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The screen blackens before brightening in color much to the chagrin of the cast
"It's been five days since I debuted as a professional hero. There haven't been any serious incidents so far. However, for some reason Genos is staying at my house." Saitama can be heard thinking to himself while looking at Genos writing in his notebook.
"What are you writing over there?"
"I'm recording the details of your lessons and training regimen." The notebook is revealed to show a simple drawing of Saitama sitting and reading manga with calculations covering the edges.
"Pfh. Tin-can, you can't be serious right?" Tatsumaki scoffs at the cyborg in a semi joking manner.
Genos just gives her a confused look
"Good lord you are." Tatsumaki's face goes from humorous to deadpan while smacking her face.
"Why are you surprised? It's Genos you're talking about." Saitama mutters while dreadfully hoping Genos doesn't comment on his next inner thoughts.
"Crap. He's raising the bar again… I can't think of a single thing I can teach the guy. I feel bad, like I'm scamming him or something. Come on, think. Or just make up some techniques or a spiritual theory. Bah, strength training is all I've got! I know Genos won't be satisfied with that, plus the dude's a cyborg!" Saitama increasingly gets more stressed as he lets his inner dialogue continue.
Everyone in the theater gives Saitama a funny look before choosing not to comment
Meanwhile, Genos just sits rigidly in his seat with no visible expression
"... G-Genos?" Saitama looks over to his disciple mentally preparing for the questions.
Genos looks down at his lap with a neutral face before turning to look at Saitama and giving a small smile. "I figured that much Master. You do not need to feel ashamed, for I have chosen to follow you for reasons greater than you imagine." Genos cryptically responds while easing Saitama from his mental burden.
"Alright… I still feel bad though…" Saitama, while relieved, can't help but think to himself over the cyborg's reply.
"By the way, at the seminar they said if you're a Class C hero and you have no hero activity for a week, your name will be removed from the Hero Registry. Will you be all right, Master?"
"They said that?!" Saitama gives a mixed look of surprise and worry.
"Yes." Genos responds with a nod.
"Man, you really suck at paying attention to important things!" Metal Bat laughs out at the Bald man's plight while smacking his leg.
"Since when did you ever pay attention?" Zombie Man retorts while smirking as the previously obnoxious Metal Bat was now sneering at him.
"But I was watching TV and there wasn't anything going on." Saitama gives a worried look.
"The news only reports major incidents, like natural disasters, terrorism and dangerous monsters. You always fight the most powerful enemies, so you probably do not know it, but Class C heroes primarily take care of purse snatchers, robberies and random attacks."
Saitama's face continuously grows more concerned with each sentence Genos finishes
"With Class C so full of heroes, to survive they must actively look for cases to resolve. I hear many of them get discouraged and change careers. Like a salesman doing cold calls, nothing will come your way without legwork."
"This is no time to be reading manga!" Saitama suddenly shouts as he begins putting his hero suit on.
"So we're going?" Genos questions.
"I think you're gonna do more harm than good Genos." Metal Bat stares at the somehow smart yet dense cyborg with a deadpan look.
"With your presence at any of the fights, the credit would most likely go to you rather than some random hero." Child Emperor comments as he points at Saitama.
"You stay here! If I'm with a Class S hero, a Class C like me won't get any credit!" Saitama continues his scramble at putting on his hero costume.
"But as your disciple—"
Suddenly Saitama formulates an idea and gains a confident look. "Genos, from the beginning my intense desire to be a hero was what drove me to strength training. That's how I made it this far. For you, perhaps things will change if you aim higher as a hero. Frankly speaking, you're a cyborg, so training your body won't do. Instead, a change in mindset may lead you to greater strength."
"Damn, I'm just making all this crap up…"
"Man you really are just mooching off the tin-can." Tatsumaki grins as Saitama flinches.
"I'm sure that I informed you that I decided to do all that I do of my own volition. So please do not pester my Master." Genos heats up, finally having been fed up with the short espers shenanigans.
Saitama rolls his eyes while patting the short tempered roommate. "Genos, it's fine. Just ignore her."
Genos sighs and sits down while Tatsumaki gains anger marks, but says nothing
"Stupid Baldy. Don't tell your maid to ignore me! Wait. DON'T IGNORE ME EITHER!" Tatsumaki glares holes into Saitama's head.
"Why is sister so amicable when it comes to Saitama? Maybe if I were to get him to join my group we'd finally get one over her…" Fubuki ponders as she observes her sister's interactions while completely missing her anger. Somehow.
Saitama looks over to a book made by King. "So…in other words, it's not about having raw power or technique; it's about training your mind. To do that, you must first fight your way through the professional hero industry. Aim to break into the top ten of the Class S heroes. That will be your goal for now."
"He bought that book? That's so embarrassing. Why did I make that book?" Unbeknownst to the people sitting next to King, he began fidgeting in embarrassment.
Genos looks up with determination in his eyes. "I understand. I will try!"
"He bought it… Sweet." Saitama walks out the door with barely concealed relief.
"Despite your method of reaching such a goal to set for Genos-kun, I must admit it is not a bad idea." Bang muses.
"I hate to agree, but it's a promising way to set your eyes higher which can improve growth." Atomic Samurai mutters.
"Oh. Uh… thanks?" Saitama responds in slight confusion.
A frantic Saitama is seen blasting through the city, blowing wind all about
"After that, I sped around town. While frantically looking for bad guys… I ran. And ran. And ran. But! The city was quiet!" A tired defeated Saitama is seen bent over, panting.
"Baldy, you're gonna scare people like that. I wouldn't be surprised if someone called a hero on you, idiot!" Tatsumaki bickers at Saitama while the hero gives a look of surprise at how she was completely right.
"Does Tats have future vision or something?" Saitama ponders while completely ignoring the esper.
Tatsumaki just stares at Saitama having expected some sort of response, but was met with a blank faced Baldy currently wondering if she could tell the future
Growing irritated Tatsumaki floats up and flys over to Saitama, causing the others to tense up before she merely slaps the Bald hero in the back of his head
"Oi, what was that for Tats?" Saitama looks behind him at the floating esper.
"STOP IGNORING ME!" Tatsumaki all but screeches out.
"Sorry sorry. I was just wondering. Do you have like future sight or something?" Saitama questions.
Tatsumaki loses her anger as she becomes confused at the sudden question
"What? No?" Tatsumaki responds curtly.
"Oh. Ok, lucky guess then." Saitama, without explaining, just mutters to himself before turning back to the screen.
"Haigh. Never mind." Tatsumaki looks like she's about to slap him again for ignoring her once more but just floats back to her seat, too annoyed to continue an argument with the densest material on Earth.
"Ok yeah something is wrong with Tornado." Metal Bat whispers to Zombie Man.
"Well whatever it is, I prefer this version of her over the other one." Zombie Man replies quietly while rolling his eyes.
"I give up… Just one more day left. Guess I'll head home. I'll leave tomorrow's problems to tomorrow's me." Saitama mutters to himself while turning to leave.
THE FOLLOWING DAY
The camera pans to a distraught Saitama. "It's quiet today too! There's nothing to do! I'm gonna lose my registration!"
Suddenly a kunai is thrown toward Saitama as he turns and catches it nonchalantly
Sonic has appeared once more before Saitama looks on in recognition. "Hey! You're that guy… What was it? 'Seed-on-the-Ground…'? No wait, 'Lost-and-found…'? Jack-o'-lantern Panic!" Saitama appears happy to have finally gotten a correct answer.
"How has this guy not gotten the name down yet? He's met him like 3 different times." Garou wonders aloud to himself.
"Sensei, would you like me to help you memorize names better?" Genos questions.
"Nah, it's ok. I'll get it eventually." Saitama waves his hand in dismissal.
Everyone rolls their eyes at that, knowing full well he would never remember the name
"It's Speed-o'-Sound Sonic." Sonic holds an annoyed look.
"I've finally found you, Saitama. Today is the day we—" Sonic gets cut off before he can continue.
"Hey sorry, I'm busy. See you 'round.." Saitama turns to leave, dismissing Sonic completely.
Sonic suddenly becomes enraged, angered at being ignored too easily. "Huh? You think… you can run from me?!" Sonic unsheathes his sword and dashes forward, intent on delivering a slash at Saitama's head.
In the blink of an eye Saitama intercepts the sword by biting it and shattering the blade to pieces
"Really Baldy? You could have done anything, but you chose to bite the sword?" Tatsumaki gives Saitama an, are you serious, look.
"What? It did the job." Saitama shrugs at the esper.
"You do know that blade has probably come into contact with a lot of blood, right?" Child Emperor questions.
Saitama wears a disgusted look on his face. "Gross. I didn't think of that."
"Sonic most likely cleans his blade regularly so you need not worry over such trivial matters." Flashy Flash mutters out.
"Some extra iron never hurt anybody." Pig God commented.
"I don't think that's how you're supposed to… never mind." Tank Top Master chooses not to finish his sentence.
Sonic looks flabbergasted. "What the—? I didn't see what happened. His face should have been sliced open, but the blade…"
"I told you…I'm busy. Plus I'm pissed, so anyone in my way… gets punched." Saitama reveals a furious face, with intent to punish.
"That still gives me the heebie jeebies." A bunch of the cast shiver at the sight of an angry Saitama.
"That's him! He's very, very dangerous. Please stop him." A random lady points toward the two as a tank top wearing hero appears.
"So you're the offender, eh?! Well, the hero Tank Top Tiger is here now!"
"It's going to take more than some nobody to deal with Sonic. Or perhaps Saitama will grow a brain." Flashy Flash mutters under his breath.
"Hopefully your member doesn't get hurt Tank Top." Puri Puri Prisoner speaks to Tank Top Master in an hopeful tone.
"Yes. I hope he did not bite off more than he could chew." Tank Top Master mutters, slightly doubtful of his disciples strength.
"Hero? Sonic, they think you're some sort of criminal." Saitama laughs.
"Baldy. HE IS A CRIMINAL!" Tatsumaki shouts in frustration at the stupidity of the Bald hero.
"Wait really? I just thought he wanted to test some of his moves." Saitama responds in surprise.
"Sonic would not be happy about that statement." Flashy Flash deadpans as he imagines a whole scenario.
"Yes. Speed-o'-Sound Sonic is a high priority criminal not meant to be dealt with by the lower classes of heroes." Metal Knight states.
"Oh. Who woulda thought?" Saitama's face blanks as he begins to sweat.
"Any sane person yah dunderhead." Metal Bat chuckles out.
"Uh oh. Am I gonna get fired for not dealing with Sonic? Maybe they'll let me off with a warning…"
Saitama snickers while pointing at Sonic. "Maybe getting tossed in a cell will cool off your hot—"
The tank top wearing hero interrupts Saitama while putting a hand on his head. "She means you, cue ball."
"Huh?" Saitama wears a face of absolute bewilderment.
Tatsumaki smacks her face while groaning. "Why am I surprised?"
Tank Top Master begins sweating. "Surely he wouldn't?"
"Pfhh they really called him out and not the ninja with a sword? Some hero that guy!" Garou laughs to himself.
"Cue ball. That's a good one." Zombie Man smirks.
"What do yah think Baldy?" Metal Bat laughs along with Zombie Man.
Saitama just sighs at his new co-workers' antics while rubbing his brows. "Just keep the name calling to a minimum." At the same time Saitama puts a hand on Genos' raised and heated arm cannon.
"He's been running around town with this scary look on his face since yesterday!"
"But I'm a hero too!" Saitama looks on in dismay at the situation, desperately trying to clear the misunderstanding.
Tank Top Tiger gives a look of disbelief. "I've never heard of a hero like you."
"So what? I just started!" Saitama yells in annoyance.
"In any case, you're causing problems for everyone. If you're really a hero, then don't go around frightening people. You're hurting all the other heroes' reputation."
"Hey isn't that Tank Top Tiger?"
"Oh yeah, it is Tank Top Tiger."
"No way!"
"Awesome, he's the real deal!"
Tatsumaki wears a look of disdain. "Calling himself a hero? Pathetic trash." She then glares at Tank Top Master. In fact, a few people give Tank Top Master a glare.
Genos also begins giving Tank Top Master a death stare while fully aware it wasn't actually him who insulted his Master. "You would do well to teach your disciples a lesson in manners."
The associates behind the heroes were discussing silently about the problem with lower ranked heroes who were instigating others
Tank Top Master stands up quickly. "Saitama. I sincerely apologize for my students' actions. He will receive a heavy reprimanding when I get to him. Please forgive my inadequacy."
"Huh? Oh it's fine man don't worry about it. Don't go too hard on the guy." Saitama responds nonchalantly, having quite literally forgotten about the whole thing.
"I suggest lecturing your other disciples as well due to this one not being the only one to antagonize my Master." Genos seethes out venomously at remembering the hazing incident.
"Ah. Genos must be referring to what happened after the meteor." Bang simply wonders about how the outcome of said event could have gone differently.
Tank Top Master gulps while nodding vigorously, silently cursing his egotistical students and his incapability of teaching them
Tank Top Tiger smirks while waving. "Even Class C heroes get recognized if they're in the top."
"So how about it, new guy? Wanna go a little wild here and make me look good?" Tank Top Tiger wears a smug and proud face.
"How uncouth." Fubuki scowls at the goading of the tank top wearing hero.
"Man, that guy has such a punchable face." Garou cracks his knuckles.
"If only he knew how hard the Baldy could punch." Zombie Man chuckles out.
"The guy would shit his pants." Metal Bat laughs loudly while gripping his bat tightly for some reason.
"Is that man child really a member of your co-workers' group?" Bomb questions his brother in disbelief.
"Sadly. Yes." Bang mutters, slightly abashed.
Tank Top Master sinks further into his seat while also becoming more disappointed in both himself and his disciples
"Exploding Shuriken." Tank Top Tiger gets hit with the exploding projectiles and falls to the ground in a smoking heap.
A large portion of the cast grin and smile at the egotistical hero getting what he deserves while Tank Top Master just mutters to himself
"Tank Top Tiger?!"
"Is this really happening?"
"What are you doing, Sonic?" Saitama questions Sonic in a serious tone as he stares at the hero laying on the pavement.
"He was interfering, so I put him to sleep."
"Hey, call a hero!"
"A hero!"
"Run!"
The crowd begins running away at the sight of a downed hero and evil villain
"Saitama… So you too have become one of these worthless 'heroes?'"
Garou quirks an eyebrow at the ninja's way of thinking. "At least we can agree on something."
"Then all I have to do is create a situation where you have no choice but to fight me, Saitama the Hero! Hail of Carnage!"
Sonic leaps into the air and begins throwing many exploding shurikens at the surrounding buildings causing rubble to fall
"Hey! Cut it out!"
"Saitama, come stop me! You're a hero! I'll kill them all!"
The camera pans to a crying child about to get crushed by a random car before Saitama intervenes
"Damn it. Can't everyone just let me do my job? I don't have time for this! I gotta find a bad guy to take down. A bad guy?" As Saitama stops the car he suddenly looks up at Sonic.
"Sensei…" Genos mutters in embarrassment.
"You're the strongest idiot I've ever had the displeasure of meeting." Tatsumaki smacks her face again causing a red mark to form from the repetitive slaps.
"He was actively causing destruction and danger to the populace. How did you not put two and two together?" WatchDog Man questions, slightly baffled.
"Uh…" Saitama seems to be unable to respond after watching the footage, now realizing that yes, he was kinda dumb.
"If you're not coming, I'll go to you!"
"I'm right here." Saitama, in the blink of an eye, warps up to Sonic and karate chops the back of his head into the pavement below.
Many members of the cast wince at the hit, having created a Sonic sized crater
"I wonder if this will count as work?" Saitama floats down as he wonders aloud.
The scene changes to the inside of a hero association building
"The man apprehended in City Z by the Class C hero is suspected of being involved in several heinous crimes, including assassination." A poofy haired man reads out loud as he stares at his computer.
"City Z… What's the status of the investigation I requested?" The bearded worker from previous meetings questions.
"The one for the ghost town?" A young girl questions in response.
"Yes."
An image of two heroes, Golden Ball and Spring Mustachio, are shown. "Let's see… We've submitted an official request."
"Well now, doesn't that sound interesting." The camera quickly pans over to reveal a certain short esper everyone is familiar with.
"Finally! Took long enough for me to appear." Tatsumaki smirks in satisfaction at finally being on screen. For some odd reason.
"For someone who didn't wanna watch you really seem interested in being on screen." Saitama mutters with a humorous smile.
A bunch of heroes, who could protect themselves, and some associates snicker at the remark
"W-what NO! I just… SHUT UP! STUPID BALDY!" Tatsumaki, flustered, reverts to her oldest trick in the book. Yelling.
"Jeez Tats, I was just joking, no need to yell." Saitama covers his ears during the vocal assault.
Tatsumaki simply hmphs while the rest of the audience stays silent as they dare not test her patience
"Want me to go?"
"Tornado? Where'd you come from?"
"Why? Aren't I allowed in here?" Tatsumaki responds in an annoyed tone.
The bearded worker sweats. "Of course. But for City Z, the investigation is just a formality."
"What? You think I'm not good enough?" Objects begin to float as a green hue covers the room.
"Not at all. The Association decided that this was not a Class S matter." Another associate walks in carrying sheets and files.
"Yes, exactly right."
"You'd better tell me if you find anything that looks like it can fight."
"Hey. Do you think you guys could also tell me if there's anything cool to fight?" Saitama turns around to question one of the associates.
"Don't bother, Baldy. They're never worth the challenge." Tatsumaki sighs in boredom.
"Aw. Alright." Disappointedly, Saitama turns back around.
Tatsumaki floats over to the door before sighing. "It'd be so much faster if I just went myself. You're such an idiot."
The camera switches to a creature's humanoid foot
The monster appears to have kelp all over its head that stretches down its body
CITY A – HERO ASSOCIATION HQ
"Reports have come in from each location being investigated. First is Watchdog Man, Class S hero, investigating City Q. Nothing unusual."
"Nothing unusual?"
"That's right."
"That's hard to believe. We all know City Q is a hot zone with more casualties and monsters than any other area."
"Knowing him, I'm sure he's implying that, 'Whatever occurs, I'll be able to take care of it.'"
An image of Watchdog Man on top of a mountain of monster corpses is shown. "Though he has focused his efforts on City Q, his track record at monster elimination is top-notch."
"Class S heroes don't pay much attention to details."
"Too much of a hassle man." Metal Bat groans out like a child not wanting to do homework.
"You guys are ridiculous. Just file your reports." Child Emperor rolls his eyes, seemingly forgetting he has computers do it for him.
"They're not cut out for writing reports."
"Next, City W. Class A hero Heavy Kong reports: Nothing unusual."
"For City H, reports from Mushroom, Class B, and Horsebone, Class C: Nothing unusual."
"For City D, Lightning Genji, Class A: Slow restoration after the devastation caused by the gigantic creature aside, nothing unusual."
Everyone just stares at Saitama as he sinks into his seat
"Sorry. I'll be more careful." Saitama mutters in apology while attempting to avert eye contact.
"Cities B and D both sustained extensive damage."
"The Association took a lot of heat for that."
"In order to prevent more such disasters, we must detect any covert activity that could threaten the community."
"Well, this investigation was requested for that express purpose. But early detection of monsters is proving difficult."
"City F, Class A hero, 'Snakebite' Snek. Hammerhead, former leader of the Paradiser terrorist group, has been spotted in a suit and tie. Further investigation is being conducted."
"I cannot believe he actually went to get a job." Metal Bat stutters out in surprise.
"I mean, did you see what Saitama did to him? He's lucky he survived the encounter with the Bald menace." Zombie Man retorts.
"You guys made another joke? What is it with people and creativity these days?" Saitama mumbles as Metal Bat jabs his finger at Zombie Man while laughing.
Meanwhile darkshine just has a smile of reassurance on his face as a singular tear escapes his eye comically
"No other reports."
"What of City Z?
"I hear rumblings of a potential disaster brewing in the abandoned area there."
"No reports available. However, two highly capable Class A heroes have been sent to the area to investigate."
The camera swaps to the two mentioned heroes
"Here we are in City Z."
CLASS A, RANK 33 – SPRING MUSTACHIO
"Shall we begin our little inquiry?"
CLASS A, RANK 29 – GOLDEN BALL
"Yeah, let's get on with it."
"Those two are the ones you sent? Good lord." Tatsumaki sighs out while dramatically falling further into her seat.
"What are their powers?" Saitama questions the almighty Genos dictionary.
"Spring Mustachio is a capable swordsman and Golden Ball is a sharpshooter who uses specialized bullets fired from a slingshot Master." Genos quickly explains, excited that his Master asked him a question.
"Wow, that's pretty cool. Actually what are your guy's powers? I know Tats has psychic stuff." Saitama turns around with a curious look.
Surprisingly, all chaos erupts as some of the S-Class begin to boast about their powers like children bragging to an adult
Saitama covers his ears, attempting to mitigate the sound. "Uh guys? One at a time?"
After a brief explanation from a majority of the heroes minus a few, the now overloaded Saitama regrets asking his question
"That's all pretty cool. I just punch stuff, but you guys have actual powers." Saitama muses.
The entire audience deadpans at his ironic statement
"Baldy. You literally punch dragon level monsters into oblivion. That's more impressive than whatever these bozos can do." Tatsumaki points at the rest of the heroes with a lot of them scowling at her.
"Eh, but you guys get to have that thrill. Sure it's nice to be strong… but being too strong isn't all what people make it out to be." A somber Saitama mutters out, causing the cast to become surprised at his sudden sadness.
"I'm sure you know that idiot." Tatsumaki mumbles out while rolling her eyes, yet also holding a softer tone.
"Saitama-kun. Perhaps you could find other ways to feel that thrill? Have you tried experimenting with other hobbies?" Bang attempts to help Saitama with his inner thoughts.
"Eh. I don't really know. A lot of the thrilling hobbies don't give me the thrills. For well, you know, obvious reasons." Saitama sighs out.
"Do you want to fight me in video games?" King questions in his usual King fashion, surprising everyone in the room, having forgotten his presence.
"Oh. Actually that doesn't sound too bad. You any good?" Saitama looks sort of happy at the possibility of something exciting.
"I'm ranked #2 in the fighting game Lethal Action. And a few other games." King smirks as the other S-Class heroes just wonder about King's hobbies.
"Sweet. I'll have you know I used to be really good at Lethal Action." Saitama smiles slightly.
"You'll never need another challenge once you face me." King proudly declares.
Meanwhile everyone continues to reel at the fact that the mighty King plays video games
"Alright, you may have your matches after the viewing. Please continue."
"Ope, sorry about that." Saitama turns back around to face the screen.
"City Z is quite expansive, but further ahead lies the uninhabited area we were told about. Compared with other areas, City Z has an abnormally high rate of monster-related incidents."
A sign with warnings plastered on it is shown
"The frequency has been gradually increasing over the past 10 years, while the last few have seen more and more highly advanced monsters appearing. The residents have entirely fled for the city center."
"I know all that. The place is a real ghost town, just with the water and electricity still intact, yeah?"
"On the lookout for a cheap house?"
"Come off it. People say something real nasty's living 'round here. Even you must've heard."
"Wait, don't you both live in the ghost town?" Child Emperor questions in realization.
"Uh, yeah we do, why?" Saitama responds with confusion.
"What about all the… nevermind. He probably doesn't even notice the monsters." Child Emperor just shakes his head at the absurdity.
"I must ask. Have you noticed anything unusual in your 3 years of living there?" Stitch questions Saitama.
"Hmmm. Yeah no I got nothing. Even back when I had regular strength, things seemed pretty normal." Saitama responds after thinking for a couple of seconds.
Stitch just sighs. "Very well. Please let us know if you come across anything."
"Will do boss man." Saitama nods while throwing a finger gun lazily.
"But of course. I assume that's why we have been assigned this investigation.
"Once we hit the abandoned area, we better be ready to fight."
"Indeed, we mustn't let our guard down."
"But, why here? Why the increase in monsters here?
"That's the mystery. Many theories have been advanced, but my own is this: A colony of monsters here is naturally producing more of them. Or perhaps a queen exists, birthing more of her kind."
The two heroes pause as they find a gaping hole in the middle of the road before moving on
"Of course I have no proof yet, but there is something to this ghost town… Or rather, something in it. Of that you can be sure."
The scene quickly switches to Genos within Saitama's apartment
"The proximity alarm?"
The camera pans back to the two heroes
"If we can hunt down this mysterious being, we'll go straight to the top of the rankings.
"That's true."
"So do most of the heroes in the association only care about rank or?"
"That well… no? Most of them do, but there are a few who truly have a hero's drive." Sekingar answers, unsure of his own words.
"Pfh. They only care about rank, that's why they stay where they are." Tatsumaki states surely while Fubuki just eyerolls.
"Well I know a few heroes who do it because they want to and not for rank. You included you know." Mumen Rider comments reassuringly.
"Heroes are all the same. You lot aren't different from the rest. No matter what you think." Garou mutters not loudly enough for the others to hear.
"We can't let Mr. Amai Mask remain first for—"
The duo quickly turn at hearing a pair of footsteps
"– Something's there?!" The two simultaneously wonder in surprise.
"Was that a monster?"
"No way to be sure… But it's hard to imagine a human still living in these conditions. Let's pursue it!"
The duo quickly sprint in the direction of the supposed monster
The camera once again moves to show the viewers Genos wearing a pink apron while cleaning the toilet.
Everyone immediately busts out laughing minus Genos and Saitama, the latter slightly embarrassed at the situation
"Y-YOU R-REALLY CLEAN HIS BATHROOM!" Tatsumaki, unable to contain her laughter, stutters her sentence out.
"You look ridiculous wearing that Genos. Are you not embarrassed?" Drive Knight questions, seemingly gaining emotions at the sight of his robotic co-worker wearing an apron like a maid.
"Genos looks so unscary when he's wearing an apron." Metal Bat finally settles down while snickering to Zombie Man.
"Yeah agreed." Zombie Man continues to chuckle at the sight.
"Mr. Genos wearing aprons?" Tareo asks, slightly confused at the sight.
"I simply wear what I need to in order to fulfill my duties as a disciple. There is no need to feel shame when there is no reason to." Genos firmly responds to all the boisterous laughter.
"Neh. Genos, I think they're right. It's kinda wrong for me to have you doing all the chores. Let's split the work." Saitama mumbles in an embarrassed tone.
"Master. I am perfectly capable of doing all the chores! Do you find my work ethic unreliable?" Genos questions in slight dismay.
"No No. Genos, since it's my apartment, having you do all the work is wrong so let me just do half and you do half alright? Keep things fair. It has nothing to do with how well you work, man." Saitama waves his hand in denial at Genos' doubts.
"Very well Sensei. I will do half." Genos says, almost dejectedly.
Meanwhile the entire cast just continues laughing at the two heroes trivial matters
"Would be nice if our disciples were so willing ey?" Atomic Samurai muses to Bang.
Bang lets out a hearty laugh. "Indeed."
"Seems they are not after us." Genos turns back to cleaning the toilet.
The camera pans back to a familiar street with a familiar kombu/kelp monster
"Can this be the place I heard about? Sure don't seem like it… Aw man, I came all this way. Isn't anyone around?"
The two heroes turn the corner to find the monster talking to itself
"A monster. It popped up out of nowhere. Golden Ball, are you ready?"
"Hell yes."
"Victory to the swift!" Golden Ball yells out as he pulls back his combat slingshot loaded with a, well, golden ball.
"Hey, people!" The monster turns to look at the two.
"I can blast through a 20 mm steel plate with one of my shape-memory golden bullets! Eat this!"
Golden Ball fires his weapon as the seemingly useless ball transforms into a sharp deadly looking bullet, only for it to do nothing as the monster slaps it away easily
"Aw. That was kinda a let down. Was expecting a little more from a slingshot dude." Saitama muttered downcast.
"Seriously Baldy. I don't know if your expectations are too high or too low." Tatsumaki sighs out while rubbing her head with a pained expression.
Golden Ball wears a shocked face. "He flicked it away like nothing."
Suddenly, some kelp from a sewer line wraps around Golden Balls leg and drags him through then slams him into a building, completely incapacitating him
"Golden Ball!"
Spring Mustachio jumps back from the kelp monsters attack then brings out a handkerchief
In a surprising display of elegance the handkerchief turns into a fencing sword sabre
"Woah, that was pretty cool. Hey Genos, you know how he did that by any chance?" Saitama looks on with shock and a hint of excitement.
Genos, just as equally surprised, responds shortly." I-I do not Master. That ability did not appear in the database."
As the kelp rushes forward, Spring Mustachio takes a stance and parries all of the attacks
"He's trained well. Good footing and awareness. A little flashy, but still well done. Though, he'll probably lose this." Atomic Samurai thinks to himself while smirking and grading his friend's protege.
"Sloppy. He'll lose." Flashy Flash also thinks to himself.
"Oh. So he's another swordsman with cool tricks. Still pretty neat." Saitama ponders over his now lost excitement.
"Wow!" The monster seemed surprised at the level of skill.
Suddenly Spring Mustachio stomps his foot down as his sword bends and twists into a spring like shape with the sharp tip pointed forward. "Tomboy…thrust!" The blade quickly extends impaling nearby objects, but misses the kelp monster
(No seriously, how does that blade bend like that? Ik its anime logic, but still)
"Woah ok that was definitely something else. Hey Samurai guy can you do that too?" Saitama turns in his seat and questions with curiosity.
"Uh. No, but my technique allows for me to cut at the atomic level. Not something any swordsman can do." Atomic Samurai, slightly surprised at being spoken to by the Bald hero misses the improper title he was given.
"That's pretty cool too." Saitama turns back to view the screen while muttering to himself as he ponders over the other hero's abilities that he was informed of previously.
"It slipped past my Tomboy?"
"Not bad." One of the monster's kelp appendages is revealed to have a hole in it.
"Those tentacles… From the way they react, they're tough as steel. A monster that can use its infinite number of tentacles like steel whips… Such power! I must call in reinforcements from the Association." Spring Mustachio pulls out an associate transponder and contacts the association behind his back.
"May I ask if you were born in this neighborhood?"
"Nah, I'm from out of town. I heard a bunch of crazy strong monsters were all getting together here. Looks like it was just a rumor though."
A few eyebrows raise at the possible rumor
"Is it the Baldy? Or is there something lurking in City Z?" Tatsumaki ponders the thought briefly.
"Crazy strong monsters? Huh. I hope I run into them." Saitama wonders about what fights could be in store for him.
"We should not disregard the possibility that the rumor could be true." An associate whispers to Stitch.
"I agree. I did ask Saitama to keep us informed, but... something tells me that they won't run into any trouble." Stitch deadpans at the idea of either one of the heroes living in City Z making a good report.
"We could send Tornado? She could be interested in the possibility of a large group of monsters." The association woman who helped the bearded worker from before speaks up.
"You want to send Tornado from City A to City Z on a rumor? Even if she agrees, what if something major occurs while she isn't present?" The bearded worker counters.
"We can discuss this later. We'll most likely find out about it in the viewings should we ever reach that far into the future." The glasses wearing associate responds.
"But now, I feel like it'd be kinda fun to stick around and make the rumor true. 'The Ghost Town Monster…' It's got a nice ring to it!" The monster's kombu expands and reveals a deranged shadowed face.
The scene quickly changes to the previous association members shown before
"We have a backup request from the heroes dispatched to City Z. Class A rank 29, Golden Ball, has been knocked out. Class A rank 33, Spring Mustachio, is in trouble. They're in the abandoned city."
"Call in all nearby heroes for immediate assistance! Class A and above!" The bearded worker calls out.
The camera pans to a vending machine and a small group of heroes
"See the monster alert for City Z? The threat level seems to be Tiger or higher."
"Is it the ghost town monster?"
"They're not sure yet."
"I'll go… I want to catch the tiger by its tail."
The scene swaps back to a disheveled Mustachio on the brink of collapse
"Now I see… If it means running into monsters like this all the time I wouldn't want to live here either." The hero finally falls over.
"Pfh. You ever run into anything interesting, Baldy?" Tatsumaki questions with a bored yet slightly curious tone.
Saitama shakes his head while frowning slightly. "Nah nothing worth it. You'd probably be bored too."
Tatsumaki just sighs out
"Man, boring. This is boring me! I finally kick a hero's butt and I don't get even a single scream."
"Wait, hold on. Not that I'm sad that it didn't, but why did the monster not kill them?" Metal Bat questions.
"Could be a multitude of reasons." Child Emperor deduces.
"It probably wanted the Golden guy and Mustache guy to spread the word or something." Saitama answers.
"I agree with Master. It seems more intent on becoming well known for some reason." Genos adds his own explanation.
"Now that I think about it, even if I start living here, I'll never be famous if there's no people. Guess I'll keep going. Gotta find where they live."
The monster turns around only for them to see a certain Bald hero. "There's somebody? Another hero? Or a regular guy? I thought all the humans cleared out. If all those monsters were really around, there's no way he could live here… I guess that means it was just a rumor." The kombu monster surrounds Saitama with its appendages.
"Ah so that's who got rid of the monster. That makes a lot of sense." Zombie Man chuckles.
"Poor thing didn't know what hit it." Metal Bat puts out a half hearted prayer humorously.
Saitama looks on with a blank face. "Shoot… I forgot to buy kombu soup stock."
The scene changes to a boiling pot filled with kombu
"Ew gross Baldy. You seriously cooked a monster and ate it?" Tatsumaki scowls at the disgusting thought.
"That's gotta be a health issue or something." Metal Bat fake pukes.
"Actually, that's probably the most healthy monster you could eat." Pig God counters with his sound judgment and many meals of experience.
"It was just sitting there. And it looked fine to me." Saitama shrugs while sweat dropping.
"Master, I saw a lot of kombu right outside the door."
"Oh yeah, I just… just happened… to get it for cheap."
"Yes, people say that kombu is good for hair growth, but since there is no real scientific proof, its real effects are yet to be confirmed. I did some research, so I am sure, Master. For example, according to this site—"
"No one said anything about hair!" Saitama yells out in an annoyed tone, cutting off the cyborg.
"Man you really miss your hair that much? Not like you looked any better with it." Tatsumaki mutters while snickering at her joke.
"Look who's talking, green bean." Saitama, with a comedic anger mark, mutters out just loudly enough for everyone to hear.
"What did you call me?" Tatsumaki questions in a deathly cold voice while slowly rising.
Everyone sweat drops with a few of the less powerful beginning to panic as the room begins glowing a bright green
"Sister… I don't think he meant it, really!" Fubuki attempts to convince her sibling to not cause destruction.
Tatsumaki briefly looks over to her sister before a monotone voice seals everyone's fate
"Nah I totally meant it. Stop bugging me about my looks. I'm bald so what?" Saitama grumbles bitterly.
"Ah shit." Metal Bat groans just before the entire room minus Saitama lifts up.
"You fu-" Tatsumaki starts before she is abruptly cut off by the screen's interference.
Everyone quickly falls back into their seats as Tatsumaki is forced back into her seat, letting out a collective sigh of relief
"Must you two act like children? I believe I've said it before, but if you cannot handle insults do not insult others. I'm specifically talking to you Tornado."
"Wha- I- Che." Tatsumaki just turns her head abruptly to avoid wherever the invisible presence was looking from.
"Oi. I just defended myself." Saitama blankly states.
"Whatever. Just watch the show please. I'm getting tired of interfering with childish scuffles."
"Is it just me or is the screen getting less…?" Metal Bat trails off.
"Professional? Yeah I noticed too. I think it sounds more tired." Zombie Man whispers.
"I wonder why?" The screen sighs.
City Z Investigative Report.
"Nothing noteworthy about the downtown or residential areas. During our investigation, we encountered a ferocious monster in the abandoned area, but were unable to exterminate it. We escaped death, but the monster we encountered disappeared and it is possible that it still roams the area."
The screen pans from the Association room to a certain familiar group
"Also, according to this monster, there's a rumor that… powerful monsters already exist in this area."
"Sounds like it was pretty brutal."
"A monster?" Fubuki questions.
"I've made my appearance." Fubuki smiles and speaks in a soft yet slightly excited tone for some odd reason.
Tatsumaki just smirks while snickering
"Yes. I think I'll pass this time."
The scene swaps to Tatsumaki chewing out the bearded worker
"See? I told you I should have gone!" Tatsumaki berates the bearded worker while floating just high enough to be taller than him.
"Tats? Do you…" Saitama begins while turning to look at Tatsumaki.
"Hm? What?" Tatsumaki asks, slightly confused.
"Always float just high enough to be taller than everyone?" Saitama lets out bluntly.
Tatsumaki takes a moment to register his question before blushing furiously
"WHAT? NO!? I- I JUST NATURALLY FLOAT AT THAT HEIGHT!" Tatsumaki flys over to Saitama and screams.
"Alright alright my bad. No need to yell." Saitama covers his ears while closing his eyes.
"I DON'T LIKE WALKING! BESIDES WHAT'S THE POINT? I HAVE POWERS THAT LET ME FLY! WHAT KIND OF STUPID QUESTION IS THAT! IDIOT! BALDY! STUPID! AVOCADO HEAD! CHROME DOME! EGG HEAD! CUE BALL!" Tatsumaki continues her rant in embarrassment for being called out.
"Jeez, that's a lot of insults." Saitama just looks disappointed at the amount of breath the esper has.
Meanwhile the few braves souls in the room laugh quietly while the anger prone esper is distracted
"But… faced with this, I'm sure even you would have had a tough time."
Tatsumaki turns her head with a hmph. "I would have been fine, idiot!"
Que eye roll from everybody in the room minus distracted esper and irritated Baldy
The scene changes from the building to the picture on the device showcasing the destruction left behind by a fight
"The rumor has not been confirmed, but the reinforcements saw signs that point to the existence of some horrible monstrosity." The bearded worker trails off.
"Holy crap, what is this?"
"What kind of monster could cause such violence?"
"Baldy/Saitama." Everyone collectively thinks in their heads.
"I'd hate to face off against this thing."
"Hey, what's this? Is it a part of the monster Spring Mustachio fought?"
"There may have been a territorial dispute between the monsters… Seems like there's definitely 'something' here."
"We must continue our investigation and maintain vigilance over City Z." The bearded worker finishes.
The camera pans to a screen with the news reporting the incidents
"Hey, did you hear? There are monsters living in the City Z ghost town."
"Yeah, rumor has it the toughest ones are secretly plotting something."
"No, no. Not that rumor. It's about a more dangerous monster."
"What's that?"
"You didn't hear? I hear the place has now become terrifying for both humans and monsters."
"I wonder what they're so afraid of?" Saitama mutters out loud.
"Baldy. They're afraid of you!" Tatsumaki, having finally calmed down, returned to paying attention to the screen.
"Wait really?" A surprised Saitama responds.
"Uh yeah dude. Do you not remember all the damage you leave behind when you fight? It's like a warzone." Metal Bat questions.
"Ope. Guess I'll have to be more careful then." Saitama rubs the back of his head.
Everyone collectively shakes their head in amusement
THE TERRIFYING CITY
"Master, I filled in the holes in front of the house."
"Oh, thanks!
"Also your rank has gone up from last place, 388th, to 342nd."
Saitama is shown to be reading the newspaper talking about Golden Ball and Spring Mustachio
"Oh? Because of that Panic guy? He boosted my ranking. So it's been a week now. Have you done anything?"
"Even after this viewing, Saitama will most likely not remember Sonic's name… he better remember mine." Flashy Flash thinks darkly.
"No, not yet."
Genos is seen viewing the association website on a laptop
"I guess it's only been a week."
"I'm still ranked last in Class S for ability…in 17th place."
"Sounds like you've still got a lot of training to do, Genos." Saitama smirks.
"But in the public polls, for popularity I rank number six." Suddenly, Saitama spits out the tea he was drinking in a comedic fashion.
"Why?!"
"A genius who, at the tender age of 19, made his debut in Class S."
"He'll do great."
"He's so handsome."
"Love how he refuses to do media interviews. Very cool."
"Those kinds of comments." Genos comments.
"You're not embarrassed to read those out loud?" Saitama yells in disbelief.
"These comments are based on impressions from my photo, not evaluations of me."
Bang and Bomb nod at the surprisingly wise comment the on screen Genos made
"I think nothing of them."
"Oh yeah?"
"They continue."
"The Cyborg Prince."
"Behind the steely exterior, I feel his fragile self."
"Among the top five handsomest heroes."
"Enough already!" Saitama shouts, having been fed up from the cyborgs unbeknownst bragging.
The screen blanks out, indicating the end of the episode
"We are finally finished. Thoughts?"
"The Baldy has some good points, but overall, he's a terrible teacher." Atomic Samurai comments bluntly.
"Agreed. To call this episode, Ultimate Master, was a joke right?" Child Emperor snickers.
"My Master-" Genos gets cut off by Saitama's arm as he wears a blank face.
"They're right, Genos. I'm not the best Master and I don't see what you see in me, but I hope I'll find out eventually. Until then, feel free to stay along for the ride." Saitama wears a small smile as he gestures at the screen.
Genos looks shocked briefly before nodding. "Master! Of course I shall stay by your side. Even if the entire hero association was against you!" Genos proudly proclaims right in front of, well, basically the entire hero association.
"Pfh. If Baldy took on the entire hero association, you helping him wouldn't do much tin-can." Tatsumaki points out with a mocking tone as Genos begins heating up once more.
The two begin to bicker as Saitama and Bang attempt to calm them down while Mumen Rider moves to help the two
"Not a bad episode. Kinda need to stretch though." Zombie Man mutters while yawning.
"Yeah. Yah excited to see your appearance? I'm getting pumped up just thinking about my entrance!" Metal Bat smiles with excitement as he stands up.
"Can't lie and say I'm not looking forward to it." Zombie Man replies with a smirk while getting up to walk to the smoking room.
"Hey you guys keep talking about seeing your entrance, but don't forget about me! I bet I'm gonna have some insane tech in the future!" Child Emperor walks up to the two while smiling in excitement for the future.
"Sure sure kid. We're all a little excited." Zombie Man chuckles as Child Emperor pouts at being called a child.
"Seeing the future would do that to yah!" Metal Bat wraps an arm around Zombie Man much to his chagrin.
The muscle heads of the S-Class gather together
"How do you plan on reprimanding your disciples?" Darkshine asks the still ashamed Tank Top Master.
"I-I do not know yet. But I will make sure they never attempt to harm any other heroes, low in ranking or not." Tank Top Master gains a determined look.
"That's swell!" Puri Puri Prisoner smacks Tank Top Masters back.
"Alright everyone. You know the drill. 5 minute break and I'll set up the gaming room for King and Saitama."
"Alright!" Saitama lets out an excited whoop.
"Hm." King confirms his intention.
A bunch of ok's resound from the talkative room
To answer questions, yes I know I've been gone for a while. No, I'm not dead. I did mention in previous chapters that I would be working on my main personal writing and my work as a voice actor. I'm sorry the speed is not as fast as before, but this is in reality just a hobby and thus does not take importance over the more important things in my life like my prayers, meditation time, summer classes, streaming, etc.. All that being said, I still plan and have planned the entire future of this series out already so don't worry. (Like I've said many times before) Now that I've covered the reviews I'd like to discuss the future of this series. Like I said previously I will be adding characters. Blast, Sonic, and a few others will be added soon. Second, I decided to have certain character interactions be more advanced like Child Emperor and Zombie Man's more friendlier conversations. Third, some characters from here on out will be a little ooc, but not to the point they are unrecognizable. If you want it to remain in character just let me know. Be patient and as always, thanks for all your support! -TheWritingKaiju