Page 8: - Mihawk wields a small black blade against Zoro's three swords. - A flashback depicts young Zoro training beside Kuina. - Zoro is visibly driven backward by Mihawk's strike with sweat flying. Page 9: - Young Zoro makes a promise to become the world's greatest swordsman. - Johnny and Yosaku are bounty hunters who offer alliance to Zoro. - Zoro reacts strongly to being labeled a weakling by Mihawk. Page 10: - Mihawk strikes Zoro and sends him flying across the deck. - Johnny and Yosaku attempt to intervene but are stopped by Zoro. - Luffy watches the fight tensely from the side without interfering. Page 11: - Zoro uses a technique called TORA during the clash. - Luffy expresses belief that Zoro can become the world's strongest swordsman. - Mihawk lands another crushing strike marked GARI. Page 12: - Zoro and Mihawk are locked in a sword clash on a wooden dock. - Luffy is watching the fight from below the main combatants. Page 13: - Mihawk and Zoro continue their conversation while maintaining combat stances. - The duel takes place on an open dock by the sea. Page 14: - Zoro refuses to step back even when facing possible death. - Mihawk recognizes Zoro's conviction during the duel. Page 15: - Zoro reveals his name to Mihawk. - Mihawk decides to conclude the fight using his strongest black blade.