The term "ship" in anime terms is actually a shortened version of the word "relationship" and represents fan-based relationships between characters in the series. So, if you think two characters would be perfect as a couple, you "ship" them together. When it comes to One Piece ships, one of the most commonly discussed characters in this category is Roronoa Zoro, who is also one of the most popular characters in the series. In this article, we decided to explain if Roronoa Zoro had a love interest in the story and who she might end up with in the future.

Currently, Roronoa Zoro has no romantic interest. As a child, he was very close to Shimotsuki Kuina, but she died, and it is unknown whether he loved her or not. Later, he was sent with Nami, Nico Robin, Tashigi, and even Yamato, but officially, Zoro has no romantic interest at this point, and it is unknown if he will have one in the future.

The rest of this article will explore the potential relationships of Roronoa Zoro, one of the most popular characters in the series. We'll explore Roronoa Zoro's personality, as well as some of the most popular relationships involving him and the characters seen in One Piece. This article won't contain too many spoilers, but be careful how you approach it if you don't know the full story.

Who could Roronoa Zoro end up with?

In this section, we will discuss some of the most likely ships involving Roronoa Zoro:

Nico Robin

Zoro was the only one on the team who didn't trust Robin after the Alabasta Arc (he was the only member she couldn't truly bribe or "charm"). Later, he demonstrates a willingness to defend her when she is in danger. For example, he apprehended her when she was about to be killed by Enel and was the first to rush to her aid when Aokiji confronted her.

During the Water 7 arc, he remains wary of her trust after hearing her alleged intention to kill Iceman, but when he learns of her intention to sacrifice himself for the team, he devotes himself entirely to saving her. He has always loved fighting, but while fighting Kaku, he stated that he could not do so due to the lack of time to obtain the key to his handcuffs.

After the Enies Lobby Arc, Zoro began to trust Robin completely, and the two got along well. According to Usopp, they always speak coldly, even when they say scary things. He began to show the same willingness to risk his life to protect her as the rest of the team. Among the Straw Hats, Zoro and Robin are both the calmest and most serious in all situations.

Robin is also the only member of the team who, due to their shared personalities, does not irritate or anger Zoro. It was Robin who prevented Zoro from leaving the bubble, which would have caused him to die under the pressure, demonstrating his concern for him. In fact, two of Zoro's most blatant displays of power, the Asura on Enies Lobby and the 1,080-pound cannon on Dressrosa, were directly aimed at keeping Robin safe.

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Nami trusts Zoro's fighting abilities and frequently relies on them; however, she is quite often irritated by his lazy antics, such as his excessive sleeping. Like the rest of the team, Zoro fully trusts her navigational abilities and always obeys her orders. Nami's intelligence allows her to manipulate the ever-introverted swordsman into perpetual debt, and as a result, they frequently argue, usually resulting in Sanji's intervention.

But aside from that, they both happen to be the best drinkers of the Straw Hats. Zoro worries about her safety and frequently comes to her aid. In Skypiea, he constantly feared that Nami would be swallowed; in Thriller Bark, he wondered if Sanji could save Nami, even though he himself was in danger, as Franky pointed out. He also saved her from an attack by Monet on Punk Hazard and Dressrosa. He rushed to save the ship, where Nami was staying, from Doflamingo; he was the only person to stay with the sick Nami when the others went exploring the island, and he assumed her duties as navigator so she could rest.

Nami also cares for him, as evidenced by her presence at his bedside with Chopper while the other crew members commemorate the end of the Thriller Bark arc.

Tashigi

Tashigi seems to harbor a deep resentment towards Roronoa Zoro. She challenges him to a sword fight after discovering his true identity. Zoro defeats her, but she is unwilling to admit defeat unless he cuts her. Tashigi's goal is to defeat Zoro and bring him to Wado Ichimonji as she believes such a renowned sword should not be in the hands of a criminal; much later, she realizes that Zoro also possesses the Shusui, which piques her interest even more. She obviously begins to respect his massive strength upon seeing his advanced skills after two years of honing them under Mihawk.

Shimotsuki Kuina

Shimotsuki Kuina was Zoro's childhood friend, as he trained with his family, just like Kuina. She has won 2,000 times against Zoro and is the only character in the series to consistently defeat Zoro in sword fights. The two were very close; even though they were children, they were so close that a potential future ship couldn't be included. But Kuina tragically died when she fell down the stairs and suffered fatal injuries; this hit Zoro hard, as he lost not only his rival but also his best friend. This means that a future ship is, of course, impossible, but we had to mention Kuina because she and Zoro were very close.