: 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.
: Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman, suddenly appears after destroying Don Krieg's massive fleet simply out of "boredom". One Piece (Dub) Episode 24
: This defeat serves as a brutal reality check. Zoro realizes the vast distance between himself and the peak of swordsmanship, leading to his vow never to lose again. : Roronoa Zoro, who has spent his life