Demand for Zoro s backstory grows as One Piece nears its end
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And when Tenguyama mentioned that the creator of Wado Ichimonji and Enma was the same person, Shimotsuki Kozaburo, it was almost confirmed that he was the one who left Wano.243Well, this wasn't much of surprise, we already knew someone travelled out of Wano Kuni decades ago.And when Tenguyama mentioned that the creator of Wado Ichimonji and Enma was the same person, Shimotsuki Kozaburo, it was almost confirmed that he was the one who left Wano. https://t.co/RNg6Mx7f3K When he was a child, Zoro used to meet Kozaburo. After seeing Zoro's determination to best Kuina, Kozaburo kindly gifted him two swords that he crafted himself. The old man also shared with the boy some of his wisdom about the nature of swords, while deeming Enma to be his greatest creation. Zoro learned that Kozaburo was Kuina's grandfather when the old man died. However, Zoro was able to realize the swordsmith's true identity only many years later, during the battle on Onigashima. While having trouble wielding the Enma, he was finally able to remember the old man from Wano. Zoro's relationship with Kozaburo Shimotsuki and the latter's blood ties with Koushirou and Kuina make a connection between the green haired swordsman and the Shimotsuki Clan really feasible. Moreover, Kozaburo created not only Enma but also Wado Ichimonji, the sword which passed down from Kuina to Zoro, symbolizing the Pirate Hunter's promise to his deceased friend. However, Oda didn't want to reveal any further information. maddie マディ@othatsraspberryomg shimotsuki kozaburo looks just like wado ichimonji’s human form,,,, #onepiece103367558omg shimotsuki kozaburo looks just like wado ichimonji’s human form,,,, #onepiece1033 https://t.co/lBsn9cpoDi In another SBS, a fan noticed the similarity between a carpenter who had appeared in Windmill Village (Luffy’s birthplace) and Franky’s boss during the latter's undercover time in Wano. Like Windmill Village, the Shimotsuki Village is also part of the Goa Kingdom due to Dragons visiting it after saving Sabo, which means they are not too far away. When the fan asked for an explanation, Oda at first answered jokingly, but then revealed that they were two different people with the same last name because of a blood tie. He then said that a ship from Wano reached the East Blue a few decades ago, and added that one of the descendants of someone on that ship is a person that every One Piece fan knows. Zoro is 21 years old after the time skip, so the few decades mentioned by Oda could very well be the time around his birth. A widely diffused theory is that the mysterious person on the ship was Zoro's mother, and that she gave birth to him in East Blue, which is the swordsman's officially confirmed birthplace.
The Legendary Shimotsuki Ryuma22623An UNDEFEATED Swordsman who DEFEAT Pirates, World Government and a Dragon . To Defend his Country The Legendary Shimotsuki Ryuma https://t.co/1HUhbWoDRv Ushimaru Shimotsuki was a direct descendant of Ryuma. He was a powerful master swordsman and the last daimyo of the Ringo region in Wano. After Oden’s death, Ushimaru, along with the other daimyo, stood up against Orochi, but suffered defeat at Kaido's hands. A popular theory assumes that Ushimaru was Zoro’s father and that he sent his wife and son away before the imminent danger. The person who had been guarding the port was Yasuie Shimotsuki (another member of the clan which Zoro would meet many years later, during the current time of Wano Arc). So it is very feasible that he could have helped some escapees sneak on a ship to leave Wano. This theory ties to a possible explanation of Kuina's death. Assuming that Orochi knew that the former daimyo Ushimaru had a child who could potentially come back for revenge, it would make sense for him to send people after the kid. Zoro wasn’t using the Shimotsuki name, but Kuina was. Being her a child around his age, that could have led to a case of mistaken identity. Afterall, Kuina's death from falling off the stairs has always seemed kind of suspicious. Mayhem ? CR: One Piece CW: Gintama@HkonMkIs it just me or does this guy look a lot like Zoro??1526Is it just me or does this guy look a lot like Zoro?? https://t.co/LiU06C1LPu Some One Piece fans who are believers of the aforementioned theory speculate that Koushirou knew about what truly happened but created a story to cover it, to avoid Zoro getting to know everything and receiving a massive responsibility at such a young age. During the Wano Arc, Zoro met Yasuie and spent some time together with him, developing a bond. The latter most likely knew Ushimaru and had to notice the similarity between him and Zoro. Despite acting like a cheerful jester for years, in reality, Yasuie believed that the Red Scabbards would eventually come back. He did everything he could to help them, until the very end. In an attempt to save the plotted revolution, Yasuie ended up sacrificing his life, leaving Zoro enraged and revengeful for the loss of his newfound friend. Yasuie's last act showed great loyalty. During the One Piece series, Zoro, acting as Luffy's right-hand man, has shown incredible loyalty and devotion to him numerous times. So it is possible that loyalty is a distinctive feature of the Shimotsuki Clan descendants.
Demand for Zoro s backstory grows as One Piece nears its end
By Marimo John Frajs Modified 05 Sep 2022 Follow Us 2 Comments Share With the One Piece series entering his endgame, fans are eager to learn more about Zoro's backstory (Image via Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, One Piece) One Piece, the record-breaking manga serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump since 1997, is nearing its end within the next few years. This was recently revealed by the manga's author Eiichiro Oda. One Piece fans also just witnessed the last curtain on the Wano Arc, which marks a milestone for the endgame of the series. One of the most widely criticized aspects of the Wano Arc was the lack of focus on the backstory of Roronoa Zoro, a key character in the series. Zoro's background received a consistent build-up, which unfortunately wasn't fulfilled further, leaving fans disappointed. With One Piece entering its final phase, fans are eager to learn more about the background of the so-called "Pirate Hunter".Key highlights of the article
What Zoro did in the Wano ArcKozaburo Shimotsuki's travel from Wano to the East Blue The parallels between Zoro and Ryuma Further ties that connect Zoro to WanoOne Piece fans can t wait to know more about Zoro s backstory
Fan-favorite Roronoa Zoro s adventure in Wano Spoilers ahead
In the Wano Arc, Zoro showcased incredible strength, but fans were disappointed when he was left with unfulfilled plot points (Image via Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, One Piece) Roronoa Zoro is the second strongest individual in the Strawhat Pirates and is Luffy's right-hand man. The two share a connection that resembles the one between Pirate King Roger and Dark King Rayleigh. Zoro's sincere devotion to Luffy and the incredible determination in his battle to accomplish his aim of becoming the World's Strongest Swordsman easily make him a fan-favorite. In the first part of the Wano Arc, Zoro reunited with Luffy, and the two wreaked havoc. Later, he faced Hawkins, Killer and Apoo - some of his fellow Supernovas - and overhwelmed them all one after another. Eventually, he met Hiyori, Oden's daughter, who gifted him Enma, one of his father's swords. Aiming for the incoming battle with Kaido, Zoro started training his Haki with the sword. During the Onigashima Raid, Zoro proved his might against the Emperors, fighting them at Luffy's side. Not only was he able to block Big Mom and Kaido's combined attack, he also inflicted the latter with a wound that left him with a scar. He later unleashed his kingly attitude, unlocking the all-powerful Advanced Conqueror Haki, which increased his strength to the point where he could outclass King, Kaido's right-hand man. Clover_Zoro@clover_zoroNow that Wano is FINALLY over Zoro has been the MVP of Wano imo.477Now that Wano is FINALLY over Zoro has been the MVP of Wano imo. https://t.co/EezeRnjFaM After this incredible streak, One Piece fans expected even more to come for Zoro. Disappointingly enough, their expectations were betrayed, as Zoro's spotlight was suddenly dropped. For this reason, despite an overall amazing focus with many great moments, he seemed to leave Wano with a lot of unfinished business. Zoro didn't greet Hiyori in a proper manner. Nor did he fight Kaido in a second round. Both things received a heavy build-up, but weren't exploited when the moment came. Zoro didn't even visit Ryuma's grave, despite openly declaring his intent to do so. Moreover, his connection with Wano and his ties with the Shimotsuki clan weren't explained. This left One Piece fans disappointed with Zoro's path in the Wano Arc. He proved himself to be a very powerful fighter, with an amazing overall performance on the battlefield, but many fans were unsatisfied by the lack of the needed focus on his roots and his development as a character. Follow along the thread to enjoy a detailed sum of what we know about Zoro's background up to the present day.Zoro s ties with the Shimotsuki Clan
Zoro training his Haki with Enma, Kozaburo Shimotsuki's magnum opus (Image via Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, One Piece) During his childhood, Zoro lived and trained in Shimotsuki Village. In the One Piece Volume 96 SBS (a special feature where Oda directly answers fans), there was a question about the possible connection between the place where Zoro grew and Yasuie, Ryuma, Ushimaru and Kozaburo. Both that village and those individuals share the Shimotsuki name. Oda's response to the question disclosed many details. It all started with Kozaburo Shimotsuki, the man who forged the sword Enma and bestowed it on Oden, the Kozuki Clan heir. Then, 55 years before the current story, Kozaburo illegally departed from Wano together with a few other samurai and arrived at a certain place in the East Blue. After saving the locals from mountain bandits, they decided to settle there. The group of Wano fugitives taught the villagers how to use swords. The place was later renamed Shimotsuki Village. Kozaburo's son, Koushiro, will later become Zoro's first master and the father of Kuina, Zoro's childhood rival and friend. This means that Kozaburo Shimotsuki is Kuina's grandfather. ワノ国 で@NoxDRazWell, this wasn't much of surprise, we already knew someone travelled out of Wano Kuni decades ago.And when Tenguyama mentioned that the creator of Wado Ichimonji and Enma was the same person, Shimotsuki Kozaburo, it was almost confirmed that he was the one who left Wano.243Well, this wasn't much of surprise, we already knew someone travelled out of Wano Kuni decades ago.And when Tenguyama mentioned that the creator of Wado Ichimonji and Enma was the same person, Shimotsuki Kozaburo, it was almost confirmed that he was the one who left Wano. https://t.co/RNg6Mx7f3K When he was a child, Zoro used to meet Kozaburo. After seeing Zoro's determination to best Kuina, Kozaburo kindly gifted him two swords that he crafted himself. The old man also shared with the boy some of his wisdom about the nature of swords, while deeming Enma to be his greatest creation. Zoro learned that Kozaburo was Kuina's grandfather when the old man died. However, Zoro was able to realize the swordsmith's true identity only many years later, during the battle on Onigashima. While having trouble wielding the Enma, he was finally able to remember the old man from Wano. Zoro's relationship with Kozaburo Shimotsuki and the latter's blood ties with Koushirou and Kuina make a connection between the green haired swordsman and the Shimotsuki Clan really feasible. Moreover, Kozaburo created not only Enma but also Wado Ichimonji, the sword which passed down from Kuina to Zoro, symbolizing the Pirate Hunter's promise to his deceased friend. However, Oda didn't want to reveal any further information. maddie マディ@othatsraspberryomg shimotsuki kozaburo looks just like wado ichimonji’s human form,,,, #onepiece103367558omg shimotsuki kozaburo looks just like wado ichimonji’s human form,,,, #onepiece1033 https://t.co/lBsn9cpoDi In another SBS, a fan noticed the similarity between a carpenter who had appeared in Windmill Village (Luffy’s birthplace) and Franky’s boss during the latter's undercover time in Wano. Like Windmill Village, the Shimotsuki Village is also part of the Goa Kingdom due to Dragons visiting it after saving Sabo, which means they are not too far away. When the fan asked for an explanation, Oda at first answered jokingly, but then revealed that they were two different people with the same last name because of a blood tie. He then said that a ship from Wano reached the East Blue a few decades ago, and added that one of the descendants of someone on that ship is a person that every One Piece fan knows. Zoro is 21 years old after the time skip, so the few decades mentioned by Oda could very well be the time around his birth. A widely diffused theory is that the mysterious person on the ship was Zoro's mother, and that she gave birth to him in East Blue, which is the swordsman's officially confirmed birthplace.
Zoro s connecton with Ryuma Ushimaru and Yasuie Shimotsuki
Ryuma, Yasuie and Ushimaru, all Shimotsuki clan members who Zoro seems to share a special link with (Image via Toei Animation, One Piece) Before One Piece, Oda drew a one-shot titled Monsters, which is considered canon. It has Ryuma, the legendary Wano samurai hailed as the "Sword God", as its main character. In that piece, Ryuma looked like Zoro, only with black hair instead of green. Not only do they share a striking resemblance in their facial structure, and have the same scar over their left eye, both of them also harbor the ambition to be the strongest. Hundreds of years after Ryuma's death, his corpse was zombified by Gecko Moria and animated by Brook’s shadow. Zoro met the zombie and defeated him after a heated battle. Impressed by his strength, Ryuma offered him his sword Shusui. After using it for many battles, Zoro returned Shusui to Wano. While observing Zoro's battle against King, Hyogoro, an old samurai native of Wano, stated that both his looks and fighting style strongly reminded him of Ushimaru Shimotsuki. Hyogoro and Kawamatsu from the Red Scabbards even commented on how Zoro returning the Shisui to Wano must’ve been fate and likened Zoro to Ryuma. Kaizoku-Gari 閻王 @TheKaizokuGariAn UNDEFEATED Swordsman who DEFEAT Pirates, World Government and a Dragon . To Defend his CountryThe Legendary Shimotsuki Ryuma22623An UNDEFEATED Swordsman who DEFEAT Pirates, World Government and a Dragon . To Defend his Country The Legendary Shimotsuki Ryuma https://t.co/1HUhbWoDRv Ushimaru Shimotsuki was a direct descendant of Ryuma. He was a powerful master swordsman and the last daimyo of the Ringo region in Wano. After Oden’s death, Ushimaru, along with the other daimyo, stood up against Orochi, but suffered defeat at Kaido's hands. A popular theory assumes that Ushimaru was Zoro’s father and that he sent his wife and son away before the imminent danger. The person who had been guarding the port was Yasuie Shimotsuki (another member of the clan which Zoro would meet many years later, during the current time of Wano Arc). So it is very feasible that he could have helped some escapees sneak on a ship to leave Wano. This theory ties to a possible explanation of Kuina's death. Assuming that Orochi knew that the former daimyo Ushimaru had a child who could potentially come back for revenge, it would make sense for him to send people after the kid. Zoro wasn’t using the Shimotsuki name, but Kuina was. Being her a child around his age, that could have led to a case of mistaken identity. Afterall, Kuina's death from falling off the stairs has always seemed kind of suspicious. Mayhem ? CR: One Piece CW: Gintama@HkonMkIs it just me or does this guy look a lot like Zoro??1526Is it just me or does this guy look a lot like Zoro?? https://t.co/LiU06C1LPu Some One Piece fans who are believers of the aforementioned theory speculate that Koushirou knew about what truly happened but created a story to cover it, to avoid Zoro getting to know everything and receiving a massive responsibility at such a young age. During the Wano Arc, Zoro met Yasuie and spent some time together with him, developing a bond. The latter most likely knew Ushimaru and had to notice the similarity between him and Zoro. Despite acting like a cheerful jester for years, in reality, Yasuie believed that the Red Scabbards would eventually come back. He did everything he could to help them, until the very end. In an attempt to save the plotted revolution, Yasuie ended up sacrificing his life, leaving Zoro enraged and revengeful for the loss of his newfound friend. Yasuie's last act showed great loyalty. During the One Piece series, Zoro, acting as Luffy's right-hand man, has shown incredible loyalty and devotion to him numerous times. So it is possible that loyalty is a distinctive feature of the Shimotsuki Clan descendants.