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Yes, Garou died in the manga. It was a significant plot point.

Yes, Garou does die in the manga.

Not really. Garou's appearance in the manga doesn't typically give the impression of being exactly 18.

Yes, there might be. The Naruto and One - Punch Man fandoms are both large, and it's not uncommon for fans to create crossover fanfics. In such a fanfic, Naruto could be depicted as a fan of Garou for various reasons, like being impressed by his fighting style.

One idea could be a story where Garou and Metal Bat are forced to team up against a common enemy stronger than they've ever faced. They start off hating each other but gradually learn to respect each other's fighting styles.

For a good character interaction between Garou and Saitama, start with their fundamental differences. Saitama is a hero who is bored with the lack of challenge, while Garou hates heroes. Have them start with a fight, but make it a comical one where Saitama's nonchalance annoys Garou to no end. This can lead to some great dialogue exchanges where Garou tries to taunt Saitama into taking him seriously, but Saitama just doesn't care.

The plot might involve Naruto reading about Garou in some kind of multiverse scroll. Intrigued, he uses his shadow clone jutsu to search for Garou. When they meet, Naruto is all excited and asks Garou a million questions about his fighting techniques. Garou is initially annoyed but then realizes Naruto has a pure heart and they end up having adventures together.

Character development is a big part of these fanfics. Since both characters have their own fan bases, the writers try to stay true to their original personalities while also adding new layers. For example, Garou's struggle between his anti - hero ways and his potential for good can be further explored in relation to Metal Bat's more straightforward sense of justice. And the action scenes in these fanfics are usually intense, given the combat - ready nature of both Metal Bat and Garou.

In this fanfiction, perhaps Naruto starts to question the concept of 'good' and 'evil' in the ninja world like Garou does in his own story. He could find himself in a gray area, where the actions of his village and the other villages seem less than noble. This could lead to him going on a journey to redefine what it means to be a ninja, while also having some epic battles and character - building moments, just like Garou's journey of self - discovery.

One idea could be a Garou OC who is a lone wolf, not part of any pack, and has to survive in a world full of both human and supernatural threats. They could have unique powers like the ability to blend into shadows, which helps them in their solitary existence.