Eiichiro Oda has successfully crafted a narrative so enthralling in One Piece that it could be its own undoing at the hands of observant fans. Creating a world with so many engaging supporting characters is impressive, but it can be a headache when they're suddenly under intense scrutiny. For the past year, said character is none other than Red-haired Shanks.

Shanks is Luffy's earliest role model in the series, goading him into becoming a gutsy pirate while losing an arm protecting the boy. Yet, his influence stretches far past that, especially as one of the Four Emperors . But as a consequence of the reveal of Kenjiro Tsuda as his twin brother, Shamrock, one debunked theory has resurfaced.

One Piece's Shanks Rat Meme Lives On

Shanks meeting with the Five Elders in One Piece epi

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