According to a fan theory, Zoro will probably rule the three realms in the Elbaf Arc of One Piece because of his mastery of the nine-sword style.

SUMMARY

Roronoa Zoro is one of the strongest swordsman in the One Piece series.
Zoro’s power-up in the upcoming Elbaf Arc is tied to his nine sword style in the anime.
One Piece is yet to unpack the lore and origins in the upcoming Elbaf Arc.

Roronoa Zoro is one of the coolest characters in Eiichiro Oda’s series. From his swordsmanship to his sass, everything about him screams iconic. His combat prowess along with his mastery of Haki makes him one of the strongest characters in the series.

Furthermore, his skills put him on Yonko level, especially with his new sword style. With Elbaf Arc, Oda is set to give him a much-needed power-up that sounds more than promising.

Roronoa Zoro in a still from the series | Credit: Toei Animation

A crazy theory regarding the character has surfaced which posits his supremacy in the upcoming Elbaf Arc. His mastery of Haki along with the 9 sword style is tied to this power-up.

Furthermore, the Elbaf Arc will unpack the hidden lore and origins of several characters including Nika’s history and Joy Boy’s origins, a pivotal aspect in understanding their threat to the World Government.

Zoro’s power-up tied to his 9-sword style according to this theory

Roronoa Zoro is one of the strongest characters in Eiichiro Oda’s series who redefines badassery and his feats are nothing short of iconic. From his three-sword style to his wielding of cursed blades, he has defeated death multiple times.

But that is not all considering his mastery of one of the formidable blades in the series, Enma. The great blade proved to be formidable against the character’s fight with Kaido, giving him an upper hand in the battle.

The Nine Sword Style in the anime | Credit: Toei Animation

More often than not, his conquering of death is linked to his proclamation of being the King of Hell. This ties well with Enma’s symbolism of the Death God, Yama. We all know how Oda fuses mythology along with spirituality in his series.

In a similar vein, this crazy theory explains how the character will conquer the three realms of the Sun, Heaven, and Underworld. In his fight with King, his proclamation to be the Hell King was a foreshadowing in most aspects. That, however, doesn’t end there.

According to a theoryby writingpanini, he will conquer the three realms. As explained aptly by Tamir’s Verse, his Asura’s form resounds the demonic power.

With Elbaf Arc reflecting Norse Mythology’s nine realms, Zoro might outdo himself in terms of his sheer demonic power. This also applies to his wielding of Enma and his Haki.

Furthermore, this may prove lethal if he chooses to turn it into a black blade. Above all, the Elbaf Arc is yet to unpack the rich lore and origins of both Nika and Joyboy which will prove detrimental to the existence of World Government.

One Piece is set to unpack lore and origins in the Elbaf Arc

One Piece hasa treasure trove of potential and possibilities along with its rich lore. This is especially true with Nika and Joy Boy’s origins in the series. Throughout the series, Oda established the characters’ notoriety and their pivotal role in threatening the World Government.

The series, however, has yet to charter it to the full extent in terms of the characters’ capabilities to topple a tyrannical world order. So far, we know that JoyBoy’s presence could intimidate both Elders and the Imu. But there’s more to it considering his ties with Nika.

Loki in a still from the Elbaf Arc | Credit: Viz

Of late, the confusion regarding both Nika and Joyboy has been addressed. For the most part, fans deemed them to be the same person. And while the similitude makes sense, it isn’t the case. A glaring similarity remains in terms of their need to liberate people from oppression.

And while Luffy is JoyBoy, Oda isn’t one to shy away from dropping surprise bombs in the series. With Strawhats’ arrival on Elbaf, the mangaka unpacks mysteries behind the origins of the Sun God.

Along with Nika and Joyboy’s origins, the series has yet to explore the nine realms. And while the Sun, Heaven, and Underworld are three of those realms, the other six realms might play a bigger role in the final saga.