One Punch Man: The Judge

The suit was entirely black, with a sleek, streamlined shape that accentuated Haruto's muscular physique while offering excellent protection and comfort. Despite being full-body armor, it felt lightweight and breathable, almost as if he weren't wearing anything.

"Not bad," Haruto muttered, clenching his fists with satisfaction...

...

Haruto had originally planned to do a few quick tests of the effects of his suit since this was his first time wearing it, but the noise outside the alley was getting louder. Looking out from the alley, he saw a large crowd running towards the street entrance, with cries and shouts filling the air.

Knowing time was of the essence, Haruto stopped experimenting and strode out of the alley.

As soon as he reached the alley entrance, he heard several gunshots in the distance.

*Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!*

With the gunshots, the previously chaotic street suddenly fell silent, but soon, a desperate wail echoed.

"Ahhhhh—No—Ahhhhh-"

The wail abruptly stopped, but it seemed to signal everyone to rush out of the street again.

Perhaps it was because his outfit was too over-the-top in a time before the Hero Association was established, anyone daring to wear such an embarrassing costume would naturally attract attention, or maybe people thought Haruto was another killer, so the fleeing crowd instinctively avoided him.

Although Haruto felt the curious and fearful gazes of the passersby, he did not mind... Dignity was something you got used to losing. He actually found it better this way, since the path was actually cleared for him.

From his current distance, he could already see the source of the commotion, his target, the Mantis Monster.

The Mantis Monster was about three meters tall. Although it was called a Mantis Monster, it mostly retained a humanoid shape, with an appearance resembling a mantis.

Its body was emerald green, with a pair of compound eyes on its triangular head. Its hands had turned into two giant mantis blades, incredibly sharp, slicing fleeing innocents in half with a single swing.

"Hahaha! Run! Run faster! Only prey like this is worth hunting! Haha!" The Mantis Monster roared recklessly, waving its blades to drive the crowd like a hunter. Within a five-meter radius around it, the ground was littered with dismembered bodies and blood, creating an extremely gory scene.

In just a short time, it had killed three more people.

"Ha, it's my turn."

Haruto drew the longsword from his waist, bent his legs, and leaped forward, practically 'flying' towards the Mantis Monster.

At that moment, the Mantis Monster was still arrogantly slaughtering, completely unaware of Haruto's approach.

*Swish!*

In one swift move, Haruto cleanly severed one of the Mantis Monster's arms.

"Ahhh—!!!"

The Mantis Monster let out a scream, but Haruto, already on the ground, pushed off with his left foot and lunged forward again, delivering a powerful spinning kick that sent it crashing into a nearby restaurant.

Smoke and sparks filled the air.

"This suit is pretty good." Haruto nodded in satisfaction. During the fight, he felt his abilities had significantly improved... He could jump higher, farther, and move faster, with the most significant increase being in strength. Before transmigrating, he could never have kicked a giant like the Mantis Monster and sent it flying so far.

As the smoke around the restaurant gradually cleared, Haruto refocused on the battle, patiently waiting for the Mantis Monster to reappear.

It wasn't that Haruto didn't want to press the advantage, but the system, being overly dramatic, required him to follow a certain procedure.

Before the smoke had fully dissipated, the Mantis Monster charged out. Its regeneration ability seemed impressive, as the arm Haruto had cut off had already healed and was beginning to regrow.

"Who... who are you!" The Mantis Monster glared at the oddly dressed Haruto in the distance and roared.

"I am the embodiment of justice, I am the Judge." Haruto declared as he struck a dramatic pose, mimicking JOJO's iconic stance.

"In the name of justice, I judge you..." Haruto struck another pose and continued, "And your Judgment is... Death penalty!"