: Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman, suddenly appears after destroying Don Krieg's massive fleet simply out of "boredom".
The 24th dubbed episode of , titled " Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls at Sea! " , is widely regarded as a pivotal turning point for the series. It introduces the overwhelming power gap between the East Blue and the Grand Line through the introduction of the first Warlord of the Sea, Dracule Mihawk. Plot Overview One Piece (Dub) Episode 24
: The episode begins with the revelation that Nami has stolen the Going Merry , abandoning the crew at the Baratie. : Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman,
: Roronoa Zoro, who has spent his life searching for Mihawk to claim his title, immediately challenges him to a duel. Mihawk initially mocks Zoro's "weakness" by fighting him with a tiny "kogatana" (cross-shaped knife), easily blocking Zoro's Three-Sword Style. " , is widely regarded as a pivotal
: Mihawk shatters two of Zoro's swords (leaving only the Wado Ichimonji) and delivers a massive diagonal slash across Zoro's chest. Zoro famously accepts the wound from the front, stating that "scars on the back are a swordsman's shame". Key Character Moments