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Death inOne Piecehas always held a deep significance. Eiichiro Oda very carefully approaches character mortality which adds depth and emotional weight to his narrative. His narrative made each loss a crucial moment inOne Piece.It raised intense discussion among fans regarding the unexpected reaction of Roronoa Zoro to a significant character’s death in the Egghead arc.
A stream of sorrow struck the Straw Hat crew after the death of Dr Vegapunk who was considered an important character in the Egghead arc. At the same time, Zoro’s response to Luffy’s grief has caught the attention of the readers. His uncharacteristic behavior has led to many speculations that there may be more to Zoro’s words. It might possibly be his inner emotional turmoil.
A Reaction From Zoro That Shocked the One Piece Fans
Roronoa Zoro‘s heartless reaction seems to occur after the death of Dr Vegapunk. In that significant moment, Zoro appears to dismiss Luffy’s grief, suggesting that the captain should ‘get over it.’ Fans argued that his response and behaviorwere not out of character. It was a manifestation of his longstanding difficulty in showing complex emotions.
one thing I’ll say is we know how much death means in OP, we know how careful Oda is with killing characters when death is very impactful to him. Zoro essentially saying Luffy should ‘get over it’ is def not what Oda wants us to agree with, there’s 100% turmoil going on with Zoro
yes Zoro can help Luffy with captain stuff, but caring about ppl and their lives is NOT a flaw in Luffy. Even if Zoro didn’t feel a connection to VP, the crew did, Zoro’s not that cruel to tell everyone to get over a DEATH. OP doesn’t take death lightly and neither does Zoro
I agree! Zoro’s line from this chapter reminded me of this one from Shanks. Even Shanks, a Yonko, admits that it’s okay to feel bad, even cry, both in defeat and when you lose someone.pic.twitter.com/YSLn6b3Nxx
It’s one of the foils between Sanji and Zoro that I appreciate the most. Look at how Sanji processed Pedro’s death vs Zoro processing VP’s “death”.Sanji felt his feelings, his regrets, processed them, and allowed himself to use the loss as a way to keep moving on.
Some interpret Zoro’s actions as an attempt to shape Luffy into a better captain, others see it as a sign of his internal turmoil. The narrative of Zoro trying to make Luffy a stronger leader is not new. In the whole series, he has often pushed Luffy to be more serious and decisive in crucial moments.
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One fan pointed out that “This isn’t about Zoro ‘shaping Luffy up’ to be a captain, he feels shitty for what happened and processed it poorly. Like he tends to do!“
Even Jinbe who was a former captain was taken aback because of Zoro’s words. The reaction of Jinbe put weight on the interpretation that his behavior was not simply about fulfilling his role as vice-captain.
Eiichiro Oda’s Pattern of Zoro’s Emotional Repression
There are several similar behaviors in Zoro’s past that draw parallels to this incident. His past reaction to Tashigi, who reminds his childhood friend Kunia, and his response when Sanji left are clear examples of this. In all these incidents, Zoro has inner turmoil. He couldn’t express his feelings in a proper way.
Zoro definitely cares.We’ve seen him push his worry onto Luffy during the fight with Usopp, telling Luffy to be serious. We see it again in PH when Zoro tells Luffy to get serious. Sanji even says “he is still hard on himself.” He needs Luffy to provide firm stability as captain!
Finally someone said it lol. Zoro almost always resorts to trying to either ignore or minimize an unfortunate situation. He did the same thing when Sanji was gone from Zou. Acting like he didn’t care, when he clearly did, perhaps more than everyone else.
The pattern of emotional repression has always been a part of Zoro’s character arc since the beginning of the narrative. One fan put it as, “He’s been doing this forever and he’s boiling over.”
The narrative structure makes sense when consideringEiichiro Oda‘s taste for creating emotionally complex characters. Zoro’s inability to express his emotions aligns with his backstories and previous character development. It also provides an opportunity for growth and depth to the dynamics within the Straw Hat crew.
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Fans are anticipating how this potential conflict between Luffy and Zoro will develop in the later arcs. Or will it lead to strengthening their bonds within the crew?One Pieceis not just about grand battles and adventures, it’s also about the emotional journeys.
One Pieceis currently available to watch on Crunchyroll and read the manga on Viz.
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Holding a Master’s degree in English, Akihito is a dedicated Content Writer at FandomWire. He has a keen focus on the ongoing anime series, classic series and new releases. With his passion for anime and writing skills, Akihito keeps fans informed and entertained through his work.
