One Piece Chapter 1166 delivers a bombshell revelation that finally explains the fierce animosity between Shanks and Blackbeard (Marshall D. Teach). The long-standing tension, often brushed off as rivalry, now appears to be rooted in a tragic familial bloodline conflict.
The latest chapter confirms that Figarland Garling the father of Shanks was the one who delivered the final blow that killed Rocks D. Xebec. This detail alone is monumental, but the twist lies in lineage: Shanks is Garling’s son, while Blackbeard is a direct descendant of Xebec. The puzzle pieces behind their hostility now fall perfectly into place.
It’s now evident that Blackbeard has long known of his father’s death. Being just a child during the fateful God Valley Incident, he may have never fully grasped the situation especially that his father, Xebec, might have sought death himself. But the trauma lingers, morphing into a deep resentment toward Shanks the offspring of his father’s killer.
The Blood Feud Between Shanks and Blackbeard
This newly revealed connection confirms that the antagonism between the two emperors isn’t coincidental. Blackbeard likely harbors hatred toward both Garling and Shanks, blaming them for the loss of his father when he was just an orphaned child.
Their rocky relationship dates back decades. They first crossed paths when the Roger Pirates clashed with the Whitebeard Pirates. Shanks would later acknowledge that the scar across his face the only injury that ever truly troubled him was inflicted by none other than Marshall D. Teach.
Even during the Marineford War, Shanks made it clear that he viewed Blackbeard as an existential threat. Blackbeard, however, responded cryptically, saying it wasn’t yet time to face Shanks. Since then, Shanks has kept a close watch on Blackbeard, gathering intel and staying one step ahead of his movements.
Will Blackbeard Fight Shanks Instead of Luffy?
The God Valley Incident left Blackbeard parentless. Meanwhile Shanks—the son of the man who struck down Xebec grew up freely, even being adopted into Gol D. Roger’s pirate crew.
There’s no denying that Blackbeard has plenty of reasons to go after Shanks. This deep-seated vendetta will likely culminate in a final showdown between the two. It’s even plausible that Shanks will be the one to take down Blackbeard, paving the way for Luffy to confront the ultimate threat: Imu.
Blackbeard gave Shanks a scar he will never forget. And for that, Shanks won’t rest until that debt is repaid. With both pirates now having undeniable personal motives, their climactic battle seems inevitable written in fate.
Sources: gamek
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