Shanks and His Mysterious Plans in One Piece
According to a Japanese language source on Twitter, “The kanji used in the context of ‘gaining power’ (獲得) suggests that Shanks has a plan to seize the One Piece from its rightful owner. He may know who the actual owner of One Piece is, which explains why he chooses such a dramatic way to act.”
This chapter also hints that Shanks has been waiting until Luffy awakens his evil side before taking action.
Shanks has even met the cunning Nefertari and discussed a certain pirate name, a detail that becomes even more critical when he has already dealt with Luffy’s evil side from the World Government. Shanks’ actions lead to Luffy confronting his dark side and possibly becoming the next Joyboy.
Shanks’ Unusual Appearance in East Blue
From the very beginning, Shanks’ appearance in the small town of East Blue has been quite unusual. However, everything has unfolded in such a way that it raises questions about whether the events are intentional or not.
Roger’s Revelation to Shanks
Moreover, during a conversation with Oden, Roger mentioned something to Shanks that has yet to be revealed. The majority of information about Shanks confirms that his objectives have not yet been fully disclosed since the very first day.
The Quest for the Ultimate Treasure
Furthermore, it remains unclear whether Shanks’ desire to acquire the ultimate treasure is genuinely altruistic or not. Shanks has never shown any signs of being an outright villain; however, he remains a notorious pirate. Oda has cleverly woven several intricate details into Shanks’ storyline, making it increasingly dark and intriguing.
