One Punch Man: KING, How Did You Become Truly Invincible?
Chapter 10

Hero Association Assessment

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"Look, that bald guy. With such a scrawny physique, he actually dares to participate in the hero assessment."

"Yeah, the quality of people taking the assessment these years is really getting worse and worse. Anyone wants to be a hero now."

"I'm different. After years of devilish training, I believe my strength is more than enough to instantly kill ordinary monsters. I even dare to fight Dragon-level threats!"

Due to the large number of participants, Wu Di and Saitama were in the same examination hall but not in the same group, which was a relief to him.

"With my current physical condition, handling the assessment will be a piece of cake."

Wu Di (Seventh S-Class Hero, KING)

Talent: Immortality (Maxed), Ultimate Summoning Technique (Maxed), Aura (Talent Growth Value 0%)

Skill: Savage Tornado

Physical Strength: B-Class Mid

Wu Di was full of confidence in his physical strength. He also discovered that using experience cards could continuously enhance his physical strength. Unknowingly, he had already improved his physical strength from B-Class Beginner to Mid.

"Next group, please prepare to begin!"

As the staff member's voice rang out, Wu Di officially stepped into the assessment area. Because there were all sorts of people participating, some wore capes, and many, like him, used masks to cover their faces.

Therefore, with a mask on his head, he wasn't particularly conspicuous, and the Hero Association wouldn't pay attention to such minor details.

"First test: Continuous lateral jumps for thirty seconds."

"Hoo~"

Swish swish swish~ Wu Di's figure swayed rapidly from side to side, his speed increasing with each movement, gradually forming afterimages.

"Hiss~ What's wrong with this guy?"

Everyone else in the same group as Wu Di was stunned, but some still dismissed him.

"Hmph~ He's just fast, that's meaningless in front of monsters. It's nothing more than running away quickly."

Wu Di's performance also surprised the referee, and he naturally became the group's first place in this event.

"Second test: 1500-meter run. Ready, go!"

Swish~ As the referee's words fell, Wu Di's figure shot out like an arrow released from a bow.

The others also gave it their all, but they were still left far behind. By the time they had just finished the first lap, Wu Di had already overtaken them again and reached the finish line.

"This brat is really fast."

"Hmph~ If he can pass the assessment, he'll definitely become the fastest runner in the Hero Association."

Most of the other assessment members wore expressions of mockery, full of resentment that Wu Di had easily secured first place in the group again.

"The strength assessment later is the real focus. He'll know the gap between us then."

Wu Di was calming his breathing at this moment. Due to his special physique, if he became too nervous, his heartbeat, tens of times faster than that of ordinary people, would be heard.

That was the King Engine, exclusive to KING. If he wanted to conceal his identity then, it would be impossible.

"Third test: Weightlifting."

"I'll go first!"

A sturdy man stepped forward, showing a confident smile at the heavy barbell. He exerted force with both hands, drawing his breath into his dantian.

With a roar, he directly lifted the 200-kilogram barbell, veins bulging on his face. He held it for ten seconds before putting it down.

"Amazing, his limit is definitely more than this."

The surrounding crowd marveled, but the man didn't increase the weight. With a smug look, he walked up to Wu Di.

"See? The so-called hero, strength is the foundation."

"Let me tell you, this isn't my limit."

The man patted Wu Di's shoulder meaningfully, then stood back with his arms crossed, waiting to watch the show.

Subsequently, other group members also began their tests, but none broke this record. The staff members exchanged glances and shook their heads slightly.

"The quality of this batch is too poor."

After all, the eleventh S-Class Hero of the Hero Association, Superalloy Darkshine, could lift a two-ton barbell. The people participating in the assessment now were clearly too far off.

No matter how hard these people tried, they would probably never catch up to the S-Class Heroes in this lifetime. This was talent.

However, S-Class Heroes were only one in ten thousand. It wasn't that easy to find them.

The staff members dismissed their unrealistic thoughts and continued the assessment.

"Wu Di, please begin the assessment."

"Four hundred kilograms."

Wu Di looked at the barbell in front of him and raised an eyebrow. He was also curious about his current limit.

"Are you sure?"

The staff member frowned. In previous years' assessments, there were many people who deliberately sought attention to catch the association's eye, but most of them lacked actual strength.

Now, Wu Di hadn't even attempted the 200-kilogram barbell and was directly asking to increase it to 400. This naturally invited doubt from others.

"Hahaha, did you hear that? He's going to try lifting 400 kilograms right off the bat."

"That's hilarious. Then I'll try lifting 1,000 kilograms. Since I can't lift it anyway, why not aim higher?"

"What a clown. Does he think this will get the Hero Association's attention?"

The man who had been standing at the back of the crowd shook his head slightly, a mocking smile on his face.

"I really don't understand what he's thinking, treating someone like this as an opponent. He doesn't even have the basic sense of shame."

Kubos sighed. He was firmly in first place for the weightlifting event, and the subsequent events would be a breeze. He knew that 200 kilograms wasn't his limit.

However, since he had just arrived at the Hero Association, it was best to hide some of his strength. After all, he had his own goals.

"If you fail, you will be directly assessed as having failed the examination. You need to think carefully. I suggest you try the current record first, 200 kilograms!"

The staff member hinted at Wu Di. After all, his previous two test results were quite good. However, most people who came to take the Hero Association's examination were young and arrogant, so a little tempering wouldn't hurt.

"200 kilograms? That weight is a bit too easy for me."

Wu Di scratched his head. Before anyone else could mock him, he directly lifted the barbell overhead with one hand.

"This..."

The surroundings instantly fell silent. Even the staff member looked shocked. Kubos, who had already prepared to leave, also had disbelief in his eyes, and a sense of shame washed over him.

"Damn it, this guy was also hiding his strength."

Kubos's expression instantly turned grim. He knew that even if he went all out, he wouldn't be able to lift 200 kilograms with one hand as easily as Wu Di.

"400 kilograms."

Seeing this, the staff member no longer hesitated and had people bring over the 400-kilogram barbell.

Everyone held their breath. They knew this was 400 kilograms, a weight that even some registered heroes in the Hero Association might not be able to lift.

"This is 400 kilograms? It seems my limit is far beyond this."

Wu Di easily lifted the barbell again under everyone's watchful eyes. A few of the group members who had mocked him earlier were already quietly leaving.

"What kind of monster is he..."

Kubos stood there, dumbfounded

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