Warning: Spoilers for One-Punch Man Chapter 202 (Japanese release)
Summary
Sonic’s refusal of God’s temptation shows his determination and desire to become stronger in his own way. By rejecting the illusory Monster Cell, Sonic proves that he is willing to put in the effort to achieve true power like Flashy Flash. The Ninja Village arc gave Sonic a chance to shine and be taken more seriously as a character in One-Punch Man.
Man one punchThe current arc of the arc has done a lot to improve the status of the ninja known as Speed-o-Sound Sonic, showing off his abilities when fighting alongside the S-rank hero and the escapee of Ninja Village, Flashy Flash. However, chapter 202 gives Sonic an even bigger victory by asking him to do something few other characters have: deny God.
In Chapter 202 (Japanese numbering) of One-Punch Man, Sonic is tempted by an illusion of a Monster Cell, which jumps into the pan and begins to cook itself. The Cell tries to draw out Sonic by pointing out how big the power gap is between not only him and Saitama, but also Flashy Flash and the Ninja Village Chief. However, Sonic refuses, stabbing the cell with his dinner knife (which turns out to be his Kunai), causing it to scream in surprise. This decision shatters the illusion, not only for Sonic but also, it seems, for Flashy Flash.
Sonic is determined to become stronger himself, following in Flashy Flash’s footsteps.
Sonic’s determination overcomes God’s temptation
Now, on several occasions, the evil god has tempted the characters to join him in trying to accomplish their goals. For example, God tried to trick Tatsumaki by using Blast form, but she was able to see through it. He also tried to reach Garou, disguised as Blast, and in the final chapter, tried to reach Flashy Flash disguised as young Sonic. Interestingly, God does not take the form of someone Sonic trusts, such as Flashy Flash, but instead tries to appeal to his desire for power.
However, this decision may have been a mistake as Sonic was able to overcome the illusion with relative ease. Sonic saw Saitama’s true power and knew that monster cells would not give him the power he desired.. After witnessing how powerful Flashy Flash had grown solely through his own training, Sonic realized that he still had room to grow without pursuing shortcuts like cell monster. For a character often considered a joke, Sonic has joined a fairly elite club of top fighters who have resisted God’s temptation.
In a sense, it’s fitting that Sonic of all characters can break illusions; His determination has proven to be nearly unparalleled, as evidenced by his multiple attempts to take down Saitama despite continually failing. When Sonic sets his mind to something, it’s difficult to get him to change, and it seems like even God can’t do it easily. What’s perhaps more impressive is that he’s able to break God enough for Flashy Flash to escape, which he notes by telling Sonic he owes him.
The Ninja Village storyline treated Sonic with much more respect than the regular One-Punch Man, and as a result the character was able to develop in ways that were unimaginable just a few chapters ago. imagine. Sonic could be on his way to becoming a true hero… or he could easily fall into old habits and return to his old ways Man one punchfavorite joke of