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Eiichiro Oda’s mastery in the manga realm since 1997 has been both monumental and heartrending for fans of One Piece. Despite not being notorious for killing off characters, Oda crafts emotionally charged departures that linger with readers after nearly every arc. Over the course of two decades, fans have grown somewhat accustomed to Oda’s storytelling methods, yet the series continues to surprise and captivate week after week.
In the current Egghead arc, a wealth of information has unfolded, with numerous side plots emerging, including the much-anticipated reunion between Shanks and Kid. Amidst clashes like Blackbeard versus Law, the Kid Pirates make their way to Elbaf, a land known for its colossal inhabitants and currently under Shanks’ guardianship.
Revealing Shanks to possess the most extensive Haki radius in One Piece, his presence was sensed by Kid even before reaching Elbaf, culminating in an inevitable confrontation between the two pirate crews. Despite Kid’s recent victory over Big Mom in the prior arc, the outcome against Shanks was vastly different.
In a surprising turn, Shanks engaged in combat for the first time on-page, showcasing incredible speed and overwhelming conqueror’s Haki, swiftly subduing Kid and seemingly damaging his robotic arm once more. Shanks’ immense power extended to vanquishing the rest of Kid’s crew. However, this apparent defeat doesn’t necessarily signify Kid’s demise.
The ambiguity arises regarding Kid’s survival, primarily because unlike Ace, whose deceased body was prominently displayed, neither Law nor Kid’s bodies have been shown. Oda has a penchant for major events occurring off-screen, yet he has never dispatched major characters without prior notice.
While speculation might suggest Kid’s demise after facing two emperors, predicting the narrative twists in One Piece remains an elusive task. Oda might intertwine various ongoing events, leading to unforeseen outcomes. Ultimately, the grandest confrontation in One Piece will likely assemble all pirates and marines, each pursuing their objectives at Laugh Tale.
Considering Oda’s storytelling patterns, the chances of Kid’s ultimate demise appear slim to nearly impossible. In the world of One Piece, the absence of a body often signifies the likelihood of survival. Despite the series’ history of sudden and heart-wrenching deaths, the absence of a confirmed body usually implies that a character may not have met their end.