Chapter 154: Practicing Shuriken!

"Mr. Kosuke's Quirk might not seem impressive right now, but if he can train his entire body to transform into rice cakes, there's a lot of potential for creative uses!"

"Oh? Even if there's more rice cake, isn't it still just rice cake?" Edgeshot replied without looking back, leading the way as he darted nimbly through the tree trunks.

"Of course, rice cakes are still rice cakes, but if used cleverly, they can have some incredible effects!"

"For example? How many practical applications can you think of right now?" Edgeshot asked curiously, glancing briefly at Kaminari, intrigued by his confidence in Abe's potential.

"Let's start with the basics," Kaminari began, his tone growing more enthusiastic. "Shape-shifting, immunity to physical attacks, splitting the body apart, even using it for storage."

Kaminari then launched into an explanation, referencing techniques inspired by 'Katakuri' and the 'Mochi Mochi no Mi' from his favorite manga.

"The unique properties of rice cake aren't limited to being sticky. It can stretch, expand, and morph, increasing the effective range of attacks by several times!"

"And with its high stickiness, even if the user isn't as strong as their opponent, they can completely immobilize them."

"As for offensive capabilities, once the opponent is restrained, finishing them off is easy. For instance, just seal their mouth and nose with rice cake—or worse, stuff it in and watch them suffocate."

Kaminari smirked slightly at the thought, but Edgeshot didn't notice.

"But the tricks don't have to be complicated. A few efficient ones are more than enough. For instance, splitting the rice cake into multiple pancake-like discs for rapid strikes against the target."

"Or transforming your arms into rice cakes, wrapping them around a polearm, and spinning it at high speed for a devastating thrust attack—a move I like to call 'Rice Cake Pounding.'"

"And that's just the beginning..."

Kaminari continued for nearly twenty minutes, elaborating on various combat applications, all inspired by Katakuri's techniques. By the time he finished, Edgeshot looked genuinely surprised.

"This kid... he should teach at U.A. High School. He'd make a great instructor in combat techniques," Edgeshot mused silently, impressed by how quickly Kaminari had thought up these ideas.

Meanwhile Kosuke was deep in thought, absorbing every word Kaminari said like a sponge.

"So... I can really become that strong?" he muttered to himself, his expression a mixture of hope and disbelief. "But is it too late for me? I'm already so old… can I still train my Quirk?" This doubt lingered in his heart, even as determination began to bloom.

Eventually, the group reached the edge of Aokigahara Forest, where a small police outpost stood.

"I've brought another one, Edgeshot," said a lean, dark-skinned police officer as he approached the group.

Edgeshot nodded calmly. "He's all yours."

"Understood!"

The officer returned to his desk and began typing rapidly on the computer. His efficiency made it clear that he was experienced with this sort of task.

"Abe Kosuke, don't give up on yourself again. Remember, the one who laughs last is the true winner," Kaminari encouraged, smiling warmly.

"I won't!" Kosuke replied with conviction, his demeanor surprising both Kaminari and Edgeshot.

"Maybe it's the kind of epiphany that comes after a brush with death," Edgeshot thought, though he didn't dwell on it. Over the years, he'd saved many people, few of whom he ever saw again.

"Kaminari, could I get your contact information?" Kosuke suddenly asked, catching Kaminari off guard. After a moment of thought, Kaminari nodded.

"Sure, but on one condition—when you surpass your limits, come find me and tell me that you've won."

"Yes!" Kosuke shouted, determination radiating from his voice.

Edgeshot couldn't help but think, "It feels like Kaminari's teaching him how to become a villain..."

But he let it slide. After all, Kaminari wasn't someone like All Might who'd give long, preachy lectures.

"It's all set. We'll take him from here and make sure he gets home safely," the officer said.

"Alright." Edgeshot turned and headed for the exit. Kaminari said a quick goodbye to Abe Kosuke before following.

"Kaminari-san, thank you for giving me a second chance at life!" Kosuke called after him.

"From now on... I'll climb to the top, no matter what it takes!" he vowed silently, a fire burning in his eyes.

From this moment, the old Kosuke had truly died.

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As they walked away, Edgeshot began explaining the plan to Kaminari.

"For the next few days, I'll teach you how to move through the forest during patrols. Observe carefully and learn everything you can."

"By the final day, I expect you to complete a patrol on your own."

Kaminari's face lit up with excitement. The opportunity to learn these practical skills was invaluable to him.

"Don't worry! I won't slack off!"

"Good."

Edgeshot then began leading Kaminari through his assigned patrol route, demonstrating everything step by step. He didn't just teach forest navigation or survival techniques—he also covered advanced skills like ambushing, tracking, and intercepting targets. The breadth of knowledge left Kaminari both amazed and thrilled.

When Edgeshot pulled out a few shurikens and announced that he'd teach him the basics of shuriken techniques that evening, Kaminari could barely contain his excitement.

"If I can master throwing shurikens like Uchiha Itachi, I could create a lightning-enhanced version of his attacks!" Kaminari thought, his mind racing.

He eagerly began asking Edgeshot about the possibility of replicating the advanced shuriken techniques he'd seen in Naruto.

"You're saying you want to make shurikens collide mid-air to change trajectory?"

"Or throw them from blind spots to hit a moving target?"

"Or create a technique where the shurikens are completely unavoidable?"

Edgeshot was momentarily stunned. These ideas sounded ridiculous, but the more he thought about them, the more plausible they seemed.

"Can you do it?" Kaminari asked, his eyes wide with anticipation.

"Uh..." Edgeshot scratched his head awkwardly. "I've never tried anything like that before."

For a moment, he felt embarrassed. After all his years of practicing ninjutsu, he hadn't even considered these possibilities.

"Maybe I should've asked my master about this back when he was alive," Edgeshot thought, suddenly feeling the urge to revisit his old training.

But for now, he needed to manage the eager boy in front of him.

"Alright, I'll… look into it," Edgeshot said, slightly flustered.

Kaminari grinned. "If you can do it, then I'll definitely learn it!"

Edgeshot sighed inwardly. "I've been training for years, and now I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface of shuriken techniques. What a failure."

Determined to rise to the challenge, Edgeshot resolved to delve deeper into shuriken techniques once they returned.

"Let's start with the basics for tonight."

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