I, without any personality, become a hero!

Chapter 57 Hot Spring Travel (Part 1)

Boros, the "Warbringer," who knocked down the "Demon-level" monster Black Gorilla with a punch from behind, made a dazzling appearance with Midoriya, stealing Saitama's credit in the process.

"Mr. Saitama, I'm here to cause you trouble again!"

"???"

Completely bewildered, Saitama watched as Midoriya, while greeting the onlookers, jumped off the gorilla's corpse and approached Saitama, whispering:

"Could you please take Boros to experience the 'Hero Event'?"

"What?!"

"Actually, the thing is this..."

After telling Saitama about Boros, the bald hero immediately got a headache... He knew that running into Midoriya was never a good thing. Although he could occasionally get a meal or two, in the end, he was always the one getting into trouble.

Looking up at Boros, who was dressed as a "war envoy," and seeing that the guy was still staring intently at Saitama, Saitama sensed that Boros was another troublesome nuisance. After organizing his thoughts, he politely declined:

"Actually, I've been very busy lately. There are huge sales at the supermarkets, and I can't keep up with all the shopping..."

"I'll treat you to seafood hot pot afterwards."

"make a deal!"

Without a second's hesitation, Saitama immediately agreed to Midoriya's request, and the two reached a consensus and said OK.

"After that, I'll leave Boros to you. His current name is 'Warbringer,' consider it a disguise."

"No problem, it's just showing him around the 'Hero Event,' leave it to me!"

"Then I'll leave to you. I'll take my leave now."

Midoriya, who was about to make his escape by having the "Hyperspace Cube" open a portal, gave Boros an OK sign before leaving, indicating that he had taken care of Saitama.

Midoriya had already left, while Boros, who had transformed into the "War Messenger," followed Saitama silently behind the powerful man who had defeated him.

"I was saying that was 'Dr. Hell's' new henchman, I think his name was 'Warbringer'?"

"That's right, he's the one who defeated that 'Demon-level' black gorilla monster just now. He's incredibly powerful!"

Why is the "war messenger" following behind that bald man?

"That guy was a hero too, right? I remember he was a B-class hero called something like 'Bald Cape Man'?"

"It's said that 'Dr. Hell' and he are quite close. Could it be that he wants 'Warbringer' to help him fight monsters and rack up merits?"

"Ugh! This guy sounds pretty despicable."

The citizens of Z City who saw this situation on the street started gossiping. Although Saitama heard everything, he didn't care. He figured he could let others gossip if they wanted.

At this moment, Boros, the "war messenger" following behind Saitama, spoke up. He asked the man who wanted to defeat him:

"Saitama, you are the strongest person on this planet... no, you should say the strongest person in the universe. Don't the people on this planet know that?"

"You mean this? Does it matter whether you know about it or not?"

Seeing Saitama turn around with a strange look and a question in his eyes, Boros hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and remained silent.

"No...it's nothing."

Even Boros, the conqueror who ravaged the universe, was easily defeated by the man before him. He then realized that it was meaningless for Saitama whether anyone knew how powerful he was, because power itself had no meaning for Saitama.

"In short, 'heroic activities' means killing any monsters you encounter who are doing bad things. Of course, you should also stop bad guys if you see them doing bad things, but just knock them out; the police will come afterward."

Saitama was explaining the "hero activities" to Boros while taking him on a patrol around Z-City, explaining the precautions in more detail. Saitama hadn't forgotten that Boros was actually an alien.

..............

"It looks like today is very peaceful."

Saitama, who was patrolling Z City with Boros, did not encounter any unexpected situations. Or rather, after the "Demon-level" monster Black Gorilla, who had already caused trouble, was dealt with, there shouldn't be any monsters appearing in the near future.

Saitama stopped in front of a vending machine. He was quite thirsty after explaining the precautions to Boros along the way, so he took out his wallet and used the few coins he had to buy two cans of drinks.

"Here, you've probably never had this before."

While drinking one can himself, Saitama handed another can of beverage to Boros. Although the cosmic overlord had never drunk such a thing before, he would never refuse anything given to him by Saitama.

After Boros opened the canned drink in Saitama's style, he found his helmet in the way just as he was about to drink it. Just as Boros was about to take off the helmet, it seemed to sense the wearer's thoughts and opened a space at the mouth of the helmet on Boros's head.

"Midori's stuff is all weird high-tech stuff, though it looks very convenient."

As Saitama was making his comments, he remembered the "Mumen Rider" he had recently seen. The hero who had kindly given him a ride when he went to City C last time seemed to have recently changed to a very stylish motorcycle that could also transform into armor to fight.

Because "Mumen Rider" lived near Z-City, Saitama would often run into him while patrolling the streets. Since the two met frequently and became quite familiar with each other, they often chatted, which is how Saitama learned that the two "motorcycle riders" were given to him by Midoriya.

However, Saitama had also heard from "Mumen Rider" that although his current fighting ability had increased and he could be promoted to a higher hero rank, Mumen Rider rejected the "Hero Association's" proposal. He was willing to retain his current C-class first-place ranking because he could simply be a hero who helps others.

"So this is the energy liquid of this planet? Although the taste is a bit strange, it still suits my taste! Saitama, is this the kind of thing you drink to become so powerful?!"

"It's just a can of drink, and I bought it for 100 yen. Don't think of things in weird ways like Genos!"

Saitama, who doesn't even know where to begin his吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical comments), then leads the enemy boss he recently defeated to experience the daily routine of "hero activities."

That being said, Saitama and Genos actually received a notification from the Hero Association that very evening.

"Hot spring trip?"

"Yes! It's said to be a reward for the heroes who helped with the last 'Alien Invasion Incident.' Since you were there, Teacher, the Hero Association also sent you an invitation."

"Really? That's great!"

It's rare to have an activity like this that you can enjoy without spending your own money, so Saitama is overjoyed and definitely won't refuse to go.

"It's such a pity I couldn't refuse, I really don't want to go..."

"Huh? Midoriya, when did you get here!?"

Without anyone noticing, Midoriya was sitting at Saitama's square table, even pouring himself a cup of tea. Genos had no idea that someone else had joined him.

"I just arrived... This time, the Hero Association specifically named me as the biggest contributor and insisted that I go!"

At this point, Midoriya looked at Saitama with a resentful expression, which puzzled the bald hero. Had he done something to offend him?

"It was Saitama who defeated Boros... but then that 'Tornado of Terror,' sigh..."

Thinking of this, Midoriya sighed helplessly. Not to mention that no one believed the truth even after he had talked himself hoarse, Boros was still working for him, so he didn't need to say more. But this time, the Hero Association clearly said that they wanted to hold a celebration party for Midoriya, and there was even Tatsumaki pushing things along.

"I really don't want to go..."

The thought of that older little girl bothering him again gave Midoriya a headache.

Chapter 58 Hot Spring Trip (Part 2)

In the end, Midoriya still went on the hot spring trip. After all, it was a celebration party specifically organized by the Hero Association, and it would be too disrespectful for him, as the person involved, not to attend.

However, upon arriving at the hot spring inn, Midoriya saw a young girl, dressed in a yukata, floating in mid-air.

"Little brother, you've finally arrived!"

"Farewell!"

Without a word, Midoriya turned and left. Rather than being humiliated by being called "little brother" by Tatsumaki, he didn't need to give the Hero Association any face at all; he was already losing face himself.

"Okay, okay! Midoriya, don't go. I won't call you little brother anymore."

Tatsumaki, who no longer calls Midoriya "little brother," uses her superpowers with a grin to stop Midoriya from turning away and makes concessions in words.

You can call me "Dr. Hell" if you want.

Feeling uncomfortable from Tatsumaki's cheesy tone, Midoriya decided to use his own chuunibyou hero name, "Dr. Hell," because he didn't want Tatsumaki to call him by his real name like that.

"This is a celebration party specially organized for you by the Hero Association, you can't just leave like that!!"

"Tsk!!"

As Tornado introduced herself word by word, Midoriya simply turned his head to the side, seething with resentment. He hadn't forgotten who had dragged him into this predicament. If it weren't for the second-ranked S-class "Tornado of Terror" spouting nonsense and trying to claim credit, Midoriya wouldn't have been able to utter such dry truths without anyone believing him.

"Wow! I never thought that what I originally wanted to do to annoy Saitama, that bald-headed guy, would actually come in handy here. Don't you think so?"

"Midori-chan, little brother!!"

Seeing Tornado's smug expression and tone, Midoriya could only cover his face, unable to bear to watch. How could he have fallen for this older little girl?

"Ouch! Who hit me?!"

The little tornado, who had just fallen back to the ground, was still feeling smug when she was struck on the head and fell to the ground. Just as this "trembling tornado" was about to teach the person who hit her a lesson, she turned her head and saw a bald head.

"Little brat! Who are you calling a bald guy?!"

"cut--!!"

Seeing an angry Saitama and Genos carrying a wooden basin behind her, Tatsumaki turned her face away sullenly, resigning herself to the fact that she couldn't beat him.

"You little brat, can't you just call me by my name properly?!"

"Hehehe..."

Seeing that Little Tornado was still making faces and sticking out her tongue at him, Saitama was even more furious. Fortunately, Genos, who was standing nearby, intervened in time to stop her.

"Teacher, let's go soak in the hot springs first. Midoriya has already gone ahead."

"Hey! Where's my little brother?!"

Upon hearing Genos's words, Tatsumaki quickly turned around, only to find that Izuku Midoriya had already slipped away and disappeared. Thus, the rivalry between the older little girl and the bald monster temporarily came to an end.

Midoriya, who was already soaking in the hot spring, sighed helplessly. He couldn't understand why this little tornado had targeted him. Despite the huge difference in their age, she stubbornly regarded him as her "younger brother".

Moreover, although Little Tornado appears to be the height and appearance of a little girl, she is actually the older sister of "Hellish Blizzard," and it is said that she is now... cough cough, about "28 years old."

You're clearly an adult more than ten years older than me, so why is your rationality and emotional intelligence like a child's? Really troubled by this question, Midoriya simply buried his face in the hot spring. He decided to put aside his worries and have some peace and quiet for a while.

"Dr. Hell... no, Midoriya-kun."

"What's wrong, Mr. Bang? Is there something you need from me?"

Seeing that Bang, the third-ranked S-class hero, also came to the hot spring wearing a yukata, but instead of taking a bath, he came to greet him, Midoriya found it a bit strange.

"Actually, this old man has a favor to ask..."

"It's alright, go ahead and tell me."

Out of respect for the elderly, and even more so out of admiration for Bang, who was still a hero fighting monsters at such an advanced age, Midoriya readily agreed to Bang's request.

"Aren't you going to listen to what my request is?"

"It's alright, Mr. Bang, you must have something important to ask me to do."

"Sigh... you really saw right through me."

The old man, Bango, sighed with his head down. He turned around and looked at everyone else who were still enjoying the hot springs. He then whispered to Midoriya.

"I used to have a very talented disciple named 'Hungry Wolf.' I originally thought he was a disciple I could entrust with my legacy, but one day this guy suddenly defeated all my disciples and was eventually kicked out of the dojo."

Seeing Bang's sigh and tactful expression, Midoriya didn't quite understand what the old man meant, but he still listened attentively.

"There's been an incident at the Hero Association recently that you probably don't know about."

"Um... I think that's how it is."

Midoriya has been quite busy lately. He hasn't finished making "Motorcycle Rider" for King, he's constantly being harassed by Tatsumaki, and he's also helping Boros get stronger... All these things have left Midoriya with no time to pay attention to outside information.

"Not long ago, during the Hero Association's routine selection process for potential heroes, a guy calling himself a 'human monster' severely injured everyone present."

"And based on what I know, this 'human monster' is none other than my disciple who left the dojo, 'Garou.'"

"I see..."

After listening to Bang's words, Midoriya pondered. So, not only did the disciple on whom everyone had placed their hopes leave the dojo, but he also committed such a serious crime. Old Master Bang really couldn't just sit idly by.

"So, during this hot spring trip, I, this old man, would like to make a request to you, Midoriya-kun."

"With the technology you possess, you should be able to easily find my rebellious disciple. Could you help this old man search for the whereabouts of 'Hungry Wolf'?"

"When the time comes, I will personally end the life of this unfilial disciple."

Upon hearing this, Midoriya broke out in a cold sweat. This old man was far too decisive... Even though his disciple had made a mistake, he wasn't going to bother to find out more about the situation. He just blurted out that he was going to kill him without any real fear.

"Um... Mr. Bang, aren't you going to communicate more with your disciple?"

"No need! Garou, that unfilial disciple, is completely stubborn and cannot be allowed to continue making mistakes. Besides, you should know that, right, Midoriya-kun?"

"Know what?"