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One Punch Man Manga Chapter 173 Summary
Saitama vs. Garou: The Battle Beyond Earth
The Showdown on Io
The chapter opens with Saitama and Garou clashing on Jupiter’s moon, Io. Despite Garou’s overwhelming power, he realizes that Saitama is copying his every move with effortless precision. Saitama even mocks him, daring him to try harder. In a jaw-dropping moment, Saitama unleashes a “Serious Sneeze”—a single breath so powerful that it obliterates Io’s surface and even rips apart Jupiter’s gaseous layers.
Garou’s Desperate Escape
Blasted into space by the impact, Garou spots Earth and tries to teleport back using a massive Nuclear Fission attack. He succeeds in opening a portal, but Saitama suddenly appears right behind him. In typical comedic fashion, Saitama explains that the cold gave him a stomachache, and the force of his fart during the explosion pushed him straight into the portal.
Back on Earth – The Emotional Clash
Landing back where their battle first began, Saitama defeats Garou with a single punch. But instead of finishing him off, Saitama reminds Garou of his promise to Tareo: he will not kill him. The moment turns grim when Garou sees Tareo lying dead from radiation. Devastated, Garou breaks down, consumed by guilt, realizing that his pursuit of becoming “Absolute Evil” has only cost him the one person he wanted to protect.
Garou’s Final Request
Understanding the depth of his defeat, Garou asks Saitama to copy his technique—believing that Saitama can surpass him and undo the doomed future. As Garou’s powers are stripped away and his body begins to disintegrate, he urges Saitama to closely watch his movements. In doing so, Saitama unlocks the ability to travel back in time.
The Time Leap and Final Punch
Saitama is sent back to the moment when Garou first confronted the heroes. Without hesitation, he lands a decisive punch that ends Garou’s rampage instantly. The timelines merge, leaving Saitama confused but holding Genos’ damaged core in his hand. Though uncertain about what just happened, he is quickly reminded of the bonds that ground him when Genos rushes in, apologizing for his earlier loss of control.