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The Legend Behind the Blade Some swords are famous because of who wields them. Others are famous because of what they've survived. In One Piece, Shusui is a black-bladed katana once belonging to Ryuma, a legendary samurai said to have slain a dragon. Centuries later, it was claimed by Roronoa Zoro after a duel in the Thriller Bark arc — becoming one of the most recognizable blades in the series for its dark hamon and unusual weight. Real katana grading works the same way fiction borrows from it: age, forging technique, and provenance all shape a blade's reputation. It's part of why sword collecting has endured for centuries — every blade carries a story, whether it's steel that saw real battle or steel that inspired a legend.
