Starting with one punch, I'll stop being human.

"Mmm...delicious!"

The juices burst in his mouth, and the long-lost feeling of happiness almost made Sonic cry.

He devoured the food on the table like a starving wolf that hadn't eaten for three days and three nights.

Just as Sonic was engrossed in eating, a strange sound came from the other side of the villa.

"Crash..."

There were also a few... dog barks mixed in?

"Wang! Wang Wang!"

The dog's bark was powerful and loud, like thunder.

Sonic's heightened alertness from years of training made him stop eating immediately, and his body, which was now powered by food, tensed up and then relaxed instantly.

He may not look much different on the outside, but he is actually prepared to deal with all kinds of unexpected events and can enter combat mode at any time!

At the same time, he remembered that he had been thrown here by that wretched bastard, and from what the guy said, it seemed that he wanted to recruit him.

Therefore, your life safety should be guaranteed at present.

Thinking of this, Sonic felt a little more at ease and followed the sound with a puzzled expression.

"So... what is that?"

He walked around a corner of the villa and then saw a scene he would never forget.

In the backyard of the villa, two men were busily tending to a huge black dog that was lying in the pool and looked much larger than a heavy truck.

The black dog had six eyes and looked extremely fierce, but at this moment it was unusually docile, allowing the two men to scrub it vigorously.

Such a unique breed is one of a kind in the entire One-Punch Man world; it is none other than the Monster King's pet, Pochi.

As for the two men, their faces were painted with the same ninja village paint as Sonic the Hedgehog.

These are two Dragon-level executive candidates from the Monster Association—

"Karma Fire Flame"!

"Wind of the Wind"!

These two guys are inherently rebellious, believing their speed and skills are invincible, and they don't even respect the Dragon-level executives of the association.

For these restless fellows, Han Sen found an excuse to pin them down and grind them down for two and a half hours, until even the hardest rebellious bones were physically worn down.

They've been brought in to be full-time nannies to take care of Boqi, which can be considered a form of labor reform.

Overwhelmed by the terrifying power of the Monster King, two Dragon-level monsters, dressed in comical pink polka-dot aprons, were brushing and bathing Boros with giant brushes!

"Wendt! Apply a little more pressure over there! The fur on its back is matted!"

"Got it! Flam, watch out for the foam! It's getting into my eyes!"

The giant dog seemed to enjoy it, comfortably wagging its huge tail and splashing a large spray of water, soaking the two of them completely.

Although these two guys aren't as strong as the boss, the boss said they can be ordered around as they please.

If you don't have the strength, you make up for it with time, so Boqi often spends the whole day washing.

With its physique and the toughness of its fur, even after the two Gale and Inferno "monsterized" and possessed Dragon-level strength, it was still exhausted like a dead dog after finishing its work every day.

Sonic, however, keenly sensed something was amiss; those two seemingly comical guys were actually quite something!

He could smell the scent of his kind without even needing to sniff; they were undoubtedly top-tier assassins like him!

Judging from the subtle information they inadvertently revealed in their gestures and actions, these two guys are probably just like him...

While Sonic was observing Gale and Blaze, the two unlucky guys, exhausted and almost panting, also noticed his arrival.

While cleaning the special brush, Windsor glanced at Sonic, who was standing there dumbfounded: "Hey, you over there, isn't that the newcomer His Majesty was talking about?"

Sonic's heart skipped a beat, and he was about to extract more information from the other person when he heard another person say irritably, "The sole survivor of the '44th Generation of the Terminator,' doesn't seem like much, does he?"

"Sonic the Hedgehog."

Sonic squinted: "What!"

—These two guys are definitely from a ninja village!

“Don’t just stand there,” Wind Wind interjected. “As you can see, we are the ‘Golden 37th Generation,’ ‘Wind Wind,’ and he is the ‘Flem of Inferno,’ but all of that is in the past.”

"We are now candidates for executive positions in the Monster Association, and in every respect, we are your seniors."

"So come and help right away!"

Sonic opened his mouth, vaguely realizing what kind of power the man had promised.

—A weirdo? Let me find out more about you first!

Apartment building in Saitama, Z City.

Ever since Han Sen used his "imaginary power" to open up the space next door and renovate it in a luxurious way, this place has become the hot pot group's permanent base.

At this moment, Saitama is lying on his side on the brand-new sofa in the living room, eating potato chips and watching TV.

The anime playing on the screen is "Muscle Man Magical Girl," a new anime that King recommended to him.

"Wow! He's transformed! What cool muscles!"

Although it was a bit of a novelty, Saitama was still very engrossed in watching a high-end paid channel for the first time, even forgetting to put the potato chips in his mouth.

King, standing to the side, had a faint smile on his lips; this was the MVP settlement screen for a successful promotion.

On the other side, Genos, still wearing an apron, pulled out a small notebook from somewhere and began writing furiously.

"Teacher's 23rd rule: the body's performance cannot be released all at once. You must save up a trump card that can turn the tide in one go, similar to the second phase of a boss in games and anime."

"I emphasize the importance of muscle coordination. I'll go back to Dr. Kuseno later and upgrade the bionic muscle system as soon as possible...!"

Han Sen, who was also eating snacks nearby, was speechless.

As expected of you, Genos!

It's unbelievable that anyone could make that connection!

Just then, the doorbell rang.

"I'll go open the door," Genos said respectfully, standing up immediately.

He opened the door and saw a beautiful woman standing outside, dressed in a business suit, with a curvaceous figure and long, wavy, wine-red hair.

The woman was stunned when she saw Genos open the door; she clearly hadn't expected the Hero Association's newly promoted S-class hero, "Cyborg," to appear here.

As a large, well-funded organization, Neo's intelligence network even extends deep into the Hero Association, allowing them to know some undisclosed secrets in advance.

—The intelligence was incorrect, but still within an acceptable range.

But she quickly adjusted her expression and gave a professional smile.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Hansen here?"

Chapter 241 Let's debut, you weirdo girl!

"Excuse me, is Mr. Hansen here?"

The woman smiled sweetly and asked Genos.

Her name is Sylph, and she is the HR director and chief headhunter for the hero "NEO.HEROES".

"Looking for Mr. Hansen?" Genos's emotionless golden electronic eyes scrutinized the woman before him. "What business do you have with him?"

“I am Sylph from ‘NEO.HEROES’, and I have something very important to discuss with Mr. Hansen.” Sylph said, while trying to look inside.

When he saw Saitama and King in the living room, his pupils contracted slightly.

Bald-headed, caped hero, the strongest king on earth!

How could three S-class heroes have gathered in this tiny apartment?

—Could it be that… Mr. Hansen has already joined the Hero Association!?

—"NEO.HEROES"...

Upon hearing the woman's self-introduction, Genos's emotionless golden electronic eyes scanned her up and down, but he did not immediately move aside.

As his cold, technologically advanced electronic eyes scanned her entire body, Sylph couldn't help but shiver, instinctively clenching her legs together, and goosebumps rose on her arms.

—What a fierce little puppy! No wonder he's the recently popular S-class hero "Devil Cyborg"!

—The Hero Association is such a lucky organization; these heroes are practically cash cows! If only we could recruit him into Neo…

For a moment, Sylph even considered the possibility of poaching Genos.

Just then, Han Sen's lazy voice came from the living room.

"Let her in, Genos."

"Yes, Mr. Hansen!"

With permission, Genos memorized the organization that the database had not found before stepping aside to make way for it.

"Hello, Miss Sylph."

Han Sen didn't put down the snacks, nor did he adjust his lazy side-lying position; he looked at her calmly.

"We meet again. What new conditions have you brought this time?"

The moment he saw Sylph, he sensed the astonishment in the woman's heart.

Han Sen chuckled inwardly.

You're too late. If you had come a few days earlier, you could have seen the Tatsumaki and Fubuki sisters.

Sylph took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and regained her professional demeanor as a chief headhunter.

She took a beautifully designed electronic document from her briefcase and handed it over.

"Mr. Hansen, after the last meeting, our Neo senior management has reassessed the situation."

“We fully agree to your request. You will have the same highest authority as the founder, Blue. The organization will arrange for people to build your own team of heroes, and you will have absolute command over the team.”

"In short, you will be Neo's leader, ace, and the core that determines the future of the entire organization."

"NEO.HEROES cordially invites you to join us."

Saitama and King, who hadn't paid much attention at first, were both stunned when they heard this.

"Wow, that sounds amazing."

Saitama looked on with a puzzled yet impressive expression.

King blinked in surprise.

—What, even hero organizations outside of the Hero Association are trying to poach people?

Genos was frantically jotting something down in his notebook, seemingly having grasped something new.

“Sounds good.” Hansen casually flipped through the contents of the file board, then placed it on the table and looked up at Sylph.

Sylph's heart leaped into her throat.

"I accept your invitation."

Sylph was delighted, but Hansen's next words stunned her.

“However, I don’t need the so-called subordinates you arrange.” Han Sen leaned back slightly on the sofa, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. “At that time, I will bring my own team to join us.”

"You...your team?"

Sylph was a little confused.

According to Neo's intelligence, Han Sen has always been a loner. When did he start having a team?

Could it be these three S-class heroes in front of us?

But they clearly belong to the Hero Association...

“That’s right, my team.” Han Sen didn’t offer any further explanation.

Looking into his unwavering gaze, Sylph recalled the instructions given to her by the higher-ups before she arrived—

We will fulfill all requests made by the other party, regardless of the cost.

“…Yes, Mr. Hansen.” She nodded immediately. “NEO.HEROES welcomes you and your team at any time.”