"Stones and Diamonds" (石とダイヤ, Ishi to daiya, Tonari: 185) is the 140th chapter of the One-Punch Man manga series.
Short Summary[]
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Long Summary[]
Both King and Tareo are running when they encounter a physical anomaly, causing the space in front of them to appear distorted. Metal Bat also sees the anomaly, which prevents him from recognizing King and Tareo, who are in front of him. Suddenly, Pineapple, Mohican, and Food Battler Futoshi emerge from the supposed anomaly. Food Battler Futoshi later reveals that the anomaly acts as a quantum stealth shield covering a tank. Waganma emerges from the tank and hugs Tareo, who expresses relief to see that Waganma is also safe. Waganma then asks Tareo if Child Emperor saved him, but Tareo declines, stating that it was King and "the uncle" who saved him. Waganma urgently requests King and Metal Bat to save Child Emperor. Metal Bat questions in his mind whether Waganma has truly changed his attitude; Waganma replies that his dad will cover the medical bills, much to Metal Bat's relief. Both Pineapple and Mohican apologize to Metal Bat for failing to protect Waganma from the monster that took him.
Metal Bat encourages them not to falter, asserting that their "debts" make a man at his strongest. However, Pineapple and Mohican feel demotivated due to the power gap between them and the S-Class heroes. Sekingar then appears from the tank, telling them not to feel insecure about the power gap and orders two lower-ranked heroes to guard the two kids. Sekingar instructs Metal Bat and King to stand by in an area where they can monitor the battle. Surprised that the Hero Association has someone like Sekingar, Metal Bat obeys, much to Sekingar's satisfaction. After hearing Sekingar's words, King expresses disappointment for not being able to help more when he attracted Elder Centipede, who mistook him for a strong opponent, but assures himself that Saitama will show up.
Now mustering courage, King states he will do his best. Metal Bat teases him before giving him a reassuring pat on the back. Tareo asks King to save "the uncle," but King questions who "the uncle" is, wondering if he is a hero. Tareo replies that he doesn't know who "the uncle" really is and simply asks King not to bully him if the hero finds him. Metal Bat fashions a slingshot from parts of a tire, attaching a line to a kicked truck to complete it. The two S-Class heroes get into the slingshot, and both Tareo and Waganma wish them good luck before Sekingar lasers the rope. King and Metal Bat are then flung into the air, crashing outside a batting cage.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- King
- Tareo
- Metal Bat
- Mohican
- Pineapple
- Food Battler Futoshi
- Waganma
- Child Emperor (Mentioned)
- Narinki (Mentioned)
- Sekingar
- Elder Centipede (Flashback)
- Saitama (Flashback)
- Garou (Mentioned)