"Oh? They're making a move?"
Metal Bat, far from being surprised, seemed to sober up slightly. Facing Maki's sweeping naginata and the cursed corpse attacking from the side, he let out a wild laugh instead of dodging and swung his bat horizontally with unstoppable force.
"Bring it on! Home Run!"
There were no complicated techniques behind the strike, only raw strength and overwhelming momentum.
Boom!
The naginata was violently knocked aside. The impact split the skin between Maki's thumb and index finger, and the sheer force sent her flying backward.
The cursed corpse charging from the side was shattered the instant it collided with the bat.
Facing Toge Inumaki's Cursed Speech and Panda's fierce pounce, Bang merely sighed.
His footwork flowed like water, while his hands moved in seemingly effortless circles. Inumaki's command of "Don't Move" failed to restrain him in the slightest.
Panda's powerful punch, however, was caught by Bang with one hand.
With a pull and a push, Panda's massive body was sent flying uncontrollably. He rolled several times across the ground before finally coming to a stop, his expression utterly bewildered.
"Young man, don't be so hot-headed," Bang said calmly.
Tanktop Master faced several cursed corpses and a barrage of long-range Cursed Techniques without moving an inch.
His bulging muscles absorbed every attack, each impact producing a series of dull thuds. Yet when the barrage ended, not even a mark remained on his body.
He spoke in a deep voice.
"Attacks of this level can't even damage my tank top."
Meanwhile, Yuta Okkotsu, who had charged directly at Saitama, encountered the strangest situation of all.
He unleashed a full-power slash.
Saitama casually raised one hand.
With a soft snap, he caught the blade between two fingers.
The Cursed Energy-enhanced sword, powerful enough to cut through steel, remained completely motionless between Saitama's fingers.
"Eh? You're going to fight too?"
Saitama blinked, seemingly only realizing what was happening at that moment.
He lightly flicked his finger.
Clang!
An immense and irresistible force surged through the blade.
Yuta felt the tremendous power travel through his arm. His entire arm went numb, and the sword nearly slipped from his grasp. His body was sent flying backward before he could regain his balance.
He crashed heavily into the barrier, causing it to ripple violently.
Behind him, Rika's phantom let out a painful wail and became noticeably more blurred.
In a single exchange, Jujutsu High's combat forces were completely overwhelmed.
Everyone stood stunned, staring incredulously at the figures in the center of the training ground.
What kind of monsters were these?
Yuta Okkotsu was a Special Grade sorcerer. Yet that bald man had stopped his attack with nothing more than two fingers.
Meanwhile, the intoxication hanging over Sol's mind surged like an evening tide.
It was noisy and chaotic, but not entirely unpleasant.
Still, the buzzing of the sorcerers around him and the flickering lights of the fragile barrier were beginning to irritate him.
Especially the Special Grade sorcerer and the woman with the naginata. The hostility and stubbornness in their eyes reminded him of some unpleasant memories.
Troublesome.
Sol frowned slightly, a trace of impatience flashing through his dark red eyes.
He was too tired to explain, and he saw no reason to do so.
If they were so uneasy about remaining in this world, then perhaps they should all go to the other side.
The thought appeared, and Sol acted on it.
He made no additional movements. With nothing more than a slight thought, the invisible, god-given power enveloping the area spread outward once again.
This time, the targets were clear.
Yuta Okkotsu, who was preparing to launch another attack.
Maki Zenin, who was struggling to get back on her feet.
Toge Inumaki, who was preparing another round of Cursed Speech.
Panda, who had just managed to steady himself.
Masamichi Yaga, who was directing the others from outside the barrier and attempting to summon more cursed corpses.
And Nanami, who had just arrived at the scene with a pale expression.
All of their figures blurred and twisted simultaneously, as though an invisible giant hand had seized them.
Before they could react, they vanished into the Infinity Castle, accompanied by a powerful sensation of weightlessness.
The Jujutsu High training ground instantly became nearly empty.
Only a group of lower-level sorcerers remained, staring dumbfounded at the vacant center of the training ground, along with the few terrifying "invaders" who seemed to have come here for nothing more than a casual stroll.
"Mr. Okkotsu?!"
"Principal Yaga?!"
"Mr. Nanami!"
Exclamations rang out one after another.
The remaining sorcerers immediately descended into chaos and panic.
Meanwhile, in the world of One Punch Man, inside the advanced training ground at Hero Association Headquarters...
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Several heavy objects struck the cold metal floor in rapid succession.
Yuta Okkotsu, Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, Panda, Masamichi Yaga, and Nanami landed on the floor in a heap.
The sudden change in surroundings and the dizziness caused by spatial teleportation left them feeling nauseous. Nevertheless, their strong wills allowed them to struggle back to their feet almost immediately.
They cautiously surveyed their surroundings.
What greeted them was a vast, unimaginably large silver-gray space filled with futuristic technology.
A faint energy permeated the air, accompanied by an even stronger smell of alcohol.
And nearby stood the "monsters" who had just defeated them without giving them any chance to fight back.
Metal Bat leaned against his bat and chuckled.
"Yo-ho? Sol, you... hic... swept them all up, didn't you?"
Bang rubbed his temples, now considerably more sober. He gave Sol a wry smile.
"Sol, that was a little too simple and crude, wasn't it?"
Tanktop Master looked toward the newly arrived group, especially Nanami, who appeared to be in relatively good condition. His muscles tensed slightly.
Saitama blinked and began counting.
"One, two... six people."
He tilted his head.
"Can we split into groups for combat now?"
Genos's red eyes scanned the newcomers.
"Spatial teleportation confirmed complete. Six additional humans from another world have arrived. Their energy signatures are consistent with those of Itadori Yuji and the others."
He turned toward Sol.
"Sol-senpai, would you like me to disarm them?"
Sol ignored Genos's suggestion.
He did not even look at the six newcomers.
His head was growing heavier by the second, and the surrounding noise seemed to be getting louder.
He rubbed his temples and spoke vaguely to Bang, Metal Bat, and the others.
"Everyone's here... you guys... handle it."
He paused, struggling to keep his eyes open.
"I... I'm going to sleep for a bit."
Without waiting for anyone to respond, Sol's figure silently faded from view, as though dissolving into water.
Within moments, he had completely disappeared from the training ground.