Chapter 165 (Online)

"Absolute Evil" (絶対悪, Zettai Aku, Tonari: 210) is the 165th chapter of the One-Punch Man manga series.

Summary
With Bang's Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, Garou has learned to replicate the flow of tidal currents and surges in his body; using it in combat is the secret to his success. And his skill at taking and copying any technique serves as an extension of that knowledge. Now empowered like never before, he has gained the knowledge of all energy and behaviour in the universe.

Using All Life Eradication Fist: Nuclear Fission, Garou attacks Saitama head-on, catching the hero off-guard. The blow becomes a towering mushroom cloud, with the decontamination system of the Gotz Okkie activated, causing its personnel to realize the attack carries the power of a nuclear weapon. In the distance, Psykos sees that the energy spheres of the attack look akin to Homeless Emperor's, though she sees they are much more powerful, referring to them as "divine power". As the heroes look up to see the rising mushroom cloud, they see humanoid shapes rapidly shifting from inside; Genos can only wonder if Saitama has something to do with it.

Saitama remains unharmed by the explosion but becomes irritated that his clothes are now tattered; Garou laughs at his worry for his clothing and declares he can see through his moves. The hero grows frustrated at Garou's words and claims he will simply get pummelled again. In response, Garou states that in martial arts, one can use the power of nature by borrowing movements of living things, calling these techniques "modes" and promptly giving a demonstration.

Garou activates Mode: Saitama and attacks the hero with Consecutive Normal Punches, greatly surprising him. Saitama responds with the same attack and the flurry of strikes collide with each other, causing a giant explosion. Garou and Saitama make contact with one another, causing their bodies to get pushed deep into the ocean, though both fighters quickly resurface and resume their battle.

The Hero Hunter laughs at his loss for words, wondering if this is the first time Saitama has met someone that has matched him blow for blow; he states he will soon hone his technique faster than he can adapt and claims the hero won't catch up. Saitama becomes dismayed for telling Tareo that he won't get scratched; Garou can only find his concern for "that brat" funny in the middle of battle, before remembering he wanted to show Tareo how powerless heroes truly are.

Garou uses All Life Eradication Fist: Gamma Ray Burst, forming two beams of energy in a central burst and lighting the sky. The heroes desperately hold themselves down as the energy's shockwave hits them, with Bomb wondering if it is a special move and Metal Bat struggling to deal with the overwhelming light. He looks down and sees Sweet Mask approach Flashy Flash, with Manako behind the S-Class hero. Fuelled by his hatred of monsters, Sweet Mask demands to know why he is harbouring one; Flashy Flash responds by claiming that it is an "exotic animal" that is useful to him. Garou then lands down in front of all the heroes, and they all understood in that instant that he was the source of that attack.

Tanktop Master wonders if he really is the Hero Hunter he fought; Zombieman believes the situation will go down terribly and Flashy Flash surmises that even running away now will be useless. As everyone regards the sight of him in terror, Garou believes he is now the symbol of fear he has longed to be. He has become "Absolute Evil", looking up to the sky and thanking "him". Crawling from the debris, Bang sees his former student and approaches him, shocked by his appearance. The former master asks Garou if he is still in his right senses. Garou responds by stating he was always alert.

At this moment, Garou recalls when he gained his new power. During his encounter with "God", who he knows is impersonating his former master in order to make him a puppet. When "God" offers him its hand, despite Garou slapping the hand away, him only touching the hand is enough for the mysterious figure to influence him. As Garou is then racked with pain, he demands to know what "God" has done. The figure responds by claiming that it will make Garou into its "avatar" before quickly disappearing, with Garou almost losing his consciousness from the intense flow of power throughout his entire body afterwards.

Back to the present, Garou tells Bang that he still retains his lessons regarding Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, remaining grateful for them. Despite his transformation, he retains his own will. Apologizing to Tareo, Garou claims it is time for him "to conduct evil".

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