Affiliation: Shichibukai
Bounty:
Mihawk is widely regarded as the world's strongest swordsman—so dominant that even other top-tier fighters seem almost monstrous by comparison next to him. Zoro's entire drive as a character hinges on eventually defeating him. His power is so overwhelming that plenty of fans theorize he must have a Devil Fruit ability, though nothing in the series has ever confirmed this. He's just that skilled.
His weapon is Yoru, a massive black sword decorated like a cross. It's an intimidating thing—about six feet long with a curved, gleaming blade that trails otherworldly purple energy when he swings it. He can bisect entire pirate ships with a casual slash that enemies don't even see coming, deflect bullets by tilting his sword slightly, and parry legendary blades using nothing but a tiny knife hidden in the cross pendant around his neck.
Style-wise, Mihawk goes hard on the theatrical pirate aesthetic. Black-and-red ornate clothing, a wide-brimmed hat with an absurdly fluffy plume, a long black cloak, and that ever-present cross necklace. He's basically a dead ringer for the historical pirate Bartholomew Roberts—all crimson coat, fancy hat, and ornate jewelry. His mode of transportation is genuinely bizarre: he just sails around in a coffin-shaped raft with two green-flamed candles, a black sail, and one seat. The fact that he can cross the entire Grand Line in what amounts to a glorified boat coffin says everything you need to know about his abilities.
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