Chapter 5: The Modern Ninja

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"Oi Baldy! I have some questions for you!" Tatsumaki calls out to Saitama while flying over to him.

"What does the midget want now?" Saitama wonders, annoyed at the Esper's attitude.

"Go ahead." Saitama nonchalantly responds.

"Do you even know why you're so strong? Do you question it? Surely you don't believe that your dumb workout routine actually let you get that strong!" Tatsumaki pesters Saitama while poking him in the head.

"Well to be honest, I don't really think about it all that much. It just happened and that's that. Also, the workout's not dumb. If it works it works." Saitama responds slightly irritated at his efforts being downplayed while at the same time moving her hand away.

"Hmph. Fine I'll concede to the workout things, but I am curious... How strong are you? Have you tested the limits? Like at all?"

"I mean not really? I never had to go all out since I lost my hair. Before that I used to fight with all my strength just to survive each fight. I came home everyday battered and bruised. But I never gave up so here I am."

"Wait, you fought monsters everyday? Even before you got strong?" Tatsumaki pointed an accusing finger.

"Yeah? What's so weird about that?" Saitama shrugged.

"I mean what if you died or something? Weren't you worried at all?" Tatsumaki questioned, wondering how crazy pre-bald Saitama was.

"I'm pretty sure the other episode showed it, but I was basically depressed before becoming a hero. Being a hero is why I'm still alive... Although being friends with Genos and making friends with Bang also makes things fun. Even if he keeps pestering us to join his dojo." Saitama says while smiling fondly.

Tatsumaki seems to be pondering while wearing a blank face that somehow seems upset?

"Fine. I'll be so gracious and offer you the great Tornado's friendship! Your whole gimmick is too funny. So make sure to spar with me more often. You're the only one who can even give me a challenge." Tatsumaki says while wearing a benevolent and smug expression.

"Huh? Oh you wanna be friends? Sure. Yeah I'm supposed to spar with Genos a bunch so I guess another wouldn't hurt." Saitama responds slightly confused, but wearing a smile.

"Anyways where did the walking toaster even go? He sticks to you like glue." Tatsumaki looks around.

"Oh uh... I have no clue. Maybe he's talking to one of your co-workers?" Saitama also looks around, suddenly realizing that the cyborg is missing.

"What is it you wish to speak of with me, Drive Knight?" Genos states in a suspicious tone.

"How long have you known Saitama?" Drive Knight questions bluntly.

"Approximately 4 months."

"Why did you choose to hide his strength from the Association?"

"That was not my intention. Besides, they do not deserve my Master. He is a far more noble hero than any of us."

"Did you reveal any information regarding Saitama to Metal Knight?"

"No." Genos responds with a slight scowl.

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