The online-numbered 157th chapter of One-Punch Man, titled Bad Boys, throws Garou against Sage Centipede while Saitama erases Evil Ocean Water, driving the Hero Hunter and Metal Bat into an uneasy alliance to shield a helicopter carrying Tareo.
Summary
The rise of Sage Centipede and Evil Ocean Water horrifies Sekingar, Needle Star, and Mizuki, who all want distance from the twin threats. Garou's combos land well against the centipede, stunning it, until he spots Tareo aboard a helicopter and taunts the monster to draw its focus. Sage Centipede senses the boy matters to Garou and warns him to hold still, threatening to down the aircraft with Evil Ocean Water's Great Oceanic Cannon. It then hammers Garou with its Centipede Grand March while the water beast joins the barrage, sending him flying.
Racing toward the sea, Saitama leaps at Evil Ocean Water and lands a Serious Punch that wipes it out and cleaves the ocean apart, baffling Sage Centipede. With the carrier Gotz Okkie exposed and no footing to lift it, Saitama rides its deck like a surfboard to escape the tsunami. Believing the water beast beaten, Sage Centipede chases the helicopter carrying Tareo and Waganma, with a recovered Garou in pursuit and Metal Bat pouncing onto the creature.
Garou and Metal Bat collide mid-chase, startled to meet again. When a news helicopter draws the centipede's ire, Metal Bat blocks an antenna strike while Garou boards it and scares the crew into fleeing. Metal Bat notes that Garou attacked the monster and saved the aircraft, seeming more level-headed than in his human days. Garou answers that he means to show the world his terror and that they must buy time for the rescue chopper, and after bickering over who plays decoy, the two agree to fight together. At the Hero Association Hospital, Suiryu and Suiko watch on television, with Suiryu convinced Garou has no intent to harm the people aboard.
Key Events
Sage Centipede uses Tareo's helicopter as leverage against Garou. Saitama destroys Evil Ocean Water with a Serious Punch and surfs the Gotz Okkie to dodge the resulting wave. Garou and Metal Bat reunite, protect a news helicopter and the rescue chopper, and reluctantly team up against Sage Centipede as Suiryu and Suiko watch the broadcast.
Notes
This installment uses online numbering under the title Bad Boys and released on February 10, 2022 within the Monster Association Arc. It has no webcomic counterpart. Garou and Metal Bat share the cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the online-numbered Chapter 157 of One-Punch Man titled?
The online-numbered Chapter 157 of One-Punch Man is titled "Bad Boys," released February 10, 2022 in the Monster Association Arc.
How does Saitama defeat Evil Ocean Water in this chapter?
In Chapter 157 (Online), Saitama leaps at Evil Ocean Water and destroys it with a single Serious Punch, an impact powerful enough to cleave the ocean apart.
Why does Sage Centipede threaten the helicopter carrying Tareo?
In Chapter 157 (Online), Sage Centipede senses that Tareo matters to Garou and threatens to shoot down the helicopter carrying him with Evil Ocean Water's Great Oceanic Cannon to force Garou to hold still.
How do Garou and Metal Bat end up working together in this chapter?
Garou and Metal Bat reunite mid-chase in Chapter 157 (Online) and, after some bickering, agree to team up to protect a news helicopter and the rescue chopper from Sage Centipede.
Who is watching the fight on television in Chapter 157 (Online)?
At the Hero Association Hospital, Suiryu and Suiko watch the broadcast of the fight in Chapter 157 (Online), with Suiryu convinced Garou has no intention of harming the people aboard the helicopters.
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