Chapter 94: Even the Absolute Being Is a First-Time Dad
Even the Absolute One is New to Fatherhood - Chapter 94
[You have entered the Gate: Heavenly Calamity's Nest.]
Beyond the Calamity-grade Gate stretched a desolate shoreline—no wind, not a single ray of sunlight piercing through the stillness.
"We should maintain defensive formations at all times. Not a moment's lapse in vigilance."
At Nuclear Samurai's words, the vanguard hunters advanced cautiously, scanning their surroundings with every step.
Then—
"Wait."
Nuclear Samurai suddenly raised a hand, signaling the group to halt.
"There's something in the water..."
Every head turned toward the eerily still sea, where not even a ripple disturbed the surface.
WHOOSH—!
Without warning, a monstrous entity erupted from the depths—its sheer mass rivaling a mountain.
The force of its emergence sent towering waves crashing outward, forcing the hunters to cross their arms defensively as the spray drenched them. As the water cascaded back down the creature's form, its full shape was revealed.
"A... snake?"
It was unmistakably a serpent.
"Hssssssss..."
Its entire body was encased in scales that gleamed like diamond, refracting an eerie light.
Its size dwarfed even the tallest peaks, and from its gargantuan frame sprouted eight distinct heads, each maw dripping thick, venomous blue slime.
"Why is a boss monster at the entrance...?"
Nuclear Samurai instinctively stepped back, his mind racing. Before he could process further—
From the now-calm waters, a long-haired man emerged, completely bare.
"You ruined my game."
The man's gaze swept over the hunters before he continued, voice dripping with irritation.
"I was passing the time by racing this thing while waiting for you lot to bring me '■■■.' Now you've made it boring."
Casually, he shook the water off his discarded armor, which lay strewn over a nearby rock.
"Speaking of which..."
A beat of silence.
"I don't see '■■■' among you."
His voice turned venomous as he glared at the hunters.
"Not only do you defy my orders, but you come here in force? Do you truly mean to oppose me?"
The sheer weight in his voice froze them all in place.
"Pull yourselves together!"
Nuclear Samurai roared, unsheathing his blade.
"That's the boss monster of this Gate!"
He had realized—this was the man described by the "Fallen Ghost" Minami, the sole survivor of this place.
"Strike before he arms himself—!"
Just then, the man—still flicking water off his armor—locked eyes with him.
"Hm."
With a lazy wave of his hand—
SHWIIIIII—!
The very air ripped apart.
A crushing gale, born from that single gesture, hurtled toward Nuclear Samurai.
No matter how swift one was, how could they evade the wind itself?
There was no form to cut, no trajectory to predict.
KWA-BOOOOOM—!
The samurai was sent flying, his body smashing into a distant cliff before crumpling to the ground.
The man, having barely moved, sighed.
"Drawing your blade against an unarmed opponent? Learn some manners before you call yourself a swordsman."
The hunters trembled like leaves in a storm.
"H-He just... waved his hand..."
"How...?"
"This is a monster..."
Nuclear Samurai was a recognized powerhouse, yet he had been swatted aside like an insect.
Even Korea's S-rank hunters stood frozen.
"This bastard's worse than the last one..." Go Du-yeol muttered, voice strained.
Jung Yoon-chan nodded grimly. "No question. He's far more dangerous."
The previous Calamity-grade boss, Hela, had at least been an enemy they could attempt to fight.
This man?
Not a single opening.
"Pathetic fools."
As the man donned his armor, a violent purple aura erupted around him, crackling with blue sparks.
"Since '■■■' isn't here, I'll just kill you all and find him myself."
He turned to the serpent.
"Yamata-no-Orochi."
A smirk played on his lips.
"How about a new game?"
The eight-headed beast stared down at him.
"This time... let's see who can kill more of these humans."
His sword slid free with a whisper.
"I'll count to ten."
As the numbers rolled off his tongue, the serpent coiled like a hunting hound.
Then—
"RUN—!"
Nuclear Samurai's scream tore through the air.
He knew.
Against this, they couldn't even buy time.
"Five... six... seven..."
Just as the count neared its end—
"Now!"
A hunter named Genji suddenly lunged—
"Stick to the plan! Let the boss monster thin the herd, then we pick off the wounded and escape with the EXP!"
His blade pressed against Nuclear Samurai's throat.
"Die quietly, you hypocrite..."
The Shadow Corps moved as one, encircling the other hunters.
Then—
"Hm."
The man—Susanoo—watched with amusement.
"Even at death's door, you turn on each other. Disgusting."
He raised his sword.
"Ookami-ryu Divine Punishment, First Form: Falling Thunder."
Dark clouds split open.
KRRRRRRRRRR—!
Lightning erased Genji before he could scream, reducing him to char.
"Oh god..."
Nuclear Samurai watched in horror as the storm raged.
Yamata-no-Orochi joined the slaughter, its fangs tearing through the Shadow Corps. Limbs and blood painted the sand.
Susanoo licked his lips.
"This is getting fun."
His blade moved again.
"Ookami-ryu Divine Punishment, Second Form: Typhoon."
A horizontal slash birthed a cataclysmic storm.
"Third Form: Deluge."
A vertical cut summoned a tsunami from the calm sea.
Jung Yoon-chan's mind reeled.
This wasn't just their annihilation.
It was the end of the world.
"Is this how we die...?"
How could anyone oppose a being who commanded lightning, storms, and tidal waves with a flick of his wrist?
Only one name came to mind—
"No... Not even him..."
Then—
"Hm?"
Susanoo paused, staring at the sky.
Yamata-no-Orochi froze mid-lunge.
"Finally."
Space itself ripped open.
A colossal warship, its prow adorned with the faces of the dead, emerged from the rift.
At its bow, cross-legged atop the figurehead, a man spoke coldly.
"Hey. Was it you?"
Go Du-yeol's eyes widened.
"BROTHER—!"
Kang-jun.
"You the one calling yourself my family?"
Susanoo's grip tightened on his sword.
"You're the one who—!"
WHOOSH—!
Kang-jun's body stretched like taffy—then vanished.
"Ghk—!"
Susanoo's throat was in his grasp, his body already hurtling toward the sea.
SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH!
They skipped across the waves like stones, Susanoo powerless to break free.
"You pissed me the fuck off."
As they sank beneath the surface, Kang-jun's fist clenched.
Bubbles escaped his lips as he mouthed four words:
"You. Are. Dead."
Then—
His fist erased the water between them.