Due to his actions, Saitama is promoted to B-Class (Rank 101).

Later, Saitama and Mumen Rider share a meal at an oden stand, where Mumen Rider thanks him, cementing their bond.

Following the fight, Saitama overhears a civilian mocking the heroes who lost, suggesting they were weak. Saitama takes the blame and plays the fool, acting as if he only arrived after the other heroes "weakened" the Sea King, to protect the pride of the fallen heroes.

Following his battle with the Deep Sea King in the previous episode, Genos is heavily damaged but continues to fight to protect the civilians trapped inside the shelter. When the Deep Sea King attempts to kill a small child with acid, Genos throws himself in the way, sacrificing his remaining functional limbs and nearly his life to protect them. 2. Mumen Rider’s Heroism

While other heroes were defeated and the public was in despair, Mumen Rider's bravery inspired the crowd.

The episode's emotional core is the arrival of , a C-Class hero with no superpowers, riding his bicycle into a fight he cannot win.

Knowing he is completely outmatched by the Sea King, Mumen Rider fights with pure conviction to protect the people, earning the crowd's cheers and the respect of the battered heroes.