"Scarlet Ninja? You're going to stop me? I thought you were someone who shared my ideals of perfect justice..."
Sweet Mask's expression was somewhat unfriendly. He struggled a couple of times and barely managed to break free.
Even though he was confident that he could rank at least in the middle of the S-rank, he found that his physical body was still a bit inferior to Meikyō's.
"No, what I mean is, these are King's spoils of war. Even if you want to dispose of them, you have to ask him first, don't you?"
Meikyō offered an explanation and looked at King.
Sweet Mask then realized that King's King Engine had started roaring at some point. Looking at King's fierce yet calm and cold face, he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.
These two people seem to be stronger than him.
"Since it is the spoils of King, the strongest being on Earth, then it is indeed not appropriate for me to interfere. However, Mr. King, as one of the top figures on this planet, I think you would not want these evil and filthy beings to taint this beautiful world."
Sweet Mask flashed a flawless smile and said to King.
"They're just prisoners we captured to interrogate. Once we've used them up, you can do whatever you want with them."
King forced a calm expression, mimicking the lines of some characters in adventure games, and then turned and left.
It's too dangerous here; he should go home and play dating games.
"As expected of King, capturing these prisoners is nothing special, but being able to protect them when the spaceship was about to crash and bring them out unharmed is enough to show his strength."
"Superalloy Darkshine said with a sigh."
"Someone like King, who seems to be full of flaws yet is unimaginably strong, even I..."
Bang stood with his hands behind his back, watching King's departing figure, and a bald, extremely simple face appeared in his mind.
For someone of this level of strength, whether or not there is a so-called flaw makes no difference.
A shooting star streaks across the sky.
A capsule-shaped delivery pod landed near the spaceship, and a black metal robot stepped out.
"Metal Knight? Another guy who only arrives after all the enemies have been dealt with."
Metal Bat looked at Metal Knight with displeasure and said.
Metal Knight ignored Metal Bat's words and walked to the side of the spaceship wreckage on his own.
"This spaceship is amazing..."
"We shot down this spaceship; it was really impressive."
Meikyō placed one hand on Metal Knight's shoulder, her fingers pressing hard and leaving deep finger marks on the black steel.
"Scarlet Ninja, what do you mean by this?"
The black robot's eyes flashed red as it questioned Meikyō.
What do you think?
Meikyō also had a pair of scarlet Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan shining brightly, as if he could see through the robot and see Dr. Bofoi standing in front of the screen thousands of miles away—he was the controller of the robot and the true identity of Metal Knight.
"Just as Sweet Mask has no right to touch King's spoils, you weren't the one who defeated the enemies on this spaceship and crashed it, so I think you also have no right to deal with the wreckage of this spaceship, right?"
Metal Knight paused for a moment before speaking:
"But besides me, who else is capable of handling this spaceship?"
How can you be so sure that only you have the ability to handle this?
Meikyō countered with a question.
Metal Knight's goal is nothing more than the alien technology on this spaceship.
But these things are still useful in Meikyō's hands.
The One-Punch Man World has Genus and Dr. Kuseno, the Pirate World has Caesar, Naruto World has Orochimaru —all top-notch scientific researchers.
Metal Knight was silent for a moment, then finally spoke:
"I'll discuss it with someone from the Hero Association."
After speaking, the black robot emitted a puff of exhaust fumes from its feet and left the scene.
In Foboi's view, with such a large spaceship wreckage here, it couldn't possibly have escaped, no matter what.
Since the Scarlet Ninja is unwilling to get involved in his spoils, he can offer something of sufficient value in exchange.
Metal Knight is not worried about the Hero Association's attitude.
As the Hero Association's most important technological support, the Hero Association cannot rebuild its headquarters and A-City without his help.
One week later.
In B-City, which is adjacent to A-City, lies the most luxurious hot spring hotel.
"Hiss... Ah! It feels so good, it makes me want to sleep. Genos, how are you feeling?"
Saitama squinted, leaned against the wall, and slumped in the comfortable hot spring water, casually asking a question.
"I'm sorry, Saitama- sensei, my body is made entirely of metal, so I can't feel anything."
Genos sat in the hot spring, chest puffed out, and answered loudly.
"That's a real pity. The hot spring water is so pleasant. Soaking in it makes me feel like I'm a few years younger."
Bang clasped his hands behind his head, a towel draped over his forehead, and grumbled.
"Yeah yeah."
Saitama nodded with a smile, then turned to look at Meikyō.
"What do you think, Meikyō?"
"Ah, it's pretty good, but unfortunately it still has some flaws."
Meikyō lay on the edge of the hot spring, commenting on the wall.
"Huh? Flaw? Wasn't this supposed to be the best hot spring hotel in the surrounding city? I feel like it's perfect."
Saitama looked completely bewildered.
"Ah, the downside is that it's not big enough."
Meikyō touched his nose and gave an irrelevant answer.
Actually, he didn't do it on purpose at first. What he saw with his Transparent World was just the various organs and tissues under his skin.
However, ever since his Transparent World evolved into Observation Haki with a powerful perspective effect, he can automatically adjust the perspective effect according to his needs.
And then I accidentally got engrossed in it...
The hot spring room next door.
Tatsumaki glanced at the enormous breasts of the women's Hero Association staff, then at her own tablet, snorted, and silently submerged her head underwater.
"Aaaaaah! Sexy Futanari! What are you doing?!"
A sharp sound came from another hot spring room, interrupting Meikyō's enjoyment of the beautiful scenery.
"Oh, Metal Bat, I was just concerned about whether your physical development is normal, after all, you're still in puberty..."
"Then go look at other people's!"
"Watch me! I don't mind you looking at my muscular physique! Hey, ha, hey! This is the latest fitness move I learned, which perfectly showcases every inch of my muscles!"
Listening to the sounds of fighting next door, Meikyō couldn't help but feel glad that she wasn't sharing a room with the Sexy Futanari.
The group here consists of Saitama, Genos, and Bang, while the others are S-Class Hero with relatively normal personalities, such as Atomic Samurai, Flashy Flash, and Zombie Man.
If I were next door and that Sexy Futanari ambushed me, I'd definitely pull out a knife!
Just then, a staff member from the Hero Association arrived at the door of the hot spring room and knocked lightly a few times.
"Saitama- sensei, Teacher Meikyō, I'll go!"
Genos got up and went out, opened the door a crack, exchanged a few words, and then closed it again.
"Genos, what's going on outside?"
Saitama yawned and said.
"Mr. Sitch has arranged a banquet of the highest standard and invites everyone to attend the victory celebration."
Genos answered seriously.
"Oh, a top-tier banquet, a victory celebration?! Does that mean there will be lots of delicious food!"
Saitama's eyes lit up.
After drying themselves off and putting on bathrobes, the group followed the waiter into a luxurious hall.
Neatly arranged long tables on both sides were laid out, with some appetizers and desserts on them, and a bottle of wine that looked very high-end placed next to them.
"This alien invasion of Earth has been recognized by the Hero Association as the largest disaster in history. Some of the Hero Association's senior members believe that this disaster should be rated as god-level. However, none of this has much to do with today."
Sitch, also wearing a bathrobe and holding a glass of wine, walked onto the stage.
"Today's celebration banquet serves two purposes: firstly, to acknowledge everyone's contributions in protecting the Earth; and secondly, because I believe the threat to the Earth's destruction may not yet be eliminated. Only by surviving the next six months can we ensure our safe passage through this crisis. Therefore, I am also using this celebration banquet as an opportunity to invite everyone to continue discussing the topics that were not resolved at the headquarters meeting a week ago."
"However, this hot spring trip will last for two days and one night, so I think we can talk about these things tomorrow. Let's leave it at that for tonight. In short, I am very grateful for everyone's contributions to protecting the Earth, so please relax and enjoy yourselves tonight!"
"Cheers!"
Sitch raised his glass high.
Cheers! ×N
The crystal-clear liquor entered Mingjing's mouth, and the spicy, fiery sensation gave Meikyō the feeling of flames flowing down her throat.
After swallowing it, I only felt a burning sensation in my abdomen.
Meikyō doesn't actually drink much.
It's hard to say about other ninjas, but Uchiha ninjas are quite strict about adhering to the three prohibitions of ninjas.
Or rather, many of the Ninja Clan that have survived from the Sengoku period are like this.
Because during the Sengoku Period, enemies could attack at any time, all ninjas had to keep their minds clear at all times to be ready to be dispatched and ensure their combat effectiveness.
This tradition has been passed down to this day in the Ninja Clan with relatively strict family rules, such as the Uchiha and Hyūga Clan.
However, although he has hardly ever drunk alcohol since childhood, Meikyō's alcohol tolerance is not bad.
With his powerful physical abilities and exceptional body control, Meikyō can stay sober even if he doesn't want to.
Being able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk is child's play for him.
"This is the legendary Dragonfall Liquor, it must be quite old. I drank it at the home of a senior martial arts master when I was young. I also inquired about it later, and it's not cheap. One bottle is equivalent to half a year's expenses for my dojo."
Bang took a sip, smacked his lips, and commented with a satisfied look.
"It is indeed a good wine, easy to drink, but very strong. Legend has it that it is called this wine because it can even make dragons drunk, and now it seems that it is indeed true to its name."
Atomic Samurai agreed.
Hearing what the two said, Meikyō couldn't help but glance at the wine bottle in his hand a few more times.
Atomic Samurai and Bang both highly respected figures. One is a member of the Sword Saint Society and a world-renowned swordsmanship master, while the other is a leading figure in the martial arts world with extensive knowledge.
If they all say so, then this wine must be top-notch.
Let's see if we can ask Sitch for some more to take to Tsunade and Whitebeard.
With that in mind, Meikyō took the wine and went up to talk to Sitch, getting the result she wanted.
Sitch stated that the liquor was provided by the Hero Association's major backer, the super-rich Agni.
After hearing about the alien attack and personally visiting the ruins of A-City to witness the battlefield, he took out his treasured wine, intending to use it to entertain these S-Class Hero.
As one of the founders of the Hero Association, or even its most important founder, he naturally knew important information within the Hero Association and was aware of the magnitude of the impact of this incident.
The fact that she could defeat multiple powerful S-Class Hero single-handedly means that the enemy's strength was no longer just Dragon-level. After all, even the most troublesome Dragon-level in the past could be easily defeated when Tatsumaki was deployed.
If this crisis is not resolved within A-City, it could very well escalate into a disaster that could wipe out humanity.
The definition of God-level Disaster is a crisis that could potentially lead to the extinction of humanity.
Getting back to the main point, after learning from Sitch that there were a few spare bottles of Dragonfall Liquor in the venue, Meikyō asked a waiter to pack two bottles to take home later.
"You want to take it home? Is it really that good?"
Tatsumaki looked surprised, finished her glass of Grow-Tall Brand Milk, and used her Psychic Power to control the bottle to fly over and pour a full glass of liquor into it.
"This wine... burp, it's so spicy! What's so good about it!"
Tatsumaki took a sip and felt her cheeks burning and her head spinning. She then moved the blanket to the side next to Meikyō.
"I guess I'm still not good at drinking. Well, since this wine is expensive, let's not waste it. You can handle it."
"Um... isn't it a bit inappropriate for me to handle the wine you've already drunk?"
Meikyō's forehead creased with a few black lines as he remained silent.
"Well, drinking is for adults. Kids shouldn't try to be brave. You should just drink your milk. Meikyō, that glass is yours. This bottle of wine is mine."
Saitama walked over with a smile, picked up the bottle of Dragonfall Liquor that originally belonged to Tatsumaki, and returned to his seat.
"Say it, who are you calling a brat!"
Tatsumaki clenched her fists fiercely.
His body floated into the air, but he put his hands on his hips and said:
"I was definitely the one who drank the most today!"
"Um... how about I order you a bottle of... Grow-Tall Brand Milk?"
Meikyō picked up the milk carton that Tatsumaki had hidden under the table and said.
"Huh? Grow-Tall Brand Milk? Isn't that the same brand as Child Emperor's milk?"
Saitama rested his chin on his hand, leaned over to Child Emperor's table, and looked at the words on the milk carton there.
"Ah, yes, according to my test results, this brand of milk is rich in nutrients and is the most suitable drink for minors to grow taller!"
Child Emperor held up a glass of milk and said.
"By the way, Metal Bat, I remember you're a minor too, right? Want some?"
Child Emperor extended an invitation to the Metal Bat.
Metal Bat is seventeen years old this year, just one year shy of adulthood.
"No need, I'm very happy with my current height."
The Metal Bat shook its head and quietly drank its orange juice—the law here prohibits minors from consuming alcoholic beverages.
"Oh, I see. It's the 'Grow-Tall Brand Milk."
Meikyō reached out and compared the height difference between herself and Tatsumaki.
Yes, there's a very obvious difference between 1.82 meters and 1.5 meters.
A visible # symbol appeared on Tatsumaki's forehead, and the blush on her cheeks was hard to tell whether it was from drinking, anger, or both.
"Snort!"
Tatsumaki reached out and took her glass of wine back from the table in the Meikyō, then used her Psychic Power to make the bottle of wine that Saitama had just taken from the table fly back to her.
"Don't look down on me, I can definitely drink more than you!"
Tatsumaki shouted, first tilting her head back and gulping down the glass of wine in her hand, then wiping her mouth, she hugged the bottle with both hands and started chugging it.
"Amazing! I never expected that a mere young girl could drink more than me!"
The Tanktop Master was greatly surprised by Tatsumaki's actions.
"That... that's for sure... hiccup~"
Tatsumaki mumbled something drunk, let out a burp, her eyes glazed over, and shook the half-empty bottle of wine in her hand.
She can't chug a whole bottle at once.
"Never mind, let's give her some time to cool off."
Meikyō shook her head and picked up a piece of steak to eat.
The evening banquet was prepared by world-class chefs using the most expensive and top-quality ingredients. Even though Meikyō had seen many worlds, he believed that only the food in the East Blue floating restaurants in the Pirate World could surpass it.
In terms of skill, they are both top-tier chefs in the world. Since their respective worlds don't have a dedicated world for chefs like Food Wars!!, their upper limits in culinary skills are not that different.
Even though the Pirate World has extraordinary abilities, the One-Punch Man World also has various technological aids.
The only thing that can affect the quality of these foods is the ingredients.
As for ingredients, the Pirate World has an incredible variety of species. Even though there are monsters in the One-Punch Man World, generally no one would use a monster's body as food.
This Dragonfall Liquor is indeed as Atomic Samurai said, it has a strong aftereffect.
Before long, Sexy Futanari was already pulling the equally drunk Tanktop Master into the center to dance ballet, while Superalloy Darkshine was showing off his muscles on the other side, constantly changing his workout poses.
Tatsumaki seemed less dizzy, but she had started acting crazy in her seat, shouting incessantly.
As a primary school student, Child Emperor was the first to leave. According to him, he needed a healthy routine to maintain his learning efficiency.
Next is King.
With a game console, he could stay up for three days and three nights straight, but there's no game console here, and as an ordinary person, he's the second person Fudō.
Soon, everyone left one after another, even the Pig God who kept eating left, but before leaving, he asked someone to reheat the remaining food and send it to his room as a midnight snack.
Tatsumaki kept making a racket until the very end, accompanied only by Meikyō and Zombie Man.
Meikyō can't get drunk, and his abundant energy is enough for him to fight for three days and three nights. Zombie Man is even more incredible. His body has Infinity regenerative abilities, and he can fight for a week without any problems. His metabolism is also extremely fast, and alcohol is broken down as soon as it enters his stomach.
"Our room was at the very end of the corridor. Scarlet Ninja, we should send Tatsumaki back, or she'll cause trouble here all night."
The Zombie Man looked at Tornado, who was using her Psychic Power to control chopsticks to float in the air and kept Tatsumaki foolishly.
"Good."
Meikyō nodded, and then she and the Zombie Man stood on either side of Tatsumaki.
"Qiu Dou, what are you doing?! Huh? Why am I flying? I didn't use Psychic Power!"
Tatsumaki mumbled in a daze, before realizing that she was being held up by Meikyō and Zombie Man, one on each side.
Because both of them were much taller than her, her feet were lifted off the ground.
Halfway there, the dazed Tatsumaki finally realized what was going on!
She! Tatsumaki, a teenage girl, found herself in a dilemma between two men in the middle of the night!
What are you trying to do?!
Tatsumaki panicked and used her Psychic Power to break free, floating in mid-air and shouting.
"Of course I'll take you to your room."
The Zombie Man had a completely matter-of-fact expression on his face.
"Go to my room? What do you want!"
"I told you to go to sleep."
Meikyō spread his hands and said.
Tatsumaki crossed her arms over her chest, looking at the two of them with an expression of utter disbelief.
"Um... you misunderstood, I have no interest in children."
The Zombie Man, with a long face, said speechlessly.
"Let me take you back to your room first. Going to bed early and waking up early will help you grow taller."
Meikyō covered her face and said.
"Damn it! They're looking down on me again! I'm not any younger than any of them!"
The Tatsumaki roared, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws.
"Um... if I may ask, Tatsumaki, how old are you this year...?"
The Zombie Man asked awkwardly.
Tatsumaki merely snorted, looking at him with disdain, and said:
"Don't you know it's very presumptuous to ask a beautiful young girl her age?"
"I know that. I remember me noting it down when I looked at the Hero Encyclopedia. So, Tatsumaki, you're 28 this year. Come to think of it, you don't look 28 at all."
Meikyō rested her chin on her hand and said earnestly.
"So you're already twenty-eight. You're not much younger than me."
The Zombie Man's face showed a knowing expression.
"You two bastards... I'm going to kill you!!!"
"I will die first as a sign of respect."
The Zombie Man decisively pulled out a machete and slashed his own neck, collapsing to the ground.
Meikyō:...
Don't think I can't tell that your heart hasn't stopped beating.
However, the Zombie Man simply lay down on the ground and fell asleep on the spot, demonstrating an incredibly strong ability to fall asleep.
"If you want to fight, go outside. Otherwise, the noise will be too loud and wake everyone up."
Meikyō said helplessly.
These are all problem children.