Chapter 172: He's Actually a Pet Now?!
Returning to Earth only to see three "maggot-tier" runts trying to jump him almost made Solar Sperm laugh out loud.
A single glance was all it took to recognize them—these S-Class heroes were the same weaklings he had casually swatted aside earlier.
In Solar Sperm's eyes, both Tatsumaki and Metal Bat were in the same league: weaklings he could slap to death at his leisure.
I haven't even made a move yet, and these ants dare to initiate an attack on ME?
Solar Sperm instinctively moved to retaliate, but his raised hand froze mid-air.
No... I absolutely cannot fight back... or I'll be slapped into the next life...
Before his hand had moved even a millimeter, he felt two predatory glares locking onto him.
One gaze came from his newly acknowledged Master (and current "Big Daddy"), the Bald Demon Saitama.
The other came from a tall, blond man standing silently in the distance. Even with a stoic expression, that majestic, scarred face made the monster's soul shiver with dread.
If he acted now, he'd be instantly deleted by these two monsters.
Thinking of this, Solar Sperm didn't dare budge. He simply stood there, bracing to let the combined assault of Tatsumaki, Metal Bat, and Tanktop Master wash over him.
But just then, the dust was cleared by a casual, light-handed slap. A shiny bald head reflected the sunlight with a blinding glare.
"What's with all the dust? Is there a demolition crew working here, or is the air pollution just as bad as they say on TV?"
Only now did the heroes see clearly. Standing right next to Solar Sperm was a man they all recognized.
"One Punch Man," Saitama.
Saitama looked up just in time to see Metal Bat and Tanktop Master charging his way, along with a sky full of psychic spikes.
Wait, why is he here?!
Tanktop Master and Metal Bat both turned pale. They had put everything into their charge, and they were already too close to abort.
"What gives? I know you're happy to see me, but this is a bit much. Are you trying to hug me or tackle me?"
Saitama grumbled. With one hand, he effortlessly caught the head of Metal Bat's high-velocity bat. With one foot, he braced against the charging Tanktop Master, stopping the tiny hero in his tracks.
Then, he simply exhaled a sharp breath. A violent hurricane manifested instantly, its unrivaled wind pressure pulverizing Tatsumaki's psychic spikes into nothingness.
In a single instant, the combined offensive of three S-Class heroes was neutralized.
Seeing Saitama step in to shield him, Solar Sperm let out a massive sigh of relief in his heart.
It wasn't that he feared the damage—even if their attacks had landed, they wouldn't have caused him a single point of damage. The difference in their power scales was too vast. Despite being beaten by Saitama in the cosmos, he was still a genuine God-level entity.
Tatsumaki didn't even rank at the top of the "Dragon Above" tier, let alone reach his level.
The issue was his standing.
If Solar Sperm let their attacks hit him, it would be a massive humiliation and a sign that Saitama didn't value him. If he endured it now, it would only lead to more bullying later; after all, he had beaten nearly every S-Class hero to a pulp earlier, and they definitely held a grudge.
But if he fought back, Saitama and King would step in and turn him into a pile of cosmic sludge.
Therefore, Saitama stopping the fight was the perfect outcome. It proved Saitama valued his "pet" and prevented Solar Sperm from accidentally picking the wrong side.
Seeing Saitama protecting a former enemy, the S-Class heroes felt a wave of suspicion.
Throughout the entire war, they hadn't seen the supposedly bottomless strength of "One Punch Man" even once. He had effectively vanished into thin air.
Don't tell me... has One Punch Man defected to the monsters?!
The hot-headed Metal Bat was ready to bark a demand for an explanation, but before he could open his mouth, King's deep voice resonated across the ruins.
"Lower your guard. Saitama has tamed him. Solar Sperm is no longer an enemy; he is One Punch Man's new pet."
"HAH?!"
Tatsumaki's eyes widened to the size of saucers. She stared at Saitama's shiny head in utter disbelief.
This guy... tamed that monster wreathed in gold flames? Is he insane?!
As a witness to the carnage, Tatsumaki knew exactly how powerful Solar Sperm was. Even as the Queen of Psychokinesis, she had been powerless against him, getting one-shotted with ease.
Most importantly, in her heart, the legendary and mysterious Blast had also been defeated by this monster. Solar Sperm was an entity of extreme, world-ending power.
And you're telling me this "boiled egg" bald guy just turned him into a pet?!
But as the thought crossed her mind, her skepticism hit a wall.
Tatsumaki remembered her own "spar" with Saitama. The memory was still vivid and painful. No matter what she did, she couldn't scratch him. He had defeated her as easily as if he were playing a game.
If it's this guy... and King... then maybe beating that monster really is... possible?
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