The Straw Hat Pirates are one big family who always look out for each other. The crew was formed in the East Blue Saga, and, together, they have overcome many impediments. Luffy and Zoro were the first members of the crew, and they played a crucial role in keeping the entire group together.
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As the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, there's a lot that Luffy can do on his own, but wherever he stumbles, his right-hand man, Zoro, has his back.
As they have been together for such a long time, Luffy and Zoro share a special bond. There are many things about their relationship that fans love. With that in mind, here are the most unique aspects of their relationship.
This post contains spoilers for One Piece.
6 Luffy and Zoro Parallel Roger And Rayleigh
Both Duos Changed The World Forever
Luffy and Zoro's relationship is similar to Roger and Rayleigh's. The late Pirate King and Rayleigh were extremely close and had an unbreakable bond. Rayleigh was the first person that Roger recruited, and, over the years, they became inseparable.
Luffy and Zoro have a similar story, which is why fans know that the two will reach similar levels in the future. Seeing the Straw Hat duo develop into a legendary duo is something that every One Piece fan is eagerly waiting for.
5 Zoro and Luffy Can Joke Around
Luffy and Zoro Are Known Jesters
Luffy and Zoro are close friends, and they respect each other. But that doesn't mean they don't make fun of each other. Luffy has mocked Zoro for his poor sense of direction multiple times. Similarly, Zoro has made fun of Luffy for making reckless decisions. Despite the banter, Luffy and Zoro deeply respect each other.
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They know that in a dire situation, they will cover each other's backs. This particular aspect of their relationship stands out a lot, as not many characters can do both. Most individuals in a pirate crew live in fear of their captain and would never poke fun at them. So, Luffy being so open and friendly with Zoro proves that they're more than just crewmates.
4 Zoro Is Extremely Loyal To Luffy
Zoro Nearly Lost His Life To Save Luffy
All the Straw Hats are loyal to Luffy, and they will gladly give up their own lives for the sake of their captain, and Zoro is no exception. The swordsman was impressed with Luffy's strength in Shells Town, and it proved to be the deciding factor for Zoro to join the crew. Since his childhood, Zoro has dreamed of becoming the strongest swordsman in the world.
Of course, he knows that it can only be accomplished by beating the current holder of the title. However, Zoro has shown that he would willingly give up his dreams for Luffy's sake. After being sent to Kuriagana Island, Zoro begged Mihawk to train him. Considering Zoro and Mihawk are rivals, it must have taken a great deal of patience from the former to bow before the Strongest Swordsman in the World.
3 Luffy and Zoro Both Have Massive Ambitions
The Straw Hat Duo Wants To Achieve Greatness
Each Straw Hat has their own set of goals that they want to achieve by the end of their journey. Luffy's and Zoro's goals are more difficult to realize than the rest. Luffy wants to become the Pirate King, while Zoro wants to claim the title of the Strongest Swordsman in the world. There are hundreds of pirates who have the same goal as Luffy, so he has to beat the competition and reach Laugh Tale before them. He knows that the goal requires a lot of hard work, which is why he's always improving.
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Meanwhile, Zoro's dream of becoming the strongest swordsman in the world is tied to him beating Dracule Mihawk. Zoro faced Mihawk in East Blue, where the latter absolutely humiliated him. After being humbled by Mihawk, Zoro promised Luffy that he would not lose again until he became the best swordsman. The swordsman will need to keep growing if he wants to maintain his impressive record.
2 Luffy And Zoro Have A Great Deal Of Mutual Respect
They Admire Each Other A Lot
Luffy recruited Zoro because he knew that the latter was destined for greatness. Luffy realized that the person before him would be an invaluable ally, which is why he was so persistent. With time, the respect between the two has only increased. As previously stated, Luffy and Zoro have massive ambitions, which is why they hold each other in such high regard. They also trust each other to get the job done.
1 Both Are Blunt In Their Approach
They Talk Without Thinking Twice
Luffy and Zoro are both very blunt. They do not sugarcoat things; instead they tell things as they are. Luffy is known for yelling out his thoughts, no matter where he is. For instance, Luffy gave away his identity to Smoker when he received a call while in Punk Hazard.
Zoro is outspoken, and he does not care about the words that come out of his mouth. A good example is how he persuaded Luffy from chasing Usopp after the latter disrespected him. Zoro did not hate Usopp, but he knew that the sniper had disrespected their captain. If Luffy went after Usopp, the other crew members would think less of him, which would have caused a rift down the line.
One Piece
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- October 20, 1999
- Network
- Fuji TV
Cast
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Mayumi TanakaMonkey D. Luffy (voice) -
Kazuya NakaiRoronoa Zoro (voice)
