: 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

: Impressed by Zoro's refusal to back down even with a knife to his heart, Mihawk recognizes Zoro's "strong will." He honors Zoro by drawing his Black Blade, Yoru , for a final clash.

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