In City A, amidst towering buildings, a structure resembling a gigantic monolith stood firm.
This was the starting point for professional Heroes, a sturdy anchor for the city's safety—the Hero Association Headquarters.
"We will now begin reviewing the investigation reports from various locations."
In a conference room at the Hero Association Headquarters, a brown-haired man in a suit placed his phone on a holographic projection table that glowed with a faint blue light, and countless suspended projections instantly appeared before the executives.
"First is the investigation report from City Q, handled by S-Class Watchdog Man. The report states no abnormalities."
"No abnormalities? So careless again!" a bald, pot-bellied executive grumbled, clearly dissatisfied.
"City Q is one of the most severely affected areas, ranking among the top in both the number of disasters and the average level of Monster."
"Well, his meaning is that with him there, even if something happens, it won't be a problem."
"Although his area of activity is limited to City Q, he has indeed achieved results in eliminating Monster," the brown-haired man explained on behalf of Watchdog Man.
"The reports from S-Class Heroes are all too sloppy; they can't even be considered reports…" the bald executive muttered, still displeased.
The brown-haired man continued to scroll through the screen: "Next is the report regarding the B-Class Rookie, Allen."
"Within the past week, City Z experienced a Dragon-Level disaster—a meteor. If not for Allen, City Z would have been largely destroyed by meteor fragments by now."
"According to the descriptions of the citizens on site, Allen displayed an ability suspected to be Psychokinesis, similar to that of S-Class Rank 2 Tornado and B-Class Rank 1 Hellish Blizzard." The brown-haired man pushed up his glasses.
"Although Allen's Psychokinesis intensity is not as strong as Tornado's, it is higher than Hellish Blizzard's, capable of affecting the trajectories of most meteor fragments."
The brown-haired man tapped the table: "I recommend promoting Allen to A-Class Rank 39. As for Saitama, who shattered the rocks, many believe he took credit from other Heroes."
"Let's promote him to C-Class Rank 5 for now."
"Now, for the next agenda item…"
…"Hah! Ha!"
Allen stood at the entrance of Bang Gu's dojo, feeling the surging Psychokinesis energy within his body.
After being discharged from the hospital, he came here with the address Genos had noted down for Saitama.
Although the overexertion of Psychokinesis this time was painful, the effect was extremely significant. His Psychokinesis intensity had already reached dozens of times that of Hellish Blizzard's, and while still far from Tornado's, it was enough for Allen to use.
Allen ignored the curious gaze of Bang Gu's disciple, Charanko, inside the dojo and walked directly into the courtyard.
"You've arrived." Bang, dressed in a white dojo uniform, was meditating in the courtyard.
"Mr. Bang." Allen respectfully bowed.
"Have you considered it?" Bang opened his eyes, "Do you want to learn Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist?"
Allen nodded without hesitation: "I am willing to learn."
Bang stroked his beard contentedly: "Very good. However, you must have the determination to train diligently, even to the point of death. Starting today, come to the dojo every morning at five o'clock to train basic skills with your senior disciples."
Allen stood in the center of the dojo, clasping his hands: "Teacher Bang, I wish to learn Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist directly."
Bang raised an eyebrow: "Allen, martial arts emphasize gradual progression…"
Allen slowly adopted a stance. His movements seemed casual, yet they contained a unique intent.
"This is…" Bang's expression instantly turned serious.
Bang narrowed his eyes, carefully observing Allen's movements. Within Allen's seemingly casual stance, there was a martial arts philosophy he had never seen before, and an artistic conception of returning to simplicity!
He was still so young, yet he had already grasped his own intent? What was going on?
Bang narrowed his eyes and slowly stood up: "Interesting! Did you comprehend this yourself?"
"Something like that," Allen withdrew his stance.
"This is a little bit of martial arts I learned in a dream world."
"Another world?" Bang stroked his beard and suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, young people say the most interesting things!"
Allen did not explain, merely looking at Bang calmly.
"Let me see what you're capable of," Bang suddenly said seriously.
Allen took a deep breath, his muscles instantly tensing. His eyes sharpened, and his entire being was like a drawn sword.
"Please guide me."
As soon as his words fell, Allen's figure had vanished from his original spot.
Bang's pupils contracted slightly.
This young man… is quite interesting!
He adopted a defensive posture, awaiting Allen's attack.
"Bang!"
Allen's fist was firmly caught by Bang, but the impact caused the old man's feet to slide two marks across the floor.
"Such powerful explosiveness!" Bang couldn't help but praise.
"However…"
The old man's arm suddenly wrapped around Allen like flowing water, and Allen felt his strength completely neutralized.
Immediately after, a force that was both soft and firm rebounded. Allen quickly used Energy Dissipation to neutralize the force.
A hint of surprise flashed in Bang's eyes. He hadn't expected Allen to neutralize his counterattack so easily.
This young man's martial arts prowess far exceeded his imagination! He was simply a super genius!
A hint of admiration flashed in Bang's eyes. He slowly adjusted his breathing, his hands tracing elegant arcs like flowing water.
"Allen, your talent is indeed astonishing," Bang's voice was steady and powerful.
"But the path of martial arts is far more than this."
Allen bowed slightly, his entire body's muscles tensed. His Combat Intuition allowed him to clearly perceive every subtle change in Bang's movements.
He noticed Bang's breathing rhythm suddenly change and immediately took half a step back.
"Hah!"
Bang's fist came like a rushing waterfall. Allen crossed his arms to block, wanting to see the skill of this S-Class Rank 3 Bang, yet he was still pushed back several meters by the force.
The wooden floor of the dojo groaned under his feet, unable to bear the weight.
"Such powerful force!" Allen was secretly startled. This was just a sparring match; if it were a fight to the death, it would probably be even more terrifying.
He stabilized his stance and suddenly changed his move, sweeping his right leg like a whip towards Bang's lower body.
Bang, unhurried, lightly tapped the ground with one foot, and his entire body floated up like a feather, easily avoiding the attack.
"Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist emphasizes using softness to overcome hardness," Bang rotated his body in the air, his hands as nimble as swimming fish.
"Watch closely!"
Allen's pupils contracted. Bang's attack seemed slow, but it was as fast as lightning.
Although he had observed for too long, leaving no time to barely dodge sideways, the wind of the punch grazed his cheek, but it didn't matter.
He had already grasped a few clues.
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