One Piece: Eiichiro Oda Declares Shanks as the Most Unique Pirate

Shanks is undeniably one of the key figures in the world of One Piece, displaying powers that are truly exceptional. Recently, Eiichiro Oda provided insights into why he stands out as the most distinctive pirate.

Red-Haired Shanks remains one of the most enigmatic characters within One Piece, as the narrative has yet to fully unveil his genuine intentions. Throughout the series, Shanks has exhibited remarkable displays of power, but it’s clear that he hasn’t tapped into his complete potential.

He notably used the Divine Departure technique, a signature move of Gol D. Roger, to triumph over Eustass Kidd. However, the manga doesn’t elaborate on how Shanks is capable of wielding the same attack as the Pirate King. Fortunately for fans, during a Q&A session in Weekly Shonen Jump, Eiichiro Oda tackled 10 significant questions, including one about this technique.

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The inquiry posed was, “Was the Kamusari (Divine Departure) move that knocked out Kid in one hit taught by Roger, or did Shanks learn it by mimicking him?”

Oda’s response was illuminating: “He recalled it because he always admired Roger. It’s not simply a technique that anyone from the Roger Pirates can replicate, showcasing Shanks’ exceptional talent.”

The community of fans has been engaged in discussions about Shanks’ sole known move, with one user commenting, “It’s such a unique attack that it doesn’t even slash the opponent; instead, it sends them soaring and leaves them dazed. Divine Departure.”

“While many are upset with these revelations, I’m overjoyed because Shanks honors Roger so deeply that he dedicated much effort to mastering his technique. I find that incredibly endearing,” another fan remarked.

The Straw Hats have at long last arrived in the legendary Land of Giants, so make sure to find out what’s in store for the Elbaf Arc.

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