The sacred place that inhabited by the world government’s elites, Marijoa, has a strong defense system in the One Piece world. This impenetrable defense makes it tough for outsiders, like pirates, to enter the Holy Land of Marijoa. The only way to get into Marijoa is by causing chaos just like what the Revolutionary Army did in One Piece.
This is why, when Akagami no Shanks is seen in Marijoa, fans wonder how one of the most famous pirates can easily enter Marijoa and even have a meeting with the Five Elders of One Piece. Eiichiro Oda finally reveals the reason in the latest One Piece chapter 1087.
Turns out, the reason Shanks can freely enter and leave Marijoa is that he is part of the Figarland family. The Figarland family has a special position in the One Piece world’s government structure and is known to the Gorosei. As revealed in the Movie Red booklet, Shanks comes from the noble Figarland family.
The Figarland family has a special position in the government structure, which allowed them to be known by the Gorosei. In the booklet, it is explained that Shanks was found in a chest when Roger’s pirate group successfully overthrew Xebec’s power on Hachinosu Island. However, Shanks’ status as part of the Figarland family does not necessarily allow him to have a meeting with the Five Elders. Unless he has an important position in the Figarland family or is the leader’s successor commanding the Holy Knight forces.
This is what is revealed in One Piece 1087, the captain of the Holy Knight forces turned out to be the father of Akagami no Shanks, who is part of the Figarland Family and was introduced by Eiichiro Oda in One Piece 1086. The Holy Knight leader is an old man named Figarland Garling, with hair and beard that looks like a crescent moon. Although Figarland Garling is already very old, he is still very strong and leads the Holy Knight forces. Figarland Garling is also Shanks’ father, given their age match.
It is believed that Shanks met with his father Garling in the One Piece story after the Roger Pirates were disbanded. This is why Shanks cancelled his plan to go directly to Laugh Tale during Roger’s execution, as he had a conversation with his father, Figarland Garling.
In conclusion, Shanks can freely enter and leave Marijoa because of his status as a member of the Figarland family, which has a significant position in the government structure, and his father is the leader of the Holy Knight forces. The revelation of Shanks’ background from the Figarland family adds to One Piece’s complexity and storyline, providing readers with exciting backstories of some of the series’ characters.
