How Strong is Drive Knight in One Punch Man Season 3?

After a long wait, One-Punch Man Season 3 has finally been released and has reignited the enthusiasm of fans. Although this new season has received some criticism regarding the quality of animation, the main focus for fans remains on the increasingly deep plot, especially with the rise of the Monster Association underground.

Several characters that were only briefly introduced in Season 2 are now taking on central roles, including one of the most perplexing Class-S Heroes: Drive Knight, Rank 7 Hero. With a thick aura of mystery and his extraordinary powers, just how great is this cyborg Hero really?

Don't forget to read other interesting news on Liputan6.com.

1. The Most Mysterious in the Hero Association

Drive Knight (credit: x.com/@SenjutsuHenkei)

Drive Knight, Rank 7 Class-S Hero, is the most mysterious figure in the Hero Association. Unlike other heroes, he is a highly strategic fighter who always gathers data and information about his enemies before attacking, making him superior on the battlefield. His closed-off and enigmatic demeanor, along with his focus on data collection, often raises suspicion among his peers, even sparking rumors that he might potentially become an antagonist.

2. Cold Rivalry with Metal Knight

Drive Knight (credit: x.com/@SenjutsuHenkei)

Drive Knight has a strong distrust of Metal Knight (Rank 4 Class-S Hero), even suspecting Metal Knight of colluding with the Monster Association after one of his robots was captured in Season 2. Although his suspicions have little evidence, Drive Knight continues to operate outside the Hero Association. He modifies his cyborg body using parts from Metal Knight's robots, but whether his identity is that of a pure AI or a former human remains shrouded in mystery.

3. Key Role in Season 3 and the Future

Drive Knight (credit: x.com/@SenjutsuHenkei)

Before mysteriously disappearing, Drive Knight made significant contributions by revealing the existence of the Monster Association and the conversion technique of the Orochi King monster. His greatness was proven in the manga and webcomic when he managed to defeat Nyan, a Mysterious Being Level Dragon, thanks to his tactical intelligence and his heat ability (Heat ability).

Most interestingly, Drive Knight became an important character for Genos as he was the first to warn Genos about Metal Knight, and then confirmed that Metal Knight was responsible for the destruction of Genos's hometown. In fact, in the climax of the Monster Association Arc, Drive Knight displayed surprising trust by fusing with Genos, creating a powerful combined form called "Tactical Combination: Promoted Rook". Drive Knight's role as Genos's ally is predicted to be key in their future confrontation against Metal Knight.

(kpl/adf)