new to the series but holy moly episode 24 made me cry! : r/OnePiece
: After being defeated and nearly killed, Zoro tearfully vows to Luffy that he will never lose again until he defeats Mihawk . Impact and Legacy One Piece Episode 24
: Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the world's greatest swordsman, arrives at the Baratie restaurant. He destroyed the flagship of the Krieg Pirates simply to kill time. new to the series but holy moly episode 24 made me cry
: Impressed by Zoro's refusal to retreat—stating that "a wound on the back is a swordsman's shame"—Mihawk acknowledges Zoro's "strong heart" and finishes the duel with Yoru . He destroyed the flagship of the Krieg Pirates
In , titled " Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea ," the story reaches a major turning point during the Baratie Arc. This episode is widely celebrated by fans as the moment the series transitions from a lighthearted adventure into a more serious epic. Key Events of Episode 24
: Roronoa Zoro recognizes Mihawk and immediately challenges him to a duel to fulfill his dream of becoming the greatest swordsman.
: Mihawk, seeing Zoro as far below his level, chooses to fight using a tiny kogatana (cross-knife) rather than his legendary sword, Yoru . Despite Zoro using three swords, Mihawk easily blocks every strike.
