Zoro’s En-Ou Flame vs. Saint Nasujuro’s Ice! | One Piece Chapter 1117 and Beyond Analysis

Zoro’s En-Ou Flame vs. Saint Nasujuro’s Ice! | The Meaning of Elemental Slashes

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In this article, I’ll explore the implications of Zoro’s battle with Saint Nasujuro, focusing on:

  • Zoro’s En-Ou Flame vs. Saint Nasujuro’s Ice! | Saint Nasujuro’s Ice Slashes
  • Zoro’s En-Ou Flame vs. Saint Nasujuro’s Ice! | Zoro’s En-Ou Flame as a Soul Flame?
  • Zoro’s En-Ou Flame vs. Saint Nasujuro’s Ice! | Elemental Slashes That Consume Haki?

These topics will guide our discussion.

Zoro’s En-Ou Flame vs. Saint Nasujuro’s Ice! | Saint Nasujuro’s Ice Slashes

Zoro’s En-Ou Flame vs. Saint Nasujuro’s Ice! | The Meaning of Elemental Slashes

In One Piece Chapter 1117, Zoro and Saint Nasujuro finally face off, each wielding elemental attacks that represent opposing forces…

Let’s dive into what this might mean!

Saint Nasujuro’s Ice Slashes

From the first time Saint Nasujuro displayed his combat abilities, the impact was immense—not just because of his overwhelming speed, but also because of his ability to unleash slashes imbued with freezing cold…

I’ve touched on this in the past, but when he used this technique on a Pacifista MK-III, the part that should have been sliced wasn’t cut at all; instead, it appeared to be frozen in place…

Given that the Pacifistas are created with massive costs and intended for ongoing use, freezing them instead of cutting them might be a protective measure to prevent damage. This suggests that Saint Nasujuro possesses a technique or special ability to do so…

Considering there are techniques like Kin’emon’s Foxfire Style and Zoro’s ability to cloak his slashes in flames, which can cut through fire, it’s not surprising that there could be a style that manipulates cold. However, unlike flames, which can be generated through friction or other means, manipulating cold seems physically impossible for a living being. This leads me to believe that Saint Nasujuro’s ability might stem from the power of “Makotsu” (Horse Bones), a supernatural entity.

I’ve previously speculated that Makotsu is a yokai (spirit) similar to a ghost, which could explain how Saint Nasujuro can use the cold of the underworld, much like Brook’s Yomi Yomi no Mi abilities. Given that Saint Mars can unleash laser-like attacks and Saint Valkyrie can ignite their entire body, it’s possible that such powers are inherently part of Makotsu’s abilities…

Yamato also manipulates cold, but that’s clearly tied to the Okuchi no Makami. This makes me think that Saint Nasujuro’s abilities might be of a similar nature.

While Makotsu isn’t traditionally associated with such abilities, neither is the Okuchi no Makami in Japanese mythology, so this might be a creative interpretation…

However, since we haven’t seen Saint Nasujuro use his freezing powers after disabling the Pacifista, it’s likely that he controls this ability at will and uses it only when necessary.

In Chapter 1117, Saint Nasujuro seemed to acknowledge Zoro’s strength, suggesting that he might use his freezing powers to try to defeat him. But Zoro has an element of his own—the En-Ou Flame…

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