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The path to becoming the strongest swordsman in theOne Pieceworld is not easy, but still, Roronoa Zoro constantly follows it without facing a single defeat. Since the time skip, the Straw Hat Pirates’ swordsman has managed to beat every opponent he has faced, which proves that he has grown incredibly strong and will soon reach the level of Dracule Mihawk.
However, his growth over the years also proves how serious he is about his dream and the promise that he made to his childhood friend, Kuina. While she is not present to witness Zoro achieving his dream, there is a possibility that Eiichiro Oda will somehow bring her or her essence back to theOne Piecestory, which is hinted at by her uncanny death and her weird connection with Tashigi.
ManyOne Piecefans believe that Tashigi is Kuina and she will reveal her true identity by the end of the series. But Oda might not make things so easy, and he definitely has a plan that would introduce the twist thatOne Piecefans have been waiting for.
Tashigi’s connection with Kuina
Tashigi and Kuina might be two different characters inOne Piece, but they share a number of connections with each other that have forced fans to think otherwise. From their facial resemblance to their love for swordsmanship, the two characters have a lot in common, but the biggest parallel between them is Roronoa Zoro, who is the only one to know both of them.
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Zoro and Kuina go way back, as they used to train in the same dojo and shared the dream of becoming the strongest swordsman in the world. However, as soonas they agreed on the dream, Kuina succumbed to death, which broke Zoro in a way that made him decide to make his dream his first priority. He has faced the strongest enemies and has almost died multiple times.
In the case of Tashigi, while Zoro has not met her a lot, the two are literal enemies, considering the fact that Tashigi is in the Navy and Zoro is a pirate inOne Piece.Zoro even defeated her once, and since then, Tashigi has held a bit of respect for Zoro. However, her real aim is to defeat him and collect the Wado Ichimonji from him, which is Kuina’s sword.
Eiichiro Oda has a reason behind making them look like twins
The physical resemblance and the parallels between Tashigi and Kuina haveforced fans to speculatethat the two might be one single character. The absence of Kuina from theOne Piecestoryline and Tashigi’s love for Wado Ichimonji fuel this bizarre theory, but it’s possible thatEiichiro Odahas other plans.
Oda’s reason for creating the resemblance between Tashigi and Kuina might be connected to Kuina’s dream of becoming the strongest swordswoman inOne Piece.
When Kuina was introduced inOne Piece,she was forced to believe that women can never earn the title by her father. Thus, there is a chance that through Tashigi, Oda might prove her wrong.
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If Tashigi manages to become the strongest swordswoman in the world, it will break Kuina’s wrongful beliefs and will make up for a great message inOne Piece.It will also serve as a callback to Zoro and Kuina’s last conversation, which will be perfect to bring an end to Zoro’s character in the series.
One Pieceis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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