One-Punch Man has delivered one of the greatest chapters in the franchise’s history after startling fans with some unexpected twists in the final chapters. Nothing about the climactic encounter between Saitama and Wolfdog was what readers expected, and instead, the plot progressed at such a rapid pace that even die-hard fans found themselves absolutely enjoying it. For this reason, many readers of One Punch Man are familiar with the plot. An original webcomic, written and drawn by Yusuke Murata, has been reworked into a digital manga and now serves as the basis for Murata’s stunning artwork.
Despite the fact that the webcomic has mostly been put on hold, the digital comic adaption has largely maintained close to the source material. For the most part, webcomic readers (and those who aren’t frightened of spoilers) know what to expect, at least until this point in the story’s development. This is the finest thing that could have occurred to the series after Chapter 164 when the digital comics entirely divorce from their webcomic counterparts in terms of storyline continuity. The wolf king, a former hero hunter who has been granted with immense strength by God, confronts the gathered S-class heroes in the opening moments of episode 166. Readers expect a struggle between a werewolf and an S-class hero after Saitama is knocked out cold in chapter 165 by an attack from the werewolf.
Instead, Saitama emerges as nonchalant as ever and finishes the fight with ease. This fight begins with the 1st-tier S-class hero Blast (whose identity has been a secret since his debut in this comic), who joins the fray and is brutally murdered by Garou after a failed attempt by Genos (also known as Demon Cyborg). First time in the manga, Saitama is shown to be really saddened by the loss of one of his closest friends and students. For a variety of reasons, this chapter stands out among the rest.
First and foremost, comics are clearly heading in a different route than webcomics. As a result, viewers can observe the evolution or resolution of a plot that has been teased for a long time, such as the mystery behind the explosion, God, and potentially even the secret of Saitama’s ability. It’s not only the narrative, though; this chapter deviates significantly from One Punch Man’s established pattern. This is the first time Saitama has ever shown his adoration. Because of his grief at the death of his best friend and fellow soldier, even he has begun to believe that he is worthy of the title of “hero.” This is the first important development in Saitama’s history since supporters know to never question themselves or overthink things.