As fans eagerly await the next chapter of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda has finally revealed the untold story of Shanks and his connection to the world of pirates. Taking place 40 years before the main story, a wedding ceremony between Garling Figarland, the King of God Valley, and Im Sama, the ruler of the One Piece universe, sets off a chain of events that will shape the future.
According to Oda Sensei’s hints, two years after the God Valley Incident, a child with red hair, a descendant of Figarland, is born. This child is none other than Shanks, who would later be discovered by Gol D. Roger on Lodestar Island.
However, Im Sama is able to track down Shanks, as he had been intentionally abandoned by Garling Figarland, who placed the baby in a box. Garling’s actions were influenced by the chaos caused by the God Valley Incident, which turned the kingdom into a battlefield between the Navy and the pirate crew Rocks.
The question arises: is Shanks the long-lost child of Im Sama and Garling? Based on the clues provided, it is highly likely that Shanks is indeed the offspring of Im Sama and Garling Figarland. Im Sama had felt a connection to Shanks when the ruler first laid eyes on the red-haired pirate captain. However, to everyone’s surprise, Im Sama initially sought to kill Shanks, mistaking him for a member of the D Clan and the reincarnation of Joy Boy. This conclusion is drawn from the similarity between Shanks’ straw hat and the ones owned by Roger and Joy Boy.
Im Sama then specifically orders the Gorosei to invite Shanks to Marijoa. During their meeting, Im Sama observes Shanks from a distance. However, the undeniable bond between mother and child leads Im Sama to realize that Akagami is the child she has been searching for. Although the truth of Shanks’ parentage has been hinted at in the main story of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda has kept this mystery concealed, leading fans to speculate that Shanks may be a spy for the World Government. After all, Shanks is the only pirate who can freely enter and exit the Castle of Pages, where the Gorosei and Im Sama reside. Shanks also has the ability to halt the war at Marineford, leaving even Akainu and the two Admirals speechless. Marines and Warlords alike could only stand aside as Shanks declared, “I have come to stop this war! For those who are unsatisfied with fighting, step forward, and I will take care of all of you.” The atmosphere fell silent, with former Fleet Admiral Sengoku choosing to follow Shanks’ advice, ultimately leading to the end of the war.
Based on all these clues, it seems that the Marines, along with all the factions and kingdoms under the rule of the World Government, are aware of Shanks’ secret. This revelation confirms that Shanks is indeed the child of Im Sama and Garling, the leader of the Holy Knights.
Now, the question remains: will Shanks exploit his “special status” as Im Sama’s child? Or will he become the forefront figure in battling against the World Government in the Final Saga?
As fans eagerly anticipate the next chapters of One Piece, the untold story of Shanks promises to provide a thrilling twist to the ongoing narrative. Please note that some aspects of this article are purely theory and intended for entertainment purposes only, without the intention of modifying or altering Eiichiro Oda’s original One Piece story.
