"Escalation" (エスカレーション, Esukarēshon, Tonari: 125) is the 84th chapter of the One-Punch Man manga series.
Summary[]
As Garou is pummeled rapidly by Bang, Garou tries to counter-attack against his former teacher but his efforts are in vain due to his weakened state and their difference in Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist mastery. He ends up continued to be overwhelmed. Knowing that he cannot win, he attempts to escape and uses Death Gatling's unconscious body as meat shield to cover his escape. However, Bomb intercepts him and kicks him in the face toward the group of remaining monsters, causing the monsters to be shredded by Bomb's razor sharp Whirlwind Iron Cutting Fist. Afterwards, Bomb and Bang combine their martial arts against Garou.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Garou (Cover)
- Bang
- Bomb
- Genos
- Death Gatling
- Phoenix Man
Chapter Notes[]
- The chapter was advertised as over 100 pages on the official website to help the sales of the newly released Volume 15.
- In the Volume Release, this chapter was split into two chapters one in Volume 16 and one in Volume 17. The split chapter in volume 17 is called "Power" (パワー, Pawā, Tonari: 125).
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