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Abandoned Masses

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The Abandoned Masses are an infamous band of killers set on thinning out the world's population. Regarded as a rival to the Ninja Village, their reputation for danger once had ninja instructors warning their trainees to steer well clear of them.

Type: Villain group
Kanji: 廃界の衆
Rival: Ninja Village
Headquarters: Unknown
Webcomic Debut: Chapter 130
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Overview

The Abandoned Masses are a dreaded collective of mass murderers whose aim is to cut down the population of the world. They are understood to stand as a direct rival to the Ninja Village, occupying the same shadowy corner of the setting.

Details about the group remain scarce, with much of their menace conveyed through reputation rather than direct appearances.

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Role

The group's fearsome standing is rooted in the past. So great was the threat they posed that the Ninja Village Leader and those under him instructed every trainee to avoid the Abandoned Masses no matter what, treating any encounter with them as something to escape rather than face.

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Notable Members

During the Neo Heroes Uprising Arc, an intruder slipped into the Hero Association headquarters and left a message claiming the Abandoned Masses were lying in wait among the ruins of the Ninja Village. Flashy Flash was sent to confront them, suspecting the group was trying to build a name for itself and seize control of the underworld now that the Heavenly Ninja Party had been wiped out. Beyond this, no specific members of the organization are known.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Abandoned Masses in One-Punch Man?

The Abandoned Masses are an infamous band of mass murderers dedicated to reducing the world's population, treated as a direct rival to the Ninja Village.

Why did the Ninja Village warn its trainees about the Abandoned Masses?

The Abandoned Masses were considered so dangerous that the Ninja Village Leader instructed every trainee to avoid them entirely rather than risk a confrontation.

Who confronted the Abandoned Masses during the Neo Heroes Uprising Arc?

Flashy Flash was sent to confront the Abandoned Masses after an intruder left a message claiming the group was hiding among the ruins of the Ninja Village, suspecting they wanted to seize control of the underworld.

When did the Abandoned Masses first appear in One-Punch Man?

The Abandoned Masses debuted in the webcomic in Chapter 130, though details about the group remain scarce beyond their fearsome reputation.

Are any specific members of the Abandoned Masses known?

No specific members of the Abandoned Masses have been identified; the group's menace is conveyed mostly through reputation rather than named individuals.

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