User blog comment:Fliu/Chapter 980: This Is Where the Fun Begins/@comment-29391896-20200525133213/@comment-108.83.222.210-20200526063227

Agreed, Luffy and Zoro are as they should be. They are individuals who seek out their goals despite the difficulty facing them. When Luffy began his journey how many people laughed at him? How many thought him weak and foolish? How many stated that he was an ignorant child, a dreamer who would never achieve anything? Too many did. Bellamy, Crocodile, Cracker, Moriah, and others have belittled his dream and his personality. Many individuals both in the fanbase and on the One Piece universe disregarded him. Despite this he has managed to move forward despite his childish traits. He does this in part because he is unlike other pirates. He does not seek to sacrifice others for his goals despite that being normal for pirates. He does not rule by fear or terrorize those who are weaker for treasure or for fun. He does not demand that his crew obey him without question or demand that they be anything less but who and what they are. He fights those who have hurt his crew or his friends and defends those he fights for in a fierce and loyal fashion. He helps his friends often asking nothing in return and stating that he is willing to help them because of his friendship or for reason that most pirates would consider foolish. Personally I find these traits rather enjoyable in a protagonist. As for Zoro he has grown as a character from when we first encountered him. When we first met him he threatened to kill Luffy if he ever got in the way of Zoro's goal. Yet in time he came to respect Luffy as his captain. After being around Luffy Zoro grew to the point that he was wiling to give up his own life and dream if necessary for Luffy and his crew. He was even willing to beg the very man he sought to one day replace for training in order to become strong enough to help his crew. Likewise all of the Strawhats have grown through their own journeys and experiences. They have become better people and have a more fulfilling existence through having met Luffy. This same thing could be said for others as well. Yes at times the antics of Luffy can annoy people both on his crew and off it. Yes at times the Strawhats seem to be utterly insane, but at the end of the day none of them ever regret their decision to join the crew. So I agree with you when I say that I find Luffy and Zoro's antics here relatable. Personally I would probably do the same thing in their position.