Chapter 91
Every time he reflects on how someone as tall as Uchiha Kaka can move with such speed and dexterity, Saitama is reminded of just how vast and unpredictable the ninja world is. And yet, he’s no longer surprised.
The first time he met Uchiha Kaka, Saitama assumed his build was an anomaly within the clan—someone who walked the path of brute strength and endurance. But that expectation was swiftly overturned. Kaka’s speed, agility, and raw power surpassed that of many jōnin in their generation. Even so, he still lost to Saitama.
Saitama’s speed was faster. His attacks hit harder. Even in terms of strength, he was no less capable than Kaka. In the end, the only way Kaka could contend with him was through sheer determination and willpower.
To Saitama, Kaka’s defeat was only natural. But for Kaka, even though he had mentally prepared for the possibility of losing, facing the reality was something else entirely.
Being ready for failure and actually experiencing it are two very different things.
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"Senpai!" two chūnin called out in unison, bowing respectfully as they approached Saitama.
"You don’t need to call me ’senpai.’ Just call me Saitama," he replied casually, making a dismissive hand gesture. He didn’t care for honorifics or formalities. Respect, in his eyes, came through actions and tone, not titles.
"Alright then! Captain Saitama!" said Uchiha Huo and Uchiha Yan, exchanging a glance. Despite knowing Saitama’s strength, it still felt awkward to call him "senpai."
These two Uchiha were the newest additions to Saitama’s squad. The assignments had been issued by Fugaku a few days earlier, and today, the brothers had come to find Saitama of their own accord—under the pretense of building early team synergy.
"Come on, let’s sit down," Saitama said, waving them over to a shaded rest area at the edge of the training field.