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Chapter 3 - The Roar of Destruction

The early morning calm was obliterated by an earth-shaking roar that echoed across the city. Buildings trembled, windows shattered, and the ground quaked under the weight of an unimaginable terror.

Civilian 1: "W-WHAT IS THAT?!"

Civilian 2: "IS THAT A GIANT DINOSAUR?!"

Civilian Crowd: "RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!"

Through the haze of smoke and destruction, a massive figure emerged. It was a Kaijin—towering, reptilian, and grotesquely muscular, with scales that shimmered like molten steel. Its eyes glowed with an otherworldly light as it stomped through the ruins of X-Ville, unleashing devastating beams of energy from its mouth. Entire districts were reduced to rubble in seconds.

BOOOOOOM!

The Kaijin's tail lashed out, creating a powerful shockwave that toppled skyscrapers like fragile toys. The air was filled with the cacophony of screaming civilians, shattering glass, and the blaring of emergency sirens.

Emergency Broadcast:

"THIS IS AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION ALERT. DISASTER LEVEL: DEMONIC. It has been confirmed that the Kaijin has reached X-Ville..."

For a brief moment, static overtook the broadcast before it resumed, the announcer's voice heavy with urgency.

Emergency Broadcast:

"It has been confirmed that X-Ville has been destroyed. Residents of Z-Ville, please evacuate immediately. According to reports, the Kaijin is currently heading toward Z-Ville."

Civilian 3 (in Z-Ville): "OH MY GOD, IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD!"

Civilian 4: "HEY! STOP PUSHING!"

Civilian 5: "MOMMY!!!"

Civilian 6: "GET OUT OF MY WAY, YOU IDIOT!"

As the streets of Z-Ville descended into utter chaos, the Kaijin continued its rampage. Each step sent tremors through the ground, and its terrifying roar silenced even the bravest among the crowd.

Suddenly, the Kaijin halted. Its massive head turned, sensing something. It scanned the rubble-strewn horizon, but there was no one there—at least, no one it could see.

Kaijin (roaring): "I AM THE STRONGEST IN THE WORLD! I WILL DESTROY EVERYTHING! BWAHAHAHA!"

Perched unnoticed on the Kaijin's massive shoulder, Kazuto sat cross-legged, his expression calm and unreadable.

Kazuto (calmly): "Really?"

The Kaijin froze. Its glowing eyes darted around before locking onto the figure on its shoulder.

Kaijin (startled): "WHAT THE—?!"

With a thunderous roar, the Kaiju swung its enormous body in an attempt to shake off Kazuto. The sheer force of its movement created a massive shockwave, leveling everything in its path. Kazuto leapt gracefully into the air, landing on a pile of debris without so much as a scratch.

Kazuto (adjusting his cape): "Wow, someone has anger issues."

The Kaijin bared its teeth, its chest heaving with rage.

Kaijin: "AND HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THE STRONGEST?!"

Kazuto smirked, tilting his head as he jumped effortlessly back onto the Kaijin's shoulder.

Kazuto (sitting casually): "You really wanna know? It's... unbelievably boring."

The Kaijin let out an earth-shaking growl, veins bulging as it clenched its massive fists.

Kaijin: "UNFORGIVABLE! I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE, BUT I WILL CRUSH YOU, WORM!"

It grabbed Kazuto with its gigantic hand and hurled him into the ground, creating a massive crater upon impact.

Kaijin: "FEEL THE POWER OF THE STRONGEST KAIJIN!"

The Kaijin inhaled deeply, its chest glowing with a menacing blue light before releasing a devastating energy beam from its mouth. The ground disintegrated, leaving a gaping chasm in its wake.

As the dust settled, the Kaijin stood triumphantly, its voice booming with confidence.

Kaijin: "HA! I AM THE STRONGEST!"

But then, it faltered, its expression shifting from triumph to confusion.

Kaijin: "But... I feel empty..."

Kazuto's calm voice broke the silence.

Kazuto: "Yeah, I figured as much."

The Kaijin's massive head turned, its glowing eyes widening as it saw Kazuto standing unharmed on the edge of the crater.

Kazuto (crossing his arms): "That emptiness... it's because having all that power leaves you with nothing to do, right?"

Before the Kaijin could fully process his words, Kazuto leapt high into the air, his silhouette illuminated by the glow of the sun.

Kaijin: "I FEEL EMPTY INSID—"

CRAAAAAAACK!

Kazuto's fist collided with the Kaiju's chest, shattering its armor-like scales and sending shockwaves rippling through its enormous body. The force of the punch was so overwhelming that the Kaiju's lifeless form crashed into the heart of Z-Ville, causing a catastrophic explosion that wiped out the entire city.

Emergency Broadcast:

"Z-VILLE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ANNIHILATED."

Kazuto stood amidst the destruction, staring at his clenched fist.

Kazuto (sighing): "Having such overwhelming power..."

He adjusted his cape, looking up at the sky with a bored expression.

Kazuto: "...is so damn boring."

Without a second glance, he began walking away, leaving the ruins of Z-Ville behind.

To Be Continued...