"Be my subordinate?"
Sasuke was stunned.
"What, unwilling?"
"If you're unwilling, then forget it."
Naruto looked indifferent and waved at the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
"Let's go, Kurama, we're going home."
Kurama leaped up onto Naruto's shoulder and grinned at Sasuke, saying, "Heh, Uchiha kid, 'subordinate' and 'disciple' are only one character different. There's not much distinction."
Subordinate… Disciple…
Sasuke suddenly looked up, his three-tomoe Sharingan burning with resolute flames: "Okay, I'm willing to be your subordinate! As long as I can become stronger, as long as I can take revenge on him, I'll do anything!"
"Is that so? In that case, your first mission, subordinate, is to take Kurama back to Konoha Village. I—"
Before he finished speaking.
This Shadow Clone of Naruto exploded into a cloud of Chakra white mist, dissipating on the spot, leaving only a dumbfounded Sasuke.
"Shadow—Shadow Clone!?"
Naruto, who had imprinted an impression of god-like power in Sasuke's heart, was actually just a Shadow Clone of the main body?
Sasuke said hoarsely, "Naruto, how strong are you now? Have you become strong enough to rival the God of Shinobi—"
"Uchiha kid, what are you thinking? Hurry back to Konoha Village."
"This great one still wants to eat barbecue!"
After Naruto's Shadow Clone disappeared, Kurama did not jump onto Sasuke's shoulder but walked alone on the grass.
Although he often bickered with Naruto, Kurama regarded Naruto as the only person he could trust.
One-Punch World.
Miles of dark clouds completely enveloped the sky above J City.
The once prosperous coastal city was now plunged into panic and chaos. Gusts of wind howled like a typhoon, and huge waves crashed against the shore, as one Sea Folk after another emerged from the sea, landing in J City.
At this moment, the streets were filled with damaged vehicles and collapsed buildings. Citizens fled in a panic, as if escaping something extremely terrifying.
And the culprit behind all this was the invader from the deep sea—Deep Sea King!
Deep Sea King was massive, wearing a crown and a red cape, with bulging muscles, green skin, and fish-like features. He had webbed toes and a cruel, arrogant smile on his face.
He strolled through the cloud-covered city as if it were his own backyard, easily punching through a building with a casual wave of his hand and crushing a tank with a single stomp.
Guns fired at him had no effect whatsoever.
"Weak! Too weak! Is this all the creatures on land amount to?"
Deep Sea King let out a muffled laugh.
"This land shall be taken over by us, the Deep Sea Clan!"
Heroes from the Hero Association rushed to stop him, one after another.
"Stinger" launched a surprise attack with his exquisite spear technique, but his weapon was corroded by the venom Deep Sea King casually flicked away, and he was sent flying by a punch, his fate unknown.
"Lightning Max" relied on his speed to maneuver, but his lightning kicks had no effect on Deep Sea King's tough skin, and he was easily caught and had his leg bone crushed.
Even the S-Class Hero "Demon Cyborg" Genos arrived at the scene. His Incineration Cannon was incredibly powerful, once forcing Deep Sea King on the defensive.
However, with the "Unbeatable War God" buff, the cunning Deep Sea King got close, ultimately tearing off Genos's mechanical arm and severely injuring and defeating him.
"Hmph, so-called S-Class Heroes are nothing more than this!"
Deep Sea King stepped on Genos's broken body and laughed wildly, looking up at the sky, "Is there anyone else?! Who can stop me?!"
His gaze fell upon a large underground shelter entrance not far away, where a large number of citizens who hadn't been evacuated had gathered.
This shelter was built under the leadership of the Hero Association, using thick alloy defense walls, said to be able to withstand a direct missile strike.
"Oh? Do you think you're safe hiding behind this tortoise shell?"
Deep Sea King kicked aside Genos, who had been reduced to a human stick, and walked menacingly towards the shelter with a sneer.
"The monster is coming, the monster is coming."
"Help, who can save us?"
"Why did even an S-Class Hero lose? Who else can stop this monster!"
People inside the shelter saw Deep Sea King approaching through the surveillance screen and let out desperate screams.
What they didn't know was that Pig God was the hero sent by the Hero Association to deal with Deep Sea King, but because Pig God ate dozens of Sea Folk, he couldn't fit into any vehicles and failed to arrive in time.
Deep Sea King took a deep breath, his enormous fist pulled back, muscles expanding like hydraulic pumps, containing terrifying power!
"Break for this King!"
"Boom!"
He unleashed a full-power punch, slamming it heavily onto the thick alloy defense wall.
A deafening roar echoed throughout the entire street.
That sturdy wall, strong enough to withstand missile bombardment, in front of Deep Sea King's ultimate pure power, was like a biscuit hit by a heavy hammer, instantly denting, shattering, and then exploding with a crash, revealing the terrified faces of the citizens inside the shelter!
"Hahaha! Ants, become this King's first offering for landing!" Deep Sea King laughed wildly, stepping forward, intending to break into the defenseless shelter.
People inside the shelter closed their eyes in despair, praying for a miracle to happen.
Just then.
With a "clang" sound.
A bicycle crashed into Deep Sea King's burly and tall body.
"Hmm?"
Deep Sea King stopped, turned his head, and saw a young man wearing a green helmet.
It was the C-Class Rank 1 Hero—Mumen Rider.
"You're a hero too?"
Deep Sea King sneered, sizing up Mumen Rider, a mocking smile appearing on his face.
"Weak, truly too weak. You are weaker than all the heroes this King has defeated before."
"Go away now, this King disdains to even make a move."
Having said that.
Deep Sea King lifted his foot and stepped, preparing to continue entering the shelter he had breached.
But as he took his second step, he felt two weak, powerless arms clinging tightly to his waist.
"Justice Tackle!"
Mumen Rider hugged Deep Sea King tightly from behind, unleashing all his strength, attempting to perform a suplex.
Deep Sea King stopped, his body unmoving.
Seeing that the tackle was ineffective, Mumen Rider then used "Justice Punch," continuously hitting Deep Sea King's body.
Tickling?
No, it wasn't even tickling.
"Too weak, too weak, too weak, too weak. You're like an ant, even weaker than the small fry in the sea. Do you think you can defeat this King, hero?"
Deep Sea King asked with a grim face, without turning his head.
"This is not a matter of winning or losing at all, but rather, I must step forward!"
Mumen Rider shouted with all his might.
"Oh? Is that so—"
"In that case—then for this King—die—! !"
Deep Sea King, with a terrifyingly grim face, suddenly turned his head, his eyes like a demon king from hell, staring at Mumen Rider. His furious glare unleashed a cold, terrifying killing intent, like a tsunami, impacting Mumen Rider's spirit.
The next moment, Deep Sea King's enormous fist slammed towards Mumen Rider.