For the last three decades of One Piece, Shanks has served more as a living legend than a fleshed-out character. Despite inspiring Luffy's dream and appearing at pivotal moments that radically shifted the story, Oda stubbornly refused to fully explain who Shanks really is. Even today, after Shanks' parentage was confirmed in the Elbaph arc, there are more mysteries than answers when it comes to the iconic captain of the Red-Haired Pirates.
10 Perfect One Piece Shanks Reveals That Broke the Internet
Shanks is one of the most mysterious One Piece characters, making any revelation about him a viral event.