Catch is the retconned 209th chapter of the One-Punch Man manga, part of the Ninjas Arc. Saitama rescues Blast and his allies from Empty Void's Dimensional Slash, and a failed merge lets Blast peer into Void's hidden memories.
Summary
This retconned chapter, titled Catch, continues the Ninjas Arc as Empty Void asserts control over the fight and overwhelms Blast. The tide only turns when an unexpected ally steps in.
Key Events
Saitama arrives in time to shield Blast, Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, and Flashy Flash from Void's Dimensional Slash. Desperate to halt his foe, Blast attempts to fuse with Void, but the effort collapses. In the fleeting instant their minds overlap, Blast catches sight of Void's memories and learns whose hand Void grasped in the vision conjured by the mysterious cube.
Notes
The chapter came out on November 28, 2024, filling twenty-one online pages and partly adapting webcomic Chapter 118. Saitama appears on its cover, and its retconned label reflects a later reworking of this stretch of the narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chapter does Saitama catch in Dimensional Slash?
Saitama arrives just in time to shield Blast, Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, and Flashy Flash from Empty Void's Dimensional Slash in Chapter 209 (Retconned), titled Catch.
What does Blast attempt with Empty Void in Chapter 209 (Retconned)?
Blast attempts to fuse with Empty Void in Chapter 209 (Retconned), but the effort collapses before it can succeed.
What does Blast glimpse during the failed merge in Chapter 209 (Retconned)?
In the brief instant their minds overlap, Blast catches sight of Empty Void's memories and learns whose hand Void grasped in a vision conjured by a mysterious cube.
What arc is Chapter 209 (Retconned) part of?
Chapter 209 (Retconned) continues the Ninjas Arc of the One-Punch Man manga.
When was Chapter 209 (Retconned) released?
Chapter 209 (Retconned) came out on November 28, 2024, and fills twenty-one online pages.
Sources & Information
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