178 : Bursting Slash! Zoro Vs. Ohm! -

Watch the intense conclusion of the battle as Zoro unleashes his signature flying slash technique:

Zoro initially struggles as Ohm uses Mantra to predict his movements and keeps him at a distance with a malleable "iron whip" sword. 178 : Bursting Slash! Zoro vs. Ohm!

One Piece Episode 178, , is widely considered a major highlight of the Skypiea Arc for its high-stakes action and technical growth for Zoro. In this episode, Zoro finally overcomes the mantra-using Priest Ohm by unveiling his powerful 108 Pound Cannon (108 Caliber Phoenix) technique to shatter Ohm's iron cloud defense . Key Fight Moments Watch the intense conclusion of the battle as

“As far as action is concerned, Zoro's fight was definitely the highlight. Zoro summoned up all his strength to pull a 108 pound cannon slash out of the bag, which split Ohm's iron defence up the middle and took him out.” Tumblr Key Fight Moments “As far as action is

This episode introduces the three-sword version of Zoro's flying slash attack, mathematically explained as Pound Cannon. Community Perspectives

The episode is well-regarded for its "lightning pace" once Zoro gets serious and for the strategic way he deals with an opponent who can read his mind.

Fans often point to the moment Zoro removes his goggles and ties his green bandana as the turning point where the fight pace shifts drastically.