One-Punch Man 166: Is This The End For This Beloved S-Class Hero?

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The recent chapters of One-Punch Man have been filled with breathtaking developments revolving around central characters like Garou – the Hero Killer, Saitama, Genos and side characters like Tareo & Blast. The Monster Association Arc evolved from a villain group battle with powerful heroes to Garou’s dominance over everyone, heroes and villains alike.

Linked to this development are the events in Chapter 166; events that tilt the very foundation of the One-Punch Man world. Chapter 166 revealed certain details about the S-Class Hero, Blast, but it also featured the death of Saitama’s faithful cyborg student. Garou is truly becoming “Absolute Evil,” but is the end result really worth it?

One-Punch Man 165: God Finally Hints At His True Motive Using Cosmic Garou

The powers of the number one S-Class Hero, Blast, have always been a mystery so far; however, it was finally revealed in chapter 166. Chapter 166 reflected the collapse of humans around Garou due to the radiation coming off him. Even the B-Class Hero Mitsuki was rendered useless by experiencing the radiation from Garou, showing just how powerful the aura Garou emits is. This leads to the appearance of Blast through a dimensional portal. As he suddenly arrives, he reiterates Bang's belief that Garou was being controlled, revealing that Garou was indeed controlled by God. Furthermore, Blast commented that the power Garou emitted was dangerous to the existence of all living things on planet Earth. He further questioned Garou on whether wiping out all life on the planet was truly his goal as the Hero Killer.

Unfortunately, even after Blast suggested a plan to Garou to teleport him to another dimension, he rejected Blast’s plans, maniacally spouting his ideals about becoming