How many have I taken down now?
Child Emperor said...
He planned the attack, so the enemy forces
would be spread out as much as possible, but...
Yo!
So you're Zombieman, huh?
Then die already!
Isn't this more than my share?
I specialize in undercover ops, espionage, and investigating contaminated zones.
Fighting isn't exactly my strong suit.
He's bleeding.
Let's put this half-dead guy out of his misery!
Bring it on.
Oh boy, this is bone-breaking work...
...literally.
IMMORTAL BLOODBATH
What's behind these doors?
Whatever it is, it's definitely not going to be good.
I've been waiting forever, Hero.
A bat?
THREAT LEVEL: DEMON VAMPIRE (PUREBRED)
-Kill each other! -Don't finish it too quick.
Good luck, Mr. Hero!
Looks like they all want you to die. What did you do to piss them off?
You're all beasts, so get along already.
They're just trying to annoy me.
It's jealousy. The talentless always make the same mistake.
They think a few petty tricks will somehow close the gap between us.
Start the deathmatch show!
I'll have his innards.
A Class-S hero with high combat power.
A vampire who feeds on monsters and is hated by everyone.
No matter which one dies, it's good for us.
A deathmatch between two powerful fighters.
Whoever survives won't be left in one piece.
And that's when we'll surround him and rip him to pieces.
So, you two go ahead and get things started.
Show us what you got, both of you!
Just ignore the noise. I'll take care of them later.
By the way, are you a Class-S hero?
I'm not well-versed in worldly matters. State your name!
Apologies, I should've told you my name.
Allow me to introduce myself...
Both of them used surprise attacks, but Vampire landed the first blow.
This is awesome!
This blood...
is the worst I've ever tasted. No way can I drink this.
Hey, what's going on? Is it over already, Mr. Hero?
I bet he's the weakest in Class S.
At least wear him down a little before you die.
-Oh?! -Oh?!
Hm? He's getting back up.
I guess he wasn't drained of all his blood?
Nice!
Trying to stand with the last of your strength...
Pathetic.
But don't expect your unyielding sense of justice to be rewarded.
I am Vampire.
The only true monster in the Monster Association.
A vampire with a bloodline carrying supernatural powers for generations.
Even after a brief fight, the difference should be clear.
Go to hell.
Catching bullets is nothing special.
Time to return the favor!
That's what you call an easy win.
Applause, please!
No reaction? You all have no manners!
Huh? How are you still standing?
Those bullets pierced your vital organs and destroyed your brain.
Before that, I ripped open your carotid artery with my fangs.
Has the bleeding already stopped?
I've heard of this before. A hero said to be immortal...
Hmph, I see.
These guys are fake monsters.
And you're a fake human.
Shut up.
But your ability to regenerate...
Is something you can be proud of.
Let's have some more fun.
Even among fakes, you're different from the rest of the trash.
You're kind of interesting!
Whoa! It snapped.
You slipped up!
Don't think you're the only one with regenerative powers.
An inferior species that can't do a thing without weapons.
So don't get cocky!
Even regeneration has its limits.
Time to get torn to shreds!
Whoa, back away from Vampire!
He'll drain you dry without thinking twice!
I'm almost fully healed after sucking on all this blood.
Good thing I had a blood supply nearby.
What about you? You look more like a zombie now?
I don't feel like moving... but I guess I've got no choice.
Hey, Vampire.
This is going to be a bloodbath. Brace yourself.
30 MINUTES LATER
I've killed you over and over...
You should definitely be dead...yet...
Yeah, you beat me about 200 times.
Looks like I finally got my first win.
Vampire lost to Zombieman?
He's not moving. He's dead.
There were so many ways to win. What an idiot.
It's been a while since I fought such a tough monster.
Oh man, I'm beat.
He said he's tired.
Hey, where do you think you're going?
There's no time to rest.
Next, you're taking on all of us.
So there's about 30 of you? No way I'd just run off like that.
Huh? Is he for real?
Your reckless fighting style won't work on us!
Pin him down! Attack him so fast that he can't regenerate...
PUNCH DRAG SCREAM
-H-Hey, you go! -No, you go...
With these wounds, it'll probably take a few minutes to fully heal.
Time to take a break...
I just wanna get this over with.
I don't mind the blood... but I hate sweating.
This is Child Emperor.
I've secured Waganma and we're heading to the surface.
Everyone, lure the enemy away, as planned.
Don't be overeager in pursuing them. The enemy is dangerous...
This is Zombieman.
Thanks. We couldn't have done it without you.
Let me thank you on everyone's behalf.
He's doing a good job.
Good, I'm all healed.
Time to go kick some more butt.
Finally, I've been waiting.
Looks like this one's gonna be a real feast!
All of you are nothing but food for Big-Eater.
I'm the monster with an endless appetite that devours everything!
I'll swallow all the heroes whole!
That sounds like quite a fight.
But if it's a Class-S hero, they should be fine.
We need to focus on our own battles.
Master gave us permission to go off on our own.
We must not let him down.
They're a private rescue squad deployed by Mr. Narinki.
Looks like they've been brainwashed.
We'll subdue them without hurting them.
Okay!
Understood.
Here's another bunch of clueless fools that I can mold to my liking.
Come on you guys, now's the time to serve me.
How to deal with guns?
Come on, that bullet's even slower than my sword.
I can go faster.
First, destroy their weapons.
Next, disable their battle suits. Aim for their elbows and knee joints.
Roger that!
Not as easy as I hoped...
Come on! Go! Go!
Welcome your new comrades!
That monster is messing with their minds.
Snap out of it!
It's no use trying to persuade them.
Such tremendous strength.
However...
A blade without will is nothing to be feared!
They're strong enough to be a problem...
How should we deal with this now?
If I attack them from beyond their reach, they should be helpless.
Right?
Right.
Those are unauthorized battle suits obtained illegally.
They've got solid martial arts skills.
Keep dodging and throw off their rhythm!
How cute, you have so many openings.
Now I will seize my first new love slave!
With his bare hand?
What the—? Who is it...?!
Amai Mask!!
She's using this whip to control her underlings.
Probably some kind of pain-induced hypnosis...
If you get struck by it, you might lose your willpower.
You guys are at a disadvantage here.
Leave this to me and fight somewhere else.
I won't get into details, but I have a simple solution.
Not to worry.
I'm not so weak as to be brainwashed.
For now, let's trust the superstar.
All right... We're counting on you.
Oh my...
Staying behind alone in this situation? Are you out of your mind?
Heroes who think like that are only a burden.
Just as I thought, you're gorgeous.
I'm so happy we met.
Just between you and me... I've actually been a fan of yours.
So how about it?
Want to sneak off somewhere and get nice and cozy?
Then just maybe I'll free them from my control.
Do you really think I'd agree to such a deal?
You wretched monster!
Brace yourself!
That's mean, Amai Mask.
I'm gonna make you mine, no matter what.
Something feels off...
What kind of solution is he talking about?
I don't know.
But he seemed super confident.
He must have a trump card he doesn't want to show anyone.
He might break the brainwashing by whipping out a mic
and doing a little musical number.
You expect way too much from idols.
To be a hero...
To be a champion of justice...
evil must be struck down.
Without any hesitation...
Are you really that Amai Mask?
Damn it!
My whip’s useless?!
W-Wait! I surrender!
I am at your command. Master Amai Mask.
Y-You're not human...!
Monsters must die.
What's that sound?
Th-That's...a monster?!
No, maybe Pig God?
What's going on with that?
How does he digest all that?
No idea.
But it feels like we've seen something we shouldn't have.
Yeah... Let's go a different way...
There's something down below!
Like a moth to a flame.
Heroes of justice diving in and getting tangled in my hair.
THREAT LEVEL: DEMON MALONG HAIR
A monster...
He's so hot. He's seducing me.
But I cannot.
He's a monster and I'm a hero.
It's forbidden love.
Hey, the enemy's ability is unknown.
Test him with your Flying Sword.
This fool's falling for a monster again.
Snap out of it, you idiot.
Who are you calling an idiot?
Oh, I get it. You're jealous.
Huh? Can I cut you?
No. Calm down!
This is no time to be fooling around.
Even while we stand here, battles are raging everywhere.
It's our duty to ease the burden on Master and the others.
All right. He's a hottie, but so be it.
I'm sorry.
But I can't reciprocate your feelings.
That came out of nowhere. I just got dumped.
Flying Sword.
Slicing through the air creates giant whirlwinds.
I hate to admit it, but it's a technique I cannot imitate.
A frog in a well knows nothing of the great ocean.
Class-A heroes know nothing of the terrors of my hair.
Impossible! He blocked Flying Sword with his long hair.
And what he said wasn't even clever!
Hey! Behind you! Underground!
Th-Thanks.
What a pain.
The enemy's weapon is his hair.
Since they're thinner than blades
they slip easily through the gaps in bones and armor.
Don't overlook even a single strand.
His attack methods likely include more than just piercing.
He can probably bind, constrict, throw, or slice with his hair.
Like salt on fresh greens
my long hair will drain the life out of you.
Don't use your eyes!
Use your reflexes to counter the hair's killing intent.
Like water on a burnt stone...
Fighting long hair with swords is futile.
Letting anything through will get us killed.
Intercept every attack.
The human head has over a hundred thousand hairs.
Yet we only have three swords.
This is gonna wear on our nerves.
Here he comes!
Damn it, I'm tangled up.
Like a candle in the wind...
Your lives are about to go out.
Hmph. He has the worst lines.
Don't worry. As long as he comes into range
I can break his defense and cut him clean in half.
One hundred thousand? Bring it on!
I'll slice and shred every last one!
What would Master do at a time like this...?
What's your take on Shibabawa's Earthdoom prophecy?
Hm? I suspect it's not the end yet.
Something has been bothering me this whole time.
What if, within this Monster Association
there exists an unbelievably dangerous being...
A monster that no human could ever defeat
a being that embodies despair itself.
What would you do, Master?
Then I'd have to surpass being human.
That's what Master said, but...
But Class-S heroes like Master, Tornado and Pig God
have already gone beyond human limits.
We still have a ways to go, but at least
we'll cling on and keep pushing forward.
My Achilles' heel is....
My hair.
We...won?
All we did was keep hacking at the hair that was attacking us.
Oh man... He was a terrifying opponent
with his relentless attacks and incredible reach.
It took all three of us to bring him down.
Are there more like him?
The remaining monsters are gonna be pretty tough as well.
Yeah. There's no time to rest.
Although I'm sure Master isn't having any problems.
Luring them in and slashing them all down with a single swing.
You are indeed a great swordsman, Atomic Samurai.
Did someone escape my blade?
I offered my soul to my blade and became
the Sword Demon Chopper-Upper.
I will feast on your blood and charge forward
on the path to unrivaled supremacy!
We're even...
Even...
All right then.
Is this everyone? Raise your hand if you didn't get slashed.
I am Machine God G5.
I have obtained your combat data.
I have completely copied your sword skills.
Stop your futile resistance and offer up your neck.
Tsk.
I'm surprised.
Toys these days are so well-made. I should order one online.
Your bravado won't last.
I will gradually increase my attack speed.
You're making me yawn.
Crank up your performance.
I thought my disciples could at least practice on you, but...
You are mistaken.
My true strength isn't just about copying your techniques
it's upgrading them.
As a robot, I can create unknown sword techniques
that defy the limitations of human joint mobility.
Virtual combat calculations complete. Maximum speed!
Atomic Slash Two-Blade Style.
Nothing but a cheap knockoff, huh?
There's something especially hard embedded in the core.
There were parts I couldn't slice through.
A weasel's last gasp, huh?
You just don't know when to quit.
Damn it. He got away.
I'll have the surface team take care of it.
They're quite skilled too.
In fact, their impromptu teamwork may even be better than ours...
Help! Help!
Help! Someone help me!
Stop!
STOMP STOMP
Hey, kid. Hey, stop.
I'm not gonna do anything to you. I'm just gonna kill you.
I'll make it fast. It'll be over in a flash.
Well, well... You've got moves.
Are you trying to pick a fight with me?
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