Unraveling the Mystery of Saint Figarland Garling's Connection to Shanks in One Piece

Oda's latest One Piece chapter, before his four-week hiatus, may have been his greatest yet. The focus shifted to events beyond Egghead, as Oda delved into the details of what occurred during the Reverie. One Piece fans were left stunned by the wealth of information revealed. Chapter 1086 concluded the flashback of Sabo's encounter in Marijoa. The chief of staff discovered the Empty Throne room, where he witnessed Imu and the Five Elders attempting to assassinate Nefertari Cobra. Despite Sabo's attempt to defend him, he was forced to flee due to the overwhelming power of his foes.

The End

Igaram remained in Marijoa, searching for any leads that could lead him to Vivi, even as the Reverie came to a close and the other monarchs departed. Unbeknownst to him, Vivi was already en route to meet Morgans with Wapol. Meanwhile, the Five Elders were in discussion with Imu, seeking insight into the supreme leader's plans. Imu revealed a desire to use the destructive power of Mother's Flame against the Lulusia Kingdom. Despite their reservations, the Five Elders ultimately agreed to Imu's proposal, leading to the destruction of Lulusia and the subsequent escape of Sabo and others. As the story progressed, it was revealed that the Celestial Dragons were facing food shortages, and a Celestial Dragon was executed, leaving them further discontent.

Saint Figarland Garling

Donquixote Myosgard, the only rational Celestial Dragon who treated others equally, met a tragic end that was kept hidden from the rest of the world. The untouchable status of the Celestial Dragons made it puzzling to determine who had the authority to execute him. Later, it was revealed that Saint Figarland Garling, the commander of the Holy Knights responsible for protecting Marijoa, was responsible for Myosgard's death. As the highest authority among the Holy Knights, Garling's past as the king/champion of the disappeared God Valley and his broken sword suggest he may have been involved in the battle against the Rocks Pirates. However, Garling's bigotry towards Myosgard for defending the Fish-Men is clear evidence of his narrow-mindedness. The upcoming chapters may unravel the mystery surrounding Garling's past and involvement in the battle against the Rocks Pirates.

Connection To Shanks

There is a strong possibility that Figarland Garling and Shanks may be related, despite not appearing to have any connection at first glance. Shanks' past was revealed in One Piece Film: Red, which disclosed that Gol D. Roger discovered Shanks inside a treasure chest in God Valley. This suggests that someone else put Shanks there, and there have only been two known natives of God Valley - Shanks and Figarland Garling. As Oda does not introduce characters without a motive or connection, it is likely that Shanks is the son of Figarland Garling, who left him in the chest to protect him from the attacks by Rocks D. Xebec on the Celestial Dragons. This would explain how Shanks, as a Celestial Dragon, was able to travel to Marijoa and seek an audience with the Five Elders, as well as why Sengoku stopped the war at Shanks' request during the Marineford incident. These occurrences suggest that Shanks is keeping a secret from the rest of the world.

The Questions

Questions surrounding Shanks' actions are raised due to his lineage. As a Celestial Dragon, why did he steal the Gomu Gomu no Mi instead of letting it be delivered to the World Government? Furthermore, if he wanted the Devil Fruit for himself, why didn't he consume it immediately? It's possible that he was holding onto the fruit for someone else. Additionally, it's unclear whether the Five Elders made an exception for Shanks due to his efforts to maintain peace or his relationship with Figarland Garling. Answers to these questions may shed light on the enigmatic character of Shanks.