This article contains spoilers for the One Piece series.
The final saga of One piece started with the Egghead arc, and since then Eiichiro Oda, the author of the series, has not taken his foot off the gas for a single chapter. Thanks to the Elbaf arc, fans learned a lot of interesting new details about One piece world and there is currently a huge flashback going on. Oda recently concluded the events of the God Valley incidentand the story now instead focuses on other characters, including Shanks.
After 15 years, Oda finally shows the true power of Haki in one piece
Oda made a major revelation about Haki. The true power of haki was revealed in One Piece.
Shanks is currently a Yonko in One pieceand he is known as one of the strongest characters. In the ongoing flashback, Shanks is definitely strong, but he has a huge rival and that is his twin, Shamrock Figarland. While fans weren't sure how Shamrock would end up compared to Shanks, now it is revealed that both are equally talented. However, Shanks probably still has the edge, something that could be shown if the two ever cross swords in the Final Saga.
Shamrock is revealed to be on the level of Shanks
Shanks is known among fans as one of the strongest characters ever in One piece. After all, Shanks is a Yonko and the only one still standing from the previous generation. Shanks is a talented swordsman, and despite not having any Devil Fruits, currently has the best Haki in One Piece.
In that sense, not many characters come close to, let alone rival, Shanks. he said that one character Oda recently revealed to be on his level he is a member of his own family, and that is his twin, Figarland Shamrock.
One Piece: Oda already revealed who is stronger between Shanks and Mihawk
Shanks and Mihawk are both strong, but one stands at the top in One Piece.
Shanks and Shamrock were separated at birth after the events of God Valley and both evolved in their own ways. Shanks grew up with Roger Pirates while Shamrock was raised by the Celestial Dragons in Marijoa. in spite of both still have the same talentas clarified in One Piece chapter 1167. Both brothers are incredibly skilledwhich is somewhat expected of twins.
Shanks might be the stronger of the two
While Shanks and Shamrock are at the same skill levelit doesn't mean they are equally strong. Of the two, Shanks probably still has an edge over his brother.
Devil Fruits can only take you so far. Haki is the one that trumps them all! — Kaido to Luffy in Wano
after all Haki is a demonstration of one's will. Shamrock just can't beat Shanks in that regard. They may be equal in skill or talent but In terms of Haki, Shanks would still be the stronger of the two.
Shanks vs Shamrock would be an incredible battle to witness
Eiichiro Oda's revelation that Shanks has a twin was definitely shocking to many fans and something not many would have expected in the Final Saga. With Shamrock's introduction, one wonders if the twin trope would come into play here. Shanks and Shamrock are at opposite ends and a battle between them would make for an incredible battle in the Final Saga. Shanks and Shamrock are very similar, but they also have some major differences that would make for a very interesting clash.
I can't meet Luffy right now. We have things to worry about. – Shanks yo Lucky Roux
If Oda lets Shanks confront Shamrock, he could prove once and for all why the Yonko is the stronger of the two. Additionally, if Shanks is confirmed to have the Devil Fruit sword as well, fans could see that the clash between Gryphon and Cerberusand it would be the first time something like this has happened in One Piece.
Either way, both Shanks and Shamrock will play a significant role in the Final Saga of One Piece. It would definitely be interesting to see how Oda weaves them into the story in the Elbaf Arc and beyond. Plus, fans want to see how Garling Figarland fits into all of this. Shanks returned to Marijoa in this flashback, so seeing his dynamic with his brother and father would be a huge treat.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece will be featured in the Weekly Shonen Jump Issue this week. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1167 is December 1, 2025. In Japan, One Piece drops on Monday at 12:00 PM JST, which is 11:00 AM EST or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read this chapter for free on Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.
