At this point I’ve been saying for years that imo that I believe Zoro and Sanji are more than Rayleigh and Gaban parallels. Specifically that while those parallels are very obvious and still apply they also parallel other members
For example a lot of right hand men and even vice captains low key seem to be like a mixture between Zoro and Sanji. That doesn’t change the fact Sanji still is matched up with the left hand men but it just means his comparisons to both can still exist.
Someone like killer being one of the most in your face examples. Him being the combatant and cook of the crew. Prioritizing speed and agility while still using blades
When it comes to Zoro I also think he’s a bit more special than your typical right hand man. With him also paralleling your stand out members that are usually above the wings of the crew
- Oden being the standout compared to Rayleigh and Gaban
- Sabo to Ivankov and Kuma
- Ace to Marco and Jozu
- Whitebeard a standout compared to Shiki and Kyo (tho depends on how you scale rocks Linlin)
Zoro like them is able to match his captains stupidity and craziness. Almost being incapable of causing commotion wherever they go
Luffy also very obviously shares lots of things in common between Garp and Roger. To the point I don’t think I need to really explain
As for why Garp matters when talking about the Roger Pirates he was basically Roger’s unofficial partner and most trusted person. Man even asked him to join and watch his kid
So basically if
- Luffy = Roger and Garp
- Zoro = Oden and Rayleigh
- Sanji = Rayleigh and Gaban
- We need some to = Garp and Oden