Genbu
CharacterGenbu is a divine beast serving the entity known as God, rated at the rare Dragon or higher disaster level. Modeled on the Black Tortoise of Chinese myth, this tortoise-serpent hybrid tore into Earth alongside Byakko before Blast and Empty Void cut its rampage short.
Appearance
The creature takes the form of an enormous shelled beast, its tortoise frame fused together with the winding coils of a serpent.
Personality
What little the story reveals about Genbu centers on its total devotion to the master it calls God, a loyalty that defines its entire purpose. The instant it reached Earth, the beast turned savage, ripping through everything nearby without pause.
Abilities
Ranked at a Dragon or higher threat, Genbu counts among the most fearsome beings the manga introduces, standing well above ordinary Dragon-class dangers. Its layered, shell-covered anatomy points to heavy defensive endurance, while its sheer bulk implies crushing physical power. From its mouth it can spit concentrated bursts of energy strong enough to flatten whole districts, and it can open rifts between realms to cross from the Gap in Spacetime into the human world.
When it and Byakko surfaced during Blast's absence and began razing city blocks, the pair were stopped almost at once. Empty Void's Dimension Slash and Blast's Giga Gravity Blow struck the two down together and hurled their remains back across dimensions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is Genbu?
Genbu is rated at a Dragon or higher disaster level, making it one of the most fearsome beings in One Punch Man; it can spit concentrated energy bursts strong enough to flatten whole districts and open rifts between realms.
Is Genbu Chinese or Japanese?
Genbu is modeled on the Black Tortoise of Chinese mythology, though it appears as a Divine Beast in the Japanese manga and anime One Punch Man.
What is Genbu the god of?
Within One Punch Man, Genbu is not a god in its own right; it is a Divine Beast that serves the powerful entity known as God, styled after the Black Tortoise of Chinese myth.
What happens to Genbu in One Punch Man?
Genbu and its fellow Divine Beast Byakko begin razing city blocks on Earth, but they are struck down almost immediately by Empty Void's Dimension Slash and Blast's Giga Gravity Blow.
Who does Genbu serve in One Punch Man?
Genbu serves the entity known as God, acting as one of God's Divine Beasts alongside Byakko.
Sources & Information
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