Before anyone says anything about making excuses or whatever about ZKK and my stance for it please check my post here i have made a detailed post how Oda could ignore ZKK and still make it seem that it could have happened. https://worstgen.alwaysdata.net/for...kk-year-of-the-tiger-the-birth-of-zoro.21447/
Now that is out of the way.. This is something i was thinking this whole time. But wanted to see the finale of Wano 1st before asking what people think of this.
"Still unsure if Wano has ended but the official news says so..."
The idea is pretty simple. Every SH has an essential role to play for Luffy to help him succeed:-
1- Zoro - Unknown.
1- Nami - is the one to figure out "how" to get Luffy to reach Laugh Tale and later on her World Map will change the world when Luffy destroys the Red Line.
3- Ussop - Unknown.
4- Sanji - Believe it or not him being the Best Cook ever and the Cook who have cooked all over the world is Essential to Luffy's new found goal and secret wish that he shares with Roger.
5- Chopper - Still not that relevant yet but we all know his dream of curing everything will play a role for Luffy and anyone who might be on the brink of death and the story made it clear with Roger catching that incurable disease that something might happen to Luffy down the line.
6- Robin - Is the Key to uncovering the past and the waypoints for Luffy and Nami.
7- Franky - Water 7 is enough reason why he is important.
8- Brook - How do you throw a party without a musician ? says Luffy to Zoro.
9- Jimbe - he proved himself in handling and steering the Ship which could also foreshadow the difficulty to reaching Laugh Tale. He is needed for Nami. And their Stories is connected very well "Good Job Oda".
What of Zoro and Ussop? What roles are they going to play for Luffy's Dream and Goal? Are they really important? Their defining moments is Wano and Elbaf.
Throughout the story Zoro has always taken the role for dispatching the "second" strongest opponents. Except for 2 Arcs where both Luffy and Zoro were beaten near to death. The "Second" Opponent of the Arc wasn't someone that Luffy was going to beat:-
1- Alabasta - Mr1 and his Blade of Steel Body was an opponent so difficult for Zoro it nearly costed him his life. Was Luffy even able to beat someone like him at that time without Haki? Enters the breath of all things "Ryou" without that Zoro would have lost and died. The fight with Mr1 also implied that Zoro could have also beaten Crocodile.
2- Thriller Bark - Kuma and his Tempered Steel Body was an opponent so difficult for Zoro it nearly costed him his life. This time Oda made sure to let us know that Luffy wasn't even close to beating a Pacifista let alone a whole Kuma. Enters "Ryou" again "Lion Song" but this time Zoro failed just like Luffy failing to beat a Pacifista alone. His fight with Kuma implies that if Zoro isn't able to defend Luffy then he isn't worthy of his ambition said by Zoro himself.
Why am i bringing this up? Because these 2 arcs are the 1st times we get the hints of the Samurai and Oda testing Zoro's cutting ability. "Mr Bushido by Vivi" "Ryuma Wano". The expectation of most readers of Zoro was "The next time Zoro comes he will be As Strong if not Stronger than Luffy". Most of the New World was a cake walk for Zoro many readers thought that Zoro was actually Stronger than Luffy while others thought As Strong except those who still thought Zoro was as Strong as Sanji or weaker.
The Arc where everyone expected Zoro's new Power to be put to test and Finally for some readers who are expecting Zoro to stand as his own character and fulfill his role as a Samurai of Wano.
The Story of Wano - Zoro's Side :-
His plot in Wano was very straight forward and on point regarding his Prowess and his fighting ability and his Sword Handling and some backstory for Ryuma as the Sword God and Wano.
The Story of Onigashima - Zoro's Side :-
His plot in Onigashima was vague and unclear that some readers never expected Zoro on the Roof while some also never expected Zoro to be removed and isolated from everything. "My thought"
Kaido - Mr1 - Kuma - King - Ryou - Luffy - Zoro:-
All of these opponents share the same thing "Hard body" that Ryou was integral in fighting them. Before you say AdvCoC is what beat Kaido and King. Remember without Ryou Luffy and Zoro would have not been able to control AdvCoC.
So what is the point of everything i wrote above?
The Ryou setup throughout the story and the Thick Body Opponents that Luffy may face in the future "aka a Dragon or Kaido" has been running in the background in the story for Zoro and Thriller Bark was the trigger for the Straw Hats that Luffy keeps pushing himself against their Opponents. Only for Oda to give them their Ultimate Challenge in the form of Kuma while Oda tested all of the SHs for their loyalty. Oda chose Zoro and only Zoro to test his combat prowess against that enemy and Zoro's Failure at that moment was his trigger to announce and declare that his ambition means nothing if he can't protect his Captain.
The Wano Finale?
If you have come this far and haven't read this "here" i highly suggest that you do.
Now that you have read that post with what we have gotten from the "final" chapter.
1- Comparing Ryuma and JoyBoy in a way comparing Zoro and Luffy.
2- Both Luffy and Zoro expressing the desire to fight Oden throu Momonosuke in way hinting at both of them surpassing or wanting to test their mettle against the one who almost brought down Kaido.
3- The Grim Reaper and Zoro was resolved in a gag? or Oda is saving this Mystery for something down the line?
Now that you have reached this far. Congratz to you reading all of this. Here is my final thoughts.
Oda gave every Straw Hats important roles to play for Luffy and if readers are skeptical about Brook Sanji and Chopper. Their roles are clear and will be fleshed out. As for Sanji it has already been set and done in WCI. You may shit on WCI but for Sanji as a member of the SH his story and his role has already been resolved and made clear. "Without you i can't become the Pirate King" because Luffy's idea for becoming the Pirate King and his new found goal and the secret words he shares with Roger that makes both looks like Kids. Should be something so simple and stupid.
Every SH knows how serious Luffy is after getting to know him and the one that should always know is Zoro. In Thriller Bark Zoro knocked out Sanji only after hearing him say "find another cook" Oda could have made Zoro do it at any point but chose to highlight this moment when Zoro himself said that his body couldn't move.
Of course Zoro cares for Sanji but he also knows Luffy's value and expectations. Which should go along with what he said to Kuma earlier "If i can't protect my Captain then my ambition means nothing".
Ending:-
Now that Wano is over "?" and Oda chose this path for Zoro in Wano. The Shadow of Luffy that no one has seen him do anything. And not the Ryuma who will save Wano and Luffy from an overwhelming Opponent that a whole Nation of Strong Swordman failed to kill.
Added after some comments:-
Fighting Secondary Characters is not something that stands in the way of Luffy's Dream. Making sure Luffy's takes his Role as Captain can be done by any other Character.
The Big Question now is. What is Zoro's role in the overall Story and for Luffy's dream is if not for cutting Opponents Luffy can't beat? Is it to Cut something? Will cutting be an Obstacle for Luffy?
Ussop - Waiting for Elbaf - But so far What do you think his role is?
Now that is out of the way.. This is something i was thinking this whole time. But wanted to see the finale of Wano 1st before asking what people think of this.
"Still unsure if Wano has ended but the official news says so..."
The idea is pretty simple. Every SH has an essential role to play for Luffy to help him succeed:-
1- Zoro - Unknown.
1- Nami - is the one to figure out "how" to get Luffy to reach Laugh Tale and later on her World Map will change the world when Luffy destroys the Red Line.
3- Ussop - Unknown.
4- Sanji - Believe it or not him being the Best Cook ever and the Cook who have cooked all over the world is Essential to Luffy's new found goal and secret wish that he shares with Roger.
5- Chopper - Still not that relevant yet but we all know his dream of curing everything will play a role for Luffy and anyone who might be on the brink of death and the story made it clear with Roger catching that incurable disease that something might happen to Luffy down the line.
6- Robin - Is the Key to uncovering the past and the waypoints for Luffy and Nami.
7- Franky - Water 7 is enough reason why he is important.
8- Brook - How do you throw a party without a musician ? says Luffy to Zoro.
9- Jimbe - he proved himself in handling and steering the Ship which could also foreshadow the difficulty to reaching Laugh Tale. He is needed for Nami. And their Stories is connected very well "Good Job Oda".
What of Zoro and Ussop? What roles are they going to play for Luffy's Dream and Goal? Are they really important? Their defining moments is Wano and Elbaf.
Zoro
Throughout the story Zoro has always taken the role for dispatching the "second" strongest opponents. Except for 2 Arcs where both Luffy and Zoro were beaten near to death. The "Second" Opponent of the Arc wasn't someone that Luffy was going to beat:-
1- Alabasta - Mr1 and his Blade of Steel Body was an opponent so difficult for Zoro it nearly costed him his life. Was Luffy even able to beat someone like him at that time without Haki? Enters the breath of all things "Ryou" without that Zoro would have lost and died. The fight with Mr1 also implied that Zoro could have also beaten Crocodile.
2- Thriller Bark - Kuma and his Tempered Steel Body was an opponent so difficult for Zoro it nearly costed him his life. This time Oda made sure to let us know that Luffy wasn't even close to beating a Pacifista let alone a whole Kuma. Enters "Ryou" again "Lion Song" but this time Zoro failed just like Luffy failing to beat a Pacifista alone. His fight with Kuma implies that if Zoro isn't able to defend Luffy then he isn't worthy of his ambition said by Zoro himself.
Why am i bringing this up? Because these 2 arcs are the 1st times we get the hints of the Samurai and Oda testing Zoro's cutting ability. "Mr Bushido by Vivi" "Ryuma Wano". The expectation of most readers of Zoro was "The next time Zoro comes he will be As Strong if not Stronger than Luffy". Most of the New World was a cake walk for Zoro many readers thought that Zoro was actually Stronger than Luffy while others thought As Strong except those who still thought Zoro was as Strong as Sanji or weaker.
Enter Wano
The Arc where everyone expected Zoro's new Power to be put to test and Finally for some readers who are expecting Zoro to stand as his own character and fulfill his role as a Samurai of Wano.
The Story of Wano - Zoro's Side :-
His plot in Wano was very straight forward and on point regarding his Prowess and his fighting ability and his Sword Handling and some backstory for Ryuma as the Sword God and Wano.
The Story of Onigashima - Zoro's Side :-
His plot in Onigashima was vague and unclear that some readers never expected Zoro on the Roof while some also never expected Zoro to be removed and isolated from everything. "My thought"
Kaido - Mr1 - Kuma - King - Ryou - Luffy - Zoro:-
All of these opponents share the same thing "Hard body" that Ryou was integral in fighting them. Before you say AdvCoC is what beat Kaido and King. Remember without Ryou Luffy and Zoro would have not been able to control AdvCoC.
So what is the point of everything i wrote above?
The Ryou setup throughout the story and the Thick Body Opponents that Luffy may face in the future "aka a Dragon or Kaido" has been running in the background in the story for Zoro and Thriller Bark was the trigger for the Straw Hats that Luffy keeps pushing himself against their Opponents. Only for Oda to give them their Ultimate Challenge in the form of Kuma while Oda tested all of the SHs for their loyalty. Oda chose Zoro and only Zoro to test his combat prowess against that enemy and Zoro's Failure at that moment was his trigger to announce and declare that his ambition means nothing if he can't protect his Captain.
The Wano Finale?
If you have come this far and haven't read this "here" i highly suggest that you do.
Now that you have read that post with what we have gotten from the "final" chapter.
1- Comparing Ryuma and JoyBoy in a way comparing Zoro and Luffy.
Now that you have reached this far. Congratz to you reading all of this. Here is my final thoughts.
Oda gave every Straw Hats important roles to play for Luffy and if readers are skeptical about Brook Sanji and Chopper. Their roles are clear and will be fleshed out. As for Sanji it has already been set and done in WCI. You may shit on WCI but for Sanji as a member of the SH his story and his role has already been resolved and made clear. "Without you i can't become the Pirate King" because Luffy's idea for becoming the Pirate King and his new found goal and the secret words he shares with Roger that makes both looks like Kids. Should be something so simple and stupid.
Ending:-
Now that Wano is over "?" and Oda chose this path for Zoro in Wano. The Shadow of Luffy that no one has seen him do anything. And not the Ryuma who will save Wano and Luffy from an overwhelming Opponent that a whole Nation of Strong Swordman failed to kill.
Added after some comments:-
Fighting Secondary Characters is not something that stands in the way of Luffy's Dream. Making sure Luffy's takes his Role as Captain can be done by any other Character.
The Big Question now is. What is Zoro's role in the overall Story and for Luffy's dream is if not for cutting Opponents Luffy can't beat? Is it to Cut something? Will cutting be an Obstacle for Luffy?
Ussop - Waiting for Elbaf - But so far What do you think his role is?
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Nice. So Anyone who has no actual role to play in Luffy's dream will basically be a Cheerleader? 
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