| “ | Its presence was of an intensity I've never felt... its power level is likely higher than any monster I've fought so far. The impression I had was of an endless reserve of strength... it was almost like facing master Saitama. | „ |
| ~ Genos about Gouketsu |
Summary
Gouketsu was a formidable monster dispatched by Psykos to infiltrate the "Super Fight" martial arts tournament, destroying anyone in his way.
At the culmination of a tournament, with Suiryu declared the victor due to Saitama's disqualification, Gouketsu interrupted the victory celebration and used his minions to hold civilians hostage. It was later revealed that he intended to transform everyone in the stadium into monsters.
Eleven years prior to the story's events, Gouketsu was a human martial artist and the champion of the inaugural Super Fight. The Monster Association defeated and captured him, then demanded that he join their ranks or die. He took the offer and transformed into a mighty monster by ingesting a monster cell.
After defeating Suiryu, Max, and Snek, Gouketsu was pursued and ultimately killed by Saitama.
Powers and Stats
Tier: At least 7-A, possibly High 6-C
Name: Gouketsu
Origin: One-Punch Man
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Mysterious Being, Human (Formerly), Dragon-level Threat, Monster Association Executive
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Large Size (Type 1), Master Martial Artist, Enhanced Senses (Has four eyes. Was able to identify Bakuzan as a Dragon level threat just by looking at him), Longevity (Monster Cells endow those who consume them with a longer life span), Air Manipulation (With shockwaves), Supernatural Willpower (Through strength of will, Gouketsu was able to retain his mind through the process of Monsterization, becoming an intelligent monster)
Attack Potency: At least Mountain level (Genos, who has witnessed an all-out battle between Superalloy Darkshine and Carnage Kabuto in the VGS, believed that Gouketsu was more powerful than the latter), possibly Large Island level+ (Genos, who had witnessed Tatsumaki deflect the artillery from Boros' ship and Saitama nullify most of the meteor's impact energy, compared Gouketsu's power to the latter and believed that Saitama, Tatsumaki, and the rest of S-Class Heroes would have to work together to defeat him)
Speed: At least High Hypersonic (Far faster than Suiryu. One-shot a damaged Post-G4 Genos before he could react. Genos implied that Gouketsu is superior to Carnage Kabuto)
Lifting Strength: At least Class G (Suiryu stated that Gouketsu was above him in all aspects. Stated by Genos to be superior to Carnage Kabuto, who is as strong as Darkshine)
Striking Strength: At least Mountain level, possibly Large Island level+ (His casual punch was able to send shockwaves that blew an enormous hole in the Super Fight Stadium)
Durability: At least Mountain level, possibly Large Island level+
Stamina: Superhuman (Should be superior to Suiryu)
Range: Several Meters by sheer size, Kilometers with Shockwaves (The shockwaves from his punches are capable of dispersing entire clouds)
Standard Equipment: A high supply of Monster Cells.
Intelligence: Likely Above Average (He is a master martial artist who was able to win the first Super Fight tournament, as well as being considered one of the greatest martial artists of all time)
Weaknesses: None notable
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Master Martial Artist: After transforming into a monster, Gouketsu seemed to have retained the martial arts prowess that he had as a human when he won the first Super Fight tournament. This was evidenced in his fight against Bakuzan when he casually deflected the latter's attacks with a single arm. Moreover, Suiryu remarked that Gouketsu was more skilled than himself. After becoming a monster, Gouketsu seemed to toy with opponents with whom he held some respect and gave glimpses of his true power, as in his fights with Suiryu and Bakuzan. However, Gouketsu had also been shown to quickly finish fights when on a schedule, as he did not toy with Genos when he was headed toward the Super Fight arena.
- Enhanced Senses: Gouketsu was able to determine the strength of others. He identified the transformed Bakuzan as a Dragon-level Threat and noted that Suiryu could be an executive member of the Monster Association if he consumed a monster cell.
Notable Matchups
Notable Victories:
Superalloy Darkshine (One-Punch Man) Darkshine's Profile (7-A Gouketsu was used)
Notable Losses:
Garou (One-Punch Man) Garou's Profile (7-A Gouketsu and 7-A Half Monster Garou were used)
Inconclusive Matches:
Discussions
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