Have you ever wondered why Shanks might be in a rush to claim the One Piece after Luffy beat Kaido? Could there be a secret reason behind his timing?
Well, let’s dive into a theory that not only adds a twist to the story but also suggests Shanks might not be as evil as some fans speculate.
Buggy, the only devil fruit user on Roger’s ship, falls extremely ill as they approach the One Piece.
The theory suggests that the treasure might be toxic to devil fruit users, thanks to a curse placed by the Ancient Kingdom to protect it from literal devils, like Imu and Gorosei. (And doesn’t that five-pointed star teleportation mark look suspiciously like a Satan symbol?)
So, here’s the kicker – the devils, including Imu, Gorosei, and other devil fruit users, can’t reach Laugh Tale without falling gravely ill.
But Shanks and his crew, devoid of any devil fruit powers, could be the key to obtaining the One Piece for Luffy, the devil fruit user.
Imagine Shanks telling Ben Beckman that it’s time to get the One Piece, not for himself but for Luffy’s sake.
Now, if this theory were to pan out, and Oda decided to throw a curveball, we might witness a plot twist that beats Game of Thrones for the most unexpected ending.
Picture Luffy’s reaction when he realizes that Shanks has already claimed the treasure and was merely waiting to hand it over.
Wouldn’t it shatter the illusion of their perilous journey, making them question if they risked their lives for a dream that someone else could easily fulfill?
How would Luffy and his crew react when Shanks says, “Hey, Luffy! You don’t need to go to Laugh Tale; this is the One Piece, and I’m giving it to you – trust me, bro.“
While the theory adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, some argue that characters like Zoro, Sanji, Jinbei, and Franky, who are non-devil fruit users, could potentially claim the treasure for their captain.
The discussion opens up various possibilities, including the idea that Laugh Tale might be submerged most of the time, protected by treacherous sea conditions, adding a new twist to the adventure.