Is shanks a celestial dragon

Over the course of One Piece's long-running story, fans have seen Monkey D. Luffy grow from a new pirate establishing his own crew to a seasoned warrior capable of taking down some of the world's strongest characters.

Luffy's journey is one of remarkable growth, and he's had help from numerous allies on his sea-faring adventures.

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But the catalyst in Luffy's grand journey is a very specific figure.

One of the most mysterious and influential characters in One Piece's story is the Red-Haired Pirate Shanks. While he hasn't always been in the spotlight, Shanks has played an important role in many of the franchise's major events -- from Luffy's origin story all the way to the series' current arcs.

Shanks' involvement in the series so far has had a far-reaching impact on the story, and as One Piece's Final Saga continues, it's very likely he will be one of the key characters as the story draws to a close.