Could Metal Bat Outshine Saitama with His Fighting Spirit One Day?

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Summary

  • Metal Bat’s fighting spirit boosts his power, speed, and durability in battles, potentially rivaling Saitama someday.
  • The S-class hero could grow to be a significant threat in the series, especially against continuously escalating foes.
  • Metal Bat’s ability to continuously gain power might make him a formidable opponent in a hypothetical fight with Saitama.

The following contains spoilers from the One Punch Man manga

In the realm of One Punch Man, a singular fact stands out: Saitama consistently wins with minimal effort. This is because Saitama’s power far surpasses his adversaries to such an extent that it appears almost unbeatable.

In Season 2, we catch a peek into the concealed prowess of Metal Bat, the S-rank hero. Particularly in his confrontation with Elder Centipede, we discover that he possesses an extraordinary fighting spirit ability. This talent amplifies his strength as he persistently engages in combat. If this power is allowed to escalate throughout a battle, it could potentially make him powerful enough to challenge Saitama in future encounters.

Metal Bat’s Fighting Spirit

An Underrated Ability

In the battle between Metal Bat and Elder Centipede, followed by a struggle against the Hero Hunter Garou in season 2 of One Punch Man, the workings of his fighting spirit’s power were unveiled.

“I’m not that easy to kill. I fight until I win!” -Metal Bat

During battle, when Metal Bat becomes energized, his unyielding combat determination empowers him to launch surprising forceful blows. It seems that this tenacious spirit not only enhances his speed and resilience, but also enables him to withstand attacks he was once vulnerable to and hold his ground against stronger opponents.

“Did his attacks pack more punch than I thought? -Garou during his fight with Metal Bat.

In the beginning, Metal Bat found himself at a disadvantage when facing Garou. However, his indomitable fighting spirit enabled him to withstand and counter Garou’s assaults, even coming close to defeating the hero hunter. But just as he seemed poised to finish off Garou, his little sister appeared unexpectedly, causing him to be diverted from his attack.

In the bustling world of One Punch Man, a seemingly ordinary skill like Metal Bat’s indomitable spirit might not initially grab attention among the flashier abilities. Yet, this very trait could be what keeps Metal Bat integral to the storyline as the challenges in the series grow progressively more formidable, surpassing present power thresholds. It isn’t hard to envision a situation where other heroes succumb to the magnitude of a future clash, but Metal Bat remains combat-ready due to his unique ability.

One Swing Man

What Would Happen if Saitama and Metal Bat Squared Off?

In these animated series, graphic novels, and webcomics, there are no set boundaries on how much power Metal Bat might amass from his unusual ability linked to his fighting spirit. Consequently, it’s plausible that, given sufficient time in battle, Metal Bat could potentially earn the nickname “One-Swing Man,” due to his tremendous strength.

In a hypothetical clash between them, Saitama’s habitual restraint would prove beneficial to Metal Bat. With every attack he endures, Metal Bat will keep growing stronger, causing Saitama to gradually let go of his holdback a bit more with each encounter. Unbeknownst to Saitama, this fight could inadvertently transform him into one of the strongest characters in the series at that very moment.

Although it’s extremely rare for Metal Bat to actually defeat Saitama in combat, he might be able to challenge Saitama if he keeps enhancing his power and maintains a fighting spirit inspired by Saitama. Moreover, there’s potential for Metal Bat to develop new strategies in the future that could help him harness his abilities more effectively against opponents like Saitama. One possibility is that he allows an opponent to continuously attack him, building up his strength gradually until he catches Saitama off guard with a powerful counterattack.

Despite the fact that Metal Bat might gain immense power, it remains uncertain how resilient Saitama truly is, as the series has yet to suggest that Saitama can be harmed by an attack. Additionally, while Saitama occasionally holds back his punches, there’s no indication that his durability ever wavers. It seems that Saitama’s resistance to harm is always at maximum, regardless of what he does or doesn’t do.

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2025-04-13 16:54