Shanks, the Red-Haired Pirates’ captain and the putative tutor of Monkey D. Luffy, has been a mystery right from the very start of “One Piece.” His intentions remain cryptic to the anime’s fans, who are very eager to learn more about him.
But, an avid “One Piece” fan, who seems to have juicy insider facts on the story production, claims Shanks will be the ultimate villain for Luffy, adding that he actually never loved or cared for him. Read on for the story.
Shanks’ true intentions
Shanks had been a mystery, but that all changed when he started making some presence in the story of “One Piece.” During the Wano arc, he offered Luffy some help and brutally took down Eustass Kid during a fight in Elbaf Village.
Despite these moves from Shanks, fans still consider his intentions unclear. They believe he remains the guiding figure just adhering to the orders of Gol D. Roger, his former captain.
However, some fans say he’s actually a malevolent villain who keeps his true intentions a secret for now.
A fan theory recently making rounds online says Shanks never really loved or cared for Luffy. The twist happens in the end, the fan, Callingthewall, said.
Callingthewall’s theory says Shanks is actually Luffy’s opponent who won’t give up on his scheming motives. Shanks has been keeping mum for most of the series, but he’s soon going to unleash this true color, the fan said.
They added that Shanks actually knew the real identity of Luffy’s Fruit and was just waiting for the anime’s hero to unlock its full potential.
It is Shanks’ cover-up to save Luffy from the dangers looming before him.
Luffy’s final opponent
Following those lines of thought, it can be concluded that Shanks will be the final villain of Eiichiro Oda’s phenomenal series. It won’t just alter the narrative, but it will also be the biggest betrayal in “One Piece.” This is even harder because Luffy considers Shanks not only his mentor but also his friend.
But eagle-eyed fans know that a Shanks vs. Luffy battle can happen, only that the intent behind it must be made clear first.
“… One thing I am [100 percent] sure of is that Shanks was waiting for Luffy because he had to. As for the rest, we will see, but [in my opinion] this is all highly likely. Move over Im-sama, Blackbeard.. Shanks is gonna be the final [villain.]” Callingthewall said.
Among the most-watched animes of all time, “One Piece” follows the adventures of Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they explore the Grand Line in search of the titular mythical treasure so Luffy can be the next Pirate King.
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