One-Punch Man (ワンパンマン)

STRATEGY MEETING

STRATEGY MEETING Just when we thought damage to the city would be inevitable

STRATEGY MEETING a powerful attack pulverized that giant creature.

a powerful attack pulverized that giant creature.

So you're saying Centichoro disappeared without a trace?

It's hard to believe, but this is a feat only King could pull off.

We are incredibly lucky to have King as our ally.

As for the Hero Hunter, I hear Silverfang failed to capture him.

What do you plan to do about this, Sitch?

If he continues to hunt heroes like this

the Hero Association will cease to function.

You must no longer view Garou as a human, but as a monster.

The next time he appears...

He will be categorized as threat level Dragon

and an emergency alert must be issued.

But in reality, he's still a human, right?

Could any normal person actually

stand up to our Class-S heroes barehanded?

Just think about it.

Maybe the strategy's the problem?

"Our" Class-S heroes?

Even at this stage

he is treating this as some kind of business.

It was unexpected that Silverfang failed to finish off Garou

but he did manage to leave him severely injured.

At least this means Garou likely won't bolster

the Monster Association's forces.

If nothing else, we can count that as a win.

Get Blast over here! Blast, I say!

He's a top-ranker, but he's not doing anything at all, is he?

It's impossible to give Blast orders.

He only operates as a hero voluntarily.

He refuses to be bound by anyone and dislikes drawing attention

so even in the registry, his identity is undisclosed.

But that's because we believe he's worthy of this special treatment.

However, if humanity really needs help

I'm sure he'll take action.

What do you mean?!

That time is now! A monster abducted my son!

It's been 24 hours since then.

Why haven't you attacked?

I give you my word. We will save your son.

And you are...?

I'll be commanding this rescue operation.

My name is Sekingal.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Huh?

What operation?

I'll just sweep in and take care of things in no time.

Do we know where the hideout is?

Child Emperor is working at full speed on it right now.

I have surveillance robots probing Centichoro's underground route.

But the area is huge... we have three days, right?

We only have two days left.

Ugh... No sleep for me!

The hideout is somewhere in City Z's ghost town, right?

KABOOM Shall I just wipe it out?

KABOOM

KABOOM We must tread carefully since there is a hostage.

Sounds like a pain in the neck.

If they hadn't done that they'd have no chance against me.

The monsters must be afraid of me.

The opponents are pretty formidable.

Yeah, whatever.

Did you call us here just to give us that warning?

Actually yesterday...

Drive Knight forcibly continued the investigation on his own.

He ignored our warnings and entered the ghost town ahead of us.

Why would he go alone?!

He's never lost a battle, so he must've been confident.

But since last night

we haven't been able to pick up a signal from his transmitter.

I think it's safe to assume that Drive Knight has been defeated.

I don't care either way.

You'd better hurry up and assemble your team.

Who's left?

The Monster Association gave us a three-day ultimatum.

We still have time.

As soon as the other heroes are ready, they will rush over too.

Still on standby? What's going on?

A child is being held hostage?

You didn't know about that, Atomic Samurai?

You also reek of blood.

Since yesterday, I've been scouring mountains and caves

looking for hidden monsters and slashing 'em up, left, and right.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find

the Monster Association's hideout though.

Yeah, makes sense.

I hear the Monster Association's hideout is in the ghost town.

What?! We know that much?

Well, fighting head-on at the hideout sounds easy enough.

I suggest we all get some rest till then.

- Okay. - I'm going to take a shower.

Oh my!

I heard the assault team would be made up of an elite few, but...

For some reason, there are some here who don't fit the bill.

This is not a picnic.

How about we refrain from bringing our fun friends, Atomic Samurai?

I'd like the small fry to stick to fighting other small fry.

You got that?

It wouldn't be so bad if they just die

but what if they're taken as hostages or used as human shields?

That would be a major hassle.

If that ever happens

can you give them the orders to commit harakiri?

Hey, take it easy, Mr. Handsome...

Amai Mask, are you on the team?

Of course. Those monsters interrupted my concert.

I see. My disciples are tough, you know.

I'll tell them to protect the pretty boy idol

when he gets in trouble.

So relax.

In trouble?

I can't believe there are people

who still doubt my combat abilities.

I only stay in Class A because it's easier to oversee everything.

I can move up to Class S at any time.

Mm, let's see now.

To put it simply, so an imbecile can understand...

I'm stronger than you.

Hm? Oh yeah?

Master! Keep your cool!

Warden, you sure I can just walk right out the front door?

This is an extra-legal measure.

Let me remind you that

every time you've broken out of prison to do hero work

that's all been illegal activity.

I don't like how the Hero Association

gives a guy like you preferential treatment.

But just this once, I can't afford to say that.

There was a single cat-like monster

who turned some of the prisoners into monsters and took them away.

Many officers who fought back lost their lives.

You're a hero out there, aren't you?

Isn't that right, boss of the prisoners?

Get revenge for us!

Leave it to me.

I'll make them pay dearly

for wrecking this place while I was gone.

Hang on, Boss!

I knitted a sweater for you.

Please wear it if you like.

Thank you. This will give me courage.

Hey.

You mind leaving the room?

I can't focus with you all staring at me.

Metal Knight.

I know you're pretending not to be there. Please answer.

What...?

I feel like I'm wasting a lot of time and effort.

I'm sure you've figured out where the hideout is by now, right?

Please tell me. We're running out of time.

Are you going to let the hostage die?

By not telling you, the hostage might die.

But if I do tell you

I bring death to not only the hostage, but to all of you.

I will make a rational choice based on justice.

There's another option.

You can join the operation.

What are you so afraid of?

What is the state of your machine body right now?

If it has been destroyed, which monster did that to you and how?

Monster King Orochi.

It was just one strike.

The arm I used to guard myself was destroyed.

Even the self-destruction device was disabled.

It's not the Monster Association I'm afraid of...

Evil powers are

watching for their chance to take over the world.

When humanity's defenses become weak

they'll strike all at once to take everything.

Be careful.

Don't trust anyone around you.

If you want to enforce justice do it alone.

Build up your strength...

And save it for the right time, Child Emperor.

The Hero Association is useless.

Listen up, all of you!

Even as I speak

my son is trembling in fear as he waits for help.

Head over to the abandoned area of City Z immediately

and find the Monsters' hideout!

And rescue my son!

The battle suits you are wearing

are secret weapons obtained from special channels.

The performance of these suits

easily surpass the power of any professional hero.

NARINKI PRIVATE FORCE

NARINKI PRIVATE FORCE Make full use of your battle suits

NARINKI PRIVATE FORCE

NARINKI PRIVATE FORCE and exterminate every single monster you encounter.

and exterminate every single monster you encounter.

I'll pay whatever you name for the success fee!

Bring back Waganma alive

and you will live in luxury for generations to come!

Go!!

I'm pretty sure it's that small building.

I got you cornered!

The Blizzard Bunch has been wiped out.

Well, half of it is my sister's fault.