"Ben, I might not be able to transform right now because I have a bad feeling something is gonna happen soon," Asher said apologetically to Ben.
"Okay..." The disappointment on Ben's face was obvious to the naked eye. He quickly grabbed another bag of co-branded potato chips. "Let's buy a bag of potato chips and see if I can get a Sumo Slammer card."
Of the three cousins' allowances, Asher had the most savings, so naturally the purchase fell to him. After all, these limited-edition potato chips cost more than regular snacks.
"I'll grant you that little wish," Asher reluctantly agreed, to Ben's delight. He carefully selected a packet of co-branded potato chips and placed them in their shopping cart.
"I bought so much stuff, this should be enough. Let's go," Gwen said, looking at her full cart.
"Good."
Asher looked at the cashier in front of them and slowly pushed the heavy cart to the checkout counter. The cashier methodically picked up each snack item, scanning bar codes and announcing prices.
With so many items, the scanning process took quite a while.
The checkout routine was boring and monotonous.
"Wait, what is this?"
"Why is there a giant frog?!"
Ben and Gwen, who were standing nearby, pointed out the window and shouted in surprise.
"Giant frog?"
Asher replied and looked where they were pointing. As he focused his gaze, he saw a giant frog leaping toward them from the distance!
The frog was green all over, like a moving mountain. With every step it took, the ground shook like a monster from a movie!
Sitting on the massive frog was a vagabond like figure with a pale complexion, thin build, disheveled hair, and a spiked helmet on his head!
Dr. Animo!
Seeing the giant frog and Dr. Animo getting closer and closer, Asher felt a surge of adrenaline and shouted, "He's going to crash right through the wall! Everybody run!"
In an instant, the cashiers and shoppers dropped their belongings and fled in the opposite direction, warning others as they fled.
"Let's go too. With so many people here, it won't be easy for me to change," Asher said, looking seriously at Gwen and Ben. After this special warning, he instinctively took Gwen's small hand and led her to safety.
Ben, being a boy, wasn't slow on his feet and was able to follow behind them!
The three had just gotten away and reached the grocery section when they heard:
BOOM!
The window they'd been standing near was shattered, along with the entire wall, by the giant frog's massive body, directly crushing the cash register and damaging the floor!
"Now I have to find the electronic components I want," Dr. Animo declared, looking at the shelves around him as he directed the massive frog beneath him. "Go to the electronics section!"
"Stop! Stop right there! Don't cause any more trouble!"
"If you run, we will... shoot!"
Several guards showed remarkable devotion to duty. When they heard reports of a giant frog, they had initially been skeptical and approached with casual confidence.
Then...
They all became submissive, their voices dropping to nervous whispers as the pistols in their hands trembled.
"Hahaha, are you here to seek death?" Dr. Animo was extremely arrogant as he ordered the giant frog below him. "Kill them all!"
Meanwhile!
Asher activated the Omnitrix's faceplate, which appeared with the familiar chime. He turned the dial, scrolling past alien silhouettes such as Heatblast, Diamondhead, and Stinkfly.
Finally, he settled on Four Arms!
This place was the most suitable place for Four Arms, he had enough power and space to operate effectively!
SLAM!
Asher pressed the core of the Omnitrix with his palm and decided to transform into Four Arms!
Brilliant light erupted from his body, and due to his sudden increase in size, the luminous energy seemed to skyrocket as well!
What appeared in front of Ben and Gwen was the mighty Four Arms!
Four Arms was a stocky figure, twelve feet tall, with red skin and a powerful build. He wore a white shirt with black stripes, had four eyes and four arms, and his armor-plated skin was covered with natural spikes like protective armor!
His strength was immense, and his defense was unbelievably strong!
When he stood up completely, his head almost touched the ceiling, and his four arms couldn't be fully extended because they would lift the shelves on either side!
Dr. Animo also noticed the sudden flash of light in the food section.
He lifted the red sunglasses to his face, doubt crossing his features. "What was that?"
The light had only flashed briefly, so he didn't pay much attention.
SPLAT!
The giant frog spat out a large lump of saliva, actually a massive chunk of acidic slime, which splashed towards the guards!
At that moment!
THUD! THUD! THUD!
The supermarket floor began to vibrate slightly as what appeared to be an even more terrifying behemoth approached from the opposite direction, each footstep causing tremors!
"What's coming towards us?"
Dr. Animo felt the vibrations grow stronger. His expression changed and he hurriedly dismounted from the giant frog.
The next moment.
Four Arms rushed out from around the corner, bending slightly as he took powerful steps towards Dr. Animo. Each step he took could cover several meters!
Dr. Animo looked at the advancing Four Arms in stunned disbelief, suspecting that something was wrong with his eyes.
"What kind of monster is this?! Why does it look more terrifying than the creatures I create?!"