The Butterfly and the Back is the 187th online chapter of One-Punch Man, exposing a rigged betting operation run through the Hero Association. When a fixed match against Shiverhuahua goes wrong, Saitama ends it in one blow and decides to wager on himself.
Summary
A hidden truth about the Hero Association comes to light: the organization has been running a betting racket built around its heroes, and certain matchups are quietly fixed to boost the take. To rig one such wager, the hero Mad Devil Yankee is cast in the role of a hopeless underdog and sent out to bring down the monster Shiverhuahua.
Key Events
The scheme unravels when Shiverhuahua proves far tougher than the organizers expected. With Mad Devil Yankee on the brink of defeat, Saitama steps in and erases the creature in an instant. Learning the odds that had been set against him, an irritated Saitama decides to bet on himself, though the gamble does not pan out the way he hoped.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What secret about the Hero Association is revealed in Chapter 187 (Online)?
In Chapter 187 (Online), The Butterfly and the Back, it is revealed that the Hero Association runs a betting racket built around its heroes, with certain matchups quietly fixed to boost profits. The hero Mad Devil Yankee is cast as a hopeless underdog and sent to fight the monster Shiverhuahua as part of one such fixed bet.
How does Saitama get involved in the fixed match in Chapter 187 (Online)?
In Chapter 187 (Online), The Butterfly and the Back, Shiverhuahua proves far tougher than the organizers of the fixed bet expected, leaving Mad Devil Yankee on the brink of defeat. Saitama steps in and erases the monster in a single instant.
Does Saitama's bet on himself pay off in Chapter 187 (Online)?
No. In Chapter 187 (Online), after learning the odds set against him, an irritated Saitama decides to bet on himself, but the gamble does not turn out the way he hoped.
What arc does Chapter 187 (Online) belong to?
Chapter 187 (Online), The Butterfly and the Back, belongs to the Neo Heroes Introduction Arc. VIZ Media publishes it under the title Butterfly Stands Firm.
What chapter comes before and after Chapter 187 (Online)?
Chapter 187 (Online), The Butterfly and the Back, follows Turning Point and leads into Appraisal.
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