One-Punch Man (ワンパンマン)

I used the thermography from the artificial satellite Shoji Peeper

to check the number of monsters inside the enemy's hideout.

Thermal readings show that there appear to be 500 monsters.

If you do the simple math

that means each of us has to take down over 60 monsters.

The only concern would be the strength of the enemy's top-level monsters.

We now know that Centichoro, who appeared the other day

was also working for the Monster Association

so we should assume that they have several other monsters

at threat-level Demon or even Dragon.

I was guarding the headquarters, so I only fought one parasite.

What about you guys who were fighting out there?

Were they strong?

It felt like a real mixed bag.

Most of them weren't much, but there were a few really nasty ones

and even I had some close calls.

Now that I've learned to accept the pain, it's not gonna be a problem.

Is it true that Drive Knight got taken out?

I don't know...

He tortured a monster and was the first to discover

that their hideout was in City Z, so he went to investigate.

But we haven't heard from him since.

So he was taken out, huh?

He's got a cyborg body

so it doesn't necessarily mean that he's dead.

Maybe his parts were destroyed, and he can't move or send a signal

so he's lying low somewhere just waiting to be rescued.

Let's hope so...

What this means is, any of us could end up like Drive Knight.

So don't let your guard down.

Stay sharp.

I doubt they can defeat me.

They'll strike without mercy the minute we run into them.

Of course, even if a monster tries to negotiate

we do not need to respond.

That's right. Showing mercy will get you killed.

Can I say something? Among the Monster Association

there are also young men who were tricked and turned into monsters.

I want to save those guys.

If you see monsters in prison uniforms, let me deal with them.

An old friend of mine turned into a monster too

so I had no choice but to slash him.

Is there any way to save those who've been monsterized?

I plan on trying a combo of Angel Hug and Awakening Deep Kiss

to see if they can snap out of it.

I see... Okay then... Sorry I asked.

Let's get back to the topic.

The boss, Monster King Orochi, and the strategist, Gyoro-Gyoro

are without a doubt threat level-Dragon.

Yeah, they're strong enough to command this many monsters.

We should avoid one-on-one fights where possible.

Fine, I'll take down the final boss.

You guys handle the small fry that get in my way, okay?

Hey, don't make decisions for everyone.

So you're saying you wanna fight the final boss?

- Shut her up. - I'm doing this for

- This is pointless. - you wimps.

Now, now, you two...

This is why I hate managing Class-S heroes.

We're not here to direct traffic.

This is a hostage rescue mission.

Monster hunting is only a bonus.

Don't forget about that, Tornado.

You'd better not launch an attack that'll wipe out the entire hideout.

The underground is quite vast and deep.

Even with my investigation

I can't pinpoint the exact location of the boss in the hideout.

If you run into something, whether it be a small fry or the boss

a fight is unavoidable.

Anyone who encounters them must take them out.

If we'd known the boss's location or where the hostages were ahead of time

we could've done this with far fewer people.

Why do you think we've been waiting around for everyone to gather?

That much should be obvious if you'd just think a little...

Instead of always relying on your psychic powers

how about using your head once in a while?

Stop, stop! That's enough!

Hey.

You guys... I was wondering why you weren't in the waiting room.

I'm on the team, yet here you are, having a secret meeting without me.

What's the meaning of this?

Amai Mask!

We weren't trying to exclude you or anything.

We first wanted to discuss it among Class-S heroes.

Why only Class-S?

There are other members on the team like me, right?

Um, well...

Everyone below Class-S is going to be assigned to surface backup.

I knew he would complain

so I was going to tell him at the last minute.

How can I explain this without hurting his pride?

Why? Because we all hate you.

No, that's not true.

You're making it worse, Tornado!

Me assigned to surface standby? Care to explain yourself?

Yes, the attack team goes underground

and the support team stays above ground. We split up into two teams.

We wanted to utilize your leadership skills and

have you take command of the support team, Amai Mask.

We'll be the only ones attacking underground.

Deal with any monsters we miss behind us.

But I'll be bringing my disciples along.

Twenty more pizzas, please.

Don't stuff yourself before battle.

Get protein instead, Pig God.

No. I can't trust you guys to handle it by yourselves.

I'm going in too.

I knew he'd say that.

Do I have to spell it out for you?

This fight is way out of your league.

You're out of the lineup!

Child Emperor, you don't seem to understand.

- Hey! Don't ignore me! - If you want to utilize my leadership,

then the Class-S heroes should be under my command.

- Us, under your command? - Pretending not to hear me?!

You're name is funny enough.

You just want the credit? Fine, take mine.

But follow Child Emperor's orders.

This isn't the time to be holding each other back.

That's right!

You shouldn’t be putting on perfume before a battle, you idiot!

We're about to face an army of monsters.

This isn't the time to be dragging each other down.

- Zombieman, why are you immortal? - You smell! Change your name!

It's creepy.

Maybe you're actually a monster.

What'd you just say?

You're ranked Class S based solely on your combat ability

but your true identity is questionable.

Can we really trust that you're on our side?

Hey now, stop pushing him.

This isn't right. Heroes shouldn't be fighting each other.

Yeah, you're supposed to be a pro hero, and yet...

What the heck?

If you've gotta problem, forget the battle and go sing alone.

You Class-S heroes acting like you're above it all.

Your arrogance has gone too far.

You have a bad rep in the Association.

It doesn't look like you're giving your best.

Oh, and five more liters of cola, please.

Aren't you forgetting the responsibility that comes with power?

Wait a sec!

Why are you working as an idol on the side?

That's ridiculous.

You call yourself Handsome Kamen, but you're not even that good-looking!

Do you get that?

C-Calm down.

If you piss off Amai Mask, the media will tear you apart.

It'll be trouble.

You Class-S heroes only get to exist because you're kept under control.

Otherwise, you're just dangerous individuals with high combat power.

So this time, I'll put you to good use.

Follow my orders.

A master-servant relationship with an assertive handsome guy.

Not bad, but troubling...

Why not try and make us obey by force?

If you think you can.

Do you think I can't?

Hey, this is no joke.

Stop that murderous glare, Flash.

It's up to him.

If he interferes with the operation...

Mr. King has arrived!

RUMBLE RUMBLE

King, what perfect timing.

You'll be under my command too...!?

Why are you so filthy? And you stink too.

Oh yeah, I was brought here right after I got home

so I didn't have a chance to change.

Oh dang, this is gonna leave a stain.

Why were you so late? Where have you been?

How did you get like that?

What's with the interrogation?

I never did like this guy.

Well, it's not really anything worth mentioning.

But I was in City Z...

- having hot pot... - Mr. King was

fighting alone near the enemy hideout in City Z all night!

Huh?

The stains on his clothes are the monsters' blood.

As proof, the splatters are only on the front.

Outnumbered, he drained his strength and pulled back.

That's when we found him and escorted him here!

Why do these people always get the wrong idea and spread it around?

Fighting nonstop...all by himself...

Impressive.

Hmph... Your decisiveness, your fearless resolve.

I have to hand it to you.

Apparently, there are some decent Class-S heroes.

Quarreling among ourselves is pointless.

For King's sake, I'll back down.

But I'm still on the attack team.

That's non-negotiable.

Incredible. He's not backing down at all.

- King, you can't fight the enemy alone. - No...

Just like you, Drive Knight went alone to investigate the ghost town

and since then, we've lost all contact with him.

Who knows what kind of threat might be lurking there?

Let's all fight together.

Sure...!