Zoro is an Eternal Log Pose to The One Piece. Change My Mind.
Ok, this gag theory has been out for a HOT minute, but after rewatching this series for the umpteenth time,
I am CONVINCED it's true and here's my proof:
1. The concept of living compasses already exist in one piece, one of which is The South Bird from Jaya.
Who gets paired up w this bird for nearly a third of an arc? The ever lost marimo, himself, Zoro.
Repeatedly and hilariously, he still continues to end up next to the Merry, rip, which is exactly why this isn't exactly looked at as anything other than a gag, just Oda showing how hopelessly directionless this man is. However, isn't it weird that he's not only THE ONLY one that gets paired up with this geographically honed-in bird, but with whom only says "Jū", which in japanese means "Free"? What is the One Piece if not a symbol of ultimate freedom? Hmmmmm, SOUNDS LIKE FORESHADOWING TO ME.
2. He gets lost in a specific way.
Yes, many ppl end up going in circles and ultimately ending up in the same spot over and over again, so isn't it safe to assume it's the same w Zoro? Well, there is another directionless member of The Strawhat Crew, Luffy.
This is, of course, what leads Nami to be the very next member to join, it being obvious they wouldn't get in spitting distance of anywhere without her. However, unlike Zoro, if you tell Luffy how to get there (with explicit instruction) he can make it on his own. Meanwhile, Zoro....
gets lost....
going towards just basic places...
right in front of him:
a ship...
a flight of stairs...
A door.
A FUCKING. DOOR.
Again, it could just be a normal gag, BUT WE DON'T DO NORMAL GAGS IN ONE PIECE.
3. He has the sword, Wadou Ichimonji.
Most have attributed his directionless to one of Zoro's swords, either his cursed blade, Sandai Kitestsu, or the treasured katana he inherited from Kuina because of its meaning,
"The Straight Path To Harmony"
I think this is pretty on the nose, as it's highly speculated that once the One Piece is found, the World will be united and at peace. Plus, the sword is known for its white hilt and saya or sheath, which we know is the color Luffy turns into with his sun god look, the man fated to find the One Piece. However, I don't think the blade is actually pulling Zoro in that direction, but that the sword is meant for Zoro and just fits him. We know swords choose their owner thanks to Sandai's history. Anyone can use a sword but it may not stay in their hands. A phenomenon that has occurred with Zoro's third katana constantly being replaced. I believe just how Sandai chose Zoro and doesn't curse him like their previous owners, Wadou chose Zoro.
Who better to hold the "Straight Path To Harmony" than a man who seems to always take the straightest, shortest, and most immediate path toward the fated piece that will bring harmony?
This is also the same reason that Zoro wouldn't be able to navigate them to One Piece just on his own and why they would still need Nami to navigate them.
He'd take the straightest route.
Through, fog, whirlpools, rocks, over islands, ships, walls, people, anything in the way, he'd cut (pun intended) straight through to get there which I don't think Sunny has the equipment for. Plus, there are plenty of places they gotta stop off at before they get there. However, there will most likely be a time that, together, Nami as the navigator and Zoro as the compass, they will be able to navigate to Raftel/Laugh Tale and ultimately the One Piece....
.....Also his hair is green. Just saying. 🤷🏽
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