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Abyss

Manga ChapterCh. 144

The 144th volume chapter of One-Punch Man drops Saitama's group into contact with a voice claiming to be God, brings Blast onto the page, and shows the rear guard buckle as Homeless Emperor ambushes them and Tatsumaki kills Orochi.

Volume: 29
Edition: volume
Webcomic: None
Pages Online: 27
Pages Volume: 28
Release Date: January 25, 2021
Tonari Number: 184
Viz Media Title: Abyss
Previous Chapter: Into the Abyss (Chapter 143)
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Summary

Saitama, Flashy Flash, and Manako stare down into the strange pit and find only darkness, one that even Manako's own light cannot pierce. A voice slips into their minds, apparently belonging to God, and dangles the offer of power. Before anything can come of it, Blast tears open a wormhole and steps through. He explains that touching one of the mysterious cubes is what lets the voice reach them, and that gathering the cubes has become something of a personal pastime for him.

Once the voice confirms Blast's identity, Flashy Flash decides to test the legendary hero and throws his Flash Kicks, all of which Blast slips past with ease. Blast then opens another wormhole to carry the three of them back up to the surface.

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Key Events

On the surface, Child Emperor, Zombieman, and Sweet Mask are holding the rear line during the fight with Psykos and Orochi. Child Emperor, blaming himself for weak command, tries to hand leadership to Zombieman, but Sweet Mask dismisses the idea and brands Zombieman a pseudo-monster he cannot trust. As Zombieman steadies the young inventor, Homeless Emperor erupts from the earth and opens fire. Sweet Mask evades the energy spheres, yet Zombieman absorbs the volley to shield Child Emperor and is left with his body ripped apart.

High above the ruins, Tatsumaki drives an energy spear straight through Orochi, shredding him. The spear bores into the ground and comes to rest close to a mysterious sacrificial altar.

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Notes

Viz Media publishes this installment under the same title, Abyss. The chapter marks Blast's arrival at the pit and his role in explaining the cubes' link to the voice. This is the volume edition; its content corresponds to the online release numbered as the 149th chapter.

A volume bonus page presents an injured Tatsumaki in an almost dancer-like pose, poised and self-assured despite her condition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in One Punch Man Chapter 144, "Abyss"?

Chapter 144 shows Saitama's group encountering a mysterious voice claiming to be God from within a strange pit, and it brings the legendary hero Blast into the story for the first time. On the surface, the rear guard buckles as Homeless Emperor ambushes them and Tatsumaki finally kills Orochi.

How does Blast first appear in the One Punch Man manga?

Blast makes his debut in Chapter 144 when he tears open a wormhole and steps through to the pit where Saitama, Flashy Flash, and Manako are investigating the strange voice. He explains that touching one of the mysterious cubes is what lets the voice reach people, and that collecting the cubes has become a personal pastime of his.

How does Tatsumaki kill Orochi in Chapter 144?

High above the ruins of the battlefield, Tatsumaki drives an energy spear straight through Orochi, shredding him. The spear then bores into the ground and comes to rest close to a mysterious sacrificial altar.

What happens to Zombieman in this chapter?

While holding the rear line with Child Emperor and Sweet Mask, Zombieman absorbs a volley of energy spheres from Homeless Emperor to shield Child Emperor, leaving his body ripped apart.

What is the VIZ Media title for One Punch Man Chapter 144?

VIZ Media publishes this installment under the same title, Abyss. It is the volume edition of the chapter, corresponding to online release number 149.

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