The thirty-ninth chapter, That Person, is a quiet coda in which a tearful King finally confesses to Saitama that his legend is built entirely on borrowed victories. In the same breath he realizes Saitama is the man behind the feats attributed to him, yet the hero could not care less about the revelation and simply leaves the apartment.
Summary
In the calm that follows the Giant Crow incident, a tearful King unburdens himself to Saitama. Every tale of his prowess and every fight in his record, he admits, was a fabrication, and in the same breath he realizes that Saitama is the man whose deeds he had quietly claimed as his own. To King's relief, Saitama could not care less about any of it and simply leaves the apartment.
Key Events
King confesses that his reputation is entirely false. He recognizes Saitama as the true source of the feats attributed to him. Saitama reacts with total indifference and departs, leaving the secret between them undisturbed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does King confess to Saitama in Chapter 39, That Person?
A tearful King unburdens himself to Saitama, admitting that every tale of his prowess and every fight credited to him was a fabrication.
Does King realize Saitama is behind his reputation?
Yes, in the same breath as his confession, King realizes that Saitama is the man whose feats he had quietly claimed as his own.
How does Saitama react to King's confession?
Saitama could not care less about the revelation and simply leaves the apartment, much to King's relief.
What is the Viz Media title for Chapter 39?
The Viz edition titles this chapter That Man, corresponding to Chapter 44 of the original webcomic and published on October 16, 2014.
Which volume and arc does Chapter 39 belong to?
Chapter 39 is a short entry in Volume 8, part of the King Arc, adapting into Episode 13 with Saitama and Genos sharing the cover.
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