All Hokage in The Chat Group

Hashirama and Madara quickly turned, their eyes wide with surprise.

Ryan was still standing in the same spot, completely unharmed. In stark contrast, Boros lay crumpled on the ground, his body severely damaged, barely recognizable, like a piece of charred debris. Only the faintest hint of life remained in him.

"Another instant kill...?" Hashirama murmured as he processed the battle that had just ended in a split second.

"Boros, a monster of that level... beaten in a single strike," Madara's voice was steady, but the tension in his words betrayed the frustration simmering beneath. His eyes narrowed as he recalled his battle—how even with Hashirama's help, they had struggled against Boros, barely holding their ground. The humiliation of that defeat still lingered, a blow to his pride as a Uchiha.

"To think we couldn't bring him down, even together..." Madara muttered, his fists clenching. "And now Ryan..." He trailed off, his pride aching at the thought of being easily outclassed.

Hashirama let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. "Ryan... he truly surpasses expectations every time." His words carried a tone of both awe and quiet acceptance.

None of the duo could believe it. Boros, a formidable opponent, had been defeated with a single punch! It wasn't a joke—just moments ago, when Boros had activated his transformed state, the oppressive power radiating from him had been palpable, even from a distance.

That level of strength made them realize that even if they faced Boros together, victory wasn't guaranteed. And yet, despite Boros unleashing his full power, Ryan had taken him down with just one strike.

Even Saitama found himself momentarily speechless.

"Can he also defeat enemies with just one punch?" Saitama thought, shocked. He had witnessed the attack. At that moment, Ryan had thrown a simple punch. There were no fancy moves, no theatrics—just a raised fist and a straightforward strike. Yet, that single punch had instantly taken down Boros.

Saitama's heart suddenly skipped a beat, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time. It stirred something deep inside him, something long dormant.

"If it's this guy..." he thought, his excitement building. "Maybe, just maybe, he can give me... the thrill of a real fight!"

Saitama's blood was pumping, and for the first time in ages, he was itching for a challenge.

Meanwhile, the battle above the spaceship had ended. The strongest monster had been defeated. Down on the ground, the Seventh Hokage, Naruto now stood facing another strange alien Melzargard—this one also incredibly powerful.

Melzargard, one of Boros' top lieutenants was a fearsome and nearly indestructible alien, even by the standards of the most powerful S-Class heroes.

The creature was just as terrifying as it was strange, its 12 glowing eyes scanning Naruto with a look of contempt. Its massive form loomed, shifting and contorting with each movement as if its very body were a weapon.

Just moments earlier, two-level S heroes had struggled to fight this Melzargard, battling for a long time without making much progress. But now, Naruto had stepped up to take over.

"You humans," Melzargard sneered, its 12 glowing eyes flashing with contempt, "no matter how many times you come at me, the result will always be the same. When will you understand?"

Naruto remained unfazed, smiling as he responded, "Well, that's perfect."

"I've been looking for a challenge anyway," he said, rolling his shoulders. "Let's see how much stronger I can get after this fight!"

With his nonchalant attitude, Naruto didn't take Melzargard's words seriously. This infuriated the Melzargard.

"You wanna die!" the Melzargard shouted, charging at Naruto.

Naruto, however, was already prepared. He easily dodged the initial attack with minimal effort. But that was only a feint! The real, deadly attack was coming from behind—where Naruto couldn't see.

A sinister-looking tail, covered in long, poisonous thorns, glinted dangerously as it closed in on him. Melzargard grinned wickedly, convinced of his victory.

"Fool! You didn't expect the real attack to come from behind, did you?" he sneered as the venomous stinger shot toward Naruto's back.

"Be careful!" the Shinobi and Heroes shouted, their hearts sinking into despair. For a brief moment, they thought it was over—this time, the Melzargard might win.

However, just as the stinger was about to pierce Naruto, his figure flickered and he effortlessly dodged the attack.

Superalloy Darkshine, crossing his arms, muttered, "What just happened? That kind of speed..." He glanced at Naruto with wide eyes. "Was he even a hero?"

Tornado of Terror frowned, her fists clenched. "How did he see that coming?!" She shook her head in frustration. "No human's reflexes are that sharp!"

Drive Knight, analyzing, added, "He's not an ordinary human. His movements—defying analysis. What is he? No record of him found in Hero association database." His voice was filled with a rare uncertainty.

Naruto, now smiling slightly, looked amused.

"Observation Haki... it's pretty useful for things like this," he said with satisfaction.

The Observation Haki that Naruto had earned as a reward last time was proving to be incredibly helpful in battle. It functioned similarly to the Byakugan. Naruto, having married Hinata—a member of the Hyuga Clan—was well aware of the Byakugan's abilities. It allowed the user to see everything in a 360-degree field of vision. In battle, such an ability was invaluable, helping to guard against sneak attacks and assassinations.

Now, with Observation Haki, Naruto possessed a similar ability. It gave him the heightened awareness needed to sense and anticipate any incoming attacks. This power boost made Naruto, already formidable, even stronger in combat.

As everyone watched in stunned silence, Naruto clapped his hands together. "Sage Mode!" he declared.

In the next instant, the fight became effortless for him. With his Sage Chakra activated and combined with his Rasengan, Naruto unleashed a devastating attack. The impact resembled a small nuclear explosion, a massive mushroom cloud forming at the site of impact.

The Melzargard, who had been able to regenerate endlessly, stood no chance. He was obliterated by the sheer force, leaving nothing behind—not even a single cell.

The S-Class heroes present were left speechless, their faces frozen in disbelief.

"What kind of power is this...?" Superalloy Darkshine muttered, his voice filled with shock. He couldn't believe his eyes.

Naruto had created such an enormous energy blast with just a single move. "Is this guy even human?" he wondered aloud.

"This level of power... even among S-Class heroes, he'd rank among the strongest!" Child Emperor stood to the side, watching the battle unfold. His usual calm demeanor had vanished, replaced with awe.

"Could it be that there is still a secret class of heroes above S-Class heroes whose identities we don't know?" he wondered aloud but quickly dismissed the thought. It was impossible. They had just met all the strongest heroes at the Hero Association headquarters earlier. Everyone was certain this was their first time meeting Naruto.

"How could someone with such incredible power remain unknown?" Child Emperor questioned, disbelief spreading among the group.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, the fifth Hokage, Kakashi, faced off against another formidable foe. This monster's strength was terrifying; just moments earlier, S-Class heroes had failed to defeat him.

Kakashi eyed his opponent with a relaxed confidence. "After receiving that last reward..." he thought to himself, "I finally don't have to worry about running out of chakra."

A smirk spread across his face as his energy surged. "Now... it's time to change the course of this fight!"

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