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Chapter 234: Guardianship

Manga ChapterCh. 234 (Online)

Guardianship is the 234th online chapter of One-Punch Man in the Neo Heroes Uprising Arc. A detailed summary is not yet on record, but the chapter turns toward Garou, Bang, and Suiryu and introduces the Dragon-level Hellmon.

Kanji: 後見
Title: Guardianship
Tonari: 279
Next Chapter: Chapter 235 (Online): Part-Time Guy
Pages Online: 15
Release Date: July 2, 2026
Summary Status: not documented on source
Cover Character: Garou
Previous Chapter: Chapter 233 (Online): Contribution
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Summary

"Guardianship" is the two hundred thirty-fourth online chapter of One-Punch Man, part of the Neo Heroes Uprising Arc. Its plot has not yet been documented on the source, but the cast pivots away from the Mirror battle toward Garou and Bang, hinting at a separate thread within the arc.

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Key Events

The chapter gathers Bang, Charanko, Sour Face, Garou, Mad Devil Yankee, and Suiryu, and introduces the Dragon-level being Hellmon. This roster marks a shift from the Hero Association siege to a storyline built around Garou and his associates. The title reads Kōken, meaning guardianship. Notably, the chapter draws on webcomic chapter 133 rather than the chapter 129 that anchored the preceding installments.

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Notes

Released online on July 2, 2026 as Tonari number 279, this fifteen-page chapter belongs to the Neo Heroes Uprising Arc and adapts webcomic chapter 133. Garou appears on the cover. The source wiki had not yet filled in its short or long summary. "Guardianship" comes after "Contribution" and before "Part-Time Guy."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chapter 234 "Guardianship" of One Punch Man about?

Chapter 234, titled Guardianship, is the 234th online chapter of One Punch Man in the Neo Heroes Uprising Arc. Its full plot has not yet been documented on the source, but the cast pivots away from the Mirror battle toward Garou and Bang, hinting at a separate storyline within the arc.

Which characters does Chapter 234 focus on?

Chapter 234 gathers Bang, Charanko, Sour Face, Garou, Mad Devil Yankee, and Suiryu, marking a shift away from the Hero Association siege toward a storyline built around Garou and his associates. Garou also appears on the chapter's cover.

What new monster is introduced in Chapter 234?

Chapter 234 introduces Hellmon, a Dragon-level Mysterious Being, as part of its shift toward the storyline surrounding Garou and Bang. The chapter draws on webcomic chapter 133, unlike the earlier chapter 129 material used by the preceding installments.

What does the chapter title "Guardianship" mean in Chapter 234?

The title of Chapter 234 reads Kōken in Japanese, meaning guardianship. It reflects the chapter's turn toward Garou and Bang's storyline within the Neo Heroes Uprising Arc.

When was Chapter 234 released, and which webcomic chapter does it adapt?

Chapter 234 of One Punch Man went online on July 2, 2026 as a fifteen-page chapter, listed as Tonari number 279. It adapts webcomic chapter 133, following Chapter 233 and preceding Chapter 235, Part-Time Guy.

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