One Piece Chapter 52, page 17-19: OATH
- Page 17
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.
- Page 18
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.
- Page 19
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.