Follow us on Google News

Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed

Shanks is one of the key characters in the vast world ofOne Piece. This series, written by Eiichiro Oda, revolves around our main protagonist Luffy, who aspires to be pirate king one day and is accompanied by many companions, one of which is Shanks, a fan-favorite character.

Shanks

However, aOne Piecechapter revealed how Shanks might have already known about one of the biggest reveals in the history of the series yet.Also Read:“You have to be bold”: One Piece Director Took a Massive Risk After He Was Entrusted by Eiichiro Oda for His Success With Marvel Shows – FandomWire

Shanks Knew About The Reality Of Gomu Gomu No Mi Fruit

It came as a huge shock to everyone when it was revealed that the paramecia-type devil fruit that Luffy consumed to gain his powers, was, in reality, something else. The fruit is originally called Hito Hito No Mi, Model: Nika, a fruit that gives its users the power to manipulate their body as well as their environment like rubber to their advantage.

This fruit is feared by none other than the World Government, who kept the truth about the fruit hidden for years to come before it was finally stolen by the Red Hair pirates.

Luffy eating Devil Fruit

Shanks Intentionally Let Luffy Eat The Devil Fruit

Chapter 1054 reveals the time Red Hair Pirates chose to attack the World Government ship which was transporting the infamous Devil Fruit at the time. Despite knowing the ship was hoarded with powerful enemies from CP9, Shanks still chose to attack the ship, which left even the opponents confused as the ship only contained a “minor devil fruit” that “just makes you rubbery“.

This is something that has confirmed many fan suspicions who thought that Shanks wanted Luffy to eat the Gomu Gomu no Mi devil fruit intentionally, for which he even willingly lost an arm while protecting Luffy from a sea monster in the very first chapter.

Shanks Sacrifices His Arm For Luffy

Many of the fans have been left heartbroken considering the fact that Shanks knew about the powers of the devil fruit already, and intentionally let Luffy eat it to fulfill some kind of destiny. Something which he was ready to even sacrifice an arm for.

Also Read:“I have rejected them all”: Eiichiro Oda Vowed to Never Let One Piece Get Live Action Treatment Until He Saw a Timeless Classic That is Everyone’s Favorite Sports Comedy – FandomWire

Aaditya Chugh profile picture

Source:ScreenRant

Aaditya Chugh

Senior Gaming Writer

Articles Published :778

At Fandomwire, Aaditya has been covering the world of multiplayer and RPGs in the gaming industry for the last 2 years. He writes on anything AAA, like Elden Ring and Starfield, to Indie hits like Stardew Valley, which even got him a place at the table as one of the official reporters at M. Comic Con 2025. Sony, Xbox, Nintendo, you name it, and he will be here to provide you with whatever you might need to stay in the loop.

More from Aaditya Chugh

NYT Mini Crossword Solution For Today (June 18, 2025)

3 Reasons Why Battlefield 6 Beta Was a Success (And 2 Why It Wasn’t)

NYT Mini Crossword Solution For June 11, 2025

When Is Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black: Season 2 Releasing?

The Darkest Star Wars Movie Is Proof Robert Pattinson’s Batman Can Work in James Gunn’s DCU

Spider-Man: Brand New Day – How the 2008 Comic Arc Could Shape Tom Holland’s Next Movie

One Piece: Why Luffy’s Final Fight Will Break Shonen (& It Won’t Be Against Imu or Blackbeard)

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10 Episode 9: Release Date and What to Expect

NYT Strands August 10, 2025 Hints and Solution

LuffyOne PieceShanks

NYT Mini Crossword Solution For Today (August 19, 2025)