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One Piece Episode 1163.

I was really looking forward to this episode, and I'm so happy! Not just for Robin, but for Zoro too! Because I think they're the final couple, and this episode is important for him too!

And in this post, I'll share my thoughts on some of the points. (These are my first thoughts after watching, so the post may be updated)

Am I the only one who thinks the swordsman is standing there looking a bit lonely… Like someone's missing next to Zoro? Some archaeologist girl.

Now, everything is fine…

Very often someone is placed between them But now Zoro is happy because his wife is back…

I noticed this back in the manga and was going to mention it in the Elbaf post as a guess, but now my hunch has been confirmed in the anime.

Let's begin: Luffy, Usopp, Chopper, Franky, Brook, and Nami.

Who's missing? Sanji, Jimbei, and Zoro.

Sanji is probably lying on Gerd's chest. Jimbei and Zoro have similar personalities and are the most "mature" members of the crew (other than Robin), which has been demonstrated repeatedly throughout the saga (and will be shown again in the chapter and episode).

But isn't Zoro interested in the "land of warriors"? Remember how intrigued he was when he heard about the "samurais" on Punk Hazard?

Or would he like to have a drink at the feast? He loves sake so much!

Unless he loves someone else more…

I think Zoro, as a Jinbe, due to his "maturity" (and in Zoro's case, also his love for Robin), understood everything, so he didn't go with them, but stayed by Robin's side. He knew how much she wanted to meet Saul, so he thinks it's more important for them to meet first, and then they can all feast.

I find this moment very interesting!!!

Even Robin was surprised!

Really, Luffy, where did you hear that? Or from whom?

Maybe you have a best friend who often guides you like a "voice of reason" or a "compass"? And who cares about Robin as much? Who could that be?…

Yes. It might seem like he's upset that they're "making noise" and disturbing his sleep. But that's not true.

First — Zoro never sleeps when Robin is around. Second — he simply won't have time to sleep because they'll be there quickly. Third — look at the second picture; he's not "annoyed" by Jimbei's laughter, who's sitting and laughing next to him!!!

So what "worry" Zoro so much? Perhaps Robin's question?

Robin: Luffy, where did you hear that? Zoro's thoughts: "Don't give me away, fool" Luffy: That's just how it is. Zoro's thoughts: "Whew, that was a relief…." I think Zoro was the one who told Luffy to go with Robin!!!

Not only are they "together", but Zoro will also turn toward Robin. And Bonney... It also reminded me of a similar shot in Wano..

Great posts about "composition" in anime by @hapifangurl (pic from there, thanks!)

Again, there is "someone" placed between them, in this case it is Luffy, so it's good xd Next comes a showing/listing of various moments with Robin. I'll just select few frames, with my comments, if you don't mind~

She always look at him...

"It was a one-time thing!" "Skypiea was a long time ago!" "It doesn't mean anything!" Yeah 🙂

To me Punk Hazard always looked like Zoro and Robin "date".

The first one to be shown from the crew. These are most likely Robin's memories of the crew. I've watched it a few times, everyone else on the crew is just "smiling/laughing" but only Zoro has food residue on his face.

As if someone wanted to single him out from the rest for the audience? Or was it just Robin who remembered him like this in a more "intimate" setting? Which again does not exclude the first. And yes, the whole crew is shown in order., but shouldn't Luffy be the first?! Don't you find that odd? I don't. 🙃 Zoro is always first when it comes to Robin. And yes - He always hear...

Zoro sits first and is therefore closest to Robin. It may not seem like it, but the next frame proves it.

I was expecting them to animate the moment where Zoro "turns away slightly", which was in the manga. But that didn't happen. Maybe for the better, maybe not, who knows.

I was interested in how it would be shown. But we always knew his reaction! You can read more here~ by @hapifangurl and @queen-of-andor

The entire crew, I repeat, the entire crew, always protected, rescued, and cared for Robin.

But there's only one person who has saved her more often than anyone else… Skypiea — from Enel Long Ring Long Land — from Aokiji Water7/Enies Lobby — from the Government Fishman Island — from Hyouzou Punk Hazard — from Monet Dressroza — from Pica Egghead — from Seraphim's Mihawk and Kuma

7 times. Zoro has saved/protected Robin — 7 times. At least. (I didn't count Thriller Bark, although one could say that Robin was indirectly saved there too. Saving Luffy = saving the crew = saving Robin. But okay.)

I'd like to ask — who saved her more?

Is it cruel not to show the reaction of the one who saved/protected her the most? Or is it, on the contrary, merciful?... I think, Oda wasn't able to show Zoro's reactions in a way that people who aren't familiar with Zorobin wouldn't immediately guess their relationship.

And this is a case where — it was easier for Oda to show this in the manga than in the anime.

In one of posts, @hapifangurl wrote something like: Oda didn't show Robin and Hiyori in the same frame until the end of Wano because he couldn't portray Robin as "not a jealous wife". Upd: I found this comment! And here it could be exactly the same case, Oda simply could not portray Zoro in any other way except so that he would look like a loving and happy husband.

Upd: Thanks to @toomuchpineapples for her observation! Indeed, in the anime, Zoro is shown in frame 7! After rewatching this scene, I also noticed that Chopper was shown in frame 2!

So yes, meeting Saul was a very important event for our couple. For both Robin and Zoro.

You can read more at the links above~ Here I also talk a little about Oda's "composition" in the manga in relation to our couple.

The one who didn't say a word, the one whose reaction wasn't even shown, saved her more than anyone else....

Waifu trying to seduce the ex? 💀

And offering her Wings. I CANT! 🥵

Tonight was like most nights. The soft sounds of waves from outside the Thousand Sunny served as the usual ambience, combined with the occasional flipping of pages, the gentle scratching of a quill on paper, the soft clink of a cup being set down on the table after a sip of tea, and of course, the sound of quite sizable metal weights being lifted with exertion, with the occasional grunts from the effort.

It was like a ritual at this point. Robin would quietly read, study her notes from a recent archaeological expedition, enjoy some tea, and occasionally watch Zoro conducting his extreme workouts. A normal man would have surely sprained an arm, leg, or broken their spine performing the exercises he did on the regular.

Given her devil fruit powers, Robin was the ideal spotter should he require one, though it was never necessary.

“So, Robin,” Zoro called out as he was lifting a gigantic weight with his arms, causing the muscles to flex from the action. The veins on his arms looked like they were close to bursting, despite how casually he was acting to such lifting. “What’s the latest?”

Making the occasional short conversation with the archeologist was always pleasant. Robin was always calm, quiet, and kept to herself, so it never felt exhausting talking to her, even when he was training. If anything, it sometimes provided a good distraction when he tried to get through a particularly difficult set of reps.

The tall woman glanced over the tea cup she was currently sipping, before setting it delicately down on a coaster. She uncrossed her long legs, sitting more upright as she recalled her newest discovery out on the field.

“I have discovered that there was a plant in antiquity that was a very popular ingredient in the locals’ cuisine. I found some coins that had a depiction of the plant, as well as some texts that further detail the plant and its usage.” She smiled, her eyes always brightening when talking about her study.

It was that sparkle that Zoro always found fascinating, despite his lack of expertise on the subject. He could respect someone who immersed themselves fully in their craft. After all, he wanted to become the world’s greatest swordsman.

“Before you ask, no, there were no mention of swords in my recent findings.” Robin mused, “But I did find that this plant, which is believed to be extinct, did have the medical benefit of granting more endurance when consumed. If only I could find a fossilized specimen… The drawings on the coins are a bit crude and would not grant me as accurate a depiction of the plant as I would have liked.” She let out a soft laugh.

Zoro hummed at this information as he decided to solely lift the weight with his left arm. “Really? Kind of reminds me of the crap that fishman took to get stronger back on Fishman Island.” He said, slowly flexing his left arm with the gigantic weight. “Imagine if Chopper could get his hands on that plant.” He smiled fondly at the thought. Chopper was always excited every time he found a new plant that he could use for his medicine or rumble balls.

Robin shared his smile, as her usually calm eyes softened. “I’d imagine it’d be very beneficial for his rumble balls.”

Zoro chuckled as he switched the weight to his right arm, continuing to lift it. “That’s what I was just thinking!”

The two shared a soft laugh, before silence fell between them again. This was how their conversations usually went. They either shared something new or interesting, reminiscence on past events, or talk about the rest of the crew. It was never something that was forced, conversation always came very naturally for them.

Several minutes have passed, with the two just doing their own thing in the presence of one another. After one last lift of the weight, Zoro gently went to set it down in his dedicated training equipment corner.

“I’ll be back,” Zoro said, nabbing a towel and swinging it over his broad shoulders. He was absolutely drenched with sweat, taking one of the corners of the towel to wipe his face dry. He let out an exhausted breath, his head dipping back slightly, before he was leaving the Crow’s Nest to take a shower.

Robin would have been lying if she said Zoro didn’t look like absolute eye candy after a workout. From his well defined muscles, to the way the sweat looked on his shirtless body, to the way his handsome face contorted in slight exhaustion from the heavy intense workouts he would do…

She was one lucky woman indeed to be able to bear witness to such a gorgeous sight on the regular.

Robin continued to quietly leaf through her journal for a half hour, making the occasional notes with her quill, before she was greeted to a fresh out the shower Zoro. He wore just shorts as he ruffled his short hair with a towel, still slightly damp from the shower.

She casted him a glance, giving him a knowing smile, before she resumed her reading. “The usual?”

“Yeah,” He nodded.

As Zoro went to lay flat on his stomach on a mat, pink flower petals began to appear around him.

”Dos Fleur.”

Two arms sprouted from his back, and as he settled on the mat, Robin used those extra hands to massage his shoulders.

Zoro sighed in bliss. “Damn, that feels great… You sure you weren’t a masseuse before you joined the crew?…” Zoro asked as he closed his eye in relaxation.

Robin giggled. “I’m quite sure. I merely improved from persistent practice.”

“Do you still deny Sanji your massages?” Zoro asked with a smirk; he already knew the answer.

“Yes.” Robin answered immediately.

An amused chuckle rumbled from his chest as he continued to enjoy the massage Robin was giving him with her extra limbs. She would always start off with his shoulders, then work on his shoulder blades, then his arms, and then his lower back. She would also massage his legs and feet on his leg days, as well.

How could her hands, that so thoroughly massage out the soreness of his muscles, be such deadly weapons that snapped necks and spines? During these massage sessions, she was always so careful with his body.

“Robin… Why do this for me for free?…” He couldn’t help but ask, as he lifted his head to look at the raven-haired woman. One day, after he was feeling quite sore from a workout, she offered him a massage, and ever since then, he requested them on the regular, with her easily obliging him.

Robin went to cast him a sly smile, holding her head up with a hand. “Because,” She turned her body more towards him from her seat.

“The view I get when you workout is payment enough.” She playfully gave him a wink.

Zoro’s face immediately burst to flame from that comment, as his jaw dropped in disbelief, before he glared at her teasing. “O-OI!”

Robin’s shoulders shook as she began to laugh, trying to hide it in vain with one of her hands as Zoro began to scold her. “W-What kinda crap is that?! You’re just messing with me again, aren’t you?! Well, it’s not funny!… A-Are you even listening to me, Robin?!”

She couldn’t help herself; Zoro was too much fun to tease.

Robin knew his words were all bark and no bite, though, since it’ll still be the usual routine tomorrow, just like always.