[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-292":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Thunder Breathing to the Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1676176,2141,"Chapter 292 292: Garou’s Transformation","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-292",292,"\u003Cp>A little boy was playing alone inside his \"secret base\" when he suddenly looked up—the roof above him had just been pierced clean through by something that fell from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze toward the ground and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man-shaped crater had formed right in the middle of the concrete floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa! Mister, you fell from that high and you're still alive?!\" the boy shouted, eyes wide with awe. \"You must be a hero too, right?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step closer, panic spreading across his face as he saw the blood pooling around the fallen man. \"But… you're bleeding a lot! I'll go get someone! You need a hospital!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could run off, the bloodied figure—Garou—opened his eyes just enough for a faint, broken whisper to escape his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't… let anyone… know I'm here…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his consciousness faded away completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy stood there, frozen between fear and confusion, before running back home as fast as his legs could carry him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned, he had an armful of supplies—random rolls of bandages, antiseptic, and a messy mix of first-aid items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garou slept for an entire day and night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finally opened his eyes, his body was covered in crooked layers of white bandages—clumsily wrapped around him by the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at them in silence for a few seconds… then sighed. He couldn't even be mad. Somehow, it was both ridiculous and oddly touching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was how it began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garou, the man who had fallen into the \"secret base\" of a child, survived thanks to a small piece of bread and a bottle of water brought to him every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before he knew it, half a month had gone by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, Garou's body had completely healed—but along with his recovery came… something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His once-dark hair had turned a fiery shade of orange-red, and his right eye glowed with the same color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles felt heavier, denser, brimming with an unfamiliar power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touching the bandages over his chest, he stayed still for a moment, deep in thought—then silently turned away, walking out of the place that had sheltered him for two long weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outer Space – Zenin Kyūjō's Starship\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the ship's laboratory, Dr. Genus was trembling with excitement as he examined a single strand of hair—bright orange, faintly pulsing with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice quivered as he whispered, \"The owner of this hair… is transforming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He keeps pushing the limits of his body. His growth rate is extraordinary!\" The doctor's eyes gleamed like a madman's. \"Sir… this man might become the second being in the world to break his own limiter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Earth – A Café in City Y\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zenin Kyūjō sat at a quiet corner table, sipping warm coffee while monitoring Garou's evolution through his Infinity Sensory System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Dr. Genus's message appeared on his phone, he smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So Garou's close to breaking his limiter, huh? Should I really tell you that?\" he murmured, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He typed out a calm reply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"Dr. Genus, I'm aware of the situation. Remember your orders: record every single genetic and physical change of that hair's owner—every day, in detail. Do not interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that message sent, Kyūjō stood up, tossed a few bills on the counter, and vanished from the café.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was heading toward City V.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Garou's strength was climbing rapidly—and with his stubborn personality, there was no way the man would stay quiet after healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very day, Garou achieved something remarkable: he defeated his first S-Class hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His victim—Puri Puri Prisoner, the flamboyant, muscle-bound hero known for fighting naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was… visually traumatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kyūjō, watching through his sensory field, had to look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it ended quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garou, now vastly stronger, struck once using Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist—a clean, precise blow that shattered Puri Puri Prisoner's chest and left him unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving City Y, Garou wandered aimlessly toward City V.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he didn't know was that, at that very moment, three S-Class heroes were already gathered there—not to hunt him, but by coincidence, on assignment from the Hero Association to exterminate the remaining members of the Monster Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those three were:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Superalloy Darkshine – Rank 11\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tank-Top Master – Rank 15\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Metal Bat – Rank 16\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their target: Gouketsu, a former martial arts master who had sold his humanity for power and transformed into a terrifying Dragon-level monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outskirts of City V – The Mountain Range\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enormous Gouketsu, with his monstrous physique, rows of sharp teeth, and clusters of eyes sprouting across his forehead, thundered through the forest in retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, three figures gave chase—muscles rippling, determination burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Superalloy Darkshine ran shoulder to shoulder with Tank-Top Master and Metal Bat, shouting over the howling wind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man, this guy sure can run fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tank-Top Master grunted but said nothing. Long-distance running wasn't his strong suit—he didn't dare waste breath on words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Metal Bat, fueled by rage and adrenaline, twirled his steel bat and snarled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop running, you cowardly freak!\" he roared, surging ahead with explosive speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite ranking lowest among the three, Metal Bat was the first to close the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one hundred and twenty-five yards, he raised his bat, shouting, \"How long do you plan to keep running, you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never finished the sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp gust split the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something flashed—so fast it blurred reality itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that instant, Gouketsu was cut clean in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in front of the bisected monster was a blood-soaked figure, his body radiating murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each half of Gouketsu's corpse hung from his hands like trophies. He stood tall, crimson eyes glowing, dripping with raw, violent energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Metal Bat skidded to a halt, frozen for a second as he stared at the horrifying scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, instinct overtook reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a furious roar, he charged—swinging his bat straight for Garou's skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Garou didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head tilted slightly, a cruel grin spreading across his face. His orange-red hair glowed under the moonlight, and the air around him grew thick with killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile—sharp, knowing, dangerous—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was no longer the smile of a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the smile of a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>📖 Full Novel Available! 📖\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All chapters are now complete and available in full on Patreon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to read the story faster and without waiting, join here 👇\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🔗 patreon.com\u002FFaaanzKun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you so much for all your support! ❤️\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>",1131,"2026-06-06T13:14:24.001Z",1,"novelbin.me","886e3c7528e14b30fca54458a95129876c5e3c75107815e1164ebd92072ec185","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-293","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-291",389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-cover.jpg"]