One Piece Chapter 52: OATH

OATH. This chapter has 21 searchable pages. Opening and key page summaries: Roronoa Zoro stands with his arms spread wide, willingly accepting a devastating slash across his chest from Dracule Mihawk's massive black sword. Blood splatters violently into the air as Zoro is cut down. Mihawk, looking down at the brave young swordsman, commands, "DON'T RUSH TO DEATH SO FAST!" and addresses him as "YOUNG ONE!". The chapter title is displayed at the bottom: CHAPTER 52 "OATH". A grayscale chapter cover page featuring a grid of characters. The top row shows Nami winking, Zoro relaxing with his hands behind his head, Luffy stuffing a giant piece of meat into his mouth, and Usopp looking shocked while adjusting his goggles. In the center, the "ONE PIECE" logo is displayed with small figures of Luffy and Zoro. The bottom row features Don Krieg looking grim, Mihawk holding his cross necklace, Zeff pulling his mustache, and Sanji smoking a cigarette. The full-color version of the chapter cover page, displaying the same grid of characters: Nami, Zoro, Luffy, Usopp, Don Krieg, Mihawk, Zeff, and Sanji, with the vibrant blue "ONE PIECE" logo in the center. A mostly blank page with a single panel at the bottom showing Dracule Mihawk from behind. He stands quietly, wearing his signature wide-brimmed black hat and patterned coat, with his cross necklace hanging down his back. Luffy screams in absolute horror, "ZORO! AHHHHHH!" as he witnesses his friend get slashed. Sanji stands frozen in disbelief, sweating and smoking, thinking "WHY...!?". Johnny and Yosaku are in tears, with Johnny screaming "BRO!". Onlookers from the Baratie, including a large muscular chef, watch in terror. Johnny and Yosaku cry out, "EVEN PIRATE HUNTER ZORO COULDN'T COME CLOSE!" and "THIS IS THE POWER OF THE GRAND LINE... THE POWER OF THE WORLD...!". Sanji is furious and bewildered by Zoro's actions, thinking, "THAT DAMN BASTARD'S OUT OF HIS MIND! HIS ENEMY WAS THE WORLD'S STRONGEST! THE RESULT'S OBVIOUS! IF IT'S GONNA MEAN YOUR DEATH, THEN JUST THROW YOUR DAMN AMBITION AWAY!". In a brief flashback, Zoro's resolute face is shown as he recalls his resolve: "EVER SINCE I'VE DECIDED TO BECOME THE WORLD'S GREATEST SWORDSMAN, I THREW AWAY MY ATTACHMENT TO LIFE." Sanji screams out loud, "IT'S SIMPLE! JUST THROW AWAY THAT AMBITION!". Zoro falls backward off the deck and plunges into the sea with a massive splash. Mihawk calmly turns around and sheathes his sword. Johnny and Yosaku dive straight into the water after Zoro, crying "BRO!" and "DAMN IT!". Meanwhile, Luffy is consumed by rage. With his straw hat shadowing his eyes, he clenches his fist and glares at Mihawk, screaming "DAMN YOU!" as he prepares to launch an attack. Sanji and the other Baratie cooks gasp in shock as they notice Luffy's body stretching. "WHAT'S THAT!?" Sanji exclaims. Luffy launches himself forward, stretching his arms far behind him as he flies toward Mihawk, roaring "ARGHHHHHH!". On the wreckage of his flagship, Don Krieg watches in surprise, muttering, "THAT BRAT...! HE MUST BE A DEVIL FRUIT USER!". Later page summaries: Don Krieg steps forward to confront Mihawk, shouting, "HAWK-EYES! DID YOU COME ALL THE WAY OUT HERE FOR MY HEAD? THE HEAD OF THE INFAMOUS RULER OF EAST BLUE, 'DON KRIEG'!?". Mihawk glances back coldly and replies, "FOR A WHILE, YES. BUT I'VE ALREADY ENJOYED MYSELF HERE. AND SO I'LL RETURN BACK TO MY NAP." Krieg, annoyed, says, "NO NEED TO BE SO CURT. YOU MAY HAVE HAD YOUR FUN, BUT I SURE HAVEN'T!". Krieg's men panic, wondering why their leader is provoking the terrifying swordsman. Don Krieg unleashes a barrage of gunfire and explosions from his armor, roaring, "HOW ABOUT YOU DIE BEFORE LEAVING!?". Mihawk calmly turns his back, muttering, "HMPH, YOU NEVER LEARN, DO YOU..." and effortlessly deflects the entire onslaught with a single, swift stroke of his black sword. He disappears into the mist, bidding them, "FAREWELL." As the smoke clears, Krieg's men realize Mihawk has already vanished. "GONE ALREADY..." they mutter in disbelief. Luffy yells to Usopp, Johnny, and Yosaku on their boat, "USOPP! GO ON AHEAD! ALRIGHT! ZORO AND I'LL DEFINITELY BRING BACK NAMI! SO YOU MAKE SURE TO GET US A COOK!". Usopp and the bounty hunters set sail to pursue Nami, leaving Luffy behind at the Baratie. Luffy smiles excitedly, declaring, "ONCE WE HAVE 5 PEOPLE IN OUR CREW! LET'S HEAD TO GRAND LINE!". Sanji stands nearby, lighting a cigarette and looking toward Krieg's remaining forces, muttering, "THEY'RE FINALLY COMING. DAMN PESTS." Luffy turns to Zeff and asks, "HEY OLD MAN! IF I CHASE THEM AWAY FOR YOU, WILL YOU LET ME OFF THE HOOK?" from his chore boy duties. Zeff replies, "FINE, DO AS YOU WISH!".