- Global Reincarnation: Only I Know the Plot
- GROIKTP Chapter 532
**In an arcade on a city street,**
Chen Ye bought some tokens at the counter and led Saitama over to a fighting game machine.
“Master, why are we here?” Saitama asked, confused.
Hadn’t they agreed to test his growth over the past three years? Why were they at an arcade?
Chen Ye chuckled, “Before we test your strength, let’s play some games to relax!”
Chen Ye had already given a lot of thought to how he would complete the third task.
Without a doubt, the “strongest person” he had to defeat for his third task was Saitama. In *One Punch Man*, no enemy could withstand Saitama’s serious punch. If Saitama wasn’t the strongest, then who could be?
So, Chen Ye’s task was essentially to defeat Saitama.
Over time, Chen Ye had come up with a few plans to deal with Saitama.
Although the system’s task required him to beat Saitama in combat, Chen Ye thought it wouldn’t hurt to try other methods first. What if one of them worked?
After all, defeating Saitama through raw strength seemed nearly impossible. Even with cheating, Chen Ye wasn’t confident.
“But… Master, I don’t know how to play this,” Saitama said, staring blankly at the game screen, unsure of what to do.
“It’s easy to learn!” Chen Ye patted the chair beside him. “Sit down first.”
Since it was his Master’s order, Saitama obediently sat down.
Chen Ye began explaining, “This joystick controls the character’s movement—up, down, left, right. The A button is for punches, and the B button is for kicks…”
Chen Ye had played this type of arcade game when he was younger, so he still remembered how it worked.
Of course, he wasn’t a master by any means, but he was confident enough to beat Saitama, who was clearly a newbie.
After listening to the explanation, Saitama grinned. “Master, I got it. It really does seem simple!”
Chen Ye smiled slightly.
While the basics were simple, mastering the game was another story…
“Alright, let’s begin!”
Chen Ye inserted some coins into the machine and started the game.
He chose a popular fighting game called *Street Fighter*.
The game began!
As Chen Ye’s character approached and attacked, Saitama tried to retaliate.
However, since Saitama had never played before, his movements were clumsy and uncoordinated. He was just mashing buttons, which made it easy for Chen Ye’s character to defeat him.
In less than 10 seconds, Saitama’s character was down to zero health.
“KO!”
The victory message flashed on the screen in Chen Ye’s favor.
But instead of celebrating, Chen Ye looked disappointed.
The system hadn’t given him any notification…
That meant the system didn’t count winning a video game as defeating Saitama.
“Master, why is your character able to do so many cool moves? You didn’t teach me that!” Saitama asked.
“Oh… If you combine the joystick and the buttons, you can perform special moves, like this…”
“I see! Master, let’s go again!” Saitama was eager for a rematch.
“Alright!”
Half an hour later…
“KO!”
Once again, the victory screen displayed Chen Ye’s win.
This had been Chen Ye’s *n-th* victory.
Though Saitama had extraordinary physical abilities, it was clear he had no natural talent for video games. Even after half an hour, he still couldn’t beat Chen Ye.
After getting beaten over and over, Saitama, despite being respectful to his Master, was visibly frustrated.
“Master, you’re too good. I just can’t win against you…” Saitama muttered, his irritation showing.
Chen Ye patted Saitama’s shoulder, laughing. “We’re just here to relax. Don’t worry about winning or losing.”
“Yes, Master.”
“Alright, let’s move on to the next place!”
…
After leaving the arcade, Chen Ye brought Saitama to their next destination: a shooting range!
That’s right.
This time, Chen Ye was going to see if he could defeat Saitama in a shooting competition and whether that would trigger the system.
One of Chen Ye’s basic skills was shooting, and he had mastered it to a proficient level.
With a gun in his hand, Chen Ye wasn’t exactly a sharpshooter, but he was definitely more accurate than most people.
“Master, we came here… to relax too?” Saitama asked, still confused.
Chen Ye smiled. “That’s right!”
Since he was the Master, the rules were his to set. As his disciple, Saitama had no choice but to go along with it.
After paying the fee, Chen Ye and Saitama entered the shooting range.
“Saitama, let’s have a shooting competition and see who has the better aim!”
“Uh, sure.”
Saitama seemed somewhat interested in firearms, and once he got a handgun, he began playing around with it.
“Let’s start!”
At Chen Ye’s signal, he aimed at the distant target and fired.
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
After eight rapid shots, the magazine was empty.
Chen Ye’s results came in quickly.
All eight shots hit the bullseye.
Perfect score!
Seeing this, Chen Ye was satisfied.
“Wow, Master, that was amazing!” Saitama exclaimed in admiration.
Chen Ye smiled. “Your turn, Saitama.”
Saitama followed Chen Ye’s example, aimed at the target, and pulled the trigger.
For a beginner, getting good aim with a gun wasn’t easy.
When Saitama’s results came in, it was clear he wasn’t a natural.
Out of eight shots, only three hit the target, and even those were spread between the center and the edges.
His best score was an eight-ring, and that was just pure luck.
Unsurprisingly, Chen Ye won again.
Unfortunately, there was still no notification from the system…
After that, Chen Ye and Saitama tried a few other activities.
No matter how many ways Chen Ye dominated Saitama in non-combat competitions, the system didn’t recognize any of it.
By the time the morning had passed, Chen Ye had no choice but to give up on these unrealistic approaches.
“It seems like I have no choice but to use my final method,” Chen Ye thought to himself.
“Master, where are we going next?” Saitama asked, still eager.
Although Saitama had lost to his Master in every activity that morning, he had enjoyed himself immensely. He had discovered there were so many fun things in life beyond fighting monsters.
Chen Ye glanced at Saitama and replied, “We’re done relaxing for now. Let’s get some food first, and then we’ll find a quiet place.”
Upon hearing this, Saitama perked up, and his usually blank face turned serious.
“Yes, Master.”
After that, Chen Ye led Saitama to a fairly upscale restaurant on the side of the road for lunch.
**…**
“Whoosh!”
The sound of rushing wind echoed through the sky.
Chen Ye and Saitama were flying together, heading toward a distant location.
In the high altitude, the air resistance was immense.
For an ordinary person, the pressure would have been unbearable, likely leading to death.
However, for this pair of master and disciple—both monsters in their own right—the turbulence had no effect on them.
“Master, where are we going?” Saitama asked.
“We’re heading to a secluded spot.”
After about twenty minutes of flight, Chen Ye led Saitama over the ocean, finding a deserted island in the middle of an unnamed sea.
“This should do,” Chen Ye said, landing with Saitama on the island.
“Saitama, now it’s time for a real battle!” Chen Ye said slowly. “I want to see the full extent of your power!”
Hearing this, Saitama’s expression instantly became serious, and the tone of the scene shifted dramatically. His eyes sharpened with intensity.
“Understood, Master!” Saitama replied.
At first, Saitama had worried that his punches, being so powerful, might harm his Master.
But upon remembering that Chen Ye was his Master—and logically stronger than himself—Saitama quickly dismissed those concerns.
Right now, Saitama’s blood was boiling.
For the first time in a long while, he felt like he could finally go all out…
Seeing Saitama’s eagerness and readiness for battle, Chen Ye couldn’t help but feel a little nervous.
Oh no.
The Bald King of Power was getting serious!
Of course, Chen Ye had a courageous heart—no enemy could make him feel true fear.
And, choosing a deserted island as the battleground was all part of his strategy.
The sea was Chen Ye’s domain.
In fact, at this moment, Chen Ye felt like he had already won half the battle!
Chen Ye then pulled out a white cloth and handed it to Saitama.
“Master, what’s this?” Saitama asked.
“If you feel your life is in danger, raise this to surrender. I’ll stop immediately once I see it, understood?”
“Got it!” Saitama responded seriously, accepting the cloth.
“Alright, let’s begin!”
As soon as Chen Ye finished speaking, he threw a punch toward the ground.
“Boom!”
The entire island trembled violently.
Saitama could even hear a “crack” sound, as if something had split open beneath them.
Saitama had no idea what kind of attack this was, but since his Master had made the first move, he knew he had to respond.
He had to show his Master how strong he’d become over the past three years!
(No, I really don’t want to see that… thought Chen Ye to himself.)
With that thought, Saitama vanished from sight…
His speed was so fast that the naked eye couldn’t keep up with his movement.
As Chen Ye was using his *Tremor-Tremor Fruit* powers, a sudden, intense sensation washed over him. His scalp tingled, the hairs on his body stood on end, and cold sweat broke out instantly…
It was his *Death Sense* warning him of an imminent, life-threatening danger.
This was the strongest death signal Chen Ye had ever felt.
For a moment, he had the terrifying illusion that he was about to die!
“Serious Series: Serious Punch!”
Saitama’s voice echoed in Chen Ye’s ears.
When Chen Ye spotted Saitama again, all he could see was a fist.
A fist that could destroy the heavens and the earth, annihilating everything in its path!
And that fist was right in front of him…
Holy crap!
Chen Ye couldn’t believe it—Saitama was really going all out against his Master, starting with a lethal move!
When he asked Saitama to show his full strength, he hadn’t meant it *literally*!
Was this guy trying to overthrow his master?!
Chen Ye’s eyes widened, and there was no time to curse.
He could feel death right in front of him…
Without hesitation, Chen Ye activated his life-saving skill:
*Brutal Charge!*
The five-second invincibility buff!!
In the next moment.
Saitama’s fist made direct contact with Chen Ye.
“Boom!”
A sound reverberated through the air, unlike anything describable.
It was as if the heartbeat of an ancient god had echoed through the world—powerful and overwhelming…
Chen Ye’s eyes were wide open, filled with shock.
Saitama’s punch had created a vacuum in its wake!
Everything in the path of Saitama’s fist was reduced to its most basic particles in an instant.
In other words, Saitama’s punch obliterated all matter.
Even the dust in the air was destroyed…
Except for Chen Ye!!
The *Brutal Charge* skill, which Chen Ye had obtained from the golden treasure chest, lived up to its reputation. The invincibility buff saved Chen Ye’s life, and not only was he unharmed, but the shockwaves from Saitama’s punch were simply dissipated.
Invincible punch vs. invincible buff!
In the end, the invincible buff won…
It wasn’t that Saitama’s punch wasn’t powerful enough.
Saitama’s invincibility only applied to this world.
Meanwhile, the invincibility provided by the *Brutal Charge* was a higher-level effect, working across all worlds and dimensions.
…
As the dust settled.
Half of the deserted island had disappeared.
In the direction of Saitama’s punch, there was nothing left—not even debris.
The ocean itself had been blasted away, exposing the seafloor beneath. The seawater was now rushing back, forming countless whirlpools on the surface.
But Chen Ye remained completely unharmed, standing in the same spot.
“Whoa!”
Seeing that Chen Ye was completely unscathed, Saitama was astonished.
Ever since he became invincible, no one had ever survived one of his punches.
Even Saitama’s casual punches could turn the strongest enemies into dust.
Yet his Master, Mundo, had withstood his *Serious Punch* without so much as a scratch?
“Master! You’re incredible!” Saitama shouted in amazement.
And he seemed even more excited.
At last, he had found someone who could withstand his punches.
Saitama felt that today, he would finally have a real fight!
Clenching his fists, Saitama’s battle spirit ignited.
Seeing that Chen Ye hadn’t made a move, Saitama thought he was being given a chance and called out, “Master, I’m going to attack again!”
Chen Ye’s expression darkened.
If he hadn’t reacted quickly enough, that last punch could have killed him…
Saitama, you bastard!!
Of course, Chen Ye knew it wasn’t Saitama’s fault.
In Saitama’s mind, Chen Ye, as his Master, must be stronger than him.
*Sigh!* This is the trouble that comes with showing off too much!
Chen Ye took a deep breath, adopting a stern demeanor befitting a Master, and said calmly, “Go ahead. Show me what you’ve got!”
Using *Brutal Charge* consumed a lot of energy. With Chen Ye’s current physical condition, he could probably use it a few more times.
This meant he could withstand a few more of Saitama’s punches.
Just now, Chen Ye had used his *Tremor-Tremor Fruit* powers to begin cracking the island. As long as he held out a little longer, the island would collapse completely.
Once that happened, Saitama would have no footing!
Meanwhile, Chen Ye, equipped with the *Ring of the Sea God*, could control the ocean at will, giving him an unbeatable advantage.
This was Chen Ye’s plan!
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