One Piece Chapter 1138 , titled "The Harley," released on February 2, 2025, brought one of the biggest revelations the series has seen in recent years. Since the story entered its final saga, Eiichiro Oda has been unraveling mysteries built up over two decades, and this new chapter may even offer clues as to how One Piece will end. But among so many revelations, one in particular is attracting attention: the confirmation that Shanks has a twin brother .
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Shanks and Shamrock Garling: The Revelation That Changed Everything
Before delving into the chapter's main mystery, the manga introduces Shamrock Garling in action, officially confirming that he is Shanks's twin brother . Fans have been theorizing this connection for years, and now Oda has finally confirmed the hypothesis. However, more than just a blood relationship, the chapter highlights the significant differences between the two brothers, hinting at an inevitable confrontation in the future.
Shanks has always been shrouded in mystery, but uncertainty increased when he was seen meeting with the five Elders during Levely . This scene raised doubts about the pirate's true role in the story. Some believed he might be in league with the World Government, while others speculated that someone resembling him was behind the meeting. This theory began to gain traction when chapter #1095 revealed a young Figarland Garling with a striking resemblance to Shanks.
Now, with chapter 1138, this hypothesis has been confirmed. Shamrock Garling is, in fact, his twin brother and the one truly responsible for the meeting with the Five Elders, dispelling any suspicion of betrayal on Shanks's part. The revelation not only changes the perspective on 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 toward Shanks' family and vows to hunt them down. This angers Shamrock, who draws his Cerberus sword and, without even needing to attack directly, easily subdues Loki. The way the weapon acts on its own raises questions about its powers, possibly related to a Devil Fruit.
Most intriguingly, both Shanks and Shamrock wield swords inspired by Greek mythology. While Shanks wields Gryphon, a symbol of the griffin that protects sacred lands, Shamrock wields Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the underworld. This duality reinforces one of One Piece : the true nature of "nobles" and "pirates." Although Shamrock is an aristocrat of the World Government and Shanks a feared pirate, their actions demonstrate that the true "monsters" are often among those who should represent justice.
Oda is clearly laying the groundwork for an epic clash between the brothers, which could occur in the series' final war. Furthermore, an important detail still lingers: why did Shanks visit the Holy Land?
Shanks' true role in the One Piece story
One Piece chapter reveals that Shanks has already been to the Holy Land, indicating he's always known about his lineage. Prior to this information, fans only knew he'd been found by Gol D. Roger's in the Valley of God. Now, everything indicates that Roger may have purposefully separated Shanks from his tyrannical family.
This revelation may explain Shanks's emotion as he bids farewell to Roger. Perhaps the former Pirate King told him the truth about his origins and encouraged Shanks to visit his homeland after his execution. If Shanks did indeed return to the Holy Land, it's possible he uncovered crucial secrets about the Five Elders, Imu, and the world's forgotten history.
Furthermore, it may have been at this moment that Shanks realized the importance of the legendary Joyboy and the Sun God Nika. This reinforces the theory that he obtained the Rubber Fruit, actually the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, to ensure its true bearer consumed it. And we know what happened next: Luffy ate the fruit, and Shanks sacrificed his arm for it.
Now that One Piece has confirmed that Nika , or Luffy , is destined to free the world from the tyranny of the World Government, it appears Shanks has always had a hidden role, working to ensure the liberator's return. The pieces are finally falling into place for the climax of the final saga.
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