Narration states Zoro challenges the strongest swordsman in a fight on the sea.

SFX convey intense motion and vocal reactions during scene.

Vertical text describes each character having their own dreams and ambitions.

Text mentions fates interwoven by the One Piece.

Question posed about who will achieve their goals in the end.

Text declares an ocean of adventures awaits.

Vertical text states a giant crab is taken down by a beautiful lady and questions why she saved Buggy.

Bottom text labels scene as Buggy's crew adventure chronicles volume 12.

Mihawk dismisses the fight as pointless with crossed arms.

Young Zoro expresses surprise at encountering Mihawk this early.

Onlookers identify the matchup as versus Pirate Hunter Zoro.

Crew reacts with awe calling Mihawk the strongest swordsman in the world.

Sailor questions what Mihawk did to damage their ship.

Another sailor claims no one can challenge their leader.

Mihawk questions what Zoro is attempting with the fight.

Mihawk compares using full power against a weak opponent to hunting a rabbit.

Mihawk notes Zoro has some swordsman reputation but limited skill.

Mihawk states the drawn blade is the smallest he carries.

Mihawk warns Zoro not to regret the challenge when killed.

Narrator describes teaching the vastness of the world to a frog in a well.

Masked swordsman shouts attack name while lunging.

Black-clad defender reacts with shock during the clash.

Young girl whispers Zoro's name in shock and fear while watching the clash.

Onlookers shout that the technique was stopped and normally sends people flying, expressing total disbelief.

Thought bubbles convey that nobody has ever blocked the attack before and the power gap feels impossible.

Black-clad swordsman internally denies the massive difference in strength during the struggle.

Defeated swordsman screams in pain while being thrown and slammed.

Narration repeats denial of the enormous power gap between fighters.

Black-clad swordsman declares he trained for years to win and refuses to lose to a toy.

Onlookers urge Big Bro to show true strength and stop playing around.

Young girl recalls promising to become the strongest swordsman for her sake.

Flashback narration shows the childhood vow to surpass all others.

Young swordsman vows to become the strongest swordsman whose name reaches the heavens.

Young swordsman adds he will grow stronger for her sake as well.

Crowd screams in fear upon recognizing Pirate Hunter Zoro.

Johnny and Yosaku offer to work together and boast about their reputation.

Mihawk questions what burdens and yearnings drive the young swordsman.

Luffy growls with intense focus to watch the fight.

Johnny and Yosaku shout angrily about defending their big bro from insult.

Someone yells to stop interference by Johnny and Yosaku.

Swordsman cries out in pain from massive impact.

Young swordsman declares Tiger technique while raising sword.

Luffy realizes the required caliber for Pirate King's comrade.

Swordsman thinks about the world's strongest before shouting trap.

Swordsman questions why the opponent refuses to step back.

Young swordsman states he would lose something important by stepping back.

Swordsman acknowledges the opponent's strong determination.

Young swordsman states he would rather die than lose or live with regrets.

Young swordsman affirms that defeat means broken promises.

Swordsman asks the young fighter to reveal his name.

Crew members shout about the sword that cut ships in half.

Young swordsman pleads for the fight to stop.

Zoro declares he will remember the opponent and sink him with the black blade.

Zoro notes it has been long since facing someone this strong.

Defeated swordsman internally realizes total defeat and acknowledges the overwhelming power of the world's strongest swordsman with stunned disbelief.

Zoro shouts the name of his finishing technique with a fierce battle cry during the strike.

Zoro questions the defeated swordsman with visible surprise and intensity.

Defeated swordsman declares that a wound on the back is a swordsman's shame while bleeding heavily.

Cigarette-smoking man shouts in disbelief asking why the defeated swordsman took the back wound.

Crowd screams Zoro's name repeatedly in shock and panic.

Onlookers comment on the overwhelming power of the world's strongest and note that even Zoro was defeated.

A calm voice states approval with the words well said after the fall.

Luffy screams in panic while falling and reaching for his sword.

Spiky-haired man yells that Luffy's opponent is the world's strongest and urges him to abandon his ambition to avoid death.

Stern-faced man warns a young one not to rush toward death, stern commanding tone.

Stern-faced man addresses the young one directly with urgent warning.

Bald man yells big bro in alarm on the wrecked deck.

Luffy shouts in rage while falling toward the swordsman.

Luffy curses everything in frustration during the attack.

Onlookers note that the attacker possesses a Devil Fruit power.

Onlookers identify the attacker as that kid in surprise.

Onlookers question the nature of the visible power.

Luffy roars while executing the flying kick attack.

Swordsman questions if Luffy is the young swordsman's comrade.

Swordsman remarks that watching from sidelines must have been difficult.

Luffy grunts from impact while on the floor.

Luffy yells UGH!! in pain while being hurled back by the sword strike.

Luffy roars HAAA AAH!! while desperately charging forward with arm extended during clash.

Luffy shouts that Zoro is still alive while blocking the blade.

Luffy yells Zoro!! and Big Bro!! Please say something!!! in panic toward the water.

Off-panel voice calls to hurry and get Zoro on the boat.

Mihawk declares it is still too early for Luffy to die here.

Mihawk states his name is Dracule Mihawk in close-up.

Mihawk tells Zoro to know thyself and know thy world.

Mihawk commands Zoro to become stronger.

Allies shout to put all medicine on Zoro's wound quickly.

Mihawk notes Luffy has chosen a trying path even more than surpassing him.

Mihawk asks Luffy what he aims for.

Luffy declares Pirate King!! in response.

Mihawk states he will wait atop the throne for Luffy.

Mihawk shouts for Roronoa to surpass him.

Luffy calls out in surprise upon recognizing the cloaked figure as Zoro.

Voice from Den Den Mushi asks if Luffy can hear the call.

Luffy responds affirmatively with firm resolve to the voice on the Den Den Mushi.

Cloaked Zoro apologizes for causing worry with strained voice.

Zoro vows to become the strongest swordsman to protect Luffy.

Onlookers plead for Zoro to stop speaking due to his injuries.

Luffy declares a solemn oath in large speech bubble.

Zoro shouts a fierce vow never to lose again.

Zoro repeats vow not to lose again while falling.

Zoro vows to defeat his rival and become the strongest swordsman.

Zoro affirms his determination with final declaration.

Luffy shouts triumphant declaration of becoming Pirate King toward defeated opponent.

Luffy asks Mihawk with cheeky smile whether he has any objections to the claim.

Luffy bursts into laughter replying nope while giving enthusiastic thumbs-up.

Mihawk states that Luffy and another person make a good team.

Mihawk expresses desire to meet both individuals again in the future.

Distant straw-hatted figure yells to head toward the Grand Line.

Mihawk bids farewell from ruined dock.

Unseen voice questions whether Mihawk came to take a head.

Luffy asks gramps worriedly if chasing people away will get him off the hook.

Man with earring states that they are finally coming.

Man with earring remarks that the pests have arrived.