The forty-ninth chapter of One-Punch Man, "I'm Bored Anyway," has Saitama expect to be Garou's next target and then latch onto the cash prize of the Super Fight Tournament after Charanko tells him about it.
Summary
Garou wraps up his chat with Tareo and departs. Back at the hospital, Tanktop Master keeps warning Saitama about the hunter's skill and the danger he poses, and once Saitama learns that Garou targets the mightiest heroes, he figures his own turn is coming, though no one grasps his true strength except perhaps Mumen Rider.
Saitama then stops in on Charanko, saying he feels sorry the youngster got dragged into the mess before steering the talk elsewhere. When he mentions his wish to test himself against strong martial artists and starts to leave out of boredom, Charanko brings up the Super Fight Tournament. Warned that the entry pass carries Charanko's name and should not be used under false pretenses, Saitama fixates instead on the size of the cash prize.
Key Events
Garou parts ways with Tareo. Tanktop Master stresses how dangerous Garou is, leading Saitama to expect he will be hunted next. Saitama visits Charanko, who reveals the Super Fight Tournament, and Saitama zeroes in on the prize money.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Saitama expect to be Garou's next target in Chapter 49?
In Chapter 49, Tanktop Master warns Saitama how dangerous Garou is, and since Garou hunts the mightiest heroes, Saitama figures his turn is coming, though almost no one realizes his true strength.
What does Charanko tell Saitama about in Chapter 49?
Charanko tells Saitama about the Super Fight Tournament in Chapter 49, after Saitama mentions wanting to test himself against strong martial artists.
What catches Saitama's interest about the Super Fight Tournament in Chapter 49?
Although warned that the entry pass carries Charanko's name and should not be used under false pretenses, Saitama fixates instead on the size of the tournament's cash prize.
Who does Saitama visit in Chapter 49?
Saitama visits Charanko in Chapter 49, telling him he feels sorry the young man got dragged into the trouble caused by Garou.
What arc does Chapter 49 belong to?
Titled I'm Bored Anyway, Chapter 49 belongs to Volume 10 and the Hero Hunt Arc, and was adapted into Episode 15 of the anime.
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