"Come at me together. Today, I'll show you just how powerful a monster is."
Garou looked at everyone with contempt, while Sekiguchi let out a sigh of relief.
He had not expected two top-ranking A-Class heroes to be defeated so quickly. If Wu Di had not stepped in in time, the three A-Class heroes might have been wiped out.
"Fifth-ranked B-Class hero, Masked Man Wu Di. He really is exceptionally dependable."
Sekiguchi viewed Wu Di in a new light. He had originally only assigned him an ordinary escort mission, never expecting such an unexpected gain.
"You bastard!"
"The opponent is definitely stronger than a Demon-level Monster. Leave this to me."
Wu Di's voice was incomparably calm. Azure Flame had wanted to object, but after recalling his own performance just now, he could not refute him.
"What are you trying to do?"
"Damn it, let's kill him together!"
"Right! No matter how strong he is, he's only one man!"
Garou had already charged into the crowd. Amid scream after scream, the entire hall soon fell silent.
"The annoying trash is gone. Now it's your turn!"
Garou casually wiped the blood from his face and looked at Wu Di with a provocative gaze.
"I've already notified the other heroes. I hope Wu Di can hold out until they arrive."
Sekiguchi silently prayed. Although Wu Di had driven Garou back just now, that did not mean he could definitely defeat him. Even A-Class heroes had been beaten.
"Monster Garou, it's an honor to meet you for the first time!"
Wu Di's eyes grew fervent. Garou might not have been the strongest opponent he had ever encountered, but in all of One Punch Man, aside from Saitama, no one could match his potential.
Bang, bang, bang—The two figures turned into afterimages as they clashed wildly throughout the hall. They moved so fast that even a top-ranking A-Class hero like Azure Flame could not see them clearly.
"These two definitely have S-Class strength!"
Azure Flame secretly gritted his teeth. This self-proclaimed monster Garou was unimaginably strong. He had never expected even a B-Class hero to be this powerful. What did that make him, an A-Class hero?
"Haha! I never thought I'd run into a hero as strong as you. What's your name?"
The more Garou fought, the more excited he became. He roughly knew the members of the Hero Association, yet he had no impression whatsoever of a powerhouse like Wu Di.
"Fifth-ranked B-Class, Wu Di!"
Boom, boom, boom—Wu Di's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and Garou gradually realized something was wrong. The other man's speed and strength were constantly increasing.
"Where are you looking?"
Bang—Garou's body was sent flying in an instant. Wu Di stood vigilantly where he was, not lowering his guard.
"Th-this... he actually won?"
Azure Flame was filled with disbelief. He had personally witnessed Garou instantly defeat two A-Class heroes.
"I never thought there would be a hero this strong in B-Class besides Fubuki. Jace had good judgment."
The Hero Association had gained a powerful hero, so Sekiguchi was naturally delighted. He was now considering whether to raise Wu Di's ranking to A-Class.
"You really are different from those guys! I've decided. I'll start with you and declare war on the Hero Association!"
Garou got to his feet and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. His expression seemed to become even more violent.
"Our strengths should be about equal right now."
Wu Di analyzed the situation calmly. Garou, the self-proclaimed monster, was probably around the Demon level now. The gap between their strengths was not large.
However, boosted by his momentum, the longer the battle dragged on, the stronger Wu Di became.
Wu Di did not waste any more words. His figure appeared directly before Garou, and he threw a punch.
Bang—Garou took the blow head-on, but at that moment, a blue streak of light suddenly shot out.
"Good!"
Boom—Wu Di, who had already been prepared, raised his hand to block the attack and immediately widened the distance between them.
"Damn it, I didn't want to use this so soon. This move always makes me think of that old man."
Garou's hands took up a martial arts stance, one Wu Di found all too familiar.
"Water Stream Cracking Fist!"
Because he had used an experience card before, Wu Di could not grasp the core of the Water Stream Cracking Fist, but he understood some of its techniques and methods of attack.
"Kid, let me show you a monster's power!"
Garou charged forward with a wicked grin, countless glowing fist shadows crashing down like an overwhelming tide.
"I only need to protect my vital points. His other attacks can't affect me much."
A cold glint flashed through Wu Di's eyes as he assumed the stance of the Water Stream Cracking Fist as well.
Bang, bang, bang—The more Garou fought, the more alarmed he became. Every time he attacked Wu Di's vital points, Wu Di blocked him. His other attacks had little effect, as though the enemy before him could never be brought down.
"A mere B-Class hero? Don't make me laugh!"
Garou was burning with rage now. His goal was to hunt S-Class heroes, yet he could not even deal with a B-Class hero like Wu Di.
"Although I can't perform the Water Stream Cracking Fist, I still remember a little about how another move generates force."
The corners of Wu Di's mouth rose slightly. He decided to give Garou a tremendous surprise.
Buzz—An invisible aura gathered in his palms. After blocking Garou's attack once more, Wu Di drew circles with his hands and suddenly thrust them forward.
"That move is...? Impossible! What's your relationship with that old geezer?!"
Garou's pupils contracted as he suddenly felt a terrifying pressure. Cold sweat instantly poured down his body.
"Take a guess! Fang Dragon Killing Fist!!!"
Wu Di flashed a broad white grin and winked at Garou.
Rumble—A terrifying shockwave swallowed Garou and blasted straight through the wall of the Hero Headquarters building.
"Ding! Congratulations, host. You have completed the mission: defeat Garou. Reward: 5,000 Talent Points and one random experience card."
"So he got away after all."
Wu Di looked at the empty hall and the wind blowing in from outside. His Fang Dragon Killing Fist was only a superficial imitation, after all. If it had been the brothers Bang and Bampf, they could definitely have killed Garou in seconds.
Moreover, Garou had not yet undergone Monsterization, so his strength was not that great. That was why Wu Di had managed to win by luck.
"Th-this power... Is he really B-Class?"
Azure Flame clenched his fists tightly and stared in disbelief at the wall that had been blown through. The Hero Headquarters had been built from special materials; ordinary attacks could not possibly damage it.
"Did he kill him?"
Sekiguchi wore a satisfied expression. The Association's heroes finally arrived at this moment. When they saw the two A-Class heroes lying on the ground, they hurriedly began treatment.
"Director Sekiguchi, where is the monster?"
"Don't panic. It's already been dealt with. Send someone to repair the wall."
After arranging the aftermath, Sekiguchi walked over to Wu Di.
"This time, it's all thanks to you. Headquarters will grant you a generous reward, as well as an adjustment to your ranking."
"He isn't dead. The next time we meet, he'll be even stronger. And he'll make hunting heroes his goal. The Association had better be careful."
Wu Di was not particularly happy. His fight with Garou was only the beginning, and as though to confirm his words, another system notification sounded.
"Ding! Mission triggered: defeat Garou again. Reward: 50,000 Talent Points. Reward skill: Fang Dragon Killing Fist."
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