How One Family’s Swords Shape One Piece’s Greatest Mysteries

Summary

  • The Figarland family is potentially the most powerful, with Shanks, his brother Shamrock, and father Garling all wielding legendary swords.
  • Shanks’ sword, Gryphon, is likely a Supreme Grade Blade with unique abilities, such as potential Zoan Devil Fruit powers.
  • Shamrock’s sword Cerberus may be a Supreme Grade Black Blade with terrifying abilities, possibly linked to the Cerberus Devil Fruit.

The Elbaf arc from “One Piece” has been almost as surprising as Egghead Island, with many significant revelations being unveiled, despite the storyline still being at its early stages. One of these major disclosures happened in Chapter 1138, where it was finally confirmed that St. Figarland Shamrock exists – a character long suspected to be the ‘evil twin’ of Shanks and the son of Garling. This also implies that Shanks is indeed a Celestial being.

In the world of “One Piece,” it’s plausible that the trio of characters could make the Figarland family the most influential, given Shanks’ renowned strength, and speculations about the power of his presumed brother and father. However, a detail that seems to have been overlooked pertains to their swords, as each character is depicted with a unique, incredibly potent blade, hinting at extraordinary abilities. Let’s delve into what these potential powers might be.

The Blades Of The Figarland Family

The Legendary Swords

In the world of One Piece, it’s clear that the Figarland family is currently the most powerful, with only the Monkey family potentially rivaling them, though the true might of Dragon remains uncertain. At present, Shanks boasts the strongest Advanced Conqueror’s Haki globally; his power was so great it could restrain a Marine Admiral from afar. It’s logical to infer that Garling and Shamrock’s Conqueror’s Haki are comparable given their roles as an Elder and Commander of the God’s Knights, respectively.

Additionally, the enigmatic nature of their blades might suggest their potency as well. All three members of the Figarland family favor long sabers as their preferred weapons, and it is plausible that Shanks obtained his when he went to Marijoa as a traditionally passed-down Figarland artifact, presented to each member. These swords are likely Supreme Grade Weapons, and they may share a familial bond similar to their users too.

Shanks’ Gryphon Is Incredibly Powerful

A Powerful Weapon For An Emperor

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 1, “Romance Dawn – The Dawn of Adventure”
Story Arc Romance Dawn

In the universe of this franchise, Shanks is undeniably among the strongest characters, primarily because of his exceptional mastery over Advanced Conqueror’s Haki. Yet, his strength doesn’t just come from his Haki; his sword, known as Gryphon, is believed to be a Supreme Grade Blade. This extraordinary weapon was passed down through his family and has demonstrated the capability to engage in an even match with Mihawk, who wields the Supreme Grade Yoru. The name Gryphon suggests it might possess unique abilities.

Your daring actions have significantly shaped the course of our world’s destiny, for it may have brought about either positive or negative outcomes.

One time fans clearly witnessed Shanks employing the Gryphon was during the instance where he annihilated the Kid Pirates with it. Prior to attacking, Shanks assumed a form vaguely resembling Gryphon. It’s speculated that Shanks might have infused the properties of the Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Gryphon – a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit yet unseen in canon – into his sword, which may explain its destructive power.

Shamrock’s Cerberus Is Terrifying

A Deadly Sword With Unique Abilities

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 1134, “The Owl Library”
Story Arc Elbaf

Instead, it seems that Shamrock’s sword bears a striking resemblance to Shanks’. They all wield sabers with identical hilts, guards, and blade styles. What sets Shamrock’s weapon apart is the glossy black sheen running down its spine, leading many fans to speculate that it’s not just a Supreme Grade sword but also one of the rare Black Blades, thus adding to its uniqueness.

In days long past, the fearsome warriors of Elbaf ruled over the New World with an iron fist. However tough they may be, the World Government is determined to subdue them at all costs!

Shamrock’s sword is named Cerberus, and it appears to summon the legendary three-headed dog from mythology when wielded, leading some spectators to speculate that he has obtained the elusive Cerberus Devil Fruit for his blade. The sword’s abilities are downright chilling; the edge of the blade can be increased threefold in the mouth of the beast and even fired from its body, making it equally lethal as a ranged weapon. Additionally, it seems that the Cerberus summoned by the sword possesses its own consciousness and can be manipulated remotely by Shamrock.

Garling’s Sword May Have The Typhon Fruit

The Sword That Likely Scarred Whitebeard

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 1086, “The Five Elders”
Story Arc Reverie

Garling’s weapon might be the finest among those wielded by his sons, given their similar styles. As a participant in the God Valley Incident and recognized as one of the formidable fighters there, it is plausible that Garling engaged in battle with Whitebeard during this event. His mastery over Haki and the extraordinary power of his Supreme Grade Sword likely left Whitebeard with the distinctive scars he bears.

When I look at your face, it makes my scars ache. The scars I got from ‘him’…

Given the names of his sons’ swords and the naming conventions, it’s likely that Garling’s sword possesses a Devil Fruit ability similar to its status as a Supreme Grade Sword; specifically, the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Typhon. In Greek mythology, Typhon was a monstrous figure and one of the greatest threats in existence, which aligns well with Garling’s potential powers. Furthermore, Typhon is said to be the father of creatures like Cerberus and possibly Gryphon, further supporting this theory.

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2025-02-10 23:06