Karma is the 197th installment of the One-Punch Man manga and falls within the Ninjas Arc. In this current online edition, a written challenge from Speed-o'-Sound Sonic finds its way to Flashy Flash, while Saitama sets out to track the fast fighter down and settle things with a beating.
Summary
The chapter opens as Flashy Flash is handed a duel invitation composed by Speed-o'-Sound Sonic. Away from that thread, Sitch and Blast trade thoughts on Empty Void and on the Ninja Village. Saitama, meanwhile, makes up his mind to seek Sonic out and thrash him. By the closing pages, Flash has reached the spot where Sonic waits and stands prepared for the clash to come.
Key Events
Sonic's challenge letter is delivered to Flashy Flash, framing the coming showdown between the two former ninja pupils. Blast and Sitch hold a conversation touching on Empty Void and the Ninja Village. Saitama resolves to go after Sonic himself. The installment ends with Flash arriving at Sonic's location, both fighters poised to begin.
Notes
Titled Karma, this chapter released online on February 13, 2025 with sixteen pages and carries Fubuki on its cover. It draws in part from Chapter 115 of the original webcomic. Within the run it follows the entry titled Ninja Village and leads into The Way You Are Now. Two earlier reworked editions exist, catalogued as the retconned and second retconned versions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One-Punch Man Chapter 197, 'Karma'?
Speed-o'-Sound Sonic sends Flashy Flash a duel invitation, Blast and Sitch discuss Empty Void and the Ninja Village, and Saitama decides to hunt Sonic down himself. The chapter ends with Flash arriving at Sonic's location, ready for their clash.
When did One-Punch Man Chapter 197 (Online) release?
This current online edition of Chapter 197, titled Karma, released on February 13, 2025 with sixteen pages.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 197 (Online)?
Fubuki appears on the cover of this edition of Chapter 197.
Is Chapter 197 (Online) the only version of this chapter?
No, Chapter 197 (Online) is the current edition of the story; two earlier reworked editions of the same chapter exist, catalogued as the retconned and second retconned versions.
What chapter comes before Chapter 197 (Online)?
Chapter 197 (Online), Karma, follows Chapter 196 (Online), Ninja Village, and leads into The Way You Are Now.
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