Even after 700+ episodes into one piece (just finished the Dressrosa arc) looking back on where I've come from, I still hate the fact that Kuina had to die so early. 

Zoro's backstory is still my favorite one to this day. The way everything enfolded with the promise and how they were both working to get stronger was just wholesome. Zoro didn't give a damn about her gender and saw her for her. It made get all happy because in my head I'm thinking I like where this is going, so she's going to leave the village early to chase her dream of becoming the world's greatest swordsman thanks to the help of Zoro's conviction. She'd probably leave a letter telling him that when they're older and they meet again, they'll duel once more to see who's closer to achieving their dreams. Throughout the show they'd have this back and forth dynamic, always at each others throats but deep down they love and care for each other, being fueled by that promise they made all those years ago. She'd embarrass him from time to time and he'd surprise her with how quickly his growth is.


...... But of course that's not what we got. I legitimately had to pause the series and take a walk when they just dropped the "oh yeah she's dead". All my dynamic and wholesome rivalry scenarios shattered right there. One on hand I didn't expect it, which I'm guessing which was that point. Subversion of expectations. But I still hate it. Thank you for attending my ted talk

I know it was necessary for the plot but still