As a fan of the One Piece series, we all know that Luffy will fight Shanks and return his straw hat to him in One Piece 1086. However, recent clues from Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, suggest that there may be something surprising in store when the two meet. In this article, we’ll explore what to expect when Luffy and Shanks meet and what it means for the future of the series.
Luffy has always intended to return his straw hat to Shanks, as he expressed long before One Piece 1086. Additionally, in chapter 697, he planned to defeat all Yonkou, including Shanks, to achieve his ultimate goal. It’s worth noting that, when he was a child, Luffy had a dream of surpassing the pirate “Akagami no Shanks,” or “Red-Haired Shanks”. However, Shanks is one of the most powerful characters in the One Piece series, even taking out Kid in a single blow. Most fans believe that Luffy’s current strength, in the form of Gear 5 or Awakening Nika mode, may not be enough to take on Shanks.
It’s likely that Luffy’s meeting with Shanks will not just be a regular fight. Instead, it may be an opportunity for Luffy to learn from and be mentored by Shanks in using Haki. As Kaido explained, Haki is the source of the strongest power in the world of One Piece. No devil fruit can match someone with such strong Haki skills. This is why Roger, who didn’t have any devil fruit abilities, could conquer the entire ocean and become the Pirate King.
There are also no signs of hostility between Luffy and Shanks. Additionally, there is a father-son relationship between Yasopp and Usop in their respective pirate crews. Therefore, it’s possible that Shanks may take on a mentor role for Luffy, helping him achieve his goals and fulfill his dream as Gol D. Roger did.
In conclusion, the upcoming meeting between Luffy and Shanks in One Piece 1086 is highly anticipated among fans. It will likely be a significant event that may lead to Luffy becoming strong enough to defeat the other Yonkou and fulfill his dream. With the help of Shanks, both the character and the reader may be one step closer to uncovering the mystery of the One Piece.
