What episode is "Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have!" in One Piece?
"Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have!" is episode 119 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readZoro faces a formidable adversary whose steel body defies his attacks. Through determination and new understanding, Zoro unlocks the ability to discern the rhythm inherent in all things, enabling him to overcome this challenge with precision and skill.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersZoro struggles against Mr. 1 as his attacks have no effect on his steel body, but Mr. 1's Dice Dice Fruit enables him to attack by using any part of his body as a steel blade. After Mr. 1 severely wounds Zoro, he becomes able to sense the rhythm that all things have, enabling to cut or not cut at will, and allowing him to defeat Mr. 1 with a single slash.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have!" canon or filler?
"Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have!" part of?
"Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have!" is part of the Alabasta Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
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Brook main 
Franky main 
Jimbei main 
Monkey D. Luffy main 
Nami main 
Nico Robin main 
Roronoa Zoro main 
Sanji main 
Tony Tony Chopper main 
Usopp main 
Buggy the Clown supporting 
Dracule Mihawk supporting 
Emporio Ivankov supporting 
Gol D. Roger supporting 
Monkey D. Dragon supporting 
Monkey D. Garp supporting 
Portgas D. Ace supporting 
Rayleigh supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
One Piece: The Movie 2000 
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure 2001 
One Piece: Chopper's Miracle on the Blob Island 2002 
One Piece: Dead End Adventure 2003 
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword 2004 
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island 2005