: Just as the first battle ends, the Dragon-level Elder Centipede appears, dwarfing the city with its massive size. Metal Bat manages to strike its face but fails to deal lasting damage before being knocked into a different part of the city.
: Saitama enters the "Super Fight" martial arts tournament under the alias "Charanko" to learn more about the world of martial arts. He encounters Sour Face , a former student of Silver Fang, and begins to navigate the strict rules designed to prevent imposters. Key Highlights
: The Hero Association assigns S-Class heroes to protect its high-ranking officials. Metal Bat is tasked with guarding a wealthy executive named Narinki and his spoiled son, Waganma, at a sushi restaurant.
: While Metal Bat is recovering from his clash with Elder Centipede, the "Hero Hunter" Garou arrives to challenge him. Despite his severe injuries, Metal Bat agrees to fight, leading to a brutal exchange where his physical power increases the more damage he takes.