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One of the most interesting relationships inOne Piece’sStraw Hat Crew has always been the rivalry shared between Sanji and Zoro. Although many of the other Straw Hats live in relative harmony, Sanji and Zoro seem to be the only duo in the crew that doesn’t actively get along. Between constant bickering, fighting to see who’s stronger, and an endless stream of insults that they both lob at each other, Sanji and Zoro, at least at first glance, seem to hate one another inOne Piece.
However, even with the duo’s hate for one another being so obvious, this may not be exactly what Zoro and Sanji feel on the inside. There have been many times in the series that prove that, despite their outward hate for one another and conflicting personalities,theOne PieceStraw Hat duocares more for each other than most fans expect. While there are only a few moments in the series that show the two getting along, this is enough to prove that Zoro and Sanji are closer to being conflicting brothers rather than hate-filled rivals.
Sanji And Zoro Fight Constantly In One Piece
They Are Always There To Support One Another
ThroughoutOne Piece, Zoro and Sanji have been constantly butting heads. Ever since their conflict of interest in regardingNami during Arlong Park, and their hunting contest on Little Garden, Zoro and Sanji have consistently been at each other’s throats since the beginning of the series. Since then, Zoro’s quiet and serious personality has always conflicted with Sanji’s romantic-focused antics, leading to the duo bickering in almost every scene they are in.
Hey Moss Head, are you worried about me? - Sanji
At the same time, there are plenty of scenes in the series that show Sanji and Zoro getting along. DuringOne Piece’sThriller Bark Arc, after Zoro absorbs Luffy’s pain, Sanji rushes to Zoro’s aid when the swordsman is covered in blood. During this part, Sanji seems to be genuinely worried and feels relieved when he finds Zoro still standing. At the same time, duringOne Piece’sZou Arc, Zoro expresses worry about Sanji and the situation that he is facing with Big Mom during the Whole Cake Island Arc.
The Fights Between Zoro And Sanji Aren’t Serious
Their Fights Are Closer To The Banter Of Brothers Than Actual Fighting
From here, it’s fairly obvious to see the true nature ofSanji’s and Zoro’s dynamic inOne Piece. While the duo does often fight, these fights are largely unserious and often played for comedic value. It’s easy to tell that these fights aren’t meant to be intense battles versus rivals, but instead aggressive, yet friendly, bouts between close allies. While to many this may seem like an outward expression of hate, to strong warriors ofOne Piece, constant fighting shows a high level of respect for each other’s strength, even if their personalities aren’t entirely compatible.
In reality, asthe author ofOne Piece, Oda, has stated, Zoro and Sanji are more like brothers, rather than intense enemies that some members of their respective fanbases view them as. Overall, while they fight and bicker, at the end of the day, either of the Straw Hat wings would easily sacrifice themselves to protect the other. With the end ofOne Piecefast approaching as well, it seems highly unlikely that the audience will ever see a real fight between Sanji and Zoro as well.
Zoro And Sanji Fans In One Piece Create A Rift Between The Characters
The Constant Comparisons Of The Duo Makes Them Feel More At Odds
However, at the same time, it seems that many members of the respective Zoro and Sanji,two powerfulOne Piececharacters, communities feel more intensely about the opposite character than the actual characters do themselves. With many members of theOne Piececommunity constantly power scaling the duo, it can warp the perception of how the duo feels about one another. Since many members of the community fight about which one is stronger, Sanji and Zoro, it makes the rivalry feel more intense overall.
Phew, you scared me! - Sanji expressing relief that Zoro was okay on Thriller Bark
In the end, while they may fight at times, Zoro and Sanji aretwo incredibly strong allies inOne Piece. The duo never really fights too intensely and are always there to protect one another, as well as the rest of their crew. Despite their conflicting personalities, it seems that, on the inside, Zoro and Sanji respect each other inOne Piecemuch more than fans expect.
