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chapter 4: enemy
It's been days since his last run-in with the caped hero who's been persistently tracking his every move. The teen knows he can't win against this particular opponent; behind that vapid exterior lays a tightly leashed power. A power that Genos instinctively knows exists.
The hero must be toying with him.
Genos' fights against the bald man leave him burnt out; almost as if the hero was trying to get Genos to collapse from sheer exhaustion. The cyborg was taking time to recover and strategize. He was on his way to see his Master for new upgrades when he is abruptly cornered by a couple of A-Class heroes.
They got him while his guard was down and his fuel was low; their blows were swift and aimed to kill. His arms had been torn from their sockets; his legs were still attached but hopelessly crushed and useless.
As the heroes were about to deliver the finishing blow, Genos began directing all remaining energy reserves to his Core. He was prepared to self-destruct—hoping the blast would be large enough to cause the demise of the damned do-gooders.
He wasn't prepared to be saved by the Caped Baldy.
"What the hell are you doing?!" Genos seethed from his place on the ground, staring up at the bald man's back as the he inserted himself between Genos and the other bewildered heroes.
"Step aside, Saitama!" The one called Stinger ordered.
"Yeah!" Lightening Max joined in, "We have orders to erase the Demon Cyborg!"
"I don't give a rats ass about your orders." The hero declared. "He's my responsibility. I'll be the one to stop him."
Stinger aimed his weapon at the hero. "Are you siding with the enemy?" He demanded, voice low in warning.
Saitama stood, unyielding.
"He's not an enemy. He's my student."
a/n: thanks so much for all the reviews! they keep this story going! a lot of requests for longer chapters (i'm glad you guys like it) but i'm experimenting with a different writing style so chapters will follow this kind of flow. sorry! feedback appreciated :)