#rip yubashiri

[squidling2005]

nobody understands how much i love yubashiri, not even me sometimes. it's my favorite sword in all of one piece, and it's never talked about

i know that moment in loguetown was focused on kitetsu because it was an important moment for zoro and really showed how much he believes in fate and luck, but that scene reminds me that yubashiri has so much weight to it, i think.

yubashiri was a family heirloom, and when zoro leaves the shop, tashigi asks the shopkeeper why he gave away such an important treasure, and he says "what's wrong with a man entrusting another man with his dreams?"

whether zoro knows it or not, yubashiri holds a promise and a dream similar to wado, but not as heavy or personal. we don't know what the shopkeepers dream was, but he knew he wouldn't be able to reach it and instead gave it to zoro in the form of yubashiri.

i know this isn't that important in the long run, and we don't really know anything about the shopkeeper, but zoro has this theme with promises and carrying the weight of others dreams with him. he strives to be the best and will do anything to reach the top, but he'll also do the same for people he loves and respects.

even if he doesn't know or care what yubashiri means to the shopkeeper, yubashiris history seems to fit well with zoro, and i think that's what's important. it continues this theme of dreams and promises and trust, things that are vital for zoros character. they compliment each other

and then it died in two seconds because of some random guy that we've never heard of and we'll never see again 😭😭😭

i'm really happy zoro laid it to rest in thriller bark, but the way yubashiri died made it feel unimportant and tossed aside and i'm really upset about it

[neonglaceon-main]

AHHHHH!!!!!!! Thank you for writing burning man!!! It's really helped me process some feelings about my own transness, and it's helped push me to finally start my T journey <3

Also I love love love the fact you made Zoro able to connect to his swords like that!!!!

:') this is......... so sweet and touching to me. im rly rly glad my work was able to help you in that way. thank you sm for reading!!!! and HUGE congrats on the T!!!!!

zoros swords are so funny to me..... and i love personifying things..... i would love to get my thoughts out about enma if i ever have the chance

[pure-garbage]

Intense Practice! Unconditional Trust And The Sword Catch Technique

Chapter Warnings: Violence

With the benefit of hindsight, Lana felt silly that she'd spent so much time too shy to admit her feelings to Zoro. Her concerns that the crew's dynamics might shift for worse were laid to rest in the weeks that followed their first, chaste little kiss behind Nami's grove. With the exception of some moping on Sanji's part, the teasing was the worst of the fallout after everyone caught onto what was going on between Lana and Zoro.

Zoro's now explicit trust in Lana, however, had its drawbacks.

"Zoro, are you... are you sure about this?"

"Absolutely. Do it."

"Really?"

"Yep. Let's go."

Zoro cracked his knuckles, relaxed his posture and closed his eyes.

"Now, Lana, do it," he prompted.

"Um..."

Lana faced him down, palms sweating around Yubashiri's hilt.

"Okay..."

"She raised the sword, but couldn't quite overcome her hesitation.

"Can't you at least open your eyes?" she whined. "Or we could try it with a stick first or something... I know! I can borrow Nami's staff!"

"Her staff isn't sharp though," Zoro pointed out, confused.

"That's the point!"

"But there's no point in catching something that's not sharp," Zoro said, patience wearing thin. "Now swing! Come on!"

"Zoro! I'm definitely gonna slice you in half!" Lana protested.

"You said you would help me practice," he reminded her.

"I had no idea this was what you had in mind!" she snapped back.

"So what, you're gonna back out on me now? That's fine, I'll get Luff's help instead."

'Luffy won't hold back at all,' Lana lamented privately. 'He'll slice Zoro in half and maybe the Merry too!'

"I'm doing it!" Lana grumbled, steeling her nerves and bending into her stance, Yubashiri poised above her head. "Ready?"

"If I'm ready, you're too late. Just strike already!"

"Fine! Is this what you want?!"

Lana swung, but Zoro didn't budge. Yubashiri hit the deck in front of him with a sad clunk.

"You missed. Aim better," Zoro scolded her. "I trained you better than that. That was so pathetic, it was like you were trying to miss me."

"I'm pathetic?! Says the suicidal maniac begging me to cut his face off!"

"I'm not suicidal, but my boredom might drive me to it if you don't get a move on, slowpoke!"

Lana's eye twitched. Zoro's nonchalant disregard for her concern over his safety was starting to get to her.

"I'm working up to it! You don't have to be a jerk!"

"I'm falling asleep here waiting for you to work up to it," Zoro yawned, crossing his arms over his chest. "If you don't have it in you, just say so. I won't hold it against you if you wuss out."

"Grr!"

'Is he trying to get under my skin? To make me strike in anger?'

Lana took a deep breath. She lifted Yubashiri again, then brought it down swiftly on Zoro's head. He didn't open his eyes, just leaned forward, bringing his hands together in front of him in a mighty clap. Lana gasped, the vibration passing through the halted blade and ripping through her trembling arms.

She gawked at the sight as Zoro opened his eyes, Yubashiri's razor edge clasped harmlessly between his hands.

"You... you did it!" Lana gasped.

"Of course I did," he grinned. "Now, how about you see if you can catch me off guard? Oh, and swing harder this time."

Lana sighed, then smiled ruefully.

'He trusts me so much and I forgot to trust him in return.'

"Alright, Zoro. I'll try harder this time. I won't hold back, okay?"

"Perfect. Bring it on!"

Zoro released Yubashiri and stepped back, waiting.

The next day when Zoro appeared at breakfast, he drew stares from the rest of the crew.

"Damn, Zoro," Usopp remarked. "Where'd you get all the cuts?"

"What cuts? I don't have any cuts," Zoro lied grouchily.

"Psh, I guess sleeping with those swords finally caught up with you, eh moss-for-brains?" Sanji smirked.

"Nothing caught up with me, but something's about to catch you with you, you sorry-"

Zoro's comeback was cut short as Lana burst into the mess, flying at Zoro with a flurry of slashes and swipes. The air itself screamed under the duress of her vicious assault. Zoro dodged her attacks unarmed while breakfast dissolved into upheaval. Nami screamed, Usopp high-tailed it, Chopper begged them to stop, Luffy laughed and Sanji cackled.

"Guys, that looks fun! I wanna try too!" Luffy yelled. "Just gimme a minute to finish my bacon!"

"Ooh, what's this, a lover's spat?" Sanji exclaimed. "How scandalous!"

Robin alone remained unfazed, sitting calmly amidst the commotion, continuing her meal and flipping through her book with the help of a few extra hands.

"Sorry to disappoint you, Sanji, but they're just training," she corrected the cook. "They've been at it since yesterday."

Zoro ended the bout with a resounding clap. Yubashiri stopped a hair from his face, motionless between his palms. He was panting, but mustered a grin regardless as a drop of sweat rolled down his brow.

"That was good!" he announced. "You're picking this up fast! At this rate, I might actually be able to pull this move out against a serious opponent."

"Oh, I'm not serious enough for you?" Lana shot back. "Just wait til I get some grub in me! Sanji! What's for breakfast?"

"Yeah, what are we eating, cook?" Zoro demanded. "I'm starving over here!"

"It's all on the table, help yourselves," Sanji grumbled. "And keep the rough-housing out of the mess and away from the kitchen, you got that?"

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[tchotchkez]

rip yubashiri you were a real cool sword 😔

[hazeism]

Are you still doing the hc thing? If so, Zoro??

ANON LET’S KISS you’re the only one who sent me one of these. God bless you, come here, come here. mwahmwahwamhwamwahm. That aside, here we go:

Sexuality Headcanon: GAY . yeah. I could go for bi because I think it’s more of an incidental than a fundamental preference because he’s flippant about shit like that but like. functionally and in most respects? homo

Gender Headcanon: Trans man Zoro real and potent narrative. I like NB Zoro, too, but that’s just how I default.

A ship I have with said character: Cliche but like. I really like ZS. I just think they’re shmoulmates >_>

A BROTP I have with said character: Zoro & Nami for sure... the original MLM/WLW antagonism. Their relationship is really in that shitty, casual sibling territory a lot of times and it’s just so fun. w/Luffy too, it’s all about them First Mate Feelings, ourgh.

A NOTP I have with said character: People who ship Zoro and Perona are missing out on the true dynamic (awful siblings) and like. people who ship him with Robin. why would you do that to her.

A random headcanon: Non-existent taste in music. Every track is like (roulette wheel in his brain spins) yeah this one’s fine (roulette wheel spins again) this one sucks shit. I also like to see when people make him a liddle more Cultured y’know. Appeals to my dumb SE Asian ass.

General Opinion over said character: He makes me want to tear my hair out (in a good way? in a bad way? in a g--) but also like ❤️_❤️  i am honmosecksual. ALSO I like his swords a whole lot. I miss Yubashiri every single day of my life. RIP legend.

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