One Piece: Oda Officially Reveals The Inheritor Of Rocks D. Xebec’s Power

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

Fans of *One Piece* weren’t surprised to learn that Rocks D. Xebec would continue to be important to the story through his descendants, specifically Blackbeard, who now embodies his ambition. The recent events in the Elbaf arc have greatly expanded Rocks’ influence and significance.

Fans thought this old legend would remain obscure, but it looks like the author, Oda, is finally revealing its secrets. At the same time, Oda has introduced characters in the present day who are clearly acting on the goals of the Rocks pirates. While Blackbeard is a descendant of Rocks, the full extent of Rocks’ power now resides in another character entirely.

Blackbeard Was Confirmed As Rocks’s Son

  • Loki’s Flashback Confirms Blackbeard’s Lineage
  • Blackbeard Aims To Complete Rocks’s Dream

The Elbaf arc in *One Piece* was highly anticipated by fans, and for good reason. It promised to explore the Giants – a race with strong ties to the Sun God Nika and a significant connection to the mysteries of the Void Century. As expected, Oda delivered a story filled with fascinating details.

Harald, let me tell you something. About two years ago, I unexpectedly became a father. I had my son sent back to my homeland, God Valley. That’s where he is now. – Rocks D. Xebec

Most fans didn’t anticipate Oda would delve so deeply into the history of Rocks D. Xebec, but he recently provided a comprehensive flashback. Beyond that, it was also confirmed who Xebec’s son is: Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard.

As a huge fan, it’s fascinating to me how much Teach echoes his father, Rocks! They both clearly want the same thing – to be King of the World, and it’s wild that Teach even ended up on the same Pirate Island! But honestly, their personalities are total opposites. Rocks was a surprisingly honorable guy who really valued his crew, while Teach… well, he’s a different beast. And it’s not just their personalities – their fighting styles are worlds apart too. It’s safe to say Teach didn’t get any of his dad’s moves, he really forged his own path in combat.

Shanks Has Inherited The Power Of Rocks D. Xebec

Roger Learned From Rocks, And Shanks Learned From Roger

Fans were shocked to discover that Red Haired Shanks is the one who’s mastered the fighting style and skills of Rocks. This is surprising because Shanks and Blackbeard are enemies, and Shanks had no previous connection to the Rocks Pirates. The link between them seems to be their similar sword-fighting techniques.

Look, I get it, you’re a Navy guy and you have a job to do. But targeting those new sprouts, the ones that *really* changed everything with piracy? Honestly, it feels like overkill. Is that what this is about? Are you just scared of what’s coming next?

The flashback to the Rocks era revealed that Rocks D. Xebec fought in a unique way. He didn’t defeat opponents by cutting with his sword; instead, his attacks were incredibly destructive, obliterating everything nearby. It was like being struck by a massive hammer or blasted by cannon fire.

Interestingly, Roger learned this fighting technique from Rocks and adopted it as his own. Later, Shanks saw Roger fight and picked up the technique himself, and now it’s become Shanks’s primary way of battling.

Shanks Is The Strongest Pirate In The World Right Now

Currently in the world of One Piece, Shanks is widely considered the most powerful pirate. However, others are close behind, including Teach, who has ties to the legendary Rocks pirates, and Luffy.

One Piece Chapter 1161 is scheduled for release this week, as usual on Sundays. While it becomes available in Japan at midnight on Monday, most international fans will be able to read it on September 28, 2025. The official release date is September 28th, and the chapter will be available to read for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-09-29 14:35