This article contains spoilers from the Elbaf arc of One Piece.
Shanks is one of the most important a piece Characters and fans recognize him as one of the most decisive players when it comes to the final saga of the series. He's also a character that Oda always wanted to draw more of, and now that the final saga is upon us, Oda is slowly starting to integrate him into the story. Shanks serves as one of the four emperors of the sea a pieceAnd he got this position 6 years ago. But, he plays an even bigger role Destiny's ChildAnd the man who put Luffy on the path to becoming a pirate.
1 year later, a piece author Oda reveals Elbaf's main villain, and it's not Emu
Emu will not be Elbaf's main villain. Real Enemy will shock fans in one piece.
Whichever way fans look at it, Shanks is bound to have great importanceAnd figures of such significance often come with great power. Shanks' power lies mainly in his HakiBut there's another ability that she probably has that Oda teased herself about, and that's that devil's fruit. Fans will be surprised to know this Shanks uses the Devil FruitBut the evidence in the manga strongly supports this. Here's everything you need to know about how Shanks has devil fruit powersAnd what power he has.
Shanks' sword can hold Devil's Fruit power
Shanks is primarily a powerful Haki user. He relies on this skill in combat, and fans know it well. Shanks acquired the power of hockey at a young age. In fact, before he turned 15, Shanks could use abilities such as Advanced Conqueror's HakiOda himself confirmed. Most fans see Shanks as a hockey monster who cannot be stopped in battle, and while that is correct, it should also be noted that Shanks is also potentially a Devil Fruit user.
I'm not saying it's not fair, Navy man. But raiding the shabby new green leaves that changed the age of piracy forever? Don't you think you are doing too much? Are you afraid of the new age? – Shanks
Of course, Shanks saved Luffy from drowning a piece Chapter 1, so his devil fruit power couldn't come back then, but he didn't have to eat the devil fruit himself to get this power. The true secret to Shanks' Devil Fruit power lies in his swordWhich is definitely one A sword of the highest rank.
Shanks changed his sword after Romance Dawn
When the episode begins, Shanks is seen carrying a sword with a very unique hilt. This sword was wielded by him for a long time, but eventually after the timeskip a piece Chapter 1, Shanks grew greatly in influence and power. By this time, Shanks had already acquired a new sword. Interestingly, Shanks' sword was named Gryphon by Oda. For those who don't know, The Gryphon, or Griffin, is a mythical lion-like animal with the head, tail, and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion..
why are you crying It's just one hand. I'm just glad you're safe. – Shanks for Luffy
interestingly, Shank's spirit animal is also the lionAccording to Oda, that aligns with the Gryphon theme. Now, for the longest time, fans weren't sure if Shanks had Devil Fruit powers. However, in Elbaf, Oda almost confirmed that his sword had Devil Fruit abilities.
Shanks' sword has the power of a griffon
In Elbaf's arc of a piece, fans met Shamrock Figarland, Shanks' twin brother, For the first time. In his introduction. Shamrock reveals the power of his sword named Cerberus. It was very easy for fans to see Oda drawing Parallels between Shanks and Shamrock. The sword of Shamrock is named after a mythical beast, Cerberus, or Guardian of the Gates of Hell. And sure enough, Shamrock went on to use the power of an actual Cerberus, which originated from his sword.
Shanks' sword is also very similar in appearance to ShamrockAnd it is also named after a mythical creature. It's pretty straightforward to see how Shanks wields the power of a gryphon. Oda himself supports this idea by making it unclear how Shanks fights:
Q: What is the name of red haired Shanks' sword?
A: Apparently it's called “Griffon”. We've known Shanks since the first chapter, but how does he actually fight? – Ichiro Oda
It also explains how Shanks quickly moves from one place to another. For example, during the Battle of Paramount, Shanks transported himself from the New World to Paradise almost instantly. If his sword could transform into a gryphon, that would explain how the ship made it all the way to the sea plaza so quickly.
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.
