Chapter 172: Already Kept as a Pet?!
As soon as he returned, he saw three ant-level little fellows wanting to attack him, which almost made Sun Sperm laugh out loud.
With just a glance, he realized that these S-Class Heroes rushing toward him were all weaklings he had easily finished off earlier.
In fact, whether it was Tatsumaki or Metal Bat, both were at the same level in Sun Sperm's eyes.
They were both weaklings who could be swatted to death at will.
He hadn't even taken the initiative to act, yet these ants dared to attack him?
Sun Sperm instinctively wanted to strike back, but his raised hand immediately froze in mid-air.
No... he absolutely couldn't choose to fight... otherwise, he would definitely be slapped to death... Before his hand had even risen a millimeter, Sun Sperm sensed two unfriendly gazes staring at him.
One gaze came from his newly acknowledged master and "big daddy," the Bald Demon King Saitama.
The other came from a blonde man quietly watching from a distance; despite being expressionless, that majestic and overbearing face made him shudder.
If he acted, he would definitely be instantly killed by these two!
At this thought, Sun Sperm didn't dare to move, allowing the attacks from Tatsumaki, Metal Bat, and Tanktop Master to rush toward him.
Just then, the dust was swiped away by a light palm, and a shiny bald head reflected a blinding light under the sun.
"So much dust. Is there a construction site being demolished here, or is it like they say on TV—the environmental pollution has gotten too serious lately?"
Only then did everyone see clearly that a man they were all familiar with was standing next to Sun Sperm.
[One-Punch Man] Saitama.
Saitama had just raised his head when he saw Metal Bat and Tanktop Master right in front of him, along with a sky full of Psychic Power Spikes.
Why is he here?!
Tanktop Master and Metal Bat's expressions changed drastically at the same time, but they had attacked with all their might and were already right in front of him; they couldn't stop.
"What are you doing? Even for a welcome, this is a bit too enthusiastic. Do you want to hug me or crash into me?"
Saitama complained casually, stopping Metal Bat's rapidly swinging bat with one hand and holding back the charging Tanktop Master with one foot.
Then, he blew a breath, and a violent hurricane instantly formed in the air, crushing all the Psychic Power Spikes released by Tatsumaki with unrivaled power.
In just an instant, the combined attacks of the three were completely neutralized by Saitama.
Seeing Saitama step in to block the attacks for him, Sun Sperm finally breathed a secret sigh of relief.
It wasn't that he feared the attacks of these three ants; on the contrary, even if the attacks from Metal Bat, Tanktop Master, and Tatsumaki hit him, he wouldn't suffer any damage.
After all, the difference in their magnitudes was too great. Even though Sun Sperm had been severely beaten by the Bald Demon King in the Universe and suffered significant injuries, he was still a genuine God-level Monster.
Tatsumaki didn't even rank at the top of the Above Dragon level, let alone try to challenge a God-level Monster like Sun Sperm.
The most important thing was his stance.
If Sun Sperm allowed the three's attacks to hit him, it would be a great insult and a sign of Saitama's indifference toward him.
If he endured the attack this time, there would be more bullying later. After all, Sun Sperm had previously severely injured almost all the S-Class Heroes by himself, so they would surely hold a grudge.
But if he fought back, Saitama and King, whose strength far exceeded his, would take action and beat him, a God-level Monster, into a pulp.
Therefore, Saitama blocking the attacks was the best outcome; it proved that Saitama valued him as a pet and avoided the consequence of taking the wrong side.
Seeing Saitama actually blocking attacks for their former enemy, the S-Class Heroes instantly felt a bad premonition.
After all, throughout the entire battle, they hadn't seen this [One-Punch Man], whose strength was said to be bottomless, even once; it was as if he had vanished from the face of the earth.
"Could it be... has this One-Punch Man guy defected to the Monsters?!"
The young and vigorous Metal Bat had an impatient temperament and was about to demand an explanation, but before he could speak, King's voice resonated across the field.
"Everyone, lower your guard. Saitama has already subdued him. Sun Sperm is no longer an enemy, but [One-Punch Man]'s newly acquired pet."
"Huh?!"
Tatsumaki's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but let out a questioning sound, staring incredulously at Saitama's shiny bald head.
This guy subdued that powerful Monster covered in flames? You've got to be kidding me!
As someone who had experienced the battle firsthand, Tatsumaki knew exactly how powerful Sun Sperm was.
Even as the Tornado of Terror, she had no ability to resist in front of Sun Sperm and was easily finished off in an instant.
Most importantly, Blast, who had always been mysterious and powerful in Tatsumaki's heart, had also been defeated by this Monster called Sun Sperm; the opponent was clearly powerful to an extreme degree.
And now you're telling me that a boiled-egg-looking bald guy with unknown strength actually subdued this guy as a pet?!
But on second thought, her doubts got stuck in her throat.
Tatsumaki remembered that she had also fought Saitama before, and the result of that encounter was still fresh in her memory.
From beginning to end, Tatsumaki hadn't managed to cause even a fraction of damage to Saitama, whom she had considered weak, and was easily defeated as if he were just playing around.
If it's this guy and King, then defeating Sun Sperm should be possible... right?
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