Shanks’s Tragic Backstory: One Piece Fans Prepare to Cry

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

Summary

  • Shanks is revealed to be related to Celestial Dragons, including having a twin brother who is a Commander of the Holy Knights.
  • Shanks was found by Roger Pirates as a baby, leading to speculation about his mysterious mother and early life.
  • Fans predict Shanks’ sad backstory may involve his mother sacrificing herself to protect him from the Celestial Dragons.

The Elbaf Arc in One Piece has validated a significant fan theory: Shanks indeed has a twin brother. This twin, holding positions as a Commander of the Holy Knights and a Celestial Dragon, suggests that there is a deeper side to the red-haired pirate than initially perceived. After the official unveiling of Shanks’s twin, not much additional information was given in the subsequent chapter. As a result, fans are now left to ponder the true ties between Shanks and his family within the world of One Piece.

It’s widely thought among fans that Shanks’s past and family history in “One Piece” will undoubtedly be a sad tale. In fact, many of the series’ backstories have been heart-wrenching, contributing significantly to its somber moments. Although we might not see it soon, when Shanks’s story with his twin brother is finally unveiled, viewers should brace themselves for one of the saddest “One Piece” narratives yet.

Shanks Has Been Revealed To Be Related To The Celestial Dragons

The Pirate Was Raised By Roger

Despite limited information about Shanks’ childhood, the majority of his life as the ‘One Piece’ Emperor has been portrayed in the story. Abandoned in a chest on God Valley at the age of one, Shanks was discovered by the Roger Pirates who nurtured him for numerous years until the demise of the ‘One Piece’ Pirate King. Soon after, Shanks embarked on his journey to become a pirate, driven by his ambition to emulate the former Pirate King and establish himself as a formidable captain in his own right.

You gotta be related to that Red-Haired pirate… – Loki to Shamrock

In the latest instalment of One Piece, an intriguing revelation has surfaced: Shanks, our beloved character, is none other than the son of Figerland Garling, a Celestial Dragon and one of the Five Elders. His older twin brother, Shamrock, holds the position of Commander of the Holy Knights. This newfound information has sparked numerous fan discussions, as it seems that Shanks’ history might be deeper than initially thought. Furthermore, we know that Shanks once tried to revisit his native land but chose pirate life instead, suggesting a complex past and motivations for him.

Shanks’s Backstory Can Cover How He Ended Up In The Chest As A Baby

Shanks’s Mother Might Be Involved

  • Most Of Shanks’s Childhood Has Been Explored
  • Shanks’s Infancy In One Piece Is Still A Mystery

Initially, while much of Shank’s life has already been portrayed, there might be a significant year’s worth of untold details, potentially providing answers to numerous intriguing fan questions. For instance, the audience has been curious about how exactly Shanks came to be found in a chest on God Valley by the Roger Pirates. Furthermore, given that Shanks’s father and brother have been unveiled, many fans are eager to know the identity of his mother as well.

So far, numerous fans speculate that Shanks’s mother in One Piece could be the one who rescued him from the life of the Celestial Dragons. Many believe that placing Shanks inside a chest was a desperate move to shield him from some unknown incident related to the Celestial Dragons. It’s possible that baby Shanks incurred the wrath of Imu or one of the Five Elders for some reason, leading his mother to flee with him and conceal him.

Shanks’s Mother May Have Died A Tragic Hero

She May Have Sacrificed Herself To Save Shanks

Concurrently, numerous fans speculate that during the protection of future Emperor Shanks in “One Piece”, his mother might not have made it through the encounter. With scant proof suggesting she’s alive currently, it appears highly probable that her demise and Shanks emerging from the chest are connected somehow. Although there is no evidence to support this yet, if Shanks’s mother were to be unveiled, it could shed light on his character traits.

In my observation, there was a brief instance where he visited the sacred lands, yet it appears that he prefers the grime and chaos of the underworld, much like Shamrock was stating about Shanks.

Though the remaining span of time in Shanks’s backstory might not be extensive given that One Piece is in its final saga, these segments could potentially unveil some of the saddest episodes from his life so far. His infancy was shrouded in mystery and his mother might turn out to be a tragic figure, hinting at a heartrending narrative for Shanks. Yet, fans may need to exercise patience before they get to witness the complete history of this character, who is also known as the Emperor of the One Piece world.

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2025-02-04 20:04