Saitama: "... ..."
"No, when did I test you...?"
He felt his fists clenching, an even stronger sense of powerlessness than when facing a Monster, engulfing him like a tide.
Of course.
For him, this single-minded robot kid in front of him was much harder to deal with than a Monster!
Saitama's desperate cry echoed in the empty street for a long time.
It created a visible ripple of air, making Han Sen's clothes flutter beside him.
"And... I told you not to call me 'Teacher'!!!!"
Just as the fated teacher and disciple were in a chaotic frenzy, Han Sen, who had been watching the commotion for a while, finally walked over with leisurely steps.
He first strolled casually to Sonic, who was clutching his crotch and writhing painfully like a maggot, trying to sneak away.
As Sonic instinctively dodged with all his might, Han Sen raised his hand and, ignoring his evasion, accurately tapped him on the back of his neck.
"Ugh..."
Sonic, who had become a disciple of the 'crotch-clutching' sect, stiffened all over, his eyes rolled back, and he completely fainted without any resistance.
Han Sen waved his hand, and a light golden psionic glow formed a dimensional portal, sweeping over Sonic.
In an instant, this top assassin was thrown into the Imaginary Nation like trash, to be 'trained' later.
After doing all this, Han Sen walked over to Genos and winked at the serious-faced cyborg.
Then, as Genos tilted his head in confusion, Han Sen pulled him aside and, in a voice only they could hear, began to impart a unique secret technique.
"Genos, right?"
Han Sen's lips curved into a playful smile: "Becoming a disciple isn't that complicated, actually."
"You have to appeal to his preferences, prescribe the right medicine for the illness."
Genos was startled, data streams flashed in his golden electronic eyes, and then he looked at Han Sen with profound respect, bowing solemnly and saying: "Please enlighten me, Han!"
He had already seen that this man, whether it was the miraculous repair method just now or his unfathomable demeanor at this moment, proved that he was on the same level as the bald strongman.
His guidance would undoubtedly contain profound wisdom.
Han Sen didn't hide anything, he extended a finger and, with a profound air, revealed the ultimate super-special move for attacking Saitama—
"Pay tuition."
"...Pay... tuition?"
Genos's handsome, stoic protagonist's face instantly froze, his core processor almost overloading due to this overly simple answer.
Tuition?
Shouldn't the inheritance of such powerful strength be accompanied by rigorous tests, tenacious trials, and the passing on of will?
How could it be associated with something as useless and money-reeking as tuition?
Saitama: Not useless!
Seeing Genos's 'crashed' appearance, Han Sen patted his shoulder and earnestly explained: "Strong individuals also need to eat, shop, and pay rent."
"Especially strong individuals like Saitama who... well, currently live a relatively simple life."
"You understand."
Although Saitama had been specially recruited by the Hero Association, income such as hero activity allowances wouldn't arrive that quickly.
So what Han Sen said was not wrong; at least for now, Saitama was still a genuine...
Poor guy.
"So that's it!"
After a brainstorm, Genos suddenly understood, and at the same time, he had his own deeper comprehension.
This was not just money; this was a manifestation of "sincerity"!
It was an expression of his determination to give everything for this inheritance!
It was also respect and understanding for the strong individual's mortal side!
As expected of Mr. Han Sen, he revealed the heavenly secret with a single word!
"Thank you for your guidance!"
Genos bowed deeply to Han Sen again, his respect even greater than before.
Then, he turned around and, with decisive action, pulled out a thick stack of ten-thousand-yuan bills from his pocket.
This was the emergency fund Dr. Kuseno had set aside for his daily expenses.
He quickly returned to Saitama, and under the latter's wary and confused gaze, he offered the stack of money with both hands.
"Teacher! This is my initiation fee! Please accept my sincerity!"
"I told you I don't take disciples..."
Saitama instinctively refused, but when his gaze fell on the stack of brand-new bills in Genos's hand, emanating the scent of ink, his words abruptly stopped.
His eyes went straight.
In his mind, his empty wallet and the upcoming supermarket sale day were screaming for attention.
Principle and poverty engaged in a fierce battle in his mind.
This battle lasted only 0.1 seconds.
Poverty, with overwhelming advantage, triumphed over everything.
"Cough..."
Saitama cleared his throat, trying to maintain the composure of a strong individual on his face, but his outstretched hand was as fast as lightning, snatching the money.
Although it was his first time, he skillfully stuffed it into his pocket, his movements fluid and practiced as if a thousand times.
"Since you... are so sincere, I'll tentatively accept it then."
Saitama cleared his throat, forcefully trying to save face.
"My place is quite small, and I don't have extra toiletries, so remember to bring your own towel and toothbrush."
Genos hadn't expected Han Sen's method to be so effective; his golden electronic eyes immediately burst with brilliant light, the light of hope!
"Yes, Teacher! I understand!"
"Perfect, to celebrate passing my hero test today."
Saitama felt the thick "tuition fee" in his pocket and announced with full confidence.
"I'm treating for the celebration dinner tonight! Hotpot! Han Sen, call King and Terrible Tornado too, the more the merrier!"
"Okay, no problem." Han Sen responded with a smile, taking out his phone to start calling people.
"King... Terrible Tornado?" Genos heard these two thunderous names, and data streams flashed wildly in his eyes again, "Could it be... the S-Class Hero 'Strongest Man on Earth' and 'Terrible Tornado' from the Hero Association?!"
"That's right, it's them."
Han Sen patted Genos's shoulder, his eyebrows slightly raised, and added: "By the way, starting today, your Teacher is also an S-Class Hero."
Three Super A-Class in one family, that's the confidence of the Hotpot Group!
Upon hearing this, Genos's electronic eyes instantly lit up to the extreme, and his core processor emitted a slight hum due to overexcitement.
Teacher is an S-Class Hero!
Mr. King and Miss Terrible Tornado are coming too!
This is practically an internal gathering of S-Class Heroes!
As the Teacher's only disciple, how could he be absent from the ranks of heroes!
"Understood, Mr. Han Sen! I'll go to the Hero Association to register as a hero right away! I will never disgrace Teacher!!"
With that, Genos bowed ninety degrees again.
He then transformed into a streak of light, speeding towards the Hero Association branch, his decisiveness terrifyingly high.
Han Sen: ?
Watching his retreating back, Han Sen's mouth twitched slightly.
No, is that what I meant?
This kid, he's really something!
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