Fanclub Temple of The Grandmaster Zoro
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That’s a panel of Zoro. Makes me realize him and Guts share so many distinct visual and character similarities. I especially love the end of arc strawhat conversations, mad wholesome
Also the closed eye. The term "the struggler" that is used for Guts in the manga could also be applied to Zoro.
Zoro is written after the template of Seinen MCs, personality wise.
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I just watched the video about whether Zoro will face Kaido again. I agree with all of the points. My only concern is that it seems that Oda is following the Momotaro story and I am not sure where Zoro fits into that.
I do think there is stronger evidence for Zoro to fight Kaido again.
1. Zoro is an important part of the Wano arc. (Yes, Oda never told us Wano was Zoro's arc, but Oda usually doesn't tell us things about Zoro instead he shows us through Zoro's actions and behaviors.)
2. Zoro and Luffy are parallels throughout the entire arc. The fact that Zoro met other characters without Luffy and the other SHs is a big deal. Not to mention all of these characters have an emotional connection to Wano as well. They are all victims of Kaido's brutality but don't have the ability to fight him. Zoro does have the capability though.
3. Despite his capabilities Oda refused to portray ashura as this powerful attack. Kaido is definitely affected by the onslaught, but he was more terrified of Hiryu Kaien. It is possible that he wasn’t expecting a critically injured Zoro to actually be able to wound him.
4. Oda has brought up Zoro's potential throughout Wano (particularly during the roof top). We have Big Mom telling Kaido to dodge. Kidd and Killer thanking him for saving them. Law repeatedly wondering how on earth can he even be fighting with 20 broken bones? Not to mention his potential of turning a blade black.
5. Now Zoro had this potential to face Kaido again because of the Mink medicine. He basically says consequences be damned I have to fight again. Why would he take this medicine with double the side effects just to fight King? I can't see Zoro going directly to King but it is a possibility that King intercepts him from reaching Kaido. Can everyone imagine the hype if Zoro fights King and Kaido again? (I can imagine the salt will rival the Dead Sea as well.)
6. Anyways I hope once the medicine wears off and Zoro begins to feel its side effects he powers through it and does something that solidifies himself as Luffy's vice captain. Basically he will feel double the pain from hakai, indra, and thunder bagua?
I am excited to see where Oda takes Zoro. I will be disappointed if he only fights King. If he only fights King after he is healed I hope Oda decides to emphasize his CoC.
I do think there is stronger evidence for Zoro to fight Kaido again.
1. Zoro is an important part of the Wano arc. (Yes, Oda never told us Wano was Zoro's arc, but Oda usually doesn't tell us things about Zoro instead he shows us through Zoro's actions and behaviors.)
2. Zoro and Luffy are parallels throughout the entire arc. The fact that Zoro met other characters without Luffy and the other SHs is a big deal. Not to mention all of these characters have an emotional connection to Wano as well. They are all victims of Kaido's brutality but don't have the ability to fight him. Zoro does have the capability though.
3. Despite his capabilities Oda refused to portray ashura as this powerful attack. Kaido is definitely affected by the onslaught, but he was more terrified of Hiryu Kaien. It is possible that he wasn’t expecting a critically injured Zoro to actually be able to wound him.
4. Oda has brought up Zoro's potential throughout Wano (particularly during the roof top). We have Big Mom telling Kaido to dodge. Kidd and Killer thanking him for saving them. Law repeatedly wondering how on earth can he even be fighting with 20 broken bones? Not to mention his potential of turning a blade black.
5. Now Zoro had this potential to face Kaido again because of the Mink medicine. He basically says consequences be damned I have to fight again. Why would he take this medicine with double the side effects just to fight King? I can't see Zoro going directly to King but it is a possibility that King intercepts him from reaching Kaido. Can everyone imagine the hype if Zoro fights King and Kaido again? (I can imagine the salt will rival the Dead Sea as well.)
6. Anyways I hope once the medicine wears off and Zoro begins to feel its side effects he powers through it and does something that solidifies himself as Luffy's vice captain. Basically he will feel double the pain from hakai, indra, and thunder bagua?
I am excited to see where Oda takes Zoro. I will be disappointed if he only fights King. If he only fights King after he is healed I hope Oda decides to emphasize his CoC.
I see what you mean. I like pre time skip Zoro's interactions with the crew the best. Unfortunately post time skip has had so many crew separations and more characters per arc that the interactions between SHs have been lacking. I am hoping that after Wano ends we can get a few chapters of the SHs healing and having some down time before they leave for the next island.
I don't think Zoro has a darkness in him per say. I do think he became more serious about his goal because he was defeated by Mihawk so early in the story. During the East Blue saga Zoro's reputation was well-known, so we expected him to defeat enemies. Then Mihawk shows up and just trashes him. Zoro was definitely arrogant and Mihawk showed him what level he needs to eventually reach. I like how that consequence of his fight with Mihawk really affected him.
On the other hand, if there is a darkness in Zoro, I really hope there is a connection to the cursed blades. I want to know more about them.
On the other hand, if there is a darkness in Zoro, I really hope there is a connection to the cursed blades. I want to know more about them.
Since One Piece is nearing its end we can actually measure the progress Zoro has to make to become WSS and be as good if not better than Rayleigh :
- Unlocked his COC that he has yet to master
- Must learn to use advanced armament Haki. He can't defeat an Admiral without that move.
- Infuse Conqueror with advanced COA
- Turn Enma permanently black
- Unlocked his COC that he has yet to master
- Must learn to use advanced armament Haki. He can't defeat an Admiral without that move.
- Infuse Conqueror with advanced COA
- Turn Enma permanently black