The iconic bond between Luffy and Zoro in One Piece is one of the reasons why the Straw Hat Pirates have been able to earn the title of Emperor of the Sea. The two have supported each other every step of the way since the beginning of their journey and will continue to do so until they reach their goals. Both have unwavering trust in each other.

Luffy and Zoro | Credit: Toei Animation

While their friendship and loyalty towards each other continue to grow, this would not have been possible if Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the series, had gone with his original plan. What many One Piece fans don’t know is that originally Oda wanted Zoro to be a part of Buggy’s crew. This would have brought a big change to the entire narrative of the series.

However, if Zoro had not been Luffy’s first recruit,...