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Iairon, Bushidrill, and Okamaitachi trek through a forest toward a temple, discussing their suspicions about…
…Sweet Mask’s monstrous behavior.
They remember how Sweet Mask attacked hostages during a battle, leading them to investigate him further.
Okamaitachi notes Sweet Mask’s changing facial expressions, prompting Iairon to rue not intervening sooner.
Nearby, Atomic Samurai, Nichirin, Yuta, and Shido pray at a temple in front of a huge headstone made for the deceased members of the Council of Swordmasters.
Nichirin showcases his cyborg enhancements, impressing Atomic Samurai with his skillful swordplay.
He then showcases his skills by effortlessly slicing an apple in midair. After he sheathes his sword, the mountains behind it are decimated, but the apple doesn’t realize it has been cut. Yuta and Shido are shocked at his skill.
As they examine the untouched apple, Atomic Samurai reflects on his hero experiences and encounters with powerful figures like King.
Meanwhile, Saitama and Genos approach the Hero Association Base, while Forte tends to Black Sperm and Rover.
Black Sperm hides upon seeing Genos, while Forte introduces himself to the cyborg, who eyes Rover with jealousy. Genos asserts his claim to Forte’s room, and the scene shifts to Atomic Samurai’s group dining at a restaurant.
Atomic Samurai confronts King, who sits alone, inciting tension between the two formidable individuals.
