Say Hello To The Official Strongest One Piece Pirate

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This article contains spoilers from the One Piece series.

The latest chapter of *One Piece*, chapter 1162, has given fans a lot of new details about the incredibly strong characters from the time of the Rocks Pirates. The story is now focusing on the God Valley Incident, and we’re learning just how fearsome these figures from the past truly were. While the current generation of pirates, like Shanks and Blackbeard, are very powerful, the previous generation was just as impressive.

The era of pirates featured some truly incredible figures, including Roger, Whitebeard, Kaido, Linlin, and the legendary Rocks D. Xebec. The question of who was the strongest pirate of that time has finally been answered in One Piece chapter 1162. Oda revealed Rocks D. Xebec’s actions at God Valley in that chapter, establishing him as the strongest pirate 38 years ago – significantly more powerful than Whitebeard or Roger were at that point.

Rocks D. Xebec Is Officially The Strongest Pirate In One Piece

Rocks Beat Garling Figarland In God Valley

  • Rocks is stronger than most top tiers
  • Rocks D. Xebec faced Imu

Fans have long understood that Rocks D. Xebec was a dominant figure during the time of the God Valley Incident. Oda has even confirmed he led the pirate world during that period, even with Roger and many other strong pirates also active. While there was discussion about who was stronger, Rocks or Roger, current evidence strongly suggests Rocks was the most powerful pirate of that era.

What might that be? If I had to put it simply, I’d say…the World! — Rocks D. Xebec on Imu

Chapter 1162 of One Piece showed just how incredibly powerful Rocks was. He fought against Garling Figarland, and despite Garling having a large number of demons fighting alongside him, Rocks still won the battle easily. Remarkably, Rocks wasn’t even seriously injured after defeating one of the strongest fighters in the world.

There’s nothing to be gained here. Still gonna help? — Rocks D. Xebec to Whitebeard

Rocks Vs Imu Is The Main Battle Of God Valley

Imu Might Be The One To Kill Rocks

Beyond defeating Garling Figarland, the evidence suggests Rocks D. Xebec fought Imu, who at that time possessed the body of Saint Saturn during the God Valley incident. Rocks hadn’t yet faced Roger or Garp; instead, someone even stronger was required to defeat him. This implies Rocks was a greater threat than Roger or Garp, confirming he was the strongest pirate 38 years ago, surpassing even Whitebeard in strength.

The newest chapter of One Piece, number 1163, will be released in two weeks on Sunday, October 26th. While it becomes available in Japan late Sunday night (12 AM JST on Monday), most international fans will be able to read it on October 26th. You can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-10-13 01:34