One Piece Chapter 32, page 19: Grave Danger

An SBS (Questions and Answers) corner page. Oda answers fan questions. The first question asks why Zoro always wears a stomach band (haramaki). Oda explains that it is a proud piece of Japanese winter clothing and the best armor against the cold. The second question asks about the recurring name "Itoo Mikio" appearing in One Piece, Butsu Zone, and Rurouni Kenshin. Oda explains that he is a real person who fought many battles in the desert and whose sharp shooting saved his friends, promising he will make an appearance in the future.