MTLNOVEL Chapter 188: 188: Creating Forest From Nothing.
"Human, are you looking for death?"
Hatred narrowed his eyes as he glared at the figure that appeared beside him and the Hulk. He couldn't understand why someone would willingly step into the heart of such a brutal clash—was this man simply suicidal?
"Looking for death?"
Zenkichi's gaze was calm, his voice colder than steel. "No, I think it's you who's about to die."
"You arrogant human! I'll smash you into a meat pie right now!"
Roaring in fury, Abomination raised a fist the size of a boulder and hurled it at Zenkichi without hesitation.
Zenkichi didn't flinch. He lifted his palm and caught the monstrous blow effortlessly.
"Your punch is pathetically weak."
Abomination's expression twisted in disbelief. He had used three-fourths of his strength in that attack—enough to crush a car like paper.
"You're no ordinary human…"
"Of course not."
Zenkichi gave a smirk, calm and unfazed. "Frog in a well, do you want a glimpse of the sky?"
Without another word, Zenkichi formed a one-handed seal. Chakra pulsed from his body, and within seconds, massive vines erupted from the ground around him. They surged forth like tidal waves, wrapping buildings and streets in lush greenery.
The once-ruined streets of New York transformed into a thriving jungle as he activated his technique.
"Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"
The dense vegetation twisted and coiled around Abomination, binding him tightly in layers of living chakra-infused wood.
"Raaaagh!! Damn it, human! What trick is this?!"
Hatred thrashed violently, tearing the vines apart—but for every vine he shredded, a dozen more rose to replace it. The living forest swallowed his strength in waves, each one more suffocating than the last.
Far above the battlefield, U.S. military command watched the footage with widening eyes.
"He… he created a forest out of nowhere?"
"Is he some kind of mutant?"
"No, mutants don't do things like this. Look at the scale… this is something else."
"The resources he just created are phenomenal. Trees like that could solve half the world's environmental problems."
"And the sheer combat potential—he's suppressing Abomination like it's nothing!"
"If we could study his abilities… imagine what this could do for the super soldier program."
Across government and defense agencies, everyone had something to say. But none could deny one fact—Zenkichi was a game-changer.
At SHIELD HQ, the African director watched intently.
"This ability… he might be more suited to our mission than any army."
At home, Tony Stark leaned back in his chair, Jarvis projecting the scene in front of him.
"He's actually going head-to-head with that thing… Damn, wish my armor was ready. I'd love to get in on this."
In another part of the world, Professor Xavier watched the broadcast with furrowed brows.
"If he joins Magneto… it would tip the balance too far."
Magneto himself, eyes glowing with ambition, whispered,
"What a remarkable young man…"
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Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted as Hulk crashed into the forest from above, tearing through thick branches.
The serum suppressing Hulk's power was finally wearing off—and the rage was returning.
As his fury reignited, the gamma-fueled beast recalled his earlier humiliation at Abomination's hands. His muscles swelled, his breath quickened, and his eyes gleamed with raw, primal anger.
The angrier the Hulk became, the stronger he grew. Logic faded. Power exploded.
The vines still coiling around Abomination were nothing to the awakened Hulk. In a blur, he charged, delivering a fist that sent the creature flying across the city.
"HULK!!"
Zenkichi chuckled as he watched the giant slam into a building.
"Trying to steal my kill? That's a bit rude."
With a flick of his wrist, a Truth-Seeking Orb appeared in his hand. The pitch-black sphere morphed instantly into a long, curved sword glowing with ominous energy.
In a flash, he drove it straight into Abomination's chest.
The energy of the orb—pure annihilation—erupted from within. Abomination's body twisted and disintegrated under the destructive power, his roar fading into nothingness.
The battle was over.
[System Notification]
Achievement unlocked – Defeated Abomination!
Template Character – Saitama unlocked (Progress: 2%)
Zenkichi smiled faintly, the system's voice echoing in his mind.
But the moment of peace didn't last.
Hulk, wild with fury, turned his burning gaze to Zenkichi. Seeing his prey stolen, the last of his restraint snapped.
"HULK!!"
He soared through the air, fist raised, and brought it down with all his might.
Zenkichi's expression didn't change.
He calmly raised his palm.
"Air Shock."
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