There are several fan theories surrounding Roronoa Zoro’s true ability. In One Piece Volume 105 SBS, Eiichiro Oda confirmed the Straw Hat swordsman is a descendant of the Shimotsuki clan. Even though his parents are yet to be revealed, he has had several meetings with strong people who belonged to Wano.
Even after much research, Oda has kept the swordsman’s true nature a mystery. He has been called a demon/monster on countless occasions. Even his latest blade and most potent move is named after the residence of demons, Hell. A notable scene in Zoro vs. King’s battle proves he might actually be the demon.
Roronoa Zoro True Abilities Are Yet To Be Revealed
Roronoa Zoro is the first mate of Monkey D. Luffy. The latter saved him from the grasp of Axe-Hand Morgan. While the two became best friends, each had their dreams to fulfill. There is one particular thing that has been recently bothering the One Piece fandom. Zoro has always been called a demon/monster.
Everyone thought it to be a praise to him for his unmatched strength and will. But Eiichiro Oda might be hiding a simple fact about ‘Marimo’ since day one. A short video surfaced online, showing a portion of Zoro vs. King’s battle. In that video, King, in his Pteranodon form, launched an attack on Zoro. The attack had seemingly hurt the swordsman, and his skeleton system was shown for a millisecond.
In those milliseconds, it can be pointed out that there are two horns attached to Roronoa Zoro’s skull. One of the fans commented, “He has been called Demon since the first episode.” Since then, the fans have begun to speculate he might be the demon that everyone calls him to be. After he gave back Shusui to the Wano Kingdom, Oden’s daughter, Kozuki Hiyori, gifted him one of her father’s swords in return.
Enma is one of the strongest blades to tame and will suck the user’s Haki if not handled correctly. Enma is the name of the ruler of Hell. So, there is another reference to his Demon self. Moreover, Roronoa Zoro’s strongest attack, King of Hell, also has a demonic significance. Eiichiro Oda might have used the concept of Lucifer from the Bible.
Roronoa Zoro Will Have A Big Role To Play In The Final War
The Final War in One Piece is just around the corner. Like his captain, Roronoa Zoro will also have a massive role to play in the war. Apart from facing one of the commanders of the Blackbeard Pirates, he might have a shot at a rematch with Dracule Mihawk. Fans have waited for years to see how Zoro vs. Mihawk would line up with both at their strongest.
His battle with King proved that he had significantly improved. The thing he lacks is a black blade made by himself. Eiichiro Oda might reveal his true nature during his fight with Mihawk. It is quite riveting to think that Marimo is a demon or can turn into a demon. With the Egghead Island arc at its climax, it might not be long until all the secrets are spilled by the mangaka.
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