Chapter 11

The next day, Hunter went to the abandoned distract in City Z. He knocked on Saitama's door only to have it be answered by Genos. "Hunter…" he said.

"Look, I don't mean to be stepping on your toes here Genos, I promise I won't interfere in the training regiment Saitama has you on."

The door widened, Saitama wasn't home, yet Hunter couldn't believe how small the place was! "You two live here? I don't get it, if it's abandoned, why not take the other rooms? Blow out a wall or something?"

"Huh?" questioned Genos.

"Never mind. So… what do you guys do? Where do you go?"

"To be honest, we mainly go grocery shopping. Today is a good day you came, Master has his eyes on various items but they are limited per customer. And extra hand will allow us to obtain more food for training."

Hunter froze. "Oh… okay…" He was already regretting going along with this, however he remembered what Snek said, keep an open mind and this is only temporary. It could be worst, he could have been in the Fubuki group!

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"That will be 494 yen"

Reaching into his pocket, Hunter took out the money. He was at the grocery store for no more than 10 minutes when the whispers began. "Really? He's with Caped Baldy?"

"I heard he just joined him yesterday. I wonder why he went with him. He could apprentice under ANY hero."

"I heard he even turned down the Fubuki group. Then again, he is with an A Class hero. Doesn't that S Class hero Genos also come around when Caped Baldy is here?"

"This is getting ridiculous." Hunter muttered. He paid for the groceries and met the others outside. Saitama couldn't have been happier. "We got all we needed and then some! Well done everyone!"

"Yeah, I really hope we are going to do something more than this. I really do." Hunter said.

"Do not question Master's methods!" scolded Genos.

Then, there was a spark in Saitama's eyes. "You two should spar!" he said.

It caught both heroes off guard. "Spar? With him?" Hunter asked, then again, he hasn't faced a cyborg before. Genos appeared a little reluctant.

"Master, with all due respect, should we not be more focused on…"

"Now, now Genos, you heard Hunter say he wanted to do something more. Besides, didn't his sister make your new Exoskeleton or something? It's taken the damage from regular monsters… but going up against him, that's an ultimate test!"

"I could go for a sparring session…" Hunter paused, he could sense someone watching him.

Saitama peered beyond Hunter and noticed it too. Saitama called out. "So, were you going to come out and say hello or just stand there staring at us with a creepy look?"

He emerged from the shadows. Amai Mask. At first he merely smiled, but then the smile vanished. "Why… do you even bother with the likes of him, Saitama?" he said.

Hunter was surprised that he didn't call him the Caped Baldy, perhaps this is the respect he has for his strength? Saitama stood there confused for a moment. "Genos is okay, why do you have an issue with him?"

Amai glared. "I speak of the son of Garou!"

Saitama turned to Hunter and shrugged his shoulders. "Why bother?" he asked Amai. "Why not?"

"You do know what he is capable of? You do know he can become just like his father? You wish to help him grow stronger and become a threat to society?!"

"Ouch." Muttered Hunter. "I am standing right here!"

However Saitama eyes wondered about. "Well, if you think about it, ever since I spared Garou's life, he hasn't done anything to hurt anyone. Those he has harmed were looking for a fight. His children don't cause havoc despite their ability if they chose to. No, I think I make a good choice in accepting one of them as a disciple. He will make a great sparring partner for Genos after all."

"You train the son of a monster, who will become a monster himself. I thought you understood the elegance and beauty of justice!"

"Master has already spoken his peace to you. It was Master Saitama who spared Garou in the first place, when you wished for his death! You question his logic and reasoning now? I take offence to it!" Genos suddenly started to power himself up. Hunter heard his weapons charging at the ready. "Do you have any other business with my master or fellow disciple?"

Amai turned and glared at Hunter oddly, he sneered. "No, but what happens the day he surpasses you in A Class? What then?" Amai asked.

"Then he surpasses me. So what? It's not like I can't climb the ranks either."

"Very well then…" he turned to leave, not before turning on his heels. "Oh, just so you are aware, Son of Garou. The association is having an open house for possible new investors in a matter of two weeks. They are insisting the M Class be there, and the family of Garou for… show. I hope your family has manners and does not disrupt or ruin the opportunity for new investments…" He left shortly after the announcement.

"Is he serious?" Hunter said.

Genos nodded. "He is, all available S Class are to attend as well. We are to demonstrate to new investors that the Heroes Association is a wise place for their money to go. However, I have heard recently the main reason why most investors are attending is due to your family and the promise of them being there in person."

"So they want to make a spectacle out of it… great… Like we don't endure enough of that as it is."

"At least I don't have to go!" gloated Saitama.

"Shut up." Muttered Hunter.