A Bizarre Adventure Starting with One-Punch Man

Beside him was an opponent who had just defeated him in the Disciple Cup, and an enemy who wanted revenge but felt he had no chance of winning. The arrogant boy with pointed hair that Saitama had mentioned immediately turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Cheers!"×N

Beer, sake, and various chilled drinks were raised high, and everyone took a sip, marking the start of the first official all-member gathering of the hot pot group, including non-members.

As various ingredients are added to the pot one by one, the boiling broth quickly releases the aroma of the ingredients.

The members of the hot pot team remained calm and collected, their four pairs of chopsticks moving with lightning speed, as if lightning flashed above the hot pot!

The next second, the newcomers, participating in the hot pot war for the first time, looked at each other in bewilderment.

The veteran members were already loudly showing off their food.

Sihasiha——

“So spicy!”

"Yes!"

"But it feels so good!"

"..."

Watching the few smelly men devour the meat, Tornado couldn't help but salivate; the hot pot in front of her seemed even more delicious.

She recalled the conversation between Johnson and King in M ​​City, and a flash of understanding appeared in her eyes. She murmured, "So that's what they meant. This thing is meant to be fought over, right?"

"Bingo!" Johnson thoughtfully handed over a bowl and chopsticks, the bowl already filled with pre-mixed sauce. "Get ready, the next round is about to begin!"

A green glow flickered, and Tornado's eyes gleamed with interest as she used telekinesis to take the bowl and chopsticks from Johnson's hands.

"Tornado of Terror" has been registered and will soon join the battle!

On the other side of Qiao Sen, Hungry Wolf frowned deeply. He hadn't even seen the movements of the four people who had just attacked!

"hiss……"

No wonder so many ingredients were prepared; it turns out that eating hot pot is actually a battle of this magnitude!

"Young Garou" has decided to join the battle!

Immediately afterward, Genos, who had already witnessed the fierce battle of the hot pot group, also took a deep breath.

—The real battle has begun, teacher! I will fight with all my might!!

"Cyborgs," here we come!

Fubuki: "..."

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—What are we going to do! How is it possible to get any food?! I'm starving!!

"Hellish Blizzard", surrender!

The second batch of ingredients was quickly put into the pot. As the aroma of the hot pot meat wafted over, the dazed Fubuki couldn't help but swallow.

The next second, a large hand placed a small bowl full of sliced ​​meat and vegetables in front of her. Fubuki was stunned for a moment, then rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn't dreaming!

"King, Mr. King?"

Fubuki stared at him in disbelief. King smiled gently, the golden lightning on his arm disappearing, and said, "This time I'm using serving chopsticks. Eat up, Miss Fubuki, the hot pot ingredients won't taste good if they get cold."

Smelling the aroma of the hot pot, Fubuki, who was almost starving, was overjoyed: "Ah, thank you! You've been a huge help!!"

Under King's care, a B-class chief hero who accidentally infiltrated among a group of S-class heroes and a god-level monster candidate finally got a taste of food, and was so moved that he almost burst into tears.

Right now, this tall man with three scars on his face seemed especially kind to her.

As a group of newcomers joined the war, the flames of war spread rapidly, and the situation escalated wildly!

A pair of chopsticks gleaming with a soft green light deftly maneuvered around the treacherous battlefield, scooping out a tender and delicate piece of beef from the churning broth.

She picked up a piece of beef with her chopsticks and brought it to Longjuan. She copied Johnson, dipped it in the sauce in the bowl, and then took a big bite.

"...It's so hot!!"

"Spicy spicy spicy spicy spicy spicy..."

A green shadow flew around the room, burning from the spiciness. Qiao Sen's eyes twitched, and he grabbed the green algae head, which was already crying from the spiciness, and handed it a bottle of ice-cold soda, saying, "Have a sip."

Chapter 222 Fubuki's Ambition

After taking one bite, Tornado's face turned bright red from the spiciness. When she saw the iced soda in Johnson's hand, it was like a girl who had been cornered by three strong men in the middle of the night suddenly seeing a superhero descend from the sky!

Of course, not the "Homelander" type.

The kind of arrival they make is definitely not for rescue, but for joining.

The next moment, Tornado snatched the soda from Johnson's hand and gulped down a big mouthful without thinking.

Tons tons tons...

Iced orange-flavored drinks are undoubtedly the best way to relieve the spiciness, instantly eliminating much of the burning sensation in the mouth.

Then a second wave of spiciness surged up, and Tornado's expression changed. She had no choice but to take another sip of her soda.

Seeing that Longjuan's rosy cheeks seemed to be savoring something and that she was starting to get used to the spiciness of the hot pot, Qiao Sen couldn't help but ask with a smile, "How does it feel?"

"Hiss—I don't know..."

Tornado inhaled instinctively, feeling a burning sensation in her mouth that was somewhat overwhelming.

Qiao Sen immediately swiftly scooped up another bowl of ingredients, feeding it to the bowl while saying in a seductive voice, "Then have another piece!"

Tornado swallowed hard, her eyes showing some struggle.

But when she caught a glimpse of Johnson's wicked grin out of the corner of her eye, the nature of the matter changed!

—Hmph, how dare you provoke me!

His temper flared up instantly!

"...Hmph! Come on then!"

next second.

"...So spicy!"

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The consequence of her stubbornness was that Tornado almost flew away from the spiciness again!

Fortunately, she learned her lesson this time and immediately rushed to Qiao Sen, pointing to her little mouth and giving him a pleading look.

Help, help!

Fortunately, the person she sought help from wasn't so despicable.

Even before he started instigating the tornado, Johnson had already made preparations.

Seeing that she needed help, he immediately handed her a glass of chilled, freshly squeezed grape juice.

Then, naturally, another round of heavy drinking ensued!

Tornado ate hot pot with a bittersweet mix of pain and pleasure, while Fubuki next door ate with exceptional happiness.

Having some experience with spicy food, she performed much better than her sister, but even she ended up with red lips and sweat on her forehead.

Because she ate so fast, she couldn't help but raise her hand to cover her mouth and keep breathing out, while smoothing her wet bangs.

The girl's cuteness and the mature woman's charm are on full display. The two qualities are combined in one person without any conflict, making it undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sights at this moment.

"Thank you, that's too much!"

Taking the ingredients King brought her again, Fubuki expressed her gratitude and casually asked, "Mr. King, I heard you say earlier that you're joining the Hero Association this month, is that right?"

As the Hero Association has evolved, the fluctuations in hero rankings are no longer as frequent as they were in its early days.

Among them, the rankings of S-class and A-class heroes are relatively stable because the hard skill thresholds are there.

Most of the C-tier heroes are newbies or casual players; the rest may have reached their limit in terms of talent.

The most intense competition is among the B-rank heroes, led by Fubuki.

There are hundreds of heroes at this level. In terms of strength, B-class heroes are enough to deal with monsters of the Disaster Level Wolf or even Disaster Level Tiger. They have considerable combat power and can be considered the backbone of the association.

Almost every month, outstanding heroes rise to the top, while others are injured and fall in battles against monsters. The weekly ranking changes far exceed those of the other tiers.

Because she was familiar with the Hero Association's various systems, Fubuki astutely judged that if King joined the Hero Association through the branch recommendation channel, his ranking would most likely skip C-rank and directly reach B-rank.

In that case, wouldn't the Fubuki Group, whose mission is to recruit promising new talents, have an opportunity?

King shifted his attention from the battlefield, then nodded and said, "Ah, that's true."

A glint flashed in Fubuki's eyes, and her mind immediately became excited. She smiled and said, "Well, Mr. King, would you be interested in learning some of the little-known inside stories of the hero profession? It would be of great benefit to a new hero who is just starting out!"

"Industry insider information?"

King recalled that Johnson hadn't mentioned anything about the inside story of the hero industry; he had only told him to persevere in his training because strength was the only fundamental thing.

"Then I'll trouble you to explain, Miss Fubuki, as I'm not very familiar with this area."

Upon hearing that there was potential, Fubuki immediately became enthusiastic and began to enthusiastically introduce the group. Midway through, she cleverly shifted the topic to the impact of Fubuki's group on the development of heroes, the increase in the collective happiness of its members, and related benefits within the organization.

King's lips twitched as he heard this, and taking advantage of Fubuki's inattention, he quietly shifted his position to the opposite side of hers.