Dracule Mihawk

Biodata

Background / History

As a young Marine hunter, Mihawk split a warship in half with one strike of Yoru. He later became a Shichibukai and held the title of World’s Greatest Swordsman 173 219.

Mihawk answered a World Government summons to attack Conrad’s Floating Island Fortress. His opening slash was canceled by Fujitora’s gravity-infused strike. Mihawk reached the fortress, fought Fujitora, and objected when Shamrock joined their duel. He said he was honoring the terms he had accepted on becoming a Shichibukai 220. Later, Conrad and NEO-Z Marine fighters surrounded him; Zephyr struck his shoulder, Fujitora slashed him from behind, and Conrad’s punch drove the flat of Yoru into his face 223.

Mihawk subsequently dueled Conrad at the fortress cemetery. Conrad’s escalating Sinking Boat Sword Stance forced him backward and left him severely injured. Mihawk blocked its forty-ninth thrust with Yoru’s hilt, but Conrad followed with a fiftieth strike that narrowly missed his head. Conrad was acclaimed the new World’s Greatest Swordsman, while Mihawk fainted and Zoro carried him to the infirmary 238. Mihawk later fought alongside Zephyr and Moria against the Five Elders 267 268.

Appearance

Mihawk has a lean, muscular build and carries Yoru on his back 219 238.

• Eyes: Cold, sharp, golden eyes compared to an eagle’s 219.
• Stature: Not especially tall; Yoru is large enough that he wields it with both hands 238.
• Vessel: Travels alone in a coffin-shaped boat with a cross-shaped mast and a green candle at its bow 219.

Personality

Mihawk takes his commitments and duels seriously. He insists on honoring his agreement with the World Government, yet dislikes another fighter interfering in his contest with Fujitora 220. When Conrad’s forces surround him, he expects a fair duel and is stunned by their collective attack 223.

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Mihawk wields Yoru, a Supreme Grade Sword, and was recognized as the World’s Greatest Swordsman until his duel with Conrad 220 238.

• Split a warship in half with a single strike as a young Marine hunter 173.
• Launches long-range slashes; Fujitora canceled one with a gravity-infused slash 220.
• Uses his sharp eyesight to identify weaknesses during combat 220.
• Defended against Conrad’s forty-ninth consecutive strike, but suffered shattered ribs and lost the duel 238.

Armament Haki and Physical Strength

Yoru is described as a permanent black blade forged through Mihawk’s Armament Haki. Mihawk trusts its hardness and regards damage to a swordsman’s blade as a disgrace 220 238.

• Moved against Fujitora’s gravity to reach the fortress roof 220.
• Held onto Moria alongside Zephyr to prevent a giant enemy from escaping 268.
• Is identified as a non-Devil Fruit user devoted to physical combat and swordsmanship 267.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Yoru — Mihawk’s cross-shaped Supreme Grade black blade 173 238.
• Coffin-shaped boat — His small personal vessel 219.

Relationships

• Conrad — Opponent who helped overwhelm Mihawk during the fortress attack and later defeated him in a sword duel, taking his title 223 238.
• Fujitora — Fought Mihawk at the Floating Island Fortress; Mihawk objected to Shamrock interfering in their duel 220.
• Crocodile — Fellow Shichibukai who greeted Mihawk as an acquaintance and later proposed that they fight their way out together 219 223.
• Roronoa Zoro — Carried Mihawk to the infirmary after his defeat and questioned whether he had truly been the world’s greatest swordsman 238.
• Gecko Moria — Fought alongside Mihawk and Zephyr against the Five Elders 267 268.

Notable Quotes

“These were the terms I agreed to when I accepted the position of Shichibukai. I should honor them.” 220

“I don't like others interfering in my duels.” 220

“The fate of the new era shall be shaped together by me, Dracule Mihawk!” 267