This article contains spoilers for the Elbaf Arc of One Piece.
Overview
- Shanks has been confirmed to have a twin brother who is a Celestial Dragon and a Commander of the Holy Knights.
- Found by the Roger Pirates as an infant, Shanks’s early life raises questions about his mother.
- Speculation abounds that Shanks’s backstory could involve his mother sacrificing herself to shield him from the Celestial Dragons.
The recent developments in One Piece‘s Elbaf Arc have confirmed a major fan theory: Shanks is revealed to have a twin brother who holds a significant position as a Commander in the Holy Knights and is related to the Celestial Dragons. This revelation heightens intrigue around Shanks’s enigmatic character and his familial ties, prompting fresh speculation about his origins.
Fans generally share a consensus that Shanks’s backstory is likely to be heart-wrenching. The narrative typically presents poignant and tragic histories, and Shanks’s upcoming backstory is expected to resonate deeply with the audience, potentially ranking among the most poignant in One Piece history.
Shanks’s Connection to the Celestial Dragons
Raised by Roger
Shanks’s early life remains somewhat obscured; however, it is established that the Roger Pirates discovered him as a one-year-old in a chest on God Valley. They subsequently raised him until the legendary Pirate King’s demise. This formative experience undoubtedly influenced Shanks’s aspirations of becoming a captain and following in Roger’s footsteps.
“You gotta be related to that Red-Haired pirate…” – Loki to Shamrock
In a groundbreaking twist, it has been disclosed that Shanks is the son of Figerland Garling, a Celestial Dragon who is presently one of the Five Elders. Shanks also has a twin brother named Shamrock, who commands the Holy Knights. This new information leads fans to ponder how their familial connections may shape Shanks’s narrative going forward.
The Mystery of His Infancy
The Role of Shanks’s Mother
- Shanks’s childhood has been heavily covered in the narrative.
- His infancy, however, remains largely unexplored.
While much of Shanks’s life has been shared with the audience, the period between his birth and the God Valley Incident still holds many secrets. The core question remains: how did Shanks end up in a chest at God Valley? Moreover, curiosity surrounding his mother’s identity has intensified following the revelations about his father and twin brother.
Speculation suggests that Shanks’s mother could be the figure that saved him from a life dictated by the Celestial Dragons. Many believe that placing baby Shanks in the chest may have been a desperate measure to protect him from certain threats posed by his noble lineage—perhaps even from Imu or one of the Five Elders.
The Tragic Fate of Shanks’s Mother
Sacrifice for Protection
Many fans theorize that Shanks’s mother might not have survived the ordeal of protecting her son. The connections between her disappearance and Shanks’s appearance in the chest are tantalizingly mysterious. Although no concrete evidence of her survival exists, her potential loss could significantly deepen our understanding of Shanks’s character.
“He returned to the Holy Lands once, but he seems to prefer the filth of the lower world…” – Shamrock on Shanks
As One Piece approaches its Final Saga, there are only a few narratives left to unfold. Consequently, the exploration of Shanks’s backstory could deliver some of the most poignant moments in the series. Given the unresolved mysteries surrounding his infancy and the potential heroism of his mother, fans are bracing for a deeply moving saga—although they may need to exercise patience before these stories fully unravel.
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