Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
The race to find the wealth and treasure of Gol D. Roger has reached its final stage with the beginning of the finale saga inOne Piece, and the only main contender who is the closest to becoming Pirate King is the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy. He is almost done with his exploration of Egghead Island and will soon start his journey toward Elbaf.
Although, among the Worst Generation, Luffy is the only one who has come close toOne Piece, there is one other character who has declared that he is going to find theOne Piecetreasure. This character is none other than Red-Haired Shanks, the Emperor of the Sea. Shanks’ declaration of claiming theOne Piecehas raised many eyebrows.
However, theOne Piecetheory proves that Shanks is only coming forOne Piecebecause of a plan that was devised by the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, 25 years ago. This plan required him to wait for the right moment, and this moment has finally come.
The Shock That Shanks Gave ToOne PieceFans
Despite being a mysterious character with very little screen time, Shanks’s aura is so strong that even his name can send chills down the spine of anyOne Piececharacter. His strength, not only as an Emperor of the Sea but as a pirate itself, makes him the perfect successor of Gol D. Roger for the title of Pirate King.
“Bad boys, they’re cool”: Mackenyu’s Favorite Live-Action Swordsman Would Make One Piece Fans Heartbroken After Zoro Couldn’t Make the Cut
However, the enigmatic character has never shown interest in findingOne Pieceuntil chapter 1054, when he decides to claim theOne Piecetreasure out of the blue. This shocked theOne Piecefans, who were alreadydoubtful of his intentions in the story, and they started finding out the reasons behind his uncanny declaration.
Many believed that because Big Mom and Kaido were defeated, Shanks saw the opportunity to go for the treasure. But as the strongest Emperor, he never needed to fear the other Yonkos. OtherOne Piecefans believed that it had something to do with Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation, which unlocked his Nika powers.
One PieceTheory Reveals Gol D. Roger’s 25-Year-Old Plan
According to a theory posted byA_ManOf_Culturon theOne PieceFan Page, when Roger reached Laugh Tale and found out that he was too early, he decided to make Joy Boy’s return possible. Thus, he asked his other crewmates to fulfill his plan, as he himself was going to die soon because of the disease.
He asked Oden to open the gates of Wano so that Joy Boy could find Pluton. He asked Rayleigh to train the next Joy Boy and make sure that he reached the New World, and he gave Shanks the most difficult job, which was to find the next Joy Boy and pave the way for him to reach Laugh Tale and finally acquire theOne Piecetreasure.
One Piece: Eiichiro Oda Has Built a Deliberate Weakness in Logia Devil Fruits That Will be the Key to Defeating Blackbeard
Thus, Shanks has been waiting for 25 years because of his captain’s orders, and now that Luffy has become Joy Boy, he declares to claim theOne Piecetreasure and give it to Luffy just like Roger decided. This would be the final step in Gol D. Roger’s plan and thus reveal the history to the entire world.
You can watchOne Pieceon Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
Articles Published :2959
Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
More from Tarun Kohli
One Piece: Why Luffy’s Final Fight Will Break Shonen (& It Won’t Be Against Imu or Blackbeard)
How Many Episodes Are Left in One Piece Egghead Arc? Explained
10 ‘One Piece’ Characters With Major Death Flags
Recommended
New ‘Harry Potter’ BTS Image Reveals Nick Frost’s Shockingly Perfect Look as Hagrid
Upload Season 4: How Many Episodes Will the Final Season Have?
Japan’s 10 Most-Watched Anime of 2025: Naruto Not Even in Top 5
18 Years Later, 47%-rated Mark Wahlberg Action Blockbuster Is Still Conquering Streaming
Ne Zha Ending Explained: How The Major Deaths Set Up Ne Zha 2?
When Is Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black: Season 2 Releasing?
One PieceRed-Haired Shanks
