"Indomitable" (不屈, Fukutsu, Tonari: 181) is the 136th chapter of the One-Punch Man manga series.
Short Summary[]
Superalloy Darkshine sits disheartened after his defeat by Garou, prompting concern from Puri-Puri Prisoner and Zombieman. He recounts his loss, warning that Garou will return. Meanwhile, Garou, under concrete debris, feels stronger with each defeat and envisions becoming a monster. Sweet Mask angrily berates Darkshine to motivate him, leading Darkshine to resolve to fight again. Atomic Samurai suggests uniting to defeat the Monster Association's leader, and Tanktop Master joins them to strategize.
Long Summary[]
Seeing Superalloy Darkshine sitting on the ground with a sorrowful expression, the other heroes approach him. Puri-Puri Prisoner and Zombieman are taken aback upon learning of his defeat by Garou. Darkshine then recounts his encounter with Garou to the other heroes, acknowledging his total defeat against the Hero Hunter and warning that Garou will return, unstoppable.
Meanwhile, deep underground, Garou, buried beneath a mass of concrete debris, begins to rise. He ponders why each defeat seems to make him stronger and realizes he is getting closer to becoming the monster he desires, envisioning himself as despair incarnate and longing to reshape the world according to his wishes. He then appears to start transforming into a more monstrous form.
Upon discovering Superalloy Darkshine's plight and his overwhelming self-disappointment,Sweet Mask feels anger at his fellow hero's perceived weakness. He kicks Darkshine multiple times, trying to jolt him into understanding what it means to be a hero, even in defeat. Ultimately, Superalloy Darkshine heeds his fellow heroes' advice and resolves to stand up and fight again, much to their relief. Atomic Samurai suggests that they work together to defeat the leader of the Monster Association, surprising everyone. Later, Tanktop Master arrives, and they continue to strategize their plan.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Fubuki (cover)
- Superalloy Darkshine
- Puri-Puri Prisoner
- Zombieman
- Atomic Samurai
- Child Emperor
- Pig God
- Sweet Mask
- Garou
- Tareo (Flashback)
- Royal Ripper (Flashback) (As a corpse)
- Orochi
- Psykos
- Drive Knight
- Iaian
- Tanktop Master