Among the most iconic swordsmen of anime, Zoro’s name also falls in this category. The reason for this inclusion is the thrilling moments involving Zoro throughout the entire One Piece storyline. He was the first person to join Luffy marking the establishment of Straw Hats crew, and since then, Straw Hats has been growing and becoming powerful through the thousand-plus episodes released so far. Zoro’s accomplishments have guided him towards the path reaching his dream and gaining massive admiration.
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Zoro is a major character of One Piece. He had a tragic past which he never wants to experience again. Despite the harsh circumstances he’s been through, he remains dedicated to his goal and loyal to his friends. He has a strong sense of duty which had led him on the path of becoming the most strongest swordsmen. And it is expected that Zoro might be replacing the strongest swordsmen of One Piece world.
The Bounty Bearing Pirates
One Piece Episode #934
Killer, the first person to join Kid Pirates and a victim of Kaido’s imprisonment. Zoro had a confrontation with Killer in the first act of Wano Country Arc. Killer usually wears a mask, therefore, Zoro was unable to recognize him at first but on experiencing scythe attack from Killer on his shoulder, Zoro realized that it was him and decided to bring him on his knees in an unforgettable way.
The battle turned out to be tougher than both pirates expected, which was no surprise given that both had bounties worth hundreds of millions of berries.
Although, Killer didn’t had his usual weapons during the fight but he still managed to harm and throw severe attacks on Zoro, especially the Oni Giri attack which was a powerful attack with a scythe which pierced through Killer’s shoulder leading to an intentional end to the fight.
Gum-Gum 300 Caliber Cannon attack
One Piece Episode #257
Enies Lobby Arc is one of the most anticipated and loved arc of One Piece as it reveals the tragic past of Robina and provides a lot of heartfelt, emotional, and overwhelming moments along with the display of strong bonding and loyalty within the Straw Hats.
However, a thrilling tidal wave almost stopped the train carrying Luffy’s crew. The Franky Family allies tried to lend a helping hand and fired canon balls to split the wave but their explosive weapons were of no use before the power of Luffy and Zoro’s combined attack.
The situation started getting more thrilling and intense, as the sea train started tilting, while Luffy casually asked Zoro to follow him and also discussed what should they name their upcoming joint attack. The wave was nearly about to take over them when Luffy and Zoro unleashed their Gum-Gum 300 Caliber Cannon attack, blasting a massive tunnel-shaped hole through the wave, creating a path straight to the government facility where Robin was held.
Zoro Against Snow Logia Devil Fruit
One Piece Episode #617
The slicing through steel and stones is a great ability but it’s useless against the Logia Devil Fruit users because of their ability to transform themselves into non-solid elements. Characters like Crocodile and Captain Smoker remain unaffected by basic physical attacks. However, Zoro didn’t let that stop him from breaking Monet’s will to fight with one of the most intimidating moments in One Piece during the Punk Hazard arc. Haki Powers is a game-changer in One Piece Worlds.
However, only a few of the Straw Hats have learned to use their Haki Powers. The best part about Haki Powers is that one who has awakened his Haki Power can fight against Logia Devil Fruit users. Monet’s Snow Logia allowed her to reform herself. But Zoro displayed the greatest showdown by cleaving her body in half that too without the help of Haki, leaving Monet terrified. Monet was certain that he could’ve easily killed her if he wanted to.
Mihawk’s Curiosity
One Piece Episode #24
Despite the extreme strength and courage Zoro had, still he faced a lot of injuries and damage, especially during his most crushing defeat. His confidence was shattered along with two of his katanas early in his journey as a Straw Hat pirate. Dracule Mihawk was the first Warlord of One Piece.
He was the one who highlighted the vastness of One Piece World and also made fandom as well as Luffy and Zoro realize how much further growth and enhancement they need to achieve to accomplish their dreams.
Zoro gained a lot of recognition in the East Blue Sea because of his dream to become the best swordsman, but it wasn’t enough to land even a single hit on Mihawk. Zoro’s confidence, determination, and courage sparked something in Mihawk and made him curious about where these young Straw Hat pirates would lead in life. His curiosity made him spare their lives, intrigued to see how much they would grow in the future.
Villains of Alabasta Arc
One Piece Episode #119
The villains of One Piece which are the toughest to deal with were introduced in Alabasta Arc. These are the villains which can never be defeated by any ordinary person, even with the best of luck. While Luffy was engaged in a fight with the leader of the criminal organization Baroque Works, Zoro had to deal with the second strongest member, Mr. 1 also known as Daz Bonez. Zoro’s Devil Fruit transformed him into a completely bladed human and as hard as steel.
Zoro’s raw strength and skill seemed to meet their match against an opponent who could turn any part of his body into sharp blades. However, in what is considered one of the first true displays of Haki in One Piece, Zoro managed to cut through Daz Bonez’s formidable Devil Fruit powers. Despite being drenched in blood and not fully understanding the Haki ability he had awakened, Zoro emerged victorious in one of Alabasta’s most memorable battles.
A Fan Favorite Moment
One Piece Episode #376
After the most epic battle in Thriller Bark against, Zombie Giant Oars and the Shadow-using Warlord of the Sea Moria, Straw Hats were severely weakened and lost everything they had. The situation became more intense with the entry of a stronger Warlord Kuma, who arrived to take Luffy’s head.
However, yet exhausted, this was something Zoro wouldn’t let happen. At the time, their confrontation was intense, but its true significance became clearer later on when One Piece revealed Kuma’s backstory and his place in the larger timeline.
The end of Zoro’s confrontation with Kuma is an iconic fan-favorite moment. However, it often overshadows the epic battle fought by the young swordsmen against the toughest-to-defeat villain. Zoro contributed successfully to defeating the Moria’s strongest zombies, which emphasizes the fact that he survived Kuma’s power, that too when he was weakened.
Zoro showed he would take on any burden, no matter how painful, to protect his friends, even if it meant sacrificing his well-being, as seen in his willingness to take on Luffy’s pain. It’s a testament to his unyielding loyalty and strength.
The Admiral’s Meteor
One Piece Stampede Movie
Most of One Piece’s releases often range from delightfully absurd to iconically epic moments. In this action-packed film, many characters from Luffy’s past make appearances, including some of the strongest swordsmen who couldn’t resist having clashes with Zoro. However, one of the most intense moments comes when Zoro confronts the blind Marine Admiral Fujitora, who brings much more than just swordsmanship to the battle.
During the fight, the blind Admiral Fujitora used his gravity-manipulating powers to summon a massive meteor capable of destroying the entire island, providing another chance for Zoro to test his ability to cut things.
Taking advantage of this chance, Zoro sliced the meteor into two giant pieces saving the island from severe grades of destruction including the killing of many pirates. However, the two pieces were giant enough to cause destruction but Mihawk entered in time and obliterated the remaining pieces of the rock that Zoro couldn’t finish cutting.
Zoro’s Blades Against King
One Piece Episode #1162
The Wano Arc has been highly anticipated because of its unexpected revelations and intense battles, especially during the Onigashima Raid incident. Even after receiving severe injuries from Big Mom’s and Kaido’s attacks, Zoro continued to impress fans in this samurai-heavy arc. After accepting a risky serum with painful side effects, Zoro and other Straw Hats reentered the fight, facing the strongest supporter of Kaido, King.
When King’s backstory was revealed, it turned out that he was one of the last remaining Lunarians, who were known for their great strength, capability of creating fire, and near-invincible durability. King possessed all of these abilities but there’s more to it which was revealed when King spawned a massive, Dragon-sized threat for Zoro making it one of the most thrilling episodes of the One Piece series.
Though the fight brought Zoro closer to death than ever before, he eventually discovered a small window of vulnerability in King’s defenses, marking one of Zoro’s flashiest victories yet.
The Mountain-Sized Foe
One Piece Episode #719
Zoro is a person who loves to test his abilities to cut anything. During Dressrosa Arc, this ability reached an intense point when he faced off against a mountain-sized antagonist. At that time, Zoro, with determination and a smile on his face did whatever he wanted to. Pica was a Rock Fruit user who was able to transform himself into gigantic rock-based structures.
Although Doflamingo’s pirates were all silly yet threateningly powerful, they all were dwarfed by Pica.
This ability of Pica is a testament to him being a threat to many characters stuck on Dressrosa. Despite his towering size, squeaky voice, hiding, shape transformations, and throwing mountain-sized punches, Every power of Pica turned out to be negligible before Zoro’s strength, especially with his Three Thousand Worlds sword technique that halved Pica’s most dangerous attack.
Onigashima Raid
One Piece Episode #1025
Several of Zoro’s most classic One Piece moments show his immense strength combined with profound narrative style. A more grand moment in the series is yet to come when Zoro will be handling the most dangerous joint attack of two Pirate Emperors, Kaido and Big Mom alone.
This will be the most powerful attack of them yet seen. Had he failed, two of the most promising members of the Worst Generation could have been crushed by the overwhelming might of the past generation, whose rule had long overstayed its welcome. Kaido and Big Mom have great authority in their domains and are feared by all because of the dangerous power they possess which requires brilliant tactics and Luffy’s broken Devil Fruit abilities to challenge.
By the combination of the cruel Pirate Emperor’s Haki, they unleashed the devastating Ocean Sovereignty attack, having the power to melt the ground and split the sky. Despite being weakened, Zoro managed to tank the blast and reflect it into the clouds with his energy. This technique left Zoro broken and tired but surpassed all the past accomplishments he had achieved.
Conclusion
Roronoa Zoro’s journey is a testament to his unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of strength. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful swordsmen in the world, Zoro’s epic moments have captivated fans worldwide.
His battles against dangerously powerful opponents, his unchangeable loyalty to his captain, and his relentless dedication to his dream to become the world’s greatest swordsman have solidified his place as an iconic figure in the world of One Piece.
As the series continues, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter of Zoro’s legendary saga, eagerly awaiting the day when he finally claims the title of the world’s strongest swordsman. His battles have been a show-stopper in different arcs as he confronts the undefeatable enemies with courage and boldness, making even his enemies curious of how successful he will be in future.
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