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One Piece chapter 85: 3 Swords Style vs 6 Swords Style — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 21 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 85 title page features Luffy, Usopp, and mustached man at outdoor picnic.
  • p1Zoro faces Hatchan while showing visible exhaustion from prior wounds.
  • p2Hatchan throws swords to his injured brother during fight with Zoro.
  • p3Zoro counters Hatchan's multi-sword technique by grabbing blades in mid-air.
  • p4Zoro counters Hatchan's six-sword attack using the technique TouRou Nagashi on the dock.
  • p5Hatchan becomes enraged after Zoro deflects his six-sword barrage on the dock.
  • p6Zoro counters Hatchan's logic by emphasizing the different weight carried by their swords.
  • p7Hatchan fights while partially submerged causing increased water resistance on his swings.
  • p8Hatchan wields six swords simultaneously.
  • p8Hatchan claims sword weight of 300kg each.
  • p8Fight occurs in front of a large arched building.
  • p9Hatchan uses spinning sword technique called OCTOPUS OPENER.
  • p9Zoro receives direct body slam after initial sword hit.
  • p10Zoro activates an ultimate technique while airborne.
  • p10Hatchan attempts to block Zoro's landing with spinning blades.
  • p11Zoro's technique is named SIX SWORDS WALTZ.
  • p11Hatchan is defeated and sent flying by the clash.
  • p12Roronoa Zoro engages multiple fishmen in close sword combat.
  • p12Hatchan is visibly wounded and recoiling from impact.
  • p12Fishman with topknots watches the fight with stern expression.
  • p13Zoro references previous spinning sword attack.
  • p13Hatchan prepares a six-sword technique.
  • p13Hatchan shows visible fatigue and reopened wounds.
  • p14Hatchan uses spinning sword technique similar to prior attack.
  • p14Zoro recalls motivation involving Hawkeye in flashback.
  • p14Hatchan shows extreme focus during final assault.
  • p15Hatchan's six swords break during the clash.
  • p15Zoro delivers decisive blow marked by large sound effects.
  • p15Zoro remains standing after the final exchange.
  • p16Hatchan uses Takoyaki Punch against Zoro.
  • p16Zoro counters with Maki Dragon Tornado slash.
  • p17Hatchan crashes into a ruined building after being defeated.
  • p17Zoro expresses urgency to save Luffy.
  • p18Arlong punches Zoro after Hatchan's defeat.
  • p18Arlong mentions a human who survived his punch at a restaurant.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Fishmen express that only brother can resolve the crisis but note it is not the time to worry.
  • p1Fishmen warn that reopened wounds will kill brother and that he is in critical condition with fever barely maintaining consciousness.
  • p1Hatchan taunts exhausted Roronoa Zoro during multi-sword assault.
  • p2Hatchan calls for brother to catch thrown swords.
  • p2Wounded brother realizes swords were already thrown and expresses confusion.
  • p2Wounded man internally notes fever rising despite movement intended to reduce it.
  • p2Hatchan alerts brother to incoming danger while boasting six-sword advantage.
  • p3Hatchan activates octopus leg miracle swords technique.
  • p3Zoro begins three swords style counter while seizing blades.
  • p3Hatchan reacts with shock cry during Zoro's counterattack.
  • p4Hatchan aggressively challenges Zoro to face his full six-sword barrage while lunging forward.
  • p4Zoro calmly announces and unleashes the drifting blade wolf technique during the clash.
  • p5Spectators express shock that Zoro blocked all six incoming blades from every direction.
  • p5Hatchan yells in fury that Zoro has made him extremely angry and resumes attack.
  • p6Hatchan logically taunts that three swords cannot defeat six swords.
  • p6Zoro questions what Hatchan desires and carries at the limits of strength.
  • p6Zoro states that the weight of their swords differs completely despite the number.
  • p7Hatchan grunts that swinging swords underwater is too difficult due to water resistance.
  • p7Genzo warns that Hatchan has swallowed too much water and must be rescued soon.
  • p7Nojiko urges Genzo to hurry as the underwater struggle continues.
  • p8Hatchan explains each of his swords weighs 300kg and are heavier than human swords.
  • p8Zoro retorts that his own swords are heavier and calls the claim stupid.
  • p8Hatchan dismisses Zoro as an idiot and activates OCTOPUS POT STANCE with SIX SWORDS STYLE.
  • p9Onlookers react with SHI... and !! sounds to the opening strike.
  • p9Hatchan unleashes OCTOPUS OPENER followed by BODY SLAM.
  • p10Allied fishmen cry that Zoro took a full hit to his wounds and may die.
  • p10Zoro calls out SIX SWORDS STYLE ULTIMATE TECHNIQUE.
  • p10Hatchan yells he will not give Zoro a safe landing.
  • p11Zoro warns that touching the attack will turn the opponent into mincemeat.
  • p11Hatchan shouts he will dice Zoro up during the spin clash.
  • p11Hatchan screams GYAAAA while being hurled away.
  • p12Large fishman with cap yells in shock at the sudden attack.
  • p12Allies react with surprise at the unfolding sword clash.
  • p12Unseen fighter screams in pain as bodies are thrown.
  • p13Zoro states he is no circus performer after cutting his hands.
  • p13Hatchan asks if brother's wounds reopened from prior attack.
  • p13Ally wishes they could switch places due to Hatchan's pain.
  • p13Hatchan declares octopus pot stance and time to die.
  • p14Hatchan claims his technique is 100 percent unavoidable.
  • p14Zoro counters with New Year's slash.
  • p14Young Zoro thinks he cannot be normal to beat Hawkeye.
  • p15Zoro asks if octopus is satisfied after understanding sword weight difference.
  • p15Hatchan is defeated and sent flying by the slash.
  • p16Hatchan roars attack name while launching furious multi-fisted punch toward opponent.
  • p16Zoro counters with spinning sword technique that hurls attacker backward.
  • p17Fishmen react in shock at Hatchan's defeat by three swords.
  • p17Zoro states he has no interest in the opponent and must hurry to save Luffy.
  • p18Arlong angrily questions Zoro cutting down Hatchan.
  • p18Arlong notes Zoro punched him back far and references another human survivor in East Blue.
  • p18Zoro retorts that he is being underestimated.