Speculations Is Wano Really Zoro’s Arc? The Difference Between a Broken Promise and an Unfulfilled Expectation.
I mean there's no way around it, Oda has done more for the development of Oden this arc than he has for Zoro since Sabaody at the least. Because we had that character forced on us, frankly my favorite parts of the flashback were Orochi making him twerk and boil.
It's not over but we're down to grasping straws. Hawkins was already dispatched by Law. Kyoshiro reappeared and skipped straight to Kinemon. Orochi has no idea who Zoro is and Yasu's revenge is probably better served by someone who really knew him. Hiyori is scheduled to be saved by someone else as Zoro is at sea. The three captains reunion is at work to destroy the ships and the one who sliced a ship first wasn't Zoro. The Killer fight hasn't had relevance.
So far he's responsible for the weapons from Ringo, which is nice, and Enma is kind of a big deal. But all we can really expect is that he kicks ass... which isn't character progress. If he doesn't get more is one thing, if he doesn't beat King I will be seriously depressed.
It's not over but we're down to grasping straws. Hawkins was already dispatched by Law. Kyoshiro reappeared and skipped straight to Kinemon. Orochi has no idea who Zoro is and Yasu's revenge is probably better served by someone who really knew him. Hiyori is scheduled to be saved by someone else as Zoro is at sea. The three captains reunion is at work to destroy the ships and the one who sliced a ship first wasn't Zoro. The Killer fight hasn't had relevance.
So far he's responsible for the weapons from Ringo, which is nice, and Enma is kind of a big deal. But all we can really expect is that he kicks ass... which isn't character progress. If he doesn't get more is one thing, if he doesn't beat King I will be seriously depressed.
There's way too much going on in Wano for anyone to reasonably expect Wano to be 'Zoro's arc'. He will have more focus than usual though. Which he has been really.
Compare Wano to every other arc post-TS, when have we followed Zoro's separate journey to this degree? He's been going on a journey completely separated from any other SH since he split from Luffy and we've followed it, can't really say that for many other arcs.
And the characters that he's encountered have turned out to be crucial to the arc's plot. He has a princess he didn't ask for. He's received a power-up and finished the last act paralleled with Luffy, and the power-up he's received is directly connected to the arc's plot also.
We've received hints about his backstory which will obviously be expanded upon, and in terms of his importance to the arc thus far, he secured the weapons the Samurai needed to fight.
Considering that Zoro usually only ever has any particular focus when the battles start, to have this much focus before the battles start is promising.
Compare Wano to every other arc post-TS, when have we followed Zoro's separate journey to this degree? He's been going on a journey completely separated from any other SH since he split from Luffy and we've followed it, can't really say that for many other arcs.
And the characters that he's encountered have turned out to be crucial to the arc's plot. He has a princess he didn't ask for. He's received a power-up and finished the last act paralleled with Luffy, and the power-up he's received is directly connected to the arc's plot also.
We've received hints about his backstory which will obviously be expanded upon, and in terms of his importance to the arc thus far, he secured the weapons the Samurai needed to fight.
Considering that Zoro usually only ever has any particular focus when the battles start, to have this much focus before the battles start is promising.
Yes and once changed he no longer sees the future until he re-sees it again while Snakeman is sending hits at high frequency and most of them acting normally, not based on FS because he cant track the future at the pace at which Snakeman sends hits - not compatible.
If he had FS against Katakuri why didnt he dodge first Diced Mochi?
If he had FS against Katakuri why didnt he dodge first Diced Mochi?
From start to finish, Katakuri was wrecking him more.
It makes complete sense what I just said. Katakuri who is master of FS and has it up permanently couldnt keep up the pace with Snakeman's frequency and unpredictability and you claim that Luffy who isnt master of FS can do better?
From the moment of intervention, future sight is "blind" and acts normally just like without FS. He has never demonstrated high up-time of FS, Katakuri even says that. Snakeman can constantly send hits while his FS is not constant, whether due to bad mastery or whether due to how it works and goes "blind" after intervention.
It makes complete sense what I just said. Katakuri who is master of FS and has it up permanently couldnt keep up the pace with Snakeman's frequency and unpredictability and you claim that Luffy who isnt master of FS can do better?
From the moment of intervention, future sight is "blind" and acts normally just like without FS. He has never demonstrated high up-time of FS, Katakuri even says that. Snakeman can constantly send hits while his FS is not constant, whether due to bad mastery or whether due to how it works and goes "blind" after intervention.
He hasn't been important. The problem is that you can even argue taking him out. Luffy and Kiku could have fought Hawkins, Yasu's path was already clear of enemies, Onimaru was already at Ringo if Killer showed up and Kawamatsu eventually surfaced, the fight with Kyoshiro was a wash, Enma and Shusui made an even swap... even if Ryuma shows up Klabautermann style it'll be after the arc.
WCI for comparison falls apart if you exclude Sanji.
WCI for comparison falls apart if you exclude Sanji.
As a swordsman... having a coat can honestly give you many awesome tricks and options against your opponent.. it's sad Zoro doesn't use it
Cause you can direct your opponent attack at your clothes while your "body" slips away and dodges the attack
You can also use the cloak in a way to distract your enemy for your own attacks
I wished Oda makes Zoro utilize his clothes with his swordsmanship honestly... it's fucking awesome
To get a sense of what I'm talking about... Look at the fight between "Kyoraku Shunsui vs starrk" from Bleach at the VERY END when Kyorako throws his cloak blocking the view of the opponent who cuts the cloak.. ending with Kyoraku using the distraction to finish off Starrk
This is also something Oda used to do before at the VERY BEGINNING of One Piece... which is utilizing what you have for your fight... It's fucking brilliant...
Oda did that with both of Sanji and Ben Beckmann before with their cigarettes as both used their cigarettes in their fights..
Sanji threw his cigarettes at Gin to distract him for a counterattack
ben Beckmann used his cigarette against the thugs.. when he burned it into the face of the opponent..
It's honestly a creative and unique way to use things like "Clothes/Cigarettes/Gloves/Dress/LongHair/Lighter" or whatever accissories you are having for your battle.. It even gives that specific battle its own unique taste... Where it feels different and refreshing.
Cause you can direct your opponent attack at your clothes while your "body" slips away and dodges the attack
You can also use the cloak in a way to distract your enemy for your own attacks
I wished Oda makes Zoro utilize his clothes with his swordsmanship honestly... it's fucking awesome
To get a sense of what I'm talking about... Look at the fight between "Kyoraku Shunsui vs starrk" from Bleach at the VERY END when Kyorako throws his cloak blocking the view of the opponent who cuts the cloak.. ending with Kyoraku using the distraction to finish off Starrk
This is also something Oda used to do before at the VERY BEGINNING of One Piece... which is utilizing what you have for your fight... It's fucking brilliant...
Oda did that with both of Sanji and Ben Beckmann before with their cigarettes as both used their cigarettes in their fights..
Sanji threw his cigarettes at Gin to distract him for a counterattack
ben Beckmann used his cigarette against the thugs.. when he burned it into the face of the opponent..
It's honestly a creative and unique way to use things like "Clothes/Cigarettes/Gloves/Dress/LongHair/Lighter" or whatever accissories you are having for your battle.. It even gives that specific battle its own unique taste... Where it feels different and refreshing.
You should re-read the last part when Luffy goes Snakeman and Katakuri still owns him.
After intervention future changes, what he saw no longer is reality. You should learn how it actually works.
And you should re-read the part where Katakuri did say that Luffy's uptime is nowhere close to his.
After you have checked those parts we can continue the discussion because right now, you are basing your arguments on incorrect info.
After intervention future changes, what he saw no longer is reality. You should learn how it actually works.
And you should re-read the part where Katakuri did say that Luffy's uptime is nowhere close to his.
After you have checked those parts we can continue the discussion because right now, you are basing your arguments on incorrect info.
You say Zoro hasn't been important yet he saved Oden's daughter. The story is written the way it is because Oda wrote it that way.
Based on your way of thinking Oda could have left out WCI and gave Sanji a different background story. He could have created another era to take place of WCI for Big Mom to be mad a Luffy.
Anyway, Zoro shines the most in combat and with possibly the biggest battle in the One Piece World approaching there he will receive even more focus. Everything Oda wrote about Zoro has lead to that point.
Just look at it. Since Zoro had his own adventure it lead to him meeting Yasuie, who we all know is a very respected individual in Wano, who hyped and bragged about Zoro skills. That lead to them heading to his village. They noticed he carries 3 full size swords and asked if that was part of an act. That's the second time a citizen of Wano has asked that, Ryuma was the other citizen. Very few people from Wano has seen his 3 sword style which will also allow people to easily recognize him.
That adventure lead to Zoro saving Hiyori who eventually gave him her father's sword. A sword that just happened to be created from the same person that created wado. That's no coincidence.
Let's not forget about the Ryuma connection that was hinted in the Official OP magazine.
Clearly, Zoro adventure and focus is not done.
Based on your way of thinking Oda could have left out WCI and gave Sanji a different background story. He could have created another era to take place of WCI for Big Mom to be mad a Luffy.
Anyway, Zoro shines the most in combat and with possibly the biggest battle in the One Piece World approaching there he will receive even more focus. Everything Oda wrote about Zoro has lead to that point.
Just look at it. Since Zoro had his own adventure it lead to him meeting Yasuie, who we all know is a very respected individual in Wano, who hyped and bragged about Zoro skills. That lead to them heading to his village. They noticed he carries 3 full size swords and asked if that was part of an act. That's the second time a citizen of Wano has asked that, Ryuma was the other citizen. Very few people from Wano has seen his 3 sword style which will also allow people to easily recognize him.
That adventure lead to Zoro saving Hiyori who eventually gave him her father's sword. A sword that just happened to be created from the same person that created wado. That's no coincidence.
Let's not forget about the Ryuma connection that was hinted in the Official OP magazine.
Clearly, Zoro adventure and focus is not done.
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1. He hits him
2. He sends him flying throw a wall
3. Katakuri does Dice Mochi
4. They hit each other a bunch of times here
And after that luffy did Blaxk mamba where he hits him in the side and Katakuri knees him. They finished by both landing finishing move. So no Katakuri wasn't dominating.
2. He sends him flying throw a wall
3. Katakuri does Dice Mochi
4. They hit each other a bunch of times here
And after that luffy did Blaxk mamba where he hits him in the side and Katakuri knees him. They finished by both landing finishing move. So no Katakuri wasn't dominating.