One Piece: Zoro And Sanji Are Overpowered, But Oda Just Revealed A Stronger Duo From The Old Era

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

In chapter 1155 of “One Piece,” we were given a deeper look at one of the series’ most powerful characters, delighting fans while also enriching our understanding of the story. This chapter has been hailed as one of the best in the entire series, and much of its success can be attributed to Rocks D. Xebec.

The continuous flashback leaves fans astounded in various manners, yet none more so than the stunning disclosure that Rocks was aiming to partner up with a specific person. This alliance, had it occurred, would have undoubtedly resulted in the most formidable team conceivable.

Rocks And Harald Could’ve Been An Amazing Team In One Piece

  • Rocks and Harald Clashed During The Reverie 56 Years Ago
  • Xebec Believed They Could Take Over The World Together

In Reverie 56 years past, Rocks and Harald encountered one another for the first time. During this encounter, Rocks assaulted Marijoa, then engaged in a deadly battle against and defeated a Navy Admiral. After conquering an admiral, he penetrated the heart of Pangaea Castle, reaching the Room of Flowers where he met Imu. Although their encounter was grandiose, it didn’t transpire as planned because Rocks decided to return for Imu at a later time.

State your name, I’m Rocks! — Rocks to Harald

Rocks Sought Out King Harald 48 Years Ago

In chapter 1154 of “One Piece”, approximately 48 years ago, Rocks made a trip to Elbaf with the intention of recruiting King Harald for his crew. Rocks was captivated by Harald’s team, and he envisioned their combined strength as sufficient to rule the world. Their power would have surpassed even that of the World Government and the Navy, posing a formidable threat to all opposing forces. Regrettably, this powerful duo never materialized as Harald declined Rocks’s offer.

Join me, Harald! Together we can take over the world. — Rocks D. Xebec

Zoro And Sanji Are Nowhere Near Them

Their Team Isn’t As Strong

Zoro and Sanji are powerful members of Luffy’s crew, but neither of them currently matches up to the legendary characters in the world. At this point, their team is not even remotely comparable to Xebec and Harald, and any comparison wouldn’t be fair. Despite their strong partnership, they still fall short when compared to the illustrious duo of Harald and Rocks. However, by the end of the series, it might become a challenging discussion entirely.

In just a few days, we’ll have the latest installment of One Piece in Chapter 1155! Typically, new chapters come out on Sundays. For our Japanese readers, that means midnight on Monday, July 20th (Japan Standard Time). However, most international fans will be able to read it on the same day, which is July 20th for us. Mark your calendars, One Piece Chapter 1155 officially drops on July 20th, 2025! Best part? You can read it for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-07-21 23:34