Zoro had defeated all the Humandrills but returned to Mihawk's castle and begged the Shichibukai to train him. Mihawk at first refused and was bewildered but agreed when he realized the reason was not for Zoro's own benefit. The swordsman revealed the message Luffy sent his crew members: the Straw Hat Pirates will reunite again in 2 years, after getting stronger. Meanwhile, Luffy started training with Rayleigh on Rusukaina Island and learned about the three forms of Haki.