Title: The Grand Reveal of Shanks: Mastermind, Aizen, Kira, and... Jigsaw!?
The Straw Hat crew is sailing calmly on the Thousand Sunny. The waves are peaceful, the sky is clear, and everyone is just lounging around. Suddenly, Shanks’ iconic ship appears on the horizon. Luffy, thinking it's time for a reunion, excitedly yells.
Luffy:
“SHANKS!!! IT’S FINALLY TIME!!!”
Shanks steps off the ship, casually walking on the air toward the Sunny, but something’s off. His usual chill vibe is gone, replaced by an eerie calm. He smirks like he knows something they don’t.
Shanks:
“Oh, Luffy... I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time.”
Luffy:
“Me too! I’m gonna be the Pirate King!”
Shanks shakes his head and gives a slow, menacing clap.
Shanks:
“You think it was all going to be that easy, huh? Just chase after your dreams, make some friends, defeat some Yonko, and find the One Piece? No, no, no, my dear Luffy… This has all been part of my plan.”
The whole crew looks confused, except Robin, who raises an eyebrow, sensing something sinister. Shanks’ smirk widens.
Shanks:
“Allow me to introduce myself properly… Not as ‘Red-Haired’ Shanks. But as… Ratsaw.”
The camera zooms in dramatically. Shanks pulls out a rat-shaped mask and slowly puts it on his face.
Nami:
“Ratsaw? What kind of name is that?”
Zoro:
“Sounds stupid.”
Shanks:
“Oh, does it, Zoro? Just like how you thought you’d be the world’s greatest swordsman by now? Hah, you’re still lost, aren’t you?”
Zoro grips his sword angrily. Meanwhile, Shanks starts pacing, the mask on his face making him look creepier.
Shanks (Ratsaw):
“You see, Luffy, this whole journey of yours... it’s been orchestrated by me. I’ve been watching, pulling strings, and making sure things went exactly as planned.”
He suddenly turns to Usopp.
Shanks:
“Hey, Usopp... remember your mom?”
Usopp freezes, eyes wide.
Shanks:
“Yeah, I poisoned her.”
Usopp:
“WHAT!?”
Shanks:
“Rat blood. Slow-acting. Painful. But necessary. You see, I needed to push you, to mold you into who you are today. A sniper with pain in his heart.”
Luffy (shocked):
“Why would you do that!?”
Shanks:
“Oh, it’s not just her. I poisoned Whitebeard. The tremors? Not just his fruit. His own blood was shaking from my poison. Kaido? Big Mom? Oh, they thought they were the top dogs, but they were just pawns in my game. Roger himself? Oh, you think he just caught some disease? No, no, no... that was all me, Luffy.”
Robin (calm but disturbed):
“Brooks' former crew... the Rumbar Pirates. That was you too?”
Shanks:
“Of course. You think their ‘death’ was an accident? I wanted Brook to suffer, to be alone for decades, so he would join you. Every move, every person in your crew, has been exactly where I wanted them.”
Franky steps forward, visibly angry.
Franky:
“Then what about Kid and Bartolomeo? You took them out just to hurt Luffy?”
Shanks:
“Ah, Kid... Bartolomeo. They were becoming nuisances. Too close to Luffy. Too much potential to get in my way. I crushed them not because I had to... but because I wanted to see Luffy hurt. Oh, and Bartolomeo? Let’s just say he was disrespecting more than flags... He was disrespecting me. And I couldn't have that.”
Sanji lights a cigarette and blows out smoke.
Sanji:
“And what about Green Bull? He showed up ready to fight us and then just... twerked?”
Shanks chuckles darkly.
Shanks:
“My Haki is that strong. But what you didn’t know is that Green Bull twerked for more than you, Sanji... He twerked for the Gorosei themselves. I made him do it. I made him degrade himself. All for my amusement.”
Chopper (tearing up):
“But why!? WHY, SHANKS?”
Shanks (Ratsaw):
“Because I’m bored, Chopper. I’ve been bored for decades. Watching these pirates sail around, thinking they’re free when they’re all trapped in my game. I’m the Jigsaw of the seas. And now, it’s time for the final game.”
Shanks takes off his mask, revealing a crazed grin beneath it.
Shanks:
“I wanted to see who was worthy of reaching the One Piece. Who could stand the trials, the betrayals, the poison? And Luffy... you were the perfect test subject.”
Luffy:
“Shanks... this isn’t you! What happened!?”
Shanks:
“You want to know? My father. Figarat Garling.”
Dramatic gasp from the crew.
Shanks:
“That’s right. He’s not just some random noble. He’s now one of the Elder Stars. And he taught me everything I know. This world is rotten, Luffy. And the only way to fix it is to tear it all down. Starting... with you.”
Shanks snaps his fingers, and suddenly the entire crew feels an overwhelming pressure. It’s his Conqueror’s Haki, but on a level they’ve never experienced.
Shanks:
“I’ve taken down legends, kings, and crews far stronger than yours. Roger’s dream? It was never about freedom. It was about control. And I’ve taken the reins.”
Luffy, barely able to move, looks up at Shanks, his eyes filled with determination.
Luffy:
“I don’t care what you say. I’m still going to find the One Piece, and I’m still going to beat you, Shanks!”
Shanks smirks.
Shanks:
“I’d love to see you try. But remember... you’re already playing my game.”
With that, Shanks vanishes into thin air, leaving the crew shaken, confused, and angry.
Zoro:
“Alright. I officially hate him.”
Usopp (shaking):
“He poisoned... my mom...”
Luffy (angrily clenching his fists):
“Shanks... I’m gonna kick your ass.”
As the screen fades to black, Shanks' voice echoes in the background.
Shanks (Ratsaw):
“Let the final game... begin.”