How To Make A Black Blade: Zoro's Biggest Step to Defeating Mihawk | One Piece Discussion

The KEY to defeating Mihawk the Black Blade.
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Only 2 people in the history of One Piece have wielded Black Blades the late "God of the Sword" Ryuma, and the current "Worlds Strongest Swordsman" Mihawk. So it only makes sense that Zoro will also achieve a Black Blade one day, and when he does will take his biggest step towards defeating Mihawk. Now the main questions for Zoro making at least 1 of his swords black are WHEN and HOW!
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5:10 What & When For a Black Blade
11:49 How To Make a Black Blade
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[@mihirchitnis905]

Everyone knows to make a TBB is to yell bankai, it is that simple.

[@luisc5922]

Only a tbb is capable of a big black cut

[@NickLapolis]

If the black blade comes with a gps, our boy is all set.

[@Junior-lc2im]

I don't think so "In 100 meters turn right" *Zoro immediately turns back*

[@adamquenano8563]

What matters is if his black blade can cut stairs.

[@iamatroll9034]

Bro 20 years to soon😭😭

[@alvesraphsrevenge6616]

Not just stairs, the gr8 FALLDOWN D. STAIRS Lol

[@sparringcacti1159]

Lmaooo you legend you

[@unknownvariable9239]

Down D. Stairs

[@TrippACroxx]

@@unknownvariable9239 GO(D)AT comment 😂

[@shadelle11]

Can we get videos like these for all the straw hats. A series of what power ups they have left before they are ready for the endgame.

[@Giathirds]

yes pls

[@KingOfLightning]

I'll make it happen.

[@unk_usr_1]

This will be awesome

[@ayodeledare8724]

The chopper video will be hilarious if King does this. Lol

[@shadelle11]

@@ayodeledare8724 i feel like endgame chopper gone become an ancient giant.

[@TheTsugnawmi2010]

Wada Ichimoji's about to start talking to Zoro like a Bleach Zanpakto and it'll have Kuina's voice

[@labreaman89]

Dude's using naruto references when he should be using bleach references missed opportunity.

[@HollowIchigoxxx]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@kfircohen1678]

Truuuu i was so pissed

[@tystuntin]

Lol mans literally described a Bankai

[@joker2929]

If I don't remember the name of zoro's friend wrong it was saga, he had a black sword and he used a strong technique like Bankai, maybe Oda will show us the true power of black swords in the future.

[@mab0738]

@@joker2929 I think it was movie 5. Cursed sword. He awaken the curse of the sword and use it to power up

[@henrypeters5291]

King of Lighting makes a sword video. Tekking: *Barry, I sense a disturbance in the force, a presence I have not felt since*

[@abhishekdas3320]

KOL Zoro never had a sword specifically made for him. I think that after the Wano War ends, Tenguyama Hitetsu will reforge the blades from both Sandai and Nidai Kitetsu to create a new Kitetsu that will rival the OG Shodai Kitetsu. It will be Zoro's first sword that has been created specifically for him by a swordsmith. Just my headcanon.

[@TheGoku953]

This would be way cooler than Zoro just taking the nidai tbh, hope oda takes notes

[@teIekid]

You can't have a headcanon about the future. You have a theory. A pretty good one at that.

[@marlonthomas2713]

When they were talking about Zoro on the red force podcast the other day. This is exactly what I was saying. I can see Hitetsu wanting to collect both sandai and niidai as those we forged by his family. And in return, forging a blade for Zoro himself. I wonder what would be a good name for it?

[@teIekid]

@@marlonthomas2713 Marimomaru.

[@venielbretana8240]

Doesn't make sense though since the sandai already is recorded and exist. you can't make something that already exist somewhere if hitetsu was to make another kitetsu sword it would be the 4th generation not the 1st. if he were to forge a blade for zoro. i think it would be wado + enma after all they are a pair created by the same swordsmith. creating a new customized sword for zoro and named for him.

[@vanguardduelist]

When KOL ended the video midway and pulled a fast one on me: M- My balance!

[@plixie1]

King was in his purest form for this one. "Look at that form!"

[@dweblinveltz5035]

We know from Wano that swords are imbued with the spirit of the person that used it. That's why, in Ringo, the swordmen are buried with their swords. I think that's what a black blade is--a blade imbued by a swordsman of such an incredible spirit. "Why didn't Roger have a black blade then?" I think there is a misunderstanding of what "swordsmen" are. It isn't JUST wielding a sword. There's an almost religious aspect to it. In real life, that would be similar to Bushido or Shintoism. Zoro is a swordsman, in that he "practices" swordsmanship. That includes more than just fighting with a sword.

[@altumurnemtzra2026]

roger is weak, that's all.

[@wajeehhasan4860]

When KOL drops “Hitsyoga suck” video, he will turn into a TRUE BLACK KOL

[@NoNeedtoFeedtheJudge]

Woah woah woah thems fighting words king Two seconds in, “Zolo”

[@coreywilliams9786]

Big king biking great video hamie

[@kosmicgovernor-general706]

Loved the flow of this video holy, glad you are discussing this topic And my only (hopefully obvious) hope is that it's Wado Ichimonji that become his first black blade

[@wallaceiseasy3459]

I think the only sword that should be a black blade is Wado since it's been with him for years unlike his other swords that's he has had for only 2 weeks and days. I am assuming he gets the Nidai after/during wano

[@davidabraham5415]

But it won't be the case. Enma will be turned black this arc itself whether it is bs or not.

[@wallaceiseasy3459]

@@davidabraham5415 Ur probably right. To mee it makes no sense how he turns a sword he got 2 weeks ago into a black blade when we got Yonkos and other top tiers which havent after years with their blade

[@nitrofuze6907]

@@wallaceiseasy3459 Honestly I dont think he turns Enma into a true black blade but a more psuedo tbb. For example Enma when it gets into its black blade form, it would be stronger than any of the black blades we seen Zoro do previously but it wouldnt be on Mihawk black blade lvl. TBB (Mihawk and Ryuma) > Psuedo TBB (Enma) > Black Blade (Zoro) If anything Wado should be turned into a TBB because of the fact that his bond with that sword extends any bond he has with the others and the constant reapplication of haki. and maybe after the series is over zoro would turn his remaining swords into TBB.

[@parthpandiya1729]

these are fun to watch. do more of these.

[@cvlifeis2ez]

Why would someone dislike this video KOL? We love you bro!!

[@uninspired7714]

Thanks for the OP content kingu, keep it comin ❤️

[@justinagyemang1640]

Dope theory king

[@TheKlikRock]

Sanjitoryu, instead of wielding a black blade, he wields a black leg.

[@mightyso9281]

Weak

[@cl07]

I used your Surfshark code. I love this VPN

[@taichou_exe]

The bond part is on point- TBB are like bankai zanpakuto (shikai is just haki blade) and aligns well with the cursed behavior, which also connects with haki/soul/realm

[@muzammiluddin9253]

I wasn’t paying attention to the video but the moment u mentioned that zoro will only get one black blade in the series my rate kicked in and I gave KOL the stare through my phone.

[@tomlewis3362]

I feel it's a combination of truly listening to your blades or understanding them as if they were a living thing, fighting a bunch of fights where people are equal to you or stronger, pouring all your haki into them whenever you fight so that it shares part of you(your soul) Coming back to edit this after seeing I had some of the same thoughts, always thought i was crazy lol

[@pizzweak580]

Yeah, Zoro's progress really is interesting during the pre timeskip when it comes to his swordsmanship that is starting to reflect back now

[@ChocolateVanille]

Loved the sentient sword theory, would be really cool if it actually works out that way.

[@Lacerated_Heart]

I definitely love this theory. I really like the idea of reforging the blade and reinforcing it with zoro's halo throughout the forging process. That could be awesome and maybe tapping into the past memories of the previous sword users and maybe even learning some of their techniques

[@DemonFox369]

One thing I wish was explored a little more in One Piece is blacksmiths

[@soccersmith8956]

15:56 i agree... that or it could be the relationship/bond between the sword and the user like "bankai" in bleach

[@Haze_in-bw7ff]

the last theory makes alot of sense

[@REDANDSILVER741]

King of “Ri-Yo-Ma” Lightning

[@1in10million]

HAHAHA 9:40 I had no reaction. I expect it from u

[@KaptenBiscuit]

There’s also the theory in regards to conquerors Haki. In which the swordsman essentially conquers the “soul” of the sword and is willed to become a black blade.

[@godusopp8712]

But what’s gonna be crazy how zoro will one day have 3 black blades😂

[@iamatroll9034]

He's gonna have three supreme grades at that if he trade kitesu for a higher grade he finna be OP

[@marlonthomas2713]

Right! But they won't all turn at the same time. If I had to guess, Wado will turn first as that is his oldest blade. An argument could be made for Enma, as that has been soaking in Oden's ryou before his death. So as far as we know, that could be well on the way of becoming a black blade.

[@marlonthomas2713]

@@iamatroll9034 I don't think a blade transforming into a black blade automatically makes it go up a grade. Potentially yes. But I'm sure it isn't guaranteed imo.

[@iamatroll9034]

@@marlonthomas2713 but zoro has enough plot for it to happen

[@FrarmerFrank]

Probably as soon as he cuts of Kaido's left arm in revenge for Kiku all of his blades will turn black😏😂

[@qwertyuiopqwertyu8614]

2:57 ah I see, a man of culture as well 😏😏

[@dbreezy2733]

Thank the holy donuts for this video🙏

[@Teddy_Gautier]

Never forget your daily prayers to the mega church of Katakuri 🙌🏾

[@TheGaarakid]

I do think a soul is needed and since we saw the merry having a childs soul its not far fetched

[@k.d1589]

FINALLY A ZORO VIDEO WHERE THE MAIN TOPIC ISNT CUTTING KAIDO, but the actual character. Thank God man.

[@iamatroll9034]

ZORO = TIGER AND SHARK KAIDO = FISH AND DRAGON ZORO = KAIDO NATURAL WEAKNESS ZKK IS REAL

[@JoltOfJoy]

PepeLaugh

[@infamousknight6265]

I still think zoro will reopen kaido's scar. IDK about zkk

[@henrypeters5291]

I wouldn't say that. Zoro has several animal attacks Shisonson (lion), dragon twister, gorilla arms, etc.

[@iamatroll9034]

@@henrypeters5291 no oda said himself that zoro represents both a tiger and a shark I'm not talking about a attack

[@averagebrownguy4193]

@@henrypeters5291 thats attacks, were on about what the characters themselves represent

[@strider_hiryu850]

I like the dragon's blood theory.

[@Chonyman]

So a Black Blade is way more rare than King's Haki 😣

[@pedroi.s2093]

Yeah, but at the same time, not everyone uses swords. (Even tho whitebeard, shanks, etc, did

[@iamnotinvolved1309]

Always has been

[@schwarzer1016]

Yoooo King with that persona 5 music

[@animepdx6852]

King out here talking about conversing with swords like Zoro is a Soul Reaper talking to his Zanpakto spirit

[@Babylauncher3000]

Please talk about the plot hole regarding Enma's size decrease. Oden was 12 feet tall and his blades were half his size. Enma should be as long as Zoro is tall unless it was broken or reforged.

[@brucekent9085]

Thank you. Someone besides me noticed this

[@apimpnamedslickback5936]

That's a matter of drawings oda hasn't given the official length of the swords no? Same with big mom and kaido and the admirals they look taller depending on angle and reference but you just got to keep their official heights in mind if you want to compare

[@Babylauncher3000]

@@apimpnamedslickback5936 Its not a perspective thing. The sword is legitimately twice its current size when Oden wielded it in flashbacks. Katana blades are generally between 2-3 feet long in One Piece. If a man Oden's size wielded Zoro's swords they would look like he were holding knifes (good example of this is 'Zoro vs Dice' in Film Gold where Dice managed to steal Shisui and Kitetsu)

[@apimpnamedslickback5936]

@@Babylauncher3000is odens height really 12 feet? Goddamn oda

[@Babylauncher3000]

@@apimpnamedslickback5936 Oden's official height is 382 cm. (That's 12'6".) Zoro is 181 cm (5'11") Oda is generally pretty good at avoiding inconsistencies this egregious but the swords do seem to be a oversite. Why Enma is the only blade credited with cutting Kaido when clearly Oden used both blades to produce 2 slashes is another one.

[@ericoverbey6251]

Maybe it has to do with fulfilling the will of a blade or the will of it’s primary owner. So Emma must cut Kaido and Wado must win against the greatest swordsmen. This could also mean a cursed blade with extreme bloodlust can never become a TBB since the will to spill blood is limitless.

[@jellybeanspider7130]

Yo kol read the rest of vagabond if you haven’t, it will help with that soul sword theory

[@wowhowbizarre8176]

Zoro about to pull up to the roof top with the Bankai

[@snackattack200]

well seeing him having a strong connection to the blade wado ichimonji, I see that as being the first black blade

[@joshwoodferd5737]

Pouring Haki into something to the point it just stays there, makes sense. We've seen the Kuja use arrows they put Haki into, and by definition of it being an arrow, it has to hold that Haki after being let go to be useful at all. So you don't need constant physical contact to keep Haki imbedded into an object. Black Blades could definitely be made by someone drowning their sword in Haki over a long enough period of time. (Not saying that would be the only method, but with what we've seen before its certainly a logical option)

[@neromastif1752]

Hey KOL when are the top 30 streams coming

[@jaythewolf7216]

yeah I have this idea that blackening a blade is like dominating the swords will fully or corrupting the blade with your will. I also think that a black blade isn't their strongest form. I think the breath of all things has something to do with it and the whole poneglyphs being unbreakable leads me to think there is lvls of an object that is better then the blackening of it. almost like a yin yang type thing or even both together a balance of them. so there might be 2 lvls of blades we don't know yet. like a whitening lvl or awakening or freeing the swords will and a perfect balancing lvl where you reach harmony with your sword. because that is something about the poneglyphs they just look like stone. maybe they are just that stone and just have been harden into being that way. indestructible. like some forms of writing is an art and you become one with your art so maybe that's why poneglyphs are indestructible is because someone became one with them as carving them. like harmony has to be reached to carve them. maybe Zoro will end up with not just a black blade but a white one and a harmony one also. 3 different lvls of blades each with their own goods and bads to them all. like maybe a cursed blade needs to be dominated to make it black but what if you free said curse from the blade or tame the curse. like what is a cursed blade and how is it different. maybe a cursed blade is just the birth of the blades spirit. but yeah the whole thing of zoro cutting a logia fruit user with shusui a black blade and not killing her means that maybe the whole black blade isn't about haki at all. everyone thinks haki because armorment is black and black blade. mihawks blade was black before haki was really see able. many characters were said to be using haki at points but we didn't see the blackening of them but mihawks blade was always black...so maybe not haki at all. lots of theories about it that's for sure

[@smittywerbenjaggermanjensen69]

I just noticed: Morias fruit makes corpses behave according to the shadows personalities, doesnt it? Ryuma made Brooks shadow act according to his corpses will

[@sadboyloco3646]

I think of the black blade as a spell vamp type thing always coated in armament haki that eats the iron of the blood to regenerate

[@FullRamenAlch3mist]

Yo that panel @ 21:00 with Chopper bringing the Sandai reminds me of Onimaru/Benkei in his fox form bringing swords to Ushimaru Shimotsuki

[@cammiechaos]

Brah, the Merry gets mentioned and my eyes fill with tears. Allow it. I didn't mean to be born this emotional.

[@BDrumev001]

20:10 Missed BanKai meme opportunity there

[@TheChees1996]

again king with that future sight. Go to redit.

[@Greatsharkbite]

12:17 was hilarious lol

[@theyo9619]

I really watched all this without having ever watched a single episode. I’ll start tonight. I’ll let you know when I’m all caught up. Date: 11/26 11:32pm. Wish me luck

[@randomguy9249]

You catch up yet?

[@Redaku418]

This a random I hope there is a swordsmen arc in terms of a tournament somewhere in the new world where the best swordsman come

[@realbrhancitygeming22]

just like merry came to life

[@spunkymonkey5102]

Remember the haki laced axe in the colloseum

[@fizzle7421]

18:02 word? That doesn't sound simple. But I agree, it sounds amazing and I'd love to see that.

[@rockinrom1524]

I feel like its advance application of armament haki. Isn't aramanet usually referred to as a black coating? So say if you used something similar to luffy internal destruction you pour haki on the inside but you don't destroy the object but keep it there. If a swordsman did it to their sword it could change the sword internally reforging it into a black blade.

[@thewestfire9729]

This is a fascinating topic to dive into. In all honestly it’s entirely possible that Oda would do something like this. Which would add a new layer to the lore of One Piece. Out of those three ways, I’m for that 3rd option the most.

[@cleaver3519]

KOL forgot to mention the invincible awakened staircase

[@sousukesagara193]

I agree that Zoro is gonna get TBB by the end of Wano, Hiyori's TBBs

[@shivamsood1456]

Bro, Bro, Bro, I want you to recall that on the whiskey peak Island when Zoro said" This is a great oppurtunity to test out Sandai kitetsu" later he mention that "This cursed sword is blood thirsty" That means it could a indication that cursed swords that consumed enough blood or haki through battles of its owner. The Cursed Sword becomes a True Black Blade !!

[@DaityaGod]

True black blades are pure swordsman of this yr He just complex things for no apparent reason

[@ayeh2309]

Where is that picture with luffy standing with dragon and shanks and everyone from?

[@jeffhill3976]

Dang KOL you were on the right path with objects eating devil fruits. The only thing I would say is that shows that inanimate objects have souls or are capable of containing souls. Blade blades are swords with pieces of the owners soul in them. Imo

[@iAmCalypso33]

I've been disliking King's videos because he says he doesn't care and to make it seem like he has some haters. Truth is though we all love him.

[@reningan242]

Hey KOL Your pronunciation of ryuuma is now making me wonder if ryoma from power stone and ryuuma are connected by lore somehow

[@jordeez]

Brother we need you to push out those Solo Levelling videos cause MY GOD HURRY UP SO I CAN GET A GOOD LAUGH IN

[@deandremorgan365]

I just feel like he's just going to get it after fighting a lot of battles about a few dozen battles later he might end up getting the blades before mihawk

[@razkable]

shiryu will kill mihawk...if he does not then oda will let me down period...zoro has to beat him at the end....from the moment shiryu was introduced and mihawk started to train zoro and attacked luffy at marineford, i realized that he will not be the one zoro fights in the end..its obvious....and it better happen..

[@soccersmith8956]

14:54 what about odens swords wouldnt they become black blades when he died? or even rogers sword.

[@jdcroix6067]

Yo, what if Sandai and Nidai kitesu are combined together like you always say, and then becomes TBB. "Ichidai Kitetsu". I hope so, that'll be dope.

[@rev3rend353]

Just as a thought what if zoro took all 3 swords like the sandai, nidai, and the other to combine into 1 then took Enma and the sword momonoske has to combine into 1 and then ofc keeps Wado so that he has 3 supreme swords which all 3 would also represent someone’s spirit while the sandai supreme sword could be zoro personal sword made for him. (Sorry I wrote it sloppy)

[@yonkomurph3329]

What if Emma turns into a TBB first due to it’s haki ability? And the fact that the sword was in many battles with oden. Just a thought love the channel.

[@cinemaster9012]

I agree with Mr. Morj that devil fruits reveal something about the person's personality. I think Shiryu's invisibility represents his dishonor, and that would make him a perfect foil for Zoro, who has been portrayed as very honorable. I think Zoro will have 3 final fights against Mihawk, Fujitora, and Shiryu. Obviously, you already touched on Mihawk, so I'll comment on the other two. I believe Zoro has an honorable battle with Fujitora when the world government is being taken down, and I think it will be interrupted with Shiryu stabbing him in the back. I know it seems stupid at face value, how does an invisibility help you sneak up on a blind man, especially when they can sense your presence? But when you consider it, a lot of characters can do a similar feat, so the only way invisibility will be viable is if it conceals your spiritual presence as well. And this is how I believe Shiryu will be able to stab Fujitora in the back. This, of course, will set up a conflict between Zoro and Shiryu.

[@LTAhmstrong]

I like the demon souls theory a lot, absorbed souls of fallen swordsman, turning the sword to black permanently. Souls represent will, which represents haki. Soul rests permanently within a sword therefore, black permanently.

[@neonfoxfr300]

24:00 then if thats the case the sunny go should be experiencing this effect now with all the memories shared with it and the crew (straw hats and more) and yet we dont see it talking nor do we see the spirit of franky so i think this gets back to zoro having to experience some sort of death and maybe do a luffy and come back to life

[@MonkeyDUsopp-dn7tq]

Zorooooooo🐐🐐

[@devilak74]

You have to really respect kol for just being straight up in his sponsor moments. Like how many people are just flat out going to be like "ya vpns make it super safe and easy to watch porn." And not be wrong either!!

[@thunderperez2615]

im still waiting an Eragon review :D

[@swiftercity1]

I think Oda's going to go along the lines of calling the "Black Blade progress" to something like "staining". Basically meaning you have to have an advanced understanding and or proficiently using Armament Haki, and pouring an extreme amount of it in to a blade, basically "staining" or permanently imbuing a user's Haki in to a blade, or hell he might go crazy and apply this to any weapon or object.

[@OmnipotentSaiyan]

Hiyori is interested in Zoro cause she never seen a Samurai use 3 swords. Just wait until Zoro uses the 4th. 😏

[@strawhat_moses4079]

I think they mean forged as in fighting with it countless battles and using haki and having a bound with the blade being like the god of the blade ideal

[@jewcecookie8595]

Okay my theory: We have seen inanimate objects have a "will" of its own, like the merry, Spandams sword and the dog from Alabasta. What if you have to care about these objects enough for them to get a soul? It would explain why for example shanks and roger didn't have a black blade, because they are not swordsman in the classic sense and therefore don't really take care of their swords. This could also be perfect for the Zoro vs Shiryu fight, where Zoro could make his sword(s) a TBB.

[@jewcecookie8595]

I swear i wrote this before hearing the last theory

[@notryguy]

Wadi ichi been with zoro day one it’s the only sword that deserves to be TBB.

[@stjjnr980]

When did one piece blades turn turn into Zanpakuto?

[@n3mafia105]

Yoooo!!!!

[@nicholascostigan7166]

Perhaps enma can activate since Odin died once zoro cuts kaido, and for zoro’s cursed blade maybe since it has claimed the lives of all its previous weilders perhaps by zoro living and mastering the blade without dying will make it a TBB

[@julianburwell4306]

What if sanji gave his Raid suit A DF like Jozu's diamond fruit or zoro's blades got a DF... That would be so OP but fire at the same time

[@totalblerd759]

They need to explain that Usopp weapon makes sense

[@rashaadwatt4613]

King giving away his Intellectual Property.

[@ramadhanbenny6640]

the zanpakuto route

[@weathermangohanssj4]

I'm hoping that the way for it to be a black blade is to overcome a stronger Haki user with skill with the sword.

[@jonsin7697]

The going merry gained some semblance of life after it bonded with the crew... I think this is a good comparison...

[@jonsin7697]

Lol wrote this before he mentioned the going merry

[@notkimjongun3752]

KOl already achieved big black cudgel form