One Piece chapter 1137 revealed Shanks in the Elbaf saga, a major turning point in the story. After confronting Admiral Kizaru, Luffy and his crew arrive at the legendary kingdom of the Giants, considered the strongest people in the world.
Luffy and Usopp 's dreams since the Little Garden arc, is a place where the Straw Hats can explore, outside of the World Government.
The arc begins with a warm welcome from the Giants, including Dorry and Brogy, who organize a grand banquet for the visitors. During their stay, the crew explores fascinating locations such as the Walrus School and the Owl Library, immersed in the beauty and peace of the kingdom. However, the tranquility doesn't last long. The arrival of Shanks' twin brother , Shamrock Figarland, accompanied by another Holy Knight, portends trouble for Elbaf.
The Shamrock Figarland Revelation
Thus, in one of the biggest recent plot twists, we discovered that Shamrock Figarland, Shanks' brother, is the leader of the Holy Knights and a skilled swordsman. Oda had already hinted at this connection 20 years ago , drawing Shanks as a knight leader in one of the One Piece . However, the concept art debuted in the official Kantai Shinroku guidebook and resurfaced with the release of chapter 1137. In this chapter, the manga presents Shamrock as the successor to his father, Figarland Garling.
Fans have been theorizing since Chapter 907 in 2018 that Shanks had some connection to the World Government, as Shamrock appeared without his scar. This speculation has now been confirmed, significantly impacting the plot.
Shamrock's threat in One Piece chapter 1137
In One Piece 1137, Shamrock arrives in Elbaf with the mission of recruiting Prince Loki into the Holy Knights, a position restricted to the world's nobility. However, after being rejected and insulted by Loki, Shamrock begins a series of violent acts, including the murder of the prince's wolf. With Loki still resisting, Shamrock orders reinforcements from Mary Geoise.
Shamrock 's intention is clear: to force the Giants to ally with the World Government, a strategy that could turn the peaceful kingdom of Elbaf into a battlefield. With the Giants being the strongest and most honorable race in the world, their alliance would be a great victory for the Government, but a disaster for the island's freedom.
One Piece 1137: Release Date
One Piece Chapter 1137 officially premieres on Monday, January 26, 2025, at midnight JST. However, fans can watch the chapter for free on the Viz Media and Manga Plus , which offer the first three and last chapters free of charge. For Western readers, the publication will take place on Sunday, January 25, 2025, at the following times:
- 11am (Brasília time)
- 8:00 AM (Pacific Time)
- 10:00 AM (Central Time)
- 4:00 PM (GMT)
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