Nevertheless, Shanks has a lot to answer for.

The chapter’s final panels depict a figure identical to Shanks arriving at the island of Elbaph.

Far more likely, however,Shanks has some kind of twin or clone.

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Red Hair may be far more than just a simple pirate making his way in the world.

ForNetflix’s live-action anime adaptationspecifically,One Pieceseason 1 becomes a very different watch after reading chapter 1134.

Alas, the suspicion isn’t lifted completely.

live-action Luffy and live-action Shanks looking a bit shifty evil

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Shanks letting young Luffy munch the Gum Gum fruit was, at best, a rookie error.

The truth of Luffy’s devil fruit is revealed inOne Piecechapter 1044.

Shanks could, therefore, appear in a limited capacity when the Straw Hats sail back onto Netflix.

Shanks' twin arrives at Elbaph via a portal.

One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.

Another possibility forOne Pieceseason 2 would be bringing forward a key moment from further ahead in the manga.

In hindsight, this could have been a reference to Shanks' doppelganger.

Peter Gadiot as Shanks in Netflix’s One Piece and Luffy’s Devil Fruit from the anime.

Peter Gadiot as Shanks leaning on a barrel in live-action One Piece.

Luffy Zoro and Nami in Netflix live action One Piece

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