"Ugh... ah!"
At the Shuchi'in Academy's battlefield.
Tatsumaki's gritted-teeth cry of exertion suddenly rang out.
It was only then that viewers across the universe realized.
Tatsumaki had been using her telekinesis all along to prevent Lott's Omega Blaster from descending.
Lott had been continuously channeling energy into the Omega Blaster, and Tatsumaki was nearing her limit.
But because Lott had been distracted killing Atomic Samurai-
Tatsumaki finally found an opportunity.
Gritting her teeth, she pushed her telekinetic output to the maximum.
Finally, biting down so hard that a trickle of blood seeped from her pink lips.
She managed to push the Omega Blaster out of the atmosphere with her telekinesis.
However, reaching this point was Tatsumaki's absolute limit.
In the next instant.
The Omega Blaster, pushed beyond the atmosphere, erupted with a roar that shook the world.
Looking up from below, it seemed as if a planet-covering explosion had detonated directly above Planet Terra.
The shockwaves caused the ground to tremble violently; even cities thousands of miles away like City F and City J could clearly feel the disturbance.
The thick cloud layer was completely blasted apart, and looking up, one could even see the vast starry cosmos of space.
"Hah... Hah... Hah..."
Tatsumaki, whose true age was 28 but whose appearance resembled that of a 12-year-old girl, greedily gulped air.
Coupled with the sweat dripping from her forehead and the blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, it was clear she was at her breaking point.
But even more terrifying was the scene of devastation above her head.
Even describing it as a 'natural disaster' seemed inadequate.
…
[Kanae: Tatsumaki-san was actually... defeated so easily...]
On the Planet Demon, Kocho Kanae, the current Insect Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, could hardly believe her eyes.
In the Universe Chat Room, she was one of the few who got along well with the tsundere Tatsumaki.
Both possessed certain sister-complex attributes, so they had common topics.
In Kanae's understanding-
Even in the monster-filled Universe Chat Room, those absolutely confident in defeating Tatsumaki numbered no more than five.
But now, someone had pushed Tatsumaki to this state with just one move.
And it seemed like the other party hadn't even used their full strength!
…
Tatsumaki, on the battlefield, no longer had the strength to use telekinesis to maintain flight.
She staggered and fell to the ground.
As everyone in the Universe Chat Room watched Lott walk slowly towards Tatsumaki, their hearts involuntarily leaped into their throats.
Given Tatsumaki's personality, not many in the chat room were close to her.
But sympathizing with the weaker side was an innate tendency for most people.
Clap~ Clap~
However, somewhat unexpectedly.
Lott didn't do anything to Tatsumaki. Instead, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly as he applauded.
"Brilliant, truly brilliant. I never expected someone on this planet could withstand my Omega Blaster."
Tatsumaki, panting heavily, struggled to look up.
Under normal circumstances, even knowing she was no match, she would have retorted.
But now, she didn't even have the strength to speak.
"Phew..."
In the distance, Child Emperor, the frontline commander of this operation, let out a heavy sigh.
Regardless, it seemed the other party had no intention of killing Tatsumaki.
That was a small blessing in the midst of misfortune.
After losing Drive Knight, Atomic Samurai, and three top A-Class heroes, if they lost Tatsumaki as well, Child Emperor couldn't imagine what would become of the Hero Association.
"Don't celebrate too early."
At that moment, Bang, who had placed the severely injured Flashy Flash and Metal Bat down nearby, said meaningfully.
Bang could be said to be the first to notice Genos's disappearance.
As the only hero who knew Lott before this operation, he immediately guessed what Genos was up to.
Child Emperor's youthful face showed great confusion as he looked at Bang.
Just as he was about to ask why...
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Several sudden, heavy impact sounds drew the attention of Child Emperor and the others back.
They saw over a dozen figures being thrown down from a great height.
The perpetrator was none other than the S-Class Hero ranked 7th, Genos, who had vanished from the battlefield after Lott took action!
But what terrified Child Emperor, and the people of Planet Terra even more, were the identities of those thrown down by Genos!
One of Planet Terra's Four Great Conglomerate, the primary weapons supplier for the Hero Association, the planet's largest arms dealer, Kaiba Gozaburo!
One of Planet Terra's Four Great Conglomerate, the head of the Shinomiya Family, Shinomiya Gan'an!
And his eldest son, Shinomiya Oko!
Also one of the Four Great Conglomerate, Planet Terra's largest food supplier, the current head of the Totsuki Family, Nakiri Azami!
Every one of these over a dozen individuals was a giant in the political and business world, capable of making Planet Terra shake with a stomp of their foot.
They were also core members of the Hero Association.
But now, they were thrown into the devastated center of the battlefield like rats from a sewer by Genos.
…
[Erina: Father!]
[Alice: Uncle...]
[Kaguya: Father! Brother!]
[Utaha: These people are... the Hero Association's council members! And core members at that!]
The students of Shuchi'in Academy, who had been evacuated to shelters, were shocked once again.
And the most horrified were undoubtedly the children of the individuals shown in the footage.
"Are these the ones?"
Lott shifted his gaze, turning his attention from Tatsumaki to these capitalists.
"Yes."
Genos also landed from mid-air. "These individuals all voted in favor of eliminating you, Sensei, during the meeting. I did not apprehend the few who opposed or abstained."
Then, Genos pointed at the Shinomiya Family's first heir, Miyuki Oko, and added:
"And during the meeting, this guy here was the most vocal."