The Baratie's deck trembled as Zeff squared off with Don Krieg, his peg leg thudding with authority. "You're a disgrace, Krieg,"Zeff barked, glaring at the gaunt pirate. "Thought you could conquer the Grand Line with brute force? Pathetic."
Krieg's sunken eyes narrowed. "Red-Leg Zeff… the pirate who fought with kicks 'til he lost a leg and crawled away to play cook. I failed 'cause I didn't know enough—give me your logbook, old man. I'll take the Grand Line this time!"
Zeff snorted. "Dream on." Krieg sneered, stomping back to his ship with the food sack, shouting over his shoulder, "Clear out, Baratie rats—I'm coming back for this dump!" He tossed rations to his starving crew, who devoured it like wolves, then barked, "We're scrapping this wreck, taking their fish boat, and hitting the Grand Line again!"A crewman protested—"But, Captain, this ship's our home!"—and BANG! Krieg shot him dead. "Anyone else?"
Before they could rally, a shadow loomed. SLASH! A single strike cleaved the flagship in two, wood splintering as the crew splashed into the sea, screaming. Krieg roared, "WHO?!"
On the Going Merry, Nami slipped aboard alone, greeted by Johnny and Yosaku. "Hey, Big Sis Nami! Vice Captain Raja left this for ya,"Johnny said, handing her a letter. She raised an eyebrow. "Raja? What's this about?" She unfolded it, and her breath hitched.
"Dear Nami, I, Rudra D. Raja Kumara, Wizard King, know your tale—Arlong's chains, your money obsession. If you'd ditch us for that shark's flimsy promise, I've conjured a solo boat—food, water, 200 million berries. Take it and sail off. But if you trust the Straw Hats' bond, stick with us. I swear on my Trishul we'll crush Arlong and free you from the chains. Your call."
Tears welled up as she finished, just as CRACK!—Krieg's ship sank in the distance. Johnny gulped. "Uh… bad timing?"
A coffin-shaped raft drifted into view, bearing a man with piercing eyes and a massive black sword. Zoro's jaw dropped. "Dracule 'Hawk-Eyes' Mihawk… the world's greatest swordsman!"
Mihawk stepped onto the wreckage, voice cool. "I shredded Krieg's fleet for fun. They annoyed me." Raja leaned in, whispering, "Bet they caught him rowing that coffin with his sword." Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp froze, then whistled innocently as Mihawk's gaze swept over them. "Heard that,"he said dryly.
Zoro stepped forward, swords gleaming. "Mihawk! Duel me!"Mihawk smirked, pulling a tiny dagger. "A warm-up, then." Zoro angered with humiliation charged, three blades flashing—Oni Giri, 1080 Pound Phoenix—but Mihawk parried every strike with the Dagger.
Despite using three swords, Zoro is unable to land a hit, while Mihawk effortlessly blocks every attack nicking Zoro's chest. "Pathetic."
Zoro also become serious and Started to tied his bandana over his head and close his eyes and concentrated and Zoro demeanour changed and Loud breathing sound heard by everybody and Battlefield Atmosphere altered.
Seeing Zoro's determination, Mihawk decides to fight seriously and uses his legendary black sword, Yoru.
Zoro growled, eyes blazing. "Wind Breathing: Tora Gari!"His swords whirled with gusts, shocking Mihawk. "Impressive… for a novice."
Zoro attacks become ferocious with each passing time and Mihawk felt amused by the way battle progressed and feeling the strong attacks. Zoro decided to use his final move and put all of his energy into his attack.
Mihawk drew Yoru, the black blade humming. Zoro unleashed Sanzen Sekai, a storm of slashes—Mihawk countered, shattering two swords, leaving Wado Ichimonji. With a final slash, Yoru aimed for Zoro's chest—CLANG! Raja flashed in, Divine Trishul blocking the blow.
Zoro gaped. "Raja?!" Mihawk blinked. "Interference?"
Raja karate-chopped Zoro unconscious, grinning. "Nap time, mosshead!" He faced Mihawk, twirling his trident, and flashed the scratched kogatana (Cross Dagger). "See this? Means you wait five years 'til my swordsman takes your throne, Uncle Dracula!"
Mihawk Shocked at the scratch and smirked. "Bold. Tell him to grow stronger—I'll wait atop the world with My sword." Raja bowed theatrically. "Deal!"He conjured a wine crate—poof!—"A goodwill gift, finest vintage!"Mihawk amused by the Weird kid antics nodded, Boarding his coffin boat and drifting off.
Krieg, soaked and furious, rallied his crew. "Baratie's ours now!" Luffy pointed at Raja. "Get Zoro to the ship—Usopp, Nami, Johnny, Yosaku, guard the cooks! I've got Krieg!" Zeff grunted. "Repel 'em, kid, and your debt's cleared."
Krieg snarled, "That fish boat's sneaky-looking—perfect for tricks! And I need Zeff's logbook for One Piece intel!"His crew cheered, storming the port-side fin as Sanji raised the platforms. "Keep the fight out there!"
The chefs clashed with the pirates, flailing. Patty and Carne rammed the Sabagashira I—a fishy paddleboat—into Krieg, but his armor shrugged it off. He hurled it back, smashing the fin. "Weaklings!"
The chefs faltered, overwhelmed by "Iron Wall" Pearl, a shield-clad brute. "Never bled in battle!" Pearl bragged. Krieg swung at Luffy's mast—Luffy toppled, accidentally smacking Pearl's head into his shields. SPLAT! A nosebleed ruined Pearl's record. "MY PERFECT STREAK!" he roared, igniting himself in fury, flames licking the fin.
Sanji leapt in, legs blurring. "Time to cook, tin can!" He landed kicks, dodging fire, until a falling mast crushed Pearl. "Nap time, hothead!"
Before cheers could erupt, Gin grabbed Zeff, pistol to his temple. "Move, and he's dead!" Pearl staggered up, shields gleaming. "Dodge me, Sanji, and Gin shoots!"Sanji braced—WHAM! Pearl's blow cracked his skull. Blood trickled as memories flooded back.
Years ago, young Sanji slaved on a cruise ship. Zeff's Cook Pirates raided, and Sanji blurted, "I'll find All Blue!" before a beating. A storm hit, sweeping Sanji overboard. Zeff dove in, saving him as waves trashed both ships. Trapped in wreckage, Zeff hacked off his leg with a chain, hauling Sanji to a barren rock. They split food—Sanji rationed his, but starved. Desperate, he slashed Zeff's bag—gold, no food. Zeff had given him everything. "I want All Blue too," Zeff rasped. "Live for it." A ship rescued them, birthing Baratie.
Sanji staggered up, eyes fierce. "This place stays!" Luffy, enraged, roared, "Gomu Gomu no Ono!"His stretched leg smashed the port-side fin to splinters, pirates tumbling into the sea.