Was Shanks expected to eat the Gomu Gomu no Mi?


At the beginning of the series, we see Shanks carrying the Gomu Gomu no Mi
fruit around like a treasure. Was he expected to eat this fruit? Or did he
just sell it?

![](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vn5AG.png)

It's obvious he didn't want Luffy to eat it.




I don't think Shanks ever planned to eat the Gomu Gomu no Mi. I think he
probably gave it to one of his crew members or sold it for some sake. With
Shanks being one of the most powerful men in the world, I think if he ever
wanted a Devil Fruit, he would have been able to get one pretty easily. If he
wanted the Gomu Gomu no Mi specifically, then it would be a different story.
However, I just can't think of any reason why he could have wanted that one
Devil Fruit. There are more powerful fruits to go after which would suit him
better, I think.




I don't think Shanks ever planned to eat the Gomu Gomu no Mi. I think he
probably gave it to one of his crew members or sold it for some sake. With
Shanks being one of the most powerful men in the world, I think if he ever
wanted a Devil Fruit, he would have been able to get one pretty easily. If he
wanted the Gomu Gomu no Mi specifically, then it would be a different story.
However, I just can't think of any reason why he could have wanted that one
Devil Fruit. There are more powerful fruits to go after which would suit him
better, I think.

