"This... how could this be...?"
Atomic Samurai was too weak to speak; this was the first time he had ever encountered such a situation.
In the past, aside from the occasional Monster who seemed unsolvable and required a lot of people to work together to deal with, there were other issues.
In a one-on-one fight between humans, Atomic Samurai fears no one!
Atomic Slash: The ultimate swordsmanship capable of severing atoms!
Even if Atomic Samurai has mastered this type of swordsmanship is not as strong as some individuals, he still has the confidence to trade one for one with his opponent.
This is also why Atomic Samurai is ranked fourth in the Hero Association.
Aside from the two overpowered superhumans, Blast and Tatsumaki, and the martial arts master Bang.
No one else is qualified to challenge Atomic Samurai!
The fight might be evenly matched, but Atomic Samurai believed he could at least defeat his opponent.
But now...
He stared intently at his katana, which had been squeezed so hard it had been pierced through.
Look at the two grooves left where the katana was pierced.
Atomic Samurai, his hands trembling, looked up in disbelief at Gawain, who was staring blankly at him.
"I... lost..."
He muttered to himself in confusion, then abruptly released his grip on the katana, standing there dumbfounded with his hands hanging limply at his sides.
"I actually... lost to a martial artist who was unarmed."
This generation's swordsmanship can no longer be compared to that of fist fighting.
This generation's sword lost to this generation's fist.
It's all my fault, it's all my fault...
In his confusion, Atomic Samurai spoke his heart: his life's purpose was to restore the glory of the samurai, to elevate swordsmanship back to its former glory, and to become the strongest.
But now...
He may never be able to do it again...
Because... the gap between him and Gawain... is just too big!
Seeing Atomic Samurai's distraught appearance, Gawain frowned slightly.
Atomic Samurai's old-fashioned samurai-like personality allows him to maintain optimism and drive in most situations.
However, this personality trait, once encountered by an irresistible external force, can easily evolve into...
He committed seppuku!
To prevent a talented fellow from going down the wrong path, Gawain casually turned the katana the man was holding around.
Gawain gripped the hilt of his sword with one hand, twirling it as he spoke to Atomic Samurai.
Do you think the sword lost to the fist? Do you think it was all your fault?
But have you ever thought about this?
Perhaps the reason I was able to catch your sword wasn't because my fist was truly beyond your imagination.
"Or perhaps I understand swordsmanship better than you think?"
At this point, Gawain made a simple gesture with his knife in one hand.
After getting a basic understanding of the broken knife's balance, Gawain raised his hand and swung the knife down.
Suddenly, Atomic Samurai and Bang both froze.
Before their eyes, a formidable chasm stretching tens of kilometers was being torn apart from the earth.
Upon seeing this sword strike, Atomic Samurai gritted his teeth and uttered each word with emotion.
"So that's how it is."
So you're a swordsman even stronger than me...
The sword that tears through the earth and mountains, though not as meticulous as the Atomic Slash, possesses a simple yet profound simplicity and an unstoppable domineering Haki!
I see...
I see!!!"
Atomic Samurai suddenly knelt on the ground with satisfaction. He then kowtowed to Gawain with great seriousness, pressed his forehead to the ground, and solemnly said to Gawain.
"I understand. You're telling me in your own way that I've gone down the wrong path in the past."
While meticulousness is indeed a direction in Kendo, Kendo is not something so inconvenient!
It can cleave stars and sever the moon, and cut mosquitoes and stab flies—this is the true essence of swordsmanship!
From this day forward, I will take you as my teacher and begin to relearn my kendo!
I will study diligently like an apprentice and never be arrogant in my approach to Kendo!
One day, even if I still can't be your match.
I will definitely become a better version of myself!
Since even a master like you intends to join the Hero Association, perhaps the sword I wield for justice and protection will make my swordsmanship even more formidable, finding its purpose in the future!
I will join the Hero Association, in your name, even if it means spending every day busy saving civilians, I will never utter a word of weariness.
Even if you ask me to quit smoking, quit drinking, quit... quit smoking and drinking.
In short, I will keep your teachings in mind and strive to absorb what you intend to teach me!
I will never feel so dejected again!
Even a damaged sword has the potential to cut the moon in two!
Having experienced failure, I can naturally become a better version of myself!
It definitely can!!!
Finally, Atomic Samurai roared, and his words made his foolish disciples burst into tears on the spot!
Teacher A went up, Teacher A gave away the character, Teacher A left AFK in the fountain, and Teacher A reconnected!
The teachers who come after will surely remember today's lesson, forget their past dissolute behavior, and become excellent teachers qualified to achieve a five-kill godlike streak!!!
I'm so excited! The Council of Swordmasters can finally get back to normal!!!
Hearing his disciples' cries, Atomic Samurai waited silently for Gawain's instructions.
Meanwhile, Fubuki stared blankly at the abyss in the distance, and couldn't help but shiver.
"Whether it's a fist or a sword, can they both achieve the kind of destruction that even my sister struggles to accomplish?"
My teacher knows so much! Should I learn swordsmanship, boxing, or both...?
"I'm so happy... I can finally surpass my sister..."
As she murmured, Fubuki trembled and squeezed her legs together, as if her older sister's head was being held between her fleshy thighs, overwhelmed with excitement!
In the distance, Bang looked around at the people, then at Gawain, who stood silently...
After a long pause, he couldn't help but exchange a glance with Agoni.
"It seems that this kid is much stronger than me. His fist and sword skills are unparalleled, and he also has the superpower to control lightning!"
With such a combination, even Blast might not be a match for him!
My old friend, this is a gem! You've really struck gold!
I really don't know how his teacher taught him, or is it simply that he is exceptionally gifted?
Unbelievable, unbelievable!
While amazed, Bang felt a sudden urge to try it himself. He had witnessed the Atomic Slash just now, and he believed he had a solution as well.
Atomic Samurai is not weak, but his experience is far inferior to Atomic Samurai's.
Therefore, he really wanted to have a good fight with Gawain.
But today isn't the time. Let's talk about it later when I Gawain the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
There will be plenty of opportunities to learn from each other then, and I won't be laughed at by the younger generation for losing.
It wasn't that Bang was afraid of failure; he wasn't a person who cared much about his reputation and liked to teach others, so failure was nothing to him.
Fubuki is such a chatterbox...
In short, Bang hesitated repeatedly, but still didn't want to give this little girl the chance to look down on him.
I'll wait until the future. I'll teach this little girl a bit while I'm at it, establish a semi-master-disciple relationship with her, and gain her respect before I challenge Gawain.
In that case, even if they still lose, Fubuki probably won't be so sarcastic, right?
Probably not...
Agoni had no idea what his old friend was thinking. Seeing Bang lost in thought, he patted Bang's arm.
"The times are like the tides, one wave always overtaking the next. This is actually quite good, better than not being able to find a successor."
Today, I've really learned something new. With Gawain around, I'm no longer worried about the Hero Association.
Gawain is destined to be the face and number one of the Hero Association, so it's a shame for you, old man, to be left out.
Aside from Gawain, regardless of what opinions Blast and Tornado of Terror, both espers, hold towards the Hero Association.
I will forcefully add both of them to the association's list.
This was not only to gain recognition from the general public for the association's roster, but also to use Blast's fame to enhance Gawain's and the Hero Association's reputation.
I believe that Gawain will at least not lose against the Blast, and that's enough.
Unfortunately, you'll probably have a hard time making it into the top three, old man.
This generation of young people is so favored by the gods; every single one of them is outstanding...
"This is a good thing!"
Bang declared decisively, then led Agoni toward Gawain's location!
At the same time, Gawain had already helped Atomic Samurai stand up, and then shared his sword-fighting experience with him.
In the current world, Gawain is destined to spread his Haki techniques, chakra, and related systems.
It's fine to give key heroes some information in advance, but large-scale dissemination will have to wait until the Hero Association is stable.
In the current world, control is not in human hands at all.
Although there are also world-dominating Commercial Alliance among humans, the existence of Monster makes even these Commercial Alliance, and people do not trust their credibility.
In this world, gods, demons, and a host of other incredible beings constantly manipulate its fate, a manipulation far more thorough Koby Gawain has ever experienced.
Even the pressure that this world brings to the terracotta warriors in Gawain's heart is far more terrifying than before.
After pondering various thoughts, Gawain, along with Atomic Samurai and his group, took a car back to City A.
Luckily, Agoni was driving a limousine; otherwise, with so many people, there might not have been enough seats.
Agoni is now in a great mood. He thought it would be difficult to invite top heroes, but now he not only has No.1, but he has also managed to secure the dojo and the most difficult Council of Swordmasters.
All that's needed now is to recruit that kid I've had my eye on for so long into the team, and then we can officially launch the Hero Association's plan.
As for that child...
That child is a true genius!
At only seven years old, he has already developed more than one set of revolutionary armor that far surpasses current technology, thanks to his own wisdom!
This single child possesses technological capabilities that surpass those of countless super research institutes!
It wasn't just technological ability; that child was simply born with intelligence. Whether it was commanding or strategizing, that child was a master.
He's even exceptionally good at publicity, as evidenced by his publicity campaigns about Blast.
Whether it 'Gawain, Bang, or the Council of Swordmasters, their addition completely solidified the Hero Association's role as the force of attack.
And once that child joins, the Hero Association will never lack a source of intelligence again!
So, while on his way home, Agoni immediately gave everyone a detailed account of the child's situation.
After learning the details, Gawain readily agreed to meet the child.
After resting tonight, Gawain will set off to see the child tomorrow.
And so, Gawain and his group temporarily settled in the Agoni estate.
Agoni's manor naturally had no shortage of rooms, but Fubuki insisted on resting next to Gawain.
Even after taking a shower, Fubuki, wearing only her pajamas, planned to sleep in Gawain's room.
As for the reason...
With tears welling up in her eyes, Fubuki knocked on Gawain's door and then cautiously spoke to Gawain.
"Professor Gawain, that Sun Tzu of Agoni looks terrifying!"
I've never seen a kid with a chin that looks like a butt before; it's giving me a bit of an uncanny valley effect!
As soon as I closed my eyes, I dreamed of a little kid with a bottom and chin crawling towards me!
The lighting was eerie, and the child's smile was sinister—it was terrifying!
So I can stay here with you...?!
When Gawain heard this, he thought that Fubuki's advances were the biggest surprise of the night.
But clearly, the moonlight tonight has prepared even more surprises for him!
Before Fubuki could finish speaking, a violent gust of wind suddenly tore open the villa in Agoni!
In the next instant, Fubuki and Gawain were directly exposed to the moonlight.
Because of the strong wind, the raging wind simply blew up Fubuki's long nightgown, causing Fubuki to cover up her matching underwear with a blushing expression.
Whether to cover the bottom or the top... Fubuki is having a hard time deciding...
Yes, it was indeed difficult to control, so she covered her lower body.
As for Gawain...
He didn't have time to appreciate the beauty of the Fubuki.
Because... another one is like an elf... cough cough.
She truly resembled an elf, because most genuine elves, like the girl floating above Gawain's head, dressed provocatively, and at the same time possessed exceptionally... barren hearts...
While letting her long, green, curly hair sway in the wind, the Tatsumaki stared down with red eyes!
"Fubuki, how did you end up being kidnapped by the most high-profile tycoon in the Commercial Alliance and taken to his mansion!"
I've been looking for you all afternoon!
And wait a minute, what's with your outfit?!
In a fleeting moment, when the Tatsumaki finally saw the Fubuki revealing the first hint of spring...
Her already strikingly red eyes even emitted a crimson light like laser eyes!
"Does this bastard not only want to study your superpowers, but also want to train you into the kind of 'slut' I've seen in comics?!"
Fubuki, you're so careless about safety!
Look, the outside world is too dangerous. There are far too many people who covet us, and everyone is as hypocritical as that bastard down there!
If we make another mistake, there won't be another Blast to save us!
Therefore, I will tear everyone who wants to hurt us to shreds!
I must protect you, Fubuki!
My sister!!!
Clang!!!
It was like the sound of a guzheng being played, or like a string breaking in the air.
Gawain's clothes suddenly spread out to the sides!
Gawain frowned, and Armament Haki quickly covered his entire body. At the same time, he stomped his foot and soared into the sky!
In the world of One-Punch Man, who is the least likely person to be persuaded?
Some might think it's Saitama, others might think it's Garou.
But in reality, only the most arrogant Tatsumaki won't listen to anyone's explanations or advice!
This person is impossible to seduce!
Gawain had no chance to go back in time to save her.
So now his only option is... to subdue her by beating her!