As the latest One Piece 1087 episode reveals, the enigmatic father of Shanks, Saint Garling Figarland, has finally made his appearance. However, the episode has also uncovered a dark side to the Figarland family, as they were the ones who abandoned Shanks on God Valley as an infant. This has led to questions about who Saint Garling Figarland really is and why he would discard his own child.
Recently, Eiichiro Oda has been dropping hints about the Figarland family in the story. First mentioned by the Five Gorosei when they discussed Uta, Shanks’ child, they claimed that Uta is a member of the Figarland family. Clearly, if the name were not important or special, the Gorosei would not have mentioned it.
It is also known that Uta was discovered in a treasure chest by Shanks. But, who else was found in that chest? Well, it was none other than Shanks himself, who was found 38 years ago on God Valley. Thus, it seems likely that the reason Oda has recently highlighted the Figarland name is because it is tied to the final saga of One Piece, involving Shanks.
Moreover, with Shanks’ status as a respected figure with special privileges to meet the Gorosei, it is inferred that Holy Knight leader, Saint Garling Figarland, is indeed Shanks’ father. However, it also brings the question of why Shanks was abandoned by his own father, who is still alive and currently holds a high position.
It is suggested that during the Rock D Xebec group’s attack on God Valley 38 years ago, Saint Garling Figarland may have been close to death, and so Shanks was put in the treasure chest to save him and continue the Figarland bloodline. Yet, this is not the case, as the recent episode proves that Saint Garling is alive and is still the Holy Knight leader, which adds a layer of internal conflict within the Figarland family.
Despite being a member of the Figarland family, Shanks has always been a force for good, helping with world order by stopping Kaido from joining the Marineford War. However, as more details about his family are revealed, it seems that Shanks’ father has a dark past that he is keeping hidden.
In conclusion, the latest One Piece episode has finally revealed the mysterious father of Shanks, Saint Garling Figarland. The Figarland family has been hinted at for some time, and with their history being exposed, it remains to be seen what will come next for Shanks and the Figarland family.
