One Piece: Could Shanks Have Been Waiting For Joy Boy?

Along the broad spectrum of theories surrounding Shanks’ true motives in One Piece, none have been able to provide conclusive proof of what his eventual role in the story will be as it progresses. Beginning with how he inspired Luffy to take to the seas in search of Roger’s treasure, to his meeting with the Five Elders in Mary Geoise, there have been many instances where his actions diverged from what was often expected of him.