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One Piecehas just teased a big potential development for Zoro, and it could finally fix his disappointing Wano Arc. GivenZoro’s hinted connection to Ryuma, many hoped that the Wano Arc would be Zoro’s big arc, much like Whole Cake Island was for Sanji, but were inevitably let down. However,One Piece’s latest vivre cards tease that there may still be hope for Zoro to get the dedicated arc he deserves.
Despite seemingly using Conqueror’s Haki against King at Onigashima, the latestOne Piecevivre cards as posted on X by@pewpiece, have been quite vague about whether Zoro truly has Conqueror’s Haki or not. This has led many fans to assume that perhaps the haki Zoro was using was Enma’s or rather that of the blade’s previous user, Kozuki Oden.
However, a much more probable explanation may be thatZoro has simply just begun to unlock his latent Conqueror’s Hakiand is yet to master consciously channeling it. This implies that Zoro may still have a big final power-up ahead along with an arc that at least somewhat focuses onZoro’s character to make up for Wano.
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Zoro Has Visibly Used Conqueror’s Haki Many Times in Wano After Getting Enma
Despite Zoro having clearly used Conqueror’s Haki on multiple occasions throughout the Wano Arc, the updated vivre cards included in Volume #109 ofOne Piecehave been inexplicably vague on the matter. As the black sparks pointed out in the vivre card indicate,Zoro has quite visibly used Conqueror’s Haki, and his use of it has also been acknowledged by others. The first instance of this was back in chapter #1010 when Zoro attacked Kaido with hisAsura: Blades Drawn Dead Man’s Game technique. Kaido then noted that the attack had also been infused with Conqueror’s Haki, though Zoro was completely oblivious to the fact.
Later, during the battle against King in chapter #1033, Zoro again uses Conqueror’s Haki to knock out the other enemies in the vicinity. It is here that King also notes Zoro’s use of Conqueror’s Haki, asking Zoro whether he intends to be a king. The rest of the battle from here on out, especially chapter #1035, seesZoro use all three of his swordsimbued with Conqueror’s Haki, which until now looked like something he was consciously doing.
However, it may be thatEnma, which is said to draw out its user’s Armament Haki, is also doing so with Zoro’s Conqueror’s Haki,unbeknownst to his knowledge. Save for an anime-exclusive scene in episode #984, Zoro does not use Conqueror’s Haki in the series until he gets Enma. If so, Zoro may still be oblivious to the fact that the ability he is using is in fact Conqueror’s Haki.
Having said that, it does make sense for Zoro to unlock the latent power through Enma as many of the strongest characters inOne Piecelike Roger, Whitebeard, and Kaido, have notably channeled their Conqueror’s Haki through their weapons. If so,One Piece’s vivre cards may onlyacknowledge Zoro’s Conqueror’s Haki once he has done so himselfand has actively learned to use it.
One Piece’s Final Saga May Have Time To Give Zoro Attention
WithOne Pieceofficially in its Final Saga of the story, there are certainly very few chances to explore Zoro’s abilities. That said, the Egghead Arc has proved such an arc may be a necessity.Saint V. Nusjuro has finally been confirmed to possess a supreme-grade swordand appears to be one of the most powerful sword wielders inOne Piece, establishing him as one of Zoro’s final opponents in the series. However, as things stand, it is doubtful whether Zoro can go against Saint Nusjuro as he is at present unless he masters consciously using Conqueror’s Haki to match the powerful haki of the Five Elders.
Mastering Conqueror’s Haki may also give Zoro the edge against Mihawk, who, so far, hasn’t displayed the ability to use Conqueror’s Haki. Zoro’s dream of becoming the greatest swordsman hinges on defeating both Mihawk and Saint Nusjuro, and he definitely needs to get much stronger to do so, just as Luffy still needs to find a way to defeat the Five Elders.
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Anarc dedicated to Zoro’s charactermay finally give him the focus he hasn’t had since the East Blue Saga while also providing a chance to explore Zoro’s parentage and origins, which were only revealed in the SBS section ofOne Pieceand are yet to find a way into the series. While fans have collectively agreed there may not be many more arcs left,One Piecehas always had a knack for the unexpected, and the Final Saga may just find a way to squeeze in an extra arc or two before the final stretch ofthe race to Laugh Tale.
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One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
