The recent chapter 1137 of One Piece brought the revelation of Shanks in the Elbaf saga, an important twist in the story. After the confrontation with 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 the Straw Hat Pirates can explore, outside of the World Government's control.
The arc begins with a warm welcome from the Giants, including Dorry and Brogy, who host 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, heralds trouble for Elbaf.
The revelation of Shamrock Figarland
Therefore, in one of the biggest recent plot twists, we discover 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 One Piece prototypes . However, the concept art debuted in the official Kantai Shinroku guide and resurfaced with the release of chapter 1137. In this chapter, the manga introduces Shamrock as the successor to his father, Figarland Garling.
Fans had been theorizing since chapter 907 in 2018 that Shanks had some connection to the World Government, since Shamrock appeared without his scar. This speculation is now confirmed, creating a significant impact on the plot.
The threat of Shamrock in chapter 1137 of One Piece
In One Piece chapter 1137, Shamrock arrives in Elbaf with the mission of recruiting Prince Loki for 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 to be sent from Mary Geoise.
Shamrock 's intention is clear: to force the Giants to ally with the World Government, a strategy that could transform 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 (Japan Standard Time – JST). However, fans can watch the chapter for free on the Viz Media and Manga Plus , which offer the first three and last chapters at no cost. For readers in the West, publication will occur on Sunday, January 25, 2025, at the following times:
- 11:00 AM (Brasilia Time)
- 8 AM (Pacific Time)
- 10:00 AM (Central Time)
- 4 PM (GMT)
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