Emperor Shanks Real Identity/Origin

Fans have long been intrigued by the enigmatic character of Shanks, who exudes a cheerful demeanor yet commands immense respect as a Yonko without any challengers. Despite being 25 years since the start of the One Piece manga series, there remains a paucity of information about Shanks' origins and how he came to join the Roger Pirates. However, the premiere of the One Piece film Red proved to be a revelation for fans worldwide, as they were given access to a free One Piece volume called "Volume 4 Billion," which contained extensive details about Shanks.

 

The new information revealed in the volume indicates that Shanks was discovered as a 1-year-old baby by Roger and his second in command, Rayleigh, when they seized a treasure chest during the God Valley Incident.

#ONEPIECE1079 Ptdrrrr mais on a trop oublié que là Shanks part d'elbaf pour régler son compte à Bartolomeo ???

C'est le prochain sur la liste après le giga One shot que vient de se prendre Kid, j'ai vrmt pas envie de savoir ce qui l'attend... ça va être tellement sale 😭 pic.twitter.com/vZsk2flM8R

— GoatPiece🤠 (@GOATPIECEFR) March 26, 2023

Many fans believe that this revelation confirms that Shanks has ties to celestial dragons, if not being one himself. Shanks' impressive bounty of 1.004 billion berries, which was set at the beginning of the series, speaks to his formidable abilities as a fighter, earning him the moniker "Observation Haki Slayer." Shanks wields a burning sword and has his own plans for the new era, as revealed by Oda in "Volume 4 Billion."

FAQs about Red-haired Shanks

A. Shanks, also known as Red-Haired Shanks, is the captain of the notorious pirate crew, Red Hair Pirates. He is considered one of the strongest pirates in the One Piece universe and is recognized as one of the Four Emperors who rule the New World.

Q. Is Shanks friends with Luffy in One Piece?

A. Yes, Shanks is Luffy's friend in One Piece, but their relationship is more complex than a simple friendship. To Luffy, Shanks is an idol and an inspiration, and he sees him as a mentor who taught him what it means to be a pirate.