Zoro and Brook: The Gorosei’s Greatest Threats in One Piece? An Iconic Alabasta Scene Suggests So.

According to a new theory, Roronoa Zoro and Brook may play crucial roles in confronting the Gorosei in One Piece. This is due to a specific technique that can be learned by swordsmen, as demonstrated by Zoro’s battle against Mr. 1 during the Alabasta arc. As the only two swordsmen in the Straw Hats crew, Zoro and Brook have the potential to achieve this state and harm an enemy’s soul, which could be crucial in defeating the Gorosei, who appear to be non-human.

Moreover, this could tie into the teachings that Zoro absorbed from his mentor long before the start of One Piece, and may also provide Brook with significant significance in the forthcoming clashes. The notion of possessing the ability to “cut nothing”, as spoken by Zoro’s teacher, could potentially be influenced by certain Hindu beliefs, which author Eiichiro Oda often draws inspiration from for his manga series.

This article includes spoilers for the series, so be warned.

A new theory on the role of Zoro and Brook in defeating the Gorosei in One Piece

This theory centers on Zoro’s battle with Mr. 1 during the Alabasta arc and his attainment of the state his master described as being able to “cut nothing”, signifying a level of clarity beyond the ordinary. Some supporters of this theory speculate that it may have been influenced by the concept of “Vedanta”in Hinduism, which explores the idea of transcending the physical realm.

In the given series, it is implied that a swordsman has the potential to achieve a level of mastery where they can sever a person’s soul and surpass the boundaries of their combat techniques. The theory also highlights the parallel between Zoro’s battle against Monet in the Punk Hazard arc, where the Straw Hats’ swordsman effectively “sliced”through his opponent’s blade through sheer intimidation.

Given that Zoro and Brook are the two swordsmen of the crew, they have the potential to tap into their abilities more frequently and play a crucial role in damaging the Gorosei through their astral forms.

While it may seem a bit unrealistic, this intriguing concept has yet to be fully explored in the series.

The characters of Brook and Zoro throughout the series

Zoro and Brook in the anime (Image via Toei Animation).

Despite some great moments, it cannot be denied that Zoro and Brook have played vastly different roles throughout One Piece. However, the New World arc has not been particularly kind to either of them.

Despite being a fan favorite, Brook’s significance in the story has been limited to a single scene against Big Mom in the Whole Cake arc, which is disappointing considering hundreds of chapters have passed without any major moments for him.

Zoro’s situation is quite intricate as he has been a prominent character since the beginning of the series and has participated in numerous battles to exhibit his skills. However, since the time skip, his development has been lacking due to limited opportunities. His demeanor has become overly stoic, which has not been beneficial for his character. Many fans were anticipating the Wano arc to delve deeper into his backstory and heritage, as his ancestors were from there. Unfortunately, this aspect was not explored as much as expected.

Final Thoughts

According to this recent One Piece theory, it is possible for swordsmen such as Brook and Zoro to attain a higher level of skill that would allow them to strike an enemy’s soul. This could potentially be a unique method for them to confront the Gorosei Elders.