*BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! *
Upon their first encounter, Asura Kabuto—without any sense of being a strong opponent—launched a sneak attack. In mere moments, the pristine alloy floor was riddled with holes from the continuous barrage of its massive fists.
An indigo-blue figure moved like a nimble fish, gracefully dodging the terrifying pile-driver blows. Each time, it narrowly escaped a direct hit by mere millimeters. It looked incredibly perilous—but in reality, it was not unsafe at all.
Jack didn't feel particularly nervous. In fact, he could even multitask, checking Asura Kabuto's ability information mid-battle.
[Monster: Asura Kabuto]
[Disaster Level: Dragon (Upper)
]**
[Ability 1: Ashura Strength (SSR)
]** : Asura Kabuto is the strongest genetically modified human from the House of Evolution, born from the fusion of numerous superior genes. Its insect-derived genetic template inherently possesses super performance capabilities—immense power and speed far exceeding other Monsters of the same level.]
[Ability 2: Ashura Armor (SSR)
]** : Asura Kabuto possesses a biological carapace with super defense and an incredibly strong physique with tenacious vitality. It can maintain peak endurance for extended periods and cause large-scale extermination in extremely short bursts.]
[Ability 3: Ashura Intuition (SSR)
]** : Asura Kabuto possesses keen combat intuition, capable of instantly perceiving hidden dangers that ordinary strong individuals cannot detect.]
[Ability 4: Ashura Mode (SSR)
]** : Asura Kabuto unleashes all its power, entering a berserk state where it loses reason. All performance is greatly enhanced. It can sustain continuous combat for a week—until its stamina and energy are completely depleted.]
To be fair, its stats certainly lived up to the title of "ultimate biological weapon." In terms of strength, it might be slightly inferior to the equally monstrous Pochi. But once it unleashed Ashura Mode, that gap could be instantly closed—placing it among the ranks of top-tier Dragon-level Monsters.
*BUZZ— *
Just as Jack was distracted checking the information, an unusual buzzing sound arose from the turbulent air currents. The next moment, a lightning-fast, spiky black shadow struck head-on. Even before the attack landed, the terrifying killing intent brought a strong stinging sensation.
—This is…?
With the existence of UR abilities Megaton Split and Fusion Combination, Jack's greatest strength now was multitasking. His main body remained in Multicellular Form. He only needed to split off a few 'Selves' hidden within his body to actively activate Beast Instinct—making it impossible for ordinary dangers to get close. This was also the key to his effortless maneuvering under the opponent's relentless, explosive barrage of rapid attacks.
—Using continuous instantaneous acceleration of its wings to suddenly unleash an unprecedented high-speed horn attack? How truly insidious.
Ashura Martial Arts Secret Technique—
Ashura Charge!
Instantly understanding Asura Kabuto's sneaky tactic, Jack realized that evasion was already too late. He simply let the thick single horn—coming with immense force—strike him directly, piercing his chest and abdomen. Then it sharply flung him.
*BOOM—!!! *
The next moment, Jack was like someone hit by a high-speed train—transforming into a cannonball-like black shadow and instantly flying backward. With a loud *BOOM *, he crashed violently into the hard alloy wall behind him, kicking up a large cloud of rubble and dust.
The entire underground base of the House of Evolution shuddered. Asura Kabuto's triumphant sneer immediately echoed through the combat space.
"GUHAHAHAHAHA… What's this? Is this kind of trash even worth my effort to come out?"
Dust churned and diffused, lingering for a long time.
On the alloy wall, a human-shaped crater was clearly visible, its edges covered in spiderweb-like cracks. Looking inward, it was pitch black. Even though broken conduits occasionally sparked with dazzling electricity, the end of the pit was still invisible—bottomless.
This clearly showed how terrifying the force of that strike had been.
Asura Kabuto triumphantly spread its arms, laughing maniacally toward the sky. It laughed so hard it couldn't help but wipe away tears.
"GUHAHAHAHAHA…! This is truly hilarious! That idiot Genus—his taste is getting worse and worse!"
It had just felt the distinct sensation of its horn piercing flesh and blood. Given the size difference and the human's frail body structure, wounds of this magnitude meant that even those S-Class Heroes from the Hero Association would have no chance of surviving. In other words—the enemy just now had been instantly killed by its single blow.
"To release me for such trash—I tell you, Doctor!!"
Its tone was full of disdain and disappointment. Halfway through, it suddenly sneered.
"I am far from satisfied with this level! This time, no matter what, I must go to the nearby human towns and slaughter all the humans—to truly have some fun!!"
"GUHAHAHAHAHA—!!"
At the entrance to the combat space, listening to Asura Kabuto's arrogant laughter, Armored Gorilla felt his eyelids twitch uncontrollably. His specially modified mechanical heart nearly leaped out of his chest.
Though he was known as one of the top three combatants of the House of Evolution, having witnessed this battle, he was convinced that even if he and the second-in-command, Beast King, teamed up, they would be instantly beaten into a pile of scrap metal and rotten flesh by that Monster inside.
Mosquito Girl, standing nearby, was no better off. Her pretty face was pale with fright. Though she was thick-headed, she wasn't a fool. Seeing that powerful man struck into the wall by Asura Kabuto—his life unknown—she immediately clamped her hand over her mouth, terrified of letting out an involuntary scream.
Inside the control room, Doctor Genus and his clones watched the scene through the monitors. Their expressions varied. Some showed an "I knew it" expression. Some clenched their fists excitedly. Others frowned deeply, seemingly troubled by how to re-imprison the out-of-control Monster in the middle of the screen.
But Doctor Genus stared intently at the swirling dust. His gaze behind his glasses flickered.
He had a feeling that things… wouldn't end so simply.
"Number 8. Activate the energy detection device. Check for life signs in that large hole."
Doctor Genus calmly gave the order. The named Number 8 clone instinctively operated the control panel—then widened his eyes, his face full of incredulity.
"…Impossible. Absolutely impossible!!"
As the ancients said: in all beam struggles, the left side loses. This was a fundamental law generally applicable across different universes—similar to "no damage with smoke."
Clearly, Asura Kabuto did not know this irrefutable cosmic truth.
Just as it was still laughing maniacally, a rustling sound of crumbling rock suddenly came from within the swirling dust.
*TEAR—!! *
The next second, the human-shaped crater in the alloy wall was suddenly torn open from within. A seemingly ordinary action that instantly caused a larger collapse.
Amidst the ear-splitting screech of twisting metal, the entire wall cracked with countless radial fissures—completely ruined.