How does Cloud have the Buster Sword If Zack is alive?

Cloud has the Buster Sword because in the Final Fantasy VII Remake continuity (where Zack lives in a new timeline), the original timeline where Zack died still happened, allowing him to pass the sword to a young Cloud before his death, establishing the main story's foundation before the timelines diverge. Zack's survival in Rebirth's alternate reality creates a split, but in Cloud's reality, Zack still died, making Cloud his "living legacy" and the sword's rightful owner.

How did Cloud get the Buster Sword?

Cloud got the Buster Sword from his friend, Zack Fair, who passed it to him as he was dying, telling Cloud to be his living legacy, with Cloud then taking it to Midgar, though Cloud's own memories are muddled, and he believes he earned it as a SOLDIER, not realizing its true origin. The sword originally belonged to Angeal Hewley, a first-class SOLDIER and Zack's mentor, who gave it to Zack, symbolizing honor and dreams.
 

Why does Zack have the same sword as Cloud?

Passed down to zack and then given to cloud. Nick Pickles Horner no the buster sword was passed to Zack from Angeal and cloud inherited it from Zack. Aerith was a sheltered child. She never met SOLDIER 1st class people until Zack.

How is Cloud so strong if he isn't a soldier?

Because he still underwent the soldier creation procedure after Nibelheim. He's not officially Soldier, because he never formally served as a Soldier for Shinra, but he's technically a soldier because of the procedure. That procedure gave him his strength and endurance.

How does Zack get the Buster Sword?

Due to SOLDIER cell degradation, Angeal eventually became Angeal Penance, which Zack defeated. An indebted and mortally wounded Angeal reverted to his human form once defeated by Zack and passed on the buster sword—the symbolic embodiment of his dreams and honor—to him before fading into the lifestream.

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What is Cloud's mental illness?

After Tifa confronts him following the disappearance of Denzel and Marlene, it is revealed that he also suffers from the effects of Geostigma, and he responds that he is unfit to protect his friends and new family.

Why is Asta's sword so dull?

Asta's swords are dull because they're imbued with Anti-Magic, which negates magic and turns them into blunt instruments when used on non-magical things, focusing on blunt force rather than sharp cuts; they look rusty and old due to the corrupted nature of the demon grimoire and the constant anti-magic flow, but they can still cut magic with their edges and their tips can cause minor wounds, acting more like heavy hammers or clubs for physical attacks, notes IMDb, Reddit, Reddit, Reddit, YouTube.
 

Who is Cloud canonically in love with?

Cloud's canon love interest is a heavily debated topic, but official sources and recent remakes increasingly point towards Tifa Lockhart, emphasizing their deep, lifelong bond and shared past, though Aerith Gainsborough's connection remains central, with developer commentary suggesting Tifa's relationship is the one that truly helps Cloud find himself and achieve resolution, especially in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth and Advent Children. 

Are all SOLDIERs injected with Jenova cells?

Yes, all members of Shinra's elite SOLDIER program, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class, receive injections of Jenova cells along with Mako exposure to gain their superhuman abilities, which is why they often have green eyes and are mentally strong enough to handle the process; the difference with Cloud is that Hojo implanted his cells after the Nibelheim incident, causing his mental instability and making him susceptible to Sephiroth's influence, unlike the regular SOLDIERs who get the cells during training. 

Why does Cloud pretend to be Zack?

Cloud acts like Zack because after trauma and Mako poisoning from Shinra experiments, Jenova cells in his body copied Zack Fair's memories, personality, and mannerisms, creating a false persona where Cloud placed himself in Zack's role as a 1st Class SOLDIER, leading to his aloof, tough attitude and headaches when memories conflicted. He adopted Zack's bravado and skills (like the Buster Sword) as a coping mechanism and wish fulfillment, but it was a fractured identity hiding his true, less confident self. 

Who is Cloud and Tifa's son?

In Advent Children Denzel is Cloud and Tifa's figurative son that is his role in their lives and the story, his design especially the hair is what you'd expect of their child. At one point,perhaps Denzel was their literal son as well.

Why do clouds forget about Zack?

Zack died in the weeks leading up to Final Fantasy VII's opening, sacrificing himself to protect Cloud from Shinra's army after they escaped from imprisonment; a mentally shaken Cloud's memories of the events were heavily affected, and he forgot Zack entirely.

Why is Sephiroth's sword so big?

Sephiroth's sword, the Masamune, is so long for dramatic effect, symbolizing his immense power and creating a cool visual contrast with Cloud's Buster Sword, inspired by historical rivalries like Sasaki Kojiro's long blade, but its size is intentionally inconsistent as it's magically "organic" and can stretch or shrink to fit the scene in different games and media.
 

Why did Aerith tell Cloud not to look up?

They don't bump into him, but Aerith calls the world her “dream,” where she apparently is going on one last date before her inevitable death. However, before the two of them leave the house, Aerith makes Cloud promise not to look up at the sky, because she's “pretty sure” he won't like what he will see.

Can Cloud beat Sephiroth by himself?

Only Cloud has the willpower and strength to beat Sephiroth. This is partly why Sephiroth is so focused on Cloud. He is a true rival and threat to him and Sepiroth is not used to that. Jonathan Pedersen Point for Point, this is exactly the case of how & why this happened with Cloud & Sephiroth.

What is Cloud's ultimate weapon?

Therefore, it's kind of a double-edged sword--you'll want to use them, but only with Materia that's been mastered. Cloud:Ultima Weapon. Cloud can obtain his ultimate weapon, the Ultima WEAPON, by destroying Ultimate WEAPON.

Why does Jenova have no head?

The only part sephiroth took was the head, which is why it's headless in shinra hq. The rest of the body was transported there while the town was rebuilt. Jenova is missing her head. Sephiroth was carrying it when he got thrown into the lifestream.

Is Barret a racist character?

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What is Jenova's true form?

Jenova's true form is ambiguous because it's a shapeshifting alien lifeform, but its most complete manifestation is Jenova Synthesis, a monstrous amalgamation seen in the final battle, representing the reunion of its cells. In its dormant state, it appears as a humanoid female (the "Cetra"), but its core nature is a parasitic cosmic entity whose "true form" might be formless or ever-changing, acting as a virus that infects worlds, as hinted by its inspiration from The Thing.
 

What breast size is Tifa?

Tifa Lockhart's official bra size, according to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Material Ultimania book, is a Japanese G70, which roughly translates to a US size of 32DDD (or 32F), though the developers used a padded G70 on a model for character design reference to achieve her look in the game. Her measurements have been a point of discussion, with some fans noting the game's physics and costume design. 

Why is Aerith so flirty with Cloud?

Like in 1997, Aerith admits that she was first drawn to Cloud because he reminded her of her first love, Zack, but indicates now that Cloud is the one she wants to be with.

Is Cloud Tifa or Aerith canon?

Cloud & Tifa are Canon in The OG, The Remake and Rebirth. Play the game the right way and you will see. Now tell me 1 scene from each game that says Cloud and Aerith are a romantically involved couple. You can't!!

Why is Asta's grimoire so special?

Asta's grimoire is special because it's a rare five-leaf clover grimoire, originally Licht's four-leaf one, which gained a fifth leaf due to despair and was inhabited by the Anti-Magic Devil, Liebe; this corrupts it, giving Asta the power to wield Anti-Magic, allowing him to nullify all magic, a unique ability since most mages rely on mana, and making him the only person capable of using its powerful, magic-canceling swords.
 

Did Tanjiro get the 300 year old sword?

Yes, Tanjiro gets a legendary 300-year-old sword after destroying the Yoriichi Type Zero training doll in the Swordsmith Village arc; it belonged to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the first Sun Breathing user, and after Haganezuka restores it, it becomes his powerful new blade, famously paired with Rengoku's flame-patterned guard.
 

What rank is Asta now?

Asta is a First Class Senior Magic Knight, a high rank equivalent to a Vice-Captain, and also serves as the Vice-Captain of the Black Bulls squad, having earned his spot through immense power and loyalty, even if his lack of magic initially made his promotion slower than others like Yuno. He also temporarily became a Royal Knight and is recognized as an Arcane Stage Mage, indicating exceptional ability beyond standard ranks.