Buzz… Buzz… Buzz…

Whoosh… Whoosh… Whoosh…

In Z-City, King darted through streets and alleys.

Behind him, mosquitoes swarmed under Mosquito Girl's control.

Watching King flee in a panic, her thoughts drifted to two days ago.

That finger on her forehead sent every cell in her body screaming.

She'd die!

The energy in that finger was unimaginable.

"Too terrifying…"

Even two days later, she shuddered.

While King trained outside with Mosquito Girl, inside, Genos knelt before Kaiser and Saitama.

"Please, take me as your disciple."

"I want to get stronger!"

Genos' tone was earnest, brimming with sincerity.

"It's not that I don't want to help, but you're a cyborg. Your body lacks human vitality."

"Strictly speaking, you're a technological construct."

"Our training methods aren't suited for you."

Kaiser set down his teacup.

As the original story's budget warrior, Genos' fights were spectacular.

But his track record was abysmal.

He never won.

Outmatched by Deep Sea King, Asura Rhino, and later Monster Association Dragon-level threats, he was instantly defeated.

His cyborg body transcended human limits, making normal training useless for raising his ceiling.

Unless he had stronger metals.

Or more advanced weapons.

"Is that so?"

Genos' disappointment was palpable.

For the first time, he doubted his chosen path.

As a cyborg, he'd gained the power he craved.

But it seemed to bar him from higher realms.

"There's not no way."

"I could help you find special metals."

"Whether they'd work, I don't know."

Kaiser referred to Orichalcum, Gammanium, and Stardust Sand, used to craft Saint Cloths.

In Saint Seiya, Cloths seemed fragile, shattering easily.

But consider their battles.

Without divine blessings, a single blow could destroy Earth.

Yet Golden Cloths offered critical protection.

They didn't just shield the wearer; they amplified power.

Their energy conductivity focused Cosmo techniques, minimizing waste and maximizing output.

Equivalent to mana recovery and power amplification.

A Saint with and without a Cloth differed by at least a third in combat strength.

In the Saint Seiya era, Gemini Kanon, clad in the Gemini Gold Cloth, was unstoppable in the Underworld.

The MVP of that battle.

Without the Cloth, he could only take Radamanthys down with him in a mutual death.

If Cloth-forging metals could be used for Genos, it'd be an epic boost.

One problem.

Kaiser didn't have those metals.

Helping Genos would have to wait for his next visit to One Punch Man.

With the world anchor set, returning was no issue.

Saitama's luck wasn't fully tapped.

Genos' luck was also considerable.

Worth trading for.

"I wonder if this luck can help me grasp the Eighth Sense."

Kaiser mused.

Given his situation, the Eighth Sense... Alaya-Vijnana, or spatial awareness... shouldn't be hard.

His spiritual body traversed worlds.

How could he not grasp it?

Yet something felt missing.

Perhaps insight from life-and-death struggles.

Meanwhile, King's luck steadily transferred to Kaiser.

Under Mosquito Girl's relentless pressure, King rapidly adapted to his power.

"Maybe the Purgatory Peerless Raging Wave Cannon will become reality."

A glint of amusement flashed in Kaiser's eyes.

If King awakened the Sixth Sense, he'd be a top-tier S-Rank.

The only uncertainties were Blast and Watchdog Man.

Even Tornado would be within reach.

Thump… Thump… Thump…

The Emperor Engine echoed outside.

"Looks like your training's paying off."

"Your five senses are impressive now."

"But to awaken the Sixth Sense, you need a life-or-death trial."

"Our deal only covers getting you this far."

"Further growth is up to you."

Kaiser addressed King.

"I understand."

King took a deep breath.

Though their time was short, he knew the Sixth Sense's power.

Immensely strong!

Starting at sonic speed, paired with awakened superpowers.

Physical and energy capabilities would surge.

Far surpassing some S-Rank heroes.

For him, that was enough.

Plus, he could keep training to grow stronger.

King was satisfied with the deal.

So was Kaiser.

If King mastered the Sixth Sense, all his luck would transfer.

It wouldn't affect King at all.

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