One Piece: Oda Has Already Revealed Shanks’s Ancestor, And It Is A Legendary Pirate

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This article contains spoilers for One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

As a dedicated One Piece fan, I’ve eagerly awaited the commencement of the grand finale, knowing full well that Red Haired Shanks plays a pivotal role in this epic tale. It’s no secret among us fans that Shanks is not just another character; he’s a cornerstone of the entire One Piece plot. In fact, even the creator himself, Oda, has underlined Shanks as a character of paramount significance, his influence rivaling that of Luffy.

Ever since the Final Arc of “One Piece” commenced, fans have gleaned a fair amount of information regarding Shanks. Though most aspects about him are yet to be fully unveiled, Oda has disclosed some intriguing details, including why Shanks sacrificed his left arm to safeguard Luffy at the story’s onset. For those paying close attention, Oda has also subtly suggested there may have been an ancestor of Shanks who dwelled in antiquity during the Void Century. This enigmatic figure was similarly formidable, much like Shanks himself.

Shanks Is From The Figarland Family in One Piece

  • Shanks Is Shamrock’s Twin Brother
  • The Figarland Family Is One Of The Founding 20

Initially, it’s crucial for fans to remember that Redhaired Shanks hails from the Figarland family, contrary to the previous belief that he belonged to the Celestial Dragon lineage. In fact, before the release of Film Red, many fans had already speculated that Shanks was born into a noble family.

Akagami’s daughter? Does she belong to the Figarland Family as well? — Five Elders

It turns out to be accurate, and it has been verified that Shanks is indeed the younger twin brother of Saint Shamrock Figarland, born to Saint Garling Figarland. The Figarland family, influential within the Holy Land of Marijoa, have held significant positions in the Holy Knights for a considerable period. Notably, Garling was Imu’s initial choice to succeed Saturn. This suggests that they hold substantial power, as recently hinted at by Oda in a Q&A with regards to their immense strength.

Garling is strong. There’s a *reason* behind his strength. — Eiichiro Oda

Oda Drew A Red-Haired Main Character Before One Piece Began

Oda’s Character Could Be Shanks’s Ancestor

It’s worth noting that when we talk about Shanks, his mastery of Haki, a powerful technique in the One Piece universe, stands out. Generally, Marines aren’t known for their proficiency in Haki because it involves spiritual strength, and Conqueror’s Haki even requires a strong sense of kingly ambition. However, Shanks shows exceptional skill in this area. This suggests that his family might have a high level of expertise in the art of using Haki.

It’s worth noting that the forebears of Shanks, a character from the popular series “One Piece,” could potentially have been formidable pirates. To understand this, let’s delve into Oda’s early sketches of his characters, many of whom would later appear in the manga. Among the initial three characters he drew was a boy resembling Luffy, a man with red hair and an eyepatch, and a girl with brown hair.

The Figarland Family Could’ve Betrayed Joy Boy

Specifically, the man with red hair could have served as the foundation for the creation of the character Shanks, effectively making him a potential forerunner of Shanks.. Some fans may overlook him as unimportant, but creator Oda has already integrated Ryuma from the One Piece Monsters story into his narrative.

More recently, Oda disclosed that a character from his one-shot titled WANTED, known as Gill Buster, has been incorporated into One Piece as well, where he is a part of the Rocks Pirates. This man with red hair and an eye patch might just be the first Figarland, potentially a pirate who later aligned himself with the World Government, much like how Lily allied with Joy Boy.

In approximately two weeks, the next chapter of One Piece (Chapter 1158) will be released. Typically, new chapters are published on Sundays. For our Japanese readers, the manga releases at midnight JST on Monday. However, most international fans can expect to read it on August 31st. The official global release date for One Piece Chapter 1158 is set for August 31, 2025. Excitingly, you can access this chapter for free on the Manga Plus platform!

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2025-08-20 23:10