An actual correct take
It's a bad take because Oda actually set Zoro up for various plotlines

If he had never included anything about the Shimotsuki clan, nor hinted at Zoro's lineage in the SBS, Vivre Cards, etc, nor given Zoro subplots with the people of Wano, and all of that stuff...then that would be a relatively valid take although it would not excuse Oda in the slightest
 
It's a bad take because Oda actually set Zoro up for various plotlines

If he had never included anything about the Shimotsuki clan, nor hinted at Zoro's lineage in the SBS, Vivre Cards, etc, nor given Zoro subplots with the people of Wano, and all of that stuff...then that would be a relatively valid take although it would not excuse Oda in the slightest
Half of the shit you mentioned is just lore to add to Zoro’s character

and also that’s kind of the point, even if Zoro is set up to do stuff Oda will always choose Luffy to outshine him
 
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