"Yo!" Saitama suddenly stood up, a hint of excitement flashing in his dead-fish eyes. "You're finally back!"
A black shadow rapidly approached from a distance, casting a long silhouette in the setting sun. Allen landed gracefully on the edge of the rooftop, his black combat attire still bearing traces of battle.
"Yo, Saitama-kun, Genos." Allen greeted with a smile, his voice carrying a long-lost ease. "Miss me?"
Genos immediately bowed ninety degrees. "Welcome back, Senior! How is your physical condition? Do you need me to prepare a nutritious meal?"
"No, thank you." Allen waved his hand, shaking the plastic bag he held. "I bought some Oden on the way. Want to eat together?"
Saitama's eyes immediately lit up. "Oh! It's the special from that convenience store!"
He snatched the bag and eagerly opened it. "How did you know I especially wanted to eat this today?"
Allen smiled without answering, walking to the edge of the rooftop and sitting down. The setting sun stretched their three shadows long, and the city's outline in the distance was gradually swallowed by the night.
"So…" Saitama asked, his mouth full of food and his words muffled. "Allen-kun, what kind of trouble kept you away for so long this time?"
Allen took the hot tea Genos offered him and gently blew on it. "Well… it's a long story."
He hadn't expected to be picked up by Tornado and brought home, nor for his relationship with her to develop to this extent.
Golden light flickered in Genos's eyes. "Senior, I detect multiple unhealed wounds on your body."
"Don't worry about it, just minor injuries." Allen took a sip of tea, and his injuries instantly healed.
He didn't need to pretend in front of Saitama and Genos, which was quite comfortable.
"Instead of that, Saitama, interested in a spar?" Allen patted Saitama's shoulder, activating his Super Evolution ability.
Soon, a 3D image of Saitama was projected onto his panel, and at the same time, a small panel popped up in front of Allen.
"Please choose the ability to evolve: Absolute Strength, Invincible Defense, Super-Speed Movement, Infinite Stamina, Breakthrough Limiter, Combat Intuition."
Allen chose Invincible Defense. His idea was simple: with almost infinite rebirth, he would first choose Invincible Defense. After completing the evolution of Invincible Defense, he would directly evolve Absolute Strength.
This way, even if the condition for Absolute Strength was to withstand Saitama's serious punch, he wouldn't have to fear being punched to death. Who knew if he could revive if he was utterly obliterated? After all, if he could proceed steadily, there was no need to be too aggressive.
"Ability: Invincible Defense"
"Evolution Condition: Withstand Saitama's continuous attack for ten minutes"
"Due to the Host not having the shackles of a limiter, after evolving this ability, defense will continuously increase at an incredibly terrifying rate, with no limit."
Allen's eyes instantly lit up. He hadn't expected that due to the system, he truly didn't have a limiter. If that was the case, once he acquired Invincible Defense, and then Absolute Strength and other abilities, catching up to or even surpassing Saitama might not be impossible.
Saitama nodded. He swallowed the Oden in his mouth in a few bites, then stood up excitedly. "Alright, alright! We haven't trained in a long time, it's a good chance to stretch our muscles!"
Genos immediately stepped back a few paces, making space for the two. "Please allow me to observe and learn."
Allen handed his teacup to Genos, took off his jacket, and casually hung it on the railing. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, outlining his well-proportioned muscles.
The two stood facing each other. The evening breeze swept across the rooftop, stirring up fine dust. Genos's mechanical eyes constantly adjusted their focus, afraid to miss any detail.
"Begin!"
Allen struck first, the opening stance of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist unfolding like flowing water. Saitama didn't dodge, allowing the fists to land on his chest.
"Bang!"
Amidst a dull thud, Saitama remained motionless, instead showing a disappointed expression. "Hey, hey, Allen-kun, are you trying to tickle me?"
Allen didn't answer. His fist technique suddenly changed, the explosive power of Exploding Heart Release Fist detonating at extremely close range. Saitama's cape billowed from the shockwave, but he himself remained steadily in place.
"Now that's more like it!" Saitama grinned, unleashing a simple, unadorned straight punch.
Allen's pupils constricted. He crossed his arms to block, and the punch sent him flying backward, his back hitting the railing at the edge of the rooftop with a heavy thud. The metal railing groaned under the strain, twisting and deforming.
"Senior!" Genos exclaimed.
Allen shook his numb arm, giving a wry smile. "As exaggerated as ever, huh?"
Saitama scratched his bald head. "Should I hold back a bit?"
"No need." Allen straightened his body, his fighting spirit burning brighter in his eyes. "Continue!"
Allen straightened up from the twisted railing, stretching his shoulders. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, casting a long shadow.
"Again." He took the opening stance of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, his gaze focused.
Saitama scratched his bald head. "Are you sure? That last one wasn't light."
"Don't worry, my recovery is pretty good." Allen's lips curved into a slight smile.
"Besides… this is more interesting, isn't it?"
Genos stood to the side, his mechanical eyes constantly adjusting focus, recording every movement of the two. He noticed that Senior Allen's breathing rhythm had become exceptionally steady, and his injuries were recovering at a visible rate.
"Then I'll get a bit more serious." Saitama said, then suddenly vanished from his spot.
Allen's pupils constricted. He instinctively dodged sideways, a punch wind grazing his cheek, the powerful gust stinging his skin.
"So fast!" Genos exclaimed.
Allen didn't stop. Using the momentum of his dodge, he launched an elbow strike at Saitama's ribs. Saitama didn't dodge, allowing the strike to land.
"Bang!"
Amidst a dull thud, Saitama remained motionless, instead revealing an excited smile. "Allen-kun, you've gotten much stronger!"
Allen didn't get discouraged. His fist technique suddenly changed, the soft power of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist perfectly combined with the explosive power of Exploding Heart Release Fist. Every strike landed precisely on various vital points on Saitama's body.
"Bang, bang, bang!"
Intense impact sounds echoed on the rooftop. Saitama was pushed back by this sudden, fierce assault, but he still showed no injuries. A hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
Although Allen-kun's attacks still couldn't cause him any harm, with the opponent's growth rate, perhaps he wouldn't be so lonely in the future, having an opponent who could truly challenge him.
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