The Deep Sea King tears through two more challengers as Puri-Puri Prisoner and Speed-o'-Sound Sonic each take their shot and fall short. When the monster smashes into a crowded shelter, a fresh wave of heroes steps up to block his path while terrified evacuees rally behind them.
Summary
Sensing the raw power pouring off the Deep Sea King, Puri-Puri Prisoner grows eager for the fight and throws himself at the monster while Sonic looks on. The Prisoner absorbs punishing blows and finally unleashes his Angel Style transformation, but even that boost changes nothing, and the Sea King leaves him beaten. Sonic and the invader trade a few words before their own duel begins, and as rain starts to fall, the assassin's blinding speed appears to give him the edge.
The advantage does not last. The Sea King surges in size, muscle, and quickness, turning the exchange around. A brief television cutaway shows Sweet Mask sharing his personal notion of what it means to be a hero. Back at the fight, the monster runs Sonic down and manages to seize him, only for Sonic to wriggle out of his grip and abandon his shredded clothing. He warns the King that their next meeting will be his last, then bumps into Genos on his way to recover his weapons and sneers at the cyborg's record as a hero.
Left free to roam, the Deep Sea King picks out a public shelter and punches straight through its wall with no effort. Before he can turn on the people inside, the C-Class hero All Back-Man steps in to challenge him. He is soon joined by the B-Class Jet Nice Guy, the C-Class Bunbun Man, and the A-Class Sneck, and the chapter closes with the sheltered crowd cheering as the heroes brace for battle.
Key Events
Puri-Puri Prisoner battles the Deep Sea King and loses even after transforming into Angel Style. Sonic takes over the fight, briefly dominating with speed before the monster powers up and overwhelms him. Sonic escapes by shedding his clothes, then belittles Genos on his way out. The Deep Sea King breaks into a civilian shelter, prompting All Back-Man, Jet Nice Guy, Bunbun Man, and Sneck to line up against him as the crowd cheers.
Notes
This twenty-fifth installment sits within the Sea Monster Arc and was collected in Volume 5. Its lengthy content was published online in two parts, on June 13 and July 4 of 2013, and it corresponds to roughly three chapters of the original webcomic. The material spans Episodes 8 and 9 of the anime adaptation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One Punch Man Chapter 25, "Deep Sea King 2"?
In Chapter 25, Puri-Puri Prisoner and Speed-o'-Sound Sonic each fight the Deep Sea King and lose, and the monster then breaks into a crowded shelter where a fresh group of heroes lines up to block him.
What is Puri-Puri Prisoner's Angel Style in Chapter 25?
In Chapter 25, Puri-Puri Prisoner transforms into his Angel Style to fight the Deep Sea King, but even the boosted form fails to change the outcome and he is beaten.
How does Sonic get away from the Deep Sea King in Chapter 25?
After the Deep Sea King grows in size and power and seizes him, Sonic wriggles free by shedding his clothes, then warns the monster their next fight will be his last.
Which heroes confront the Deep Sea King at the shelter in Chapter 25?
All Back-Man, Jet Nice Guy, Bunbun Man, and Sneck line up to challenge the Deep Sea King after he smashes into the crowded shelter, as the evacuees cheer them on.
What arc and volume does Chapter 25 belong to?
Chapter 25, "Deep Sea King 2," is part of the Sea Monster Arc and was collected in Volume 5, released online in two parts in June and July of 2013.
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