#op thoughts

Let me say this clearly:

No, he is not better than Sanji.

They are equals. Oda has been telling you this for 25 years. Wano feats don’t magically erase everything Sanji has done. And no, Zoro does not “solo Big Mom.” I can’t believe that even needs to be said.

No, he’s not “only loyal to Luffy.”

He loves the entire crew. He trusts them with his life. He literally ate dirty rice off the ground to make a little girl happy. That’s who he is. He’s not some cold, edgy lone wolf he’s a shy, awkward softie who shows love through actions, not words. Just because he shows his love differently doesn’t mean it’s any less.

No, he’s not “the most loyal.”

Every Straw Hat is loyal. That’s the whole point of the crew. The “nothing happened” moment was iconic, yes, but it doesn’t put him above anyone else. It was a crew moment, not a “Zoro is the only real one” moment.

No, Luffy doesn’t love Zoro the most.

Luffy doesn’t rank his friends. His love isn’t tiered. He values all of them equally, and he doesn’t play favorites. Stop projecting.

No, Zoro is not a mean person.

His introduction was literally him protecting a child. He’s blunt, not cruel. His own fans reduce him to “strength” and “badass moments” when that’s not even why Luffy chose him. Luffy chose him because he’s kind, dependable, and has a good heart.

No, his writing isn’t bad.

Simple writing doesn’t mean bad writing. Could it be stronger considering how important he is? Sure. But he does have character development. He went from being cocky in every fight to actually respecting his opponents and choosing battles he knows he can win. It’s subtle, but it’s there he’s a reserved character, not a loud one.

No, he would not have killed Sanji in Whole Cake Island.

He’s not stupid. He would’ve understood Sanji’s situation immediately. Zoro isn’t some mindless attack dog; he’s thoughtful and protective of his crew.

And yes Zoro’s biggest fear is losing his friends. They mean everything to him. That’s why it’s so frustrating watching his own fanbase twist him into this emotionless “alpha” who only cares about Luffy and swordsmanship. You don’t love Zoro. You love the version you made up.

Zoro is a great character. He’s layered, loyal, caring, and quietly emotional. It’s sad seeing him reduced to “strength” and “Luffy’s guard dog,” especially when that reduction always comes at the expense of other Straw Hats. Zoro would hate the way his fans talk about the crew. He trusts them with his life you think he’d let you disrespect them like that? Be serious.

I love Zoro. I really do.

Sanji smiling and going with Bege to his wedding ( assasination ) -> Bellemere smiling saying that Nami and Nojiko are her kids before getting murdered

Sanji having to go with his biological abusive noble family to protect the crew because they cant fight Big mom when theyre already planning to take down Kaido -> Sabo having to with his biological abusive noble family to protect Ace and Luffy because three of them are not capable of fighting Bluejam pirates.

Like for example he seems to take damage differently in different forms. How does that translate when he switches back? If he gets a wound 12 inches wide in monster point, does it stay that size when he goes back to brain point? Does it shrink with the skin? What about if an organ is pierced? His internal workings literally get rearranged in seconds and this doesn't necessarily heal him. How do you treat wounds that have been shifted around on a cellular level?

We can mostly assume he has a human brain I think, but does it need to rewire his entire nervous system every time his limbs change shape and his organs get moved?? Or do his nerves just get stretched and moved around as well, reassigning themselves to the new areas? Do they sometimes still remember how sensations felt in his last form and then it's jarring when they're touched in a different one? His muscle and sense memory must be super weird. And like does he maybe have human brain parts and reindeer brain parts, each engineered to respond to the specific stimuli and demands of each form, all combined into one unique conglomerate brain?

Ok, this gag theory has been out for a HOT minute, but after rewatching this series for the umpteenth time,

I am CONVINCED it's true and here's my proof:

1. The concept of living compasses already exist in one piece, one of which is The South Bird from Jaya.

Who gets paired up w this bird for nearly a third of an arc? The ever lost marimo, himself, Zoro.

Repeatedly and hilariously, he still continues to end up next to the Merry, rip, which is exactly why this isn't exactly looked at as anything other than a gag, just Oda showing how hopelessly directionless this man is. However, isn't it weird that he's not only THE ONLY one that gets paired up with this geographically honed-in bird, but with whom only says "Jū", which in japanese means "Free"? What is the One Piece if not a symbol of ultimate freedom? Hmmmmm, SOUNDS LIKE FORESHADOWING TO ME.

2. He gets lost in a specific way.

Yes, many ppl end up going in circles and ultimately ending up in the same spot over and over again, so isn't it safe to assume it's the same w Zoro? Well, there is another directionless member of The Strawhat Crew, Luffy.

This is, of course, what leads Nami to be the very next member to join, it being obvious they wouldn't get in spitting distance of anywhere without her. However, unlike Zoro, if you tell Luffy how to get there (with explicit instruction) he can make it on his own. Meanwhile, Zoro....

gets lost....

going towards just basic places...

right in front of him:

a ship...

a flight of stairs...

A door.

A FUCKING. DOOR.

Again, it could just be a normal gag, BUT WE DON'T DO NORMAL GAGS IN ONE PIECE.

3. He has the sword, Wadou Ichimonji.

Most have attributed his directionless to one of Zoro's swords, either his cursed blade, Sandai Kitestsu, or the treasured katana he inherited from Kuina because of its meaning,

"The Straight Path To Harmony"

I think this is pretty on the nose, as it's highly speculated that once the One Piece is found, the World will be united and at peace. Plus, the sword is known for its white hilt and saya or sheath, which we know is the color Luffy turns into with his sun god look, the man fated to find the One Piece. However, I don't think the blade is actually pulling Zoro in that direction, but that the sword is meant for Zoro and just fits him. We know swords choose their owner thanks to Sandai's history. Anyone can use a sword but it may not stay in their hands. A phenomenon that has occurred with Zoro's third katana constantly being replaced. I believe just how Sandai chose Zoro and doesn't curse him like their previous owners, Wadou chose Zoro.

Who better to hold the "Straight Path To Harmony" than a man who seems to always take the straightest, shortest, and most immediate path toward the fated piece that will bring harmony?

This is also the same reason that Zoro wouldn't be able to navigate them to One Piece just on his own and why they would still need Nami to navigate them.

He'd take the straightest route.

Through, fog, whirlpools, rocks, over islands, ships, walls, people, anything in the way, he'd cut (pun intended) straight through to get there which I don't think Sunny has the equipment for. Plus, there are plenty of places they gotta stop off at before they get there. However, there will most likely be a time that, together, Nami as the navigator and Zoro as the compass, they will be able to navigate to Raftel/Laugh Tale and ultimately the One Piece....

Some are saying that Zaza is NOT Goddess But Big Mom wants to be pirate KING. Title can be use for Both genders

Gunko/ Princess Shuri and Vivi have Blue Hair

In Rocks Era/Pre God Valley, Gunko/Shuri wears similar to Zaza.

In Alabasta Arc, it start raining AFTER Vivi stops war

Famous Theory is that Vivi ate Water Water Fruit cause Wednesday means Water Day in Japan.

Most Women in One Piece have some Connect with Water in some ways. Nami’s Name means Wave. Shirahoshi is Mermaid and New Posideon

Imu keeps a poster of Vivi safe unlike Luffy, Blackbeard and Shirahoshi Posters