A question might arise in the minds of One Piece fans: why doesn’t Shanks have any Devil Fruit user in his crew? The answer to this lies in Chapter 1113 of One Piece. One Piece Chapter 1113 was absolutely stellar and the most important part of the chapter came towards the end of it when Vegapunk made a massive announcement that shocked the entire world.
According to Dr. Vegapunk, the entire world was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean. While this revelation was new to the readers, a theory asserts that some of the characters like Shanks, Crocus, and Rayleigh already knew this was going to happen.
Even though the water levels in One Piece have been increasing for some time, Vegapunk’s message conveys a sense of urgency, suggesting that the problem may have recently gotten worse and that the World Government—more especially, the Five Elders and Imu—may be to blame. While this may make little to no sense to the fans, there’s a way in which the world could sink to the ocean’s bottom.
Theory Suggests Shanks and Rayleigh Knew About The Secret
An Instagram user, @OBITOREELS uploaded a reel that suggests that Shanks, Crocus, and Rayleigh knew about the secret that Vegapunk announced to the world. This is why Rayleigh mastered the art of ship coating, Crocus built himself a house inside a whale, and Shanks doesn’t have any Devil Fruit users in his crew.
The beginning of Vegapunk’s message is what prompted all the Five Elders to Egghead Island in the first place. The significance of the message was so great that the Elders could not wait for it to arrive. Rather, they all agreed that it was time to relocate, and with Saturn’s help, they were all called to Egghead Island. The Five Elders made the unanimous decision to move forward and attempted to neutralize every threat on the island after that.
In any case, their presence on the island serves as another evidence of how widespread Vegapunk’s message is. Moreover, the fact that these incidents were added to the Egghead Arc raises the possibility that they directly relate to the primary plot.
Minor arcs in One Piece are always used to establish small details that are important in a later big arc. In this instance, it’s possible that the purpose of presenting Lulusia’s devastation just before the Egghead Arc and its aftermath was to establish Vegapunk’s theory from the beginning.
One Piece Latest Chapters Reveal More Secrets About The World
The latest episode of One Piece foreshadows the turbulent times ahead for the Straw Hats as strong enemies draw in on Luffy and his group. Even at the height of its narrative, One Piece never fails to enthrall readers as it reveals more and more of the world’s deep mysteries, including those about the Void Century and the mysterious Joyboy.
By implying a possible relationship between Imu and Lily, Chapter 1116 deepens the layers of the story and heightens the suspense. As the story nears the Elbaf Arc, fans are excited for the story to unravel as it sails towards the final arc.
Frequently asked questions
Does the article confirm why Shanks keeps Devil Fruit users out of his crew?
No. It presents an unconfirmed fan theory (credited to an Instagram creator), not canon. The idea is that because Devil Fruit users lose the ability to swim, Shanks supposedly keeps them off his crew in anticipation of Dr. Vegapunk’s broadcast warning that the world will eventually sink beneath the sea. Eiichiro Oda has never stated Shanks’ actual reason, so treat it as reader interpretation.
Who besides Shanks does the article claim already knew the world might sink?
The theory names Silvers Rayleigh and Crocus alongside Shanks. It cites Rayleigh’s mastery of ship coating and Crocus living inside the whale Laboon as supposed signs they prepared for a watery future. In canon those details have other explanations (Crocus tended Laboon), so this is speculation linking existing manga facts, not a confirmed plot point.
What real manga event is this Shanks theory built on?
Dr. Vegapunk’s worldwide broadcast in the recent One Piece manga, which includes a warning that the sea level will rise and the world will eventually sink. That broadcast (and a later hint about Imu and Lily) is canon, but the article’s leap from it to Shanks, Rayleigh, and Crocus knowing in advance remains unconfirmed fan speculation.
