°•_Dracule Mihawk_•° 1

General information

Name: Dracule Mihawk

Epithets: “Hawk-Eyes”, “The Strongest Swordsman in the World” and formerly “Marine Hunter”.

Age: Currently 43 years old.

Birthday: March 9th.

Zodiac sign: Pisces ♓.

Height: 1.98 m.

Blood type: S.

Origin: unknown.

Current reward: 3,590,000,000 berries.
Current affiliation: Cross Guild.

Former affiliation: Shichibukai.

Known residence: Kuraigana and later Karai Bari.

Devil Fruit: none.

Personality

Mihawk is extremely calm, reserved, and self-assured. He rarely loses his composure and doesn't usually overreact to situations that would surprise others.
She has enormous confidence in her abilities, but she doesn't need to constantly boast about them. She also knows how to recognize the talent of others: that's precisely why she ended up becoming interested in Zoro's potential.
He is solitary by nature and enjoys a fairly independent life. He may seem cold or intimidating, but that doesn't mean he is incapable of recognizing or respecting other people.

History

His past remains quite mysterious. It is known that he achieved fame as a swordsman even before the start of the Great Pirate Era and that he spent years training until he became the best.
He had a legendary rivalry with Shanks, with the two engaging in famous duels. He later became one of the Seven Warlords, though he never seemed particularly interested in obeying the World Government.
After the abolition of the Shichibukai system, he ended up collaborating with Crocodile to form Cross Guild, although Buggy ended up appearing as the main public figure of the organization due to a huge mix-up.

Skills

His absolute specialty is swordsmanship. He is officially recognized as the strongest swordsman in the world and wields the black sword Yoru, one of the Saijō Ō Wazamono.
He also possesses Observation Haki and Armament Haki. His physical strength, precision, and experience are extraordinary.
Interestingly, he's also a pretty good cook. During the two years he spent with Perona, he prepared food for both of them and has been seen using his precision even when chopping ingredients.

Insecurities

Losing his position as the strongest swordsman. His title is a huge part of his identity.

To encounter someone who is truly above him and not be able to overcome that difference.
That their effort and skill are considered insufficient.

Losing someone you respect, even though they would probably never admit how much it affects you.

Showing too much emotion or being emotionally exposed in front of other people.

He doesn't depend on someone; he's very used to being self-sufficient and solitary.

That someone might interpret his tranquility as indifference or that he doesn't care about anything.

Important relationships

Roronoa Zoro : probably his most important master/disciple relationship. After easily defeating him at the Baratie, Mihawk acknowledged his determination. During the time skip, he agreed to train him for two years.

Perona : They lived together for two years in Kuraigana. Although Mihawk is not expressive, there is a certain familiarity between them.

Crocodile
They are partners in Cross Guild. Mihawk respects him as a competent individual, although the two have very different personalities and tend to maintain a rather dry/professional relationship.

Buggy
Young: There is no significant direct relationship shown between Mihawk and Buggy. Buggy did meet Shanks during his time as Roger's apprentice.

Now: Mihawk considers Buggy a complete pain in the neck, LOL. He ended up joining the Cross Guild alongside him and Crocodile, though he doesn't recognize Buggy as his true boss; this situation is mainly due to the chaos and misunderstandings surrounding the Cross Guild.

Shanks
Young man: He was his great rival. They even faced each other in sword duels and developed a very famous rivalry. Although they competed, there was mutual respect.

Now: They're no longer rivals in the same way, but Mihawk still has enormous respect for Shanks' strength. Their relationship is more like that of old rivals who know each other too well.

Tastes
Red wine.

Collecting wines.

Peaceful agriculture.

The silent life.

Strong opponents or people with real potential.

Train and perfect your skills.

Her recorded favorite food/drink is red wine, while her least favorite food is nabe.

Dislikes

Noisy or excessively boisterous people.

People who talk too much without having anything important to say.

Arrogance without the skill to back it up.

Weak enemies that pose no challenge.

That they interrupt their peace and quiet or their reading time.

Unnecessarily chaotic situations.

That they underestimate the sword or the effort required to master it.

Having to get involved in conflicts that he considers irrelevant.
Nabe/hot pot type food.

That someone might mistake his calmness for weakness.

Existential boredom

Dracule Mihawk is born directly from his absolute success, having reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship and finding no rival who can match his level. Lack of challenges: Without opponents who pose a real threat, his life has become monotonous and devoid of the adrenaline of combat.

The loss of Shanks: The rivalry with Shanks gave him a purpose. After Shanks lost his arm, Mihawk lost interest in fighting him, exacerbating his combat isolation.

Apathy and routine: He spends his days on a desolate island, reading the newspaper, drinking wine and sailing in a floating coffin, demonstrating a general disinterest in the chaos of the world.

Search for a successor: His boredom is so profound that he prefers to train Roronoa Zoro —who wants to kill him— in order to see the birth of a swordsman who can finally surpass him and end his tedium.