Figarland Garling's Gorosei transformation in One Piece could confirm "the Shanks' Brother theory"

Modified Sep 10, 2024 02:30 GMT

Figarland Garling's Gorosei transformation in One Piece could confirm "the Shanks' Brother theory" (Image via Shueisha)

One Piece chapter 1125 was released on September 9, 2024, and the chapter saw the demise of Saint Saturn and Garling Figarland taking his place in the Five Elders. With him officially a part of the Gorosei now, the fandom is awaiting what yokai form he could take, as the other Gorosei also have a yokai form which is still unconfirmed whether it is due to a devil fruit.

After exploring the mythological hints between Garling and Saturn, Fenrir could be the yokai transformation of the former, hinting that he could have two sons, just like the mythical beast. Furthermore, according to mythological references, one of these sons again reconfirms the presence of Shanks' twin, indicating that a popular theory regarding the Red Hair could be true.

Disclaimer: This article contains potential spoilers from the One Piece manga series and has the author's opinion.

One Piece: Why Garling becoming the Gorosei confirms Shanks' twin theory

Saint Saturn's demise as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

According to One Piece chapter 1125, after the events on Egghead Island, Saint Saturn's body was burnt to a crisp, leaving behind only his skeleton. On the other hand, in the Holy Land of Mariejois, Saint Garling Figarland entered Gorosei's room and stated that he would be the replacement of Saint Saturn in the Five Elders.

With Garling now the newest part of the Five Elders, he could be destined to receive some powerups, some of which are immortality, the knowledge of the Void Century, and a mysterious yokai form, that the Gorosei showcased in One Piece chapter 1125.

The Gorosei as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

Saint Saturn had the powers of Gyuki, a spider-bull hybrid creature from Japanese mythology. So, what could be the powers of Saint Garling? Luckily, his mythical yokai form is already expressed through various hints.

The planet Saturn has a moon revolving around it, titled the Fenrir moon. The Fenrir is a mythical werewolf from the Norse mythology. Moreover, Saint Garling's facial hair is in the shape of a moon, which is a stimulus for werewolves, as indicated through various anime series. So, Saint Garling's yokai form could be the mythical creature from Norse mythology, Fenrir.

In Norse mythology, Fenrir has two sons. The first son is named Sköll, the one who chased the Sun, and the other one is Hati, the one who chased the moon. Both of these events were crucial to the final event, the Ragnarok.

The first appearance of Shanks' 'potential' twin (Image via Shueisha)

If studied, just like Fenrir, Garling also has two sons, one of which is the Conqueror of the Sea and the captain of the Red-Hair Pirates, Shanks. However, the identity of the other son is unknown, but the fandom speculated it after the two-page panel, through Shanks' twin theory, that revealed a mysterious swordsman.

Just like Sköll, Shanks chased the Sun his whole life which was the Nika devil fruit. After Luffy ate it, the Straw Hat and the Red Hair followed the same path and could potentially meet each other at the final destination, Elbaf Island.

On the other hand, just like Hati, Shanks' twin followed the moon, which could be his father Saint Garling. This would make Shanks' twin a Holy Knight just like his father. Their roles are destined through their heritage and they could clash at the end of the series as they represent the opposite sides.

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Edited by Sreerupa Das