Meanwhile, Genos's mechanical eyes flashed red frantically, his heat sink humming as if overloaded.He had been running in maximum-speed camera mode the entire time, replaying Kaito's entire process—from the moment he touched the sword to the moment he sheathed it—frame by frame.Slowed down ten times, a hundred times, a thousand times… in the footage, Kaito's hand never left the sword hilt. His thumb seemed to press lightly, but the blade didn't leave the sheath even a fraction of an inch.The apple, moreover, remained completely still."Unable to analyze! Logical conflict! Visual information and auditory information (Emperor Engine) and… and their verbal accounts are completely inconsistent!"Genos's core processor spun at high speed, caught in a logical contradiction. His internal temperature skyrocketed, and wisps of white steam from his cooling system began to rise from the top of his head.
Bang!Saitama slapped Genos's smoking head and said irritably,
"Hey, Genos, what are you thinking about? Bang's going to eat all the beef!"He pointed toward the rapidly diminishing plate of roasted beef in front of Bang.Everyone else was still focused on the result of Kaito's sword draw and apple slice. But Bang was different.Ever since Kaito had learned his Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist in less than half a day, Bang had been convinced of Kaito's unmatched martial arts talent. He was sure this sword draw would also defy everyone's expectations.Genos, jolted back by the slap, looked at his teacher and remembered certain experiences—
For example, Saitama's punches were so fast they couldn't even be recorded by a camera.Perhaps some realms truly transcend the limits of physical observation. Trying to analyze them logically would only burn out his CPU.He forcibly stopped the analysis, and his heat sink slowly quieted down.Thud.
In the midst of the eerie silence and everyone's varied reactions, a muffled kneeling sound broke the air.Atomic Samurai had collapsed heavily to the floor, both knees striking hard. His body trembled violently like a sieve. Sweat poured from his forehead, temples, and back, soaking his dark blue samurai uniform until a small puddle formed beneath him.His face was ashen, lips trembling, eyes unfocused.[Ding! Atomic Samurai's martial arts heart suffered a huge impact due to "witnessing" the host's invisible sword draw, generating extreme shock and fear. Deterrence points +500!]Atomic Samurai lifted his head with difficulty, looking toward his three disciples—who were also pale and bewildered. His voice was hoarse and dry, trembling with the aftermath of a great ordeal:"Did… did you see it clearly? This is King's realm… the true No-Sword realm…"
"He… he already drew his sword… and already struck… in that instant of booming heartbeat and rising bloody aura…"
"Sword intent—invisible sword intent—has already cut through the apple… cut through space… and even… cut through the perceptions of all of us…"
"The reason we couldn't see it… is because our eyes… our hearts… our Dao… are far from qualified to comprehend the trajectory of that strike… or to withstand the residual power it left behind."His words were filled with awe and lingering fear, as though describing an incomprehensible miracle.Iaian, Okama Itachi, and Bushidrill, hearing their master's explanation and recalling the "bloody aura" and suffocating heartbeat from earlier, felt a chill run from their feet to the top of their heads.Their gazes toward Kaito brimmed with unparalleled awe and fear, as if they were looking at a deity walking among humans.[Ding! Iaian, Okama Itachi, and Bushidrill generated extreme awe and fear towards the host due to Atomic Samurai's imaginative explanation. Deterrence points +300!]At the dining table, Kaito held a large bowl of beef to his mouth, the rim perfectly hiding the grin tugging at his lips.His facial muscles twitched—Atomic Samurai's wild interpretation had just netted him nearly a thousand deterrence points in one go.This is even more profitable than fighting ten Tiger-Level monsters…Three thousand points were needed to upgrade the Emperor Engine to perfection. He was already one-third of the way there.He sneaked a glance at Atomic Samurai, who was still frozen in shock—kneeling, drenched in sweat, eyes empty. The look of a shattered worldview almost made Kaito burst into laughter.But no… laughing now would be unethical."Ahem…" Kaito cleared his throat and set the bowl down with deliberate calm.
"Mr. Samurai, there's no need for this…""Hahaha!"Atomic Samurai suddenly burst into wild laughter, startling a nearby waiter who nearly dropped his tray.He abruptly stood, water droplets flying from his uniform.
"King! You are truly a terrifying monster! It's been a long time since I've experienced such utter humiliation! Seems it's still too early for me to test the strength of others!"He said, vigorously slapping his cheeks, making crisp slap slap sounds:"I, Atomic Samurai… it seems I'm still just a rookie!"This sudden, self-deprecating remark froze the entire banquet hall.Everyone stared, dumbfounded, at this S-Class Hero—usually so arrogant—now crying and laughing like a madman.Kaito raised an eyebrow, wondering if this was going to scare Atomic Samurai into developing some kind of mental illness.He wiped the corners of his mouth, about to say a few consoling words—
But Atomic Samurai had already turned to face his three disciples."Iaian! Kamaitachi! Drill!" Atomic Samurai's voice was suddenly heavy with seriousness.
"I need to start my training from scratch! Perhaps… this will be an endless ascetic journey!"The three disciples exchanged glances.Iaian was the first to react, dropping to one knee in a perfect samurai bow."Wherever Master is, the disciple will be!""M-me too!" Bushidrill stammered, quickly following suit.Okama Itachi wiped away tears, cooing dramatically:"Oh, I hate it I can't stand such passionate scenes""Good!" Atomic Samurai waved his hand grandly.
"Then let us depart now!"He turned to Kaito, his eyes even showing a trace of gratitude."King! I hope next time we meet, I can at least see your back!"Kaito: Oh, wow. I don't even need to bother comforting him; he's already adjusted his mindset on his own. As expected of a man who can become a Sword Saint—his mental fortitude is truly something else.The frenzied samurai strode toward the exit with his three disciples in tow, his black cape billowing behind him.As he reached the doorway, he suddenly stopped, tossing out a final remark without turning his head:"By the way, that sword is yours! Consider it… tuition!"Amidst a burst of unhinged laughter, the master and his three disciples disappeared into the night."…What a strange uncle," Saitama mumbled, popping a piece of wagyu beef into his mouth.The banquet hall erupted into hushed whispers.Everyone now looked at Kaito with awe, as if he were some unfathomable monster.The high-ranking officials of the Hero Association, who had originally been plotting to limit Kaito's authority, quietly shelved their plans.They clearly understood the choice between protecting their pride… and protecting their lives.
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