Kaito naturally understood his main purpose for bringing the S-Class Heroes onto the spaceship this time.That was, of course, to harvest Deterrence Points.
The original plan was simple: use the strength of the heroes to form an encirclement, trapping the Dragon-level and Demon-level cadres and elite warriors inside the ship. This way, they wouldn't escape in the chaos, infiltrate the ruined A-City, and become lingering threats in the future.
Unfortunately, plans always change.
The loyalty of Boros's elites to their overlord far exceeded expectations. When Saitama first charged into the spaceship, those elites didn't scatter, didn't retreat to fortified positions. Instead, they swarmed forward fearlessly, hurling themselves straight at him.
The result?Naturally, it was self-evident.
They were all obliterated by Saitama with a single punch.
Watching that scene unfold, Kaito felt his heart ache. Those were all living Deterrence Points, and Saitama—the bald Demon King—had erased them in an instant. It was like watching piles of money burn before his eyes.
Still, the subsequent gains weren't bad.
Kaito had not only captured Geryuganshoop—an excellent training tool who could also serve as the spaceship's pilot—but also acquired a cosmic warship capable of space jumps.
What did that mean?
It meant that even if Earth's monsters were someday exhausted, the vast and boundless universe contained countless bizarre alien civilizations and cosmic creatures. They would become an inexhaustible ore source for Kaito's Deterrence System.
This was a strategic-level expansion of resources.
The major goal had been achieved, but Kaito wasn't about to overlook the "scraps."
Boros's flagship wasn't just an empty shell—it was a fully equipped war fortress, a floating alien ecosystem. Within the colossal structure, tens of thousands of meters long and wide, facilities were complete, and the number of combat personnel onboard reached into the tens of thousands.
Individually, those alien grunts were worth little Deterrence Points. But their sheer numbers meant the total harvest would still be considerable.
And as for indiscriminately killing the innocent?
Kaito firmly adhered to the principle: "Those who are not of my kind cannot be trusted."
Any monster that didn't suit his aesthetic or have special value went straight onto his kill list.
Unfortunately, not a single alien in the entire ship qualified as worth sparing.
"Then…" Kaito murmured in his heart, killing intent chilling his tone, "there's no need for these useless grunts to waste any more of Earth's air."
Tens of thousands of scattered targets… relying on him to dig them out one by one with his shockwaves was far too inefficient.
The perfect state of Emperor Engine, combined with its "Fear Domain" covering a hundred-meter radius, should have been the ultimate AOE clearing technique. But the spaceship's complex internal structure—bulkheads layered upon bulkheads—severely weakened its range and effectiveness.
He needed something better. Something that could ignore obstacles, lock onto targets precisely, and maximize the Emperor Engine's destructive spread.
Kaito's eyes shifted to three newly unlocked skills glowing on his system panel:
[Haoshoku Haki] [Kenbunshoku Haki] [Armament Haki]
Haoshoku Haki—an area-of-effect spirit suppression. Perfect for clearing mobs. It could instantly overwhelm weak wills, stunning countless grunts at once and cutting down his workload. With upgrades, its range, intensity, and side effects would only grow deadlier.
Kenbunshoku Haki—super perception and foresight. With it, Kaito could sense every living being through walls, predict movements, and intercept their escape routes. Upgraded, it might even let him glimpse surface thoughts.
Armament Haki—the balance of offense and defense. Though not as efficient for mass clearing, it could be attached to sound or aura itself. Imagine Emperor Engine's spirit shockwave laced with hardened Armament force—its penetration and lethality would skyrocket.
"These are it," Kaito's thoughts burned with clarity.
Deterrence Points weren't meant to be hoarded. They were meant to be converted into strength, here and now. With tens of thousands of "experience packs" inside this spaceship, pouring his resources into these three infinitely scalable Haki skills was the smartest investment.
Together with Emperor Engine, they would form a "Spirit + Physical" dual-AOE arsenal. Efficient. Deadly. Unstoppable.
He would raise them all to the Grandmaster realm in one go.
[Deterrence Points -50, Haoshoku Haki proficiency increased to Proficient (0/200)!][Deterrence Points -200, Haoshoku Haki proficiency increased to Minor Accomplishment (0/600)!][Deterrence Points -600, Haoshoku Haki proficiency increased to Grandmaster (0/3000)!]
As the system prompts echoed, Kaito felt it—an invisible power awakening within him.
A new door opened in his spiritual world. A tide of power surged through him.
And in that moment, he knew—Kaito had stepped onto a whole new level.
At this moment, the system interface appeared, displaying the updated effects of Haoshoku Haki at Grandmaster level:
[Spirit: 54 (+7)] [Haoshoku Haki · Grandmaster Effect Update]
[1. Spirit deterrence range expanded to a radius of 10,000 meters, capable of precisely locking onto targets]
[2. New "Haki Infusion" trait: Haki can now be materialized and attached to any attack]
[3. Deterrence intensity greatly increased, capable of directly causing those with weaker Spirit than the host to faint—or even have their souls extinguished]
Kaito nodded with satisfaction. Without hesitation, he poured more Deterrence Points into Kenbunshoku Haki.
[Deterrence Points -50, Kenbunshoku Haki proficiency increased to Proficient (0/200)!][Deterrence Points -200, Kenbunshoku Haki proficiency increased to Minor Accomplishment (0/600)!][Deterrence Points -600, Kenbunshoku Haki proficiency increased to Grandmaster (0/3000)!]
In an instant, his perception ability skyrocketed.
He closed his eyes. The pitch-black interior of the spaceship lit up in his mind like a three-dimensional model. Every corridor, every bulkhead, every hidden compartment revealed itself. Alien grunts cowering in ventilation shafts, spare cabins, even the narrow interlayers near the power core—none could escape his senses. To him, they were as bright as fireflies against the dark.
With Kenbunshoku Haki at Grandmaster level, the system updated again:
[Spirit: 61 (+7)][Kenbunshoku Haki · Grandmaster Effect Update]
[1. Perception range expanded to a radius of 10,000 meters, capable of penetrating multiple layers of obstacles]
[2. New traits unlocked: "Peering into the Past, Severing the Present, Predicting the Future"] - Recall events from the current location up to 3 days prior - Render oneself untrackable and unpredictable to others - Foresee attack trajectories within 3 minutes into the future
[3. Capable of perceiving emotional fluctuations in targets and pinpointing the exact source of their fear]
A sharp grin tugged at Kaito's lips. "Perfect."
Finally, he directed his remaining Deterrence Points into Armament Haki.
[Deterrence Points -50, Armament Haki proficiency increased to Proficient (0/200)!][Deterrence Points -200, Armament Haki proficiency increased to Minor Accomplishment (0/600)!][Deterrence Points -600, Armament Haki proficiency increased to Grandmaster (0/3000)!]
A wave of raw power surged through his body. It was as if every muscle fiber had been reforged, his very flesh tempered into living steel.
Kaito clenched his fist lightly. In an instant, red-black Armament Haki spread across his hand like molten metal solidifying into armor. A dark glow pulsed from it, cold and suffocating.
The system prompt followed:
[Strength: 65 (+7), Agility: 62 (+7)][Armament Haki · Grandmaster Effect Update]
[1. Offense and defense massively strengthened; Haki can now extend, coil, and shape itself around any object touched by the body]
[2. New "Ryuo" trait unlocked: Haki bypasses outer defenses, directly damaging internal structures and organs]
[3. Full-body coverage possible, forming "Armament Armor." Combat power multiplies relative to stamina consumption]
Kaito exhaled slowly, his aura now so overwhelming that the very air seemed to warp around him.
The transformation was complete.Three Haki, all at Grandmaster.Combined with the Emperor Engine…
The entire alien fortress had just turned into his hunting ground.