I feel uneasy.
Boy, this place is huge.
Ugh, what is this place? It's so dark and damp.
This place is definitely bad news.
I already knew the Monster Association's hideout was bad news
but this is way creepier than I imagined.
Feels like a monster could attack at any moment.
Hey, King.
RUMBLE RUMBLE
Saitama, where are you?!
- Are you listening to me, King? - Huh?
Even for someone who’s grown too strong
does a dangerous place like this still get your blood pumping?
Too strong?
I doubt that.
There's always someone stronger than you.
Hmm... for the strongest man on Earth, that’s a surprisingly dull thing to say.
Hmph... Is it so selfish to hope that might be true?
As expected. That's how a true warrior should be.
I ought to learn from you.
I DON'T CONSIDER MYSELF A HERO TRAINING? NOT FOR ME (LOL)
TRYING TO CHALLENGE ME? WARNING: DON'T DO IT
TOO STRONG? I DOUBT THAT
Yeah... Well, I'm not lying...
We should split up into two groups from here.
Right, King?
Uh, um... yeah.
Oh. These guys look like they live here.
Hey...
CRASH CRASH CRASH
ULTIMATE LIFEFORM
This chunk of meat...
If we attacked it together
CHOMP CHOMP CRACK CRUNCH
I thought he would be a hearty meal for us...
But he ate everybody!
Yikes!
What the heck are you?
You're just a human...
Stop! Don't eat me. Nooo!
THREAT LEVEL: DRAGON GUMS
Why aren't you moving?
Have you given up?
What's going on?
Superalloy Blackluster. Why are you not fighting back?
Insect God.
When we first met, you told me that...
You're an invincible monster that embodies the power of insects.
That is exactly what I've been striving for.
The ultimate form of insect strength!
Their tough exoskeletons and
their perfectly efficient bodies are impressive...
But the real marvel is that they're almost entirely made of muscle.
And those muscles barely tire
allowing them to stay active for long periods.
That is the perfection I aim for!
I was deeply disappointed that a monster attained it before I did.
But at the same time, I wanted to experience it for myself.
The power worthy of being called the Insect God...
That speed... that terrifying strength...
But...
You're far less impressive than I expected.
And for a so-called insect monster
you lack the black sheen.
What a letdown...
What did you say?
If you think you've grasped my true power you're gravely mistaken—
What a letdown!
STARTLED
This body is nothing more than oversized muscle.
But its performance surpasses yours, Insect God.
And let me warn you.
There are three heroes you must never anger.
The strongest creature on Earth, King.
If you make him angry, the King Engine will roar
RUMBLE RUMBLE
and all evil will be wiped out.
Then there's Tornado, the psychic capable of untold slaughter!
Tick her off, and she'll pulverize you beyond recognition.
Finally, there's me.
Superalloy Blackluster, always gleaming with a dark shine.
Push me too far...
and these muscles start acting on their own.
I see...
You want to know what happens if you anger me?
Even the fists of Garou, the Hero Hunter
who you've all been struggling to defeat, had no effect on me.
My outer shell is an impenetrable armor.
The explosive power of insect muscles is
on a whole different level from you mammals.
In other words, my whole body is a weapon.
I'm going to shred those fake muscles
and feed them to the bugs.
That's reckless.
I'll smash you to bits!!
I told you, that's reckless.
Even I don't know how to inflict a wound on this body.
Hmm.
Unless it's a top-tier monster, my muscles don't get fired up.
Whoa. The ground is shaking hard.
Is someone fighting one of the big shots?
Wow! That's a huge dog!
Oh, I know!
Here you go, doggy.
I'll give you this bone
so take me to the big monster that's making all this noise.
There, there. Good doggy.
Firing at me without warning?
You need to be taught some discipline.
So you're one of the monsters making all this noise?
Sit.
Assault team, are you okay? Respond! What happened?
Damn it. I can't tell what's going on.
Earthquake...? No, a shock wave...?
No high-energy reactions detected in the vicinity...
A shockwave from outside the detection range.
Its power is off the charts.
Which means... that just now was possibly...
Knowing how steadfast Master Saitama is
I wouldn't be surprised if he's already on his way to the hideout.
No way... He took down Pochi with just one punch...?
He still hasn't noticed me.
This is my chance to catch him off guard.
Intense Catstigation!
Hm?
First a dog, now a cat?
My claws! They didn't work!
This guy is bad news.
There's no reason to risk my life for the Monster Association.
I'm outta here, meow!!
Huh? What's his deal?
Oh well, whatever. Guess I'll get going.
That was loud.
Sounds like Pochi's gone quiet up there.
Don't tell me...
Getting worried?
Maybe one of your top monsters got taken out.
So... are you the boss?
Well, well... I'm delighted you've come all the way here.
Welcome to our hideout, Hero...
I figured you were the one I'd have to deal with personally...
Terrible Tornado. The prodigy of supernatural powers.
My name is Gyoro-Gyoro.
I am the strategist of the Monster Association.
And the creator of the new world ruled by monsters.
So basically, you're the boss here, right?
Die.
Is that all you got?
She broke through my barrier?!
Damn it... This could get ugly.
Very well. I won't hold back either.
I'll fight you in my true form!
Tornado! Is this your first time facing a psychic superior than yourself?
Well, have fun.
Super Raging Waves of Gravity.
300 times gravity!
I'll flatten you like a pancake.
Not bad for a high ranker.
Feels pretty good.
But can you apply more pressure on my right shoulder?
I recently changed my pillow and my shoulder's stiff.
Why you...!!
Huh? Oh... huh?
Whoa, wait.
Damn woman!
She's much more powerful than I expected.
She’s leagues above her younger sister...!
Alright, I get it. You're powerful.
But you didn't have to kill me so gruesomely.
You're so cruel, Terrible Tornado.
You're just a lump of meat that feels no pain.
What are you talking about?
Now I'm going to draw out your true form.
Oh no, she saw right through me.
I wasn't ready... to challenge her...
In that case... there is only one option left.
Lord Orochi! Please help me.
Please take this woman down! Lord Orochi!
Orochi? Oh yeah, someone did mention that name.
I may be the commander, but our boss is Monster King Orochi.
Even as the one who created this true monster
I can’t fathom the limits of his boundless power.
It's over for you, Tornado.
Hmm?
Huh...? No one's coming.
Why? That's strange.
I've brainwashed him to never defy my orders.
Maybe he's too busy to come save you.
Maybe he's facing off with some other hero right now.
They're no match for me
but I hear the others are pretty strong too.
W-Wait. Wait just a minute.
Let's calm down and talk this over. Okay?
There's an opponent so powerful he would ignore my plight?
No, that can't be. I'm up against Tornado here!
Hurry up and get over here.
Where did he go?
First, a couple of naked guys, then a dog and a cat.
I was wondering what's coming next...
And now, something utterly absurd shows up.
I live right above here.
I heard some noise, so I went out for a walk to check it out.
That shockwave from earlier...
It was out of the ordinary, so I came to see for myself.
It wasn't even on the watch list.
An unforeseen, formidable presence that could pose a real threat to us...
It must be destroyed now or it could be dangerous.
We? So that means you guys living here
are all in the same group or something?
You're out here talking about threats and danger, but...
I'm the one being attacked here.
I'm just fighting back.
So you're going to attack me, huh?
You're alive, Pochi? Kill this human.
Dang it, I got burnt!
What did you do to Pochi?
I punched it.
How dare you burn my cape.
You're definitely a monster.
So I'm not holding back. You're gonna get a normal punch.
He held back against Pochi...?
No, that wasn't a bluff.
The monster cells within me are roaring.
I see now. So it was him.
That inexplicable presence I sensed...
Goketsu... Centichoro...
The beast rumored to live in the ghost town above.
Neither the Monster Association nor I were responsible.
It was this man!
I haven't been this excited in a long time.
Every monster cell within me senses it.
This man is the perfect sacrifice for my resurrection.
Looks like this will be the final showdown.
I'm interested in you.
The peak of biological strength a human can attain.
How far can it hold up against me?
I'm looking forward to this.
Can you awaken my ego and emotions that were shrouded in a haze?
Through countless sacrifices, I have become the ultimate lifeform.
Under Gyoro-Gyoro
I endured endless fusion and combat experiments with the strongest warriors.
I evolved from a human into an extraordinary monster...
The ultimate being.
Fate led you here as my sacrifice.
Come, fight me like it's a combat experiment
and offer your body to me.
For I am a god whose rebirth was foretold in ancient times
and destined to descend upon this world...
- I am Oroch— - Hey, that's enough.
I'm not interested in you at all.
Don't get all worked up by yourself...
I'm sick of hearing introductions like that. No offense.
King of so-and-so... Ancient weapon so-and-so...
Final evolution so-and-so... So-and-so of the entire universe...
Blah blah blah.
I've dealt with plenty like you before.
So what makes you different from them?
Even if you call yourself the ultimate being...
You're still going down in one punch anyway.
Guess you were just bored.
You got stronger
but you got that confused with reaching your goal.
Bring it on. But I'm not expecting much.
I am destined to become a god!
So in a monster hideout, lightning can come up from underground?
ZAP
What... did you just... do...?
Huh...? Just a normal punch.
So this is...
...fear.
RUMBLE RUMBLE
Split up into two groups, huh?
In that case, I'll follow your lead, Silverfang.
All right, then you can go that way.
What?
That means we'll go this way.
Uh-huh.. Then let's go.
That's not what I meant by "follow your lead."
RUMBLE RUMBLE
Normally, four people should be split up into two groups of two.
That's just common sense.
Why do I have to end up alone?
Oh well. I'll just deal with it.
Until the strong heroes wipe out the enemy
I'll hide my presence and stay out of sight.
Phew...
I'll imagine that I'm a cloud.
No, that sounds too grand. I can't relate to that.
I can be a motionless microorganism that is
unseen, unnoticed, and bothering no one.
That doesn't feel right either.
I'm a being that is close to nothingness
and I just float around.
King?
Huh!?
That hostage kid...?! Why is he in front of me?
I was so scared!
I've been running away all alone this whole time.
There's a monster coming after me from that way.
But now that King is here, I'm safe, right?
Can you protect me?
Carry me on your back and take me to the exit!
No. Well, um... that's... uh...
RUMBLE RUMBLE
That sound. Is that the King Engine?
Um... You don't want me.
It would be wiser to find a different hero.
RUMBLE RUMBLE
Even if you rely on me, I can't be of any help.
If I try to help you, you'll only end up being disappointed.
He already saw through me?
But my disguise was perfect.
RUMBLE RUMBLE
Oh no. I'm screwed.
I'm so scared. Crap.
My transformation is falling apart.
Huh? What happened?
RUMBLE RUMBLE
I'm scared. Help me, Saitama.
Told you so.
I ended it with just one punch again.