Zoro vs Sasuke: The ultimate showdown of Sword and Sharingan

Time of India

12-05-2025

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The latest arcs of One Piece and Boruto puts Roronoa
Zoro
and
Sasuke
Uchiha to the test, showcasing their powers, potentials and evolution. In the Egghead Island arc (the first arc of One Piece's Final Saga), Zoro fights many elite foes. In Boruto's 'Two Blue Vortex' manga (Part II of Boruto), Sasuke is long believed missing by many in the Leaf Village, and emerges to surprise fans by training Boruto and confronting the new villain, Code.
Now let's compare who comes out on the top in raw power, durability, intelligence, strategy and growth.
Combat power and durability: Pirate Hunter vs. Rogue Shinobi
Zoro's Egghead achievements confirms his legendary might. He easily overpowered enemies like CP0 agent Kaku and the Hawk Seraphim, cutting through the attacks that were once deadly to him. Zoro even clashed with Saint Ethanbaron Nusjuro, one of the Five Elders and one of the legendary swordsmen. In the fight their blades struck together and both were driven back – a stunning draw that still highlights Zoro's sheer power. Interestingly, Zoro walked away unharmed from all these battles, showing that his endurance has grown since the Wano Country arc. In short, Zoro is delivering swordsmen-level attacks and taking blows from foes who would have once overpowered him.
Sasuke's recent showing is different from Zoro but still impressive. In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Sasuke confronts Code's forces. The manga reveals Sasuke managed to slice Code's eye with his sword during the battle, showing that he can hurt this new threat. He then ordered Boruto to escape and saved Sarada, showing great situational awareness. However, Sasuke ultimately was transformed into a Divine Tree or essentially taken out of the fight . While the details are horrific for our fans, it simply means Sasuke took serious damage from Code's attack. In raw terms, Sasuke can unleash powerful jutsu and use his legendary Rinnegan, but in this arc he ends up heavily injured (worse than Zoro, who wasn't injured at all).
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Zoro's Edge:
He is physically stronger and tougher right now. He fought his several old foes on Egghead and came out with no injuries.
Sasuke's Edge:
He has versatile ninjutsu and eyes (Rinnegan/Sharingan), shown by wounding Code. But this arc shows his durability lagging, being turned into a Divine Tree shows he was overpowered in that fight.
Strategy, intelligence and character growth
Beyond muscles, Zoro and Sasuke have different approaches. Zoro is often straightforward – slicing first and thinking later – but he's also grown more aware. For example, during Egghead he calmly blocked a sudden Seraphim attack on an ally, protecting his friends . He also negotiated with scientific allies when needed (as when he demanded answers from Vegapunk). His battles show improved battle IQ: he paused and thought about his opponents' abilities (like noting the Hawk Seraphim had a Devil Fruit power) during fights .
Sasuke, on the other hand, is a born strategist. In Two Blue Vortex he trains Boruto to be cautious – even warning him not to fight Code head-on with Uchiha-style moves, knowing Code can adapt if he absorbs power. Sasuke immediately grasps Code's threat level, recognizing Code is stronger than Jigen but weaker than Isshiki (critical Naruto villains) . This foresight lets him sacrifice himself smartly: he cuts the enemy's eye and tells Boruto to run, rather than waste time on a stalemate. In short, Sasuke's tactical mind shines – he reads foes quickly and sacrifices for the greater plan.
Both characters have also evolved personally. Zoro's journey from a brash pirate to Egghead shows maturity – he's learned patience (waiting to negotiate) and pushed his limits since Wano. As one recap notes, Zoro 'remained unscathed after his battle at Egghead,' a sign of how far he's come after his Wano hardships . Sasuke's arc has turned him from a lone avenger into a mentor figure. He hesitated to train Boruto at first (due to manipulated memories ), but ultimately embraces the duty. His final act – sacrificing himself to save his student – highlights a selfless side we hadn't seen earlier. Boruto inheriting Sasuke's sword symbolizes passing the torch.
Zoro's Growth:
He's steadily climbed in strength. Coming out of Wano and Egghead, he's more powerful and disciplined.
Sasuke's Growth:
He's gone from rogue ninja to team mentor. His willingness to give his life for Boruto and Sarada is a huge evolution from earlier days, even as it leaves fans anxious about his fate.
Who's the strongest?
Ultimately, Zoro currently has the upper hand in brute strength and stamina. His Egghead feats (vanquishing Kaku, Sentomaru's Hawks, etc. and even matching an Elder) make him look almost unstoppable. Sasuke is unquestionably powerful in other ways, but in the Two Blue Vortex arc he was taken down by the enemy. That said, Sasuke's versatility and intellect mean he can't be counted out. He injured Code when it mattered and has the tactical edge of a veteran shinobi.
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Key Points:
Combat:
Zoro's sword strikes dealt crushing damage to powerful foes, while Sasuke's jutsu cut Code's eye (a significant wound) before Sasuke fell.
Durability:
Zoro was not hurt at all by Egghead battles. Sasuke was fatally injured (turned into a Divine Tree) in chapter 5.
Strategy:
Zoro fights head-on but has learned caution (e.g. blocking surprise attacks). Sasuke is a seasoned tactician, training Boruto and predicting enemy moves.
Evolution:
Zoro's strength and confidence have steadily grown since Wano. Sasuke has evolved into a protector/teacher – ultimately showing heroic self-sacrifice for Boruto and Sarada.
Final Verdict:
If raw power and durability decide it, Zoro looks stronger right now – he cruises through Egghead undefeated. But Sasuke's blend of intelligence, eye powers and ninja skills still make him a top contender in any battle. For casual fans and newcomers, the answer might be 'it's complicated.' Both heroes shine in different ways: Zoro as the unstoppable swordsman, Sasuke as the clever shinobi. As the manga arcs continue, fans will surely debate the clash of these titans – but for now, Zoro seems to have the edge in sheer might, while Sasuke remains the master tactician waiting for his next move.
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