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One Piece chapter 194: To Cut Iron — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 9 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 194 is titled 'To Cut Iron'.
  • p0Opening splash page shows Luffy surfing toward the Going Merry.
  • p1Color version of the 'NO BRAKES.' splash page from chapter 194.
  • p2Daz Bones claims invulnerability to swords due to his devil fruit.
  • p2Confrontation between Zoro and Daz Bones occurs in a city street.
  • p3Zoro and Daz Bones cross blades in their first direct clash.
  • p3Daz Bones warns that Zoro's swords must cut as well as his insults.
  • p4Zoro initiates attack with Spar Claw technique on wooden deck.
  • p5Daz Bones attempts to catch Zoro swords with bare hands.
  • p6Zoro uses Spin and Flip to hurl Daz Bones.
  • p7Zoro lands decisive Giri cross-slash sending Daz Bones flying.
  • p8Zoro is sent flying and crashes during clash with tall blade opponent
  • p9Zoro lands on his feet after being blasted upward in street battle
  • p10Zoro and tall opponent exchange words after initial sword clashes
  • p11Opponent transforms arm into blade and resumes attacking Zoro
  • p12Zoro deduces the human blade nature of his opponent mid-fight.
  • p12Zoro is knocked backward and skids across the ground from the force of the attack.
  • p13Opponent names his spinning blade attack SPARKLING DAISY.
  • p13Zoro is thrown into a large building causing visible structural damage and collapse.
  • p14Opponent grabs and hurls Zoro into the upper floor of a building.
  • p14The building starts to collapse from the impact with debris falling around the opponent.
  • p15Flashback shows young Zoro training upside down from a tree.
  • p15Sensei reveals existence of people who can cut iron to young Zoro.
  • p15Zoro fails to cut a sheet of paper during the training demonstration.
  • p16Scene occurs inside and around a traditional dojo building.
  • p16Dialogue takes place during a flashback sequence.
  • p16Zoro receives direct instruction on sword philosophy from the glasses-wearing swordsman.
  • p17Dojo building is completely destroyed during the confrontation.
  • p17Bald man in robes demonstrates ability to cut through iron.
  • p17Explosion occurs immediately after the bald man's challenge.
  • p18Zoro leaps forward immediately after declaring his cutting intent.
  • p18Confrontation continues amid the destroyed dojo remains.
  • p18Both fighters exchange final declarations before direct clash.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Daz Bones declares no swordsman has ever scratched him since gaining the Supa Supa devil fruit, speaking with arrogant confidence.
  • p2Zoro replies that Daz Bones should pack away memories of past swordsmen because he has never faced Zoro before, in a challenging tone.
  • p3Zoro states that Daz Bones has never faced him before, in a confident crouch.
  • p3Daz Bones confirms it is a fact while preparing to fight.
  • p3Zoro addresses Daz Bones as 'Baldy' during their standoff.
  • p3Daz Bones accepts the insult as a compliment and threatens Zoro's swords during their blade clash.
  • p4Zoro confidently declares he will finish the fight quickly.
  • p4Daz Bones wonders aloud how long the fight will last.
  • p4Technique name Spar Claw announced during Zoro claw strike.
  • p5Daz Bones calls out Clutch twice while seizing blades.
  • p5Zoro shouts Slide while twisting away from grip.
  • p6Daz Bones shouts Whoa while being thrown skyward.
  • p6Zoro yells Spin then Flip during mid-air maneuver.
  • p6Partial Oni- technique name begins off-panel.
  • p6Clamp effect shown as Daz Bones hand extends.
  • p7Technique labeled Giri (demon slash) during final cross-cut.
  • p8Unseen observer emits sharp exclamation of shock at Zoro's violent impact
  • p9Observer in cap reacts with heavy breathing and surprise at the explosion
  • p10Zoro expresses shock that opponent has no scratches after multiple attacks
  • p10Opponent states the result is futile just as previously warned
  • p10Opponent replies naturally to Zoro's observation
  • p10Zoro notes it is a fact they have never fought before
  • p11Opponent shouts 'WHOA!' while delivering transformed blade slash
  • p11Zoro cries out 'AHH!' as driven back by heavy impact
  • p12Zoro internally realizes the opponent is a human blade whose any body part can form an edge, conveying sudden tactical insight during combat.
  • p12Zoro shouts WHOA in alarm while tumbling through the air after being struck.
  • p12Opponent remains silent in visible panels, focused on relentless blade strikes.
  • p13Opponent yells SPARKLING DAISY while unleashing spinning cross-slash with blade limbs.
  • p13Zoro shows surprise with !!!? reaction while blocking the powerful spinning attack.
  • p14Opponent says Fly away... with aggressive intent while throwing Zoro.
  • p14Opponent mutters DAMN IT, HE'S... during the mid-air grab and throw.
  • p14Zoro cries GAHHH as he smashes into the building upper floor.
  • p15Young Zoro questions what he is still lacking after surviving countless battles.
  • p15Sensei confirms it is true that some people can cut through iron.
  • p15Zoro shouts SENSEI in surprise at the revelation.
  • p15Sensei tells Zoro to look carefully at this sheet of paper.
  • p15Sensei notes that Zoro failed the paper slash attempt.
  • p16Glasses-wearing swordsman explains that some swordsmen cannot cut anything yet can slice iron using the same blade.
  • p16Swordsman states his belief that a blade cutting everything it touches does not qualify as a true sword.
  • p16Swordsman defines the strongest sword as one that protects what it wishes to protect and cuts what it wishes to cut.
  • p16Zoro questions whether the swordsman thinks he is even listening.
  • p16Zoro declares he will become a swordsman capable of cutting anything.
  • p16Swordsman asks if Zoro understands the lesson.
  • p17Bald man expresses regret that Zoro will not witness him cutting through iron beautifully.
  • p17Bald man warns Zoro that passive defense will lead nowhere.
  • p17Bald man challenges Zoro to attempt cutting him.
  • p18Bald man acknowledges Zoro's statement with "I see...".
  • p18Zoro declares that the moment he cuts through iron will also be the moment the bald man dies.
  • p18Bald man states he will cut Zoro's entire body down to the last atom.
  • p18Bald man asserts that a sword unable to cut anything comes first.