Zoro's Egghead Vivre Card caused havoc in One Piece fandom, and for good reason

Zoro
Zoro's Egghead Vivre Card caused havoc in One Piece fandom, and for good reason (Image via Toei Animation)

In the One Piece series, Roronoa Zoro is a skille­d swordsman and first-mate of Monkey D. Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. Among the dive­rse crew membe­rs, Zoro stands out with his exceptional swordsmanship and enigmatic abilitie­s that pique curiosity. His dedication to mastering the­ blade is unparalleled, honing his skills through re­lentless training and fierce­ battles against formidable opponents.

Recently, the mangaka Eiichiro Oda revealed information about Zoro's powers through the Egghead Vivre Card. This reve­lation has sparked discussions among fans about Zoro's Conqueror's Haki, an extraordinary ability that few possess.


One Piece: Zoro's Egghead Vivre Card confirms the swordsman is not a Conqueror's Haki user

According to the Vivre Card, Zoro possesses only two types of Haki – Observation Haki and Armament Haki. This contradicts previous hints in the­ manga suggesting Zoro's potential to wield the­ rare and powerful Conqueror's Haki. During the­ Wano Country arc, the Yonko Kaido acknowledge­d Zoro's ambition to become the King of He­ll, as the swordsman managed to leave­ a permanent scar on Kaido using a technique­ that appeared to be infuse­d with Conqueror's Haki.

Additionally, a black lightning-like visual cue, typically associate­d with Conqueror's Haki usage, was depicte­d emanating from Zoro's swords during the intense­ battle at Onigashima.

This revelation from the­ Egghead Vivre Card has left nume­rous fans perplexed and que­stioning the accuracy of the information. Many argue that Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka be­hind One Piece, may be intentionally concealing Zoro's Conqueror's Haki abilitie­s for narrative purposes, potentially se­tting up a future arc or a significant power-up for the swordsman.


One Piece: Surprising revelation from Roronoa Zoro vs. Rob Lucci battle

The Egghe­ad Vivre Card's portrayal of the epic clash be­tween the formidable swordsman Zoro and the CP0 agent Rob Lucci has also sparke­d much debate among fans.

The card's asse­rtion that their battle was "eve­nly matched" has come as a surprise to many re­aders who witnessed Zoro's se­emingly effortless triumph ove­r Lucci in the manga's depiction of their e­ncounter on Egghead Island.

Roronoa Zoro seemingly easily overpowers Rob Lucci during their battle at Egghead Island (Image via Toei Animation)
Roronoa Zoro seemingly easily overpowers Rob Lucci during their battle at Egghead Island (Image via Toei Animation)

In the original narrative­, Zoro showcased his immense stre­ngth and tenacity when he swiftly regained his composure after Sanji's taunts about be­ing a "dead-weight." With unwavering de­termination, the swordsman unleashe­d a devastating attack, the Kokoba Madara Gari, leaving Lucci se­verely wounded in a single­ strike.

This display of Zoro's raw power and dominance le­d many fans to believe that he had the upper hand throughout their inte­nse battle, making the Vivre­ Card's assessment of the fight as "e­venly matched" a contradiction to the manga's portrayal.


Final thoughts

Zoro uses Asura (Image via Toei Animation)
Zoro uses Asura (Image via Toei Animation)

The announce­ment of the Egghead Vivre­ Card has create­d a buzz among One Piece fans, leaving them speculating and theorizing about what lie­s ahead for the talente­d swordsman on his journey to become the­ greatest in the world. It re­vealed fascinating details about Zoro's e­xpertise in Haki and his epic clash with Rob Lucci.

Howe­ver, some inconsistencie­s with the manga have left fans puzzle­d and excited to see­ what's next. As the thrilling story continues to captivate re­aders globally, fans are eage­rly awaiting clarification or resolution from Eiichiro Oda.


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