Chapter 195: Underworld King Arc
As the eldest disciple, Charanko felt even more ashamed.
He had trained under Bang for several years, yet he still had no real understanding of martial arts. Compared to Satoru Suzuki, who had only watched once and already touched the threshold of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, Charanko felt as if he had completely failed his master.
Even so, his feelings were not all bitterness.
He was sincerely happy as well.
After all, his master had finally found an outstanding successor again.
When Satoru Suzuki stopped moving, he turned to confirm with Bang.
"Master, was my technique correct just now?"
Facing his disciple's question, Bang truly wanted to say that it had been beautifully done.
He wanted to say that Satoru was practically the ideal successor he had been looking for.
But he did not.
The image of another disciple flashed through his mind.
Garou.
That child had once been Bang's pride, yet he had eventually walked down the wrong path. Bang would never allow the same thing to happen again.
To prevent Satoru from becoming arrogant, Bang placed his hands behind his back and nodded slightly.
"There are still some flaws in your technique."
His tone was calm and measured.
"But to reach this level after only watching once is enough to prove your talent."
Bang stepped forward and continued, "From now on, I will personally guide your training. If there is anything you do not understand, you may ask me at any time."
Satoru nodded seriously.
"Yes, Master."
After that, Bang stood beside him and pointed out the mistakes in his movements one by one.
Satoru kept swinging his arms, repeatedly practicing the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. Whenever Bang gave advice, he listened carefully and corrected himself without complaint.
Watching him train, Bang's eyes gradually filled with satisfaction and affection.
Inside the sword, Asuramaru was also following along, quietly refining this martial art.
Time passed quickly.
In just three short days, Satoru Suzuki could already use the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist proficiently in actual combat. His physical fitness was also improving at a rapid pace.
On the dojo porch, Bang sat quietly and watched his disciple train in the courtyard.
A satisfied smile remained on his face.
After learning the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, Asuramaru shifted his attention back to Sonic.
When his perspective changed, he saw Sonic wandering aimlessly through the streets of City Z.
His face was cold, and his mood was clearly terrible.
"What bullshit Hero Association."
Sonic could not stop himself from complaining.
"They said I killed too many people and my identity is sensitive, so I should keep a low profile. Then they ranked me as C Class Rank 108."
His eyes narrowed with irritation.
"They really are blind."
He walked through the crowded street with a gloomy expression.
The more he thought about it, the more impatient he became.
Originally, he had planned to go to the Ghost Town and slaughter Monsters like before. But after searching through City Z's Ghost Town for several days, he had not even found a single hair of a Monster.
In desperation, Sonic had returned to the city to try his luck.
Who would have thought that after several days in a row, he still had not encountered a single Monster?
If this continued, when would he ever surpass Saitama?
Fortunately, as he passed a shop, Sonic noticed the news playing on a television.
On the screen, the female host spoke with a tense expression.
"Monsters have invaded City Y. Citizens, please take shelter inside your homes. The Association has already dispatched heroes. The current disaster level has been determined as Tiger."
Hearing the broadcast, the corners of Sonic's mouth rose slightly.
"A Monster has finally appeared."
His gaze turned sharp.
"City Y isn't that far from here."
Without another thought, his figure vanished from the street.
The pedestrians around him did not even notice he had disappeared.
At the same time, back at Bang's dojo, Bang looked at his sweat drenched disciple and could not help smiling.
"Take a break, Satoru Suzuki. Even in martial arts, one must balance training and rest."
"Thank you, Master."
Hearing this, Satoru finally stopped moving.
He took a towel from the side, wiped the sweat from his face, and sat down on the dojo porch, intending to rest for a while.
But in the next moment, a vibration came from his waist.
Satoru took out his communicator and answered.
A female voice came from the other side.
"Hello, Mumen Rider. City Y is currently under attack by Monsters. The disaster level has been determined as Tiger. Do you have time to provide support?"
Hearing the request, Satoru immediately turned to look at Bang beside him, his eyes seeking his master's opinion.
However, even if Bang did not agree, Satoru would still go to City Y without hesitation.
As for punishment for disobeying his master, he was willing to accept it.
Facing his disciple's questioning gaze, Bang nodded without hesitation.
"Go if you want."
His voice was gentle but serious.
"Remember to stay safe."
"Thank you, Master. I will!"
After receiving permission, Satoru answered the staff member on the other end of the communicator.
"I will personally go provide support."
"The Hero Association thanks you for your support!"
With that, the call ended.
Satoru turned and waved to Bang, then quickly descended the mountain. After reaching the bottom, he hopped onto his bicycle and headed straight for City Y.
Inside the sword, Asuramaru looked at the two Sword Masters rushing toward City Y at the same time.
He could not help wondering whether they would run into each other.
Would he be exposed for juggling two Sword Masters at once?
For some reason, he was actually looking forward to it.
Meanwhile, in City Y.
On the streets along the outskirts, hundreds of Monsters wandered aimlessly.
Their appearances were different, but every one of them had large numbers of stitches across their bodies.
Their eyes seemed covered by a murky haze. Their movements were stiff and sluggish, making them look less like living creatures and more like corpses stitched together from different parts.
At first glance, they appeared harmless.
In reality, that was only a disguise.
Beneath one of the streets, in the dark sewers, a rat slowly crawled forward.
The next moment, a rotting claw pierced through the ground.
It skewered the rat with ease.
Then the claw dragged it down into the darkness and stuffed it into a waiting mouth.
The sound of greedy chewing echoed from below.
These Monsters were like walking dead who only knew how to kill.
They moved according to instinct, slowly approaching the places in the city where people were gathered.
About a thousand meters away from the Monsters' active range, several figures were observing the situation from the roof of a residential building.
Among them, Lightning Max, an A Class Hero with short blond hair, was already sweating as he looked at the approaching Monsters.
"Where did these Monsters come from?"
His expression was tense.
"They look a bit like zombies from the movies."
Beside him stood Death Gatling, another A Class Hero. He wore a tattered cloak, and one of his arms was fitted with a Gatling gun.
Holding a pair of binoculars, Death Gatling said in a low voice, "That description isn't wrong. If someone is killed by them and the corpse remains, that corpse will be assimilated into one of them. In that sense, they really are like zombies."
He lowered the binoculars slightly.
"However, these Monsters aren't particularly strong. As long as we're careful, we can handle them."
Death Gatling's voice became firm.
"We proceed according to the original plan."
Nearby, Stinger lay casually on his side with his Bamboo Shoot Spear in hand.
"Don't worry too much."
He grinned.
"It's only a Tiger level disaster. No matter how many of them come, it's no problem for yours truly!"
Even so, the three heroes were already prepared on the rooftop.
They waited for the Monsters to approach.
But then, an unexpected change occurred.
Among the sluggish Monsters, one had a tiger's head and a human body.
It had been walking forward slowly like the others, but then it suddenly seemed to catch the scent of prey.
Its dull movements changed in an instant.
It became violent.
The Monster rushed forward and arrived beneath a residential building, then began destroying it madly.
Lightning Max frowned as he watched.
"Is there some small animal in that building?"
But under the gazes of the three heroes, a little girl suddenly appeared at a window on the top floor of the residential building.
Her face was full of terror as she cried for help.
"Can anyone save me?"
Her voice trembled as tears streamed down her face.
"Daddy... Mommy... where are you?"
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