Figarland Shamrock

Figarland Shamrock serves as the commander of the God's Knights and is a World Noble from the Figarland Family, being the son of Saint Figarland Garling, one of the Five Elders of the World Government. He is also the older twin brother of Shanks, one of the Four Emperors. Shamrock is tall and has a lean, muscular build, with long hair styled into a small braid on the left side of his head and a hint of facial stubble. His striking resemblance to Shanks often leads others to mistake him for his twin, although he lacks the triple scars over his left eye and retains both arms.

In keeping with his status as a World Noble and a God's Knight, Shamrock wears an opulent military tailcoat fastened with frog closures, complemented by light trousers adorned with dark straps on the left thigh, dark gloves, thigh-high metallic boots, and a cravat wrapped around his neck. He carries a saber at his left hip, secured by a shoulder belt, and often drapes himself in a black cloak when on the move.

 

As the commander of the God's Knights, Shamrock's authority is second only to that of the Supreme Commander Garling. It can be inferred that he possesses combat skills, as the organization has a history of engaging in various incidents. Like his fellow God's Knights, he has jurisdiction over standard World Nobles and functions as a law enforcement figure among them. Shamrock has the ability to utilize Magic Circles for transportation, having arrived in Elbaph alongside Gunko through one. His powerful Haki manifested as a massive burst resembling black lightning upon his arrival in Elbaph, which was noted by Scopper Gaban as being highly abnormal. Additionally, Shamrock wields a saber that has gained the powers of an Awakened Mythical Zoan-type Cerberus Devil Fruit, allowing the blade to transform into a three-headed dog that can unleash blades from its mouths. Even Loki, known for his immense strength among giants, feared the threat of the blades.

During the banquet celebrating the Straw Hat Pirates in Elbaph, Shamrock and Gunko arrived at Aurust Castle via a Magic Circle. When they inquired about Loki's whereabouts from a pair of giant guards, their seriousness was dismissed, prompting Gunko to resort to torture for the information. The duo then ventured into the Underworld to meet with Loki, offering him a position within the God's Knights, which he declined. Frustrated by Loki's demeanor, Gunko attacked one of his pets, and Shamrock suggested using it as leverage. However, Loki remained unyielding even after enduring a severe beating from Gunko, much to Shamrock's annoyance. Once Loki was knocked unconscious, Shamrock deemed him no longer worth their time and instructed Gunko to contact Mary Geoise to bring Elbaph under the control of the World Government. Before they could leave, however, Loki regained his composure and questioned Shamrock about his striking resemblance to Shanks. Although Gunko attempted to deflect the inquiry, Shamrock explained that he and Shanks were twin brothers, surprising Loki. This revelation led Loki to issue a threat, provoking Shamrock's outrage. In response, he summoned Cerberus from his sword, which horrified Loki. As Shamrock commanded Cerberus to attack the giant prince, he and Gunko made their escape on a bird-like creature formed from arrows. Loki was left severely wounded by Cerberus while Shamrock and Gunko plotted to take Elbaph's children hostage as leverage against their parents. Recognizing that they would need additional support, Shamrock ordered Gunko to contact someone else at Mary Geoise.

Eventually, Shamrock and Gunko returned to Elbaph's Sun World, allowing Gunko to create a Magic Circle to summon reinforcements. Rimoshifu Killingham and Shepherd Sommers emerged through the Abyss, although both appeared unprepared for the mission, humorously acting as if they had just arrived in Elbaph. Once they gathered their bearings, Shamrock expressed confusion about why he had received two God's Knights instead of the one he had requested. Killingham explained that Shamrock had been recalled to Mary Geoise due to a "dire" situation that had arisen since the Levely. After briefing his companions on the plan to extract the giant children, Shamrock proposed making a "game" out of the task, as they would have to manually kidnap the children using ships, given their inability to utilize the Magic Circle.

Trivia

• A shamrock is a type of three-leaved clover associated with good luck and Ireland.
• His name may reference famous wrestlers, specifically the Shamrock Brothers—Ken Shamrock and Frank Shamrock.
• Unlike other World Nobles, Shamrock's name does not include the "Saint" honorific.
• In his debut during the Levely Arc, Shamrock was implied to be Shanks due to sharing the same voice actor, and Shanks himself appeared earlier in the episode, with the voice credits only referring to Shanks to keep Shamrock's identity concealed.

Shepherd Sommers

Saint Sommers is a member of the God's Knights and a World Noble from the Shepherd Family. Saint Killingham is a tall, lanky man who has only been seen in his hybrid Zoan form, resembling a humanoid dragon. He features a single antler atop his head, wild long hair that obscures much of his serpentine neck, long whiskers, and flame-like eyebrows.

In line with the typical attire of the God's Knights, Killingham wears an elaborate military uniform, which includes a dark, high-collared trench coat that reaches down to his boots, long light gloves, a cravat, and a cape adorned with epaulets on his shoulders. He also sports a light armband emblazoned with the God's Knights emblem on his left arm. Like many World Nobles, he wears a resin bubble over his head, accompanied by a respirator-like device that covers his snout and jaws. Killingham is notably clumsy and struggles with punctuality, often succumbing to narcolepsy and falling asleep at inopportune moments, sometimes even speaking while asleep.

 

As a World Noble, he wields significant political authority, allowing him to act largely as he pleases, including summoning an Admiral if necessary. However, as a God's Knight, Killingham is also a skilled combatant capable of defending himself without relying on external assistance.

Killingham has seemingly consumed a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit, enabling him to transform into a qilin-like creature characterized by an elongated neck and antlers. The full extent of this fruit's abilities, beyond the typical advantages of a Zoan, remains unclear. He appears to have "awakened" this ability while retaining his personality, as indicated by the ribbon of flaming smoke that surrounds his head and torso during his transformation. Killingham is knowledgeable about the properties of the Abyss and is likely capable of utilizing it, as he can be teleported through it and understands that only those with a "mark" can do so. He wields a peculiar trident with asymmetric blades, although he has yet to be seen using it in combat.

Due to the challenging nature of their mission, Shamrock decided that reinforcements were necessary and instructed Gunko to contact Mary Geoise to prepare someone. Upon reaching the appropriate location, Gunko created a Magic Circle, summoning Killingham and Shepherd Sommers to Elbaph. Upon their arrival, both were initially unaware they had been transported, leading Killingham to believe he was late for duty. They soon realized their mistake, and while Sommers prepared himself, Killingham informed Shamrock that he had been recalled to Mary Geoise due to a "dire" situation there. After being briefed on the mission to abduct the Giant children, Killingham reminded his allies that only those with the "mark" could pass through the magic circle, meaning they would need to extract the children manually. Given the unique circumstances, Shamrock proposed that they could turn the kidnapping of the children into a "game" using their powers.

Trivia

• Killingham's name, Kiringamu, references his apparent Devil Fruit ability to transform into a qilin from Chinese mythology.
• The qilin is a hybrid creature known for its dragon-like features, including its head, antlers, scales, flowing mane, and tail, combined with the body of a goat, ox, deer, or horse. It has historical associations with giraffes due to a live giraffe presented to a Chinese emperor in the early 1400s.
• Killingham is currently the only "awakened" Zoan user affiliated with the World Government whose ribbon of flaming smoke is light-colored, in contrast to the darker hues seen with others.

Gunko

 

Gunko is a member of the God's Knights, characterized as a young woman of average height with light hair and heterochromia—her right eye is dark while her left is light. The lower half of her face and her knees are wrapped in bandages. She sports a dark newsboy cap adorned with goggles, a double-breasted jacket with exceptionally long sleeves, a dark panty beneath it, a flowing dark cape, and dark boots featuring cylindrical structures. As a member of the God's Knights, Gunko is presumed to be a skilled combatant, given the organization's esteemed reputation and its history of significant events like the God Valley Incident. While she holds authority over standard World Nobles and acts as an elite guard and police force among them, her exact position within the hierarchy remains ambiguous.

Upon her arrival in Elbaph, Gunko demonstrated her prowess by fearlessly confronting two giants, brutally dispatching several of Loki's animals, and decisively overpowering the incapacitated prince. This display of raw combat strength was further enhanced by her consumption of the Aro Aro no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that grants her the ability to create and manipulate bandage-like strips with arrowhead-shaped ends. These strips can be detached, levitated, and controlled from a distance.

The arrow strips serve multiple offensive purposes; their sharp ends are effective for stabbing, while the strips themselves can bind an opponent's limbs or constrict around their neck. Gunko can also shape the arrows into constructs, such as giant gauntlets and boots, significantly amplifying her striking power. Additionally, she can traverse the air by walking on the arrows she creates, and she can form flying creatures resembling birds from them.

Gunko's arrows can influence movement dynamics, enabling her to enhance her attacks by creating designated paths for them to follow. This trajectory increases the velocity and impact of each strike, although it gives her opponents a clear view of her intended actions. Moreover, Gunko bears a mark that allows her to utilize magic circles known as Abysses for transportation. During her journey to Elbaph, she was accompanied by Shamrock, and she can summon other marked individuals at will by directing her hand to the ground and calling them through the Abyss, irrespective of their current activities.

 

Gunko possesses formidable Haki, which manifested as a massive burst resembling black lightning upon her arrival in Elbaph, catching the attention of Scopper Gaban, who noted its abnormality. During a banquet celebrating the Straw Hat Pirates, Gunko and Figarland Shamrock arrived at Aurust Castle via a magic circle. When they inquired about Loki's whereabouts from a couple of giant guards, their seriousness was dismissed, prompting Gunko to resort to torture for information.

After descending to the Underworld to meet Loki, they offered him a position within the God's Knights, which he declined. Frustrated by Loki's demeanor, Gunko targeted one of his pets, and Shamrock suggested using it as leverage. Ultimately, Loki refused again, leading Gunko to adopt a more aggressive approach by brutally torturing him with her Devil Fruit powers. Even after a relentless assault, Loki remained defiant, resulting in Gunko knocking him unconscious. This prompted Shamrock to intervene, expressing his frustration with the predicament they faced.

Shamrock then instructed Gunko to contact Mary Geoise, intending to bring the giants of Elbaph under World Government control. However, before they could depart, Loki regained his composure and questioned Shamrock's resemblance to his former adversary, Shanks. Gunko, irritated by this disrespectful inquiry, attempted to chastise Loki, but he managed to elicit from Shamrock that he was indeed Shanks' twin brother. This revelation led Loki to issue a threat against their family, further aggravating Gunko. In response, Shamrock readied his sword and summoned Cerberus, while Gunko crafted a bird-like entity from her arrows, reminding Shamrock of their urgent agenda. As Shamrock attacked Loki, the duo fled to devise a plan to capture the giant children of Elbaph and summon aid from Mary Geoise.

Upon returning to Elbaph's Sun World, Gunko used her abilities to create an Abyss and summoned Rimoshifu Killingham and Shepherd Sommers. After briefing them on the situation, Killingham noted that they would need to manually extract the children, as none bore the mark for using the Abyss, though he dozed off mid-sentence, prompting Gunko's annoyance. Ultimately, Shamrock proposed that the trio of God's Knights could turn the situation into a "game."

Major Spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1139

One Piece Chapter 1139 Manga is relatively short, consisting of only 13 pages and titled "Mountain Eater," referencing the alias of the returning character. The cover page showcases a shocking development in Yamato’s journey in Wano, with Who’s Who poised to attack Page One and Ulti.

The chapter primarily focuses on Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Brook at the giant castle. The mysterious man from previous chapters is revealed to be Scopper Gaban, introduced in the presentation box as "Ya-san." Gaban discloses that he is Ripley’s partner and Colon’s father, also holding the title of the "Minister of Love" of Elbaf. He then opens a secret treasure room containing the key to Prince Loki’s chains.

 

In the village, the giants inform the remaining Straw Hats that Gaban now resides in Elbaf. Once known as the "left-hand man of the King of Pirates," he is regarded as a "legendary star," equal to Roger and Rayleigh. The chapter concludes with Gaban challenging Luffy: if he wants the key to Loki’s chains, he must defeat the infamous pirate in battle.

Trivia About Scopper Gaban

• Former Roger Pirate: Scopper Gaban was a key member of Gol D. Roger's crew, serving as his left-hand man.
• Alias: He is known by the alias "Ya-san," which adds an air of mystery to his character.
• Minister of Love: In Elbaf, Gaban holds the title of "Minister of Love," indicating a significant role in the giant community.
• Connection to Ripley: Gaban is married to Ripley, a character who plays a crucial part in the ongoing narrative.
• Legendary Status: He is considered a "legendary star," on par with other notable figures in the One Piece universe, such as Roger and Rayleigh.

Conclusion

As One Piece prepares for a break next week, fans eagerly await the next chapter's developments. In the meantime, explore our rankings of the best One Piece villains and the most powerful Devil Fruits, and learn more about Bonney’s Devil Fruit.