Buzz, buzz, buzz—
Dr. Banner's ears rang incessantly as his body flew backward. His superhuman physique kept him from being injured.
More accurately, whenever he was hurt, the Hulk within him took over, healing his injuries while turning his skin green and completing the transformation in an instant.
The Hulk dropped from midair. His feet hit the ground, but he could not keep his balance. The impact knocked him over, and he stumbled and rolled several times before barely coming to a stop.
"Roar, roar, roar—"
A flash of green passed through the Hulk's eyes. His towering, muscular body had already burst through his clothes, leaving only a pair of remarkably elastic briefs intact.
He planted his feet on the ground. The muscles in his legs tensed and released like springs, launching his body high into the air as he leaped toward Russell.
Banner's intelligence after transforming was not particularly high. He chose his prey like a beast, and beasts shared one trait: they held grudges. Anyone who hurt them could remain in their memory for a lifetime.
As the sound of something tearing through the air approached, Russell raised a hand to stop Natasha and Yelena from stepping forward. He intended to use this chance to stretch his limbs a little.
"Roar, roar, roar!!"
The Hulk descended from above, both hands clenched into fists. With his eyes locked on Russell below, he swung his arms with all his strength and dove straight down.
The overwhelming momentum compressed and drove away the air, creating a hurricane out of nowhere that swept across the entire area. Dust billowed up in great clouds, making for a terrifying sight.
Russell narrowed his eyes, the profound darkness in them impossible to dispel. He raised both hands to meet the Hulk's descending fists.
Boom!!
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