Warning: Spoilers Ahead for the Neo Heroes Arc in One-Punch Man!
One-Punch Man’sHero Association built up to the reveal of Blast as its top S-Class fighter well, with his immense powers still not fully explored, as hinted by keen readers. Blast’s introduction in the Monster Association Arc was the beginning of his most exciting adventures. While he is unlikely to top Saitama’s powers, his potential may remain unrevealed. Despite the latest chapter hinting at Blast’s downfall inOne-Punch Man, the partial removal of his suit, resembling Boros' from the Alien Conquerers Arc, could unleash his true power.
While the topic of Limiters and how their removal has been pursued with Saitama’s fight against Cosmic Fear Garou and again with the Neo Heroes' suits, the idea of artificial Limiters dates back to Saitama’s fight against Boros. As indicated at length by@Everything_OPM_ on X,this connection not only keeps Blast potentially still in the fightbut also shows a potential connection in the Neo Heroes Arc as it ties in well with his son, Blue. With glimpses of Blast’s other companions, including another of Boros' species, it’s not unreasonable to suspect this technology to resurface inOne-Punch Man.
Void May Have Removed Blast’s Limiter in One-Punch Man
Down but Not Out
In theTonari no Young Jumprelease ofOne-Punch Manchapter #208,Empty Void appears to have cut off Blast’s handwhile cutting through what appear to be vital tendons and joints for the S-Class hero. However, given his freshly damaged suit’s resemblance to Boros' suit inOne-Punch Man’sAlien Conquerors Arc andits function as an artificial limiter,Blast may still be in the fight. After all, he was not shown explicitly as executed beyond the precise strikes to him in the latest chapter.
Combined with the appearance of an alien companion resembling Boros in the climax of the Monster Association Arc, Blast could have gotten help creating a suit to keep his powers in check. As spotted in chapter #165 of the VIZ release andthe redrawnOne-Punch Manchapters, an ally of Boros' species could give insight into how to make these suits. As theorized by @Everything_OPM_, this could be intended to keep Blast’s powers in check, ashis and Saitama’s abilities are considered too dangerous to roam the Earth.
Blast’s Suit Could Turn the Neo Heroes' Tech on Its Head
Tying Into the Current One-Punch Man Saga
While the Ninjas Arc rages on with Blast holding off anEmpty Void vastly empowered by God, the overarching Neo Heroes Saga explores similar suits geared toward artificially empowering humans inOne-Punch Man.With cases like the heavy body modifications of Wavygyaza andthe comparative miracle of science that is Genos,there’s at least an outward intent to remove Limiters so heroes can eventually reach similar states like Saitama’s. But with naturally powerful characters like Blast in the mix and the potential for a suit to do the inverse, it’s worth noting that his son, Blue, has a similar outfit.
Given what Suiryu did to his special “Neo Heroes Battle Suit” immediately upon being given one, destroying it the instant the outfit unleashed his potential, the technology is not yet perfected.The high degree to which it’s being researched and at a hefty price tag will be their downfall, pushing their users to depend more on the suit than unlocking their abilities more naturally. Ultimately, attention is drawn right back to the top member of Neo Heroes, Blue.
Blue and His Father Have Matching Suits in One-Punch Man
Knowing Their Talents Like the Back of Their Hands
Warning: Spoilers for the One-Punch Man Webcomic Ahead!With glimpses of Blue’s gauntleted hands in chapter #206 (JP) ofOne-Punch Man,one can easily notice how identical the design is to Blast’s suit. The fan theory posed by @Everything_OPM_ suggests that this is no coincidence, especially with the extra close-up, back-to-back panel glimpses of Blue’s hands, and it suggests another key connection to the Neo Heroes. The suits created by the Neo Heroes inOne-Punch Mansaid to bring their wearer’s powers to the zenith of their potential,could be reverse-engineered from Blast’s suitand, by extension, the technology of Boros' race.
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As the webcomic indicates, Blue’s gauntlets, much like Blast’s, encompass much of his torso, implying that Blue could keep his abilities in check similarly. Soon, readers will see what happens when Blue removes the limits on his strength and what it could mean in Blast’s case. While Blast may be down one hand, the damage to his suit could reveal his true potential inOne-Punch Man.
