Recognized Hero

Chapter 6: S-Class

Tatsumaki neared the two running figures; she was just about to catch up when she heard the person ahead say something. "Hey Genos, let's pick up the pace." The man said, and before she knew it, he had already disappeared from his spot. 'This speed...' She was speechless; the only other person she knew that could match such speed was Flashy Flash. Yet, she did not see the man put any effort into achieving that speed.

She got a glance at his face; he looked... Bored. "Sensei!" Tatsumaki glanced at the other person running, he tried his best to match his speed, yet he was still left behind. Genos did not notice the presence of Tatsumaki, not that she allowed him to in the first place. Genos prepared to accelerate and blasted himself high in the sky, away from any obstacles that might get in his way.

The esper quietly followed the duo, she knew where the nearest examination site was so she didn't have any problem losing the both of them. She arrived way earlier than she thought, though, the two have not arrived yet. Were they perhaps lost? Anyways, she didn't have any problem waiting but she did not have anything better to do.

Tatsumaki made her presence known to the staff, they were baffled and more importantly scared as to why a top hero in an examination site? They shivered in fear, none was left standing on their legs without shaking. After all, she wasn't called the 'Tornado of Terror' for nothing. She was ruthless and would throw anyone that angers her to the sun without hesitation.

They did not want to find trouble with her so they distanced themselves, minding their own business. The esper looked around the testing ground, it was spacious, enough to fit thousands, and the place was littered with heavy equipment and other advanced machinery to test one's capabilities. This was mostly used for the physical part of the exam.  Tatsumaki sat on a bench and took a sip of her orange juice. Luckily, there are vending machines on every corner of the city so she didn't have to worry about getting thirsty.

If this situation was another case, Tatsumaki would already be fuming just waiting for a few minutes. Though this one was different, she knew of the power that man displayed, yet haven't actually seen it for herself. That would soon later change when she watches him start the fitness test.

Naturally, just her sitting on a bench sipping on some orange juice would still attract attention, but one glare from her was all it took for them to mind their business. It took a little over thirty minutes of waiting before the duo finally entered the examination ground. 'Ugh, finally they're here! I can't even believe I actually managed to wait half an hour for someone to arrive...'

She was about to call them over when she realized, they actually don't know each other. It would be pretty embarrassing to call someone you don't actually know, much more on accident. She sat back on the bench and waited patiently. It was only a matter of time.

...

"Sensei, I've bought the things you asked for," Genos informed Saitama. "Ah, nice one Genos now that's one fewer grocery to worry about." Genos beamed at Saitama's praises. Rarely does the bald man actually praise his disciple.

Both of them arrived at the examination ground with different expressions. Saitama was, as usual, bored while Genos was different, he looked kind of happy. But his stoic face said otherwise. Only those that know him enough might be able to tell. After entering, they were immediately guided to the locker room to change and left their belongings there.

The two waited in line, it was long; with hundreds of other participants waiting. Saitama begrudgingly waited with Genos behind, he wore nothing else but a blue speedo, but his refined muscles did not fit in with his plain face. Minutes passed, and it was finally both of them's turn.