Monster Association Mobilizes

At the Hero Association headquarters, Sekiguchi and a group of high-ranking officials sat in the conference hall.

"The monsters' activities have become increasingly frequent lately, and based on King's warning, we've already dispatched heroes to explore Z City."

"According to the intelligence transmitted by Child Emperor, the Monster Association should be located underground in Z City, but the specific situation is still under investigation."

Jace reported in detail, then added.

"Additionally, we received a call from Sweet Mask. He encountered King in the no-man's-land."

"King? What was he doing there?"

"According to the information provided by Sweet Mask, King was fighting a powerful monster at the time and easily achieved victory. The disaster level is estimated to be Demon-level or higher."

"As expected of King. Did you ask him for detailed information? Since he fought the monster, he should have some understanding of the situation there."

"According to King's intelligence, the opponent should have more than one Dragon-level monster. Therefore, we must take this matter seriously, or humanity might truly face the danger of extinction."

"To retreat unharmed even when facing several Dragon-level monsters? What is King's limit? Fortunately, he's on our side."

"Indeed. If it weren't for his low activity, his strength would be more than enough to rank him in the top three of the S-Class."

"In any case, once Child Emperor pinpoints the exact location of the Monster Association, we will gather all the top S-Class combat power and eliminate them in one fell swoop."

"This battle is not only about the survival of the Hero Association but also about the future of all humanity. We absolutely cannot lose!!!"

Sekiguchi's expression was solemn. The current situation was extremely dire; if left unchecked, the Monster Association's power would only grow stronger.

"Teacher, you're back. Are you... King?"

Genos looked at King, who had returned with Saitama, in utter confusion. However, they were somewhat familiar with each other.

"I just went out to buy groceries and happened to run into him."

Saitama said with a smile.

"Excuse me."

Wu Di nodded slightly. He had originally intended to rest for a while and then try to encounter other monsters after fully recovering.

He waited until dawn. Instead of finding any monsters, he ran into Saitama, and the two returned home together.

"Seventh S-Class Hero... King?"

Fubuki, sitting in the living room, looked at Wu Di with a mixture of tension and shock in her eyes upon his arrival.

"Hey, why are you still here?"

Saitama frowned. Ever since their last encounter, Fubuki had been visiting every day, trying every means to persuade him to join the Blizzard Group.

This is impossible? Saitama, a mere B-Class, not only has an S-Class disciple but also knows King, the Seventh S-Class Hero, known as the strongest on Earth...

Fubuki was shocked at this moment, but it only strengthened her resolve to recruit Saitama.

"King, have you encountered any trouble recently?"

Saitama's sudden, nonsensical question left Wu Di a bit bewildered.

"Has something happened?"

"It is said that recently, a human who calls himself a monster has been specifically hunting heroes."

"Teacher is right. I heard that Tank Top Master, the fifteenth S-Class Hero, and Mumen Rider, the first C-Class Hero, were both defeated."

Wu Di suddenly understood. He hadn't expected Garou to start his activities again so soon.

"I haven't encountered him yet, but it would be interesting to see."

Wu Di smiled slightly. He still had to complete the mission assigned by the system. However, this time, Garou should have undergone further growth and become more difficult to deal with.

"Ah! Bang's eldest disciple was also implicated. It's said that Garou uses a technique called Martial Arts to specifically target heroes' weaknesses."

"I also got tickets to the Martial Arts Tournament and plan to go see it. Do you want to come along?"

Saitama extended a sincere invitation, which indeed reminded Wu Di.

"I have other things to do, so I won't go. But I'll come to watch the match if I have time!"

Wu Di smiled and politely declined. After a brief chat, he left Saitama's house.

The Martial Arts Tournament is opening, and the Monster Association will surely make a move. I need to hurry.

Wu Di's eyes sharpened. He put on a black mask and quickly left Z City.

In the Monster Association, countless monsters gathered, seemingly waiting for something.

"The time has come. We are about to have a decisive battle with the Hero Association. Although our strength surpasses theirs, we cannot be careless."

"Your mission this time is to spread Monster Cells and have powerful humans undergo monsterization, thereby filling the current vacancies in the association's executive ranks."

"Go, have a good time, and I await your good news!"

Great Orc Eye's words instantly excited countless monsters, and cheers erupted.

Not long after, figures poured out from underground in the no-man's-land, heading towards the outskirts of Z City.

In City M, Wu Di was in a hurry. He knew that given the current situation, the Monster Association would definitely take action and attack the Martial Arts Tournament venue.

However, with Saitama there, there was no need to worry. But the monsters causing chaos outside would require other heroes to clean up.

For Wu Di, this was the perfect opportunity to complete the Monster Slayer Order.

"This time, the Monster Association will definitely send out Dragon-level monsters. I'll take care of them all at once."

Wu Di was full of confidence. This would also lighten the burden for future decisive battles.

"Damn Mumen Rider, I almost got killed by that guy."

"Absolute speed and strength, huh? I guess martial arts designed for humans are useless against him."

Garou's familiar figure appeared on the street. However, this time he looked unusually disheveled, covered in wounds all over his body, but his fighting spirit remained strong.

"Interesting, I didn't expect to run into you so soon."

A slight smile curved Wu Di's lips. This was like a pie falling from the sky.

"It's you again! This time, I'll definitely crush you completely!"

Garou was momentarily stunned when he saw Wu Di, and then his blood began to boil.

"The wounds don't hurt anymore, and my body can still move. I'll take him down now!"

A sinister grin spread across Garou's lips as he suddenly charged at Wu Di.

Boom! Wu Di sent Garou flying with a punch, bringing him back to reality.

"How did this guy's strength increase so much?"

Garou blocked with his arms at the last moment, but the piercing pain forced him to face reality: Wu Di's strength had surpassed his.

"Is he starting to transform?"

Seeing Garou's terrifying healing ability, Wu Di's expression became serious. Garou's growth potential at each stage was extremely high and absolutely could not be ignored.

"I need to use my full combat power to defeat him quickly, otherwise he'll just keep growing infinitely."