Great, we're doomed now!

"Sorry for stealing your prey, it was just instinct that made me act."

"No, actually she helped me a lot... My flying speed is definitely not fast enough to catch up with her. If you hadn't intervened, she would have gotten away with it."

After relaxing and expressing her gratitude to Ye Shou, Fubuki instructed her subordinates to handle the follow-up work.

We have to collect the bodies of these weirdos; we can't just leave them there!

Perhaps because the Mosquito Woman died, the mosquitoes that had gathered gradually dispersed, and an unbelievable natural disaster vanished without a trace.

After a moment, Eyelashes and Mountain Ape came over carrying two piles of scrap metal, their expressions quite strange.

"Lady Fubuki, there is something I need to report to you."

The woman holding the head of a young man was not connected to flesh and blood below his neck, but rather to wires and metal.

"This person... insists on meeting with Lord Kuze."

"Hello."

The boy with the skeletal head said earnestly, "My name is Genos, I'm 19 years old, and I'm a cyborg."

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P.S.: I initially thought it was unlikely to finish, but I didn't want to break my promise, so I persevered and wrote about 5,000 words. Enjoy!

By the way, could you please give me some monthly votes? (*^▽^*)

Monthly pass bounty ends in two days, update

There are still two days left until the bounty ends. To summarize, from the 25th until now, a total of 33 chapters have been accumulated.

It seems like a lot? But the author has been updating very quickly these past few days, having already made up for eight chapters. Adding the previous 13 chapters, the total amount owed is 38 chapters.

To be honest, I was a little worried beforehand, thinking it might exceed fifty chapters, but thanks to my hard work (and seeding), I managed to keep it below forty.

(Honestly, I think I really deserve a little red flower these past few days, and I even want to praise myself.)

That's it, it'll end at midnight tomorrow. But with just over a day, I doubt I'll reach fifty chapters. I should be able to finish before the New Year (^o^)/~

Chapter 325: Ye - You'll Never Be Fooled to Death - Guardian Master (4K)

Genos's story is very simple. In short, he is a boy whose hometown was destroyed. In order to avenge his family and friends, he chooses to become a cyborg and embarks on a journey to hunt down all kinds of monsters.

He was saved by Dr. Kunos when he was on the verge of death. In order to survive and gain the power to take revenge, he sacrificed his physical body in exchange for a steel body that could be repaired and replaced even if completely destroyed.

If Lucy and Boss Mann saw Genos in his current state, they would feel very sorry for him: even in Night City, only a very few people can achieve this level of cybernetic modification; basically, apart from his brain, he has no other parts of his own left.

However, the technology in One-Punch Man is obviously quite advanced. Genos did not experience any rejection reaction, and any part of his body could be upgraded or replaced at any time, making it as convenient as Lego bricks.

This is actually not a good thing.

"Mr. Kuze, please take me as your apprentice!"

The next day, Genos, now in a new body, arrived at the Fubuki Group's new base, bringing a box of snacks. He was clearly a polite and well-behaved boy, but he immediately prostrated himself, startling everyone.

Seeing that he was not playing by the rules, Fubuki quickly sent her subordinates out, leaving only her and Ye Shou to deal with this hot-blooded young man (who was actually burning with a high-energy engine).

"Become an apprentice? You've come to the wrong place. This isn't a dojo or a training camp."

Fubuki considers herself Ye Shou's right-hand woman, and in order to save him trouble, her first reaction is to persuade Genos to back down.

"Besides, we've only known each other for less than two days, this is too abrupt."

"I want to become stronger no matter what! Only in this way can I defeat evil."

Genos is handsome and speaks with a firm tone. Although his expression is cold, you can feel the passion in his heart—he looks like a typical male protagonist.

"I had been tracking the Mosquito Woman for a while, but I hadn't found an opportunity to eliminate her. By the time I finally caught up with her, she had already obtained a large amount of blood from the mosquito swarm, and her power far exceeded my expectations. As a result... I suffered a crushing defeat!"

If it weren't for the six members of the Fubuki Group and Master who arrived in time, I probably would have died in Z City, never having had the chance to find that mad cyborg who destroyed my hometown, let alone take revenge...

It was quite natural to change the title to "Master"—Fubuki and Ye Shou's eyes changed slightly.

This child is upright, but also knows how to take advantage of others.

"Master, you are truly amazing!"

Genos stared intently at the man sitting comfortably in the chair: "One strike, you destroyed that monster with just one strike!"

I was recording observations at the time, and the energy released in that instant completely destroyed my detector!

"So that's how it is. That's how you were blind in your right eye back then—don't put things that could explode in such a dangerous place!" Ye Shou was speechless.

"I understand. This is the first time I've known that overload can cause an explosion. After reshaping my body, I've placed it in a part that won't be affected even if it's blown up."

Isn't there an option to prevent it from exploding?

“My last resort is self-destruction—to take the enemy down with me,” Genos explained. “So, no matter what, the equipment I carry always has the property of being explosive.”

"..."

"I think Master Kuze is an incredibly powerful hero, and I admire him from the bottom of my heart... Please take me as your apprentice!"

“Yes, I understand your sincerity.” Ye Shou nodded. “Those eyes showed no hesitation or evasion, and they didn’t utter a single lie. They truly wanted to gain power for justice—I admire that kind of person.”

Genos's face immediately brightened: "Then!"

"But I refuse!"

Ye Shou's expression turned serious: "I cannot accept you as my disciple!"

"Why?!" Genos was deeply shocked.

"If you ask why, the answer is simple: the art style is different!"

"...Art style?"

"You are a cyborg, driven by mechanical devices, using overwhelming firepower and impact to defeat enemies. It can be said that your strength is entirely based on 'technology,' right?"

“Of course.” Genos nodded matter-of-factly. “I am very grateful to Dr. Kusno for providing me with the equipment.”

"That's the problem!"

You are 'steel,' and I am 'flesh!'

Ye Shouzheng said, "What I use is martial arts and superpowers, which is completely different from your combat system."

In other words, I have absolutely nothing to teach you!

"Well!"

Genos was immediately speechless, as if he had just thought of the question, and asked incredulously, "Such powerful strength, is it emitted from the 'human body'?"

So you thought I had other methods... Although I do have some—Ye Shou chuckled.

No wonder a cyborg would become Saitama's apprentice; it turns out he felt there was a secret behind Saitama's strength... but later he was captivated by his charisma.

"That's right, as you can see, I'm just an ordinary body of flesh and blood."

"...Then how exactly do I become stronger?" Genos was filled with anxiety. "If I can't even handle a mere mosquito..."

"Those mosquitoes are demon-level." Fubuki thought Genos was a bit like Versailles.

It's already quite an achievement to be able to fight a Demon-level monster single-handedly and survive. Not every S-class hero has that kind of strength!

Ye Shouze pondered for a moment and asked, "I think before seeking power, it is important to examine oneself, to know what is most suitable for oneself, and to understand one's own strengths and weaknesses."

"Makes sense!"

Genos paused for a moment, then said, “I am a cyborg. I have no fatal weaknesses except for my brain. Any part of me can be discarded, as long as it is replaced in time afterward. My highest firepower output is the incineration cannon, which can destroy an entire block or cover a hilltop.”

"Okay, now that you've covered your weaknesses, what are your strengths?"

"……well?"

"what?"

Fubuki and Genos were both stunned, thinking that Ye Shou had misheard.

"I didn't understand what you meant... those were my strengths."

"Advantages? Cough!"

Ye Shou laughed: "Is that what you think?"

"Isn't that right?" Genos looked bewildered. This cyborg body was indeed incredibly powerful, something he was very proud of. But what Ye Shou meant...

"Genos, do you like reading comics?"

"I really liked it when I was a teenager, especially science fiction." Even though he didn't understand what he meant, Genos politely answered all the questions.

Ye Shou nodded: "Since you read comics, you should know this rule:

A character with the ability to regenerate will inevitably be killed repeatedly in the story.

“…Indeed.” Genos nodded.

"Because the author had already decided on his role when designing this character, otherwise he wouldn't have been given this kind of setting."

If something exists, it must be reasonable—that's the logic of reality.

In works of art, however, a different set of rules applies: the setting is chosen for its own sake, to ensure plausibility.

Ye Shou spoke eloquently, his voice soft and gentle, and Chuixue, without realizing it, also calmed down and listened attentively.

"You think your ability to repair your body at will is an advantage, but in a comic book, a character with this trait would definitely be repeatedly defeated, suffering massive damage more than once, and ending up looking like a pineapple~"

Because it easily highlights the enemy's strength and brutality without sacrificing other characters.

“That makes sense,” Genos agreed, then changed the subject, “but that’s reality.”

"Wouldn't this kind of thing happen in reality?"

Ye Shou's eyes narrowed: "In your mind, the idea that 'it doesn't matter if you get injured' has already taken hold, so you will inevitably be careless. And once you have this mentality, it will be extremely fatal in the battle against the monster!"

"Ah!" Genos exclaimed in realization. "Speaking of which, Dr. Kusno also mentioned that I tend to be careless during battles... I never imagined there was such a reason!"

You young people always like to look up guides online, insisting on maxing out your health and legendary sword before fighting the boss. Little do you know the tension and excitement of "one hit and you're dead," and having to clear the level with full health!

Ye Shou shook his head: "Although you have realized it, you have lived as a cyborg for many years, and I estimate that it will be difficult to improve in a short time."

"how so!"

Bang!