Quick answer

When was the first time Zoro used three swords?

The answer

Roronoa Zoro first used three swords in chapter 112 against Baroque Works agents.

Ch. 112, p. 8

Verified through chapter 112Updated

What the manga shows

7 facts
  1. Zoro readies three swords before attacking Miss Valentine.

    Ch. 112, p. 8

  2. Zoro executes the three-sword technique Giri in the same fight.

    Ch. 112, p. 8

  3. Zoro draws his swords and shouts the Giri attack name.

    Ch. 112, p. 12

  4. Zoro intercepts the marines attack using three swords at once.

    Ch. 6, p. 3

  5. Zoro readies three swords with one held in his mouth before attacking Cabaji.

    Ch. 17, p. 8

  6. Zoro unleashes his named three-sword technique against Cabaji.

    Ch. 17, p. 8

  7. Cabaji is sent flying by the force of Zoro's three-sword attack.

    Ch. 17, p. 8

Change log

3 chapters
  1. Chapter 112Added 3 facts; updated the answer
  2. Chapter 17Added 3 facts
  3. Chapter 6Added 1 fact

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