## One Piece Chapter 51, pages 9-11: RORONOA ZORO FALLS INTO THE SEA - Chapter: 51 - Pages: 9-11 - Characters: Roronoa Zoro, Dracule Mihawk, Kuina, Yosaku, Johnny, Monkey D. Luffy, Usopp ### Summary Page 9: The flashback continues with young Zoro and Kuina making a promise. Kuina says, "Someday, one of us will become the world's greatest swordsman! Let's compete to see which of us will be that person!" Zoro replies with determination, "It's a promise!" In the present, Zoro fiercely attacks Mihawk, thinking, "I came to beat this man! I'll become even stronger for her sake! I swear I'll become the world's strongest swordsman whose name is famous enough to reach even the heavens!" Another brief flashback shows Yosaku and Johnny introducing themselves to Zoro in the past. "Aghhh! It's pirate hunter Zoro! We're the bounty hunters, Yosaku and Johnny! Even crying babies will almost stop crying by a slim margin at the mere mention of our names! We're impressed by your skill! Let us work together with you!" Back in the present, Mihawk easily dodges Zoro's strikes and asks, "What burdens you so? What do you still desire at the extent of your strength, weakling...?" Page 10: Luffy stretches his arms out wide to hold back Yosaku and Johnny, who are trying to rush forward in anger. They yell, "How dare you call our bro a weakling!? We oughta teach you a lesson, you bastard!" Luffy commands them firmly, "Stop, Yosaku! Johnny! Don't interfere! Stay put right here...!" Usopp looks at him nervously, saying, "Luffy..." Meanwhile, Mihawk steps inside Zoro's guard and thrusts his tiny knife directly into Zoro's chest. Zoro gasps in pain, "OOF!" Page 11: Despite being stabbed, Zoro doesn't retreat. He crosses his swords in front of him, preparing another technique. "TORA (tiger) OOO" Luffy watches intently, remembering Zoro's past words to him: "World's strongest swordsman! Sounds great! If you're gonna be the pirate king's shipmate, you should be able to accomplish at least that much! Otherwise, it'll be embarrassing for me!" Zoro's eyes burn with intense determination as he unleashes his attack. "The world's greatest... GARI (hunting)"