One Punch Man: Heroics Start with Dual Kamui

Chapter 168 168: Reorganizing the Monster Association

"Everyone, I have an important announcement..."

Gyoro Gyoro had once again called a full meeting of the Monster Association. When he spoke, a piece of news was revealed to those present: "The Hero Association's number two S-Class, Kamui, is actually our planted mole inside the Hero Association."

As the words fell, Shinji suddenly appeared at Gyoro Gyoro's side.

Of course, he had not quit the Hero Association. Holding authority in the Monster Association did not prevent him from acting inside the Hero Association, especially since his plan for reorganizing the Monster Association was to avoid making enemies of humans.

"Kamui? You mean that human who defeated the so-called 'Cosmic Overlord'?"

"Is he not human? How could he be on our side?"

"Who knows? Maybe he is a monster disguised as a human."

The monsters burst into speculative chatter.

At that moment, a middle-aged man wearing a crown and cloak stood up. "Wasn't there supposed to be a Monster King earlier? Why hasn't anyone seen him?"

This man had unkempt long hair and a scruffy beard, and his clothes were ragged, like someone who had been wandering for a long time. This was the Homeless Emperor, who had joined the Monster Association only recently. A month before joining, he had been a vagrant. After losing his job and falling behind on rent, he grew to hate humans and, by luck, caught the attention of "God," which granted him Dragon-level power.

Homeless Emperor's question reminded the others, and they also thought of it. Where had the former Monster King gone? It seemed he had not been seen since then.

"That guy was merely one of my summoned beasts. If I wanted, I could summon another one at any time," Shinji said lightly.

Using the simplistic term summoned beast made it easy for the monsters to understand. If he had started naming things like Ten-Tails or Outer Path Statue, none of them would have followed. These monsters barely shared brain cells, so making complex terms was out of the question.

"So you have replaced the original Monster King and become the new Monster King of the Monster Association?" Homeless Emperor asked.

"That is correct. If anyone has objections, speak now." Shinji replied in a calm tone.

For a long moment, the room was silent. Although most of the monsters had not witnessed Shinji's battle with Boros, the rumor that he had defeated the Cosmic Overlord had spread far and wide. No one was willing to risk their life to challenge such a story on a whim.

Homeless Emperor was arrogant but not foolish, so he did not provoke Shinji outright. Still, there were always some minds that lacked sense.

"I object! I refuse to accept it! I do not believe a single human can be strong enough to lead us."

One monster spoke up in dissent. "How can a human be our Monster King? Right, everyone?!"

Following his lead, several others who had been reluctant but dared not speak up until now also began to shout in agreement.

After all, some monsters deeply despised humans. In their eyes, humans were nothing but weak, fragile creatures, so of course they were unwilling to let one rule the Monster Association.

Boom!

At that moment, the underground chamber suddenly shook violently, as if an earthquake had struck.

Before anyone could react, a figure burst through the ceiling of rock. A hand clamped down on the head of the monster who had spoken up, and with a slight squeeze, its skull was crushed into a bloody mist.

[Alert! Host's companion Boros has defeated a "Tiger-level monster," reward gained: 10 points!]

The newcomer was none other than Boros.

"Who are you? How dare you barge into the base of the Monster Association!"

"Careful! This one looks dangerous..."

"That outfit... that face... could it be...?"

Though most had never seen Boros before, some monsters pieced it together from his appearance and guessed his identity.

"I am Boros," he said coldly, tossing aside the corpse of the monster he had just killed.

Bang!

The body slammed into the wall, boring a deep tunnel that stretched out of sight.

Most of the monsters in the chamber froze, cowed by the overwhelming display of power. Not one of them dared move, much less voice another objection.

At this moment, Black Sperm fixed his gaze on Boros. All he knew was that this one was called the Cosmic Overlord, but the truth of his strength remained a mystery. The power Boros had just revealed was only a fragment, not enough for Black Sperm to judge accurately.

Less powerful monsters, those below Dragon-level, were clearly under control, but the Dragon-level executives still held their ground. They weren't entirely convinced, but they were hiding it well. Each of them carried an air of arrogance, barely respecting one another, let alone Shinji, this unexpected figure who claimed to be their King. Right now, he was the target of their scrutiny.

"If I recall, isn't Boros one of the Hero Association's S-Class heroes? Has he defected to us as well?"

The calm voice came from Black Sperm. Unlike the others, he showed little fear. Not knowing Boros's full strength, he saw no reason to be intimidated.

"He is Shinji's friend, so naturally he joins us with him," Gyoro Gyoro explained casually.

"I see. Well then, congratulations to us. The Monster Association grows stronger and stronger."

Black Sperm's tone carried a mocking edge, and with his sleazy expression, it came across as especially grating.

"My name is Shinji. Our first meeting has already come with some unpleasantness, something I would have preferred to avoid. From here on, I hope we can get along well."

Facing the entire Monster Association, Shinji did not immediately declare his new rules. His plan was to boil the frog slowly, beginning today with a small display to warn the rest, and then gradually bringing the entire organization under his control.