Chapter 44: Crimson Dragon!
An absurd yet logical hypothesis formed in Sitch's mind. Before he knew it, his forehead was drenched in cold sweat.
King would never unleash his power recklessly. Moreover, these energy fluctuations were highly unstable. This left only one possibility.
The Strongest Man on Earth is currently fighting another powerhouse.
Sitch rushed forward, almost pressing his face against the massive screen. He stared intently at the blurry footage and shouted:
"Who is King fighting? Can the satellite get a visual on the opponent?!"
The energy fluctuations alone were enough to surpass almost any Dragon-level disaster, bordering on the legendary God-level.
This proved that the person fighting King possessed strength far exceeding most Dragon-level threats—perhaps even a God-level monster.
The satellite image gradually cleared. A yellow jumpsuit and a shiny bald head came into view.
The staff members gasped in shock again.
"It's Caped Baldy! The one fighting Mr. King is S-Class Rank 17, Caped Baldy!"
"What?!"
Sitch's eyes widened. Just as he was about to speak, a piercing alarm shrieked through the room. The entire screen turned blood-red in an instant.
A massive exclamation mark appeared in the center, followed by a line of text terrifying enough to send chills down everyone's spine.
[WARNING: Energy reaction exceeding Dragon-level detected. Preliminary assessment: GOD-LEVEL DISASTER.]
First Punch.
King and Saitama collided head-on in mid-air.
King's fist shone with golden energy and boundless vitality, wrapped in faint green psychokinesis. He had pushed his power to the absolute limit.
Saitama's fist, on the other hand, wore only a cheap-looking red rubber glove. It carried no flashy aura whatsoever.
However, the moment their fists met, King truly understood what "One Punch Man" meant. He understood the horror of the Caped Baldy.
His flashy special effects shattered instantly. King's right arm emitted a sickening crunch as bones snapped, twisting into a grotesque shape.
Terrifying force poured into his body. King felt as though every bone on his right side had been pulverized, and his internal organs suffered varying degrees of damage.
Like a cannonball, King was blasted backward. He smashed heavily into the earth, instantly kicking up a sandstorm that stretched to the horizon.
The ground behind him shattered under the immense impact force. Spiderweb cracks spread out, and a crater hundreds of meters wide formed instantly.
But in the very next second, a green light flashed over his body. King's shattered bones and ruptured organs regenerated instantly, leaving him completely unharmed.
He flew out of the collapsed crater as if nothing had happened. His clothes didn't even have a single bloodstain.
Of course there's no blood. My entire right arm was mashed into pulp inside the skin, but the skin didn't break.
Seeing this, Saitama's expression changed slightly. He froze for a moment.
He stared blankly at his own fist, then looked at King, who was smiling at him like nothing had happened. Suddenly, a light sparked in Saitama's eyes.
Someone actually took one of my punches... That's great!
For so long, Saitama had been searching for a fight that could make his blood boil. But no matter the monster, they always died in one punch.
This situation had persisted until Saitama lost all passion and interest in fighting. It was just too boring.
It was like using an instant-kill cheat in a game. At first, it's fun and makes you feel godlike, but eventually, it becomes dull.
But now, seeing King tank a punch and stand up unscathed, Saitama felt joy for the first time in ages.
Maybe... King can give me the fight I've been looking for?
With that first punch, Saitama had actually held back a lot.
Although he knew King was the Strongest Man on Earth and undoubtedly powerful, Saitama didn't dare gamble.
What if I used too much force and accidentally killed my best friend?
But now...
Saitama clenched his fist. His figure vanished, moving at a speed invisible to the naked eye.
Since King can easily tank the first punch, using a bit more force shouldn't be a problem!
Second Punch.
King, having just recovered, saw Saitama move. A sense of extreme danger exploded in his mind. Violent wind pressure suddenly materialized beside his cheek.
Holy sht!*
King hurriedly side-stepped, barely dodging Saitama's left hook.
The punch missed. Destructive power erupted from the fist's surface. The space in front of it let out a crisp cracking sound, nearly shattering on the spot.
The terrifying shockwave carried the force forward, instantly flattening a mountain hundreds of meters tall in the distance.
Seizing this opening, King's eyes narrowed. He raised his fist high and smashed it into Saitama's abdomen.
Violent force penetrated Saitama's body, creating a visible white shockwave behind him.
As for King himself? He was numb.
Physically numb.
Newton's Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. His punch felt like a normal person smashing their fist full-force into a steel plate. His knuckles were practically pulverized.
Unsurprisingly, this punch caused zero damage to the Caped Baldy. It merely sent him flying backward.
Realizing his body was being pushed back by the immense impact, Saitama awkwardly adjusted his posture in mid-air.
Seeing this, King realized instantly: This is the perfect opening for an attack! And the time to burn my youth!
Vitality as heavy as mountains and seas erupted from his body, piercing through his skin. The steam rising from him turned completely crimson.
Every muscle in his body exploded with supreme physical power. Under the influence of [Precision Control], every muscle fiber tore and repaired, unleashing power beyond its limits.
In this moment, his majestic vitality burned like a raging fire.
And in that instant, it coalesced into a roaring Crimson Dragon!
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