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Chapter 12

Manga ChapterCh. 12

The twelfth chapter, Paradise Group, introduces Hammerhead's bald terrorists as they blunder toward Zeniru's mansion, run over Mumen Rider, and draw both Saitama and Speed-o'-Sound Sonic into the mess.

Kanji: 桃源団
Title: Paradise Group
Volume: 2
Webcomic: Chapter 12
Next Chapter: Chapter 13 (Speed)
Pages Online: 28
Pages Volume: 28
Release Date: August 29, 2012
Anime Episode: Episode 4
Tonari Number: 12
Viz Media Title: The Paradisers
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Summary

Hammerhead, who heads the Paradise Group, delivers a rant about how labor is a curse and only the willing should ever have to work. When a follower points out that nobody is listening, he decides to prove their resolve by flattening the home of the tycoon Zeniru. Wearing stolen battle suits, the gang demolishes a skyscraper in a single strike, only to learn from one henchman that they hit the wrong building and Zeniru's mansion lies further up the road. As they set off again, the hero Mumen Rider appears to stop them and is swiftly beaten.

The scene cuts to Saitama jolting awake from a strange dream. Flipping on his television, he catches a news segment about Hammerhead and the Paradise Group and pays it no mind while brushing his teeth, until the broadcast notes that the whole gang is bald and warns citizens to beware bald men on the streets. Suddenly invested, Saitama races off to intervene. As the group storms toward Zeniru's estate, the millionaire prepares to flee, but his bodyguard Speed-o'-Sound Sonic appears at his window and promises to handle the terrorists. When the Paradise Group reaches the mansion grounds, Hammerhead halts them partway up the path, and Sonic materializes before them with a death threat. Meanwhile, Saitama grows increasingly annoyed at being mistaken for one of the bald raiders during his own search.

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Key Events

Hammerhead rallies the Paradise Group and levels the wrong skyscraper before heading for Zeniru's mansion. Mumen Rider tries to intervene and is defeated. A TV warning about bald men sends Saitama rushing out, where he is repeatedly mistaken for a gang member. Speed-o'-Sound Sonic reveals himself as Zeniru's bodyguard and confronts the terrorists.

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Notes

This chapter is part of the Paradise Group Arc and was collected in Volume 2. It adapts webcomic chapter 12 and was released on August 29, 2012, later covered in Episode 4 of the anime. Its cover character is Hammerhead. A background detail places books beside the sleeping Saitama, one bearing an image of Mob, the lead of ONE's other manga, Mob Psycho 100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in One Punch Man Chapter 12, Paradise Group?

In Chapter 12, titled Paradise Group, the terrorist Hammerhead leads his bald gang toward the mansion of the tycoon Zeniru, defeats the hero Mumen Rider, and draws in both Saitama and Speed-o'Sound Sonic.

Why does Saitama get involved in Chapter 12?

Saitama rushes out after a TV news broadcast warns citizens to beware of bald men following the Paradise Group's rampage, then finds himself repeatedly mistaken for one of the bald terrorists during his search.

Who confronts the Paradise Group at Zeniru's mansion?

Speed-o'Sound Sonic, revealed as Zeniru's bodyguard, appears at the mansion grounds and threatens to kill the terrorists when the Paradise Group arrives.

What happens to Mumen Rider in Chapter 12?

Mumen Rider tries to stop the Paradise Group as they head toward Zeniru's mansion but is swiftly defeated.

When was Chapter 12 released and what arc is it part of?

Chapter 12, part of the Paradise Group Arc, was released on August 29, 2012, adapts webcomic chapter 12, and was later adapted into Episode 4 of the anime.

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