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It appears that Oda is crafting Kid's character to step into the shoes of Red-Haired Shanks in One Piece, aiming to become an Emperor contemporaneously with the Pirate King Luffy.
The Wano arc in One Piece unfolds with an unprecedented power surge by Oda, favoring not only the Straw Hat crew but also bestowing significant attention upon the duo Law and Kid. In Chapter 1040, Kid, wielding his devil fruit power, joins forces with Law to shatter Big Mom's dream alliance with Kaido. Observing Kid's journey, one can't help but feel that he is destined to replace Red-Haired Shanks, becoming the 'one-armed but undefeated' Four Emperor in the future.
Concerning Kid's appearance, he shares a spirited personality with Luffy, living by the motto 'like it, swing into action.' This Super Rookie fearlessly plunges into every battle, always seeking the spotlight. Kid's unique connections with Red-Haired Shanks are apparent, especially in the color of his hair, intentionally or coincidentally mirroring the hue of Shanks' tresses.
While Law and Luffy form an alliance to topple the rule of Emperor Kaido, Kid, alongside fellow Supernovas, unites to overthrow Red-Haired Shanks. Shanks, initially seeming straightforward, is the one who deprived Kid of an arm, leading him to join the 'limbless' fraternity in One Piece, akin to Shanks. Oda subtly hints that in the future, when Red-Haired Shanks steps down, Kid will be the successor with numerous similarities.
Entering Wano, Kid faces betrayal once again, leading to his defeat by Kaido and imprisonment in Udon. Here, the Super Rookie forms an alliance with Luffy and Law, becoming a crucial trio in toppling Kaido. Awakening his devil fruit power, Kid's abilities surprise even Big Mom. In the future, Kid will further refine his attacking skills and use his awakened devil fruit effectively. Similar to Luffy, Kid possesses Conqueror's Haki, a power that, when combined with his devastating attacks, brings formidable offensive capabilities.
With an indomitable spirit and ambitious nature, undoubtedly, post-Wano, Kid will continue to expand his forces, enhance his strength, and emerge as a counterpart to Luffy in the future. If the day comes when Luffy becomes the Pirate King, we might witness a new generation of Emperors as Law and Kid are fully capable of assuming this role. With a peculiar connection to Red-Haired Shanks, the future of One Piece will hold no surprises if we see another one-armed Emperor, 'scarred but not defeated,' exuding dominance similar to Shanks at the present moment.
What are your thoughts on the idea of Kid, the 'broken' one, following in the footsteps of Red-Haired Shanks to become the 'one-armed but not crippled' Emperor in One Piece? Share your opinions on this matter!
