Zoro is one of the most significant characters in One Piece. He is the swordsman of the Straw Hats and the first person to accompany Luffy on his quest to become the Pirate King. Since the start of the quest, he has been preparing to become the strongest swordsman in the world and to help his captain become the King of the Pirates.
As the crew’s second-strongest member after Luffy, Zoro is frequently involved in some of the most amazing clashes, and with each clash, he grows closer to his goal of dethroning Mihawk as the World’s Strongest Swordsman. One of the most intriguing mysteries surrounding Zoro’s character is his left eye, which he lost at some point during the time skip.
As Zoro is one of the most important character in One Piece, his left eye could be hiding many potential secrets and fans have developed many theories about it. One such theory states that Zoro has hidden a massive surge of energy in his left eye, and when the time comes, he will unleash it, thus bringing out the demonic form Asura.
What Happened to Zoro’s Left Eye?
When the time skip for One Piece occurred, Bartholomew Kuma sent Zoro to Kuraigana Island. He had to fight the humandrills and eventually submit to none other than Mihawk himself. Following the Marineford incident, Zoro sought guidance from Mihawk to improve his strength and better protect his commander.
In addition to learning how to use Haki, Zoro also became incredibly proficient in all of his sword styles. Unfortunately, Zoro eventually suffered damage to his left eye. Fans were taken aback to discover that Zoro had a large scar running over his left eye when he returned to the Sabaody Archipelago following the two-year time skip.
Although Zoro’s left eye has remained closed ever since, it is still unclear exactly what happened in that scenario. Since then, fans have developed multiple theories about his left eye and what would happen if he eventually opens it. While the scar indicates an injury, seeing the foreshadowing Eiichiro Oda has done in the past, it is plausible that there is a meaning behind his lost eye.
One Piece Theory Claims Zoro Opening His Left Eye Will Unleash Asura
According to one theory posted on ForMyAnime, Zoro closed or wounded his eye in order to train his other senses and skills, including hearing, smell, intuition, observation haki, and armament haki. This allowed him to strengthen his sense of touch and comprehension of his environment and foes, as well as improve his swordsmanship and might.
Additionally, he is able to exert more control over his inner demon or spirit, which takes the form of Asura, a three-headed, six-armed creature that he can call forth under specific circumstances. Zoro’s Asura represents the pinnacle of his swordplay abilities. Producing six more swords for him to employ in battle, enables him to raise his attack power by three times.
Therefore, if Zoro opens his left eye in the future, it will provide him with an extra sense, which would not only enhance his strength, perception, and other powers, it will also give him a stronger demonic version of Asura that has never been seen before in One Piece.
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