The bespectacled man extracted a small chip from the pendant and inserted it into the computer behind him. A beam of light projected images onto the screen in front of everyone.
The screen flickered, displaying the recording of the previous conversation between the black-haired youth, Aira, and Tatsumaki. After the recording ended, everyone looked at each other with serious faces.
Bang said in a heavy voice: "This youth obtained what's called a Godhead fragment. Since the Sacred Ruins Trial Tower opened, there have been many survivors who came out, and it seems they all obtained Godhead fragments. However, because at that time there were no mysterious phenomena, I thought it was just a gimmick without practical use. Now it seems it's not that simple."
Superalloy Darkshine's eyes gleamed: "Regarding the Sacred Ruins Trial Tower incident in City J the other day, we've already marked every survivor and their positions can be found. Now, we need to gather them all to conduct verification one by one. This Godhead fragment seems to be something extraordinary!"
Genos couldn't contain his admiration: "That mysterious First Place on the Golden List is truly a terrifying figure. Even Sensei (Saitama) is no match for him. Now he's manifested mysterious objects multiple times; the Sacred Ruins Trial Tower, the previous Bijuu incident in the Naruto World, and now Godhead fragments. These are all things difficult to rationalize. Until now, we don't know the true purpose."
"Regardless of the purpose, every object produced by that First Place isn't ordinary. If we don't take it seriously, other parties definitely will. When the Sacred Ruins Trial Tower appeared, it wasn't just our One Punch world that entered; people from the other two worlds also sent representatives. These Godhead fragments can't possibly only appear in our world. Just like the previous Bijuu incident, whoever takes the first step will gain great benefits." Bang continued while nodding with a profound expression.
"Now the One Punch world is entering the most difficult period. Saitama is meditating and took Imu away. Currently, our world lacks top-tier combat power. It can be said we've lost the capital to compete with the other two worlds. Of course, this must not be known by parties from those two worlds."
"In several previous battles, Saitama has demonstrated his power, so the other two worlds don't dare carelessly offend us. We need to use this time to quickly cultivate a figure equivalent to Saitama. Originally this was impossible, but with the Golden List and that First Place, perhaps this isn't entirely impossible."
Saitama's unexpected decision to train indeed placed great pressure on them all. Saitama was currently widely acknowledged as the "ceiling" of the Three Worlds' power. Although in the Bijuu incident Otsutsuki Kaguya appeared and nearly died with him, everyone could still see that in terms of pure power, Saitama was still at a dominating level.
Tatsumaki said: "Godhead fragment... because it's called a fragment, it means the form isn't complete, which means it can be perfected. The First Place on the Golden List wouldn't possibly create a pile of fragment trash that can't be combined. If our One Punch world can unite a complete Godhead, wouldn't that mean our world will birth a new god?"
Everyone jolted hearing Tatsumaki's speculation; shock as well as enthusiasm radiated from their faces.
"God?" Metal Bat pressed his bat, leaning his body forward with gleaming eyes: "Can this god fight against Saitama?"
For them, Saitama had become the ultimate target they wanted to pursue.
Tatsumaki pondered: "You all saw in the video earlier, that black-haired youth named Aira isn't too strong, but he could still escape from me. He seems to master some kind of strange 'Law' that can shake space. If we can unite a complete Godhead, never mind defeating Saitama, at least reaching that crazy woman's level shouldn't be a problem."
Hearing that, everyone's spirits immediately blazed. Even the usually calm Bang couldn't hide his interest.
God!
A title so lofty as well as a symbol of absolute power!
"Immediately go to the data room and collect all information about Sacred Ruins Trial Tower survivors, then send escort teams. There must not be the slightest mistake!" Bang immediately stood up, appearing impatient.
The bespectacled man also nodded quickly and immediately left the room without time to say goodbye.
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Meanwhile, in the One Piece World, East Blue.
Kabu Island.
A warship docked at the harbor. Kizaru, wearing his admiral's coat, stood in front of the Marine ranks. His right hand was placed on his forehead to block the sun's rays while looking up at the sky, his mouth murmuring softly: "Today's sun is really scorching~ this old man's skin could turn black from it!"
Behind him, Sentomaru carrying an axe said resignedly: "Uncle, don't worry about that. The mission is more important. This time a man who isn't a Devil Fruit user but has strange abilities appeared, and he's already massacred half of Kabu Island's population. There's a possibility he's an infiltrator from another world. This is a bad incident, must be resolved immediately!"
Kizaru complained: "Oh my my, I know, Sentomaru. You're so talkative, even more talkative than Sengoku!"
Sentomaru could only fall silent.
At that moment, two Marines brought a wheelchair from the warship before them. The person in the wheelchair looked pitiful; both his legs had been completely severed, leaving empty pant legs flapping.
"Sir, here's the place! That devil is here! He's the one who cut off my legs. If not for my luck and desperately jumping into the sea then being saved by someone, I'd definitely be dead!" The man shouted in a shrill voice, his emotions unstable returning to this frightening place.
The Marines there were also impressed with this man's resolve and fortune. Losing both legs and much blood but not dying, even not eaten by sea monsters, truly a miracle.
Kizaru glanced at the man and said: "You don't need to be afraid. We came to resolve this problem. Someone who commits such heinous acts, even if you didn't report, the World Council would definitely send people once they knew. He's finished!"
The man nodded repeatedly, his emotions beginning to calm. He knew the man before him was a former Marine Admiral and one of the current World Council Chairmen, Kizaru.
"Also, I don't really like you calling him 'devil'." Kizaru added flatly. His coat billowed, and his body shattered into golden light shooting into the distance.
"Uncle, wait for me!" Sentomaru shouted while running after with his axe.
The Marine ranks immediately followed, and the man in the wheelchair was also carried by two Marines to catch up.