One Piece chapter 1138 , titled “The Harley”, released on February 2, 2025, brought one of the biggest revelations of the series in recent years. Since the story has entered its final saga, Eiichiro Oda has unveiled mysteries built over two decades, and this new chapter may even give clues about how One Piece will end. But among so many revelations, one in particular is drawing attention: the confirmation that Shanks has a twin brother .
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Shanks and Shamrock Garling: The Revelation that changed everything
Before entering the great mystery of the chapter, the manga presents Shamrock Garling in action, officially confirming that he is Shanks's twin brother . For years fans therapy this connection, and now Oda finally validated the hypothesis. However, more than just a blood relationship, the chapter highlights the great differences between the two brothers, suggesting an inevitable confrontation in the future.
Shanks has always been wrapped in mystery, but uncertainty increased when he was seen meeting with the five elders during Levely . This scene raised doubts about the true role of the pirate in history. Some believed he could be allied to the world government, while others bet someone similar to him was behind the meeting. This theory began to gain strength when Chapter #1095 revealed a young Figarland Garling with an extremely similar look to Shanks.
Now, with Chapter 1138, this hypothesis has been confirmed. Shamrock Garling is, in fact, his twin brother and the real person responsible for the five elders, pushing any suspicion of betrayal from Shanks. Revelation not only changes the perspective about the character, but also adds a new layer to the central plot of the final saga.
The clash between the Garling twins and their powers
After Shamrock reveals his identity, Loki demonstrates his hostility to Shanks' family and promises to pursue them. This irritates Shamrock, who draws his sword Cerberus and, without even having to attack directly, subjugates Loki easily. The way the weapon acts on its own raises doubts about its powers, possibly related to an Akuma in Mi.
The most intriguing thing is that both Shanks and Shamrock use swords inspired by Greek mythology. While Shanks wields Gryphon, which refers to the protective emphasis of the sacred lands, Shamrock carries Cerberus, the three -headed dog that holds the underworld. This duality reinforces one of One Piece : the true nature of the "nobles" and "pirates." Although Shamrock is an aristocrat of the world government and Shanks a dreaded pirate, his actions show that the true "monsters" are often among those who should represent justice.
Oda is clearly preparing the ground for an epic clash among the brothers, which can occur in the final war of the series. Also, an important detail still hangs in the air: Why did Shanks visited the Holy Land?
The true role of Shanks in One Piece's history
One Piece 's chapter reveals that Shanks has been to the Holy Land, indicating that he always knew of his lineage. Before this information, fans just knew that he had been found by the Gol D. Roger in the Valley of God. Now, it seems that Roger may have separated shaks from his tyrannical family purposely.
This revelation can explain Shanks's emotion by saying goodbye to Roger. Perhaps the former pirates rereading the truth about his origin and encouraged Shanks to visit his homeland after his execution. If Shanks has actually returned to the Holy Land, it is possible that crucial secrets have discovered about five elders, imi and the world's forgotten history.
In addition, it may have been at this moment that Shanks understood the importance of the legendary Joyboy and the Sun God Nika. This reinforces the theory that he obtained the rubber fruit, in fact Hito Hito in Mi, Model: Nika, with the purpose of ensuring that his true bearer consumed her. And we know what happened next: Luffy ate the fruit, and Shanks sacrificed his arm for him.
Now that One Piece has confirmed that Nika , ie Luffy , is intended to free the world from world government tyranny, it seems that Shanks has always had a hidden role, working to ensure the return of the Libertador. The pieces are finally fitting into the climax of the final saga.
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