So, with Wano practically over, now what? What does the future look for Zoro in the Manga?
- Shiryu gains WSS title by beating Mihawk. Zoro fights Shiryu for the title and Oda kind of finishes Zoro's story with that.
- Zoro doesn’t become WSS at the end of the main story and must continue solo journey till he is ready to face Mihawk.
- Zoro fights Mihawk for the title and Oda ends Zoro's story like that.
I don't think Wano ruined Zoro at all. But with Wano over, it feels that I would be able to appreciate Zoro's role in this arc more if Oda didn’t:
- Introduce Nidai
- Repeatedly mention Zoro resembles Ushimaru and Ryuuma
- Have Zoro mention he wants Kaido's head
- Have Zoro mention that he wants to visit Ryuuma's grave
- Unnecessarily introduce Gyukimaru
I really liked Zoro's solo journey to Ebisu, his interaction with Toko and Tama and his rooftop fight. I think if Oda spun off One Piece after he is done, Zoro would make a great MC for a solo journey short series.