Shanks has long been regarded as the strongest Haki user in the world. However, a shocking revelation from creator Eiichiro Oda in the Elbaf arc changes everything: there is a new character whose Haki is powerful enough to rival Shanks. This person is none other than his twin brother, Shamrock Figarland.
Oda reveals Shamrock Figarland, Shanks’ twin brother
Introduced in the Elbaf arc, Shamrock Figarland immediately demonstrates overwhelming strength. As the Captain of the Holy Knights, Shamrock is naturally the strongest among them. Oda even describes him as stronger than Loki, a character Shanks previously defeated. This highlights Shamrock’s power as comparable to Shanks’.
Shamrock wields a powerful sword enchanted by Imu that can transform into Cerberus. It seems he does not use a Devil Fruit, his strength mainly comes from Haki. This is no surprise since the Figarland family is known for their exceptional Haki abilities. This also explains why Shanks is so strong without a Devil Fruit. Similarly, Shamrock possesses extraordinary Haki.
Shamrock’s Conqueror’s Haki rivals Shanks’
One of the biggest proofs of Shamrock’s Haki level matching Shanks is his ability to use advanced Conqueror’s Haki. Oda previously revealed a technique called Observation Killing Haki, also known as “Observation Haki Killing Aura,” a rare and powerful Haki skill first shown by the Yonko Shanks.
Essentially, Observation Haki allows the user to sense presence, emotions, and even predict opponents’ future moves. Observation Killing Haki is an advanced form of Conqueror’s Haki that can neutralize or overwhelm an opponent’s Observation Haki. This offers a huge advantage in battle, enabling surprise attacks and absolute dominance.
In the Elbaf arc, Shamrock has demonstrated a similar ability, indicating his Haki is on the same elite level.
It’s only a matter of time before Oda lets Shamrock Figarland unleash his full power, especially with the Holy Land of Marijoa under attack. No matter who the attacker is, Shamrock will dominate them, just as fans expect from someone with Haki as strong as Shanks.
According to Gamerant