On the Eve of Departure

Saitama still attended the subsequent meetings with Genos.

The content is very simple; it's nothing more than the issue of rebuilding City A.

Before the meeting was over, Oboro left early.

This time, none of the S-class heroes said anything about his irresponsible attitude.

This is the benefit of having great strength.

Even before the meeting began, several high-ranking officials, including Sekingar, expressed their gratitude to Oboro on behalf of humanity... Then, Saitama kept staring intently at Oboro with his Sharingan.

Regarding the reconstruction of City A, most S-class heroes can't offer much help... except for Metal Knight, Child Emperor, Tatsumaki, and a few other heroes.

After the disaster caused by Boros ended, Sweet Mask, the No. 1 A-class hero, did not appear... mainly because he heard that Oboro was there, and out of 'psychological trauma,' he dared not show himself. Last time, Oboro made him hallucinate the most terrifying scene, and even now, he can't help but tremble at the mere mention of Oboro's name. Furthermore, Oboro also knows his true identity as a monster.

Therefore, Sweet Mask does not want to see Oboro again.

Interestingly, Saitama and Tatsumaki also started bickering during the meeting.

I wonder about the relationship between these two, is there some kind of special connection...?

The reason for the argument was that Tatsumaki, but was also afraid of being whipped again... which caused Saitama, Oboro's neighbor, to suffer an undeserved disaster.

Tatsumaki taught Saitama to be more discerning in the future. A B-class hero dared to venture into the spaceship alone... If he encountered a powerful enemy, he wouldn't even know how he died.

This is actually an indirect criticism that Long made mistakes in his work.

Because it was Oboro who brought Saitama into the spaceship...

Then, the two started arguing.

Then, before the meeting ended, Oboro got up and left.

Seeing him leave, Saitama followed closely behind... and then Genos.

Seeing Sekingar couldn't stop them, and could only give them a few words of advice.

The other people had different expressions.

The reason why Oboro wasn't interested in listening further was that the subsequent development of this world had nothing to do with him.

He was getting ready to leave.

Sekingar still harbored the idea of using him to fight against the prophecy, and Oboro didn't want to explain too much.

Currently, the only usable and largest resource point, Boros's card, has been obtained.

He'd been waiting for about his turn to deliver the One-Punch Man.

"Wait a moment."

After a while, just as Oboro stepped out the door, Saitama chased after him angrily.

In the distance, the alien spaceship still lay on the boundless earth. The ruins of the entire massive city were invisible to the naked eye, crushed into fragments beneath the hull. To be honest, the scene was quite awe-inspiring, because such events, disasters, and the power of alien technology were things that Oboro had never witnessed in the several worlds and Hunter x Hunter he had traveled through. At this moment, the Association's personnel had already begun dismantling, researching, and investigating the spaceship, working with remarkable efficiency.

"Saitama, Hero Association?"

Saitama wanted to continue venting his anger on Oboro, but as soon as he walked in, he suddenly saw Oboro asking him with a serious expression.

"Ah?"

Saitama's thoughts were interrupted. "This is my first time at headquarters, and I haven't been a pro hero for long... It's hard to say."

"Disaster Countermeasures Department, Land Zoning and Preparation Department, Publicity Department... These are the three main departments of the Association. Each department has different sub-organizations. The system and structure seem quite complete. They have devoted everything to ensuring human safety... But beneath the glorious and majestic image, there is indeed no end to the filth."

Why are you suddenly bringing this up?

Saitama looked at him strangely.

"Did you know that the Association sells weirdos on the side? They put prices on these weirdos and sell them to the wealthy."

Long asked a question.

"Ah?"

Long was somewhat surprised, but blinked, "What does this have to do with us?"

"As expected of you."

Long smiled.

"Anyway, I just want to be a hero out of interest... I don't care about anything else."

Saitama clenched his fist and said firmly.

After saying that, he looked at Long suspiciously, "Speaking of which, I suddenly feel like you're acting a little strange... Don't try to change the subject, we're not done talking about what just happened!"

"Okay, then, I'll treat you to dinner."

Long smiled wryly.

He had originally intended to remind Saitama to get as little involved in the Association's affairs as possible, but seeing the bald man's reaction, he realized he had been completely unnecessary. In Saitama's heart, the word "hero" undoubtedly held a unique weight and carried a profound will; it was Saitama's most precious possession. Oboro simply didn't want this part of him to be 'tainted'... Perhaps in the future, Saitama would become an S-class hero and encounter all sorts of people.

Saitama may not feel anything now, but if his lost 'human emotions' are gradually awakened by other characters, then he probably won't be able to remain 'alone' like this.

Whether it's the Hero Association or Neo, besides the organization's top brass, the hero community itself has various factions. For example, there's the Fubuki Group among B-class heroes, the Tanktop Army spanning four classes, Atomic Samurai and his apprentice, and the ambiguous Metal Knight and his mechanical army. These forces can almost all influence a group of heroes of a certain class or even the entire Association. Once Saitama gets involved, he'll have to deal not only with external disasters but also with the ugliness stemming from human nature within the organization itself.

But seeing Saitama's expression, Oboro couldn't help but laugh at himself.

This is One-Punch Man... He's overthinking it.

Saitama is unique, and no one can affect him.

Including... himself! Judging from Saitama's various reactions to different plot developments, this guy... has always been on his own path.

You won't get lost at all.

It wasn't that he was determined... it was just that he was that kind of person, and everything was very natural.

There was no one on this road at first, but gradually, people from other roads were drawn to it and walked alongside it.

Only a bald man can influence others; no one can influence him.

Even if there is an impact, it is only superficial, not the core issue.

He is the foundation of this world.

"Hey, Genos... we're going to have something good to eat tonight."

He said he'd treat us!

"Let's have a big meal!"

Saitama turned his head and waved his fist at Genos, shouting.

"Yes, teacher!"

Genos looked serious.

Since it was the teacher's order, he would definitely carry it out diligently.

Long ignored them and walked away.

"I'm keeping an eye on you, don't even think about running away!"

Saitama called out as he chased after him.

"Boros has been recycled... As for the rest, I'll find some time to visit the Monster Association's headquarters and meet the God. Regarding the preparation of the technological achievements, although the time hasn't been long, the data collected by the Neo Heroes is sufficient... Most of it is relatively basic; anything too advanced couldn't be produced and presented even by Hunter x Hunter. There's not much else to do..."

Looking at the azure sky, Long thought to himself.

"This world... is really quite nice, it's like a replica of Earth."

"But holidays... always have to end."