One Piece Chapter 84 Part 3 — The Octopus Swordsman Presses Zoro - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 8-11 - Characters: Zoro, Hatchan, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Arlong, Cocoyashi villagers, Luffy, Genzo, Nojiko - Events: battle ### Summary On pages 8–11, the octopus swordsman presses zoro focuses on Zoro, Hatchan, Nami, Usopp as zoro fights Hatchan while still badly wounded, proving his will against a powerful fish-man swordsman. This part pushes the Arlong Park battle forward, clarifying who is fighting, what is at stake, and why Nami’s freedom matters. ### Key dialogue Luffy: The hell do you think you're playing at! Get your ass down this instant! Zoro: You trying to buy time or something!? Zoro: I've heard that you use 3 swords. Zoro: So why are you only using one!? Arlong: There's a clear reason, Arlong: Why Human SwordsMen can never hope to beat me. Hatchan: Damn it! That octopus bastard is wasting time! Arlong: But if we jump into the sea right now, he'll drag us under and drown us! Sanji: At this rate, Brother Luffy's going to die...! Arlong: We have to do something! Zoro: Do you think you can really accomplish anything by jumping into the sea with those wounds of yours!? Arlong: But! Zoro: Gen... Genzo: me too, Gen! Zoro: And me! Arlong: Gen... Sanji: Thank you, Mister! Nojiko: Nojiko...! But your stomach is still... Zoro: And the reason why humans can't beat me is...