Chapter 79: Imminent Arrival
"So, it's decided then. Does anyone have any objections to changing S-Class Rank 14 'Caped Baldy's' codename to 'One Punch Man'?"
"No objection. I think changing the name is fine, although 'Caped Baldy' was quite distinctive."
"I have no objection either. The name 'One Punch Man' fits his characteristic perfectly—killing any monster in one punch."
"Hoho, if you all think so, then I have no objections. I hope One Punch Man will be willing to take on some bodyguard jobs occasionally."
"By the way, One Punch Man is currently Rank 14. Since he resolved such a major disaster, should we raise his rank again?"
"Hoho, that works. Let's raise him two spots. S-Class Rank 12 sounds good."
"One Punch Man probably doesn't have his own house yet. How about we set him up with a villa in the wealthy district? Then we can invest in the real estate there and make a killing!"
"Hahaha! You really know how to calculate. That's a great idea! I'm investing in that project!"
Listening to the Hero Association executives veer off-topic again, Sitch scratched his head in frustration. He slumped in his chair like a deflated balloon.
Forget it. Let it all burn.
Soon, the Hero Association's official announcement was released and rebroadcasted by major media outlets.
[Hero Codename Change: 'Caped Baldy' is officially changed to 'One Punch Man'.]
[Rank Update: S-Class Rank 14 'One Punch Man' has been promoted to S-Class Rank 12.]
Instantly, the internet exploded.
"Whoa! The name 'One Punch Man' is so cool and domineering! Does he really defeat every monster in one punch?"
"Don't take it literally. Look at S-Class Rank 3, Silver Fang. Does Mr. Bang actually have silver fangs?"
"But this One Punch Man really has the skills. He just became S-Class a few days ago and is already Rank 12. That's a jump of five ranks!"
"Exactly. Based on his record so far, One Punch Man literally one-shots every monster he faces. That kind of power feels stronger than many other S-Class heroes."
Online discussions about Saitama reached a fever pitch. Some praised his new codename, some praised his strength, and some marveled at his rapid promotion.
Of course, there were a few detractors, but they were drowned out by the wave of praise.
Some busybodies even started comparing Saitama, the "One Punch Man," with King, the "Strongest Man on Earth."
One had legendary achievements and the title of the Strongest. The other could one-shot any monster.
But in the end, the consensus was unanimous: The position of the Strongest Man on Earth is unshakable.
Meanwhile, the subject of all this discussion, Saitama, was lying lazily in bed, reading a manga with relish.
When his eyes landed on a certain plot point, he sat up in shock, even forgetting to eat the snack near his mouth.
"Huh? Reiner and Bertolt are the Colossal and Armored Titans?! That's so sudden! I thought there would be some foreshadowing!"
Just then, the special smartphone by his bed vibrated violently, and the screen turned red.
Saitama clicked his tongue in annoyance but still closed his copy of Attack on Titan and picked up the phone.
Reading the message on the screen, he sounded it out word by word.
"Important announcement. All S-Class Heroes are requested to assemble at Headquarters in City A immediately. A collective meeting?"
Ugh, a meeting. I hope they reimburse travel expenses.
Although he found it a bit troublesome, as a revered S-Class hero, Saitama decided to shoulder the responsibility that came with the fame.
He put on his yellow suit, checked the GPS on his phone, and leaped into the air, turning into a yellow streak of light.
At the same time, S-Class heroes in various cities received the assembly notification.
Instantly, all S-Class heroes mobilized, heading toward the Headquarters. Even Watchdog Man, who usually never left City Q, set off.
Prison.
A sturdy wall exploded with a single punch. A muscular man wearing a pink sweater jumped out of the hole, striking a fabulous pose.
"Goodbye, my darlings! I'm going to a meeting. When I come back, I'll give each of you two kisses!"
Angel Style!
Puri-Puri Prisoner shouted. His muscles swelled instantly, and ethereal white wings seemed to appear behind him. He sprinted across the ground, faster than most vehicles.
Watching Puri-Puri Prisoner disappear into the distance, the prisoners behind him wept tears of joy, hugging each other.
"AAAAHH! That monster finally left! I couldn't take it anymore!"
"He's literally a monster! Last time I tried to stab him in the neck while he was sleeping, the knife broke!"
"If I knew there was such a pervert in prison, I would never have committed a crime! This is infinitely more disgusting than anything I could have imagined!"
City Z.
Reading the assembly message, King slowly put down his phone. His gaze changed.
It seems the storm is coming.
He knew exactly what this message meant. A meeting gathering all S-Class heroes usually signaled a major crisis for humanity's survival.
Unless something unexpected happened, the Great Seer Madame Shibabawa must have made the prophecy: "The Earth is in trouble." That was why the Hero Association was so panicked.
This also meant that the Universe Dominator, Boros, was about to arrive.
This time, King wanted to fight this so-called Universe Dominator personally.
He wanted to see whose regeneration was stronger: Boros's [Super Regeneration] or his own [Extreme Regeneration].
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