- On Cursed Blades and Haki Boosts: While cursed blades provide power, the risks associated with their haki drain are significant. Zoro’s mastery over these swords doesn’t solely rely on the blade’s inherent abilities; it’s a testament to his own haki control and resilience. While he benefits from the boost they provide, he’s also put in constant jeopardy, demanding significant skill to control rather than depend solely on the sword for power.
- Genetics vs. Skill Development: While Ryuma's genetics may play a minor role in Zoro's natural talent, his mastery is built through years of rigorous training and sheer willpower. Zoro’s journey to become a swordsman has relied on personal development, discipline, and enduring hardships rather than simply inheritance. Meanwhile, Sanji’s exoskeleton, as a technological enhancement, acts as a physical advantage granted by science rather than skill. Zoro's use of cursed blades and his skill with them is less about inheritance and more about choice and mastery.
- Sanji and His Brothers’ Emotions and Strength: Sanji is certainly unique among his siblings because of his emotions, adding layers to his character and strength. However, emotions alone do not account for his abilities in combat. The strength Sanji developed is partly rooted in his own rigorous training and partly in the technology he inherited, like the exoskeleton. Zoro’s strength, however, stems from a purely human development arc with no technological aid, setting a different standard for their accomplishments.
- On “Deserving” Power-ups: Zoro and Luffy’s power-ups, like the acquisition of new swords or the Nika fruit, have been integrated as tools rather than shortcuts to power. Zoro has earned his swords by proving his worth as a swordsman, and Luffy’s fruit led to many sacrifices and intense training. In contrast, Sanji’s exoskeleton was a latent part of his biology that activated without similar trials. Each character’s power-ups should be assessed on their individual journeys and challenges rather than as uniform measures of effort.
- Sanji’s Exoskeleton as a “New Weapon” and Potential Drawbacks: While the exoskeleton may have undiscovered drawbacks, Sanji’s abilities have not yet shown comparable risks to Zoro’s cursed blades. The cursed blades actively test Zoro’s haki control and pose a potential fatal risk, whereas Sanji’s exoskeleton functions without these immediate consequences. Until there is a demonstrated drawback, Zoro’s risk in wielding cursed blades remains a unique challenge.
- Training and Character Development: While it’s true that Sanji’s training isn’t as overtly shown, his achievements in combat demonstrate his dedication. However, Zoro’s training has been more visibly grueling, especially under Mihawk, showing the physical and mental rigor involved in reaching his current level. While Sanji is multi-talented as both a chef and fighter, the portrayal of Zoro’s training has been clearer, helping audiences more easily attribute his growth to consistent hard work and discipline rather than solely latent potential.
- Sanji’s Ifrit Jambe and the Earned Power Debate: Sanji’s achievements, such as developing Ifrit Jambe, showcase his unique skill set. However, the power boost Zoro received from defeating Ryuma and earning Shusui was a reward for his victory and mastery in combat. Sanji’s decision to destroy his raid suit shows his preference to rely on self-earned power, and that’s commendable. However, Zoro's power-ups are framed more directly as earned through conquest rather than self-discovery, setting a different tone for their respective achievements.
1- While it is true it is not really shown how of a risk these swords provide other then Enma which seems to managable for Zoro. Zoro may have been taking some risks but fighting with your body and legs is more risky in some cases so it is not like Sanji is never taking risks, in all of his battles Sanji always broken his multiple bones and i am not even mentioning inner damage which can be more deadly than sword cuts in some cases. Exp: In Queens snake attack he himself said even experienced armament users would die. Zoro may have taken some risks with cursed swords but benefit of defence and offense highly dulls that risk which we don't really see.
2- Why do you think Ryumas genetics play a minor role in the first place just because Ace was Rogers child his genetics made WG scared so much they went after him while he was a baby. If you ask me Ryuma genes are far superior then a measly exoskeleton enchantment, if exoskeleton were superior then Ryuma genes Germa would be younkou lvl.
3- You ignore Zoro using 3 of most technological wepons in One piece and only look at exoskeleton becuse in this world swords are not up to exoskeleton but in One piece world swords are the best weapons, they are great craftsmanship.
4- Zoro did nothing to deserve Wado and Sandai and even Ryumas sword was clamed by beating Brooks shadow so it is not that earned. Luffy didn't earned nika fruit at all, yes Luffy mastered his fruit by hard work but when he got it he was just lucky or fate.
5- Zoro's swords can have drawbacks but that also come with benefits so it is profitable exchange for him. You can think Sanjis fire as a power up with drawback, which is his own effort. Exoskeleton was alao risky for sanji since he might loose his emotions and die so he got big risk big reward.
6- Do you think Sanji has potential while he was discarded from his family because he was just seen worthless. Sanji mastered Zeffs style with years of hard work and became one of the best cooks out there who can make his crew stronger by just food.
7- As i said before Zoro hardly earned any of his swords so does Luffy earned his DF, most of these was handed to them. It is only fair Sanji got something from his own family and Sanjis exoskeleton only activated after he earned raid suit by saving his family and messing Bigmoms wedding which is 100 times harder then beating brooks shadow in Ryumas body.
As you see here again you are just biased towards Zoro and Luffy which clouds your judgment.