One Piece: How Kuma’s Past Explains Zoro’s Thriller Bark Ordeal

For the most part, the Thriller Bark Arc in One Piece has elicited fairly mixed reactions due to its convoluted story arc, pacing, and limited narrative progression. However, despite this, there was a single moment in this arc which has left a lasting impact, as one of the most poignant demonstrations of loyalty and camaraderie in the series. Quite obviously, the moment in question involves Zoro taking on all of Luffy’s pain in the aftermath of the battle with the Warlord Bartholomew Kuma.