Habit is the original reworked form of the 198th One-Punch Man chapter, part of the Ninjas Arc. Its focus rests on the outbreak of fighting as Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash come up against the Heavenly Ninja Party.
Summary
The chapter marks the point where combat erupts, with Sonic and Flash standing together against the Heavenly Ninja Party. What had begun as a private rivalry between the two now widens into a joint struggle against the group of senior ninjas.
Key Events
The battle involving Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, Flashy Flash, and the Heavenly Ninja Party begins.
Notes
Under the title Habit, this earliest reworked version released online on December 14, 2023 with twelve pages, and its cover gathers Tatsumaki, Saitama, Watchdog Man, and Overgrown Rover. VIZ Media titled it Habits. It corresponds partly to Chapters 116 and 117 of the webcomic. A current online edition later replaced it, and a second reworked edition also exists. Within this line it follows Duel and leads into That's Right!.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Chapter 198 (Retconned), 'Habit'?
Fighting breaks out as Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash, having set their private rivalry aside, stand together against the Heavenly Ninja Party.
Who appears on the cover of Chapter 198 (Retconned)?
The cover gathers Tatsumaki, Saitama, Watchdog Man, and Overgrown Rover.
What is the VIZ Media title for Chapter 198 (Retconned)?
VIZ Media titled this earliest reworked edition of Chapter 198 as Habits.
When did Chapter 198 (Retconned) release?
This original reworked version released online on December 14, 2023 with twelve pages.
What chapters surround Chapter 198 (Retconned)?
It follows Chapter 197 (Retconned), Duel, and leads into Chapter 199 (Retconned), titled That's Right!.
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