@MiyamotoMusashi:
Oda assimilating the traditional samurai fights in OP version, similarly to how he did it with Zoro vs Ryuuma.
So yeah, Zatoichi with extra moves is fine since we do not know and understand about the techniques anyway, but he brings everything else to the table (personality, cane, appearance, behavior), a half dinosaur feels out of place in that, at least that´s my sentiment.
With Oda really pushing Zoro as a Ronin/Vagabond type dude, and the emphasis on swords and samurai ethics, i think it leads to him fighting an opponent who fits exactly that, might be totally wrong though and Oda does not care about it.
Yeah fair enough. I would agree if there would be someone to fit the description apart from Kyoshiro, but it's looking pretty dry at the Samurai front (lookwise and concerning ethics).
As for King's samurai aesthetic, or lack of, I don't know. Oda could still go the traditional route even with him being half Dinosaur, considering that he belongs to a special race. In another thread someone noted that he might be a Tengu or a Karura
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Or if he isn't, then his devil fruit might simply complete the general impression. Like the wings and the fire collar are due to his heritage, while the Ancient Zoan gives him the beak.
Similiar to Kawamatsu, who isn't really a Kappa, but a Kappa-looking fishman.
You still wouldn't get the stereotypical samurai aesthetic down, but there is room for a Yokai theme mixed with samurai-style swordsmanship.
@LordEnel:
I would be annoying if zoro beats king of the bat while luffy climbed the power ladder slowly.
Well, Luffy defeated three opponents in a row that were considered to be on his level, with medium difficulty. He learned a few tricks against Doflamingo, Cracker and Katakuri, but ultimately it's like he said back in Dressrosa: He's beating this type of oppponent all the time. Various Shichibukai, Government Elite agents, pirate top commanders. That's his game at this point.
Zoro beating King wouldn't be as "easy" as Luffy beating Katakuri. It would be an insane uphill battle, similiar to Zoro vs. Mr. 1.
It's true that there is a lot of competition out there (mainly Kid and Law), but Zoro's reputation in the world is an integral part of his character and role in the crew. And he is part of the Worst Generation after all.