Tanuki Rise of the Yokai Clan

Chapter 213: The first act

Facing this disaster, the Hero Association had given up.

All the heroes and staff on the Z-City had already given up and run away before everyone else.

The branch office was already cleared up, and no one was there.

Everyone knew that Z-City had no hope anymore.

Everything was about to be destroyed by this meteorite.

While the rich and all the people with power had escaped, those ordinary people were only reminded to escape thirty minutes just before the meteorite was about to fall. However, because of that, it caused a huge panic, and it was impossible for all of them to run away since the street was packed and all the public facilities had died.

All of them were trapped in this city and could only wait for death.

Yet, it didn't mean the Hero Association had given up.

While it was true that they had given up their facilities and let all of their people escape from the Z-City, they still sent all the nearby S-Class heroes to do something about this disaster.

In this case, it happened to be Genos and Bang, who were beaten by Tamazuki before.

Naturally, this was only a gamble.

If they fail, then that's it.

As it was a gamble, if they failed, they would lose two S-Class Heroes.

However, this gamble wouldn't hurt them, especially when Bang was so old. In case he died, then they didn't care much since his age was already so advanced. Meanwhile, Genos was just a new hero. He lacked popularity, and even if he was destroyed, the Hero Association wasn't afraid of his loss.

Moreover, Genos was a cyborg.

To begin with, could Genos be called a human?

Wasn't Genos a robot?

Anyway, their public relations (PR) could handle this problem.

However, if they succeed in protecting the Z-City, then they will receive unimaginable support and influence.

By then, the position of the Hero Association couldn't be shaken by anyone since it was necessary.

So, they took this bet and sent Bang and Genos.

Whether Bang and Genos naturally knew what the Hero Association was thinking, but even so, they were heroes. It was their job to save people. Even if the result was helpless, there was no way for them to give up.

So, even if they knew that everything was meaningless, they still came to the Z-City.

Still, what they didn't know, was not only those two but there were still people who came, trying to save the Z-City and all the people who were unable to escape.

Yet, some people also came for their selfishness, such as Bofoi or Metal Knight, S-Class: Rank 7.

The moment Bofoi came, all of them were able to see it.

"Is that a Metal Knight?" Fubuki asked with confusion.

Similar to the others, she walked over the high-rise building, jumping from one building after another. This feat might be difficult for others, but she, who had the power of Esper, could do it easily.

If she wanted to, she should be able to take a flight.

However, it was a foolish thing to do since such an activity would reduce her stamina a lot.

Still, strangely, she didn't feel nervous.

Facing such a helpless situation, she couldn't see worry or fear in his expression.

He was so calm as if everything was under his control.

When she saw this expression, she became curious and wanted to stay with him more. She knew that this might be weird and strange, especially for her, who only sought power. Even when she tried to approach him, it was because she wanted him to become part of her power, yet the more she knew him, the more she felt an emotion that she didn't know before blooming.

It was also why she quickly came to him, asking Lily when he lived and even visited various cities until she found him in the Z-City before forcing him to leave.

The reason was simple... she didn't want to lose him.

Why?

Everything was because of this nameless emotion.

An emotion that she didn't think would be born in her heart, who sought after power.

Yet, she couldn't say it since she knew she couldn't distract him.

"Oh, that robot is falling down," Saitama suddenly said.

Bofoi, who seemed ready to strike down the meteorite, suddenly fell like a broken robot.

"....."

"Wh-what's wrong?" Fubuki was startled and lost her calm.

"Maybe an error or something? Either way, unlike Genos, there is nothing inside, and it is only a normal robot."

Tamazuki said those words without flinching, even though he was the one who hacked the robot of Bofoi. By now, what everyone saw was only an illusion, and the real robot was already taken by him inside the [Stomach].

"That's good." Saitama nodded and felt relief since he didn't need help.

It was the same case with everyone since, as a hero, it was impossible for them to ignore Bofoi, who was in need of help.

Still, because of this, Genos started first. As Saitama's first disciple, he was going to show his power to everyone. He used his secret armament and soared into the sky before using his power to shoot down the meteorite.

By his side, Saitama, Tamazuki, and Fubuki were there.

"You all, what are you doing here? Huh? Inugami?" Bang was surprised to see Tamazuki.

"Silver Fang? Why are you here?" Fubuki was surprised.

Tamazuki only waved his hand before he looked at the meteorite.

"I was nearby and was told to come here. Moreover, I am already old. Even if I die, it is nothing, but you guys should go. This isn't something that can be solved by a human."

Even the S-Class: Rank 7 had already given up.

Fubuki's expression was ugly, and moreover, she also had seen Genos had failed to stop the meteorite even though he had used his all.

When this happened, Saitama was about to come up, but he was stopped. "Tamazuki?"

"Let me handle this. If you punch it, then the fragments will crash and destroy the city."

"Eh? Is that so?" Saitama scratched his head since he didn't think too much before he acted. After all, everything could be handled with a single punch. However, he believed in Tamazuki anyway since he knew except for his extraordinary power, he could do nothing.

Tamazuki looked at the meteorite, then said, "By the way, keep everything here a secret. Don't tell anyone that I am the one who stops it, okay?"

"Huh?"

While they were confused, they didn't have time to ask since they saw him taking out a sword.

When this sword appeared, the world seemed to stand still. It was as if Tamazuki and this sword had become the center of everything.

Then, suddenly Tamazuki appeared before the meteorite and was about to cut it.

[It is advisable to swallow it by using [Balaam]. That way, you don't need to worry it will cause damage everywhere]

Even if his swordsmanship was amazing, a small fragment might escape and drop on the ground, causing various damages.

'No, let's keep "Balaam" a secret.'

He didn't wish everyone to know about [Balaam] since it was important for his next action in this world.

Still, even if he talked, he didn't stop his hands and kept cutting the meteorite at a speed that was impossible to be seen by eyes. He kept cutting it until every size of the fragments was as small as the rice seed before he burnt all of them with his fire.

When the heat came, it was something the world seemed to scorch for a moment before it disappeared.

The meteorite that was about to destroy the Z-City had vanished, destroyed by Tamazuki!

When everyone saw this, they were lost for words.

Genos, Bang, and Fubuki widened their eyes. They knew that Tamazuki was strong, but they didn't expect he would be this strong!

Still, Saitama had expected this and seemed pretty cool with it.

When everything was done, Tamazuki also did a finishing act by falling from the sky while making his body full of injuries with blood and broken limbs.

Watching this, Fubuki quickly soared into the sky and caught him in her arms.

"Tamazuki! Tamazuki!"

She panicked when she saw him full of blood and various injuries on his body.

"Fubuki-san?"

"I am here!"

"Can you take me to the hospital?"

"Right away!"

Hearing that, without hesitation, she brought him to the hospital as soon as possible, completely ignorant about what was going to happen.

As for the rest, Bang and Genos looked at each other before Saitama said, "Well, should we follow them?"

"Okay." 2x

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