Boom!!!

The explosion shook the battlefield as Shinji not only hurled the Tailed Beast Bomb back toward Isobu and Son Gokū but also summoned a fresh wave of glowing orbs, unleashing a relentless carpet bombing on the Three-Tails and Four-Tails.

Every strike was calculated, each blast tearing into the ground, yet he remained mindful of his surroundings. Only after ensuring that no civilians were anywhere near did he release his full destructive power.

The barrage was merciless. Already crippled from the devastating impact of their own Tailed Beast Bombs, Isobu and Son Gokū had little strength left to resist. The continuous onslaught of light orbs slammed into them again and again, leaving the two Tailed Beasts barely hanging on to life.

[Ding! Host has defeated "Isobu." Reward: 100 points + Tailed Beast Power (Isobu)!]

[Ding! Host has defeated "Son Gokū." Reward: 100 points + Tailed Beast Power (Son Gokū)!]

High above, Genos stared at Shinji, his chest tight with awe and excitement. Farther back, the heroes who had rushed to the scene could only gape, their mouths hanging open in disbelief.

As Shinji clashed with the Two-Tails, Three-Tails, and Four-Tails, more heroes had gathered one after another. The moment they assessed the battlefield, however, they kept their distance, unwilling to risk being caught in the catastrophic blasts of Tailed Beast Bombs or Shinji's light orbs.

"This... this is unreal. Is this what an S-Class hero can do?"

"No... even most S-Class heroes aren't like this. It's like he's using that Dragon-level monster, Vaccine Man, as his mount..."

"So that's the power of S-Class Rank 5? Terrifying doesn't even begin to cover it..."

From their point of view, it was a clash between gods. None dared to move closer.

Shinji finally dispersed the armored Susanoo and descended from the sky, but before his feet touched the ground, a small figure shot toward the battlefield, riding a fierce spiral of wind. She landed with the force of a whirlwind, the air swirling violently around her.

"I heard there's a Dragon-level threat. Where's the monster?" The voice, sharp and proud, came from a petite girl Shinji recognized instantly.

She had a head of vivid green curls, a face that was delicate and almost doll-like, and a petite frame that matched her youthful appearance. A long black dress, slit high at the sides, swayed with the wind as she crossed her arms in a confident, almost dismissive pose. This was none other than S-Class Rank 2, the Tornado of Terror.

Though her exact height had never been officially documented, comparing her to Child Emperor made it easy to guess. Child Emperor stood at 131 cm, and Tornado was a touch shorter, putting her at about 130 cm. Despite her child-like appearance, she was in fact Fubuki's elder sister, already twenty-eight years old.

"It's already handled," Shinji said evenly.

Her presence didn't surprise him in the slightest. The sheer energy unleashed from the earlier Tailed Beast Bombs and the detonations of his light orbs had no doubt set off alarms in the Hero Association's headquarters, prompting them to dispatch Tornado to deal with yet another Dragon-level incident.

"What?" Tornado's brows knitted. "So you're telling me I rushed here for nothing?"

"Mm, pretty much, I guess," Shinji replied, his tone as calm as ever.

Her gaze flicked past him, narrowing slightly. "But... the guy behind you is also a monster, isn't he?"

Tatsumaki's small hand lifted to point directly at Vaccine Man. She had never cared enough to memorize the Hero Association's monster database and didn't realize this was the same Dragon-level threat from before, but she could still tell at a glance he wasn't human.

"He's Master's friend. Monsters who don't pose a threat to human society aren't considered disasters," Genos said firmly as he stepped forward to clarify.

It was the same case as with Mosquito Girl and Armored Gorilla, who later joined Dr. Genus, opened a small takoyaki shop in a quiet residential district, and were never pursued by the Hero Association again. As long as a monster did not actively harm humans, the Association generally left kind or harmless ones alone.

"Is that so? Then I'll trust you for now," Tatsumaki said with a faint nod, dropping the matter without further questioning.

"So... didn't the Association tell me there might be more than one Dragon-level threat today? Is this really all over?" Her sharp eyes scanned the surroundings, yet all she saw was the wreckage and devastation left behind, with not a single monster in sight.

"It's probably over. We were about to head back," Shinji replied without a hint of emotion.

In truth, he had considered summoning more Tailed Beasts, but the moment Tatsumaki appeared, he abandoned the thought. With her personality, she would insist on defeating them herself, and if she landed the finishing blow, there was no guarantee he would receive any of the rewards. To avoid that risk, he decided it was wiser to head home and rest.

"Honestly, I thought some incredibly strong monster would appear. I only came because of that, but it turns out this was nothing more than a waste of my time! Humph!" Tatsumaki complained openly. She shot Shinji a dismissive look. "You're that newly promoted S-Class hero, right? I can't even remember your name. You're probably just a small fry. Any monster you can beat so easily can't be much of a challenge, so where's the fun in that?!"

Her griping and casual belittling didn't draw the slightest reaction from Shinji. He already knew Tatsumaki's temperament was no better than Fubuki's. Heck, the two sisters seemed locked in a constant rivalry over who could be more impossible to deal with. Having long since grown accustomed to Fubuki's mannerisms, Shinji found himself largely immune to Tatsumaki's attitude as well.

Genos, however, was far less tolerant. He stepped forward, his tone sharp. "Master has defeated several Dragon-level monsters, yet you speak with such disrespect?"

"They're all small fry," Tatsumaki replied arrogantly. "What difference does it make if it's several or just one? Today's my day off, and I'm busy. Next time, don't call me unless it's a monster that actually demands my attention. Of course, if it's absolutely necessary, I'll step in... reluctantly."

"You!..." Genos bristled, just about to lose his patience when Shinji placed a calm hand on his shoulder.

"Forget it. Why waste time arguing with a little kid?" Shinji said casually, his tone light as if nothing she said mattered.

"True..." Genos exhaled, his frustration subsiding as he reflected on himself. "It's my lack of discipline. I still can't keep my composure the way you can, Master."

"What?!" That single remark, little kid, was enough to make Tatsumaki's eyes flare with outrage, her temper instantly igniting.