One Piece Chapter 52 Part 3 — Zoro Faces the World’s Strongest Swordsman - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 8-11 - Characters: Zoro, Johnny, Luffy, Mihawk - Events: battle, promise ### Summary The Baratie battle pauses around a duel that dwarfs the immediate conflict: Zoro faces the gap between ambition and the world’s strongest swordsman. This part is a defining moment for Zoro, showing that his dream is real enough to risk death and that his loyalty to Luffy survives defeat. ### Key dialogue Zoro: A Comrade of the young swordsman? Zoro: So you've also, Zoro: witness what just transpired...! Zoro: Swash Zoro: Nghh... Zoro: OOF! Zoro: That man is still alive. Johnny: Bro! Answer us, bro! Luffy: ZORO!? Luffy: ZORO! Zoro: Hurry up and get him on the boat! Mihawk: I am Dracule Mihawk!