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One Piece chapter 52: Oath — what is in it

Baratie arc · 23 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 52 titled OATH.
  • p0Mihawk appears as central swordsman with black hat and cross necklace.
  • p1Chapter 52 title splash page.
  • p1ONE PIECE logo featured prominently with Japanese text.
  • p2Chapter 52 color title splash page.
  • p2ONE PIECE logo displayed in blue and white.
  • p3Minimal panel page showing only Mihawk upper body.
  • p4Luffy reacts with extreme distress to Zoro's apparent loss.
  • p4Sanji witnesses the same event with visible shock.
  • p4Krieg pirates comment on Zoro's defeat by a superior force.
  • p5Sanji reveals his resolve regarding his ambition.
  • p5Sanji is physically thrown through the air by an unseen force.
  • p6Luffy and Sanji exchange powerful physical blows.
  • p6The fight causes extensive damage to the Baratie deck.
  • p7Onlookers react with alarm to Luffy's charge.
  • p7Don Krieg identifies Luffy as possibly a Devil Fruit user.
  • p8Mihawk recognizes Luffy as connected to Zoro during the confrontation.
  • p8Mihawk delivers a powerful sword strike that sends Zoro flying.
  • p8Zoro loses grip on his swords upon impact with the deck.
  • p8Luffy is knocked down by the force of Mihawk's attack.
  • p9Luffy reacts with visible shock upon seeing Zoro alive.
  • p9Zoro remains conscious but severely injured on the deck.
  • p9Straw Hat crew reacts with panic and urgency to Zoro's condition.
  • p9Bearded crewmate assists in moving Zoro toward the boat.
  • p10Mihawk reveals his full name to Zoro and the crew.
  • p10Mihawk spares Zoro's life and offers advice on growth.
  • p10Straw Hats urgently treat Zoro's injuries on the damaged deck.
  • p10Mihawk stands alone on the wreckage while the crew works below.
  • p11Mihawk issues a direct challenge for Zoro to surpass him in the future.
  • p11Mihawk positions himself as waiting at the pinnacle of swordsmanship.
  • p11Zoro silently accepts the challenge while injured.
  • p11The confrontation ends with Mihawk departing after his declaration.
  • p12Mihawk directly addresses Luffy about his goal.
  • p12Luffy states his goal is to become Pirate King.
  • p12Mihawk notes the path is tougher than surpassing himself.
  • p13Zoro remains alive but has lost consciousness.
  • p13A hand grips a sword producing a sharp sound effect.
  • p14Zoro speaks while heavily injured and sweating.
  • p14Luffy cries while listening to Zoro.
  • p15Zoro vows to never lose again until he defeats Mihawk.
  • p15Luffy repeats the vow alongside Zoro.
  • p16Luffy declares future meeting with Mihawk and Zoro.
  • p16Mihawk acknowledges Luffy and Zoro as a good team.
  • p17Mihawk decides to leave after enjoying the fight.
  • p17Don Krieg's crew reacts with fear to Mihawk's presence.
  • p18Mihawk attacks Don Krieg with a powerful slash.
  • p18The slash travels far across the ocean after striking Krieg.
  • p19Mihawk has departed after the fight.
  • p19Luffy directs the crew to obtain a cook while planning to recover Nami.
  • p20Scene occurs at Baratie dock with crew and cooks present.
  • p20Luffy and Usopp discuss reaching five crew members before entering Grand Line.
  • p20Zeff responds to a request while standing on the bridge.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Mihawk shouts warning at young opponent with urgent intense mood.
  • p0Mihawk commands not to rush toward death in stern warning tone.
  • p4Luffy screams Zoro's name in raw horror with tears and sweat, conveying desperate shock at a comrade's defeat.
  • p4Sanji stares in disbelief while muttering why, cigarette clenched, showing stunned confusion.
  • p4Luffy roars BRO with equal force, expressing urgent emotional attachment.
  • p4Krieg pirate yells that even Zoro could not come close, highlighting overwhelming enemy strength.
  • p4Another pirate declares this is the power of the Grand Line and the world, warning of its danger.
  • p5Sanji states he threw away attachment to life after deciding to become the world's greatest swordsman, calm and resolute.
  • p5Crewman rages that the enemy was the world's strongest and ambition should be abandoned to avoid death.
  • p5Sanji snaps back that throwing away ambition is simple, defiant and mocking.
  • p6Luffy yells BRO while being hurled backward from impact.
  • p6Sanji shouts DAMN IT in fury during close combat exchange.
  • p6Luffy roars DAMN YOU while swinging a massive fist forward.
  • p7Onlookers shout WHAT'S THAT in shock at the unfolding attack.
  • p7Luffy bellows a massive ARGHHHHH while charging with fist cocked.
  • p7Don Krieg shouts that Luffy must be a Devil Fruit user and calls him that brat.
  • p8Mihawk questions aloud with cold intensity whether Luffy witnessed the prior event and is a comrade of the young swordsman.
  • p8Mihawk continues his statement before launching the devastating blade strike.
  • p8Luffy cries out OOF as he hits the deck in the aftermath.
  • p8Unknown prone figure groans NGHH amid scattered impact sounds.
  • p9Luffy states with shock that the man is still alive.
  • p9Reassuring voice tells others to fear not.
  • p9Crew members call out desperately for Zoro to answer them.
  • p9Luffy shouts to hurry and get Zoro onto the boat.
  • p9Bearded crewmate yells Zoro's name while rushing forward.
  • p10Mihawk declares it is much too early for Zoro to die.
  • p10Mihawk introduces himself as Dracule Mihawk.
  • p10Luffy and crew shout to apply medicine on Zoro's wounds and hurry.
  • p10Mihawk advises to know thy world and know thy self.
  • p10Mihawk tells Zoro to become strong and forges onward.
  • p11Elderly figure declares he shall stand at the top of the world and wait for Zoro.
  • p11Mihawk states he will wait no matter how many months or years pass.
  • p11Mihawk urges Zoro to forge ahead with fierce conviction and surpass his sword.
  • p11Mihawk shouts for Zoro to surpass him.
  • p12Background cooks react with disbelief at Mihawk's unexpected comment about Luffy.
  • p12Desperate off-panel voice pleads for the beaten man to respond.
  • p12Mihawk directly questions Luffy about his goal in a calm authoritative tone.
  • p12Luffy declares his ambition to become Pirate King with fierce resolve.
  • p12Mihawk acknowledges the extreme difficulty of Luffy's path compared to surpassing him.
  • p12Luffy responds with defiant enthusiasm that he will achieve it regardless.
  • p13Usopp and spiked-hat man desperately call for a response from their fallen comrade.
  • p13They acknowledge the severe injuries but confirm the person is still alive.
  • p13Spiked-hat man urgently asks Usopp about Zoro's condition.
  • p13Luffy reacts with shock upon noticing movement and calls Zoro's name.
  • p14Luffy calls out asking if Zoro can hear him.
  • p14Zoro responds weakly confirming he hears Luffy.
  • p14Zoro apologizes for causing worry while in visible pain.
  • p14Luffy states that failing to become the world's strongest swordsman would embarrass Zoro.
  • p14Spiked-hat man begs Zoro to stop talking due to his injuries.
  • p14Zoro begins swearing an oath despite his condition.
  • p15Spiked-hat man completes his oath that he will never lose again.
  • p15Luffy echoes the same vow with clenched fist.
  • p15Mihawk states he will fight Zoro again and win one day.
  • p15The vow to never lose again echoes across the deck.
  • p16Unknown voice expresses shock at Luffy's Pirate King declaration with exclamation mood.
  • p16Luffy replies casually that he has no problems while hanging upside down.
  • p16Luffy states he wants to meet Mihawk and Zoro again sometime in the future with determined tone.
  • p16Mihawk responds that Luffy and Zoro make a good team before departing.
  • p17Don Krieg roars about his title as East Blue ruler while questioning Mihawk's intent.
  • p17Mihawk states he has already enjoyed himself and will return to his nap.
  • p17Panicked crew member questions why someone is preventing Mihawk from leaving.
  • p18Mihawk declares that Krieg should die before leaving with aggressive intent.
  • p18Mihawk mutters that Krieg never learns followed by dismissive sound.
  • p18Mihawk says farewell as the slash travels across the sea.
  • p19Mihawk notes that the target is already gone with quiet tone.
  • p19Luffy calls for Usopp to go ahead while on the ship.
  • p19Luffy instructs the crew to secure a cook and promises to retrieve Nami and Zoro.
  • p20Luffy and Usopp shout enthusiastic agreement with raised energy and excitement about future plans.
  • p20Usopp declares intent to head to Grand Line with Luffy adding condition of reaching five crew members.
  • p20Sanji mutters dismissive remark about pests while smoking with irritated expression.
  • p20Zeff grants permission with calm authoritative tone from bridge position.
  • p20Unknown side character pleads to chase away pests in exchange for being let off the hook.