Tuesday, January 8, 2013

One Piece: Roronoa Zoro's Swords Information

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Roronoa Zoro
Up to now, Roronoa Zoro has used four of the powerful katana of One Piece Universe. They are
  1. Wadō Ichimonji (formerly belonged to Kuina)
  2. Sandai Kitetsu (formerly belonged to Ippon-Matsu)
  3. Yubashiri (formerly belonged to Ippon-Matsu) *destroyed
  4. Shuusui (formerly belonged to Ryuma)
1. Wadō Ichimonji
Japanese Name: 和道一文字
Literal Meaning: Straight Road of the Harmony
Price: B 20,000,000
Owner(s): Kuina → Roronoa Zoro
Grade: O Wazamono
First Appearance: Chapter 5; Episode 2

The Wado Ichimonji is a sword of great personal importance to Roronoa Zoro, and it was once Kuina's and her family's sword. It is also one of the 21 O Wazamono grade swords. Upon Kuina's death, Zoro asked for it from her father.

It is described as "magnificent" by Tashigi when it catches her eye in Loguetown. Seeing that, Zorro offered her the sword as she reminded him of his childhood rival Kuina. But she refused it saying it is too valuable for her to take it. [Zorro might handover the sword to Tashigi someday >> my thinking] Currently, Tashigi of the Marines is hunting Zoro for this very blade as she cannot understand why such a beautiful blade is in the hands of a pirate.

As one of the twenty one finest katana in the world, Wado Ichimonji is a powerful blade when used by a competent swordsman. It is also quite durable, as shown when Dracule Mihawk's Yoru shattered two of Zoro's swords, this is the only one which was left unharmed.

When used by Zoro, this sword is usually placed in his mouth for his Santoryu. When using his Ittoryu [single sword style], Zoro usually uses this sword for it. Its toughness is further demonstrated by the fact that Zoro used it against Mr. 1, cutting through his steel body.

2. Sandai Kitetsu
Japanese Name: 鬼徹
Literal Meaning: Third Generation Demon-Splitter
Price: B 1,000,000
Owner(s): Kitetsu → Ippon Matsu →Roronoa Zoro
Grade: Wazamono
First Appearance: Chapter 97; Episode 49(mentioned)

The Sandai Kitetsu is one of the Wazamono grade swords, a "Sharp Sword". Like all of its predecessor Kitetsu swords, this one is said to be cursed.

Zoro picked the sword from a barrel of cheap katanas in a shop at Loguetown after sensing its quality; Tashigi later identifies the sword. When the owner first saw it, he wasn't going to allow Zoro to buy it, telling him of the curse. Zoro liked the concept and decided to test his luck against the curse. He threw it into the air and held out his arm, willing to let it cut him. Zoro's luck won and the blade circled neatly around his arm.  The shop owner gave Zoro both Sandai Kitetsu and Yubashiri for his skill and luck.

Like all of the swords crafted by Kitetsu [a swordsmith who crafted the Kitetsu sword series], this one is said to be cursed, and will supposedly bring a horrible death to all of its owners.

Zoro has commented that the sword appears to have a mind of its own, mentioning that it seemed bloodthirsty, making it a "problem child". It can also be noted that Zoro can "feel" this sword's presence without even seeing it. After acquiring it, Zoro uses this sword as one of his three for his Santoryu.

3. Yubashiri
Japanese Name: 雪走
Literal Meaning: Snow Run
Owner(s): Ippon-Matsu → Roronoa Zoro
Grade: Ryo Wazamono
First Appearance: Chapter 97; Episode 49

The Yubashiri is one of the fifty Ryo Wazamono grade swords. Roronoa Zoro obtained this sword for free from a sword shop owner. The sword was a family heirloom and the best sword in the shop, in Loguetown. Ippon-Matsu gave it to Zoro after he saw the skill and courage that Zoro showed in testing the curse of Sandai Kitetsu.

Zoro obtained it in Loguetown for free but it was destroyed via rusting by Shu in the battle against the Marines's captains and commanders on the Bridge of Hesitation at Enies Lobby. The sword is last seen when Zoro leaves it at the burial site of the Rumbar Pirates on Thriller Bark, and was replaced by Shusui, which Zoro took from Ryuma after defeating him.

4. Shuusui
Japanese Name: 秋水
Literal Meaning: Clear Autumn Water
Owner(s): Ryuma → Roronoa Zoro
Grade: O Wazamono
Weapon type: Long sword, Black Sword
First Appearance: Chapter 448; Episode 342

The Shusui is one of the 21 O Wazamono grade swords. It was once wielded by the samurai Ryuma, who appeared as a zombie on Thriller Bark, who had been given the shadow of Brook. After his defeat, Ryuma bequeathed the sword to Roronoa Zoro, and said he was satisfied with Zoro as the sword's master. The sword then replaced Zoro's Yubashiri which was destroyed at Enies Lobby.

Shusui is designed to tremendously increase the damage potential and destructive power of the user. Zoro commented that Shusui's greatest attribute is its hardness, saying that even if a dinosaur were to step on it, the blade would not bend a millimeter. While it is capable of dealing heavy blows and is extremely hard, Shusui has a few major problems of its own. Just as Sandai Kitetsu turned out to be a "problem child", Zoro describes Shusui as having a "temper" that makes it harder to wield.
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