Chapter 17:X VS Japan Hero
The world had taken notice.
A mysterious fighter in **East Malaysia** had shattered all expectations, defeating dungeon bosses, wiping out tournament competitors, and even taking down a **student council member** with **mythical dragon powers**. His name had reached beyond his school, beyond his country.
The **Japan Heroes Organization** had come looking for him.
And **Ape-X was ready.**
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### **Arrival of the Japan Heroes**
The sky darkened as a massive **airship** hovered over the academy. The insignia of the **Japan Heroes Organization** gleamed in the sunlight. Students gathered below, whispering among themselves.
*"What are they doing here?"*
*"Are they after someone?"*
The ship's hatch opened, and a group of **S+ rank heroes** descended from the sky, landing gracefully in the arena.
At the center stood **Orochi, the SS-rank captain**, his **snake-like energy slithering around him**. Beside him were the twin lightning warriors, **Raijin and Fujin**, the divine warrior **Amaterasu**, and several other elite fighters.
Orochi's gaze scanned the crowd before locking onto X.
*"Ape-X. Step forward."*
A moment of silence. Then X, smirking, walked into the arena.
*"You guys came all the way here for me?"* he asked casually.
Orochi nodded. *"Your existence has shaken the world. We want to know who… or **what** you really are."*
Raijin stepped forward. *"We're also here to challenge you. If you're as strong as they say, then prove it."*
X cracked his knuckles. *"Oh? So it's like that, huh?"* He stretched his arms, his grin widening. *"Fine. I'll **solo** all of you."*
The crowd gasped.
*"Is he insane?! Those are top-ranked heroes!"*
*"He's powerful, but against the entire Japan Heroes Organization…?"*
Chellestar, watching from the sidelines, smiled slightly. She knew something the others didn't.
**X wasn't the same fighter they had seen before.**
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### **The Battle Begins**
Orochi wasted no time. **"Begin!"**
Instantly, Raijin and Fujin **teleported** behind X, their lightning-infused fists striking with blinding speed. But X… **vanished.**
He reappeared in the air, casually sitting on an invisible platform. *"Oh, my bad. Were you trying to hit me?"*
Amaterasu unleashed a wave of **celestial flames**, powerful enough to incinerate a city. But X simply **opened a portal**, redirecting the flames **back at them**.
*"You… you just used my attack against me?!"* Amaterasu growled.
X shrugged. *"What can I say? I'm good at recycling."*
Then he made his **real move.**
Using **Slime**, he split his body into **five clones**, each one engaging a different hero. The real X **grew gigantic**, towering over the battlefield.
*"Let's end this."*
In a single motion, he **absorbed their attacks, their powers, their techniques**—but instead of stealing them, he **returned them**, stronger than before.
Orochi's eyes widened. *"This isn't just power… he's beyond human."*
X cracked his neck. *"Now, are we still fighting, or do you guys wanna go home?"*
The Japan Heroes stood in silence. Then, Orochi let out a chuckle.
*"I see. You're not just strong… you're something else entirely."*
He turned to his team. *"Stand down."*
Raijin clenched his fists. *"But—"*
*"We came to test him. We got our answer."*
X smirked. *"So, I win?"*
Orochi nodded. *"You win."*
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### **Aftermath**
The heroes left, but **the world would never forget this battle**.
Ape-X was no longer just a rising star.
He was now a **legend in the making.**