Shanks was extremely vague about how and where he obtained the Gum Gum Fruit in season 1.
Luffy gaining his rubber powers may not have been the accidental quirk of fate it first appeared to be.
Immediately, this backstory raised questions.
It was seized in a targeted theft that left the World Government even more displeased than usual.
Shanks' family name is Figarland.
Shanks' hidden knowledge was subtly teased in Netflix’sOne Pieceseason 1.
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Other pirates have been known to sell powerful Devil Fruits to the highest bidder.
One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.
If this was the case, Shanks certainly put on a good performance.
Interestingly, Shanks' reaction inOne Pieceseason 1 was a little more severe than in the manga and anime.
The live-action character, however, sported a grave, ominous expression.
