From what we can tell from early images and spoilers, One Piece 1074 will once again bring together Luffy and his trusted sidekick Zoro. The crew’s camaraderie as brothers in arms is the strongest and most natural of any onboard the ship. Only Luffy and Zoro among the Strawhat Pirates have accomplished as much in terms of sheer strength, therefore together they are an unstoppable force. They have a bond that is very similar to that of Gol D. Roger and Silvers Rayleigh. Luffy and Zoro will have their hands full with the arrival of Admiral Kizaru and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, a member of the Five Elders. Luffy and Zoro have been shown as a team in One Piece for quite some time, even before the most recent chapter.
The original gathering took place at Shells Town
Luffy, looking for a great fighter to start his crew, sought to enlist Zoro despite the fact that he had a reputation as a terrifying bounty hunter. Zoro, however, rejected Luffy’s proposal.
Zoro made a pact with Marine Captain Axe-Hand Morgan to spare the life of a little girl named Rika. When Zoro found out that Morgan wouldn’t have kept his end of the bargain, he accepted Luffy’s offer. The fight between Morgan and Luffy and Zoro, which they handily won, was the first of the Strawhat Pirates’ adventures. Despite his alliance with Luffy, Zoro made it obvious that he would put an end to Luffy’s life if he ever got in the way of his ambitions. Soon, though, he developed true loyalty to him.
Mihawk and Shanks’s link
You can count on Shanks and Mihawk to be there whenever you need them. They’ve had a rivalry that has gone down in history, one that even Edward Newgate recognised as legendary. After Mihawk lost an arm fighting Shanks, he lost interest in continuing the fight. Luffy and Zoro have had Shanks and Mihawk as their main goals to achieve and surpass from the beginning of the series. When it comes to rivals, Zoro wants to win against Mihawk, whereas Luffy wants to win against Shanks. With One Piece now in its last act, the time for the decisive showdown between the Strawhat Pirates’ two most ambitious members and their two erstwhile enemies is rapidly approaching.
Luffy and Zoro’s tense Whiskey Peak brawl
Even Luffy’s supposed adversaries, Law and Kid, never came close to matching Luffy in battle. When the captain was accosted by some Strawhats, it seems that he either chose to ignore them or effortlessly dispatched them. Only Zoro could have a fair battle with Luffy.
The two engaged in a legitimate battle to determine who was the superior of the two. Luffy and Zoro both employed their most powerful weapons throughout the fight, the Gom Gom Bazooka and the Three Sword Style Onigiri, respectively. This issue drove home the point that Luffy and Zoro were about on par in terms of strength. Their anger at the Baroque Works agents who sought to intervene in the combat and were wiped out is a tribute to how hard they fought. Interestingly, Eiichiro Oda, creator of One Piece, decided to leave the fight’s conclusion up in the air on purpose.
By introducing Nami into the mix, he was able to divert Luffy and Zoro’s attention from their fight. When One Piece’s main heroes, Luffy and Zoro, finally encounter the series’s baddie Blackbeard’s emergence as a major antagonist in the story is a highlight for many fans. Jaya was the first place Blackbeard was seen. Only Luffy, Zoro, and Nami of all the Strawhats knew him. While in Jaya, Luffy and Zoro encountered a pirate known as Bellamy the Hyena who mocked their aspirations. They didn’t put up much of a fight since they didn’t think he was worth it, even after he and his gang beat the crap out of them. The trio then ran across a man who affirmed their earlier actions, saying, “people’s hopes will never cease.” Later investigation identified the individual as Blackbeard, a.k.a. Marshall D. Teach.
Zoro upheld Luffy’s authority as captain
Zoro, in his role as first mate, provides tactical advice and assistance to Luffy during fights. As shown in “Water Seven” and “Enies Lobby,” when the Strawhat Pirates had a vexing problem with Usopp. Luffy was given advice on how to lead the crew more responsibly by Zoro, who emphasised taking on the responsibilities of captain and issuing punishments as necessary. As for the other Strawhats, Zoro pushed them to treat Luffy with the same level of deference he had shown. Zoro acted this way to keep the ship’s company together. Zoro persuaded Luffy that he shouldn’t let Usopp back on board until he apologised, reasoning that otherwise, it would reflect poorly on Luffy’s leadership.
Fire the Gom Gom’s 300-pound cannon into the Aqua Laguna
If you’re looking for the most powerful members of the Strawhat Pirates, go no further than Luffy and Zoro. They have such a strong trust in one another that they are able to work together effectively. Luffy and Zoro both employed the Gom Gom 300-Pound Cannon, a typical technique for annihilating massive waves, to do so. This is a simultaneous execution of Luffy’s Gom Gom Cannon and Zoro’s 108 Pound Cannon. As such, the technique ought to be called 216 Pound Cannon, but Luffy thought it was too lengthy and difficult to say. Zoro accepted the new label for the assault with amused indifference.
Zoro put himself in danger in Thriller Bark to protect Luffy
Bartholomew Kuma showed up in Thriller Bark after Luffy’s fight with Gecko Moriah to steal his head. Zoro and Kuma engaged in a brief battle, after which Zoro gave the Warlord his life in exchange for Luffy’s. Kuma was so taken aback by his resolve that he agreed to take him up on his offer. Kuma utilised his Devil Fruit abilities to materialise a massive paw of energy, and Zoro volunteered to take on all of Luffy’s injuries and anguish at once. Zoro’s willingness to put his own life in danger to ensure Luffy’s safety was a testament to his bravery and loyalty. Kuma fled Thriller Bark without injuring Luffy, keeping his promise to Zoro. Zoro willingly forsook his own opportunity at glory as the King of Pirates in order to ensure that Luffy would have a chance to live and achieve his goal. Not even Bartholomew Kuma could begrudge such a bond.
The Worst Generation, of which Luffy and Zoro are members, is exposed
Rookie pirates who entered the New World with a bounty of more than 100 million Berries are now known as Supernovas. The majority of Supernovas may be traced back to the infamous Worst Generation of pirates. Blackbeard and a band of other Supernovas who arrived in the Sabaody Archipelago before the Paramount War are among the fabled Worst Generation. Only Luffy and Zoro are Eleven Supernovas from the Strawhat Pirates. Only five of these eleven super rookies—Luffy, Zoro, Law, Kid, and Killer—made the cut to face off against Kaido and Big Mom atop Onigashima. The five of them were presented as the group’s undisputed commanders and the most formidable fighters of their period.
For not taking the New World seriously, Zoro reprimanded Luffy. Zoro scolded Luffy during the Punk Hazard Arc for being careless against Caesar Clown, which led to Luffy’s loss to an easy foe. Zoro, unhappy that they had just recently arrived in the New World and were already having trouble, urged Luffy to keep his mind on the task at hand. In the end, Luffy took his advice and defeated Caesar with a grin on his face.
In Wano, Luffy and Zoro were reconciled.
When Zoro and Luffy went their own ways after forming the Samurai-Pirate-Mink Alliance. While Luffy went to Whole Cake Island to save Sanji, Zoro stayed in Wano with Kinemon and the others. They eventually found each other again in Wano. Luffy and Zoro’s overwhelming excitement upon reuniting is a tribute to their deep relationship. In an unprompted display of warmth, they instinctively welcomed and hugged one another.
They promptly began their destructive ways. Zoro first defeated fellow Supernova Basil Hawkins, who then bowed to Kaito’s authority. After that, Luffy and Zoro travelled to Bakura Town to cause even more havoc for Kaido’s minions there. After one of the Emperors was defeated, Luffy and Zoro would go on to defeat the other.
Only Luffy and Zoro risked their lives to battle the formidable Emperors, Kaido and Big Mom. Zoro and Luffy showed their superiority to the other Supernovas in that fight as well.
Zoro was able to withstand the combined might of the Emperors’ onslaught because of his superior defences. He rescued them all but was badly hurt in the process. Zoro engaged Kaido in direct combat to save his captain’s life after Luffy had been knocked down by the former’s earlier onslaught. In the subsequent fight, Zoro badly injured Kaido, leaving him with a deep scar and exhausting his last bit of strength. After pushing himself to his limits and developing his strength, Luffy eventually bested Kaido in a decisive combat.
As Supreme Kings, Luffy and Zoro let loose their aspirations
The Conqueror’s Haki is an innate power to dominate and intimidate others into submission. This is an innate talent, not something that can be taught. Those lucky enough to be born with it are the only ones who can access it. Those endowed with Conqueror’s Haki are endowed with a “kingly mindset,” as well as the strength and capacity to advance to the ranks of the strongest. Upgraded Conqueror’s Haki is even more amazing than the original kind. Few powerful people have the ability to cover themselves, their assaults, and their weapons with the Haki of their Conqueror. Because of this, they may inflict harm on others or protect themselves, behind a Haki shield, without ever making actual touch.
Users of this ability receive a tremendous boost that allows them to progress to higher levels of strength. Most of Conqueror’s Haki users weren’t strong enough to reach this better tier, despite being highly skilled warriors. Luffy and Zoro released the Haki of the Advanced Conqueror during the Wano Arc. Only the Strawhat crew, along with the entire new generation of pirates, including the Eleven Supernovas, were capable of pulling this out.
Concluding Remarks
The link between the two Strawhats at the top is unique. Zoro is Luffy’s devoted right-hand man and the only member of the crew who can hold his own physically. Zoro is always there for Luffy and will risk his own life to save him if necessary. Luffy responds to Zoro’s loyalty by placing absolute faith in his skills. Due to their shared cooperation, they are very much like brothers. Not unexpectedly, their interactions in the field are always well-received by the audience. Once again picking up the story after a week off, One Piece 1074 depicted Luffy and Zoro going their own ways from the rest of the gang. Luffy and Zoro stayed behind as the rest went in quest of Vegapunk. Now, they’re keeping an eye on Lucci and Kaku while they sleep it off. But it looks like Egghead, Luffy, and Zoro are going to have a major clash with Kizaru and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn on their tails.