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OPM Manga Chapter 52 sets the stage for the kidnapping of the director’s child and Saitama…
…entering the tournament. This chapter is short, and there’s not much action going on here.
The chapter begins in the Hero Association base, where directors discuss an assault on Director Zeimeet by the notorious Hero Hunter Garou and decide to provide Class S escort to executives.
In Garou’s base, he marks off heroes he has taken down while setting his gaze on King. Meanwhile, King, occupied with a video game, refuses bodyguard duties requested by the Hero Association.
The scene shifts to Metal Bat in a restaurant, surprised by an unexpected bodyguard mission.
While Metal Bat argues with the father and son over table manners, he receives a call from his sister. He explains the importance of his mission and feels tremors on the ground.
Rushing back to the restaurant, Metal Bat finds monsters kidnapping the director’s son.
A giant centipede and Venus flytrap monster appear, intending to take the kid hostage. Metal Bat intervenes, gearing up to rescue the child.
The director expresses gratitude as Metal Bat prepares for the impending battle.
In the bottom panel, Saitama registers for the martial arts tournament.