Catch & Smash
Manga ChapterA special One-Punch Man side story bundled with the Hero Encyclopedia, in which a chance meeting with a philosophical fisherman leaves Saitama pondering rivalry, right before Speed-o'-Sound Sonic ambushes him with predictably painful results.
Summary
Hunting a monster through K-City's Nature Park, Saitama crosses paths with a fisherman and gets drawn into a brief chat about the man's outlook, which favors letting an opponent grow strong so a rematch can happen later. The fisherman soon reels in The King of the Lake, only for the catch to be devoured by Lord Great White, the final surviving member of the Seafolk. Saitama disposes of the sea monster without effort and the two go their separate ways.
Key Events
Walking home, Saitama turns the fisherman's ideas over in his head and tries fitting them onto his own hero work, admitting he lacks a worthy rival of his own. On cue, Speed-o'-Sound Sonic materializes and demands a duel. The assassin throws down a Smokescreen Shuriken, then swings around to land a Wind Blade Kick from the rear. Blinded and groping for his sight, Saitama's stray elbow catches Sonic square in the groin. The ninja limps off in agony while Saitama muses on whether that counted as catch and release.
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Notes
The chapter shipped with the Hero Encyclopedia and remains untranslated by VIZ Media because that companion book has never been localized. It originally carried the name Sense when first published. A voiced adaptation exists on the One-Punch Man Maji Drama CD Vol. 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the One Punch Man side story "Catch & Smash"?
"Catch & Smash" follows Saitama's chance meeting with a philosophical fisherman in K-City's Nature Park, right before Speed-o'-Sound Sonic ambushes him with predictably painful results.
What does the fisherman talk to Saitama about in "Catch & Smash"?
The fisherman shares his outlook that an opponent should be allowed to grow strong so a rematch can happen later, which leaves Saitama pondering the idea of rivalry on his walk home.
What happens to the King of the Lake in "Catch & Smash"?
The fisherman reels in the King of the Lake, but the catch is immediately devoured by Lord Great White, the last surviving member of the Seafolk, whom Saitama then disposes of without effort.
How does Saitama defeat Speed-o'-Sound Sonic in "Catch & Smash"?
After Sonic blinds him with a Smokescreen Shuriken and lands a Wind Blade Kick from behind, Saitama's stray elbow accidentally catches Sonic square in the groin, sending the ninja limping off in agony.
Has "Catch & Smash" been officially translated by Viz Media?
No, "Catch & Smash" remains untranslated by Viz Media because it shipped with the One-Punch Man Hero Encyclopedia, a companion book that has never been localized.
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