What is shanks vs luffy?

Shanks and Luffy are both characters from the popular anime/manga series One Piece, and they have a unique relationship as mentor and student.

Shanks is a pirate and the captain of the Red Hair Pirates, who are one of the four Emperor crews in the One Piece world. He is also one of the few people who have come into contact with Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, before his execution.

Luffy is the main protagonist of One Piece and the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. He wants to become the Pirate King and find the One Piece, a legendary treasure that will grant him unlimited wealth and fame.

Shanks and Luffy first met when Luffy was a child, and Shanks lost his arm protecting him from a sea monster. Shanks saw potential in Luffy and gave him his treasured straw hat, which has become Luffy's trademark. Shanks also inspired Luffy to become a pirate and set out on his own journey.

Despite being mentor and student, Shanks and Luffy have been shown to have a friendly rivalry. In one particular scene, Shanks and Luffy had a drinking contest, which Luffy ultimately won.

Shanks and Luffy share a mutual respect and affection for each other, and they have each other's backs when they need it. It is clear that Shanks sees Luffy as a friend and ally, rather than just a student.