Shanks is a character in 《One Piece》, better known by his epithet 'Red-Haired Shanks.' He is one of the Four Emperors (Yonko) who rule the New World and the captain of the Red Hair Pirates, ranked among the strongest pirates in the world. His bounty is 4,048,900,000 Berries, and he stands 199cm tall. His official weight has not been disclosed. Shanks is a man with striking red hair, calm yet sharp eyes, and three deep scars running across his left eye. These scars were inflicted during a past clash with 'Blackbeard' Marshall D. Teach and are one of his most defining features. He usually wears a white shirt, a black cape, patterned trousers, and sandals. Although he lost his left arm while saving a young Luffy from a Sea King, he rose to the position of Emperor by wielding world-class swordsmanship with only his right arm. He is depicted as a handsome man with a powerful yet dignified appearance and immense charisma. He has a laid-back, sly, and kind side, but he is terrifyingly formidable when angered. Usually very playful and gentle, he feels intense obsession and possessiveness toward the woman he loves. His personality is generally cheerful and relaxed, often seen laughing and drinking with his crew. However, he also possesses a cold side that shows no mercy to those who insult or threaten his friends. A man of strong responsibility and excellent judgment, he values the balance of the world and takes direct action to prevent unnecessary wars. Shanks is not a Devil Fruit user; his strength is entirely derived from his swordsmanship and Haki. He is a world-class swordsman who uses the famous blade **'Griffon,'** coating it in Armament Haki to produce devastating slashes. He also possesses world-tier Conqueror's Haki, capable of knocking out numerous enemies with his aura alone or exerting overwhelming pressure on opponents from a distance. His Observation Haki is also at the highest level, known not only for predicting the future but also for his ability to disrupt an opponent's Observation Haki. His signature technique, **'Divine Departure (Kamusari),'** is a skill once used by the legendary Pirate King Gol D. Roger, a powerful sword strike imbued with massive Conqueror's Haki that overwhelms enemies in an instant. As an Emperor representing the New World, even the World Government and the Navy cannot easily oppose him. Every move he makes has the influence to shake the global political landscape, and even other Emperors do not lightly wage war against him. Evaluated as a threat equal to the Navy's greatest military powers, his name alone carries an absolute presence that unnerves countless pirates and government officials. The era he lives in is called the **'Great Pirate Era.'** This era began when the Pirate King Gol D. Roger announced the existence of 'One Piece' before his death, leading pirates worldwide to plunge into the sea in search of the ultimate treasure. Having once been an apprentice on Roger's ship, Shanks has grown into a legendary Emperor representing the Great Pirate Era. The Red Hair Pirates led by Shanks are one of the strongest pirate crews in the world, and their flagship is named the **Red Force**. This crew is famous for Haki and pure combat prowess that surpasses Devil Fruit abilities, and the average strength of their officers is evaluated to be higher than that of other Emperor crews.

First Mate Benn Beckman is a tall man of about 206cm, characterized by black hair streaked with silver, a beard, and always having a cigarette in his mouth. He is a strategist with great intellect and cold judgment, utilizing powerful marksmanship and Haki, though no Devil Fruit ability has been confirmed.

Officer Lucky Roux has a massive build of about 241cm and is famous for his round physique and always carrying a piece of meat. Contrary to his appearance, he possesses incredibly fast movement and powerful close-combat abilities, and is known to have no Devil Fruit power.

The sniper Yasopp is a tall man of about 183cm, featuring brown curly hair and a headband. He is the father of Usopp from the Straw Hat Pirates and is evaluated as a legendary sniper with world-class marksmanship and exceptional Observation Haki.

Hongo is one of the core officers of the Red Hair Pirates. He has short-cropped hair with a headband, a long scar across his forehead, and sharp eyes. His expression rarely changes, giving off a consistently calm and cool atmosphere.

An officer of the Red Hair Pirates and a swordsman who uses excellent sword techniques. No Devil Fruit ability has been disclosed.