We arrive to a small apartment where a simple looking bald man would reside along with his young cyborg disciple
The man picks his nose while reading what appears to be a manga
This man is the strongest hero alive who has yet to lose any battle
A man who gained his strength through sheer effort
Blood, sweat, and tears all spent to gain unfathomable power
Yet he doesn't yearn for money, fame, or power, but for a good fight
All he wishes is that one day he will find an opponent who can bring out his full potential
But that is a story of another time
In this story he receives his recognition due
By the heroes that make up this society
By the heroes who have gone long enough without knowing the accomplishments of this seemingly meaningless bald man
And that story starts here
"Oi Genos?" Saitama questions while reading his manga.
"Hai Sensei?"
"Today is Friday, right?"
"Yes Sensei. As you've told me, tomorrow will be bargain day at the supermarket and I have already set an alarm in my system. Why?"
"I dunno. I got a feeling something odd is gonna happen soon." Saitama mutters, looking discontent, almost sad.
"Genos goes wide-eyed. Is Saitama Sensei alright? What could cause this great man to feel such discomfort? I shall attempt to rid whatever it is from the premises." The cyborg nods resolutely.
"Sensei, are you alright? Did you perhaps forget something?" Genos worriedly states.
"Huh? Oh, no Genos. It's just… nothing's happened in a while right? We usually get to fight something by now or you get busted up by another monster."
"Sensei is correct… We usually would encounter some sort of problem. Whether it be from the association or from a random monster attack. We've stocked up on groceries, cleared the area of monsters, and have acquired the latest manga for master to read. No problems have arisen. Albeit the aliens that invaded a week ago have surely left their mark. Maybe Sensei wishes for another fight? Gasps. Perhaps it is time for another bout between Sensei and I?"
"Sensei!"
"Hmm?"
"May I request another practice bout from you? I have new weaponry to test and would like your insight on how to improve."
"Huh?"
"Oh crap he's raising the bar again. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned how boring it's been. I mean it isn't even that bad right? Less monsters means less people getting hurt. Ugh. I guess a practice fight wouldn't hurt. Maybe Genos got some sick upgrades?"
"Sure Genos, I'm your teacher after all. Let's go back to the canyon."
"Hai Sensei!"
Genos hastily begins exiting the apartment with Saitama in tow before Genos stops after opening the door
"Ope. Genos you good?" Saitama questions after walking into Genos.
"Saitama Sensei. I believe we have a problem." Genos says with quiet shock.
"What? Do you need something before we go?"
"Not this time Sensei."
Saitama peers over Genos' shoulder and finds that the outside of the apartment has disappeared
Where normally the stairs would be lay a blank white space
Its as if the room itself was transported to another dimension
"Well that's new."
"Certainly Sensei. What do you propose we do?"
"I dunno let's check the place out. See if anyone's here?"
"Brilliant idea Sensei! Such is the wisdom of my Master!"
Sigh
The duo continue to wander around the blank space for what seems to be a long time having long since left behind the apartment room before finding an area with movie seats and a giant screen floating in the air
"Oi Genos. I'm not seeing things right?" Saitama askes slightly surprised.
"Hai Sensei, it appears that we have found a movie theater in this odd domain."
"Hmmm. Let's sit down."
"Sensei? Is that wise?"
"I mean we've been walking around a lot without seeing anything. Might as well just relax and see what happens."
"Very well Sensei. If that is what you wish." Genos reluctantly states.
The duo take two seats in the front row of the wall-less movie theater as the screen suddenly comes to life
"Oh hey. Looks like we get to watch something. Lucky us huh Genos?"
"This is slightly worrisome. While I do not fear that we are in danger due to Saitama Sensei's vast strength, I cannot help but get an eerie feeling from this space. Why were we brought here? Who brought us here? How did it even bring Sensei here? How do we esc-"
"Oi. Genos? Did you turn off or something?" Saitama askes looking slightly worried while snapping his fingers.
"Ah, no Sensei. My apologies, I was merely thinking about our current circumstances. We have been brought against our will into a different dimension and I worry that we may not be able to escape."
"Hmm, you do have a good point. But since we're here we might as well enjoy our little break. Besides, something was bound to happen anyways."
Genos looks on in admiration
"Your ability to remain calm in any circumstance is truly commendable Sensei. I shall learn from this lesson and apply it to any future encounters." Genos exclaims while furiously writing in his notebook.
"There he goes again. How does he always blow things out of proportion? Although, since I've met Genos things have looked slightly better than usual. Not so boring anymore with this guy around."
The screen begins displaying words to the two heroes
The two heroes read the many lines as the words move upward
"Welcome Saitama and Genos. You are the first of the many who will arrive to view a story. This story will be about Saitama. It will follow him on his journey starting slightly before meeting you Genos. The people who will appear shortly will be made up of those you have met and those you have not. This viewing may be used to your advantage to thwart any evil doers in the future. Or perhaps save those with broken souls. Please take the time to obtain free food and refreshments if you wish. The table before you will provide you anything you desire."
A large empty wooden table appears at the front of the theater
"While your abilities are still active and usable I suggest not doing so as you will be unable to escape this area. This message will be shown to the rest of the group a few more times before the viewing begins. Before you ask. I am not inclined to state who or what I am. But you are free to ask any other questions. Depending on what you ask I shall answer truthfully."
After taking in the large amount of information Genos sits while pondering as Saitama gets up to eat some food clearly not having read the rest of the lines after "free food"
"Saitama Sensei's story? Viewing the future? Will Sensei finally be given the glory he deserves? This may be too good to be true. A ruse to trick us into lowering our guard. But if we are truly able to see the future I hope we can obtain information to save more lives. Who knows what sort of events will transpire. If possible I may be able to obtain information on that retched cyborg."
While Genos continues to think Saitama while looking blank is actually also thinking about the words he read
"Huh. So my story? I wonder how much it'll show. I guess I did want recognition, but this is the last way I thought of how I would get it. Maybe there's stronger monsters in the future."
While Saitama is eating and Genos pondering the first group of people arrive to the odd theater
"Hoh? Genos-kun. Saitama-kun? It seems we've become a part of another odd adventure." An old yet wise sounding voice approaches.
This old yet well defined man is Bang. S-Class Rank 3. Well known for his martial arts the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. A technique that perfects the balance of offense and defense
"Silver-Fang?" Genos states in surprise.
"Oi. Baldy. Did you do something this time? Or was it the Cyborg?" A shrill voice appears.
Floating behind Bang is a green haired woman named Tatsumaki. S-Class Rank 2. Terrible Tornado. Despite her looks Tatsumaki is actually an adult and as the name suggests she is an extremely skilled telekinetic user well known for her strength
"Tatsu- Tastum- Takoyaki?"
"How is it that after all this time you still don't know my name!? It's TATSUMAKI! T-A-T-S-U-M-A-K-I! Typical of a B-class nobody" Tatsumaki yells albeit not as loudly compared to what the duo was used to.
"Huh? But I barely know you. Last I checked you smashed Genos into a wall after the alien stuff." Saitama states confused.
"Tornado. If you wish to speak with my Master please do so in a calm manner and without insulting him. Your shrill voice is irritating." Genos sneers.
"WHY YOU INSOLENT BRAT!" Tatsumaki screams angrily.
Genos flinches slightly in preparation for another psychic assault but nothing happens
Bang appears to have his hand out before Tatsumaki
"Bang?" Tatsumaki questions, slightly annoyed at the old hero.
"Now, now. Let's not fight here Tatsumaki-chan. We are heroes first and foremost."
"Well besides that do you idiots know what's going on by any chance?" Tatsumaki questions.
"The screen will most likely answer your questions." Genos replies.
"Hm. This screen you say?" Bang questions.
"How the hell is a screen gonna–"
The screen lights up again this time a little brighter as if to signify its existence
"Oh."
Bang and Tatsumaki begin reading the same lines Saitama and Genos read before finally understanding and sitting down
"We're going to view Saitama-kun's story? Hoho, how interesting."
"Why the hell do we need to watch some B-class' stories? What a waste of time."
"You would do well to treat my Master with respect. He is the greatest hero who has ever lived!" Genos states, frustrated with the Espers irritating presence.
"Oi, Genos, I'm not the greatest hero although I'm glad you think so. I'm sure Tatsu- Tasutm- Tats is also a great hero. So is the old guy."
"It's Silver-Fang to you Baldy!" Tatsumaki screeches.
Genos clenches his teeth in anger
"Ope. Sorry."
"Hoho. No need to worry, Saitama-kun. I don't mind."
The screen continues to light up repeating the same lines
"Has the screen informed either of you when this viewing will begin?" Bang questions.
"Nah. Just said wait for the others and it will begin or something like that." Saitama shrugs.
"Ugh, more waiting. And I have to do it with this Cyborg." Tatsumaki sighs.
"I do not enjoy this situation anymore than you Terrible Tornado. If you prefer you may leave and hopefully never return." Genos spits out venomously.
The two yell at each other while Bang and Saitama try to calm them down
"Oi. Genos. Leave it. Stop messing with Tats."
"Tatsumaki-chan, please behave while we're here. We do not need to fight each other."
Both of them grunt but reluctantly quiet down
After about an hour the rest of the viewers arrive all stating their confusion and wondering why everyone is gathered here
Everyone begins explaining the same events that brought Saitama and Genos into this dimension and after reading the screen also begin wondering who this Saitama person is
After settling, the cast is made up of all the S-Class heroes, Mumen Rider, Garou, Tareo, Bomb, and Fubuki. Each of them having introduced themselves to the others. All of the members have finally sat down and begin to wait for the screen to inform them
The screen then lights up once more
"I would thank you for coming here, but I forced this upon you. Before we begin I will answer any questions and if you wish, you may leave. I do insist that you watch what is about to occur as it can change the very future that you exist in."
Many people grumble but eventually all choose to stay. Whether it it out of curiosity or in order to learn more about this Saitama person their reasons are there
"Who the hell is this Saitama guy?" Metal Bat asks.
"I'm Saitama. Hey." Saitama answers in a bored voice.
"Saitama is a hero who goes unrecognized despite his grand achievements. In terms of shear strength he outclasses the combined power of everyone on Earth including Blast and the Tornado of Terror."
Loud gasps and angry shouts are heard throughout the room except from Genos and Bang. Genos seems to be smiling slightly at the statement.
"Who the hell do you think you are making such baseless accusations about a B-class nobody? How the hell can he beat me let alone Blast!" Tornado all but shouts.
"If Saitama did not follow the path of a hero then your universe would have perished a long time ago."
"Uh. I don't think I would've done that?" Saitama deadpans.
"Hold on. You're telling me this bald simple-minded looking guy is stronger than Blast and the rest of us combined? Atomic Samurai questions.
"Why the heck is everyone pointing out how bald I am."
"That is correct."
"I find this statement illogical." Metal Knight's robot speaks.
"Yeah I agree with Metal Knight. There's no way that egg-head is that strong." Child Emperor exclaims.
"Oi. I'm right here you know." Saitama says, slightly annoyed.
"I demand respect for my Master!" Genos states furiously.
"Genos calm down, it's fine."
"Tornado, do you know if this is true?" A random association employee questions, albeit very skeptical.
"Before you answer that, Tatsumaki. Let it be known to those in this theater that no one has seen this man's strength at its full potential. Not even Garou in his final form"
At this Garou wonders what the screen is talking about
"HELL NO. I'VE ONLY SEEN THIS BALDY ONE TIME AND IT WAS RIGHT AFTER THE ALIEN INVASION! HE CAME OUT OF THE ALIEN SHIP RIGHT WHEN IT LAN…. Wait. He never explained why he was on that stupid ship. And that powerful reading disappeared after the ship came down. There's no way."
"Uh, Tornado?" Darkshine questions.
"Oi Baldy." Tornado turns in her chair to look at the man.
"Hm? What's up, Tats?"
"First of all, do not call me that. My name is Tatsumaki. Second, what were you doing on that ship when it landed?" Tornado questions with slight irritation.
"Huh? Oh I was fighting some of the alien weirdos. Then I fought the boss or something. He was pretty strong."
The room then bursts into conversation as the statement quickly draws the questioning of everyone in the room
"The hell? He was pretty strong? What kind of response is that? Is the screen really telling the truth or are we all getting a curtain pulled over our heads? That strength I felt was not normal. Sure I could've handled it. Maybe. But he thinks the enemy was only pretty strong?"
"Oi Screen. How much of the future are we going to see?" Zombie Man questions.
"You will see approximately 1-2 years into the future from the starting point. I believe you all recall the "Vaccine Man" attack."
"Are you speaking of the Dragon level Monster defeated by King?" Stitch wonders out loud.
"Oh crap. Is this Saitama guy the one who killed it? Are they gonna find out I'm a fraud?. Shit, shit, shit." The invulnerable King in reality was an otaku with no power. He stands as the strongest man on Earth within the hero association.
"Correct. The "Vaccine Man" was an incredibly strong foe. Albeit defeatable by the likes of Blast or Tatsumaki. I doubt anyone else would have faired well."
"I got a question." Garou speaks out.
Garou decided to play things safe as he had not started hunting anyone of importance yet. And since the old man Bang is present he chose to rein in his killing instincts
"Speak, young Garou."
"Why am I here? I get why the heroes were brought here, but what need do you have for me to watch this silly viewing? I got things to do."
"Like I said. You are free to leave."
Garou is about to speak out again before he gets cut off
"But you are here because of your integral role in the downfall of the hero association. And to fix your broken soul."
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN DOWNFALL OF THE HERO ASSOCIATION!?" A random employee questions frantically.
"I shall only inform you of the bare minimum. Garou if not stopped will end up destroying the entire world and kill all of the heroes within your association."
"BULL SHIT! LIKE I'D EVER LIKE A STUPID BRAT KILL US LET ALONE ME!"
"In Garou's final form he becomes strong enough to kill Blast."
Everyone lets out shocked gasps while Tatsumaki sits in her seat wide eyed and full of fear
"Somethings wrong. If the stupid screen is telling us this then there's got to be a but."
The S-class, minus Bang, begin to stand up prepared to end Garou here and now
Suddenly everyone is forced to sit. Even those who weren't standing
Many angered shouts are heard at the sudden removal of their motor functions
"OI SCREEN WE GOTTA TAKE CARE OF THIS BASTARD NOW! WHY ARE YOU STOPPING US!?" Metal Bat screams out.
"Metal Bat is right. Letting such evil go undone is irrational for us as the heroes of society." Puri Puri prisoner states in silent anger.
"None of you will do anything until you return to your world. You've been brought here to bring light to Saitama's curse and to fix broken people. Do not question me, I will not tolerate it."
The members of the cast shiver slightly (except Saitama) at the implications
"Screen. I wish to inquire with you over a certain matter. Privately." Metal Knight's robot speaks over the silence.
A silence surrounds everyone
A voice is heard by only Metal Knight
"Very well. Speak to me. None of them can hear you."
"Will my identity stay hidden? I understand that I am unable to stop you, but I wish to prepare in case of such a scenario."
"Your identity will not come into question nor will anyone find out where you reside."
"Thank you."
Sound returns to the theater
"Metal Knight. What did you ask the screen?" Drive Knight questions slightly suspicious of the Old inventor.
"I am not entitled to answer your questions."
"Are their any other questions?"
"I got one. Can ya bring my sister here? I don't wanna leave her alone." Metal Bat asks.
"Time is frozen outside of this zone. Once you return it will resume. Do not worry over your younger sister Metal Bat."
"Che. Alright then. Go ahead, start the damn show."
Before anyone can suggest anything else the screen begins to brighten
"Very well. Let us start with the first episode of this series. This viewing will play out like an average t.v show and you will be the "characters" within it."
"This is pretty cool huh, Genos?" Saitama asks in slight wonder.
"Hai Sensei. I cannot wait to see your accomplishments come to light." Genos responds excitedly.
The screen starts to blacken then bursts in color showing the viewers a sight to behold
