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Chapter 3 - Hulk vs. Abomination

"Ahem."

After realizing that the system was playing the long game, Fang Xing cleared his throat and spoke.

"All Might, open the third light orb first!"

"Hmm? How do I open it?" All Might asked in confusion.

"Just crush it like a jar."

Hearing this, All Might reached out his hand and squeezed the third light orb.

Pop!

The orb burst with a sound similar to a water-filled balloon popping. Then, under All Might's astonished gaze, a comic book stack—half his height—fell directly from the light orb in an almost supernatural manner.

"What the—?!"

The sheer weight and size of the books caught All Might off guard, making him nearly lose his balance. He quickly steadied himself and placed the massive collection on the ground. His eyes were immediately drawn to the cover of the top comic book.

"This is… me?"

All Might stared at the cover, which featured a green-haired boy in the center, with himself standing imposingly beside him in an iconic heroic pose. The muscular figure was unmistakably his own.

A growing sense of familiarity urged him to flip through the pages.

For a long while, All Might was silent as he read.

Finally, he closed the comic book with a deep sigh.

"So this… this is my future."

He had seen what lay ahead for him. He had no regrets about his future, but what truly weighed on him was the fate of Shigaraki.

The only living relative of his mentor, Nana Shimura, was now under the control of All For One. That was not only his failure as the Symbol of Peace but also a failure to protect the legacy of One For All.

"Sir, is all of this true?" All Might asked, looking up at Fang Xing.

Now, any hostility he previously held toward Fang Xing had completely dissipated. His tone had even changed to one of respect.

"That's right," Fang Xing answered calmly.

"Indeed..."

All Might muttered, his expression complicated. He turned his attention to the two remaining orbs in his hands. The first orb had already given him such a major revelation—what could the other two possibly contain?

Without hesitation, he crushed the remaining two orbs, stretching out his hands in anticipation, ready to catch whatever fell from them.

This time, he wouldn't make the mistake of nearly losing his balance again.

But to his surprise, only a small glass bottle filled with a blood-red liquid dropped into his palm.

The stark contrast between the previous massive comic set and this tiny bottle made All Might momentarily unsure how to react.

Just as he was about to inspect the potion, a strange sensation washed over him. He suddenly felt as if his body was encased in invisible armor.

"What is this?!"

Experiencing Armament Haki for the first time, All Might was at a loss for words.

"This is an ability from another world," Fang Xing explained. "With training, you can develop a power that enhances both your offense and defense."

He then pointed at the red potion in All Might's hand. "As for that, it's a potent healing elixir. Drinking it should significantly improve your current weakened condition."

Hearing this, All Might's excitement grew. Even after passing on One For All, he would still retain enough strength to fight and fulfill his responsibilities.

Without hesitation, he drank the red potion in one gulp.

A rush of energy coursed through his body.

"My strength… it's coming back!"

All Might clenched his fists as his muscles surged with newfound vigor. He could already tell—he could now maintain his muscular form for twice as long as before.

Grateful beyond words, he turned to Fang Xing. "Thank you for your help. If you ever need anything, I will do my best to assist you. And, Your Excellency—"

BOOM!

Before All Might could finish his sentence, a deafening explosion erupted outside.

A helicopter plummeted from the sky and crashed just outside the shop, sending a wave of fire and debris into the air.

The once peaceful street had erupted into chaos. Screams, gunfire, and the sound of destruction filled the air, immediately drawing their attention.

"That's... Hulk and Abomination!" Fang Xing gasped as he spotted the two behemoths locked in battle not far away.

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