Duel is the original reworked form of the 197th One-Punch Man chapter, placed in the Ninjas Arc. It centers on the opening exchange between Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash and the sudden arrival of their former seniors from the Ninja Village.
Summary
Sonic and Flash begin trading blows in their long-awaited match. Before the bout can run its course, the Heavenly Ninja Party breaks in on the two. Faced with these senior fighters, the pair of rivals set their own grudge aside and choose instead to fight side by side against the intruders.
Key Events
The clash between Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash gets underway. Their older peers, the Heavenly Ninja Party, interrupt the fight. The two ninjas then agree to join forces and turn on their upperclassmen together.
Notes
Given the title Duel, this earliest reworked version released online on November 30, 2023 with eighteen pages, sharing its cover between Flashy Flash and Speed-o'-Sound Sonic. It maps to Chapter 116 of the webcomic. A later current edition replaced it, and a second reworked edition also exists. The surrounding entries in this line are The Place Where Dreams End before it and Habit after it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Chapter 197 (Retconned), 'Duel'?
Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash begin their long-awaited duel, but the Heavenly Ninja Party breaks in before the fight can run its course, and the two rivals set their grudge aside to fight the intruders together.
Who interrupts the Sonic and Flash duel in Chapter 197 (Retconned)?
The Heavenly Ninja Party, a group of senior fighters from the Ninja Village, interrupts the duel between Sonic and Flash.
When did Chapter 197 (Retconned) release?
This original reworked version of Chapter 197 released online on November 30, 2023 with eighteen pages.
Whose likenesses share the cover of Chapter 197 (Retconned)?
The cover of this edition of Chapter 197 is shared between Flashy Flash and Speed-o'-Sound Sonic.
What chapter follows Chapter 197 (Retconned)?
Chapter 197 (Retconned), Duel, is followed by Chapter 198 (Retconned), titled Habit.
Sources & Information
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