One Punch Man Chapter 196: Unmasking the Great One and Introducing Sonic vs Flash!
One Punch Man chapter 196 unveils the true identity of The Great One and delves into Blast's surprising connection to the ninja village's founder A thrilling showdown between Sonic and Flash adds to the excitement
One Punch Man chapter 196 has unveiled the identity of "The Great One," much to Flash's anticipation. Blast's revelation took the group on a different trajectory, leading them to receive an invitation for a meeting with the founder of the ninja village.
In the previous chapter, the Tennin Party introduced themselves to Sonic and shared news of the return of "The Great One," the founder of the Ninja Village. Alongside this, they revealed their intentions to defeat Flashy Flash and Blast. Meanwhile, Flashy Flash confronted Blast, seeking clarification on their connection to God.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the One Punch Man manga.
One Punch Man chapter 196: Blast reveals his connection to the ninja village's founder
In the latest chapter of One Punch Man, titled The Place Where Dreams End, Blast is seen discussing the connection between the ninja village and God with Flashy Flash. Flash strongly believes that Blast was responsible for the destruction of the village, thus implying a link between the village and God. Blast is concerned about how to deliver this news to Flash, but his worries are alleviated when Flash himself reveals the destruction of the village.
Flash then proceeded to investigate the village, scouring every corner, only to stumble upon evidence pointing to Blast's attack - spherical spatial blasts scattered all around. A disturbing revelation followed as he discovered that the very cube, a pivotal item, had vanished without a trace. Moreover, reminiscing about their youthful escapades, Flash and Sonic recollected a peculiar encounter with the village's founder, who was found slumbering inside a recovery capsule. Curiously, his appearance was anything but human-like, leaving them perplexed. Further inquiry into the matter unveiled the true identity of the village's founder - Empty Void, a former partner of Blast engaged in a joint quest to retrieve the elusive cubes from the depths of history.
Empty Void as seen in One Punch Man chapter 196 (Image via Shueisha)
After being transformed into the Empty Void monster, he assumed the title of "The Great One" and prohibited anyone from using his previous name. Blast revealed that Empty Void possessed the unique ability to open the "Gate of the Celestial Rock," which linked to the dimension where God had concealed himself. This explained why Empty Void was so determined to find a cure for his monstrous state.
Shortly thereafter, Flashy Flash received a challenge letter from Sonic. In the letter, Sonic informed Flashy Flash that "The Great One" had awoken and was eagerly anticipating their confrontation. However, the concluding section of the letter alluded to a clandestine meeting between Sonic and Flashy Flash. As a result, Flashy Flash requested Blast and Saitama to proceed to the designated meeting point for "The Great One," while he attended to an unfinished task of his own.
Flash and Sonic, depicted in One Punch Man chapter 196 (Image via Shueisha)
As Flash hurried towards the rendezvous point to join Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, his mind wandered back to their shared history. Flash reminisced about how Sonic aspired to lead the ninja village and transform it into a force for helping the less fortunate. In fact, he had even pinpointed a specific location as the ideal setting for their shared vision. And now, it was this very spot where Sonic had called upon Flash to meet him. Upon reaching the designated spot, Sonic issued a challenge to Flash, a challenge that would ultimately bring an end to their seemingly far-fetched dream.
Final thoughts on One Punch Man chapter 196
The fight between Flashy Flash and Speed-o'-Sound Sonic was established in One Punch Man chapter 196. The outcome of this battle holds great significance since the victor will join forces with Blast and Saitama in their confrontation against "The Great One." Although Sonic had been enlisted by the village founder, it appeared highly unlikely for him to align with a cause he had initially sought to obliterate.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the latest developments in the One Punch Man manga. The revelation of "The Great One's" true identity and the connection to Blast has added a new layer of intrigue to the story. The showdown between Sonic and Flash is also highly anticipated, as both characters have complex motivations and abilities.
Overall, I appreciate the way the author is expanding the One Punch Man universe and exploring the backstories of different characters. It keeps the story fresh and engaging, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
