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| — Flashy Flash[1] |
Flashy Flash (閃光のフラッシュ, Senkō no Furasshu) is the S-Class Rank 10 professional hero of the Hero Association. He is a former member of the Ninja Village's 44th Graduation Class, nicknamed The End (終わり, Owari; Viz: The Final).[2]
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Despite that, he noticed Saitama's lack of proper combat techniques and now intends on making him his disciple.
Appearance[]
Flashy Flash is a lean but muscular young man of average height with an androgynous appearance. He has sharp blue eyes and long ice-blonde hair with bangs brushed to the right side of his face.[3] He wears a dark blue bodysuit with metallic bracers over his arms and upper chest armor with a long white cape over it. He adorns himself with two four-pointed stars on either side of his head and on his cape. He has a chain strapped around his waist that holds his sheath and sword in place.
Personality[]
Flash is a calm and serious individual, immediately addressing the topic at hand during meetings and stepping in to stop arguments, such as the one between Tatsumaki and Metal Bat. He is also quite arrogant, dismissing lower-ranked heroes and insisting they step aside so he can handle Mysterious Beings, viewing them as weak. He reprimands them for potentially causing collateral damage and has unwavering confidence in his own abilities. Flash is among the few heroes who do not fear Tatsumaki, even talking back to her after she insulted him. He accused her of stealing his kill against Hundred-Eyes Octopus and went as far as to claim she is not stronger than him.
He has a firm mindset that training is the key to true strength. He told Gale Wind and Hellfire Flame that he became powerful by training harder than any other heroes or ninja. When the latter two were dying, they asked what they lacked, and his response was simple, their lack of training. In a way, this mirrors Saitama, who also believes that training is the only true path to strength.
Despite his composed nature, Flash can be impulsive and reckless. His careless attack on Hundred-Eyes Octopus only caused more destruction, and he has displayed poor judgment on several occasions, such as losing his communicator during the Monster Association raid or attacking Saitama despite recognizing him as a hero. He takes great pride in his speed and loses his usual composure when confronted with those faster than him. He was bewildered by Saitama's superior agility and completely horrified by Blast's speed. This was further shown during his battle with Platinum Sperm and Garou. When he realized they were faster than him, he became infuriated that he had encountered four individuals in one day who surpassed his speed, considering it unacceptable and becoming even more determined to win. As noted by Platinum Sperm, when Flash faces opponents who exceed him in speed, he focuses entirely on protecting his pride, which leaves him vulnerable to attacks and creates several openings.
Although typically prideful and blunt, he does acknowledge those he considers strong. After witnessing Saitama's strength and speed, he praised him. When he initially attacked Saitama, suspecting him of being a monster, he was shocked when Saitama effortlessly dodged his first strike. Even after remembering who Saitama was, his pride would not allow him to accept that someone could evade his attacks, so he attacked again.
However, Flash shows respect for those he considers powerful and does not hesitate to give them credit. An example of this is when he and Saitama work together with a monster to locate the Monster Association's inner sanctum. In a gold mine, he defends against a barrage of larger monsters' attacks, unaware that Saitama is keeping up with him effortlessly. Once he realizes this, he is astonished and impressed, calling Saitama "Pretty good." He even compliments Sonic, acknowledging that he had grown stronger than expected.
Beneath his rough exterior, Flash is a product of the brutal training at the Ninja Village, where he was forced to suppress all emotion and hide his true self. As a child, Sonic realized that Flash had a deep yearning for freedom, much like himself, showing that Flash also had a strong passion for justice. This was why, at 16, he ultimately chose to eliminate everyone at the Ninja Village and put an end to its corruption.
Abilities and Powers[]
As an S-Class hero, Flashy Flash is very powerful. He is well-known for possessing extraordinary speeds, usually finishing off foes before they have any opportunity to react or evade his attacks. He is the former top ninja of the 44th graduating class of the village that Speed-o'-Sound Sonic hails from.[4] Flash is one of the few S-Class heroes capable of singlehandedly defeating multiple Dragon-level Mysterious Beings. This was demonstrated when he defeated Hellfire Flame and Gale Wind, two Dragon-level threats, without sustaining serious injuries or visible fatigue, although he had to use his finishing move to eliminate them.[5] According to Superalloy Darkshine, if Garou, in his half-monster state and before starting to break his limiter during his fight with Darkshine, were to face him, the Hero Hunter would likely die immediately.[6] Additionally, despite being at a disadvantage due to losing his main weapon, Flash was still capable of briefly holding his own against Platinum Sperm and an evolved Garou,[7][8] with the former being the ultimate fusion of a powerful Dragon-level Mysterious Being and the latter strong enough to defeat powerful S-Class heroes like Darkshine and Silver Fang, though he was outmatched.
Flash is also a very analytical fighter. He strategically waited for the right moment to incapacitate Gale Wind and Hellfire Flame simultaneously to prevent either from escaping, reasoning that the other heroes would have trouble with the ninjas' speed. He was also able to discern Saitama's physical attributes by analyzing the sound of his footsteps.[9]
At age 16, he was strong enough to eliminate everyone in the Ninja Village singlehandedly albeit with very heavy injuries, an extremely impressive feat considering the strength of all the ninjas in the village.[10]
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In the webcomic, when fighting against the Heavenly Ninja Party, together with Sonic, they were able to kill all 21 ninjas, with Flash sustaining no visible injuries.
Physical Abilities[]
Flash demonstrating his tremendous speed
Immense Speed and Reflexes: Flash possesses incredible speed and reflexes that are well-known among heroes. His speed leaves powerful shock waves in his wake. He was able to travel to Hundred-Eyes Octopus, a Demon-level Mysterious Being, and slash the monster's eyes in the blink of an eye.[11] During the initial attack against the Monster Association, Flash dispatched some monsters so quickly that Shadow Ring, a fellow ninja, could not see what happened.[12]
A geometric structure of light created by Flash and two other fighters
He was able to effortlessly keep up with two Demon-level monsters known for having remarkable speed, Hellfire Flame and Gale Wind in their human forms, only taking some pressure when they transformed into their Dragon-level monster forms, and was able to kick them at speeds they were unable to counter. After having stunned Gale Wind and Hellfire Flame with a barrage of fast kicks, he managed to cross a great distance and perform one of his ultimate techniques, slicing the two monsters in half before they could even react. Furthermore, their fight was so fast that the explosions caused appeared to occur in slow motion, only going off after Flash completed his final attack.[4][5] His speed was also remarkable enough to impress Saitama, with the latter stating he was "kinda fast".[13] During his fight against Garou and Platinum Sperm, Flash and the other two fighters were able to combat each other at such speeds that they travelled great distances while creating a geometric structure of light in the sky.[14] He managed to evade multiple several "attacks" from Saitama during their sparring match, although the Caped Baldy claimed that they were only playing "tag".[15]
In the original webcomic, he dispatched Gale and Hellfire, two Disaster Level Demon Mysterious Beings who take great pride in their speed, before either of them could understand what had happened.[16] He is the only S-Class hero who managed to dodge at least one of Garou's attacks.
Immense Strength: Flash was shown to be strong enough to combat and defeat two Dragon-level threats simultaneously. He can deliver powerful kicks that can stun Dragon-level monsters. He can also easily cut massive pieces of stone and create giant explosions throughout his fighting. Additionally, the large crevice where he was battling Gale Wind and Hellfire Flame was completely destroyed as a result.[5]
Immense Durability: Flash is remarkably resilience. He was able to sustain numerous direct hits from the two powerful Dragon-level monsters Gale Wind and Hellfire Flame at once without any serious damage, only coughing up small traces of blood.[17] He was also able to endure multiple blows from Platinum Sperm and a monsterized Garou.[18][19]
Enhanced Senses: Flash could accurately estimate Saitama's weight at around 70 kg just by the sound of his footsteps.[20]
Fighting Style[]
Ninjutsu Master: Gale Wind has noted that Flash's technical precision surpassed both his and Hellfire Flame's.[21] He himself claims that he has trained more than any other ninja from the Village.[22] Violent Force, a senior ninja, also knowledged Flash's superior skills before dying.
- Wind Blade Kick (風刃脚, Fūjin Kyaku): Flash throws himself at his foe and does a front flip, during which he throws his foot out to kick his opponent, using the momentum of the flip.[23]
- Heavy Flash Slash (重閃斬, Jūsenzan): Flash thrusts his sword forward multiple times to pierce through his target. This technique was used to break Hellfire Flame's sword.[24]
- Ultimate Techniques (絶技, Zetsugi; Viz: Absolute Technique): Flash's set of ninjutsu techniques unique to him.
Flash using Flash Slash
- Flash Slash (閃光斬, Senkōzan; Viz: Flashy Slash): Flash moves at immense speeds toward his opponents,[25] slashing them before they have any time to react, even against superb ninjas like Hellfire Flame and Gale Wind.[26] Furthermore, this technique can be used to cut his opponents in half or decapitate them.
- Flash Fist (閃光拳, Senkōken; Viz: Flashy Fist): Flash traverses the distance between himself and his opponent and unleashes a barrage of punches on them. He first uses this technique against Platinum Sperm.[27]
Flashy Flash using Flash Kicks
- Flash Kicks (閃光脚, Senkō Kyaku; Viz: Flashy Kick): Flash delivers a kick numerous times at immense speeds. They contain enough power to stun two Dragon-level monsters.[28]
- Maximum Speed Flash Kicks (最高速閃光脚, Saikōsoku Senkō Kyaku; Viz: Top Speed Flashy Kick): Flash delivers numerous kicks using one leg at his fastest speed. He first uses this to test Blast's abilities, although the top hero is easily able to dodge the attack.
- Flowing Shadow Feet (流影脚, Ryūei Kyaku; Viz: Flowing Shadow Kick): Flash moves swiftly, leaving a trail of afterimages that resemble a sinuous snake-like motion while he dashes around. His movements appear smooth and seamless when performing this technique.[29][30]
- Dragon Thrust Kick (龍突脚, Ryūtotsu Kyaku): Flash performs a double kick from midair, thrusting downwards with force.[31][32]
- Spinning Top Slide (独楽滑り, Koma Suberi; Viz: Whirling Slide): Flash employs a spinning dodge, utilizing rotations to evade incoming attacks. The technique can be done from a standstill and was fast enough to evade a punch from Saitama.[33][32]
- Falling Moon Palm (隕月掌, Ingetsu-shō; Viz: Meteoric Moon Palm): Flash rapidly rotates his hands as he thrusts them forward with tremendous speed.[34][32]
- Misty Mantle (霧包, Kirizutsumi; Viz: Mist Wrap): Flash uses his cape as a distraction as he follows up with an attack.[34][32]
- Falling Leaves Barrage (落葉乱れ打ち, Rakuyō Midare-uchi; Viz: Random Falling Leaves): Flash strikes the enemy with a salvo of open-handed slaps, obscuring their view.[35][32]
- Blue Tempest Fist (青嵐拳, Seiran-ken; Viz: Blue Storm Fist): Flash launches a swift and swirling barrage of punches, with his arm creating afterimages during the attack.[35][32]
- Forbidden Techniques (禁技, Kingi): Flash possesses some sort of forbidden techniques. Although he has never been seen using, it can be assumed that these techniques are even more powerful than his ultimate techniques. During his sparring match with Saitama, he noted that there wasn't enough time to deploy his forbidden techniques since he was being cornered by Saitama.[36][37]
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According to Zombieman, Flash is rumored to be one of the S-Class's best in terms of fighting capability. He also possesses advanced movement and unarmed combat techniques, proving to be a versatile fighter and held enough confidence in them to teach Saitama proper hand-to-hand combat techniques.[15]
- Surging Wind Blade Kick (波濤風刃脚, Hatō Fūjin Kyaku):[38]
- Sky Ripping Scattered Flash Slash (裂空散閃斬, Rekkū Sansenzan): Flash creates powerful hurricanes which he can control by spinning his sword at incredible speeds.[39] This technique is very powerful, being able to quickly eliminate Heavy Smoker, a dragon-level threat, and Tanktop Master was baffled by how easily Flash took down the monster.
Equipment[]
Katana: Flash used to wield a katana with a round guard called Instakill (瞬殺丸, Shunsatsumaru; Viz: Flashkill). He is very skilled in using it in combat, having defeated many foes with it. The sword was broken when Flash was trapped under a cave-in and its blade got stuck in the rock, which Tatsumaki pulled out of the ground. Later, he gets a new sword with a different hilt to replace his broken Instakill. This new sword was then broken by Brawny Muscle during his fight against the Heavenly Ninja Party, which he considers a poor replacement for Instakill.
In the original webcomic, Instakill was broken by Saitama while they were trapped underground.[40] He later got a new sword that was broken again by Saitama during a sparring session.[41] This caused Saitama to begin planning to get Flash another katana so that they would be even and Flash wouldn't ask Saitama for any favors.[42]
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Saitama stole two katanas from the Ninja Village Leader called Legendary Demon Swords (伝説妖刀, Densetsu Yōtō) and gave them to Flash and Sonic.[43]
Kunai: Flash wields a kunai as a secondary weapon.[44]
Waterproof Cape: Flash wears a waterproof cape which he uses to shield himself from liquids, as shown when he attacks the Hundred-Eyes Octopus, where he flicks the monster's blood cleanly off of it.[45]
Hero Rating[]
Flashy Flash's rating determined by the Hero Association[1]:
Quotes[]
- (To Death Gatling) "A mediocre force like this... will just upset the octopus and cause more damage".[46]
- "Money can only motivate those who are weaker than money itself. Such people are worth less than nothing in battles against monsters".[47]
- "I've never boasted about my speed, that's what sidekicks do. Although truth be told, many have said that my battles are over before they even began".[48]
- (To Hellfire Flame) "Too slow. What is the point of all that speed if your brain can't keep up?"[49]
- "The more outstanding the fighter, the more set he is in his original ways".[50]
- (To Hellfire Flame and Gale Wind) "Your training is lacking".[51]
- (To Saitama) "Hmph. You're pretty damn good".[52]
- (To Garou and Platinum Sperm) "I will take you both on at once. You shall fall to the S-Class hero Flashy Flash's superior techniques".[53]
- "The main protagonist always shows up last to leave an impression".[54]
- (To Speed-o'-Sound Sonic) "You can't become stronger if you cling on to your worthless pride."
Trivia[]
- According to the databook:
- Flashy Flash chose his own hero name.[1]
- During a Q&A section of the original webcomic, ONE was asked if there was a relation between Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash, but he avoided answering the question.
- Murata later revealed during a stream that Sonic and Flashy Flash were "somewhat" related. Chapters 78 and 98 confirmed this directly, revealing that the two were from the Ninja Village's 44th graduation class, "The End."[55]
- Flashy Flash is the first S-Class hero shown to defeat a categorized Dragon-level Mysterious Being on his own, given that Melzargard was defeated by the combined efforts of Bang, Metal Bat, Atomic Samurai, and Puri-Puri Prisoner, and every other Dragon-level monster prior was defeated by Saitama.
- Flashy Flash has the lowest known "Justice" rating out of all the S-Class Heroes at 5.
- In the 2017 One-Punch Man Halloween cover,[56] Flash was depicted as a kitsune, a Japanese spirit resembling a nine-tailed fox said to be able to disguise itself as a beautiful woman, in reference to Flash's feminine appearance.
- Flashy Flash was taught swordsmanship by Speed-o'-Sound Sonic
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 One-Punch Man Encyclopedia; One-Punch Man: Hero Encyclopedia, page 64
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 98, page 25
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Volume 20 Cover
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 98
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 126 (Online), page 39
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 155 (Online), page 30-34
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 156 (Online)
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 115 (Online), page 13
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 115, page 6
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 68, page 14-20
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 94, page 126
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 126 (Online), page 7
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 155 (Online), page 30
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 112
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 60
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 23
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 155 (Online)
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 156 (Online)
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 115 (Online), page 13
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 8
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 9
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 98, page 27
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 6-7
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 24
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 29-31
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 156 (Online), page 4-6
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 23
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 156 (Online), page 8-10
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 84, page 6
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 113, page 4
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 32.5 One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 194 (Online)
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 113, page 2
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 113, page 5
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 113, page 3
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 113, page 19
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 194 (Online), page 14
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 129, page 2
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 129, page 3
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 78
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 113
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 115, page 14
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 118
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 98, page 54-55
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 68, page 24
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 68, page 11
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 92, page 16
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 98, page 20
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 8
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 10
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 99, page 41
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 126 (Online), page 16
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 155 (Online), page 16
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 83, page 15
- ↑ One-Punch Man Stream; Early 2016
- ↑ tonarinoyj.hatenablog.com
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| Ninjas | |
|---|---|
| Heroes | Flashy Flash • Shadow Ring |
| Villains | Gale Wind • Hellfire Flame • Speed-o'-Sound Sonic |