About Roronoa Zoro
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shishi_sonsonFor anyone not terribly familiar with One Piece or Zoro in particular, here are a few canon examples of him: his behavior, his beliefs, his strength, etc. Don't be surprised, though, if these videos get taken down - pesky copyright laws and all that. Don't worry, though, because these are all short and to the point.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzfOhrICftY&feature=related
The title of the video is appropriate: "Curse vs. Luck" - Zoro is in the market for some new swords, and stumbles upon one that seems to be an unbelievably good deal. The drawback is that even though the sword is one of very high caliber, it's a 'Kitetsu', a part of a cursed family of swords. Zoro seems to like how it feels, though, so he tests himself.
Some might say that this is ego - overconfidence in himself, that he believes he's too strong to really get hurt, or that his luck will simply overcome anything. I disagree, though; Zoro appears to completely understand the consequences of being wrong and accepts them immediately. Instead, he relies on the concept of fate: either he is worthy to accomplish his goals by merit of his hard work and dedication, or he will simply be struck down when the time is right. Zoro is uncompromising and willing to take risks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6YWikAsteI
"Zoro's Lost"; Zoro...well...gets lost. A lot. All the time. People like to say that he traded his sense of direction for luck at birth. He might be serious most of the time, but he's not a completely serious character - he'll get lost, then get annoyed and blame everyone else for giving him bad directions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6e97sw-yAU
"300 Pound Cannon"; Zoro and his captain share the spotlight in this one. By using sheer muscle alone, the two blow straight through a tidal wave in the middle of the ocean. The best part about it, though, is that they debate over what to call their attack first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOIWBJSaYqs&feature=related
"Zoro's first Rashomon"; if you ever happen to hear Zoro start speaking about something odd like this, be careful: he's about to do something serious. Zoro's techniques often quote passages from Buddhist and Hindu writings and scripture, but primarily rely on Japanese history and culture. Here, Zoro uses a quick-draw style to cut through several cars of a train at once, and does so cleanly, cleaving them all straight in half without a single splinter out of place.
*video removed*
"Luffy vs Usopp Aftermath"; a disagreement among the crew breaks out, and the captain must assert his role by fighting a duel with one his mates. However, nearly everyone is quick to forgive the loser once the fight is over, as they are all good friends - everyone except Zoro.
"When Luffy and Usopp started arguing in the first place...I didn't care about whose emotions were stronger...or who was correct...but a duel between men was fought and the conclusion was set in stone."
Zoro demands that the outcome of the fight be respected; the loser cannot simply be accepted back, not after questioning their captain and going against the group. Instead, he must admit his mistake and ask for forgiveness - otherwise, respect for their captain will break down if he goes back on his word, Zoro claims, and their crew will fall apart. The captain agrees, and the crew leaves the defeated behind. Thankfully, the lost member returns and does admit his mistake, and Zoro is only too happy to have him back. This shows, however, that Zoro's views on matters of honor are not something to be taken lightly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzfOhrICftY&feature=related
The title of the video is appropriate: "Curse vs. Luck" - Zoro is in the market for some new swords, and stumbles upon one that seems to be an unbelievably good deal. The drawback is that even though the sword is one of very high caliber, it's a 'Kitetsu', a part of a cursed family of swords. Zoro seems to like how it feels, though, so he tests himself.
Some might say that this is ego - overconfidence in himself, that he believes he's too strong to really get hurt, or that his luck will simply overcome anything. I disagree, though; Zoro appears to completely understand the consequences of being wrong and accepts them immediately. Instead, he relies on the concept of fate: either he is worthy to accomplish his goals by merit of his hard work and dedication, or he will simply be struck down when the time is right. Zoro is uncompromising and willing to take risks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6YWikAsteI
"Zoro's Lost"; Zoro...well...gets lost. A lot. All the time. People like to say that he traded his sense of direction for luck at birth. He might be serious most of the time, but he's not a completely serious character - he'll get lost, then get annoyed and blame everyone else for giving him bad directions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6e97sw-yAU
"300 Pound Cannon"; Zoro and his captain share the spotlight in this one. By using sheer muscle alone, the two blow straight through a tidal wave in the middle of the ocean. The best part about it, though, is that they debate over what to call their attack first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOIWBJSaYqs&feature=related
"Zoro's first Rashomon"; if you ever happen to hear Zoro start speaking about something odd like this, be careful: he's about to do something serious. Zoro's techniques often quote passages from Buddhist and Hindu writings and scripture, but primarily rely on Japanese history and culture. Here, Zoro uses a quick-draw style to cut through several cars of a train at once, and does so cleanly, cleaving them all straight in half without a single splinter out of place.
*video removed*
"Luffy vs Usopp Aftermath"; a disagreement among the crew breaks out, and the captain must assert his role by fighting a duel with one his mates. However, nearly everyone is quick to forgive the loser once the fight is over, as they are all good friends - everyone except Zoro.
"When Luffy and Usopp started arguing in the first place...I didn't care about whose emotions were stronger...or who was correct...but a duel between men was fought and the conclusion was set in stone."
Zoro demands that the outcome of the fight be respected; the loser cannot simply be accepted back, not after questioning their captain and going against the group. Instead, he must admit his mistake and ask for forgiveness - otherwise, respect for their captain will break down if he goes back on his word, Zoro claims, and their crew will fall apart. The captain agrees, and the crew leaves the defeated behind. Thankfully, the lost member returns and does admit his mistake, and Zoro is only too happy to have him back. This shows, however, that Zoro's views on matters of honor are not something to be taken lightly.
