Sailing at Sea: The Breath of the Day at the Start

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"Right! But being a hero isn't easy! There are many monstrous heroes above you, and it's unrealistic to surpass them on your own. If you want to continue climbing, why not join our Blizzard Group and challenge the higher levels with us..."

"that……"

Saitama interrupted Fubuki: "So you're saying you came to find me to invite me to join your... Snowball Group?"

"It's the Fubuki Group!"

"I have no interest in either the snow-making team or the snow-blowing team. You should find someone else."

Saitama looked away from Fubuki, yawned, and said, "I didn't become a hero for something so trivial."

"Boring...things?"

Fubuki's expression froze. "You mean... the Fubuki Group that I've worked so hard to build up is a boring thing?"

"Um……

Saitama thought for a moment, then looked at Fubuki and nodded seriously, saying, "That's roughly the idea."

What... what an rude and despicable fellow!!

Fubuki stared at the bald man in front of her, clenching her fists, feeling extremely annoyed.

She came to invite him with such sincerity, yet this guy's attitude was so bad!

A mere C-level!

When has Hellish Blizzard ever been treated like this?!

Fubuki, her face contorted with rage, was surrounded by strange light, and her black hair moved without wind—a sign that she was about to unleash her superpowers.

And right now.

A hand landed on her shoulder.

Fubuki's superpowers vanished instantly, and she turned to look at Ron, frowning as she said:

"What are you doing? Are you trying to stop me?"

"I'm afraid you'll get beaten to death."

Ron said in a serious tone.

Saitama turned his head to look.

He was taken aback when he saw Ron.

Ah, it's the person who challenged the same challenge with us just now...

Ron looked at the bald demon king in front of him.

This was the first time the two had met up close.

Although the bald Saitama in front of him looks ordinary to ordinary people, in the eyes of Ron, who has the Tenseigan, Observation Haki, and the ability to see the Transparent World, Saitama sitting at the table exudes a terrifying aura that is terrifying.

Bottomless.

It is as if countless gods and Buddhas are contained within a body of flesh and blood.

This was the first time Ron had encountered an opponent he felt he could never win against since he entered the world of One Piece.

"Hey buddy, are you a hero too?"

Saitama asked Ron curiously.

Ron snapped out of his daze and looked at him, saying, "No."

"Eh...isn't that right?"

Saitama was somewhat surprised: "I felt like you were pretty strong, and I thought you were a hero too, but it turns out you're not."

Ron's heart stirred slightly, and he asked Saitama, "Why do you think I'm pretty strong?"

"Um……"

Saitama scratched his round, bald head, which was glowing under the light, pinched his chin, and after thinking for a moment, said to Ron, "I can't really explain it, it's just a feeling."

Ron chuckled and asked, "So, who do you think is stronger, me or your companion?"

Saitama thought for a moment and said, "You mean Genos? Hmm... I feel like you're stronger."

The door opened at that moment.

Genos, who had just walked in, happened to hear Saitama's words.

"Ah, not good."

Saitama immediately sensed something was wrong.

Genos strode to the table with a sullen face, while Saitama lowered his head and buried himself in his water, pretending that nothing had happened.

"Has it been resolved, Genos?"

"Yes."

As Genos spoke, he turned to look at Fubuki and Ron beside him.

"Hellish Blizzard, the number one B-rank hero, I remember you often try to recruit B-rank and below heroes into your Blizzard Group, right? This time, you've set your sights on the teacher?"

Fubuki was taken aback: "Teacher?"

Genos looked at Ron, a hint of seriousness appearing in his eyes: "You are...?"

Ron smiled at him and said, "My name is Ron, and I'm just a traveler."

"Ron... I've never heard of that name before. You're not a hero, are you?"

"good."

Genos stared intently at Ron and said, "You're not a hero, but Saitama-sensei said you're stronger than me. Interesting."

So Genos was provoked after all...

Saitama lowered his head even further.

Genos pointed to the open door behind him with his thumb and said to Ron in front of him, "Anything else you need to do? Could you spar with me for a bit?"

"Genos, it's already late, let's just forget about it."

Saitama quickly said, "I have to go back and watch the 9 o'clock TV."

"Don't worry, teacher."

Genos stared coldly at Ron and said, "I will finish this quickly."

Ron glanced at the clock on the wall and said to Genos, "Let's skip it today and go another day."

"When?"

Genos was in hot pursuit.

Ron casually said, "You decide."

As he spoke, he said to Fubuki, who was standing beside him in a daze, "Lend me another 10,000 yen."

Fubuki snapped out of her daze: "What are you doing?"

Ron pointed to the sign on the wall that read, "Challenge, Extra Spicy Extra Large Bucket... Failure, 10000 Yen."

Fubuki rubbed her forehead and sighed helplessly, "You don't even have ten thousand yen."

Saitama's expression froze when he heard Fubuki's words. He remembered that he had also failed the challenge, and that he didn't have 10,000 yen in his pocket either.

Ron took Fubuki's wallet from his pocket, handed her a 10,000 yen note, and said, "I just happened to forget."

Saitama's eyes lit up, and his gaze toward Ron became extremely friendly and affectionate.

He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and said to Genos, "Genos, I forgot my wallet too. Lend me ten thousand of the prize money you won later."

"No problem, teacher, then I'll treat you to this meal too."

13. The sword light fell straight down.

Leave the udon noodle shop.

Saitama and Genos walked side by side down the street in the night.

Saitama couldn't help but feel a little envious when he recalled the scene of those high school girls asking Genos for a handshake with faces full of admiration before he left.

"As expected, the treatment of S-rank and C-rank is completely different."

"In short, it's a tie with one win and one loss."

Genos looked at the prize money in his hand, recalling the A-class number one Sweet Mask and the ordinary person named Ron that he had met today.

Although he became an S-class hero, there are still many powerful individuals in the world.

Genos shifted his gaze to Saitama beside him: "Sensei, what do you think my chances of winning would be if I were to fight that guy named Ron?"

Saitama thought for a moment and said, "Hmm... I don't know the specifics, but it shouldn't be too high. I feel that person is quite strong."

"Do I have a 50% chance of winning?"

"No. With your current strength, Genos, your chances of winning are probably less than 30%."

"..."