# WebtoonLib — One-Punch Man #3

## Series
- title: One-Punch Man
- slug: one-punch-man-4f9667

## Chapter
- number: 3
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The flashback to Saitama's origin continues, showcasing his very first heroic battle against the bizarre monster, Crabrante. Before his overwhelming power, a still-human Saitama struggles desperately to protect the child who drew on the creature. In a surprisingly brutal and comedic fight, Saitama uses his wits and a necktie to gain the upper hand, ultimately defeating the monster in a messy, hard-won victory. This foundational encounter solidifies his decision to become a hero "for fun," setting him on the path of the grueling training that would change him forever.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Split-Chinned Kid — Supporting
- Crabrante — Supporting
- Saitama — Main

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The flashback to Saitama's origin continues, showcasing his very first heroic battle against the bizarre monster, Crabrante.

### Spoiler summary
The flashback to Saitama's origin continues, showcasing his very first heroic battle against the bizarre monster, Crabrante. Before his overwhelming power, a still-human Saitama struggles desperately to protect the child who drew on the creature. In a surprisingly brutal and comedic fight, Saitama uses his wits and a necktie to gain the upper hand, ultimately defeating the monster in a messy, hard-won victory. This foundational encounter solidifies his decision to become a hero "for fun," setting him on the path of the grueling training that would change him forever.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — One-Punch Man #3](/series/one-punch-man-4f9667/chapter-3)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/one-punch-man-4f9667

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.