One Piece fans have been eagerly waiting for 25 years to uncover the identity of the first person to defeat the strongest man in the world, Shirohige. The recent chapter of One Piece 1087 reveals that the man in question was none other than Shanks’ father. It begs the question, how strong is Shanks’ father, and when did he fight against Shirohige? Let’s take a closer look at One Piece 1087 to find out.
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece manga, has dropped hints long before the introduction of Gorosei and Holy Knight. The person who managed to inflict an injury on Shirohige was Saint Garling Figarland, Shanks’ father. The confirmation comes from Shirohige himself, who commented on how he felt pain in his old wound whenever he saw Shanks’ face on his ship before the Marineford battle.
Saint Garling Figarland was the former king of God Valley, the same island where Roger found baby Shanks. Moreover, Saint Garling Figarland is from the same family as Figarland, who helped Roger save baby Portgas D. Ace from a burning ship. During the battle of God Valley, Shirohige fought against Saint Garling Figarland, and it left Shirohige suffering from his first injury.
It is safe to assume that Shanks’ father possesses a terrifying level of power, which is why he currently serves as the leader of Im Sama’s Holy Knight special force. Fans are excited to see Oda’s depiction of the flashback of the God Valley battle, where Shanks’ father will potentially face off against Shirohige in One Piece 1087.
The revelation about Shanks’ father’s identity has opened a new window of possibility and speculation for fans. One Piece 1087 has certainly given them much to discuss and anticipate. This chapter is another example of Oda’s brilliant storytelling, always leaving his audience on the edge of their seats. It’s fair to say that One Piece keeps getting better with each chapter.
