(Zayne's POV)
"Shit, shit. It's World Breaker Hulk," I muttered inwardly as I stared at the Grid's notification.
Honestly, I would prefer the nerfed movie version of Hulk to this. This Hulk literally has the potential to battle cosmic gods. And let's not even talk about his connection to "The One Below All." This reality is even more screwed than I thought.
The Dino-Rangers had already left after receiving the notification from Tommy. It's been about five minutes. I'm not sure they'd be able to contend with this version of Hulk—it's like sending them to their demise. I just hope he doesn't get stronger before I get there.
I made my way to a secluded spot in the area. I was confident in the cloaking capability of the Grid. I could transform at any secluded spot or alley, and no one would know. It was like a layer of illusion veiled their eyes. At least, that's what I think. I raised my Omni-morpher and activated it.
"Omni-morpher, lock on."
[Locking on, initiating phase 1]
Then I transformed. It was flawless and beautiful, as I felt the familiar strength coursing through me. I mentally commanded the Grid to summon my Omni-cycle. But something unexpected happened.
[Due to the nature of the danger, Master will be teleported directly to the location of the ongoing incident.]
My eyes widened slightly. Angel Grove was almost an hour from here. I could use my Omni-blitz skill to get there in 30 minutes, but it would consume a lot of energy. Now that the Grid was providing a better option, I couldn't be happier.
"Do it, Grid."
[Affirmative, Master.]
[Teleporting in 5…]
[4]
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FWOOSH!
And like that, I disappeared in a flash of red.
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(General POV)
A few minutes before the Grid's notification...
The streets of Angel Grove were in chaos. But surprisingly, there were few citizens in sight. They had all hidden in safe locations. This indicates that the citizens of Angel Grove have become accustomed to nonsensical destruction like this. They all probably lived here because of how cheap the rent is.
Hulk was currently smashing through soldiers and armored military vehicles, his face twisted with rage and fear.
"RAHGRRRRR!!!"
He was confused as to why these tiny devils wouldn't leave him alone. They attacked him on sight, no matter where he was. It was like whenever you see Hulk, pull out your Glock.
As Hulk swung an armored vehicle at a jet fighter, he screamed —
"LEAVE HULK ALONE!!!!"
BOOM!!!
A soldier beneath Hulk squirmed in fear. But before Hulk could smash him, a laser gun hit him on his back, and he screamed in pain.
"ARGHHHH!!!"
The soldier, seeing an opportunity to escape, ran with his legs practically at his back.
A voice resounded in the area after Hulk's scream.
"THIS IS SPACE PATROL DELTA. DISENGAGE ATTACKS. I REPEAT, DISENGAGE ATTACKS."
Ross, in his vehicle outside of Angel Grove, gritted his teeth in anger and frustration.
"They dare interrupt my operation? SPD thinks they can just barge in like that? That creature is my property," he growled, slamming his fist on the command desk.
But even he knew the truth—the SPD were far beyond anything the U.S. military could contend with. If he made one wrong move, it could trigger an intergalactic incident. That would end any leverage he had.
Meanwhile, the SPD cadets moved in precise formation, weapons drawn and laser blasters set to stun. They circled Hulk with high-level containment grids humming around him.
"Please, calm down," one of the SPD officers shouted. "We are not here to hurt you."
But Hulk wasn't listening.
His mind was lost in the storm of anger and confusion. These new people looked like more cops. More authority figures. More people trying to cage him.
His heart thumped like a war drum.
Then...
"RAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!"
With another feral roar, he charged at the SPD unit.
"OPEN FIRE!!" someone screamed.
Dozens of laser blasts streaked across the space and struck Hulk square in the chest, slowing him down at first.
But then something terrifying happened.
His muscles bulged even further. His body radiated more gamma. His eyes turned bloodshot with fury.
"MORE PAIN! MORE HULK!!!"
He was seconds away from smashing into the SPD squad when—
Zayne appeared.
In a flash of crimson light, the Omni-Ranger stood directly between Hulk and the SPD personnel. He raised one arm, catching Hulk's incoming fist with an open palm.
BOOOMMMM!!!
The earth trembled from the impact. But Zayne didn't budge.
"Hey, big guy," he said calmly.
Hulk blinked in confusion, trying to pull his hand back. But it wouldn't move.
"Why don't we calm down a little, ok? I can help you. Zayne spoke calmly as he held Hulk's hand.
Hulk, seeing this unfamiliar little human, hesitated a little. Before he could calm down. A gunshot from Ross's men was heard. Hulk, who had initially calmed down before, screamed in rage.
"Hulk... SMASH!!!"
Hulk forcefully removed his hand. Zayne, seeing this, couldn't help but curse Ross internally. He would have completed the mission easily if the stupid soldier hadn't shot Hulk.
Zayne frowned slightly. "I was hoping we'd settle this the easy way. Guess it's tough love then."
Then, with a smirk, he twisted his body slightly and kicked Hulk in the chest.
The gamma monster flew backward like a cannonball, crashing through several military vehicles before skidding across the ground, forming a long trench of destruction.
Zayne then activated one of his skills.
[Skill Activated: Innocence]
In a brilliant burst of energy, the battlefield rewound. Crushed tanks began to reform. Blasted buildings reconstructed themselves. Injured soldiers and SPD cadets gasped as wounds faded and energy flowed back into their bodies.
Within seconds, the devastation was gone. The city was whole again. The people safe.
The SPD soldiers stared in awe. Ross's command center was in silence.
Zayne stepped forward, facing Hulk, whose fury had not yet waned.
"Let's end this quickly, big guy."
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So, how was this chapter, guys? It's a little shorter than the rest, but I had my reasons. Hope you guys have a nice day.
Power Stones guys!!!!