One-Punch Man: Boros, the Universe Overlord

J City's coastline has been reduced to a sea of ​​fire and ruins. Outside the entrance to the massive underground shelter, cold rain mixed with seawater, washing over the scattered rocks and debris.

Just as Boros's seemingly casual prophecy had predicted, Genos was now lying completely dead. (⊙o⊙)

This usually calm and well-behaved S-class hero now lies alone in the mud, his metal head all that remains.

His eyes flickered with a weak and unstable red light. His mechanical body had long been blasted to pieces by the Deep Sea King's ferocious attack. The broken cables were exposed, emitting a series of weak electric sparks that made a "sizzling" sound when they came into contact with the rain.

The cold rain washed over the ravaged battlefield. Amidst the ruins, the Deep Sea King's massive body resembled a mobile fortress built from flesh and scales.

His terrifying, towering figure, several meters tall, cast a suffocating shadow under the overcast sky.

Its head was not human-shaped, but rather the head of a ferocious and terrifying deep-sea fish, covered with hard, slippery scales that gleamed with an eerie green light.

Where the eyes should have been, two murky yellow lights were now flashing, and saliva mixed with rainwater dripped from the huge mouth full of fangs, emitting a nauseating stench.

He slowly lowered his head, his cruel eyes looking down at the lone metal head in the mud at his feet—the only remaining remains of Genos.

"hehe……"

A low, hoarse laugh emanated from the Deep Sea King's chest, carrying a playful and contemptuous tone, like a cat playing with a mouse.

He tilted his head slightly, seemingly admiring his masterpiece, looking at the electronic eyes that once burned with rage, now only flickering faintly, like a candle in the wind.

"They're really tough; they've managed to hold out against me for so long."

Deep Sea King stretched out his enormous foot and mercilessly crushed the rubble beside Genos, splashing a cloud of murky water all over the mangled head.

"At least I suffered a minor injury... Although I recovered quickly, this 'effort' is still worthy of praise."

His voice was filled with undisguised sarcasm. He bent down, his hideous green face approaching the metal head, a cruel smile curving his lips.

"Hey, hero."

The Deep Sea King's deep green eyes gleamed with malice, as if he were enjoying the prey's final despair before its death.

"Since you've already become like this, how about we arrange a more spectacular 'performance' for you?"

He let the cold rain flow through the gaps in his scales, laughing wildly. His laughter echoed across the empty ruins, carrying a chilling pleasure.

"Listen, I'm about to start taking steps now, and crush each and every one of the people you just protected, like squeezing eggshells. I'll watch their terrified faces and hear their desperate cries..."

He paused deliberately, his eyes fixed on Genos's faint electronic eyes.

"And you, just keep your eyes wide open and watch! Watch the humans you swore to protect die one by one before your eyes, hahahaha!"

The Deep Sea King burst into wild laughter, the sound causing ripples to spread across the surrounding water.

"Haha, you can't do anything! You don't even have the right to lift a finger! This is the consequence of opposing the King of the Deep Sea! Enjoy this final 'performance'!!"

He turned around, his enormous figure moving step by step toward the group of trembling, ordinary citizens.

"Damn it... Stop it!!"

Genos's eyes widened in fury, but he could only watch helplessly as the shadow slowly enveloped the innocent crowd.

"Genos, are you alright?"

A clear, cool, and familiar female voice pierced through the raging rain and reached Genos's remaining hearing sensor.

Genos's weak electronic eye struggled to focus, and in his vision, a tall figure was running quickly through the puddles.

She wore her signature dark green long dress, and her black over-the-knee high-heeled boots splashed water in the mud. Her fair and delicate face was filled with shock and anxiety.

"Fubuki...?"

Genos's voice was intermittent, with static from the electricity.

"What are you doing here...? Get out of here..."

"The association recommends that B-rank and C-rank heroes stay away from this area."

Fubuki bit her lip, a complex emotion flashing in her green eyes. She quickly glanced at Genos's miserable appearance, her voice trembling slightly.

"I was thinking of leaving too... but then I heard you were here, and I thought maybe we could fight side by side... I never imagined you'd become like this..."

Her voice trembled slightly.

"Now...run, Fubuki..."

Genos's voice was weak.

"Are you kidding me!"

Fubuki suddenly raised her head, her eyes becoming sharp and determined, and a powerful psychic force suddenly erupted from her body.

"I'm a hero too! Faced with a monster, how could I abandon the people and run away alone? Besides..."

A smile appeared on her face, though it seemed somewhat pale in such a desperate situation.

"I'm not alone! I also brought my 'Blizzard Group'!"

Before she finished speaking, dozens of figures emerged from the rain behind her—her capable subordinates, including Eyelash, Mountain Ape, and Lily with Three-Section Staff. Although their faces showed fear, their eyes were filled with loyalty and determination towards Fubuki.

"Huh? How come you heroes seem endless, popping up one after another?"

The Deep Sea King let out an impatient sneer. He narrowed his long, green eyes and glanced at Fubuki and her trembling subordinates behind her, his face full of contempt.

"Can't you see the difference between us? Are you all here to die?"

"Hellstorm!"

Before he could finish speaking, Fubuki had already activated her superpower. An invisible telekinetic storm suddenly erupted, whipping up rain and pebbles that transformed into countless sharp blades, hurtling towards Deep Sea King.

"ha?"

The Deep Sea King didn't even adopt any defensive stance, merely letting out a disdainful snort. The attacks, formed from telekinesis, failed to leave even a trace upon contact with his hard, green scales.

The next second, his figure suddenly disappeared.

Fubuki felt a blur before her eyes, and a suffocating sense of oppression rushed towards her. Before she could react, the Deep Sea King's enormous fist, accompanied by a shrill screech, slammed heavily into her slender abdomen.

"puff--"

With a muffled thud, it felt as if Fubuki's internal organs had been shattered in that instant, and a metallic sweetness surged up from deep within her throat.

Then she was blasted away by the enormous force and crashed heavily into the ruins dozens of meters away, splashing up a cloud of muddy water.

Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, staining her delicate face red. She curled up on the ground, the intense pain making it hard for her to breathe, and her vision blurred.

This monster from the deep sea has no idea what it means to cherish women. Perhaps in his eyes, Fubuki's curvaceous and proud figure and her haughty and aloof face are nothing more than a dirty and lowly land reptile.

"Damn it, protect Fubuki-san!"

With a deafening roar from the mountain ape, the burly man, known for his strength, bulged his muscles, veins bulging beneath his skin, and channeled all his weight and power into his arms, swinging his massive iron rod and smashing it down hard on the Deep Sea King's head.

"Smash it!!"

However, Deep Sea King merely turned slightly to the side and swung his right arm.

"when--!!"

A metallic clang rang out, and the steel rod in the mountain ape's hand cracked like fragile glass the moment it touched the Deep Sea King's scales, eventually turning into countless twisted fragments that scattered in all directions.

The immense force traveled through the iron rod to the mountain ape's arms. He let out a scream and was sent flying uncontrollably, crashing heavily into the pile of rubble behind him. He collapsed helplessly into the mud, vomiting mouthfuls of blood.

"Mountain ape!"

Witnessing his comrade fall into disarray, his eyes were filled with rage. He gritted his teeth, pushing his speed to the limit, the sharp blade in his hand drawing an arc in the rain.

"Die, you monster!"

Deep Sea King then swung his arm.

"Pfft!"

"Wow--!"

Eyelashes lying dead...

"Is that all you've got?"

Deep Sea King surveyed his surroundings, a cruel smile spreading across his face as he looked at the Fubuki Crew members who were trembling with fear yet still trying to charge forward.

"Since you're in such a hurry to die, then I'll send you on your way!"

Then Deep Sea King charged into the crowd like a tiger among sheep. In just a few breaths, the members of the Blizzard Group suffered heavy casualties, and cries of despair filled the air.

The Deep Sea King surveyed his surroundings, looking at the figures lying sprawled on the ground, and laughed wildly:

"Now there shouldn't be any overconfident so-called heroes trying to ruin my plans again, right?"

"hateful……"

Seeing the members' miserable state, Fubuki struggled to get up, but the intense pain caused her to collapse again, only able to let out a mournful groan.

"A bunch of lowly crawlers, I can't defeat them with numbers!"

"Drink!"

"Justice...collides"

At the edge of the rain, a thin figure was riding an ordinary-looking bicycle, wobbling towards them. He was wearing a cheap green bodysuit and a similarly cheap helmet.

The next second, he and the bicycle, with all his strength, slammed into the Deep Sea King's back.

"when!"

With a crisp impact, the small bicycle, upon contact with the Deep Sea King's scales, instantly twisted and deformed like a toy, eventually turning into a pile of scrap metal and falling helplessly to the ground.

I, on the other hand, fell awkwardly into the mud due to the enormous reaction force.

"Huh? Another annoying little bug."

The Deep Sea King glanced back.

"Cough...cough cough..."

Mud mixed with blood oozed from the unlicensed rider's mangled mouth. His green bodysuit was soaked through with rain and mud, clinging tightly to his abrasion-covered skin.

But he did not give up. He gripped the rubble tightly with both hands and, relying on some kind of belief, shakily stood up again.

His body trembled violently as he looked at that unshakeable figure, his voice hoarse and broken, yet filled with a heartbreaking resolve:

"I know I can't beat you... Nobody can count on a C-rank hero like me, but it's not about winning or losing."

His vision was somewhat blurred, and rainwater streamed down his forehead and into his eyes, stinging unbearably.

"I can't fall..."

His voice suddenly rose, trembling slightly, yet incredibly firm.

"Behind me... are those unarmed civilians, and those children trembling in the shelters... I... absolutely cannot fall!"

"Ughh ...

With a roar, Mumen Rider channeled every ounce of his strength into his right fist.

Dragging his battered body, like a moth drawn to a flame, he unleashed a punch imbued with his entire soul towards the colossal figure of the Deep Sea King!

However, faced with this attack imbued with unwavering will, the Deep Sea King merely gave a contemptuous sneer.

"What? You think the gap between us can be changed by you shouting a few nonsensical words?"

He casually threw a backhand punch. His thick arm, whistling through the air, was like a swinging steel pillar, striking the unlicensed rider's chest with deadly force.

A dull thud rang out, and the unlicensed rider's frail body instantly lost its balance, flying dozens of meters away with a string of bright red blood droplets, before finally crashing heavily into a pile of rubble.

Tell me, who else?

The Deep Sea King laughed heartily, then suddenly roared to the sky, his voice deafening and filled with boundless arrogance.

"Huh? Who else...?"

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