Shanks’ Upcoming Battles in One Piece

Written By: August Tales

Mysterious Battle Lines Drawn in One Piece
Shanks, who has been lingering in the shadows of One Piece, is a fan favorite. His reign as Yonko is longer than any other. His sway dominates vast regions in the New World. Despite his seeming benevolence and honor, his true purpose remains hidden. As the final saga of One Piece unfolds, big things are expected from our red-haired pirate. High-profile clashes with heavy hitters might be on the horizon.

Underdog Takes on Giants
Everyone loves an underdog story. Shanks could entertain us with not only duels against other pirates but also Marine’s high Command. Shanks might even clash with the absurdly powerful Celestial Dragons. Any possible opponent would struggle against our red-haired pacifier, given his mastery over all three Haki types.

Shiryu’s Sneaky Ambitions
Shiryu, formerly head jailer turned insubordinate prisoner, sided with the nefarious Blackbeard Pirates. He’s a tricky sort, cloaking himself in invisibility and opting for stealthy stabs instead of head-on attacks. Odds are high he might target Shanks in an eventual showdown between Blackbeard’s and Red Hair’s pirates. Shanks’s prescient Observation Haki might foresee Shiryu’s attack, allowing him a savage counter-strike.

Adrian and Shanks: Buried Hatred Burgeoning
Admiral Ryokugyu is no stranger to Shanks. A clash between the two was teased as the Wano Arc wrapped up. Filled with a belief in Absolute Justice and awe towards Celestial Dragons, the Admiral is a force to be reckoned with. A duel against the Yonko wouldn’t be far-fetched.

The Unexpected Enemy: Bartolomeo
Bartolomeo, the rookie who idolized the Straw Hats, pulled a stunt that risks war with Shanks. By burning the Yonko’s flag, he might have created a major incident. Could a confrontation be unfolding in the Elbaf Arc?

Inevitable Struggle with Crocodile
Crocodile, the actual brains behind Cross Guild, might wage war on Shanks out of necessity. With his desire to form an alternate ruling entity, he’d have no qualms about eliminating Shanks. Cross Guild’s power would skyrocket post-victory.

The Grudge Match: Akainu
Akainu’s hatred for pirates knows no bounds, and Shanks is no exception. If Shanks were to protect his territories in Elbaf, it might lead to an explosive collision with Akainu. Being evenly matched, their showdown would be a spectacle to behold.

Luffy and Shanks: A Do-or-Die Showdown
Despite their kinship, a showdown between Luffy and Shanks is not entirely out of the question. In their race for the One Piece, a conflict can’t be ruled out. If their duking it out was inevitable, they wouldn’t hold back.

Family Feuds: Garling Figarland
Garling Figarland, a celebrated Celestial Dragon, bears a striking resemblance to Shanks in younger days. Could this be a father-son feud waiting to explode?

The Consequences of Allyship: The Five Elders
Imu’s right-hand men, the Five Elders, are a formidable force. With Mythical Zoan fruits at their disposal and rapid regeneration powers in their arsenal, they could opt for Shanks’s eradication if he dared to protect Luffy. If a war starts, Shanks’s clash with each Elder would be inevitable.

Unfinished Rivalry: Blackbeard
Shanks and Blackbeard have history. Clashing blades in the past, they share a tension-filled relationship. With unsettled grievances and rising stakes, a showdown seems imminent.

The Final Battle: Imu
The biggest challenger to Shanks could be Imu, the immortal ruler of the World Government. If Imu intends to flood the known world, Shanks might rise to everyone’s rescue. Would Imu be the end of Shanks? Only time will tell.