[sweat! Ryuuto, you can actually use medical ninjutsu to patch them up and then serve them some Konoha Village ninja ramen—it'll do the trick!]
Yeah… Athena, I swear, sometimes you actually make sense.
Ryuuto grinned, nodding to himself.
[Master, keep it up! You're nearly done, and the rewards? Unimaginable!]
The words ignited his excitement. No more hesitation. Ryuuto tapped into Tsunade's data packet, blue Chakra spiraling from his palms. Steel and Scott were quickly healed, their combat edge restored. He re-secured the device controlling Scott's laser vision—no room for surprises.
"Alright, eat up! Ninja ramen from Konoha Village—get your strength back!"
Steam rose from two bowls that materialized straight from the system, a reward Ryuuto had received for completing a prior mission. But sharing it with teammates? Absolutely mandatory.
"Captain! Where did this ramen come from? You're amazing!"
"Yeah! You really care about us… making sure we're not starving?"
Steel and Scott gaped, loyalty instantly cemented.
Ryuuto rolled his eyes, brushing his black hair back.
"Mess? Eat it, quick! Then back to teaching those lizard freaks a lesson!"
Scratching his head with mock exasperation, he added, "And don't forget—this ramen isn't just delicious; it's basically top-tier power-up fuel. You'll thank me later."
He couldn't help but recall the first time he'd slurped ramen with Gwen, lips twitching at the memory. But Connors? His eyes burned red with rage at seeing them even savoring food in the middle of battle.
"Ryuuto! Come fight me alone if you dare! Are you so scared that you need a woman tagging along?!"
His shriek pierced the air as he lunged at Gwen, desperate to draw Ryuuto into a direct confrontation.
Ryuuto just smirked, shaking his head in amusement.
"Really? I'd beat you senseless if I took that shot. But boring fights are boring," he said, voice dripping with teasing arrogance.
"Yes! Our captain is the best!" Scott and Steel cheered mid-combat, striking down mutant lizards as if on cue.
"Ever heard that before, big lizard? The crowd is cheering for me. You won't understand!" Ryuuto grinned, giving Gwen a nod.
"Gwen, take this one! Teach him properly—he deserves no mercy, but remember, we're not cruel, just… educational."
"Got it!" Gwen's confident smile was lethal as she surged forward, forcing Connors back.
"Your opponent is me! I'll take you down, pest!"
Seeing Gwen dominate, Ryuuto clapped lightly, impressed. This was the perfect growth moment for her, leveling up her Spider-Man instincts—and making her an even stronger ally.
"Honestly, watching this big lizard get pummeled is boring. Time for me to join the party!"
Earth Style · Light and Heavy Rock Technique!
Ryuuto leapt in, striking mutant lizard warriors left and right. Blood filled the air like a crimson storm. After a quick ramen boost, Steel and Scott regained their peak strength, joining the cleanup with deadly precision.
Connors, locked with Gwen, was panicking. His minions falling left and right, the tide of battle slipping from his control—it was clear: the endgame was near. He scanned desperately, calculating an escape.
But Ryuuto, Scott, and Steel weren't letting him breathe. Any chance to flee was gone. He had to fight his way out—or die trying.
"Connors, daring to fight me… you're really asking for death!" Gwen's fingers shot out, dozens of cobwebs snapping toward Connors' vital points.
"No… impossible! How can you—have such power!?"
Connors' pupils shrank as the threat of death surged through him. His claws flailed desperately. To be defeated by a woman? Unthinkable.
"Nothing is impossible… because I am Spider-Man!" Gwen's shout roared as her cobwebs entangled Connors, her flying kick smashing into his armored chest. Black blood spurted, eyes wide in horror.
He was sent crashing into the wall with a deafening explosion, his body no match for Gwen's unrelenting assault. Hands and feet rained blows, each strike leaving him bloody, swollen, and barely conscious.
Steel and Scott couldn't contain themselves—applause rang out as excitement surged through the battlefield.