Drive Knight is the 122nd chapter of One-Punch Man, part of the Monster Association Arc. The S-Class hero cycles through his combat forms in a drawn-out duel with the elusive Nyan, ending it by burning the cat monster from within.
Summary
Drive Knight engages his Tactical Transformation: Chariot and springs at Nyan. Wheeling around the cat monster, he vents an anesthetic gas hoping to freeze it in place, then rams it with his bike, only for the creature to vanish into a fissure in the ground. The hero floods the crack with a potent solvent to drive Nyan back into the open, then launches a spread of missiles that the monster shrugs off with ease.
Key Events
When Nyan dives in for a close strike, Drive Knight shifts to Tactical Transformation: Knight and boots it skyward, follows with Flying Chariot to soar above it, and comes down as Bishop, hammering the monster into the earth. Nyan worms inside his suit and shreds it with Feline Retribution, and the pair separate. He converts to Gold, whose reinforced plating shields him from Nyan's flurry of flying slashes. The monster slips into his body again, cutting from angles he cannot predict. As Nyan winds up Feline Retribution inside him, Drive Knight spikes his internal heat to force it out, seizes it in a chokehold, switches to Silver to run it through from behind, and finally sets it alight.
Notes
Saitama graces the cover, and the volume bonus page shows a chibi Fubuki striking a sassy pose. The chapter released on October 5, 2019, appears in Volume 25, and carries the Tonari number 161.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drive Knight a villain?
No, Drive Knight is not a villain. In Chapter 122, he appears as an S-Class hero of the Hero Association, fighting the Monster Association cadre Nyan and ultimately defeating the cat monster.
What happens in One Punch Man Chapter 122, Drive Knight?
In Chapter 122, titled Drive Knight, the S-Class hero engages the Monster Association cadre Nyan in a prolonged duel, cycling through multiple combat forms before burning the cat monster from within to defeat it.
Which combat forms does Drive Knight use in Chapter 122?
Drive Knight cycles through Tactical Transformation forms including Chariot, Knight, Flying Chariot, Bishop, Gold, and Silver as he battles Nyan across the chapter.
How does Nyan attack Drive Knight from inside his body?
Nyan slips into Drive Knight's suit and body twice, attacking with a technique called Feline Retribution, until Drive Knight raises his internal temperature to force the monster out.
When was Chapter 122 released and what volume is it collected in?
Chapter 122, titled Drive Knight, released on October 5, 2019, is collected in Volume 25, and features Saitama on its cover.
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