Warning: This article contains spoilers from the One Piece manga! The One Piece manga entered its highly anticipated Elbaph Arc in 2024, and the anime commenced in April 2026. Fans have been anticipating this arc for over two decades, ever since Luffy and Usopp met Dorry and Brogy in the Little Garden Arc of the Alabasta Saga. However, the fabled land of the Giants is located in the New World, and the journey hasn’t been easy. The crew finally got a chance to visit the island since it was the closest means of escaping when they were surrounded in Egghead. By the end of the battle in Egghead, the Giant pirates led by Dorry and Brogy arrive at the scene to help the Straw Hats out of the bind.
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Luffy and his crew were welcomed warmly by the Giants, who even threw a banquet in their honor. However, the celebrations don’t last long after two mysterious enemies sneak into the island, with the sole intention of bringing it down. One of them looks exactly like Shanks, except for his long hair and fancy attire. The man is introduced as Shamrock Figarland, the Commander of the Holy Knights. Shamrock’s appearance proves a major theory correct since the man who met Gorosei years ago wasn’t Shanks.
Shanks’ Twin Brother in One Piece Appeared Long Before Elbaph
In One Piece Chapter 907, “Shanks” appeared in front of the Five Elders and spoke to them with familiarity. The Elders chided him for coming during the Reverie, but they also made an exception, considering he’s the one making a request. “Shanks” says he needs to talk about a certain pirate, but the scene ends there without ever revealing the name of the one he wanted to talk about.
The scene caused an uproar among fans, and many were quick to realize the scar wasn’t there. Countless readers came up with the “Shanks’ evil twin” theory. Some even believed Shanks was working for the Elders, despite obvious signs of the person in question being someone else. The Elbaph Arc of the anime confirms the evil twin theory is correct, as Shamrock, the Commander of the Holy Knight, has both arms and doesn’t have a scar on his face.
The similarity in their appearances is just about the only thing the brothers have in common, as one of them has lived among the World Nobels while the other was raised by pirates. The story will soon unravel the truth behind his appearance, and he will serve as one of the biggest antagonists in the latest arc.
One Piece‘s Shamrock Is a Major Reason Behind Elbaph’s Tragedy
While his father, Saint Figarland Garling, serves as the Supreme Commander, Shamrock is just one rank below him and leads the Holy Knights. He launched an attack on Elbaph in order to bring the nation down. With the Final War approaching, the World Government seeks the powers of the Giants, the strongest race in the world. However, knowing that the proud warriors of Elbaph won’t submit to them that easily, they decided to ruin their hometown.
Shamrock even came up with the devious plot to take the children as hostages and force the Giants to surrender. He was supposed to be leading the attack on the island but was summoned back to the Holy Land of Marijoa on urgent business. Gunko stayed there to fulfill her mission and even called upon Sommers and Killingham for help. Now that the villains have shown up on the island, it won’t be long before the beautiful land of the Giants is turned into a battlefield.
The fight in the manga is still ongoing as the situation turns from bad to worse. While Luffy and the others were able to hold their own against the Holy Knights, the arrival of Imu turned the situation around once again. After leaving the island, Shamrock has yet to make an appearance. However, he will be featured in a flashback that sheds light on Shanks’ past and his relationship with the Figarland family.
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