One Piece Episode 24 -

: Impressed by Zoro's refusal to retreat—stating that "a wound on the back is a swordsman's shame"—Mihawk acknowledges Zoro's "strong heart" and finishes the duel with Yoru .

: Roronoa Zoro recognizes Mihawk and immediately challenges him to a duel to fulfill his dream of becoming the greatest swordsman. One Piece Episode 24

: Mihawk, seeing Zoro as far below his level, chooses to fight using a tiny kogatana (cross-knife) rather than his legendary sword, Yoru . Despite Zoro using three swords, Mihawk easily blocks every strike. : Impressed by Zoro's refusal to retreat—stating that

: Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the world's greatest swordsman, arrives at the Baratie restaurant. He destroyed the flagship of the Krieg Pirates simply to kill time. Despite Zoro using three swords, Mihawk easily blocks

new to the series but holy moly episode 24 made me cry! : r/OnePiece