Bang tried to recall, and could not help feeling a little wistful.
"Indeed, the last time we met was at that meeting in A City, wasn't it?"
"Right, so here I am, paying you a visit. And it's not just me. Saitama came along too. He's waiting in the side hall right now."
"Really? Then we must have a proper get-together." A kindly smile appeared on the old man's face. He had rather missed Saitama, a drinking buddy he had shared drinks with before. "It's mealtime anyway. Let's go to the back courtyard and chat over a meal."
"Sure, then we won't be shy about joining you for a free meal."
"Not at all. If you wanted, you could even stay here long-term. This dojo of mine may not have much else, but it certainly has enough rooms."
"Haha, that would be far too much trouble for you."
Josen laughed it off, then said with a smile, "Oh, right, Saitama recently took on a disciple too. You'll definitely be surprised when you meet him."
"Really?"
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Bang's mustache twitched upward as a surprised expression appeared on his face.
"Saitama actually took on a disciple! Then I must have a good look."
"Come on, come on. They're waiting just next door."
The two chatted as they walked, soon passing through the corridor and arriving at the side hall.
"Saitama, Genos, look who's here."
Saitama, who had been sitting around bored, immediately smiled when he saw Bang and Josen arrive together. "Long time no see, Mr. Bang!"
The old man nodded in greeting with a warm smile. "Long time no see, Saitama."
"Oh, right, let me introduce you. This is Genos." As though remembering something, Saitama patted the young cyborg beside him on the shoulder. "Genos, this is Mr. Bang.