Become a Homelander and a Marvel superstar

If it's a big celebrity, would defeating him in public garner a significant boost in popularity?

Since we're already here, earning some extra money isn't out of the question.

Azu ignored Yujiro's provocation and instead waved to a reporter outside the defensive line not far away.

Upon seeing Ah Zu waving, the young reporter with his name tag around his neck trembled in fright, but driven by professional ethics and the immense news value, he gritted his teeth and jogged over.

"Sir... what are your orders?" the reporter stammered.

Azu pointed at Yujiro and asked casually, "Tell me, what's the background of this muscle freak who looks like he hasn't fully evolved? Why doesn't your army dare to shoot him?"

The reporter said tremblingly, "Sir, his...his name is Yujiro Hanma, a Japanese national. He's a household name worldwide as the 'Living Superman'."

"He and his son, Baki Hanma, once engaged in a father-son battle on the streets of Tokyo, a fight that shocked the world. Everyone called him 'the strongest creature on earth.' Even the US military suffered heavy losses at his hands."

After hearing this, Azu cursed inwardly.

Damn it, turns out he was just a little Japanese devil!

"The strongest on earth, you bastard! What a load of crap!"

Azu nodded and waved for the reporters to leave.

He then mentally invoked the system.

"System, will I gain popularity points for killing this so-called 'strongest on Earth' in this universe?"

The system responded immediately.

[Note: The current world is not a system-anchored world, and regular popularity points cannot be obtained. However, the target is a special core figure in this world. Defeating this special figure will allow you to extract and preserve a portion of their essential characteristics.]

Azu gave a cold laugh.

Alright, even without fish or shrimp, it'll just be a way to pass the time.

Azu released Emilia, letting her wait where she was.

He then slowly took two steps forward, facing Yujiro Hanma directly.

"Interesting, you're still alive?" Azu said to Hanma Yujiro in a calm tone.

"Are you kidding? That's not even a warm-up." Yujiro grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth. "Fight me for real. Show me your all, without holding back!"

"Listen, I have absolutely no interest in you." Azu stood with his hands behind his back, his posture utterly arrogant. "But since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish. You only have one chance to unleash your power. Seize it!"

He sensed not just arrogance in Azu's calm words, but also an intense killing intent.

That wasn't the fighting spirit of a martial artist, but the indifference of a higher-dimensional being crushing an ant.

Yujiro suppressed his smile, and his muscles began to twitch rapidly.

"drink!"

Yujiro shouted loudly.

With a hissing sound.

His clothes on his upper body were instantly torn apart by his bulging muscles, turning into fragments that scattered in the air.

The muscles in his back suddenly bulged, twisting and knotting.

A hideous, terrifying face, as if it were a weeping demon, was clearly visible on his back.

The Ghost Back is fully unleashed! A terrifying aura swept across the entire area like a hurricane.

The surrounding crowd was forced to retreat repeatedly by this seemingly tangible pressure.

The martial artists on the periphery were even more heart-pounding and sweating profusely.

"It's here! Yujiro's demon back!"

Faced with this earth-shattering aura, Azu remained unmoved and expressionless.

He looked Yujiro up and down, scrutinizing his muscles, and said casually, "Is this the pose you chose before you die? It looks pretty stupid."

Instead of being provoked, Yujiro burst into laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha!!"

"You're the only person in this world I'd be willing to risk my life for!" Yujiro's eyes widened in fury, his fighting spirit boiling over at its peak. "I'll really enjoy the feeling of tearing you apart!"

After saying that, Yujiro also walked towards Azu.

Azu rolled his eyes.

He's still living the high life.

Azu didn't look at Yujiro running towards him, but turned around and gave Emilia a charming and gentle smile.

"Close your eyes, sweetheart," Azu said softly. "I don't want what I'm about to show you to frighten you. Remember, you can only open your eyes when I tell you to."

As she said this, Ah Zu once again became a heartbreaker for 0.1 seconds.

Emilia blushed instantly, nodded obediently, and closed her eyes.

next second.

Yujiro Hanma's attack has arrived.

Boom boom boom boom boom!!!

A barrage of punches rained down on Azu.

Each punch broke the sound barrier, each punch contained the terrifying power to shatter armor.

The deafening explosions echoed across the lawn, the force of the punches even uprooting the surrounding turf.

But to everyone's astonishment...

The man dressed like Superman remained motionless.

He just stood there casually, not even in a defensive stance, letting Yujiro Hanma's fists pound on his chest, shoulders, and head.

One minute later.

Yujiro Hanma's attack ceased.

It wasn't because he didn't want to fight, but because he couldn't fight anymore.

When the punches stopped, everyone finally saw the situation on the field clearly.

Everyone was stunned.

Yujiro Hanma's enormous fists were now completely twisted and deformed.

Finger bone shattered, joint fractured.

Crimson blood dripped from the mangled hand onto the lawn.

But Azu's breathing rhythm didn't change at all.

"Finished?" Azu shook his head, seemingly bored. "It's a shame, I gave you a chance, but you weren't good enough."

"It's my turn."

Ah Zu slowly raised his hands, his eyes revealing a fierce glint.

"I've wanted to try what it feels like to tear apart Japanese soldiers with my bare hands for a long time."

Azu moved.

The speed was so fast that time seemed to stand still.

Those martial arts masters high above, who prided themselves on their exceptional eyesight, only caught a fleeting glimpse of him.

By the time they realized what was happening...

Azu's hands, like two of the sharpest knives in the world, pierced straight into the center of Yujiro's chest with an invincible force.

Penetrates muscle.

It pierced through the ribs.

For the first time, Yujiro's beast-like eyes were filled with bewilderment and disbelief.

Even Miyamoto Musashi couldn't break through this man's body, but it was useless against him.

Azu looked at him coldly.

"The strongest on Earth? Nothing special."

As he spoke, he suddenly tore his hands outwards.

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Yujiro Hanma, a living superman who had been running rampant in the underworld for decades, was torn in two from the center of his chest by Zu before he could even let out a scream.

Scalding hot blood shot into the sky like a fountain, turning into a rain of blood that poured down from the sky.

He disgustedly shook the blood off his hands, letting Yujiro's two severed bodies fall to his feet.