One Punch Simulator

Extra chapter 9: Game and Rivals

Gema Taku rubbed his hands together maliciously. He looked around, his minions - no, club members - following behind him. He made his way up to a gaming console.

"Uh, President..." Pippi Osu, a member of the club asked, grabbing his attention. "Shouldn't we go to the seminar first...?"

"I don't have time for that seminar crap!" Gema snapped. "I'm here to win!" He began to cackle like a madman.

If there was one thing Ayano couldn't care less about... she wouldn't be able to say as there were many, many things she expressed no feelings towards. One of them was video games. Sure, she played them, but it was for her image's sake. In reality, she thought nothing of video games.

Despite that, she was currently standing in the middle of a tournament for a fighting game known as 'Wild Animals'. Why? There was only one reason why.

"Master Saitama!" Genos yelled, running towards Saitama and Ayano.

"Huh?" Saitama asked. He saw Genos. "Oh, Genos, you came."

"I heard there was a large-scale battle taking place today," Genos said.

"Yeah," Saitama agreed. "They said it was going to be worldwide."

"Worldwide?" Genos asked. "If that is the case, why is everyone so calm?!"

"Genos, you're not getting this," Saitama said.

They were interrupted by some loud noises.

"C'mon," Saitama said, walking away. "It's starting."

"Master!" Genos shouted, chasing him.

Ayano kept a nonchalant attitude as she and her accomplices made it to the seminar. There, an announcer explained the rules: everyone had gathered to play an online fighting game known as 'Wild Animals'. There were venues all over the world, and anyone could join in. And of course, the winner would receive 5 million yen. That was what got Saitama to join.

"Here we go, Genos, Ayano," he said, his expression serious. "The battle begins."

"Yes, Sensei!" the disciples chorused, heading into battle.

Saitama had a battle plan. He grinned at his disciples, a devious smirk on his face.

"Listen," he said, pointing to a worker dressed in a bunny suit.

"You see, you can enter this tournament using a handheld device or through VR that tracks your movements," the worker explained. "It's up to you!"

That means Saitama can enter and defeat his opponents with one punch, Ayano thought. It also means I can find other strong people here...

Saitama got up on the stage.

"Round one begins now!" the announcer yelled.

"I feel bad for the spectators," Saitama said, putting on his VR gear. "But I'm ending this with one punch!"

"K.O!"

Saitama slumped in defeat. He had been taken out in one hit! Him of all people!

"That's It for player Saita M and his mean-looking gorilla!" the announcer said.

"Perhaps the game cannot reflect the power Saitama's punch..." Genos mused. He glared at the screen on the stage, which displayed Saitama's loss for all to witness. "Absolutely no class. I will go ask the staff to find your opponent."

"Genos, don't." Saitama said. "That's the worst thing you could do."

"But Master!" Genos exclaimed.