Chapter 39: New Heroes in Z-City — When Overpowered Meets Underestimated
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[Scene 1: The Hero Association Headquarters]
The massive tower of the Hero Association gleamed under the bright sun, its windows reflecting the buzzing city below. Inside, heroes of all ranks bustled about—some serious, some lazy, some barely awake.
Today, an unusual event was about to take place: three newcomers were about to apply for Hero Registration.
> Receptionist (blinking): "Name?"
> Boby (calmly): "Boby. Accompanied by Tsunade and Black Goku."
> Receptionist (typing): "...Those are... unique names."
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[Scene 2: Entrance Exam Chaos]
The exam hall was filled with hopefuls nervously preparing for the physical and mental tests.
> Tsunade (stretching): "Let's keep this quick. I'm more used to healing than running laps."
> Black Goku (grinning): "Is there a cooking section? Because I already aced that with Boby."
> Boby: "Let's just not break anything this time."
The announcer's voice boomed:
> "Welcome candidates! First test: agility and endurance!"
The candidates took off. Tsunade sprinted effortlessly, dodging obstacles with grace and power. Black Goku blasted through a rock wall, scattering debris like confetti.
Boby moved with calm precision, chains subtly wrapping obstacles and pulling himself forward faster than any human eye could follow.
The hall echoed with gasps and murmurs.
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[Scene 3: The Written Test]
Next was the written test.
> Examiner: "Knowledge of hero protocols, monster identification, ethics, and laws."
Tsunade scanned through the questions like a pro ninja. Black Goku doodled dragons in the margins. Boby simply closed his eyes, letting his omniscient senses fill in every answer perfectly.
One nervous candidate whispered:
> "Who are those guys?"
> "Probably aliens or gods."
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[Scene 4: Interview with the Top Brass]
The three were escorted to a high office, where Blast, the number one hero, and other top heroes sat.
> Blast (eyebrows raised): "So you claim to be heroes? What's your specialty?"
> Boby: "I control chains that bind all laws and existence itself."
> Tsunade: "Medical support, tactical combat, and of course, some healing."
> Black Goku: "And I'm here for… well, best friend duties."
Blast smirked.
> "Impressive. But can you handle monster disasters?"
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[Scene 5: Emergency! Monster Attack]
Suddenly, alarms blared. A giant dragon monster erupted from the city outskirts, roaring and smashing everything.
> Blast: "Show me what you got."
Boby's eyes shimmered as golden chains extended from him like radiant serpents.
> Boby: "Chains of Law, bind and neutralize."
Chains coiled around the dragon, restricting its movement and erasing its destructive fire with the Chain of Rebirth's purifying glow.
Tsunade healed civilians while Black Goku powered up and dashed forward, delivering powerful combos that sent shockwaves tearing through the streets.
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[Scene 6: Aftermath and Respect]
The dragon shrieked, caught in a prison of cosmic chains.
> Dragon Monster: "I can't... move...!"
> Boby (smiling): "You're done."
The monster was neutralized without collateral damage.
The Hero Association chiefs exchanged looks of awe.
> Blast: "You passed. Welcome to the Hero Association, Rank S."
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[Scene 7: Casual Banter at HQ]
Later, in the break room, Tsunade leaned back, sipping tea.
> Tsunade: "Not bad for a day's work."
> Black Goku: "So... when's the cooking contest?"
> Boby: "After we secure this world's peace, I guess."
Suddenly, a new message popped on Boby's system interface.
> Raviel (text): Upgrade incoming. Don't keep me waiting.
Boby chuckled.
> "She's always on time."
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TO BE CONTINUED