One Piece Chapter 97 Part 4 — Zoro Gains New Blades - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 13-16 - Characters: Zoro, Tashigi, Nami, Luffy, Usopp, Sanji, Smoker ### Summary On pages 13–16, zoro gains new blades focuses on Zoro, Tashigi, Nami, Luffy as the crew reaches Loguetown, where Zoro searches for swords and runs into Tashigi. This part gives Zoro a major equipment and character moment while Loguetown’s Marines begin to matter. ### Key dialogue Smoker: Many famous swordsmen of the past have suffered tragic deaths after carrying around the Kitetsu swords. Smoker: That's why you won't find any swordsmen who'd dare to use a kitetsu these days. Zoro: Even if a person was unaware of the curse behind these swords, they'd still end up dead after wielding one. Smoker: I wish I could get rid of that damn sword, Zoro: But I'm afraid of being cursed too... Zoro: ForGive me! Zoro: I had no idea it was such a terrifying sword, Zoro: and ended up saying something so fool~ ish... Smoker: Hmph! Zoro: So much so that I'll take it! Smoker: Yyou idiot, I said it's not for sale! If I did sell it to you and you ended up dead, it'd be almost as if I were the one who killed you! Smoker: Agh! But honey!