Specially Strengthened Students
CharacterA hand-picked squad of Neo Heroes who put their bodies through brutal conditioning under Superalloy Darkshine's coaching. Bulked up on muscle-building supplements, they train harder than their mentor judges safe, a recklessness that eventually turns against him.
Appearance
The group is made up of powerfully built, athletic men carrying substantial muscle. They dress in identical workout gear and down special drinks meant to pile on mass at high speed.
Personality
Their drive borders on the reckless, as they gulp mass-building formulas between grueling sessions and bristle at any hint of caution. When Darkshine holds them back from a real fight, they read it as cowardice and round on the very coach who has been training them.
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History
Inside the Neo Heroes headquarters the students drill without pause, and Darkshine grows uneasy watching them balloon in size far too quickly for their own good, convinced the process has become dangerous. When staff arrive to send them into a city battle, he objects that they are nowhere near ready; the students brand him a coward and leave with the handlers anyway.
Darkshine later heads outside, rescues Protein Shaker from The Organization's robot invaders, and meets the students once more. This time they are clad in battle suits with their minds commandeered. His confidence recovered, Darkshine confronts the controlled squad and defeats them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Specially Strengthened Students in One Punch Man?
The Specially Strengthened Students are a hand picked squad of Neo Heroes who undergo brutal physical conditioning under Superalloy Darkshine's coaching. They bulk up rapidly on muscle building supplements as part of their training.
Who trains the Specially Strengthened Students?
Superalloy Darkshine trains the Specially Strengthened Students at the Neo Heroes headquarters. He eventually grows uneasy watching them gain muscle mass too quickly to be safe.
Why did the Specially Strengthened Students turn against Superalloy Darkshine?
When Superalloy Darkshine objected that the Specially Strengthened Students were not ready for a real city battle, they branded him a coward and left with the handlers anyway. Their reckless drive left them unwilling to accept his caution.
What happens to the Specially Strengthened Students after leaving Neo Heroes headquarters?
The Specially Strengthened Students are outfitted with battle suits and have their minds taken over by The Organization. Superalloy Darkshine later confronts the mind controlled squad and defeats them.
Are the Specially Strengthened Students only in the webcomic?
Yes, the Specially Strengthened Students are exclusive to the One Punch Man webcomic, first appearing in Chapter 131. They are not featured in the manga or anime.
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