ZOROBIN WATER SEVEN ARC 2 - ZORO MEETS ROBIN
(previous article: here)

This page shows how much Zoro cares about finding Robin: his phrase "find Robin" is written in bold, to indicate his will and determination. Also, even if he uses the plate of swords, he still does damage (Nami says so too). He's only focused on finding her, so he clearly tells the others to get out of the way. More than for Robin's betrayal, he acts as if he really fears he will never see her again, as Robin had said earlier to Chopper.

Zoro: There's no point going around the building! We must charge inside and find Robin! Chopper: But they are just carpenters! They are not enemies! Zoro: No problem...I'll hit them with the flat of my swords! GET OUT OF MY WAY! Nami: But you hurt them all the same!

When Zoro and Robin meet again, both exclaim "Rufy": in all the panels, only the two of them are addressed to the captain. Oda doesn't use panels for no reason: Rufy's appearance surprises both Zoro and Robin alike, even though they are now in opposite camps: an implied Zorobin situation.

In this conversation below, Zoro uses the word "friends" (nakama), so he still sees her as a friend, despite her betrayal, and angrily asks her why. But he's not angry about the betrayal: he's angry because he can't understand why she's acting like this. In fact, Iceburg himself notices it, telling Zoro that he must not try to understand her... Furthermore, Robin becomes hesitant only when Zoro addresses her (his face is obscured at that moment), while, before, at the request of Rufy and the others, she replied impassively, making the figure of a "dirty traitor". But, in front of Zoro, she hesitates, even if for a moment. This is significant…

Nico Robin: To achieve my goal ... I will sacrifice everything! Zoro: So...is that why you let people think that your friends were murderers, without hesitation? What would this "goal" of yours be? Nico Robin: I'm not obligated to tell you. Iceburg: Don't try to understand her! She is...

Even after everything that's happened, Zoro says: "Looks like Robin wants to side with the enemy." But he doesn't say: "She's become an enemy, let her go" or "Let's shoot her down." Then he still recognizes her as a friend/nakama. Indeed, he gives a confused Rufy the direction to move: in practice, stimulates the reaction of Rufy to resume Robin. It seems that Zoro does not want to accept the fact that Robin abandons the crew, so much so that, of all, he is the least confused. It's a sign that Zoro cares about Robin...

Zoro: Apparently, they want to kill us. It seems that Nico Robin wants to stay with them...Rufy, are you okay with Robin leaving the crew? Rufy: NOT AT ALL!!

When Robin says "We'll never meet again", Zoro (which is rare) loses concentration in the battle (Kaku notices right away). Only if he cares a lot about a person, a swordsman like Zoro can get distracted. So Robin, even though it seems like she cheated, is very important to him. And he's very insistent on taking her. When Zoro tells Rufy to take Robin, her face is covered by the cape and has a thoughtful look expressed by dots. This whole scene in Iceburg's room is a set of traces that show not only Robin's false betrayal, but also Zoro's feelings, which he himself may not even realize.

Rufy: Don't go, Robin!! I haven't finished talking to you yet!! Nico Robin: No. I'm done. We will never meet again.

Zoro: Luffy! Hurry up! Take Robin!

(Continues here)

HERE ARE ALL THE ZOROBIN LINKS

Edited by joe 7 - 27/10/2023, 17:02