Zoro - Oden Parallels
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Luffy dying would be powerful ending. 
Plus my man @Shura would probably travel to Japan and order to delete the manga
Again I see people ignoring clear parallels between Zoro and another strong character, in this case Oden.
- Both are swordsman
- Both used the same blade Enma
- Both use the same sword technique (Look at Zoro final attack vs Killer then Look at Oden cut the Boar)
- Both impressed Yasu and The Scabbards
- Both have a connection to Momo and HiyorI (Zoro has spent this entire arc with hiyori)
- Both were members in the Pirate King's crew
- Both are reckless
- Both are drunks
- Both prefer to be alone
People want to act like Zoro has no parallels in the story but he has a few. Mihawk, Rayleigh and Oden are the main ones. Also Luffy main parallels are Roger, Dragon and Garp. I am stating Luffy main parallels because some people wanna ignore that Luffy are ready has multiple parallel characters in the story.
- Both are swordsman
- Both used the same blade Enma
- Both use the same sword technique (Look at Zoro final attack vs Killer then Look at Oden cut the Boar)
- Both impressed Yasu and The Scabbards
- Both have a connection to Momo and HiyorI (Zoro has spent this entire arc with hiyori)
- Both were members in the Pirate King's crew
- Both are reckless
- Both are drunks
- Both prefer to be alone
People want to act like Zoro has no parallels in the story but he has a few. Mihawk, Rayleigh and Oden are the main ones. Also Luffy main parallels are Roger, Dragon and Garp. I am stating Luffy main parallels because some people wanna ignore that Luffy are ready has multiple parallel characters in the story.
I sure do hope this ain't a parallel lmfaooo 
But yeah they do have a lot of similarities - to those saying Zoro isn't a leader or lacks charisma, he:
- Had two fanboys Johnny and Yosaku from before he was introduced
- Led the Strawhats and allies on Enies Lobby
- Brought Mihawk over to his side
- Brought Ryuuma over to his side
- Inspired Brook and Sanji
- Is a mentor to Momonosuke
- Brought Perona over to his side
- Led the Strawhats on Fishman Island
- Impressed various peers through his actions such as Kinemon, Kawamatsu, Kanjuro and Urouge
- Brought Hiyori over to his side
- Brought Yasuie over to his side
- Inspired a whole country on Dressrosa etc...
Zoro's a natural leader.
But yeah they do have a lot of similarities - to those saying Zoro isn't a leader or lacks charisma, he:
- Had two fanboys Johnny and Yosaku from before he was introduced
- Led the Strawhats and allies on Enies Lobby
- Brought Mihawk over to his side
- Brought Ryuuma over to his side
- Inspired Brook and Sanji
- Is a mentor to Momonosuke
- Brought Perona over to his side
- Led the Strawhats on Fishman Island
- Impressed various peers through his actions such as Kinemon, Kawamatsu, Kanjuro and Urouge
- Brought Hiyori over to his side
- Brought Yasuie over to his side
- Inspired a whole country on Dressrosa etc...
Zoro's a natural leader.
I like how most if not all these are either not true or blown out of proportion.
-Having fanboys is irrelevant
-He did not lead the strawhats on Enies Lobby. He isnt even in the first 2 chapters of the raid
-He did not bring Mihawk to his side. His resolve impressed Mihawk. Literally has nothing to do with leadership
-Inspired Brook and Sanji when? Brook maybe, but Sanji was also going to sacrifice himself so where is the inspiration?
-Lmfaooooo *two panels of him swinging his sword with Momo* :He's a mentor to Momo
-Has nothing to do with leadership. It was circumstance
-No, he didn't.
-Again, has nothing to do with leadership. They were impressed by his strength not his leadership.
-Hiyori nor Yasuie being brought over had anything to do with leadership. I guess by this logic, Chopper is a natural leader for bringing the giant crab on alabsta to their side
- Actually, Usopp did
Zoro is not a natural leader. It's not in his character. And that's fine. He did not become a temporary leader in Water 7. He trusted that Luffy would make the right decision. Just like he was okay getting beat up by Bellamy, he respects Luffy's choices and knew Luffy wouldnt let Usopp walk over him.
Leadership isnt being really strong and impressing others to your side. It's knowing the right things to say and do in a situation to guide your followers. Sanji telling Usopp exactly what he needed to hear at that time considering Usopp's insecurity was much more of a leadership moment than "OOOOH ZORO SO STRONG I WILL FOLLOW HIM"
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Leadership isnt being really strong and impressing others to your side. It's knowing the right things to say and do in a situation to guide your followers. Sanji telling Usopp exactly what he needed to hear at that time considering Usopp's insecurity was much more of a leadership moment than "OOOOH ZORO SO STRONG I WILL FOLLOW HIM"
Zoro is not a natural leader. It's not in his character. And that's fine. He did not become a temporary leader in Water 7. He trusted that Luffy would make the right decision. Just like he was okay getting beat up by Bellamy, he respects Luffy's choices and knew Luffy wouldnt let Usopp walk over him.
Leadership isnt being really strong and impressing others to your side. It's knowing the right things to say and do in a situation to guide your followers. Sanji telling Usopp exactly what he needed to hear at that time considering Usopp's insecurity was much more of a leadership moment than "OOOOH ZORO SO STRONG I WILL FOLLOW HIM"
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Leadership isnt being really strong and impressing others to your side. It's knowing the right things to say and do in a situation to guide your followers. Sanji telling Usopp exactly what he needed to hear at that time considering Usopp's insecurity was much more of a leadership moment than "OOOOH ZORO SO STRONG I WILL FOLLOW HIM"
How are people saying Zoro isn't a natural leader ?
- Johnny and Yosaku call him big bro and followed him for a while.
- In W7 after Luffy vs Ussop fight it was Zoro who reassured Luffy that what he did was right.
- After E.L it was Zoro who taught Luffy what it means to be captain
- When Luffy jumped off the sea train it was Zoro who sat at the front of the train and led the crew in to E.L
- When Luffy lost to Caesar it was Zoro who said that he needs to step his game up.
- When Zoro and the Giant were trapped by MR 3 wax cake it was Zoro who inspired the giant to not give up but instead try and fight.
- It was Zoro who sacrificed himself for his captain and crew.
- It was Zoro who predicted the BM and Kaido alliance.
The main qualities of a leader in One Piece is :
- Strength
- Wisdom
- Humility
- Strong Will
- Guts / Fearlessness
- have to be Likeable
Zoro has all of these qualities in very high amounts. Remember Guys Oden wasn't the leader Roger and WB were but he was still a natural leader, the same goes for Zoro and Luffy.
- Johnny and Yosaku call him big bro and followed him for a while.
- In W7 after Luffy vs Ussop fight it was Zoro who reassured Luffy that what he did was right.
- After E.L it was Zoro who taught Luffy what it means to be captain
- When Luffy jumped off the sea train it was Zoro who sat at the front of the train and led the crew in to E.L
- When Luffy lost to Caesar it was Zoro who said that he needs to step his game up.
- When Zoro and the Giant were trapped by MR 3 wax cake it was Zoro who inspired the giant to not give up but instead try and fight.
- It was Zoro who sacrificed himself for his captain and crew.
- It was Zoro who predicted the BM and Kaido alliance.
The main qualities of a leader in One Piece is :
- Strength
- Wisdom
- Humility
- Strong Will
- Guts / Fearlessness
- have to be Likeable
Zoro has all of these qualities in very high amounts. Remember Guys Oden wasn't the leader Roger and WB were but he was still a natural leader, the same goes for Zoro and Luffy.
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And then ?
Oden : luffy : roger
CoC VoAT
Finish . If you find another man who has these 2 abilities like them, just add them next.
The rest is fanboyism.
Oden parallels Luffy and Roger, liking freedom at any cost, being natural born leaders, conquerors, charming everyone, having insane potential.
The moment Oda gave Oden CoC and VoAT, there isnt much to debate. Only luffy has both currently.
Oden : luffy : roger
CoC VoAT
Finish . If you find another man who has these 2 abilities like them, just add them next.
The rest is fanboyism.
Oden parallels Luffy and Roger, liking freedom at any cost, being natural born leaders, conquerors, charming everyone, having insane potential.
The moment Oda gave Oden CoC and VoAT, there isnt much to debate. Only luffy has both currently.