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Robot Invasion Arc

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The Robot Invasion Arc is the twenty-second chapter of One-Punch Man and the seventh arc of the Neo Heroes Saga. A mechanical army overruns a city, drawing in a freshly upgraded Genos, Saitama, and both hero factions to hold the line.

Saga: Neo Heroes Saga
Arc Number: 22
Saga Position: seventh arc
Webcomic Chapters: 140-Ongoing
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Overview

Standing twenty-second in the run and seventh within the Neo Heroes Saga, this webcomic-only stretch opens as a robotic assault engulfs a city. It picks up straight after Genos finishes off Body, Ray, and Tech, sending him and Saitama toward the source of the machines while the Hero Association and the Neo Heroes scramble to respond.

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Summary

Having beaten Body, Ray, and Tech, Genos installs the last upgrade left behind by Dr. Kuseno and sets out to wreck Metal Knight's research facility. He and Saitama reach a nearby city and find it under savage attack from an unknown robot army. Genos tears into the machines, then proposes splitting up so that he can strike the labs while Saitama clears the streets. Saitama agrees and warns him to stay careful. Seconds later, flying overhead, Genos spots the monster Meat Dumpling and obliterates it on sight.

On the ground, several Hero Association members try to stem the mechanical tide but find themselves badly pressed. The Neo Heroes soon sweep in to join the fight, waving the Association's heroes off and declaring that this threat lies beyond their capability and that they would only be in the way.

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Aftermath

As an ongoing webcomic arc, its consequences remain unsettled, with the invasion still in progress and the rivalry between the two hero organizations sharpening amid the chaos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Robot Invasion Arc in One Punch Man?

The Robot Invasion Arc is the twenty-second chapter of One-Punch Man and the seventh arc of the Neo Heroes Saga, a webcomic-only story in which a mechanical army overruns a city and draws in Genos, Saitama, and both hero factions.

Why do Genos and Saitama split up in the Robot Invasion Arc?

Genos proposes splitting up so he can strike Metal Knight's research labs while Saitama clears the streets of the attacking robot army, and Saitama agrees while warning him to stay careful.

What monster does Genos destroy in the Robot Invasion Arc?

Genos spots the monster Meat Dumpling while flying overhead and obliterates it on sight during the chaos of the robot invasion.

How do the Neo Heroes respond to the robot invasion?

The Neo Heroes sweep in to join the fight and wave off the struggling Hero Association members, declaring that the threat lies beyond the Association's capability and that they would only be in the way.

Is the Robot Invasion Arc finished in the One Punch Man story?

No, the Robot Invasion Arc is an ongoing webcomic-only arc with unresolved consequences, as the invasion is still in progress and the rivalry between the Hero Association and the Neo Heroes keeps sharpening.

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