Shanks is one of the most important characters in One Piece's Final Saga, and fans have been waiting for ages to see him take up a significant role in the story. Fans know Shanks to be a monstrously powerful individual, but more importantly, he is the person who inspired Luffy to become a pirate. He is Luffy's Idol, and for that reason, Shanks will always hold terrific importance in the story.