Genjutsu is the original, since-replaced version of chapter 201 in the One-Punch Man manga, belonging to the Ninjas Arc. It pits Sonic and Flashy Flash against the Ninja Village's leader, Empty Void, whose illusions and cube threaten to remake both fighters into monsters.
Summary
Released under the title Genjutsu, this first retconned form of chapter 201 squares Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash off against Empty Void, the figure who commands the Ninja Village. The enemy proves to be far more than a straightforward opponent.
Key Events
Empty Void puts his illusion-crafting powers on display against the two ninjas. He then works to convert both of them into Mysterious Beings, relying on one of the mysterious cubes to carry out the transformation. God appears within the chapter's roster as well.
Notes
The chapter carries the kanji title 幻術 (まぼろし), read Maboroshi, and debuted on February 8, 2024, with Saitama on the cover. VIZ rendered the title as Illusion Techniques. The updated release is Chapter 201 (Online), and the further reworked edition is Chapter 201 (Retconned Version 2).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One Punch Man Chapter 201 (Retconned)?
Chapter 201 (Retconned), titled Genjutsu, is the original version of the 201st chapter, in which Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash face off against Empty Void, the leader of the Ninja Village.
What powers does Empty Void use in Chapter 201 (Retconned)?
Empty Void displays illusion-crafting powers against Sonic and Flashy Flash before working to convert both ninjas into Mysterious Beings using one of the mysterious cubes.
What is the English title of Chapter 201 (Retconned)?
VIZ rendered the chapter's title as Illusion Techniques, translating the Japanese title romanized as Maboroshi.
When did Chapter 201 (Retconned) release?
Chapter 201 (Retconned) debuted on February 8, 2024, with Saitama on the cover.
What later versions of Chapter 201 exist?
This original version was later updated as Chapter 201 (Online) and further reworked into Chapter 201 (Retconned Version 2).
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