City J, a place that most would see as the perfect locale to make a "Wish You Were Here!" vacation card that most buy when they go somewhere for their getaway. From the beautiful beach and view of the ocean to the many attractions it offered to it's citizens and tourists alike it was a seemingly magical place to be. But this city same as the others are by no means ever exempt from the disasters and horrors that can appear at a moment's notice, which is the unfortunate nature of this day that has yet to be revealed. For just off the coast of it's beach beneath the calm yet active waves of the ocean marched a group of creatures that while resembling the likes of sea animals were far different.
Looking beyond the immediate difference which was their bipedal nature, these creatures possessed powers and strengths that one would expect to see in some kind of science fiction movie. And it is the very powers that these creatures seek to use in order to best those on the surface so that they might take the land above the waves as their own.
"Hehehe..." Their leader cackled as he lead their approach "Soon the land above will be ours, so let's make sure to show these pathetic creatures just how inferior they are to us!" He ordered.
Not needing any kind of response as he knew they would follow his command soon they reached a point in their approach where the water was no longer deep enough to hide them and thus they began to show. At first there was no reaction no immediate screams as everyone was focused on their own endeavors, but as they continued to rise from the water's depths that was brought to a swift end.
"What is that?!" Someone from the shore shouted as they pointed to the water gaining the attention of everyone nearby.
"HOLY SHIT IT'S A BUNCH OF MONSTERS!" Another immediately responded as everyone who now looked upon the same sight the first had quickly had expressions of shock appear on their faces.
"LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!" A third one shouted just as they turned to run.
Following in their action everyone in the general area who could see the monster who were approaching started running towards the city, countless screams and shrieks of horror accompanying their escape.
"The surface dwellers are running." One of the creatures said to their leader as it watched the humans scramble.
"Hunt them down, I have something else I must take care of first." Their leader responded as they reached the beach.
Now fully out of the water and standing on land the creatures following their leader's command began to follow after the terrified masses all the while quite eager to begin killing them. As for their leader however he took a few sniffs of the air as if trying to detect a specific odor or scent.
"I will find you, you worthless little wad of kelp." It said with a tooth filled grin as it headed in a different direction from the others.
"Hmm..." Saitama hummed as he relaxed in his apartment "...Something...doesn't feel right..." He admitted as he looked at his ceiling.
Much like the day before Saitama found himself within the presence of peace which of course was normally an extremely rare treat for him.
"Two days in a row with no fans or news crews..." He continued to ponder as he put his hands behind his head "Normally I'd be happy for the silence...but this time...it just feels weird..." He admitted.
Thankfully his silence would come to it's end as a knock came from his door though not by the hand of some crazed group of fans but instead his "neighbor" Kaemon.
"Saitama?" They asked from the other side of the door as to make sure he was in.
"Yeah come in." He welcomed without moving from his seat.
Doing just as he said Kaemon with their hair pushed behind their shoulders as well as another stylish outfit adorning their form proceeded to enter the apartment and walk over to him before sitting beside him.
"What's up?" Saitama asked as he looked towards the other.
"Nothin much." Kaemon answered with a shrug "Decided to take a break from my video games and come hangout with you." They explained.
"Ah." He sounded as he looked back to the ceiling.
"I'm not bothering you right?" They asked receiving a shake of the head as a no.
"Nah I'm just kinda thinking about something right now." He replied.
"What is it? maybe I can help?" They suggested.
"Eh it's nothing." He assured.
"If it's got you thinking about it then it has to be something." They argued.
However before their conversation could continue another knock was heard from the door causing them both to look at it.
"It's us." The voice of King said from the other side no doubt given his greeting one of the others was also in his company.
"Come in." Saitama repeated as he returned his gaze to the ceiling.
Sure enough as the door opened and King entered the apartment behind him was Genos who seemed to have brand new arms. Unfortunately though King and Genos were the only ones left to not know of Kaemon as after Tatsumaki left the day before she decided to hold another meeting of her, Fubuki, and Mutsuko's fan club where she filled them in on the latest addition to their circle of companions.
"Hi." Kaemon greeted as this was the first time they were meeting them.
"Guys this is Kaemon, Kaemon this is King and Genos." Saitama introduced for them to get it out of the way.
"Um hello." King greeted awkwardly as the other's presence had caught him off guard.
"Hello." Genos greeted with a nod obviously being far less taken aback than King was.
"So what brings you guys by?" Saitama asked as after their short and simple greetings they came over and sat down around the table.
"I was on my way to by a new game and I ran into Genos." King answered "Apparently he's looking for a place to live." He added.
"Wait really?" Saitama asked as he moved his gaze to the other.
"Yes, I thought it would be more covenant for my training as well as visits like this if I lived closer." He answered.
"Well if you're really looking for a place to live then why not live here?" Saitama suggested "There's no other tenants in the building and there doesn't seem to be a landlord anymore so you wouldn't have to pay rent or anything like that." He added.
"Wait, you don't pay rent?" King asked.
"Even if I wanted to do you honestly think anyone would take money from me?" Saitama responded with his own question.
"...True." King replied knowing well if it wasn't out of some sense of crazed loyalty and admiration people wouldn't take Saitama's money out of the fear of angering him, or at the very least displeasing him in any kind of way.
"That does sound like it'd be my best option." Genos said with a hand on his chin as he had been thinking on it over the course of that exchange "And you wouldn't mind if I lived so close?" He asked.
"You're not a psychotic fan who worships me like a god so no it wouldn't be a problem." Saitama replied.
Yet once more before their conversation could continue someone knocked on his door and since King, Genos, and Kaemon were all present that could only leave one obvious answer as to who was standing on the other side.
"Come in." He called for the third time causing the door to open.
And sure enough as everyone was expecting Tatsumaki, Fubuki, and Mutsuko were all on the other side, though the moment the door was open and Mutsuko's eyes fell onto Kaemon she couldn't keep herself from letting out a squeal of excitement.
"OH MY GOSH YOU ARE SO ADORABLE!" She shouted before she rushed into the apartment and pulled Kaemon into a bone crushing hug "YOU ARE JUST AS CUTE AS TATSUMAKI SAID YOU WERE!" She squealed with the most overjoyed expression any of them had ever seen plastered on her face.
"T-Too tight..." Kaemon weakly said as Mutsuko's vice like grip was cutting off their air supply.
Thankfully this wouldn't go on for a second longer as Tatsumaki intervened separating the two with her ESP.
"First off I never said they were cute." She said still not wanting people to see her more softer and person like qualities "Second, if you don't watch your strength and end up hurting them I'll be sure to return the favor." She warned as she set the other down.
"Wow." Saitama spoke causing her to look at him with a slightly miffed expression.
"Wow what?" She asked whilst crossing her arms.
"Nothing, it's just you kinda acted like a mo-" He began to answer her only to have one of his own frying pans be flung from his kitchen and into his face to keep him from finishing that sentence.
"Don't. you. dare. finish. that." She slowly warned as she walked over and took her seat which was between Kaemon and Mutsuko.
Even though he was pretty much impervious to any and all harm Fubuki being the kind of person she was still sought to remove the frying pan from his face and return it to it's place in the kitchen with her ESP all the while letting out a sigh.
"Sorry about that Saitama." She apologized for her sibling as she too took her seat it being to the left of Mutsuko.
"S'not like it could hurt me or anything." He replied with a shrug "Anyways seems like we're all here so what do you guys want to do?" He asked.
"I was just planning on hanging out with you so I'm up for anything." Kaemon answered with a shrug of their own.
"Yeah we were kinda just planning to hang out too." King admitted with a nod of agreement from Genos.
"We didn't really have any kind of plans either." Fubuki also admitted.
"Then how about we just watch some TV?" He suggested.
Looking between themselves as if silently conversing over the idea it was but only a few seconds until they all nodded showing they were on board. Reaching over to his remote which rested on the table Saitama proceeded to turn the TV on where there was a news report already in progress.
"Miraculously the A class hero Stinger is still holding off the monsters who without warning came from the ocean! but he's still only human and if back up doesn't arrive soon he's sure to give way to his fatigue alone!" The reporter said as the camera focused on the fight in progress.
"Whoa he looks pretty beat up." King noted as the cameraman managed to get a decent shot of Stinger's face.
"Yet he's still standing, that's impressive." Fubuki added.
"Please I could wipe the floor with those things." Tatsumaki boasted with a confident smile on her face.
"They look like something the doctor would make, if he was having a bad day!" Mutsuko joked with a small giggle.
"Given their size and strength difference if he has any hope of beating them he needs to somehow kill all of them in a single blow." Genos stated as he analyzed the scene.
Just as Saitama was about to give his opinion on the scene or even change the channel he looked over at Kaemon and noticed they seemed to be stricken with fear.
"Kaemon?" He asked hoping to get their attention "You okay?" He added.
Sadly before he could get an answer or even get confirmation he had succeeded in gaining their attention Stinger suddenly shouted something on the TV before executing an attack which miraculously was able to kill all of the monsters.
"Wow he actually did it." King said with widened eyes.
"That was incredible!" Both Mutsuko and Fubuki said in unison amazed by both his precision and power.
"Eh it wasn't too bad I guess." Tatsumaki said with a shrug.
"Just as I predicted." Genos noted.
"P-Phew..." Kaemon breathed seeming to be relaxed which of course didn't go unnoticed by Saitama.
Yet once again before he could press Kaemon on their behavior something suddenly happened on the TV which admittedly caught everyone by surprise. As Stinger had started to brag and boast on how he took out all off those monsters on his own a massive green fist suddenly appeared out of nowhere and punched him in his stomach. But instead of flying away or just being sent across the ground he remained on the fist and as the camera crew zoomed out the being who the fist belonged to came into view.
"You know..." The being spoke it's voice deep and strangely enough carrying a sense of nobility with it "When something's so annoying, watching it die is a pleasure." It stated just as a crack of lightning darted across the sky giving it a more ominous appearance.
Yet as the image of this monster who was dressed like a king remained on the screen no doubt due to the camera crew being stunned in fear by it before any of them could react to it a scream erupted from Kaemon causing them all to look at them.
"I-IT'S HIM IT'S HIM!" They cried their eyes widened with fear.
"Kaemon what's wrong?" Saitama asked confused as to why they were so scared.
"T-THE SEA KING! HE'S COME TO KILL ME!" They cried as they pointed to the screen.
The moment both Tatsumaki and Saitama heard this they looked back to the TV once more their minds thinking back to what Kaemon had told both of them.
"...I'll be back." Both said in unison as they got up from their seats.
"Where're you two going?" Fubuki asked a bit more surprised at their sudden decision to leave than at Kaemon's reaction.
"Where do you think Fubuki?" Her sister asked in reply before pointing to the TV "We're going to go and deal with the walking sea food platter." She explained.
"Won't you guys need back up?" Mutsuko asked as she pointed towards the screen "He just took out an A class like it was nothing!" She pointed out.
"We'll be fine." Saitama said as he opened the door "But if you all want to come with us and get some credit then you can." He offered.
Looking among themselves as they all considered it while admittedly King was a bit terrified at the scope of the threat inevitably they all stood up as well.
"Of course we'll come, but not for the credit." King said receiving a nod from Genos in agreement.
"What kind of heroes would we be if we just stood by and did nothing?" He asked.
"Yeah! let's go kick that fish's ass!" Mutsuko cheered.
Unable to keep himself from smiling at how his friends wanted to help Saitama proceeded to leave the apartment with all of them in tow, except for Kaemon of course who simply watched them leave still slightly shaking.
"T-They're going to fight the Sea King..." They thought before they looked down to their hands "While I'm sitting here, scared out of my mind..." They continued before balling their hands into fists and standing up "Hey wait up!" They shouted as they ran out of the apartment after the others.
"Sir!" One of Doctor Genus's clones exclaimed as it approached him.
Ever since yesterday once all of the members of The House Of Evolution returned they had all been training as well as undergone multiple gene therapy treatments to further empower them. However since they had been going strong since yesterday Doctor Genus decided to give them all a break for a few hours which Mutsuko of course took advantage of by going to see Saitama.
"What is it forty three?" He asked as he turned towards the other.
"A report just came from the association there's apparently a monster in City J whose just taken out an A Class hero!" The clone answered causing Dr. Genus to adorn a look of shock.
"Is it the ninja?" He asked receiving a dismissing shake of the head in response.
"No sir it's something far worse than the ninja, a massive sea bipedal sea creature that seems to possess incredible speed and strength, though they are still uncertain as to it's full capabilities." The clone explained.
Taking a moment to think on this Dr. Genus given that his creations were now heroes for the most part as well as they all Suguru, Fujio, and Genjiro included had been training decided this would be the perfect opportunity for them to try and become even stronger.
"Alright, inform the association we will be offering our aid in the matter." He instructed receiving a nod in understanding form his clone before they ran off to carry out his order.
Pushing up his glasses a slight bit as they had fallen down slightly he proceeded to go to the training room where all of his creations were taking a breather.
"Everyone." He spoke as he entered the space gaining their attention "It's time for you all to show the world what we are truly capable of." He stated.
"This is an announcement from the hero's association, the threat level is tiger, tiger, all citizens please stay clear of the area." The recorded warning said as it was cast across all intercom systems in City J.
*Briefly At Association HQ*
"Was the warning issued?" Bearded worker asked as he looked to Z Branch Operator.
"The request just went out sir." She responded as she focused on her work.
"Good, but now it's looking like we're going to have to update the announcement." Bespectacled worker stated as he walked up gaining both of their attentions.
"What do you mean?" Bearded Worker asked as he turned to look at him.
"Stinger is down sir." He answered causing the other to adorn a look of both shock and frustration.
*Back In City J*
"Mumen Rider here, heading in now give me the location." Bicyclist for justice said into his phone as he pedaled.
"We're sorry but all lines are busy at this time please-" The automated response was saying until he closed his phone.
"Ugh where are they?" He asked to himself slightly frustrated it was taking him so long to get there.
"Hey best forget about it!" A voice in front of him called out causing him to stop "Class C heroes can't handle this one." It told him.
Looking to the source of the voice he saw a white truck filled with class C heroes all of which he recognized.
"Huh?" He sounded unsure as to what they meant.
"It's true the word just came down." Another of them said just as the intercoms began to play another message.
"Emergency evacuation warning, the threat level has been raised from tiger to demon, all residents of City J please evacuate immediately." It broad casted.
"See what I mean?" The first hero asked as he held his hand out in front of him.
However instead of being deterred or even frightened by the change of threat Mumen Rider instead felt a surge of determination fill him as he began to pedal once more continuing on towards the city.
"Hey!" The hero called after him but to no avail.
"Emergency evacuation warning, the threat level has been raised from tiger to demon, all residents of City J please evacuate immediately." The system repeated.
"Evacuate? the fools, as if I'd let even one of these apes escape." The Sea King said to himself as his gaze seemed to intensify.
As the massive monster continued to walk down the street from a nearby roof top the A class hero Lightning Max tracked his movements via a handheld telescope.
"I see, that's the one that got Stinger." He realized as he lowered the telescope from his face to his lap "But he's the last of them, should I wait for backup?" He wondered before closing his eyes "If it's one on one maybe I can-" He began to debate before stopping mid thought.
Almost as if were a ghost the monster who had just been on the ground below was somehow behind him, but thankfully due to his awareness he was able to react though not in the most collected way.
"AAAAAH! ADOHNFIENFODONFCLWELJRBJBVBPW!" He shouted though due to his surprised stated it was only gibberish before he leapt into the air and delivered one of his trademark kicks to it's face.
"That stings a little..." Sea King spoke with his arms crossed as Lightning Max landed not too far from him "Why would you do this?" He asked.
"Damn it! how'd he get behind me?!" Lightning Max wondered as he took a step back "I was so surprised my voice went crazy, plus my gunpowder charged lightning kick had zero effect! I can't win!" He realized as he took another step back.
"And who might you be?" Sea King asked a look lacking of any kind of remorse stuck to his face.
"I...am the hero called Lightning Max, fight me!" He challenged as he got into a stance.
"Fight you?" Sea King questioned seeming to be amused.
"I'll run for it soon it as soon as-" Lightning Max began to plan out until a powerful force suddenly struck him in his gut.
As if he had teleported in front of him Sea King was suddenly upon him and with his sudden closure of distance did he bring a punch which had enough force to send Lightning Max flying from the rooftop and into an office building that was across the street. Crashing through glass and cubicles alike Lightning Max soon found himself lying on the floor staring up at the ceiling his whole body screaming in pain.
"W-What the hell happened?..." He wondered as the attack had been so fast he hadn't seen it "U-Ugh...I can't feel my body..." He thought as the sound of thunderous footsteps approaching reached his ears.
Slowly a shadow was soon cast over him and with whatever strength he still possessed he looked in front of himself as to see what the shadow belonged to only to find Sea King squatting before him.
"Hehehe..." He snickered as he rest his head in his hand an arrogant and cocky grin present on his face.
"Damn it, arrogant guppy..." Lightning Max taunted as he somehow through the pain managed to get to his feet.
As he now stood before the other who even while squatting was still towering over him Lightning Max knew if he didn't act fast his life would be in even more danger than it already was and so without hesitation he activated the mechanism in his shoe before carrying out another attack.
"LIGHTNING FLYING BACKWARDS ROUNDHOUSE KICK!" He shouted as he landed a blow to the other's face.
Sadly even as the office space filled with the blinding light of his attack's discharge it seemed as though there was no effect once again which resulted in Sea King simply punching him sending him flying out of the building through a wall. Now rendered unconscious as the pain was more than any normal human could handle Lightning Max was swiftly falling to his death unable to save himself. But just as it seemed this hero's life would meet it's tragic end on this day the sounds of footsteps running as well as a metal chain being tugged about filled the air before an unknown savior leapt into the air and saved Lightning Max from his imminent demise. Gently setting him on the ground as debris fell behind them his savior then put a hand to their chest before introducing themselves.
"I'm the S class hero Puri Puri Prisoner." He said as a ray of hearts SOMEHOW began to shine from behind him "I escaped prison, just to see you." He admitted.
"Um excuse us." A voice spoke from behind him.
Slightly surprised that there would be anyone nearby Puri Puri Prisoner turned around to see who it was that had spoken to him only to have his sight fall upon The House Of Evolution's members. Unfortunately for them however Puri Puri Prisoner was NOT present during the attack the association conducted a good while back due to his prison sentence, meaning that given the current threat was a giant fish man his first thought upon seeing these half human half animal hybrids was that they were in cahoots with the other.
"You there." He said as he pointed towards them "Are you responsible for ruining Lightning Max?" He asked as he gestured to the other.
"Wait what?" Bunji asked.
"Don't lie to me now or I'll hurt you even more!" Puri Puri Prisoner warned.
"Look guy we didn't touch anyone." Chikara replied as he raised his hands defensively "We're heroes just like you and we came to deal with the other guy." He explained.
"Oh is that so?" A voice from behind Puri Puri Prisoner asked causing them all to look in it's direction.
Walking out from the dust and smoke the debris had caused was none other than Sea King who upon having Chikara and the others enter his sight couldn't keep his already present smirk of amuse from growing in to a grin.
"What's this? the surface dwellers have made some kind of mockery of the sea folk?" He questioned as he bared his teeth even more "How amusing to think they would consider such horrendous creatures to be even close to OUR level of perfection." He mused.
"WHAT'D YOU JUST SAY?!" Chikara roared knowing well they had just been insulted.
"Chikara calm down!" Ground Dragon urged as he stepped in front of the other.
"My, I feel the strength erupting out of him!" Puri Puri Prisoner exclaimed as he turned back around "You all hang back while I deal with him." He said as he raised a finger to the other "Class A rank eleven sweet Stinger and class A rank twenty Lightning Max, I fancied both of those lovelies, then you show up out of nowhere and ruin them!" He exclaimed as he balled his hand into a fist "Now I might be the lowest in my class but I am still class S unlike those two you've defeated." He explained as he lowered his hand to his side "I'll start things off at half power to gauge how much you can take!" He shouted as his muscles began to flex.
Watching as he let out a power filled yell both Sea King and the others soon saw his whole body bulk up making him get a tad bit bigger in size. Unfortunately as this happened the sweater he had atop of his prisoner's attire stretched beyond it's limits causing it to tear into many different pieces and fall to the ground. Horrified by what just happened the world seemed to go in slow motion for Puri Puri Prisoner before the sudden realization of what he had just done hit him.
"UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! YOU MADE ME RIP THE HAND KNIT SWEATER MY BOYFRIEND MADE FOR ME!, I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU, YOU BASTARD!" He shouted as loud as he was able.
"But YOU'RE the one who ripped it you idiot!" The House of Evolution members thought with a unified sigh.
"Mmm~ a delectable slab of meat prime and tasty, you've wet my appetite!" Sea King exclaimed as he dealt a blow to Puri Puri Prisoner's face.
Taken aback by the force and power of that punch the others couldn't keep themselves from having shocked expressions appear on their faces whilst Sea King had a satisfied look on his. However unlike Stinger and Lightning Max Puri Puri Prisoner was not one to go down after a single punch and so after only a few seconds having passed he returned the favor as he dealt an equally devastating punch to Sea King's face, his expression being one of pure hatred and rage.
"Huh? oh dear." Sea King said though it was a bit muffled as the punch had been so great it caused the left side of his face to somewhat cave in.
Yet before he could continue to express his confusion Puri Puri Prisoner dealt another blow this time an uppercut which sent him back a few feet. As for the others they were still in a state of awe as they had not expected such a display of power to be given.
"I felt that..." Sea King muttered as his face seemed to instantly reconstruct itself doing away with all of the previous damage "Just a little." He said as his cocksure smile soon reappeared.
"I felt that as well...a little." Puri Puri Prisoner replied as he placed a thumb to one of his nostrils as to blow out some blood from the other.
"He's lying." Kamakyuri noted as he stared to the other "He's acting tough but that punch did a lot more damage to him than he's willing to admit." He added.
"From my analysis while it didn't cause any internal damage nor break his jaw it DID succeed in slightly dislocating it, any more direct hits like that and he's at risk of having his skull be shattered." Atomu noted.
"Damn it his punch was stronger than I had expected, even so I must not lose to him! I can't have anymore of my boys so savagely destroyed by this monster!" Puri Puri Prisoner thought as he got into a stance "I have no choice, gotta go all out." He said just as a blinding light shined from his chest "Ready? TRANSFORM!" He shouted as he was encased by a purple glow.
Feeling as though their eyes were about to burst out of their heads in shock the others had nothing to say nor to think as the sight of a now completely nude Puri Puri Prisoner entered their vision.
"PURI PURI PRISONER! ANGEL STYLE!" He shouted as he flexed his biceps his prisoner outfit falling to the ground with his sweat pieces.
Still unable to do anything as the sight of this muscular naked man had them frozen stiff from shock the others could do nothing but continue to spectate with their mouths all hanging open.
"No one's seen my angel style and lived to tell about it fish man." He told the other as he struck yet another pose.
"BECAUSE THEY ALL DIED OF HORROR!" The others thought as they were finally able to conjure at least one thought in response to this spectacle.
"Quite unsightly..." Sea King replied as he gave Puri Puri Prisoner a disapproving look.
"Are those...YOUR LAST WORDS?!" He asked as he leapt high into the air.
Thinking that there was nothing left he could do to shock them further the others soon found themselves proven wrong as SOMEHOW a pair of bright glowing angel wings sprouted from his backside illuminating the area.
"Huh?" Sea King sounded as he too admittedly was caught of guard by it.
"ANGEL RUSH!" Puri Puri Prisoner shouted as he came down towards Sea King and upon reaching him began dealing a rapid barrage of blows.
Screaming like a madman as he punched away while the others could not see what was happening as he was causing a dirt cloud to form around him and Sea King they could tell from sound alone that he was giving it his all and then some.
*Briefly Elsewhere*
"Hm?" Genos sounded as he stopped running and looked towards the city.
"What is it Genos?" Saitama asked as they had all stopped.
After having left the apartment Saitama with the others in tow took off running towards City J, but since the only ones who could really keep up with him and Tatsumaki were Genos, Fubuki, and Mutsuko this meant that King and Kaemon would need to be lifted their with Tatsumaki's aid.
"I'm detecting elevated power levels coming from within the city it is more than likely the Sea King." He explained.
"Or it could be more Sea Folk, how many more are there Kaemon?" Tatsumaki asked as she looked to the other.
"The only other one who could be here since that hero killed them all earlier would be Lord Great White." They answered.
"So it might not even be the Sea King then." Fubuki noted.
"I'm also detecting other power signatures nearby and from my stored readings they seem to belong to the other members of the House of Evolution." He added.
"The doctor must've sent them here to help!" Mutsuko reasoned.
"Well how about you guys go and see if it's the Sea King while I keep looking around." Saitama suggested.
"Shouldn't someone go with you, just in case?" King asked.
Upon saying that question however everyone gave him a quizzical look to which he sighed.
"Yeah I just now realize how stupid that sounded..." He admitted.
"Alright then I guess we'll go check it out." Tatsumaki agreed as she pointed to him "But if you do find Sea King do NOT kill him before I get a chance to!" She warned before she and the others set off.
Simply giving a nod of his head though he was still unsure as to why she seemed so invested in killing him Saitama continued to venture towards the city on his own.
*Back with the others*
" *HUFF* *HUFF* *HUFF* " Puri Puri Prisoner breather as the dirt cloud began to dissipate.
Having given everything he had both Puri Puri Prisoner as well as the others had expected to see a fairly pulverized Sea King either dead on the ground or just barely standing. Unfortunately as the cloud cleared completely they instead saw standing there with his arms in front of him a near pristine Sea King with only a slight discoloartion present on his forearms, as to imply that assault did nothing but lightly bruise him.
"Are you done with your little combo human?" He asked as he began to lower his arms.
Completely stunned at how his attack seemed to be absolutely useless Puri Puri Prisoner now had a new sense of dread fill him.
"Felt that too, just a little." Sea King taunted before retaliating with a bout of blows of his own.
Yet due to the speed at which he sent forth the punch it looked as though almost if by magic he had appeared before Puri Puri Prisoner which caught the others off guard. As for Puri Puri Prisoner he was unable to react as the three swift blows that had been dealt to him took away nearly all of the strength he had causing him to begin falling backwards.
"Hear me." Sea King spoke addressing both Puri Puri Prisoner and the others "The Objective of a combination move is to finish your opponent, each separate attack must be delivered with intent to kill, LIKE THIS!" He shouted before proceeding to unload on the other.
With greater speed and power than what Puri Puri Prisoner had used on him Sea King rapidly punched away at his body causing countless indents to be made in his flesh. As if that weren't enough after but a few seconds of this horrific onslaught Sea King decided to hammer his point in even further by finishing his combo with a powerful kick which sent Puri Puri Prisoner flying straight into the upper floors of a nearby building.
"Isn't this fun?" He asked as he now turned his attention to the others a light rain fall beginning to occur as he did.
Speechless and mortified by his power and speed even Chikara who was the strongest of them all felt himself locked into place unsure as to how he should respond to what he had just seen.
"W-Who are you?" He managed to ask as he knew if he didn't say something it might only anger the other.
"I am the Deep Sea King, as lord of the clan of the sea folk I claim this world as mine to rule." Sea King answered as he gave them a look that lacked any sort of compassion "Do you dare defy me as well? you disgusting abominations?" He asked with a toothy grin.
"W-We are members of the hero's association, as well as The House of Evolution and we were sent here to keep you from killing or hurting anyone!" Bunji answered with bravado though his fear and apprehension were very much so still apparent.
"Ah...gentle rainfall..." Sea King noted as he looked to the sky before looking back to them "Fine then, if you wish to oppose me I'll be more than willing to show you what happens!" He declared as he rushed towards them.
"We're almost there." Genos informed the others as they continued towards the location of the power readings.
"I hope everyone's okay..." Mutsuko admitted unable to keep the worry she had for the others at bay.
"I'm sure they are Mutsuko." Fubuki assured her "If they're all there and fighting together there should be no problem." She reasoned.
However as they were but only a few blocks away Genos suddenly stopped which caught them by surprise.
"What's up Genos?" King asked.
"The...the power readings..." He began as his eyes were widened with shock "They're...disappearing..." He said causing everyone to adorn a look like his.
"Wait what?! what do you mean disappearing?!" Mutsuko asked as she flew in front of him.
Suddenly though before he could even think of way to respond to her in the least upsetting way an explosion happened close by. And it was right where the others were meant to be.
"No no no no no no NO!" She shouted before she took off like a rocket towards the location.
"Mutsuko wait!" Fubuki called after her as they followed behind her.
Ignoring the call of her friend as fear began to fill her being Mutsuko felt tears beginning to form in her eyes as a gruesome thought came to her mind.
"NO! IT'S NOT POSSIBLE! IT'S JUST SOMETHING STUPID AND COINCIDENTAL! THERE'S NO WAY THEY COULD-" She mentally cried only to stop as a horrific sight came into view.
Directly below her on the street where she was hoping with all of her heart to find the others she instead found the street and even the nearby buildings coated with blood and viscera. But the most gut wrenching detail to this scene was what lay in the center which was the beaten and battered bodies of the others all thrown together in a bloodied heap.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" She cried out as she dove down towards them.
As for Genos and the rest they too soon came upon the scene a few moments later all of them with the same horrified and shocked expressions on their faces.
"O-Oh my god..." Fubuki muttered as she was at a loss for words.
"Th-They're all..." King began to say but found himself unable to continue.
"They all had strength that could rival S class..." Genos said in disbelief that they all were so easily bested.
As for Kaemon and Tatsumaki however both weren't able to say even a single word for while Kaemon as the sight slowly burned it's way into their memory for Tatsumaki as she saw how distraught and in anguish Mutsuko was felt her already present blood lust for Sea King grow causing her to ball her hands into fists.
"You better hope Saitama finds you first fish stick..." She said as she balled her fists even tighter "Because if II find you, you'll be BEGGING to die." She added.
And so as the rain began to come down at a more rapid rate the cries and tears of Mutsuko were slowly drown out by it's sound.