Chapter 210

Kakashi's shadow clone appeared behind Genos. "Raikiri!"

A thunderbolt crackled in Kakashi's hand as he thrust it directly into Genos. Despite Genos' body being entirely machine, free from the typical human vulnerabilities, he had his weaknesses. The intense electric charge surged through him, causing his mechanical systems to short-circuit. With a heavy crash, Genos collapsed to the ground.

"Is this the limit of a S-class hero?" Kakashi remarked calmly, looking down at Genos. "Doesn't seem all that strong."

From start to finish, Kakashi hadn't even used his full arsenal. Just a few ninjutsu attacks and the hero couldn't keep up. Genos couldn't even tell the difference between Kakashi and his Shadow Clone, which made the battle even easier.

Meanwhile, Second Hokage Tobirama was mid-fight.

"Flying Thunder God!" In an instant, Tobirama vanished.

"What the hell?! Where'd he go?!" Metal Bat's eyes darted around, trying to track Tobirama. His grip tightened around his bat, his frustration growing as he realized just how fast his opponent was. "Tch, I ain't lettin' some flashy ninja make me look slow!"

"Is that it?" Tobirama said, clearly unimpressed. "This opponent is a disappointment."

He had wanted to test out his new techniques, but this S-class hero wasn't putting up much of a challenge. At this rate, the battle would be over soon.

"Let's wrap this up," Tobirama thought, quickly forming hand signs.

"Water Style! Water Dragon Bomb Technique!" A sudden waterfall surged down, engulfing Metal Bat.

Meanwhile, on the other side:

"What kind of power is this!?" Child Emperor exclaimed in shock. A massive crater had appeared before him, going deep into the earth. Standing at the edge of the pit was none other than Tsunade.

Tsunade glanced at him and said calmly, "You're just a kid, but I won't go easy on you."

Gritting his teeth, Child Emperor quickly activated his equipment. "Come out, Robot One!" he called, as a massive robot landed before him, ready to attack Tsunade.

But Tsunade merely smiled. "A kid is still a kid," she said. "You don't understand what a real fight is."

Without hesitation, she delivered a powerful punch straight at the robot. Her immense strength shattered it into pieces.

"I surrender! I surrender, please don't kill me!" Child Emperor cried out, throwing his control devices aside in fear. His surrender was genuine. His combat ability depended entirely on his machines. Being an intellectual hero, Child Emperor had used his genius to create powerful robots, but his physical strength was no different from any other child.

But now, all his robots were destroyed, leaving him defenseless. Any further attempt to fight would only result in his death. He had no choice but to give up.

[Ding! System Notification!]

[Mission Complete!]

[Mission 1: Defeat Saitama – Completed!]

[Mission 2: Defeat All Monsters – Completed!]

[Mission 3: Defeat the Hero Association – Completed!]

As soon as these messages echoed in the Hokages' minds, the chat group's voice confirmed what they had been eagerly waiting for—all missions were finished! Excitement lit up their faces, knowing the moment they were most looking forward to had finally arrived: the search phase.

Interestingly, this round of battles was even easier than the previous two. The reason? Ryan had handled the toughest opponents, leaving little for the others to do. Both monsters and the Hero Association's strongest fighters, Boros and Saitama, had been taken down by Ryan alone.

The remaining enemies, handled by the other Hokages, were far weaker than those from the One Piece or Shinigami worlds. Especially the level S heroes—they seemed almost like a joke in comparison. Their power couldn't withstand the enemies the Hokages had already conquered.

As a result, the Hokages felt much more at ease this time. They gathered together, waiting for the next instructions from the chat group, feeling confident and relaxed.

A few minutes passed, and the familiar reminder from the chat group echoed in their minds again.

[All three objectives successfully accomplished!]

[One Punch Man World Saga concluded!]

[Participants will return to the chat group space in three days. Prepare for debriefing and rewards allocation!]

The Hokages were momentarily taken aback.

"What happened?" Tsunade asked, furrowing her brow.

"This time, it's only three days," Naruto added, scratching the back of his head in confusion. "Is the time getting shorter?"

Ryan folded his arms, his eyes narrowing. "There's a reason for this. This world... it's different."

Naruto blinked, still puzzled. "Different how?"

Ryan sighed. "There's nothing here to collect—no Devil Fruits, no Zanpakutō, no ancient artifacts of power. The people here... they don't gain strength from supernatural sources or energy or a systematic way like we're used to."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow. "So what? They just wake up strong one day?"

"Not exactly," Ryan replied, his tone sharp. "Their powers come from obsession—focus too much on something, and they become it. Someone obsessed with power gets stronger. Someone fixated on technology becomes a machine. It's mutation through will, not magic."

Naruto frowned. "So they turn into what they're obsessed with? That's... weird."

Tsunade scoffed. "Sounds like a shortcut to me. If there's no training, what's the point? They're just handed strength based on what? How stubborn they are?"

Ryan shook his head. "That's not all. It feels manipulated... like someone's pulling the strings. These powers—they don't come from nothing."

Naruto crossed his arms. "You think someone's giving them their abilities?"

"It's possible," Ryan said. "If someone—or something—is lending power, that could explain why this world feels so... strange."

Hashirama clicked her tongue, looking frustrated. "Three days, and nothing worth gathering. I was hoping for something more... substantial."

Tsunade chuckled, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Why not turn this into an adventure? We have seen there are some shiny machines around here that people call 'slots' or 'games.'"

Hashirama's expression brightened, a smirk forming on her lips. "You're right! We could try our luck with those machines. Who knows? Maybe we'll hit the jackpot!"

Naruto perked up. "Gambling? That sounds awesome! I'm in!"

Ryan raised an eyebrow, half-amused and half-concerned. "You two think it's a good idea to gamble in a world where you don't even know the rules?"

Tsunade waved him off, and her competitive spirit ignited. "What's life without a little risk? Besides, with my luck, I can't lose!"

Hashirama nodded, a playful grin on his face. "Let's make it interesting. Loser buys dinner!"

Naruto laughed, pumped with excitement. "You're on! Let's go find those machines!"

Ryan shook his head, a smile creeping onto his face. "I suppose that's one way to pass the time."

It seemed the chat group knew something about this world, which is likely why it only allotted us three days here! After considering this, the Hokages reached a consensus.

"This is going to be interesting," Tobirama remarked, his tone matter-of-fact yet laced with curiosity. "I wonder how the reward rankings will be determined."

With three days remaining in this world, they had no intention of wasting any time. Tobirama stood up, a determined glint in his eye. "I'll go first. I'm particularly interested in their technology."

His words set off a chain reaction, inspiring the others to jump into action as they prepared for their respective missions.

Tsunade from Road to Ninja World grinned, her competitive spirit kicking in. "Let's not waste any time! I want to see what kind of new gambling games we can find!"

Kakashi's enthusiasm was infectious. "I'll check out the hero headquarters! They must have some cool stuff lying around!"

"Count me in for some serious exploration," added Minato, a confident smile on his face. "I want to see how their government works!"

As the Hokages geared up for their respective missions, the air buzzed with energy. They were fired up and ready to dive into the world of One Punch Man, eager to uncover items and information that could turn the tide in their favor.

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