Oda officially confirms a new character on Shanks' level

This article contains spoilers for the One Piece series.

The last saga of a piece Kick-started with the Egghead arc, and since then, series writer Ichiro Oda hasn't taken his foot off the gas for a single chapter. Thanks to the Elbaf arc, fans have found many interesting new details about him a piece The world, and the present, continues a giant flashback. Oda recently covered the events of the Bhagwan Valley incidentAnd the story now focuses on other characters, including Shanks.

A piece of Oda reveals the true power of Haki

After 15 years, Oda finally shows the true power of Haki in one piece

Oda made a big revelation about Haki. The true power of Haki is revealed in one piece.

Shanks is currently in Yonko a pieceAnd he is Known to be one of the strongest characters. In the ongoing flashback, Shanks is definitely stronger, but He has a great rival, and that is his twin brother, Shamrock Figarland. While fans weren't sure how Shamrock would rank compared to Shanks, Now it has been revealed that both of them are equally talented. Shanks, however, probably still has an edge, something that could be shown if the two of them cross swords in the final saga.

Shamrock is revealed to be on Shanks' level

Shamrock and shanks equal level one piece

Shanks is recognized by fans as one of the strongest characters in a piece. After all, Shanks is a Yonko, and the only one standing from the previous generation. Shanks is a talented swordsman, and when he doesn't have any Devil Fruits, He has the best hockey in one piece right now.

In that sense, not many characters come close to Shanks, let alone rival him. it said, A character that Oda recently revealed to be on his level A member of his own family, and that's it His twin brother, Figarland Shamrock.

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One Piece: Oda has already revealed that Shanks and Mihawk are strong

Shanks and Mihawk are both strong, but one piece stands out on top.

Shank and Shamrock were separated at birth following the events of God's Valley, and both developed in their own ways. Shanks Roger grew up with the Pirates, while Shamrock was grown by Celestial Dragon in Marijuana. Despite this, Both still have the same talentAs was explained in a fragmentary chapter 1167. The two brothers are incredibly skilledWhich is something to expect from the twins.

Shanks can be the stronger of the two

Shanks grants one of Roger's wishes

While Shanks and Shamrock are at the same skill levelThis does not mean that they are equally strong. of the two, Shanks probably still has the edge on his brother.

Devil Fruits can only take you so far. Hockey is the one to conquer all! — Kaido to Luffy in Wano

after all, Hockey is a display of one's will power. Shamrock just can't outshine Shanks in that regard. They may be equal in skill or talent, but Haki-wise, Shanks would still be the stronger of the two.

Shanks vs Shamrock will be an incredible battle to witness

shamrock vs shanks a piece

Ichiro Oda reveals that Shanks has a twin brother It was definitely a shocker for many fans, and something not many expected to see in the final saga. With the introduction of Shamrock, one wonders if the twin trope comes into play here. Shanks and Shamrock are on opposing sides And the fight between them makes for an incredible battle in the final saga. Shanks and Shamrock are very similar, but they have some significant differences that will be the basis for a very interesting confrontation.

I can't meet Luffy right now. We have things to take care of. – Shanks This Lucky Rocks

If Oda confronts Shamrock with Shanks, he can prove once and for all why Yonko is the stronger of the two. Additionally, if Shanks is confirmed to have a Devil Fruit sword, fans can see A fight between Gryphon and CerberusAnd this is the first time something like this will be revealed in one piece.

Either way, both Shanks and Shamrock will play important roles in the final saga of One Piece. It will certainly be interesting to see how Oda weaves them into the story of the Elbaf arc and beyond. Additionally, fans will also want to see how Garling Figuraland fits into all of this. Shanks returns to Marizoa in this flashback, so seeing her dynamic with her brother and father will be a big treat.

A piece by Eiichiro Oda will be featured in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump issue. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1167 is December 1, 2025. In Japan, One Piece drops on Mondays at 12AM JST, which is 11:00 AM EST, or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read the chapter for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.

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