Chapter 122.1 : Garou!

In the Hero Association, a pallor spread across everyone's faces.

No one could fathom that the monster capable of effortlessly vanquishing Tornado had been taken down by Garou with a single punch!

Even amidst the onslaught, there was still a glimmer of hope for Golden Sperm to prevail, but what chance did they have against a Garou of this caliber?

In the Unusual Association, the Monster King Orochi fell into an unusual silence.

However, Psykos remained puzzled.

The unconventional individuals were diverse, exhibiting various forms or embodying certain themes—like Evil Natural Water, Phoenix Man, and others. But confronted by the humanized appearance of Garou before her, it neither resembled any specific creature nor possessed the characteristics of an inanimate object.

Psykos widened her eyes, uncovering a truth that shattered her preconceptions.

The revelation struck her: Garou was more akin to a human aberration!

In the Shinigami world, Aizen's brow furrowed slightly.

He wasn't astonished by Garou's strength but rather had discerned something crucial.

Up until now, all the outbursts in the list had been triggered by emotions. In the scene before him, this man had harnessed his emotional power to its pinnacle.

The wellspring of that power was an unfathomable obsession.

This, too, was another type of strength.

"It seems that after the video, the experiment will resume..."

[The wind blows]

[After dealing with Golden Sperm, Garou's form vanished instantly, reappearing behind the sweetheart-masked individual!]

"Do heroes have to be beautiful? Can't an ordinary-looking person become a hero?"

[Garou's questioning voice resonated with an overwhelming chill, freezing Puri-Puri Prisoner in place, rendering him unable to even turn around!]

Observing this, Garou refrained from attacking and continued:

"What you label as beauty is nothing more than ugly narcissism in my eyes!"

[This statement deeply wounded Puri-Puri Prisoner, who struggled to turn back and counter, but his efforts met only empty air!]

Puri-Puri Prisoner pivoted to find Garou had already approached Atomic Samurai!

[Confronting the same silhouette as Shinigami, the typically proud man couldn't muster an attack!]

[Garou's eyes with disappointment:]

"Is it an act of justice to stand idly by just because I lack a weapon? Is it fair to stare at me with empty hands?"

Atomic Samurai couldn't speak; Garou swiftly moved to the bloated and corpulent Pig God:

"And you, corpulent imbecile, why so much excess fat? Just because you're a hero, you squander countless resources every day in vain!"

[The ground quaked, and Garou transformed into a blurred afterimage, reappearing beside Genos:]

"Isn't this the one who slew me a few days ago? Now it seems you're nothing more than a mortal shell, relying solely on unearned power!"

"A narcissistic, unsightly soul, a talentless bladeless wonder, a gluttonous pig who only knows how to eat, and a mortal who leans on others for strength!"

[Garou's voice interrogated, peeling away the glorious hero facade, laying bare the true essence within!]

In the One Punch world, humans exchanged perplexed glances.

Yet, within a building, Saitama lay on the floor with crossed legs, nonchalantly remarking:

"Genos, don't let Garou's words bother you. The essence of a hero is never just about power."

"What is it then?" Genos inquired, puzzled.

At that moment, Saitama thought of the Bicycle Herot, utterly ordinary, pedaling a bicycle without fear.

A smile played at the corner of his lips: "It's all about having a kind heart..."

In the Hero Association, Atomic Samurai clenched his long knife tightly, gritting his teeth and declaring vehemently:

"Damn brat, I'll find and kill you soon!"

The others fell silent, a hint of contempt evident in Tornado's eyes!

She couldn't fathom that the Atomic Samurai would dare to attempt this!

Throughout the preceding footage, the list holder would be rewarded for utilizing the power briefly displayed.

This, the man must acknowledge within himself; stating it was merely to salvage a bit of pride.

But this notion seemed even more absurd.

[Garou kicks forward into the vacant space!]

[The heroes were perplexed and somewhat bewildered, but the following second their eyes widened as they witnessed an astounding scene.

[Confronted by immense power and exaggerated skills, the air surged forward like a cannonball, erupting in rings, swiftly striking Genos!]

[BOOM!)

[It was undeniably air, yet Genos felt as though he'd been struck by a sledgehammer, the reactor in his chest nearly extinguished!"]

["The quality is truly impressive; it seems like a hefty sum was spent."

[Garou is poised to strike again, this time aiming to sever the opponent's limbs!]

["Wait!"

[The moment the voice ceased, blood sprayed forth!

[Garou flicked the blood bead left on his fingertips, observing the zombie man attempting to halt him! ]

At this moment [the opponent's mouth started bleeding from both corners, two blood lines appearing and extending backward, continuously spraying blood!"

In the Hero Association, everyone fell silent.

They hadn't even witnessed Garou's previous attack, and the next second, the zombie man's head was nearly cleaved in half!

And this was evidently still the other party's doing,

["That's what happens when you point fingers at me…]

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