Eiichiro Oda sure knows how to keep fans on their toes, as One Piece chapter 1134 ended with the mysterious appearance of Shanks’ twin brother, whose name is yet to be revealed.
Over the years, debates have emerged about whether Shanks had an identical twin brother. Following his meeting with the Gorosei during the Reverie arc, fans questioned the character’s intention.
Shanks has been a protective figure for Luffy and his Strawhat Crew. Moreover, the captain of the Red Hair Pirate was the one who inspired Luffy to voyage the sea. As one of the four Emperors of the Sea, Shanks had a mysterious yet daunting role in the story.
Shanks left Elbaf before Luffy arrived, so it can't be him. Plus, the way this guy made his entrance is identical to how the Gorosei do theirs !! Men the theory can be realll #ONEPIECE1134 pic.twitter.com/PKd5aKtMas
— 10 (@uzuiei) December 19, 2024
Further, he often appeared magically at important events and changed its course. Shanks often praises Luffy for defeating his enemies, including Big Mom and Kaido. The emperor took pride in the Strawhat’s achievement and declared his victory.
However, Shanks’ meeting with Gorosei became an offense to Luffy as the leaders planned to exterminate him. Fans had labeled him as an evil character with notorious intentions.
Additionally, the emperor appeared before the leaders in suspicious clothes to conceal his identity. Later, readers notice that Shanks doesn’t have the infamous scar on his forehead.
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— Bigcheese4215 (@Bigcheese209) December 19, 2024
This panel is actually cold af pic.twitter.com/vjwvGLZQo2
This pushed theories that it might be his twin brother or a clone as fans tried to prove Shanks’ innocence. Fortunately, Oda introduced the doppelganger in the recent chapter.
Moreover, the surprising ending for One Piece 1134 features a Shanks lookalike emerging from the magical ring. The character emits a negative aura that could be a danger to Luffy and his friends.
Fans joke that Shanks’ twin brother might be named Bhanks!
While many rejoiced at the new appearance, others went to work as new theories emerged online. During the final panel, two people appeared from the circle: a hooded Shank and a woman covered in bandages.
Moreover, the magic circle resembled the portal tricks used by the Gorosei to travel to other locations. The circles include a pentagram in the middle, numbers, and emits black, Haki-like powers.
In One Piece chapter 1134, before Shanks’ brother’s appearance, black lightning strikes the village, destroying everything in the magic circle’s range.
Shanks to his twin every time he got his ass beaten by Mihawk #ONEPIECE1134 https://t.co/IYTL8X695O pic.twitter.com/UG6xR3ZBJg
— L.K.B (@ODG__1) December 17, 2024
Similarly, fans assumed that the Shanks that appeared on Elbaf Island were the ones who talked to the Gorosei during the Reverie.
In another instance, Shanks reached the Paramount War with unbelievable speed despite just fighting Kaido. Such actions raised suspicion among fans, but Oda described them as plot holes.
However, the recent release proved a planned move to build the enigma around the character. Fans noted that Oda created an equally powerful character to defeat Shanks as he was undefeatable at sea.
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— Zoro セアン (@realzoro_o) December 17, 2024
Pranks already surpassed Shanks pic.twitter.com/QSBG2rD1Ba
Fans have added a mythological explanation to the chapter, referring to Shanks as the sun and his brother as the moon. The creators have detailed the elements as chasers, reflecting the character’s pursuit of their enemy.
Such theories emerged after Shanks left Elbaf Island following a drunken episode. The island welcomed him while his brother arrived as a disruptor of the peace.
Another popular concert claims that the new character might be a holy Knight and replacement for Garling after he became a Gorosei.
However, only Oda knows what he plans to do with the character and the story. The Elbaf arc has been considered a turning point in the story for its unpredictable twists.
Additional Information
- According to the release schedule, One Piece Chapter 1134 will be officially released on December 22, 2024. The Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced a break next week due to the holiday season.
- Due to their history, fans anticipate a duel between Luffy and the Shanks lookalike. However, he might have appeared on Elbaf Island for a brief encounter with Loki and the Giants.
