As a 24-year-old female college student, I understand the importance of having a well-written and informative article, especially when it comes to anime and manga. In the Anime world, One Piece has long been one of the most popular and largest ongoing series of all time, with fans constantly speculating and theorizing about upcoming storylines and characters. In the latest chapter of One Piece 1086, Eiichiro Oda finally revealed the identities of the 9 Holy Knights, putting an end to the rumors that Shanks was a part of the group.
In a previous chapter, One Piece 1083, fans were shocked when a mysterious group called Holy Knight was introduced, with even more surprising rumors that Shanks was a member. With Shanks being a character with minimal information and rare appearances, the speculations about his connections with the Gorosei had long been a topic of discussion. Shanks was the only Yonkou to be specially invited to Mariejoa, causing him to be suspected of being a puppet for the Gorosei. The recent episode of One Piece has finally cleared his name from being connected to the Holy Knight.
As Eiichiro Oda gave a unique hint and a sneak peek into the identities of the Holy Knights in a Q&A session, fans noticed that none of the members wore clothes similar to Shanks nor had his features. It was then realized that the allegations and theories surrounding Shanks being a member of Holy Knight were unfounded as he had a different set of goals and principles from the World Government. Shanks’ loyalty towards his fellow pirates made it hard for him to be manipulated and he developed a deep sense of animosity towards the government after Gol D. Roger was executed.
In One Piece 1083, the Holy Knights were seen as an enigmatic group that operates clandestinely, since they have the same level of authority as the Gorosei, working with the same goal of following Im Sama’s orders. While the Gorosei deals with the balance of powers among the pirates and has a larger presence, the Holy Knight is more of a secretive and assassin-like organization that carries out Im Sama’s bidding without arousing suspicion. Their activities include the execution of eight revolting kingdoms that refused to pay the tribute to the World Government.
It is speculated that the Holy Knights are powerful devil fruit users, given that they can destroy entire kingdoms solely within one operation. Although it is yet to be confirmed, the possibility that members of the Holy Knight possess unique abilities is thrilling, and fans are eagerly anticipating Oda Sensei’s upcoming revelations about the group.
In conclusion, One Piece 1086 has cleared the long-standing rumors surrounding Shanks and his participation in the Holy Knight. Shanks’ principles and history with his crew make him unsuitable for such an organization, and there is a higher possibility that he is a pawn for a grander scheme involving Im Sama and the Gorosei. The world of One Piece is full of mystery, and as we uncover more of its secrets, we cannot help but be excited about the surprises that showrunner Eiichiro Oda has in store.
