18 Years Later, One Piece Finally Hints At The Mysterious Pirate With an Eye Patch

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Please be aware that this article reveals key plot points from the One Piece manga! The Elbaph Arc in the One Piece manga has finished the story about the past (the God Valley flashback) and now focuses on the tale of King Harald. The events at God Valley dramatically changed the world, shifting power after the death of Rocks D. Xebec. Even though Harald wasn’t present at God Valley, he was greatly impacted, particularly by Xebec’s death. This made him even more eager to gain favor with the World Government, and he was willing to do anything to secure a brighter future for his kingdom. The World Government readily exploited his desperation.

The newest chapter of One Piece, Chapter 1167, follows Harald as he becomes a Holy Knight and obeys the Gorosei’s orders. During this, he unexpectedly meets Shanks, who had recently returned home to his family after the execution of Gol D. Roger. But Shanks has his own agenda for working with the Holy Knights, and a specific detail connects back to something the author, Eiichiro Oda, previously revealed.

One Piece’s Mysterious Pirate With an Eyepatch Could Be Shanks

Released in 2007, the One Piece 10th Treasures book offered fans a look ahead at the manga, including some spoilers and a fun crossover with Dragon Ball. Because it was only available in Japan, details from the book quickly spread online. One particularly noteworthy comment from creator Eiichiro Oda revealed that a pirate wearing an eye-patch would appear near the end of the One Piece story.

I’m really excited to finally draw this character. It’s interesting because a lot of people assume pirates wear eye patches, but I’ve actually never included one in my artwork.” This quote comes from Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, and was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by well-known fan translator @sandman_AP. For over 18 years, fans have been hoping to see a pirate with an eye patch in the series. In Chapter 1167, Shanks appeared with an eye bandage – the closest Oda has come to fulfilling that request. The bandage clearly covers a scar caused by Marshall D. Teach, a major villain in the story.

Shanks spent several years in the Holy Land, learning everything he could before returning to his life at sea. The author clearly intends for Shanks to play a significant role in the story, suggesting big plans for him. Fans have long speculated about Shanks’ identity, wondering if he might be connected to figures like Joy Boy or Xebec, but these theories remain unconfirmed. Although it hasn’t been officially stated, current clues strongly suggest Shanks is the pirate the author has been hinting at.

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2025-12-01 01:10