Read One Punch Man Manga Chapter 54

One Punch Man Manga Chapter 54 Summary

The Rise of Senior Centipede

Metal Bat’s Relentless Fight

The chapter kicks off with Metal Bat finishing his intense battle against Junior Centipede and Venus Mantrap. With both enemies seemingly defeated, Narinki and his son Waganma—whom Metal Bat was assigned to protect—are relieved and eager to celebrate.

But the victory is short-lived. Junior Centipede, barely clinging to life, mocks Metal Bat by questioning his true place in the food chain. Just as Metal Bat prepares to finish him once and for all, disaster strikes.

The Arrival of Senior Centipede

The ground suddenly erupts, revealing the monstrous Senior Centipede, a towering evolution of the centipede threat. His sheer size and power force Metal Bat, Narinki, and Waganma out of the restaurant, thrusting them into a more dangerous situation.

To make matters worse, another monster appears—Rafflesidon—who begins releasing toxic gases designed to incapacitate anyone nearby. With multiple threats now on the scene, the tension escalates, and Metal Bat is left to face overwhelming odds.

Garou and Tareo’s Exchange

Meanwhile, outside the chaos of the monster attack, Garou is seen with Tareo near the outskirts of S-City. Their conversation reveals critical information about Watchdog Man’s patrol patterns, hinting at Garou’s next target.

Their talk is interrupted by a citywide emergency announcement: a Demon-level threat is active, with Metal Bat currently engaged in battle. Intrigued by the news and eager to test himself, Garou decides to confront Metal Bat directly.

Themes of Power and Persistence

• Unstoppable Monsters: Senior Centipede and Rafflesidon highlight how threats in the One Punch Man manga continue to grow in scale and danger.
• The Hero’s Burden: Metal Bat embodies the resilience of a hero, fighting on despite exhaustion and impossible odds.
• Garou’s Obsession: His fixation on challenging strong heroes deepens, setting up a fateful clash with Metal Bat.

Final Thoughts

Chapter 54 of One Punch Man delivers nonstop action, introducing new high-level monsters while building toward a major showdown between Metal Bat and Garou. Though Saitama doesn’t appear in this chapter, the story remains gripping, reminding fans that the superhero manga world is much larger than its bald hero.