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One Piece chapter 51: Roronoa Zoro Falls Into the Sea — what is in it

Baratie arc · 21 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 51 title page features a mysterious female pirate and clown pirate on a damaged ship.
  • p0A large broken vessel sinks in the background amid smoke.
  • p1Mihawk faces Zoro on a large ship deck with dramatic sound effects.
  • p1Mihawk comments that the situation is a waste.
  • p2Scene takes place at the Baratie restaurant with onlookers watching a nearby boat.
  • p2Luffy, Sanji, and Don Krieg are present during the discussion of Zoro's fight.
  • p3Mihawk draws a small dagger instead of using his full sword.
  • p3A world map highlights East Blue as the weakest sea.
  • p4Mihawk draws a tiny dagger instead of a full sword.
  • p4Zoro initiates a direct charge on the broken deck.
  • p4Mihawk's slash produces large visible impact effects and debris.
  • p5Zoro's three swords are locked against Mihawk's dagger.
  • p5Impact produces visible grinding effects and forces Zoro backward.
  • p6Zoro's Oni Giri is halted by Mihawk's dagger.
  • p6Luffy and other onlookers react visibly to the stopped attack.
  • p7Zoro attempts to push forward despite being overpowered.
  • p7Mihawk's strike sends Zoro flying backward.
  • p8Mihawk wields a small black blade against Zoro's three swords.
  • p8A flashback depicts young Zoro training beside Kuina.
  • p8Zoro is visibly driven backward by Mihawk's strike with sweat flying.
  • p9Young Zoro makes a promise to become the world's greatest swordsman.
  • p9Johnny and Yosaku are bounty hunters who offer alliance to Zoro.
  • p9Zoro reacts strongly to being labeled a weakling by Mihawk.
  • p10Mihawk strikes Zoro and sends him flying across the deck.
  • p10Johnny and Yosaku attempt to intervene but are stopped by Zoro.
  • p10Luffy watches the fight tensely from the side without interfering.
  • p11Zoro uses a technique called TORA during the clash.
  • p11Luffy expresses belief that Zoro can become the world's strongest swordsman.
  • p11Mihawk lands another crushing strike marked GARI.
  • p12Zoro and Mihawk are locked in a sword clash on a wooden dock.
  • p12Luffy is watching the fight from below the main combatants.
  • p13Mihawk and Zoro continue their conversation while maintaining combat stances.
  • p13The duel takes place on an open dock by the sea.
  • p14Zoro refuses to step back even when facing possible death.
  • p14Mihawk recognizes Zoro's conviction during the duel.
  • p15Zoro reveals his name to Mihawk.
  • p15Mihawk decides to conclude the fight using his strongest black blade.
  • p16Zoro initiates his three-sword style secret technique Santouryuu on Mihawk.
  • p16The duel occurs on the damaged deck of the Baratie.
  • p17Zoro is defeated and sent flying by Mihawk's attack.
  • p17Zoro sheathes his swords after the loss.
  • p18Zoro receives a wound on his chest rather than his back.
  • p18Mihawk declares the fight over after Zoro's defeat.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text declares chapter theme of Roronoa Zoro falling into the sea.
  • p0Bottom label introduces mysterious female pirate arrival in Buggy crew volume.
  • p1Mihawk states the fight is a waste in dismissive tone.
  • p1Zoro admits surprise at meeting Mihawk this early with honest expression.
  • p2Onlookers react to the matchup against the world's strongest swordsman.
  • p2Luffy declares no one can match their bro in confident tone.
  • p2Don Krieg questions what the man did to the ship in surprise.
  • p3Zoro demands to know Mihawk's plan with the small weapon.
  • p3Mihawk explains he differs from brutes who go all out against weak opponents.
  • p3Mihawk notes Zoro is a swordsman of some renown.
  • p3Caption identifies East Blue as the weakest of the four seas.
  • p4Mihawk calmly states there is a limit to underestimating him and notes he has no smaller blade available.
  • p4Mihawk warns Zoro not to regret the fight when he dies.
  • p4Zoro shouts 'ONI' while launching his attack with crossed swords.
  • p4Mihawk tells Zoro it is time to realize the world is larger than it seems.
  • p5Zoro reacts with shock exclamation during the blade lock.
  • p5Zoro gasps in pain as the force overwhelms him.
  • p6Onlookers shout that Zoro's signature attack was completely stopped.
  • p6Luffy calls out Zoro's name in alarm.
  • p6Mihawk internally notes the situation is ridiculous.
  • p6Zoro expresses disbelief that no one has ever stopped his move until now and questions how a toy blade can halt him.
  • p7Zoro roars that it is impossible for the world to be this far away.
  • p7Zoro screams there should not be such a vast difference between them.
  • p7Zoro lets out a pained cry as the final strike lands.
  • p8Mihawk coldly notes the ferocity of the attack while maintaining neutral expression.
  • p8Johnny and Yosaku shout encouragement for Zoro to reveal his full power during the clash.
  • p8Young Kuina expresses regret about gender limits on becoming the world's best swordsman with a sad tone.
  • p8Young Zoro declares he trained specifically to win with fierce determination.
  • p9Young Zoro swears to become the world's strongest swordsman whose name reaches the heavens, for Kuina's sake.
  • p9Young Zoro vows to defeat Mihawk and compete for the title of world's greatest swordsman.
  • p9Johnny and Yosaku express being impressed by Zoro's skill and offer to work together.
  • p9Zoro questions the meaning of being called a weakling with a fierce glare.
  • p10Johnny and Yosaku angrily threaten to teach Mihawk a lesson for calling Zoro a weakling.
  • p10Zoro urgently orders Johnny and Yosaku not to interfere in the duel.
  • p10Zoro warns Luffy to stay put and not join the fight.
  • p10Impact sound marks Zoro being struck and sent flying by Mihawk.
  • p11Zoro calls out TORA while crossing blades overhead against Mihawk.
  • p11Luffy cheers that Zoro should accomplish at least that much to avoid embarrassing him as future Pirate King's crewmate.
  • p11Mihawk growls about the world's greatest while delivering a heavy blow.
  • p12Luffy screams in horror while watching his friend being overpowered.
  • p12Nearby man with sunglasses yells in anguish toward the duel.
  • p13Mihawk asks if Zoro wishes for his heart to be pierced.
  • p13Zoro demands to know why Mihawk refuses to step back.
  • p13Mihawk explains that stepping back would break an important personal promise or oath he could never return from.
  • p13Mihawk admits uncertainty about his own feelings during the fight.
  • p14Mihawk states that the current situation represents defeat.
  • p14Zoro confirms agreement with Mihawk's statement.
  • p14Mihawk asks if Zoro would accept death rather than defeat.
  • p14Zoro laughs and declares he would rather die than step back.
  • p14Mihawk acknowledges Zoro's strong conviction.
  • p14Mihawk asks Zoro to reveal his name.
  • p15Zoro announces his full name as Roronoa Zoro.
  • p15Mihawk declares he will end the duel with his black sword, the world's strongest sword.
  • p15Mihawk states he will remember Zoro and pays respect to his strength as a fellow swordsman.
  • p16Onlookers react with alarm noting the unsheathed sword that previously cut their ship.
  • p16Zoro roars a direct challenge to die while launching his attack.
  • p16Zoro internally weighs becoming the world's strongest against dying in this final blow.
  • p16Luffy urgently pleads for Zoro to stop the fight.
  • p17Zoro admits defeat and acknowledges he is no match for Mihawk.
  • p17Zoro reflects on the overwhelming strength of the world's strongest swordsman.
  • p17Zoro notes he never considered the possibility of losing.
  • p18Zoro reacts in shock to the outcome of the duel.
  • p18Mihawk states that a wound on the back is the shame of a swordsman.
  • p18Luffy cries out Zoro's name in alarm.