One Piece: Eiichiro Oda’s Most Hated Storyline Might Have Foreshadowed Luffy and Shanks’ Final Fight to Become the Pirate King

One Piece might bring back the Davy Back Fight from Long Ring Long Land arc for deciding the Pirate King between Luffy and Shanks.

One Piece: Eiichiro Oda’s Most Hated Storyline Might Have Foreshadowed Luffy and Shanks’ Final Fight to Become the Pirate King

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  • Eiichiro Oda's One Piece might introduce Long Ring Long Land arc's Davy Back Fight to decide the Pirate King between Monkey D. Luffy and Red-Haired Shanks.
  • Taking Luffy and Shanks' nature into consideration, they might put everything into the Davy Back Fight with also their crewmates proving their loyalty to their captains.
  • Luffy might finally get to prove himself infront of Shanks, whom he supports and respects so much.
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The Long Ring Long Land arc, often considered One Piece‘s most hated storyline, has sparked an interesting theory about its potential connection to Luffy and Shanks’ final fight for the title of Pirate King. Moreover, the introduction of The Davy Back Fight might play a serious role in the future of the anime by putting Luffy’s crew to the ultimate test with their loyalty on the line.

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It is widely known that One Piece is notorious for its intricate and often subtle foreshadowing, woven throughout the story by the masterful hand of Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the One Piece manga. This foreshadowing adds depth and anticipation to the narrative, rewarding attentive readers with aha moments and goosebumps when predictions come true.

One Piece
One Piece

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Theory Suggests A Davy Back Fight Might Decide the Next Pirate King

It’s thrilling to consider that a Davy Back Fight could be a vital factor in deciding who would become the next Pirate King, and this fits with Oda’s trend toward surprising turns and allusions. Davy Back Fights, introduced in the Long Ring Long Land arc, were established as a legitimate pirate tradition for settling disputes and stealing crew members.

One Piece: Davy Back Fight
Davy Back Fight

One Piece is known for its subtle foreshadowing. Some fans point to the Long Ring Long Land arc itself as a potential clue. The arc introduced Foxy, a seemingly goofy villain who embodied the Davy Back Fight tradition. It would cast doubt on the conventional idea of a decisive, epic fight and highlight the value of cunning, planning, and maybe even a little bit of luck.

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A Davy Back Fight of this size would need to be carefully planned and carried out in order to avoid coming across as cheesy or artificial. Oda would have to find a way to reconcile the seriousness of the situation with the tradition’s lightheartedness. A Davy Back Fight might not offer the same chance for individual character growth as a traditional battle but it will surely provide moments of heroism or sacrifice.

Red-Haired Shanks
Red-Haired Shanks

The concept of a Davy Back Fight between Luffy and Shanks, two of One Piece‘s most beloved characters, has ignited passionate debate among fans. On one hand, it presents a thematically resonant and unconventional way to decide the fate of the Pirate King title. But even the idea of such a development speaks much about Oda’s imagination and the boundless possibilities in the universe.

In the most recent episodes of the anime One Piece, Luffy is seen to have successfully faced off against Kaido in a fabled fight, which represents a significant turning point in his development into the Pirate King. It wasn’t an easy triumph for Luffy, who had to push himself to the utmost in both his physical and mental capabilities. He unlocked strong new moves, such as the Gear Fifth transition, which gives him extraordinary flexibility and ludicrous powers.

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Luffy and his crew
Luffy and his crew

The battle was hard and drawn out, leaving both sides battered and bruised, even with the support of his supporters. But in the end, even the powerful Kaido was unable to overcome Luffy’s unyielding will and amazing Gum-Gum Devil Fruit powers. With a final, decisive blow, Luffy sent the Yonko crashing down, marking a momentous occasion in the world of One Piece and the citizens of Wano Kingdom.

Luffy's Devil Fruit Awakening
Luffy’s Devil Fruit Awakening

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