Confidence
Manga ChapterConfidence is a comedic bonus chapter released with Volume 17 of One-Punch Man. It picks up after Speed-o'-Sound Sonic swallows a Monster Cell, tracking the ninja's mistaken conviction that he has evolved into a powerful monster when he has really just endured a rough night.
Summary
Having consumed a Monster Cell, Sonic spends the entire night wracked with diarrhea. Once the ordeal finally passes, he concludes that his body has been fundamentally remade, even though his outward appearance has not changed at all.
Key Events
Sonic nurses bitter feelings toward Gale Wind and Hellfire Flame for never warning him of the side effect, then sets the grudge aside since joining the Monster Association was never his intention. Sensing a lighter, stronger frame, he brims with self-assurance and vows he will need time to master his supposed new form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Sonic eat a Monster Cell?
Yes. In the Confidence bonus chapter, Speed-o'-Sound Sonic consumes a Monster Cell and spends the entire night suffering from severe diarrhea as a result.
Why does Sonic think he has transformed into a monster in the Confidence chapter?
After enduring a rough night from the Monster Cell, Sonic feels lighter and concludes his body has been fundamentally remade, even though his outward appearance never changes at all.
Who does Sonic blame for not warning him about the Monster Cell's side effects?
In the Confidence chapter, Sonic nurses bitter feelings toward Gale Wind and Hellfire Flame for never warning him about the side effects of the Monster Cell, though he sets the grudge aside since joining the Monster Association was never his intention.
What is the joke behind the Confidence chapter's title?
The joke in Confidence is that Sonic's supposed monstrous transformation is really just the result of shedding two kilograms overnight, which he mistakes for a fundamental physical change.
Which volume of One-Punch Man includes the Confidence bonus chapter?
Confidence was released with Volume 17 of One-Punch Man on August 3, 2018, and its story was also adapted into the anime as Episode 25.
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