Roronoa Pinzoro
CharacterRoronoa Pinzoro is a swordsman from an East Blue village and the grandfather of Roronoa Zoro. Introduced in an SBS column, he helped give rise to Shimotsuki Village after migrants from Wano rescued his home from bandits.
Appearance
Known only by his silhouette, Pinzoro is shown with short hair that turns spiky toward the back.
Abilities
Pinzoro plies the trade of a swordsman, though just how skilled a blade he was has never been spelled out.
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History
Fifty-two years ago, mountain bandits raided Pinzoro's village, but a band of travelers from Wano Country arrived to save it. Of those travelers, ten chose to stay and build Shimotsuki Village. Pinzoro went on to wed one of these newcomers, Shimotsuki Furiko, and the couple had a son, Roronoa Arashi. His name carries the sense of snake eyes in Japanese, fitting the gambling-themed names found throughout Zoro's family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Roronoa Pinzoro?
Roronoa Pinzoro is a swordsman from an East Blue village and the grandfather of Roronoa Zoro. He was introduced through an SBS column and helped give rise to Shimotsuki Village after migrants from Wano rescued his home from bandits.
How did Shimotsuki Village come to be founded?
Fifty two years ago, mountain bandits raided Pinzoro's village, but a band of travelers from Wano Country arrived and saved it. Ten of those travelers chose to stay and build Shimotsuki Village.
Who did Pinzoro marry and who was their son?
Pinzoro married Shimotsuki Furiko, one of the Wano newcomers who helped found Shimotsuki Village. The couple had a son, Roronoa Arashi, who later became the father of Roronoa Zoro.
What does Roronoa Pinzoro look like?
Pinzoro is known only by his silhouette, which shows short hair that turns spiky toward the back. No other details of his appearance have been revealed.
What does the name Pinzoro mean?
Pinzoro's name carries the sense of snake eyes in Japanese, fitting the gambling themed names found throughout Zoro's family. He works as a swordsman, though how skilled he was with a blade has never been spelled out.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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