Rumble!
A violent explosion kicked up countless clouds of dust.
At this moment, Sonic's clothes were in tatters, and he looked incredibly miserable.
'Psychic powers? I didn't expect him to be hiding them so deeply.' Sonic's expression was extremely ugly.
If he hadn't used this self-detonation method to forcibly break free from the restraints, he would have been dead or at least severely injured.
"You still managed to escape even after that." King paced slowly.
Telekinetic Gravitational Wave could only be used once in a short period of time. He had originally intended to catch Sonic off guard and finish him off, but he hadn't expected the other party to escape.
"What a troublesome ability."
Telekinetic Gravitational Wave could be said to be the perfect counter to speed-type opponents like Sonic. At this moment, he no longer dared to easily approach King.
Just as the two were confronting each other, several figures stepped into Z City, and a man hurried over from the uninhabited zone.
"Fubuki-sama, we have investigated clearly. The explosion that just came from the uninhabited zone was caused by a battle."
A burly man in a suit and sunglasses reported respectfully to a woman in a green dress.
"The uninhabited zone? Could it be a monster? Hasn't there always been a rumor that there is a lair of powerful monsters here?" Fubuki looked indifferent.
She had come this time for the B-Class hero Saitama. Recently, the newcomers in the Hero Association had been getting less and less respectful of the rules.
"The two sides fighting are not monsters, but humans."
"Humans? To think there are actually people who dare to live here."
Fubuki was a little surprised. After all, monsters often appeared here, and ordinary people would avoid it at all costs.
"Yes, and one of them is the target we have been looking for—B-Class Rank 5, Dark Mask."
"It's actually him?" The corners of Fubuki's lips lifted slightly.
"Who is he fighting?"
"It seems to be a former wanted criminal of the Association, a ninja named Speed-o'-Sound Sonic."
The Blizzard Group's intelligence-gathering capability was second to none in the Hero Association, and the Association had just notified Fubuki about Dark Mask's situation.
"I originally wanted to recruit these two newcomers into the Blizzard Group. I didn't expect this guy to actually want to promote directly to A-Class. What an ignorant newcomer."
"Let me tell you just how cruel reality really is."
The battle between King and Sonic was not only discovered by members of the Blizzard Group, but it also attracted another acquaintance.
"Kotaro? So it was you."
Genos looked at the two people in front of him with some surprise. He had been scrubbing the toilet at Saitama's house when he suddenly detected energy fluctuations here and came out to investigate.
"This guy's attire... a ninja? Who are you?"
Genos frowned.
Kotaro was in trouble, so naturally, he had to help.
"I am Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, Saitama's rival. Now that I've said it, you can get lost." Sonic's face was full of impatience.
He was currently thinking about how to deal with King and had no energy to care about these small-time characters who had suddenly appeared.
"Heh, Speed-o'-Sound Sonic? So you're that pervert and you dare to call yourself Master's rival? I'll wipe you out."
Spiral Incineration Cannon!
Rumble!
Sonic barely dodged the attack but then, Genos instantly appeared behind him.
'This speed!' Sonic's pupils constricted.
No one had ever been able to get behind him so easily before.
'Did the G4 parts improve his performance this much?'
King watched the two fighting on the street with great interest. It would likely be difficult to determine a winner in the short term.
"Hey, are you the B-Class Hero Dark Mask?"
"Hm?"
King turned to look at the two men in suits and sunglasses who had suddenly appeared, his face showing some confusion.
"We are members of the Blizzard Group. The B-Class Rank 1 Hero, 'Hellish Blizzard' Fubuki-sama has something to say to you."
The man in black looked arrogant.
Who in the Hero Association didn't know the name of the Blizzard Group?
"So it's the Blizzard Group. Recruiting heroes again? Unfortunately, I'm about to be promoted to A-Class." King shook his head helplessly.
No matter where you go, there are always people who like to form these little cliques, and this is also a sign of the weak.
"Whether you can be promoted to A-Class still requires my approval." A woman in a green dress appeared.
King silently watched the woman in front of him, the younger sister of the S-Class Rank 2 Hero, Tatsumaki, who had established the Blizzard Group on her own to prove herself.
If the A-Class Rank 1 Hero, Sweet Mask, was the gatekeeper for promotion to S-Class, then the B-Class Rank 1 Hero, Fubuki, was undoubtedly the biggest obstacle for all heroes promoting to A-Class.
"I think you must have heard of me." Fubuki seemed to be hinting at something.
Seeing that King had no reaction, the Blizzard Group members standing nearby spoke up to explain directly.
"According to the rules, heroes promoted to B-Class must come to greet Fubuki-sama."
King sarcastically said, "Is that so? That really is amazing."
Fubuki did not mind the sarcasm in King's words. "You are a newcomer and might not know that there are factions within the Hero Association. In this industry, you won't survive if you don't find an organization."
"Furthermore, you will encounter obstacles if you want to improve your ranking. Even if you luckily kill a powerful monster, it isn't that easy to enter A-Class."
"There will always be people hindering you. Even if I let you pass, sooner or later you will be jointly expelled from A-Class by other people or organizations."
"So I have a suggestion: I hope you join my subordinates. This way, I will first help you keep your top ranking in B-Class. When I am promoted to A-Class in the future, I will naturally promote you."
Fubuki was full of confidence. As the long-time B-Class Rank 1 Hero, very few people would refuse her proposal.
"Then let's talk about that after I fall out of A-Class." King waved his hand impatiently.
In fact, promotion to A-Class was a decision made by the Hero Association itself. The Blizzard Group was just creating complications to suppress and absorb newcomers to enhance their own strength.
"Are you sure you won't accept my proposal?" Fubuki's expression darkened.
She hadn't expected this newcomer to be so dense.
"Of course I refuse. An organization like the Blizzard Group is inherently a collection of the weak. If you want to become stronger, stop doing these useless things."
King advised her earnestly, but unfortunately, the pampered Fubuki couldn't listen to a word of it.
"Eyelashes, Mountain Ape. Give him a good beating. Since you won't join the Blizzard Group, not only will you be unable to promote to A-Class, but I will make it so you can never be a hero again for the rest of your life."
Bang!
Two figures were instantly sent flying.
King looked at Fubuki expressionlessly. "You are going to hinder me, is that it?"
Hum!
Blue light radiated from Fubuki's body, and she floated up. A powerful hurricane suddenly surged around her without warning.
"I am the B-Class Rank 1 Hero and you actually want to surpass me? I will beat you half to death, leave you battered and bruised, and destroy your will to fight."
(End of Chapter)
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