The instant the voice rang out, Shin knew it was the system speaking. Even though its tone had changed somewhat, that feeling remained unmistakable.
[Powerhouses from all worlds, this is a plane of endless slaughter. Show your strength. Only by becoming the sole victor can you win a chance at survival.]
[Here, you may use any means necessary. The victor is king, and the strong are supreme. When only the last person or faction remains, you will gain the recognition of the Great Universal Will and be formally crowned a god!]
[Kill, fight, and then transcend...]
"Eh, someone's talking from the sky. Looks like the mastermind behind all this!" Saitama stood on the ground and looked up at the heavens, but naturally, he could see nothing amid the rolling clouds.
"Teacher, what are you going to do?" Genos asked.
A smile appeared on Saitama's face. "Is that even a question? Of course I'm going to take him out."
The moment he finished speaking, his right hand clenched. Drawing in a breath, he threw a punch. With a thunderous boom, a fist-shaped blast shot straight into the sky, instantly tearing a distinct crack through the heavens and scattering the dark clouds.
Yet there was still no response. The clouds gathered again as they churned.
"Strange. Is he not in there?" Saitama scratched his bald head in confusion.
The next second, without any warning, a bolt of lightning split down from the clouds. It was plain and unadorned, just like Saitama's earlier punch.
Boom!
With a deafening explosion, rocks flew everywhere. Smoke and fire engulfed Saitama, but Genos showed no concern. He merely turned his head and asked, "Teacher, are you all right?"
After a moment, Saitama's voice came from within. "I'm fine. I'm okay."
A powerful gust from his fist spread