What episode is "The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!" in One Piece?
"The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!" is episode 19 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readZoro reflects on his childhood rivalry and promise with Kuina at a dojo, which shaped his dream to become the world's greatest swordsman. Meanwhile, a familiar threat emerges to challenge the crew on their ship.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersWhile Usopp & Luffy fool around with the ship's cannon one day, Zoro dreams about his childhood. He had joined a dojo after losing to the teacher's daughter, Kuina. Despite training and growing stronger, he still was unable to defeat her. When she told him that he would one day defeat her as she grew weaker, Zoro grew upset over her defeatist attitude, and made her promise that one of them would be the world's greatest swordsman. She died soon afterward, and Zoro dedicated himself to fulfilling the promise. Back in the present, a bounty hunter attacks the ship, but Zoro recognizes him.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!" canon or filler?
"The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!" part of?
"The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!" is part of the Baratie 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
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
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