One Piece Chapter 51, page 0-1: Roronoa Zoro Falls Into the Sea

The cover page features Chapter 51, titled "Roronoa Zoro Falls Into the Sea". Below the title, the cover story continues with "Adventures of the Buggy Crew Vol. 12: 'A Mysterious Female Pirate Appears'" (Japanese: バギー一味冒険記 Vol.12 『謎の女海賊登場』). The illustration shows Buggy the Clown, holding his detached legs, standing next to a slim, attractive woman with long dark wavy hair. She wears a large white pirate hat with a red plume, a dark coat draped over her shoulders, a white bikini top, and striped pants. She holds a smoking pistol in her hand, smiling confidently. In the background, a small boat with crab-claw-like sails floats on the sea.

On the wooden deck of the ruined ship, Roronoa Zoro and Dracule Mihawk stand facing each other, ready for their duel. A massive sound effect "どどん!" (DON!) emphasizes the gravity of the confrontation. Zoro, holding his swords, says, "To be honest, I never thought I'd be able to meet you so early on..." Mihawk, standing calmly with his arms crossed under his dark cloak, replies coldly, "A waste, if you ask me.