One Piece Chapter 52 Part 1 — Mihawk Tests Zoro’s Dream

- Pages: 0-2 - Characters: Johnny, Zoro - Events: battle, promise ### Summary On pages 0–2, Zoro confronts Dracule Mihawk, forcing his dream of becoming the world’s greatest swordsman into a brutal and public test. 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 Johnny: Don't rush to death so fast! Zoro: Young one! Zoro: "Death"