cool ted for something, right?

  With "Godspeed," Kaminari's strength had undeniably leveled up.

  ---

  Whoosh!

  "Hah… 't keep up with that speed," Todoroki muttered, watg Kaminari blur into the distance.

  The icy path he had created was still effective, but Kaminari's speed had forced him to abandon the idea of peting purely on speed. His right side, covered in frost from his earlier Quirk usage, was now defrosting as he ran at full tilt, regaining warmth from his own body heat.

  "It's only the first event. o push too hard… as long as I secure first p the end," Todoroki thought, his face set in steely determination.

  Boom! Boom! Boom!

  Suddenly, the unmistakable sound of explosions filled his ears. Without looking, he knew who it was. Bakugo bsted himself forward with violent bursts, catg up to Todoroki and sneering down at him from mid-air.

  "Yo, half-and-half bastard! Having trouble keeping up?"

  Todoroki remained silent, gng briefly at Bakugo to assess his speed. His explosions are getting stronger. He's heating up over time…

  Just behind them, a third group was making steady progress. Iida spri high speed, while Tsuyu leaped gracefully over obstacles. Hatsume Mei zoomed along in her suppear, and Momo pedaled a small electric bike she'd crafted just for the event.

  In the air, Shoji used his replicated arms as makeshift wings to fly, drawing admiration from everyone who saw him. His creativity with his Quirk was impressive.

  ---

  "RAAAHHH!!!"

  Baear the starting line, Midoriya let out a desperate cry as he willed his body forward. The dispy s iadium zoomed in on him, his face set in fierce determination.

  "That's A-1's Izuku Midoriya!" Present Mic shouted excitedly, his voiing across the stadium. "Where did that insane speed e from?!"

  The audience's eyes widened as they saw the red energy lirag Midoriya's arms, neck, and face. Present Mic leaned forward, eyeing the s in astonishment.

  "What's the deal with his Quirk? What's it called?" he asked, turning to Aizawa, who remained silent. The truth was, even Aizawa didn't know the exaame of Midoriya's Quirk. It hadn't been listed on his file.

  "It's… a high-impact Quirk, very powerful," Aizawa murmured, his voice ced with . "But it also es with serious drawbacks…"

  Watg Midoriya pushing himself to the limit, Aizawa felt a twinge of worry. He'd seen Midoriya injure himself severely with just one arm in previous training. If he was using that power across his entire body now…

  ---

  "HE'S SURPASSING THEM!"

  Present Mic's voice rang out, louder than ever. "Midoriya Izuku has blown past the third group of testants!"

  "He's catg up to Todoroki and Bakugo! And he's gaining on them fast!"

  In the special viewing booth, All Might ched his fists, watg his successor on the s. Midoriya's fierce determination was visible in his eyes, and the power of One For All burned within him.

  Did his will to win actally ignite One For All, allowing it to adjust naturally? All Might wondered.

  ---

  While everyone marveled at Midoriya's speed, Kaminari had already reached the sed obstacle.

  "Oh… I 't use 'Godspeed' here," he realized, eyeing the terrain.

  While the move gave him incredible speed, it cked flexibility in fined spaces. Without a clear, straight path, using it here would be more of a hindrahan a help. He'd either have to it to a full-speed dash or risk a hard fall.

  Sighing, Kaminari rexed his Quirk.

  The electric fmes around him fizzled out, leaving only a few sparks dang across his body. His blonde hair, which had been standing on end, settled back down.

  As he gnced over his shoulder, he could see Bakugo and Todoroki approag fast. Bakugo had just overtaken Todoroki and was now Kaminari's closest petitor.

  With no time to waste, Kaminari leaped forward, keeping his bance as he ran across the narrow steel beams and crossed the t pilrs that stretched across the course. He moved with practiced ease, his every step calm and sure.

  Spectators across the stadium, including several pro heroes, watched him in admiration.

  ---

  In a traditional Japanese room isui aral home, an elderly man in a bck kimono sat calmly on a tatami mat, watg Kaminari's performan a rge television s. His face broke into a small smile.

  "So, what do you think now?" he asked, his voice carrying an air of authority.

  o him k a middle-aged man in a sharp suit, watg the s with a skeptical expression. "He has potential," he admitted relutly. "But… are we sure he's worth using the 'super-intelligent shape memory alloy' for his gear?"

  The old man chuckled softly. "If he takes first pce, grant him the alloy for his bat uniform. He saved my life. I believe this is a suitable way to repay him."

  "And if he doesn't win first?" the man in the suit asked, hopeful that he might not have to part with such a preaterial.

  "If he pces sed or lower, then we'll fo the 'intelligent alloy,' but he'll still receive a top-grade bat uniform. My life isn't so cheap."

  "Uood," Mitsui Yusuke replied, nodding in deference. He was willing to i in Kaminari, but parting with the alloy would be a st resort. Still, if we make a suit using our best tech… it should be impressive.

  "It's up to you now, Kaminari," the old man murmured, his eyes fixed on the s. He watched as Kaminari navigated the pilrs with ease, showing a level of posure and skill that impressed even him.