A cacophony of discussion instantly erupted in the conference room. Chairman Sitch wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, maintaining a forced smile: "Heroes, you've worked hard. Today's meeting is adjourned. Please exit in an orderly fashion."
Tatsumaki pulled Allen's sleeve and walked out quickly, her green curly hair fluttering slightly from the hurried movement. She lowered her voice and said, "Rookie, let's go home."
Metal Bat strode over, carrying his bat: "Hey, Rookie, that was well done just now."
He clapped Allen's shoulder forcefully: "Those old geezers deserve to be talked back to like that!"
Tanktop Master followed closely behind, his muscular arms crossed over his chest: "Mr. Allen's performance was admirable."
His gaze lingered for a moment on Tatsumaki's hand, which was tightly gripping Allen's sleeve, looking thoughtful.
Bang slowly walked over, stroking his beard: "Disciple, your master is very pleased that you can stick to your principles." His gaze was kind, with a hint of worry: "However, you must also be careful of retaliation from those people."
"Old man, you're too long-winded!" Tatsumaki interrupted impatiently, her green curly hair flaring slightly: "The Rookie and I have something to do, we're leaving first!" She pulled Allen, about to depart.
Flashy Flash suddenly blocked their path, his golden hair moving without a breeze: "Tatsumaki, you've been very abnormal lately." His sharp gaze fixed on Allen: "Especially your attitude towards this Rookie. I want to know what happened, why Allen cannot accept a physical examination."
"What's it to you!" Tatsumaki's Psychokinesis instantly erupted, the surrounding air trembling from it: "Get out of the way!"
Superalloy Darkshine scratched his shiny bald head: "Uh, everyone, calm down a bit."
Zombieman stood to the side: "I also want to see how strong the newly promoted S-Class Hero is."
KING's Emperor Engine emitted a low rumble. He silently took a step back, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
Pig God was still continuously stuffing snacks into his mouth: "Chew, chew, chew, are they going to fight?"
Atomic Samurai pushed open his scabbard with his thumb, revealing an inch of chilling glint, and urged: "Hey, hey, if you're going to fight, take it outside. Don't cause trouble here."
Prisoner Sexy-Sexy cupped his face with both hands: "Ah~ Little Lin Sweetheart's flustered look is also so cute~"
"Shut up! Pervert!" Tatsumaki's green curly hair flared, and her Psychokinesis slammed Prisoner Sexy-Sexy directly against the wall.
Flashy Flash's long hair fluttered slightly: "Tatsumaki, you're overreacting."
Tatsumaki's green curly hair swayed violently, her Psychokinesis forming a visible vortex around her: "I'm overreacting? You guys are the ones being inexplicable!"
Flashy Flash's golden hair moved without a breeze, his fingers already resting on his sword hilt: "Tatsumaki, your behavior has been too abnormal lately. You've been protecting this Rookie since the beginning of the meeting, and now you're refusing to let him undergo a test."
"Test?" Metal Bat walked forward, carrying his bat, to speak for Allen: "Hey, hey, you guys aren't suspecting the Rookie is possessed by a Monster, are you?"
Zombieman lit a cigarette, a thoughtful expression appearing through the smoke: "It is a bit suspicious. Every time an Armored Monster appears, Allen is absent. Although we admire your speech at the meeting, there are indeed unresolved suspicions about you."
KING's Emperor Engine sound suddenly intensified. He silently took two steps back, cold sweat seeping from his forehead.
"Hey!" Tatsumaki's Psychokinesis erupted violently, pulverizing Zombieman's cigarette butt: "Are you guys done or not!"
Allen gently pressed Tatsumaki's shoulder: "Calm down."
He turned to the crowd, his voice calm: "Since everyone has doubts, I am willing to accept the test."
Child Emperor pushed up his glasses: "Then let's go to the medical center for a comprehensive examination."
Superalloy Darkshine scratched his bald head: "Ah, that's good too."
Pig God swallowed the last bite of his snack: "Chew, chew, chew, fair."
"Wait." Bang suddenly spoke, his old voice carrying authority: "Why should my disciple have to undergo such an insulting examination?"
Flashy Flash sneered: "Bang, are you shielding a suspicious person?"
"What did you say?" Bang's eyes instantly sharpened.
The atmosphere in the conference room was tense, as if the air had solidified.
Allen sighed: "Teacher, it's fine." He turned to Flashy Flash: "However, before the examination, I have a condition."
"What condition?" Flashy Flash narrowed his eyes.
"Defeat me." Allen's voice was very soft, yet it silenced the entire conference room.
After evolving Muzan's five brains and seven hearts, he had five brains and seven hearts in his body, and if he were tested, there would inevitably be problems.
Metal Bat suddenly let out a whistle: "Good heavens! The Rookie is quite arrogant!"
Zombieman also became interested: "Interesting."
KING's Emperor Engine sound grew louder. He silently wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Tatsumaki tugged at his sleeve: "Allen!"
Allen gently patted the back of her hand: "Don't worry."
Flashy Flash's golden hair fluttered slightly, his fingers lightly tapping his sword hilt: "I accept."
The operator Okamoto came forward to stop them: "Everyone, please calm down! Internal fighting is prohibited within the Association!"
"It's not private fighting." Allen said calmly: "Just a friendly spar."
"Then let's go to the training ground." Child Emperor suggested: "I'll be the referee."
Superalloy Darkshine looked calm: "Ah, the harmony of the Association has been destroyed."
Pig God pulled out another bag of snacks: "Chew, chew, chew, this will be good to watch."
Prisoner Sexy-Sexy cupped his face with both hands: "Ah~ Both sweethearts look so handsome when they're serious~"
Inside the training ground, everyone formed a circle. Allen and Flashy Flash stood facing each other.
"The rules are simple." Child Emperor stood between them: "It's a point-based match, no fatal injuries are allowed."
Flashy Flash sneered: "I'll go easy on you, Rookie."
Allen didn't reply, simply adopting the starting stance of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
"Start!"
As soon as Child Emperor's words fell, Flashy Flash's figure instantly vanished. The next second, a cold blade was already pressed against Allen's throat.
"Too slow, this is a test of speed, surrender." Flashy Flash's voice sounded in his ear.
Allen's body suddenly became blurry. The soft force of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist deflected Flashy Flash's blade, and at the same time, an elbow strike aimed directly at his opponent's ribs.
Flashy Flash retreated nimbly, his golden hair fluttering: "A little interesting."
Their figures rapidly crisscrossed in the training ground, the sound of metal clashing incessantly. Although Allen's speed was not as great as Flashy Flash's, the defense of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist was watertight, and he occasionally managed to counterattack.
"The Rookie has improved quite a bit." Metal Bat commented, carrying his bat.
Bang stroked his beard, his eyes filled with satisfaction: "As expected of my disciple."
Suddenly, Flashy Flash's speed increased again. Blade light rained down like a torrent. Allen was unable to block in time, his sleeve was cut, and a bloodstain appeared on his arm.
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