One-Punch Man (ワンパンマン)

I heard you call for help, Suiryu.

You did well on your own.

Leave the rest to me.

That head...

A hero?

A hero?!

You stupid little hero!

Did you show up just to try to make a name for yourself?

The Ultimate Dilemma

Don't make me laugh!

You don't even realize how weak you are!

You're just...

You're...

Huh?!

Who are you? Have we met before?

Shut up!

Now that I'm a monster, you can take

the full course of pain dealt by the great Bakuzan!

Art of Darkness Hell-Killer!

Demon-Weeper Low Kick!

You guys, too?

It's impressive that you didn't get knocked over by that blow,

but I know you're regretting your actions, now that you see how powerful I am!

Bear-Killer Mid Kick!

He's protecting those guys who are passed out?

Wait... You need to protect yourself!

Carnage Punch!

If you want to apologize for what you did to me during our match, now's the time!

How boring. Looks like you've lost your mind.

I'll just finish you now!

You and those insects next to you can all be crushed in bits!

Hell-Bringin' Hand Chop!

Nope. Can't remember who you are.

What the hell was this guy's problem?

Oh, well.

Man, you must've been through hell.

After you won the tournament, too.

Anyway, I defeated the monster, so keep up the good work.

R-Right...

Thanks for saving me.

H-Hey, who are you really?

I'm Saitama. A hero.

Saitama? So you entered the tournament under a false name?

Oh, shit.

Why did you enter?

Is this some plan that the Hero Association came up with?

No... I just wanted to experience martial arts.

There's the prize money, too.

There's this hero hunter going around lately,

and I heard he was a martial arts expert, so I got curious.

I see... So it was a strategy to deal with him.

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a strategy...

I just happened to get my hands on an entry ticket.

To be more specific...

I was bored.

You were bored?

But I'm alive, thanks to you.

I should've shown up sooner.

Hey, Saitama.

You shouldn't go outside.

Members of some organization

called the Monster Association are wreaking havoc.

For real?

Yeah. Apparently, they have the ability to turn humans into monsters.

That's what happened to the guy you just defeated.

Remember Bakuzan, from the second round?

That was him?

I don't really remember every single guy I punch.

Anyway, it's really dangerous right now, so you should just stay put.

I'm sure Goketsu is nearby, too.

Goketsu?

Yeah, there was another really dangerous monster.

He basically handled me like I was a baby.

There's no way that strength was fair.

I need to go back as soon as my repairs are finished.

I know it was a surprise attack, but that monster defeated me in a single blow.

I can't let that thing run free.

I need to get the Class S heroes together

and get Master Saitama to help, as well.

We'll take him down together!

He's that strong?

Even if we meticulously plan and prepare, I'm not sure we can defeat him.

I see.

So, where'd this monster go?

Huh? Well, he's over there...

Oh, so that's what that loud noise was.

I'll be right back.

H-Hey! Wait a second!

You heard what I just told you, right? I just warned you!

Yeah, I heard you. So what?

You still don't get it?

He's also a former top-class martial artist!

He's not some normal guy! He's going to kill you!

Ah, so he's a martial arts expert.

That works out great. I wasn't actually satisfied yet.

H-Hey. You're hurt, aren't you?

Don't push yourself.

I'm not letting go! I can't let the person who saved my life just die!

I couldn't stop him!

After I just... After I finally met a true hero!

He's not supposed to die here!

He was supposed to save many, many more lives!

Huh?

Oh, yeah. I forgot one thing.

Could you keep the fact that I lied to enter this competition a secret?

Was Goketsu tough, at least?

I mean, he still only took one punch, so I couldn't tell the difference.

There's something that I forgot to ask you.

What?

I don't know if it'll help me get over my fear, but I have a goal now.

Do you think I can become a hero, too?

No idea.

Huh?

But, I mean...

I was able to become one, so I think anyone probably can.

You're supposed to be scared at first.

That's how I was, too, before I got way too strong.

A hero who's too strong...

That's great.

Can I ask you one more question, Saitama?

Sure.

Will you make me your disciple?

Absolutely not.

Damn it... I can't fight him effectively because he's covered in spikes.

What am I supposed to...

Prisoner! Don't punch him with your bare hands!

Use the steel ball attached to your leg!

Hit him with that!

Thank you for all your passionate cheers, fiery youth!

I'll go up there to kiss you all later, so make sure you just stay on the roof!

It's no use... He can't hear us.

Is there really a reason he has to fight naked?

Ah, the young men cheering me on, despite putting themselves in danger...

I will not let your love go to waste!

Love...

I see.

I get it now.

If I just give him all my love and take in all the pain...

There's no need to be afraid anymore!

Angel Hug!

Is it me, or is he staring at us really intently... covered in blood?

Hello, this is Puri Puri Prisoner.

What?

My honeys have been taken from our sweet home?

Where is that monster right now?

They disappeared?

Yeah... They all suddenly disappeared about 30 minutes ago.

They suddenly started wreaking havoc, then suddenly disappeared?

What are they trying to do?

Damn it. I can't believe I missed something so important.

All the other heroes were fighting out here. What the hell was I doing?

I can't call myself a hero if I don't defeat monsters.

No, wait.

It's not like I'm fighting monsters because I want to be called a hero.

I feel like I'm forgetting something very important.

Like why I became a hero...

I started this because I was interested in it, right?

But lately, even after joining the Hero Association, I'm still bored.

The hero hunter piqued my interest a bit.

That's also why I entered that martial arts tournament.

But fighting with Suiryu and the others,

and even with that super martial arts monster, didn't make me feel anything.

I didn't gain anything from it.

Saitama?

King.

You sure it's okay for you to be out here?

Yeah. I guess there was some kind of warning, but it's super quiet now.

What's up? You seem really down.

I was just thinking.

I see. But you're still young, so you shouldn't lose hope.

King...

I mean, it might still grow back. And there are plenty of hair growth formulas...

Wait, wait. That's not even what I'm talking about!

This is a much bigger problem.

Really? Doesn't sound like you.

You're the invincible Saitama.

Apparently, I can't get any stronger.

Huh?

I became too strong.

I don't feel anything, no matter who I fight.

I get nothing from it. There's nothing I can learn from anyone else.

But isn't becoming that strong an amazing feat in itself?

King... If you can't grow anymore,

it also means that you can't enjoy growing anymore, either.

No matter how many monsters I defeat,

deep inside, I'm bored out of my mind.

I never thought being a hero would be so lonely.

You're lonely, Saitama?

Yeah.

Why don't you check out the ballroom dancing school in front of City Z Station?

Huh? Why?

Just make some friends if you're lonely.

Uh, that's not the issue here.

Why not?

Why not? Because... I'm not interested.

I mean, I'm not that bored lately.

Then why not take a vacation once things settle down,

for a change of pace?

Vacation?

I can't think of anywhere I really want to go.