Withered Sprout
CharacterWithered Sprout is a Mysterious Being who hid lethal ice powers behind a frail, meek exterior. Rated Tiger-level by the Hero Association yet privately feared as a possible Dragon threat, he ambushed heroes with freezing attacks until Saitama ended him with a single blow.
Appearance
True to the name, Withered Sprout looks like a bean sprout given human shape. He stands short and gaunt, his arms and legs spindly, projecting an impression of feebleness that hides what he can actually do.
Personality
The frailty is entirely an act. Withered Sprout plays the trembling weakling so opponents lower their guard, then drops the pretense the instant he unleashes his real strength. At heart he is a coward who thrives on deceit and ambush, lying freely and striking from behind to cut down heroes who never see the attack coming.
Abilities
Estimated by some observers at Dragon level, Withered Sprout commands a formidable freezing power. A single touch encases his target, and he locked the entire Surly Brothers group and their weapons in ice without effort, downing even the A-Class hero Smile Man. The chill spreads into his surroundings as well, coating the area in frost. His ice gripped Saitama too, though the hero simply shattered it and finished him with one punch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Withered Sprout in One Punch Man?
Withered Sprout is a Mysterious Being who hides lethal ice powers behind a frail, meek appearance resembling a bean sprout given human shape.
What threat level is Withered Sprout?
The Hero Association rates Withered Sprout as Tiger-level, though his freezing power leads some observers to privately suspect he belongs at the more dangerous Dragon level.
What powers does Withered Sprout have?
Withered Sprout commands a formidable ice manipulation ability, encasing targets in ice with a single touch and spreading a chill across his surroundings.
How did Withered Sprout die?
Withered Sprout was killed when Saitama shattered the ice gripping him and finished him with a single punch.
What tactics does Withered Sprout use in battle?
Withered Sprout plays up a trembling, weak appearance to lower his opponents' guard, then drops the act to ambush and freeze heroes who never see the attack coming.
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