Roronoa Arashi
CharacterRoronoa Arashi was a member of the Shimotsuki Family and the father of Roronoa Zoro. Revealed through an SBS column, he was born in Shimotsuki Village and died fighting pirates while his son was still young.
Appearance
Only a silhouette of Arashi has ever been shown, and from it his hair appears to have been spiky.
Abilities
What Arashi was capable of in combat remains undocumented. The single certainty is that he met his end after being beaten in a clash with pirates.
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History
Arashi entered the world in Shimotsuki Village, his father the local swordsman Pinzoro and his mother Furiko, an emigrant from Wano Country. In time he wed Tera, the daughter of a bandit. Twenty-one years ago the couple had a son, Roronoa Zoro, and at some later point Arashi lost his life battling pirates. His name refers to a roll of three matching dice, fitting the gambling theme that runs through the names of Zoro's relatives, and Zoro himself once dubbed a forced two-sword pairing Hana Arashi, meaning Nose Storm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roronoa Arashi the father of Zoro?
Yes, Roronoa Arashi was the father of Roronoa Zoro. He was a member of the Shimotsuki Family, born in Shimotsuki Village, and his son was born about twenty one years before the current story.
What happened to Roronoa Arashi?
Roronoa Arashi died fighting pirates while his son Zoro was still young. This detail was revealed through an SBS column rather than shown in the main story.
Who is Roronoa Arashi's wife?
Roronoa Arashi's wife was Tera, the daughter of a bandit. Together they had a son, Roronoa Zoro.
Where was Roronoa Arashi born and who were his parents?
Roronoa Arashi was born in Shimotsuki Village to the swordsman Pinzoro and his mother Furiko, an emigrant from Wano Country. Only his silhouette has ever been shown, and his hair appears spiky.
What does Roronoa Arashi's name mean?
Arashi's name refers to a roll of three matching dice, fitting the gambling theme that runs through the names of Zoro's relatives. Zoro himself once referenced this by dubbing a forced two sword pairing Hana Arashi, meaning Nose Storm.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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