One Piece's latest silhouette being Shiki makes perfect sense

Modified Nov 26, 2024 21:30 GMT

One Piece chapter 1132 is set to be released on December 2, 2024, but brief spoilers for the chapter have already been revealed. Following the release of these spoilers, the 'mysterious man walking through the forest' has become the talk of the town, with fans speculating about the identity of this new character. Much to their surprise, it could be the Man marked by the flames.

It would make sense for this man to be at Elbaph, considering how it is a few islands away from the Laugh Tale. However, the bigger question is, who might be this character? Given the previous lore and his importance in the current arc, Shiki might be the Man marked by the Flames, as he fits every description, ignoring the ones that aren't confirmed.

Disclaimer: This article contains potential spoilers from One Piece chapter 1132 and has the author's opinion.

***One Piece*: Exploring Shiki as the man marked by the flames, who might also be the mysterious man walking through the forest**

The silhouette at Elbaph as seen in the manga (Image via Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha)

One Piece chapter 1132 spoilers revealed that the Straw Hat Pirates had now entered the Elbaf castle. Moreover, the chapter showcased a grand panel of the overall view of Elbaph, but the key detail was the reveal of another mysterious silhouette walking through the forest.

While most fans consider this silhouette to be the same one that called out the Straw Hat Pirates in chapter 1124, the reality might be different. The silhouette from chapter 1124 might be Scopper Gabon, while the silhouette revealed in the latest chapter's spoilers might be someone of grave importance, someone who has the last Poneglyph.

The ship of the man marked by the flames (Image via Toei Animation)

That person could only be the man marked by the Flames. This rumored character is said to hold the last Road Poneglyph, which is necessary to locate the final coordinates of the Laugh Tale. Moreover, other hints suggest that this man might have the power to create whirlpools and might be associated with the World Government.

While these are speculated hints, it is safe to assume one point: that the Man Marked by the Flames has the final Road Poenglyph. However, the bigger question is who might it be. Luckily enough, some hints have been given by the series, but the biggest hint might be present in an episode that fans most probably ignored.

Shiki as seen in episode 0 (Image via Toei Animation)

One Piece Film: Strong World episode 0 is a promotional episode released to commemorate the series' film. The episode featured Shiki and his love for Roger, as the Golden Lion was adamant about joining the Roger Pirates. He wanted to rule over the world with Roger instead of finding the Grand Treasure.

However, no one could change Roger's mindset, and Shiki was defeated in battle against the Roger Pirates. A few days after his defeat, the Roger Pirates disbanded, and the Pirate King was captured by the Marines. As expected, Shiki wasn't pleased and took his fury on the Marine. Eventually, he was captured by Garp and thrown into the Impel Down.

A few days later, Roger was executed while Shiki mourned his death and cursed a new Pirate Era where pirates chased treasures instead of the world. Shiki's admiration for Gol D Roger might make him the owner of the final Road Poenglyph, leading him to go into hiding so that no one could reach the final treasure.

Analysis and Final Thoughts

Episode 0 of the series is all but confirmed to be canon, considering how Shiki is titled a 'canon character' by the author. Therefore, the events that took place between the Golden Lion and Gol D Roger are true, which makes this theory truly sensible.

However, since Shiki doesn't match the rest of the rumored description of the Man Marked by the Flames, it is advised to take this theory with a grain of salt, just to be on the safe side.

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