The Final Saga of One Piece has been keeping fans on the edge of their seats with the latest revelations from Oda. In chapter 1086, readers were introduced to the Figarland Family, a significant group in the world of One Piece that was previously mentioned in One Piece Film: Red. With this long-awaited introduction, fans can expect to learn more about this influential family in the upcoming chapters. Of particular interest is their connection to the Red-Haired Emperor of the Sea, Shanks, and Oda may have finally provided answers to the questions that have been lingering for years.
The Past Of Red-Haired Shanks
Shanks and Buggy's apprenticeship under Gol D. Roger was introduced early on in the One Piece series during the Orange Town arc. However, Oda chose to reveal only glimpses of Shanks' past to fans. It wasn't until the Oden flashback, decades later, that fans were able to witness more of the Roger Pirates' adventures and gain insight into Shanks' experiences as a young apprentice on the Oro Jackson. Fans also learned about the close relationship between Shanks, Buggy, and the Pirate King himself. One Piece Film Red finally shed light on how Shanks came to join Roger's crew. Additionally, the Oden flashback hinted at the presence of children on the ship, as Rayleigh and Roger discussed the joy of having babies on board once again when Momonosuke and Hiyori were infants.
After the release of One Piece Film: Red, it became evident that the God Valley incident had a significant impact on the life of Red-Haired Shanks. According to the film, the Roger Pirates discovered a one-year-old Shanks in a treasure chest that they had looted from God Valley during the incident, indicating the presence of infants on the ship in the past. The implications of this event on Shanks' character are massive.
Shanks' Connection To The Figarland Family
Recently, One Piece chapter 1086 disclosed to fans that the Celestial Dragon family, the Figarland Family, previously ruled over God Valley. The King of God Valley was none other than Saint Garling, also introduced in the same chapter. Additionally, One Piece Film Red hinted at the possibility of Uta being a member of the Figarland Family if she was Shanks's natural-born daughter. This discussion took place among the Five Elders shortly after Uta's live performance when her true identity was revealed.
It is strongly implied that Shanks has Figarland blood in his veins, as evidenced by the Gorosei discussing Uta's royal bloodline. It is likely that Shanks intentionally avoids using his last name to distance himself from the Celestial Dragons. During the God Valley Incident, Garp and Roger teamed up to stop Rocks and his crew from attacking the Celestial Dragons. Shanks, who may have been kidnapped by the pirates, was found by Roger and raised as his own son. It is probable that Shanks is the biological son of Saint Garling Figarland, who moved to the Holy Land after the incident. Given that Garling Figarland was likely a young man at the time, it makes sense that he could be Shanks' father.
It is undeniable that Shanks is always given preferential treatment, further supporting the claim of his Celestial Dragon lineage. This was particularly evident during the Paramount War, where the entire conflict was halted simply because of Shanks' presence at Marineford. Sengoku himself acknowledged that he was making an exception for Shanks, leaving many fans confused at the time. However, it is now clear that the exception was made due to Shanks' status as a member of the exalted Figarland Family bloodline, which only reinforces his royal heritage.
Shanks' ability to enter the Holy Land of Marijoa and have an audience with the Five Elders prior to the Reverie was likely due to his own status as a Celestial Dragon. As one of the highest-ranking members of this group, and with his presumed father leading the Holy Knights, Shanks likely had little trouble gaining access to this sacred location. While fans were initially confused by his interaction with the Gorosei, it is now clear how he was able to pull this off. One Piece has done an excellent job of establishing Shanks' relationships with key characters such as the Figarland Family, and it will be fascinating to see how these connections play out in the series' future. As the story continues to unfold and involve more major players, fans can expect an even more intense and exciting experience.
One Piece returns from its hiatus on July 16, 2023. As always, fans can expect to read the chapter for free on the Shonen Jump, Manga Plus, or the Viz app.
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