Summary
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Sanji and Zoro are involved in constant rivalry with stupid fights and small competitions.
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Yet they share a mutual respect despite constant bicking and insults.
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When it is really important in battle, they have impeccable teamwork.
Each crew has the two people who always fight all the time. They call each other with stupid and nasty nicknames, they come on each other's throats, and they even prevent it from time to time. In the straw hats, these people are Sanji and Zoro.
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Rivalry
Fighting over petty things
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Section: Section 519
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Story Arc: Return to Sabaody Arc
Zoro and Sanji always participate in a constant rivalry. Whether it is while on board the ship, on land, in the middle of an assignment, or even on the battlefield. There are always random things that can stimulate them into a stupid fight. More often than not, this random competition leads to a brawl.
One of the most funny random competitions between them is when Zoro considers himself superior to Sanji because he arrives earlier to their vessels after the two -year training period. Another constant rivalry between them is over which has the higher duse. It's so small they can get.
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Mutual respect
Respect behind the mockery
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Section: section 377
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Story Arc: Thriller Bark Arc
Although Zoro and Sanji always act as a cat and the mouse, they actually have mutual respect for each other. Zoro always respects Sanji's combat ability, and although he never says it, he likes Sanji's food pretty much too. In the same way, Sanji also respects how much Zoro cares about his colleagues.
One of the crucial moments in their relationship was when the sword man sacrificed himself to Bartholomew Kuma for Luffy and the rest of the crew back in the thriller bark. From that moment, Sanji's respect for Zoro Skyrocketed.
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To drive each other to get better
Large sparring partners
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Section: Section 521
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Story Arc: Return to Sabaody Arc
Of all in the straw hats, those who quarrel are most undoubtedly Zoro and Sanji. By the way, they are also two of the strongest members in the straw hats, who only only to the captain himself. If Zoro is Luffy's right man, Sanji is his left man.
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Both men know that with great strength comes a great responsibility. That is why, even though they look like they are only randomly fighting for no reason, their quarrels are actually a form of sparring. Not only that, their ego does not allow them to fall under the other either, which means they end up unintentionally to drive each other to get better and stronger.
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Total commitment to the captain and crew
The wings from the future king of pirates
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Section: Section 521
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Story Arc: Return to Sabaody Arc
As mentioned earlier, Sanji and Zoro know their role as the first line of defense for the Straw Hats crew. They are also the tip of the spear that should first jump into the battlefield and deal with the strongest enemies around. Both warriors know their job and are happy to do it according to best abilities.
There are many examples of these two dedications in full viewing, such as that moment when Zoro and Sanji jump forward and destroy pacifistas before they can attack Luffy in the Sabaody archipelago. It is also the reason why during an assignment Sanji and Zoro are deliberately divided into different teams to ensure that they can provide proper protection for each crew.
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Support and protect each other
They got each other's back
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Section: section 1012
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Story Arc: Wano Country Arc
Both Sanji and Zoro usually participate in one-on-one-signs against their opponents. However, there are occasions when they are located need to support and protect each other. Despite their constant Bickring, they have no problems helping each other, although they will still complain and insult each other afterwards.
Under Wano Country Arc, Zoro can withstand on its own Kaido's full power attack. As expected, his body was destroyed and he lost consciousness shortly after. Luffy asked Law to remove Zoro and treat his wounds. After the treatment, however, the law immediately joined Captain Kid to fight against Big Mom, so he asked Sanji to keep Zoro safe until he recovers. Sanji agreed. With Zoro's wounded body on trailer, Sanji kicks through the battlefield and protects Zoro from each incoming enemy attack.
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Absolute confidence in each other's abilities
They know what they can
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Section: Section 754
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Story Arc: Zou Arc
Despite their constant crushing, one thing remains true since the first time they met each other until they have become the crew of one of the four emperors, which is the fact that both Sanji and Zoro have absolute confidence in each other's abilities, especially when it comes to fighting.
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One of the best examples of this confidence comes throughout the Cake Island saga. At that time, Sanji, Nami and part of the crew go first towards Zou while Luffy, Zoro and some others stay on dress pink. Some are worried about Nami and the others, but Zoro calmed them down and said that Sanji would certainly keep them safe.
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Impeccable teamwork
When Yin and Yang work together
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Section: section 1046
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Story Arc: Wano Country Arc
Zoro and Sanji are more than happy to make fun of each other. Sanji will call Zoro “Mosshead” or “Marimo”, while Zoro will happily call him “Twirly-Brows” or “Mr. nosebleed.” When it really matters, they can both perform impeccable teamwork.
Take, for example, their amazing teamwork during the fight against king and queen during the last part of the Wano Country Arc. They both attacked king and queen at the same time. When King swings his swords at Sanji for a counter -attack, Zoro parries them with his swords. When the Queen launches her mechanical claw on the busy Zoro, Sanji kicks off with his flaming leg. So yes, these two rivals can deduct incredible teamwork whenever they want.
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