Starting with Naruto, I'll become stronger through my own efforts.

Chapter 395 Xia Zuo: I did it, sir!

After seeing the TV yesterday, Clark returned to the small town and to his adoptive mother's side, using the lame excuse of taking a vacation to watch TV with her.

After his happy foster mother fell asleep from exhaustion, Clark Kent sat in the open space in front of the cabin all night.

He looked at the dazzling starry sky, feeling an unprecedented amount of pressure.

The pressure is immense!

No, the pressure is as vast as a planet.

Clark himself is a Kryptonian. If a wild Kryptonian like himself is already considered invincible on Earth, then just how powerful would a technologically advanced Kryptonian soldier be?

It's simply unimaginable.

Looking at the stars in the sky and listening to his adoptive mother's unsteady breathing in the room, Clark was filled with inner turmoil.

He couldn't bear to leave his mother behind, but he also couldn't let go of his love for the Earth.

He made his decision at the moment the sun rose.

Clark knew that from the moment he made the decision, he would inevitably face the danger of having his identity exposed, and might never be able to live as an Earthling again.

His life will become a mess, and all his dreams will be gone forever.

But he still made the decision because only by sacrificing himself could he resolve the threat posed by the nearly invincible Kryptonians.

In Clark's view, sacrificing himself for the peace of the earth was worthwhile.

Because he identifies himself as an Earthling, as Clark Kent, not as Karl El, an alien from the Chlorine Planet.

Moreover, Clark's adoptive father taught him with his life to become a saint, willing to dedicate everything to justice and peace!

Now is the perfect time!

Just as they were watching the sunrise, a wild, almost desolate laugh suddenly rang out in the Vantustic Forest of Gotham City, startling Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy so much that they quickly got up to investigate.

They saw Xia Zuo hovering in mid-air, enveloped in blazing orange flames, laughing maniacally.

Xia Zuo shouted frantically, "Grandpa, I did it! I did it!"

First of all, it should be clarified that he did not become a Super Saiyan. It was just that the ki in his body was too powerful and difficult to control, resulting in a natural dissipation phenomenon.

But Xia Zuo really did become stronger, a completely transformed and powerful being.

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As the saying goes, there is no progress without pressure. Xia Zuo, who suddenly gained tremendous power, was actually using his power passively all along.

He frequently uses [Electromagnetic Control] because, through the relay of several Xia Zuo, [Electromagnetic Control] has become a shared [innate ability] among the Xia Zuo.

He endured severe chakra depletion to use Wood Release because, in the face of modern firepower, the forests, tree people, and wooden figures he could create at will could effectively disperse the firepower and cover his safety.

However, in any case, Xia Zuo only passively used skills, mechanically copying the shared experiences of other Xia Zuo.

Even when he copied it verbatim, he demonstrated enough strength to be invincible.

Aside from Superman, no one else was on Xia Zuo's mind. Superman was a gentleman who could be easily deceived, and therefore posed no threat. So Xia Zuo naturally enjoyed himself leisurely, without any motivation to carefully study his own power.

It wasn't until he discovered the signs of the Kryptonians' impending arrival that Shazo felt unprecedented pressure. He tried to enter the dream world to gain greater power while familiarizing himself with the power he had shared and attempting to unify the complex forces.

Today, he did it.

Xia Zuo combined all his power into ki, and unlocked the ki-powered [Electromagnetic Control] and [Wood Release].

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Because he had mastered his power, Xia Zuo felt stronger than ever before and laughed triumphantly.

To Harley Quinn, his maniacal laughter was exactly what a clown was, and exactly what her soul sought.

In Pamela's perception, his aura signified that he had crossed the boundary between humans and gods, and had formally taken control of the divine authority over plants.

As he laughed, Xia Zuo's laughter abruptly stopped, because he had thought of a question.

That's a terrifying question: what if the naive Clark blurted out everything and got himself into huge trouble?

It is highly likely that Clark lived at the bottom of society, interacting only with ordinary people, lacking sufficient vigilance and understanding of the wickedness of human nature.

No, I have to remind him!

With that thought in mind, Xia Zuo no longer hesitated, and suddenly soared into the sky, transforming into a shooting star and flying towards the metropolis.

However, he couldn't find anyone in the metropolis. In desperation, Shazo flew high into the sky and shouted loudly above the clouds, "Clark! Clark Kent!"

"Where are you?"

"No matter where you are, come see me right now, or you'll regret it for the rest of your life!"

At an altitude of 1.1 meters, the air was so thin that sound could not travel far, but just a few minutes later, Xia Zuo sensed an incredibly fast flying object entering the range of his [Mind Network].

It's Superman, and Superman wearing the standard red and blue suit.

In just 6 seconds, Superman passed through Xia Zuo's [Mind Network] perception radius and arrived in front of him, stopping instantly as if he had not slowed down at all.

Superman looked at Xia Zuo and said calmly, "Mr. Xia Zuo, I didn't expect you could fly too."

Xia Zuo laughed heartily: "I didn't expect you to fly so fast, and to be able to return to zero speed without slowing down. Is this vector manipulation?"

Superman shook his head and said, "No, I also have a slowdown process, it's just that the slowdown is so fast that it's hard to see."

"Mr. Xia Zuo, what brings you here?"

Xia Zuo said, "I know you're in a hurry to reveal your identity to the Ministry of National Defense, so I won't take up too much of your time."

With just one sentence, he deeply shocked Superman, so much so that his eyes widened involuntarily.

Ignoring Superman's reaction, Xia Zuo continued, "First, you absolutely cannot reveal your human name."

"Absolutely no information whatsoever—address, occupation, family, or any other details."

"You are capable of withstanding almost any harm and threat, but your friends, your neighbors, and especially your adoptive mother, cannot, understand?"

Superman nodded: "Thank you, I've thought it through, I won't tell anyone."

Xia Zuo shook his head and said, "No, you haven't realized how serious what I'm saying is. Do you think that if you don't tell, others won't be able to find out?"

"Details! Details are extremely important!"

"Even if you don't say your name, address, or family names, just mentioning any detail of your life as a human being could expose your mother to ambitious people."

Superman found it hard to believe: "It's that serious?"

Xia Zuo threatened him, "Otherwise, how do you think I knew you were Clark?"

Superman suddenly felt guilty. He was indeed wondering how Xia Zuo knew his human name, which he had never mentioned to him before.

Xia Zuo now knows his name and his workplace; finding his mother is only a matter of time.

So Superman humbly and earnestly asked, "Mr. Shazo, what should I do?"

Xia Zuo replied, "There's an old saying at Dongda University: 'A thousand words are not as good as silence.'"

"Silence is the best form of secrecy!"

"Apart from questions directly related to Kryptonians, you must not say anything, talk to anyone, or chat with anyone."

"You just need to keep smiling."

Superman thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I understand. I won't say anything that has no direct connection to Kryptonians."

Xia Zuo nodded and said, "The second thing is that the arrival of the Kryptonians will bring Kryptonite, a substance that can kill Kryptonians. It appears as green crystals that can glow."

"This is the only substance in the universe that can weaken you to a pulp. Once you are hit in the body by kryptonite, even a dagger can kill you."

"So, after this is over, you need to keep an eye on the presence of Kryptonite and make sure it doesn't get lost and end up becoming a tool that threatens you."

Superman looked incredulous, but based on the trust that Shazo had built up, he cautiously chose to believe him: "I will verify it carefully."

"If it's true, I will collect kryptonite carefully and keep it safe."

Xia Zuo nodded and said, "One last thing: be careful of Batman, be careful of Batman, be extremely careful of Batman!"

"I only have these three things to say."

"When the Kryptonians arrive, I will also step onto the battlefield."

"Don't worry, I won't leave you to face everything alone."

"Hahaha!"

Xia Zuo flew away with a wild laugh, leaving the bewildered Superman staring blankly as he disappeared into the horizon.

After a long while, Superman was infected by Xia Zuo's unrestrained joy and couldn't help but laugh out loud, and most of the depression and gloom in his heart dissipated.

No matter how difficult the future may be, as long as there are people by your side to fight alongside you, you will not feel hopeless.

Superman, in high spirits, flew to Washington with a smile on his face.

A few minutes later, Superman, dressed in a red and blue suit, appeared in front of the Rice Defense Ministry and introduced himself to the soldiers and officers, explaining that he was Kal-El, the Kryptonian man they were looking for.

Flying became an unparalleled persuasive force, convincing officers to accept the superhuman identity.

Superman then voluntarily put on handcuffs and allowed the soldiers to detain him in the military base, in order to avoid any potential conflict by showing the utmost obedience.

Just as Shazam warned, the military became greedy and tried to control Superman, turning him into a secret weapon for the military.

One bald, retired military officer even promised to replace Superman with other death row inmates.

Hearing the old man's incessant ramblings, Superman quickly became unable to tolerate his ignorance and arrogance, so he stood up and easily tore and shredded the titanium handcuffs.

Superman saw through the one-way glass and said to the ignorant old man, "I am a Kryptonian. I possess super vision that allows me to see through everything, super hearing that allows me to hear the conversations of everyone on half the planet, super strength that allows me to move trains, and super defense that allows me to withstand armor-piercing bullets."

"I can fly, emit thermal vision, exhale freezing cold air, and survive in lava, polar regions, the deep sea, and outer space."

"How could you possibly find a death row inmate to replace me?"

"After you angered the Kryptonians, how do you plan to fend off their retaliation?"

"You have to understand that I grew up on Earth, I didn't receive any Kryptonian education, and I don't have any super-tech equipment. There must be people among those Kryptonians who are stronger than me."

Superman picked up the titanium alloy fragments from the ground, casually shaped them into various forms, and sat back down in his original spot.

"Don't waste any more time, report to your superiors immediately."

Seeing the power Superman displayed, the group of generals finally realized just how powerful the Kryptonians were. They no longer dared to detain Superman and obediently reported the situation to the President for a decision.

Soon, Superman was sent to the agreed-upon Nevada desert, where he was taken away by Kryptonian soldiers aboard a spaceplane and placed into a spaceship in orbit.

But after Shazam's reminder, Superman did not reveal Lois's information, and thus did not bring his girlfriend, who was a huge burden, with him, which made him feel extremely at ease and relaxed.

On the spaceship in outer space, General Zod finally met Superman, and the hope for the continuation of his race was finally within his grasp. He was overjoyed.

General Zod was designed as a military talent from birth and was once the military leader of Krypton.

He and Superman's father, Jor-El, are colleagues and have a superior-subordinate relationship. They both believe that Krypton is dying and that Krypton must change.

But their approaches were completely different.

Faced with the inaction of the parliament, General Zod resolutely launched a coup as the military leader, but failed and was captured. He and his loyal subordinates were exiled to the Phantom Space.

Jorel, however, chose to have a son with his wife naturally, steal the Central Codex that was crucial to the continuation of Kryptonian civilization, integrate it into the son's body, and send him to Earth.

Ultimately, Krypton was completely destroyed due to the Kryptonian Council's reckless actions.

General Zod seized the opportunity to escape the illusionary realm. Looking at the Kryptonian remains that had turned into cosmic dust, he vowed to rebuild Krypton and continue its civilization.

Afterwards, General Zod traveled across much of the universe, finding a wealth of resources and technological equipment on former Kryptonian colonies, including world engines for terraforming planets.

General Zod said to Superman, "Kal'el, the key to rebuilding Krypton lies hidden within your body—the Central Codex containing the genes of billions of Kryptonians."

"As long as you cooperate with me, we can continuously cultivate Kryptonians and completely revive our Kryptonian race and civilization."

"Join us, help us, okay?"

Superman had no objection and nodded.

Firstly, he is a kind person with overflowing compassion, and is always willing to help others.

Secondly, although he identifies himself as an Earthling, he also acknowledges that he is a Kryptonian, and he cannot shirk the responsibility of revitalizing his race.

But Zod's next words were completely unacceptable to him, and filled him with rage.

Overjoyed, Zod clenched his fists: "Excellent! All the conditions for revival have been met! We'll begin deploying the planetary engines right now!" and immediately set to transform Earth into Krypton!

Superman jerked his head up, incredulously demanding of General Zod, "What did you say?"

"Transforming the Earth?"

Why terraform the Earth?

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