One Punch Man Chapter 76 – Stagnation and Growth

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In OPM Manga Chapter 76, chaos unfolds as the Disaster Level Demon Free Hugger confronts…

…the naked S-Class Hero Puri-Puri Prisoner. Despite injuries, Puri-Puri Prisoner is inspired to defeat the monster, with citizens cheering for him.

Remembering the power of love, he grows wings and heals his wounds. Then he embraces Free Hugger tightly until it’s defeated, leaving him victorious but injured.

Meanwhile, Saitama encounters a defeated hero and reflects on his purpose as a hero, seeking personal fulfillment. The chapter also hints at Saitama’s past with a glimpse of his tournament disguise alongside other fighters.

As he passes a fallen monster, he ponders his lack of satisfaction despite his victories.

The cover image shows Saitama extending his fist in the foreground while Genos, King, and Sonic are behind.
A foot with an iron prison ball steps in while Disaster Level Demon Free Hugger with a spiky body holds a Free Hug sign.
S-Class Hero Puri-Puri Prisoner in a fighting stance but with cuts on his body as he thinks of a way to defeat the monster.
The citizens on top of the building suggest to Puri-Puri Prisoner to use the iron ball as a weapon.
Puri-Puri Prisoner shouts back his appreciation and plans on kissing the youngsters for their support.
Puri-Puri Prisoner remembers love as a way to fight the monster in front. He suddenly grows wings.
Puri-Puri Prisoner is fully naked but with wings and open arms while his wounds are suddenly healed.
Puri-Puri Prisoner grabs the monster Free Hugger and embraces it tightly, with its eyes bulging out.
Free Hugger is down and defeated while Puri-Puri Prisoner cheers to the citizens with his body squirting in blood. The people slowly disperse.
Puri-Puri Prisoner receives a call that his "honies" in his sweet home prison were taken by monsters.
Saitama runs and passes by the defeated Free Hugger monster lying on the ground.
Saitama stops by C-Class Hero Water Gun, who is lying on the ground after losing to a monster 30 minutes ago.
C-Class Hero Water Gun is sweating with blood coming out of his nose while Saitama ponders about the goal of the monsters.
Saitama walks around the city thinking about the monsters he failed to defeat but realizes something else.
Saitama continues walking and remembers he just wants to do what he likes doing, and that is the main reason why he became a hero.
Saitama, with his wig during the tournament, disguised with Suiryu, Gouketsu, Bakuzan, and other fighters behind him.
Saitama thinks he didn't gain anything as he passes by a dead monster leaning on the wall.

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