One Piece: Is Shamrock Figarland Bonney’s Long-Lost Father?

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf arc.

Summary

  • Bonney’s biological father may be Shamrock Figarland due to timeline alignment of events and family connections.
  • Shamrock’s past actions, such as Ginny’s kidnapping, indicate a potential confrontation with Bonney in the Elbaf arc.
  • Oda cleverly hints at a connection between Shamrock and Bonney that may play a significant role in future story developments.

In the grand finale of “One Piece,” also known as The Final Saga, we witness the most formidable group of pirates, the Worst Generation, stepping into the limelight. Fans have been thrilled to see this new generation of powerful pirates carve their own paths. Among them, one character who has always intrigued fans and deserved more attention is none other than Jewelry Bonney. Despite being largely absent from the main narrative, Bonney finally came into her own during The Final Saga, starting with Egghead Island.

In this storyline, readers gained insights into Bonney’s complete background, including her relationship with Kuma and the Celestial Dragons, as skillfully developed by Oda. However, there are lingering questions about Bonney’s past that remain unanswered. Specifically, who is Bonney’s true father biologically, and why did he abduct Ginny? As of now, these mysteries have not been resolved in the narrative, but it’s possible that the answers may be hinted at within what has already been presented to readers.

Bonney’s Past And Ginny’s Kidnapping

  • Bonney Was Born In Marijoa After Ginny was Kidnapped
  • Ginny and Bonney Managed To Leave Marijoa After Being Discarded

In the “Egghead Island” saga of “One Piece”, characters like Bonney and Kuma experienced significant growth. The narrative delved deeply into their personal lives, uncovering truths about them individually. For instance, fans understand that Bonney views Kuma as her father, a sentiment echoed by Kuma himself given his actions towards her. Indeed, one can hardly imagine a more fitting parent for Jewelry Bonney. However, the storyline makes it clear that Bonney’s biological father is not Kuma.

Dragon-san! It’s Ginny. She’s been kidnapped by a Celestial Dragon! — Revolutionary Army members

In the narrative, it’s explicitly mentioned that during her leadership in the Revolutionary Army’s East Army, Ginny was kidnapped. This act went unchallenged by Dragon, leading to Ginny becoming the eighth wife of an unidentified World Noble. It’s important to note that such practices are characteristic of the Celestial Dragons, who are known for having multiple wives at their discretion, often abducting those they desire, and forcing them into marriage in Marijoa. Unfortunately, Ginny fell victim to this cruel tradition when she was taken against her will to Marijoa for a forced union with a Celestial Dragon.

For quite some time, followers assumed that Saturn was Bonney’s father and the abductor of Ginny. However, this theory has been debunked, as Saturn stated himself that Ginny was intended to be the 8th wife of another Celestial Dragon. Given that Bonney has a Celestial Dragon parent and this aspect isn’t significant in the plot is highly unlikely. It’s something that Oda will likely address in the future, so fans should definitely stay tuned.

Why Shamrock Figarland Could Be Bonney’s Father

Bonney And Shamrock Share A Lot Of Similarities

The possibility that Bonney’s biological father could be Shamrock Figarland, as suggested by some readers, might initially appear far-fetched, but it holds merit. Evidence pointing to this theory is subtly woven into the story by the author himself. For instance, the creator, Oda, has produced artwork featuring gender-bent characters from the Worst Generation, and naturally, Bonney was included in this series. Interestingly, her depiction bears a striking resemblance to one specific character – Red-Haired Shanks. At the time, this similarity was merely seen as a coincidence since there was no reason to believe that Shanks could have any connection with Bonney. Even when Egghead disclosed that Bonney had Celestial Dragon lineage, fans didn’t suspect Shanks for valid reasons. Firstly, Shanks is not an active member of the Celestial Dragons, and secondly, he is a benevolent man who wouldn’t force someone into marriage or parenthood against their will. Thus, this idea was largely dismissed, as it should have been. Garling was another individual fans considered, but there was a significant age gap between them.

No matter what the world says about you, I know my papa is the kindest! — Bonney to Kuma

In the Elbaf arc of One Piece, fans discovered another Figarland family member: Shamrock Figarland, who is revealed to be Elder Brother of Red Haired Shanks. Since Shanks and Shamrock are twins, it raises a possibility that he could be Bonney’s biological father. While this theory may seem speculative at first glance, if we consider the timelines, the pieces fit together quite neatly.

14 years ago in the One Piece timeline, I observed that Ginny was captured when she was 37 years old. At that time, her captor, Shamrock Figarland, would have been approximately 25 years old. It’s plausible that Ginny, as a powerful commander of the East Army of the Revolutionary Army, could have caught Shamrock’s eye and even won his heart.

It’s also important to note that the timeline suggests that Ginny was 39 years old at the time of her death, which aligns perfectly with Bonney being born 12 years ago, making Shamrock 27 at the time. This means that if Shamrock is indeed Bonney’s father, as the timelines suggest, then he would be 39 now, just like his twin brother Shanks.

In summary, while speculation, the evidence seems to point towards Shamrock Figarland being a strong contender for Bonney’s true father.

What This Sets Up For The Elbaf Arc Of One Piece

Shamrock And Bonney Could Confront Each Other

Initially, it may appear that Oda subtly inserted this detail into the story for enthusiasts to spot, yet without it influencing the main plotline. However, in the case of Shamrock kidnapping Ginny, it turns out to be a significant development in the Elbaf arc within One Piece. Currently, both Shamrock and Bonney are in Elbaf. Originally, Shamrock aimed to seize control of Elbaf by recruiting Loki into the Holy Knights, but he was unsuccessful. Consequently, he’s altered his approach to achieving his goal.

Currently, Shamrock intends to abduct children from Elbaf for potential use as hostages in upcoming conflicts. Interestingly, Bonney, a 12-year-old character, is also a child in the story. Could it be that the author, Oda, is hinting at Bonney’s biological father potentially abducting her, similar to what happened to her mother? This scenario seems plausible. Additionally, there might come a time when Bonney learns that Shamrock was responsible for tearing apart her real family, which could lead to thrilling developments in the upcoming arc of the story.

Fans can access and read One Piece for free through Viz Media’s Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The upcoming chapter, One Piece Chapter 1139, is scheduled to release on February 9, 2025.

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2025-02-07 02:04