The fifty-seventh chapter of One-Punch Man drops Metal Bat onto Elder Centipede mid-chase, then brings Garou to the scene at the worst possible moment. It closes the gap between the monster raid and the Hero Hunter's next target.
Summary
Elder Centipede barrels through the city after Pineapple and Mohican, intent on reaching Narinki, the Hero Association sponsor the two are guarding. Metal Bat cuts in before the giant can close on the fleeing heroes, leaping onto the creature and hammering a strike into its head. The centipede responds by weaving through the streets, trying to fling its unwanted rider loose.
The tactic works. Metal Bat is thrown hundreds of meters across the district, landing just as Garou reaches the area. Reading the crash as a defeat, the Hero Hunter writes Metal Bat off and turns his attention toward Watchdog Man. The battered hero refuses to stay down, though, climbing back to his feet and starting the return trip to face Elder Centipede again. Seeing this, Garou changes course and moves in on Metal Bat instead.
Key Events
Metal Bat intercepts Elder Centipede before it can seize the sponsor's escorts and lands a blow to its head. The monster shakes him off, hurling him a great distance across the city. Garou arrives, mistakes the toss for a knockout, and sets his sights on Watchdog Man. When Metal Bat rises and heads back into the fight, Garou redirects his aggression onto the hero.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One Punch Man Chapter 57?
In Chapter 57, Meddling, Metal Bat leaps onto Elder Centipede as it chases Pineapple and Mohican toward the sponsor Narinki, landing a blow to its head before the monster flings him hundreds of meters away.
Why does Garou turn on Metal Bat in Chapter 57?
Garou initially mistakes Metal Bat's crash landing for a defeat and moves toward Watchdog Man instead, but when Metal Bat gets back up and heads toward Elder Centipede again, Garou redirects his aggression onto Metal Bat.
What is the alternate title of One Punch Man Chapter 57?
Chapter 57 was originally released online under the alternate title Meddling Continued.
Who appears on the cover of Chapter 57?
The online cover of Chapter 57 features Metal Bat and Tama.
Which arc and episode cover Chapter 57 of One Punch Man?
Chapter 57 belongs to Volume 11 of the Monster Raid Arc and was adapted into Episode 16 of the anime.
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