Black Robe: How can Saiki Kusuo not be considered a superpowered individual?

"Regarding this incident, I think the main problem lies with Homelander."

Under Stan's guidance, the board members' criticism gradually shifted towards Homelander.

"As the leader of the Seven, Homelander only noticed the anomaly a day after the Invisible Man disappeared."

The board member in charge of the healthcare industry looked coldly at Homer. Everyone present was a board member, a core member of the Waters business empire.

They have the right and the ability to give their motherland a hard time.

"The report states that the Invisible Man died just minutes before Homelander arrived."

With his medical background, he was very familiar with that blood analysis report.

"If Homelander had arrived even five minutes earlier, he might have been able to save the Invisible Man."

He criticized his countrymen without reservation.

The latter's expression was stiff, the smile on his lips couldn't hold on, and his fists were clenched tightly under the conference room table.

"That's right, the propaganda department has always been promoting the idea that the seven superheroes are all important comrades-in-arms."

The director in charge of the publicity department spoke up. She was a white woman with short blonde hair and a neat and efficient appearance.

"If this gets out, the reputation of the Seven will be damaged."

She gazed at the people of her homeland and began to speak.

"Your approval rating will drop by at least three percentage points."

"You should know that if the Seven Superheroes' approval rating is too low, the company may consider... creating a new superhuman team."

"Just like back then, from paying for blood debts to the Seven Superheroes, isn't it?"

Homelander's breathing quickened, and he forced a smile as he tried to defend himself.

"Well, as you know, the Invisible Man is always out hanging around, so..."

"Isn't this your problem as the team leader?"

The propaganda department directors showed no mercy to the people of the motherland.

She calmly began to speak:

"You were the one who assembled the Seven Superheroes, and Vought contributed both manpower and effort during that process."

"We don't care what your teammates are like, because Wot can mold them into glamorous superheroes."

"But when the problem surfaced, do you think it was Wot's problem, or yours, the leader of the Seven Superheroes?"

Her tone was sharp, clearly targeting Homelander.

The remaining directors nodded in approval, while turning their attention to Madeline and Stan.

In normal circumstances, Stan and Madeline would step in to break up the fight, given the Homelander's mindset.

This time, however, neither Stan nor Madeline moved.

Stan simply sat there calmly, watching the board members give their opinions, nodding occasionally.

Madeline, however, kept her head down and said nothing.

Homelander looked at the silent Stan, then at Madeline who was also silent, and his face turned ashen.

This is a show of force to him.

"Well, since everyone thinks so, why don't we consider who should be the next leader of the Seven Superheroes?"

Just then, Stan finally spoke.

However, what he said made the people of the motherland stop breathing.

"Although it's a bit early, I think the members of the Seven Superheroes really need to change."

"As everyone knows, the situation in the deep sea is as described."

Stan's cold gaze fell on Homelander, and he spoke without any mercy.

"Homelander, what do you think?"

The people of the motherland have never felt so stifled.

It was clearly not his fault. The Invisible Man was a candidate sent by the Vought Corporation, and he was just the one who picked him out from several candidates.

He's the one who's running off; are the people of the motherland expected to follow him around every day?

This is simply... ridiculous!

Should we change the leader of the Seven Superheroes?

Is there anyone in the world more suitable to be the captain than him?

"No, no, no, Stan, you can't do this."

Homelander shook his head, his face stiff, and looked at Stan in front of him, and said:

"My approval rating is the highest of all, you can't do this, it's not like Walter does it."

Stan shook his head and said:

"Indeed, Walter has always prioritized profit above all else."

"However, this incident involving the invisible man undoubtedly serves as a reminder to us."

"Profits always come with risks. Perhaps we should choose the option with less risk?"

Looking at the Homelander's ferocious expression, Stan nodded slightly in satisfaction.

The pounding is almost done; now it's time to add some radishes.

Just as Stan was about to offer Homelander a way out, a voice rang out.

"Mr. Edgar, I believe the responsibility for this matter should lie more with Vought's technical department."

The director in charge of the technology department's expression changed.

The homelander's gaze fell on the face wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

Rorner, the doctor in charge of the P&G project, which was his own son's experiment.

He succeeded Dr. Bob as a board member and is now present at this meeting.

"After all, even though the Invisible Man left the company, his tracking chip still exists, doesn't it?"

"Logically, when there are problems with the whereabouts of the invisible person, shouldn't the technical department immediately issue an alert and follow up promptly?"

"Otherwise, why would we implant tracking chips in them? Do we have money to burn?"

Rolner sat cross-legged on the soft chair, his pupils scanning all the directors present, and he sneered.

"Or are you trying to favor the technical department?"

He passed the question to Stan.