Thriller Bark Saga
Moments from Saga. Canon arcs only. Please read pictures from right.
This Saga has only 1 arc:
This Saga has only 1 arc:
- Thriller Bark arc
Thriller Bark Saga canon moments
- Thriller Bark arc
-The crew sails in Grand Line towards their new destination - Fishman Island. On their way, they pick a very suspicious barrel that accroding to Nami is something one uses as an offering to the guardian deities of sea, praying for a safe voyage. When she also tells them it contains either alcohol or reserves, Zoro concludes it is probably alcohol and tells them to drink it. Usopp warns him he will be cursed but Nami points out it should be alright if they pray before drinking it. Zoro however states he doesn't pray to gods but Nami still tells him the alcohol is really good. She probably tried to persuade him to pray, because he wanted to drink it and it was supposed to be delicious.
-> ch. 442
-In the end, the crew decides to open the barrel even though they didn't pray to anyone. A flare comes out of the barrel and the crew watches it in awe. Nami then comes down and asks about what happened, having three different kind of answers, the third one from Zoro jockingly saying it was a curse from sea gods.
-> ch. 442
-A perverted skeleton, musician and swordsman all in one encounters Straw Hats on his ship. More specifically, Luffy, Nami and Sanji went to see him and probably to look for treasures, too. Right on the ship, Luffy invites Brook (that's his name) into his crew and the skeleton accepts it pretty quickly. When Brook comes down to Sunny in order to know the rest of the crew, they are very shocked about their new "crewmember". Zoro scolds Nami and Sanji because they went with Luffy to stop him from running wild and doing something stupid, yet they weren't able to do so and both felt ashamed for it.
-> ch. 443
-In the end, Brook decides to eat dinner with them. In the dining room, Zoro and Nami sit opposite to each other (this is important!).
-> ch. 443
-When it's revealed Brook lost his shadow, the crew starts panicking and the only ones who were still sitting in their places almost unfazed are Zoro, Luffy and Robin. Please notice Nami, who is slowly but surely moving closer to Zoro. The second picture shows she is so close to him there is only about 10 cm separating them and Zoro seems to have noticed her approach to him. As to why Nami was unconsciously moving closer to Zoro when they discovered Brook's secret - that would be probably because she feels really safe around him and his presence puts her at ease.
-> ch. 443
-It was a bad idea. It was a very bad idea to let Nami, Usopp and Chopper to go into Thriller Bark first. When a scream resounds, Sanji and Zoro are both wondering about what happened to the trio (although in the first ones' case, he was definitely more worried about Nami). Robin starts making quite scary theories and Zoro tells them to move the ship closer if she has time to jinx bad stuff. I think that here, he and Sanji were the ones who were worried or at least concerned about the trio the most.
-> ch. 444
-Nami is being chased by Lola because the later thinks the first one is some kind of a love rival. Nami then uses an unusual tactic that she probably hasn't thought much about. She declares she is a man who likes dressing as a woman - an okama (tranvestite) and her name is "Namizo(u?)" which of course contains that "ZO" syllable in it ^^
-> ch. 454
-Nami's idea is great... let's just hope that she didn't use this on anyone yet, OK? Well, I wouldn't really mind it if it was Zoro though. Anyway, I will mention this moment sometime later.
-> ch. 454
-The immediate problems were Nami and Brook (as Robin said). Sanji showed his great despise when he learnt someone totally unknown to him is trying to marry Nami. Usopp even made it worse when he mentioned what Absalom did while Nami was taking a shower and Zoro tells Usopp to not excite the cook anymore. Since Sanji seemed to be more than prepared to save Nami, Zoro decided to go see the samurai and eventually save Brook. It's somehow unusual for me to see Zoro didn't show much concern when he found out someone was trying to marry Nami (maybe he doesn't know what marriage is? nah..). He didn't even seem to worry that much about the fact she was kidnapped. But then again, he seemed to be quite concerned about Sanji who was ready to save Nami and was even on the verge of transforming. Maybe, just maybe he thought Sanji was at that moment almost unbeatable but if he were to transform into something, the cook might have forgotten his goal to save the navigator and would concentrate on his enemy only. And because Sanji was all like this, Zoro knew he would just get into cook's way and beside, Sanji looked like he can finish the job soon, too.
-Luffy also exclaimed the guy who wanted to marry Nami sure had to have balls and he then trails off to another theme-Behemoth. Zoro is right next to him and listening to him, yet he has no comment about the guy who would marry Nami. Considering all the chaos Sanji is causing over Nami's "marriage", I am surprised Zoro didn't say anything - and considering Luffy's statement, Zoro could either think there IS actually someone capable of marrying Nami or he simply doesn't care about these marriage-matters.
-Luffy also exclaimed the guy who wanted to marry Nami sure had to have balls and he then trails off to another theme-Behemoth. Zoro is right next to him and listening to him, yet he has no comment about the guy who would marry Nami. Considering all the chaos Sanji is causing over Nami's "marriage", I am surprised Zoro didn't say anything - and considering Luffy's statement, Zoro could either think there IS actually someone capable of marrying Nami or he simply doesn't care about these marriage-matters.
-> ch. 459
-> ch. 460
-Again desu, Zoro seems to be quite concerned about the one who is going to save Nami which I find to be unusual (there weren't many times he was this concerned when there was supposedly only one significant enemy and even more, it's towards Sanji here).
-> ch. 462
-After Zoro's fight with Ryuuma, they are disturbed by Oz. They all spot Sanji and Zoro wonders what is he doing and asks himself whether Sanji saved Nami or not, to which Franky knowingly answers that Zoro is in more of a pinch than the girl.
This moment shows that Zoro is worried about Nami, Earlier when he saw Sanji's "transformation", Zoro maybe assumed Sanji will save Nami successfully. However, he was still a bit worried about her at that time and didn't want to really show it, so he directed it at Sanji. He was unusually concerned about the cook's condition probably because A) if the guy going to save transformed into something or was injured, Nami wouldn't be saved easily and b) Zoro can't know about Nami's safety if he isn't the one going to save her. When Sanji later came out without Nami (and his chance to save Nami big way failed), Zoro isn't really happy about it and he is worried whether she was saved or not. After all, Zoro also looks kinda pissed in this pic, doesn't he?
This moment shows that Zoro is worried about Nami, Earlier when he saw Sanji's "transformation", Zoro maybe assumed Sanji will save Nami successfully. However, he was still a bit worried about her at that time and didn't want to really show it, so he directed it at Sanji. He was unusually concerned about the cook's condition probably because A) if the guy going to save transformed into something or was injured, Nami wouldn't be saved easily and b) Zoro can't know about Nami's safety if he isn't the one going to save her. When Sanji later came out without Nami (and his chance to save Nami big way failed), Zoro isn't really happy about it and he is worried whether she was saved or not. After all, Zoro also looks kinda pissed in this pic, doesn't he?
-> ch. 470
-Please everyone, please tell me three times that Zoro has an earring with three stripes, please repeat it after me: "Zoro has an earring with three stripes!"
Ok. Now, look at the picture and search for three stripes. Yes, you found it on Nami-san's neck! What a concidence I don't think is a coincidence at all!
Ok. Now, look at the picture and search for three stripes. Yes, you found it on Nami-san's neck! What a concidence I don't think is a coincidence at all!
-> ch. 473
-When Nami saves Franky, Zoro is surprised about her abilities and comments that it worked. I wonder if he ever praised her fighting skills until now?... No, he didn't see her fight in Alabasta, she didn't use her staff in Skypiea in front of him and in Enies Lobby, he even experienced her newly enhanced staff first hand when he got electrocuted by her... This is probably the first time he saw Nami using her staff on someone else other than himself and also the first time he praised her for her fighting skills (kind of :P).
-> ch. 475
-Sanji makes Nami to be spotted by an enemy and Zoro angrily asks him why won't he shut up. On the other hand he seems to be sighing, maybe with relief that Nami is alright?
-> ch. 475
-Thanks to Sanji, Nami is noticed by Oz and he attacks her, which surprises Zoro and Chopper, because Oz stretched one of his arms to attack her. They are both later relieved when they see Robin saved Nami.
-> ch. 475
-Just a moment showing Nami cares about Zoro when he got hit.
-> ch. 478
-The crew starts talking about Luffy and his abilities after he defeated Moriah. Nami and Zoro are again standing quite close to each other.
-> ch. 483
-"Thanks but...well, no thanks..."
Zoro doesn't need any thanks, but Nami doesn't agree with it and she slaps his face for it. Zoro though doesn't fight or argue back, which shows he is already somehow used to her incomprehensible behaviour and he is very tolerant about it. Furthermore, if it really is a slap, then that also means Nami is trying to be considerate, because Zoro was quite wounded from his battle. Well...that slap still sent him flying a meter or so and landing on the ground ^^"
To be honest, this is one of my most favourite scenes xD
Zoro doesn't need any thanks, but Nami doesn't agree with it and she slaps his face for it. Zoro though doesn't fight or argue back, which shows he is already somehow used to her incomprehensible behaviour and he is very tolerant about it. Furthermore, if it really is a slap, then that also means Nami is trying to be considerate, because Zoro was quite wounded from his battle. Well...that slap still sent him flying a meter or so and landing on the ground ^^"
To be honest, this is one of my most favourite scenes xD
-> ch. 483
-A Shichibukai Kuma appears and Zoro decides to deal with him. He tells the crew to get back and Nami warns him of the Shichibukai's abilities, which is the total opposite of what she did back when Zoro face Enel. This time around, Nami realizes the swordsman wants to fight his enemy no matter what and instead of telling him he can't beat the Shichibukai, Nami chooses to tell Zoro about the enemy's abilities.
-> ch. 483
-After Zoro's confrontation with Kuma, he ends up seriously injured. When dr. Chopper tells this to the crew, they start wondering what might have happened when they were knocked out and they discuss Luffy's unusual health, too. Nami stands close to the discussing party and although she doesn't say anything, I think she looks worried, too.
-> ch. 486
-In the party, Zoro is still unconscious and both Chopper and Nami are sitting close to him. It's understandable in Chopper's case because he is a doctor, but what surprises me is Nami's presence here. She was really worried about him and comments how tough Zoro always is when Chopper mentioned Zoro won't open his eyes with all this noise. Even though Nami doesn't know the real reason behind his severe wounds, there is still a possibility she suspected what it might be. Why? Because earlier, she was lying on her gold and treasure, but after the scene changed to the wounded Zoro and two men saying they saw what happened when the rest was unconscious, it just naturally clicks me that Nami suspected something happened from those two me's behaviour. However, because it seemed to be something that shouldn't be told, she didn't say anything. And what's more, after Nami saw Zoro, she didn't just walk off but she even stayed by his side in the beginning of the party as we see here.
In ch. 454, Nami told Lola something about signing a marriage contract when the other one was asleep, right? I somehow wonder whether this thought flashed in Nami's mind or not and what could have happened if she did think about it here :3
In ch. 454, Nami told Lola something about signing a marriage contract when the other one was asleep, right? I somehow wonder whether this thought flashed in Nami's mind or not and what could have happened if she did think about it here :3
-> ch. 486
-The captain tries to make Zoro better by letting him drink sake from a whole barrel. However, Zoro isn't awake and Nami angrily slaps Luffy on his head for doing something totally unreasonable. Dr. Chopper is also shocked by Luffy's medical science and he at least acknowledges Luffy's thoughts on the matter.
This is just a speculation from me, but I think Zoro is awake there - he has a bubble with three dots inside and there is a frown on his forehead that seems deeper than normally to me. OK, maybe he wasn't entirely awake, but a ruckus Luffy was responsible for disturbed his sleep. While we are at it, since Nami later participated in the party, maybe he woke up and told her to have some fun too? And then he fell asleep again...hahah xD well, if he was entirely awake and alright, he would have definitely asked for a barrel of sake or two. That's why, I think he was just disturbed and later, IF he was awake, he very weakly told Nami to go have some fun OR Nami just excused herself.
God knows, maybe she tried some move on him but when he showed some sign of consciousness, she immediately pulled back and excused herself, because if she was near him any longer, she could have done something that could shock the whole crew and even herself hahahaha...sorry, my imagination ran wild there.
This is just a speculation from me, but I think Zoro is awake there - he has a bubble with three dots inside and there is a frown on his forehead that seems deeper than normally to me. OK, maybe he wasn't entirely awake, but a ruckus Luffy was responsible for disturbed his sleep. While we are at it, since Nami later participated in the party, maybe he woke up and told her to have some fun too? And then he fell asleep again...hahah xD well, if he was entirely awake and alright, he would have definitely asked for a barrel of sake or two. That's why, I think he was just disturbed and later, IF he was awake, he very weakly told Nami to go have some fun OR Nami just excused herself.
God knows, maybe she tried some move on him but when he showed some sign of consciousness, she immediately pulled back and excused herself, because if she was near him any longer, she could have done something that could shock the whole crew and even herself hahahaha...sorry, my imagination ran wild there.
-> ch. 486
-There really aren't many Zoro x Nami moments here, that's why it was more worth
it when I realized some of those moments. Like, Zoro worrying about Nami or Nami sitting beside his bedside <3
-Even so, I still liked this Saga, because the animation was most of the time really good. Probably, my best animated Saga. ^^ And having the crew "having fun" on one island is something very enjoyable ^^
My opinion and feelings about this saga (show/hide more information)-Even so, I still liked this Saga, because the animation was most of the time really good. Probably, my best animated Saga. ^^ And having the crew "having fun" on one island is something very enjoyable ^^
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