The Shuchi'in Academy's cafeteria, no, it couldn't be called a cafeteria anymore.
Amidst the melee of multiple S-Class Heroes, it had been completely reduced to ruins.
Only the table Lott was sitting at remained intact.
"Hah... Hah..."
Genos was breathing heavily, kneeling on one knee, surrounded by multiple S-Class Heroes.
At that moment, a wave of psychokinesis descended, becoming the final straw that broke Genos.
With a thud, he fell to both knees.
"Idiot! Why are you protecting such a dangerous person?"
A crisp, childish loli voice rang out as a petite figure descended.
It was Tatsumaki!
"Have you lost your mind? Didn't you see the video? He was sent here to destroy Planet Terra!"
Although Tatsumaki had a bratty personality, she wasn't unreasonable, scolding Genos in a tone of bitter disappointment.
Genos said resentfully:
"You have no idea what Sensei has been through. If it weren't for Sensei, this planet would have long since-"
Clatter~
Before Genos could finish, a clear sound interrupted.
Everyone looked over to see Lott shove the last spoonful of fried rice into his mouth and drop the spoon onto the plate.
"Genos, come back."
Lott stood up slowly. And at that moment, accompanied by the Universe Chat Room's group live stream function-
The camera suddenly zoomed in the instant Lott stood up.
Not just the A-Class and S-Class heroes on the scene, but even those on lower-level planets like the Planet Demon, or weaklings like Shimura Shinpachi and Usopp-
All could feel, even through the screen, the imposing, intimidating pressure emanating from Lott.
"Don't move!"
Metal Bat, ranked 16th among S-Class Heroes, shouted sternly, brandishing his baseball bat.
But Lott acted as if he didn't hear, walking nonchalantly in their direction.
"You... take another step and don't blame me for taking action!"
Metal Bat assumed a batting stance.
Although he was shouting loudly, a closer look would reveal large beads of sweat trickling down the side of his face.
And the moment Lott came within three meters of Metal Bat.
Metal Bat reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. In a stress response, he swung his bat wildly at Lott.
Under the gaze of countless people across the universe, the bat sped towards Lott's head-
In the final instant, when it was less than half a centimeter away-
Bam!
A sound like a dump truck hitting a person erupted out of thin air.
Thud-
Something landed in the ruins behind the heroes, sending smoke and dust billowing into the sky.
A few seconds later, the heroes, even several S-Class ones, finally processed what happened.
They turned to look behind them with expressions of disbelief.
Lying in the ruins, feet pointing skyward, was Metal Bat!
"Ugh... ugh... Gah!"
Metal Bat tried to get up, but his body twitched unnaturally a couple of times before he dry-heaved.
…
Planet Pirate.
Luffy, Zoro, and the others watched Metal Bat dry-heaving in the group live stream.
Their eyes were wide open.
They were quite familiar with Metal Bat, as both sides shared that hot-blooded, simple-minded personality.
If it weren't for the galactic distance, Luffy would have wanted to invite him to join the Straw Hat crew.
Nami and Robin also acknowledged Metal Bat's strength, as his power level on their planet would start at around 300 million Berry.
And yet... he couldn't withstand a single blow from the other party!?
"O-One hit to defeat Metal Bat... The Four Emperors could do that too... It-It should be fine..."
Usopp swallowed hard, trying to reassure himself.
However, in the New World, the faces of Kaido, Big Mom, and others weren't much better.
Because just now, even with their eyes nearly popping out, they had only barely seen Lott lift his leg.
As for the specific details of the attack, they couldn't perceive it!
…
On the Planet Ninja, whose overall power level slightly surpassed that of the Planet Pirate-
Within the Akatsuki, figures like Nagato with his Rinnegan, and Obito with his Mangekyo Sharingan…
Thanks to their visual prowess, they barely managed to see Lott use his knee to strike Metal Bat in the abdomen.
But their expressions weren't much better than those on the Planet Pirate.
Because even if their eyes could see it, could their bodies dodge it?!
…
Back on Planet Terra.
Witnessing Lott's move, all the heroes present assumed serious battle stances, their expressions extremely grave.
"Be careful! His power has awakened!"
Atomic Samurai shouted sharply.
Sent to Planet Blue seventeen years ago but never making a move.
Originally, the Hero Association thought it was because Lott's power hadn't awakened yet.
But now the facts were clear, and they had guessed wrong.
'But if his power had awakened, why hadn't he moved to destroy the planet?'
The people of Planet Terra were puzzled.
But now wasn't the time to think about that!
The key was to stop this man!
"It seems you're determined to annoy me."
Lott's gaze shifted slightly. His expression remained as indifferent as ever, but a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.
"Heavy Flash Slash!"
Flashy Flash, ranked 13th among S-Class Heroes, struck first.
He went straight for his ultimate technique.
Although arrogant, he wasn't an idiot.
He wasn't confident he could take down Metal Bat in one move, and this man had done it.
That meant he couldn't hold back, and he had to go all out from the start!
A golden sword light enveloped not just the blade, but Flashy Flash's entire body.
He erupted with a speed that even Kizaru from the Planet Pirate or the Raikage from the Planet Ninja wouldn't dare underestimate.
Leaping up and then descending from above, he slashed down at the crown of Lott's head.
Boom!
The moment the golden sword light descended, the ground shook violently.
The floor cracked like a spiderweb, and blasts of air pressure erupted from the fissures.
"D-Did he get him?"
People on Planet Terra watching the battle via the group live stream stared wide-eyed.
The golden sword light gradually dissipated.
Everyone strained their eyes to see, and then they saw...
A hand covering the back of Flashy Flash's head, as if performing a slam dunk...
Thud!!!
Flashy Flash's somewhat androgynously handsome face was smashed hard into the ground.
Sending rubble flying, mixed with blood and bits of flesh.
But what chilled Flashy Flash to the bone wasn't the pain, but-
'F-Faster... than... m-me!?'