One Piece: Oda Teases Rocks D. Xebec’s Big Flashback!

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

Summary

  • Rocks D. Xebec will be fully revealed in a future One Piece flashback.
  • Loki idolizes Rocks as his childhood hero, leading to a fight.
  • Fans will soon get the full backstory of Loki and the Rocks Pirates’ arrival.

In the One Piece chapter 1145, fans experienced a significant surprise as the legendary pirate, Rocks D. Xebec, made a tangible appearance in the narrative for the first time. While Rocks had been discussed before on numerous occasions, this was the instance where he took center stage and actively participated in the storyline.

This event was incredibly significant for the fans, and the anticipation for future events in Elbaf has reached unprecedented heights. Given what Oda revealed to the audience in One Piece chapter 1145, it can now be said with certainty that the complete backstory of Rocks D. Xebec is not too far off.

Oda Gives A Small Glimpse Of Rocks D. Xebec

  • Rocks Pirates Were Seen In Elbaf
  • Rocks Rejected Loki As A Potential Crewmate

In the Elbaf storyline, many readers were initially unaware of just how remarkable Loki would become; even those with high expectations for him were surprised to find a connection between him and Rocks D. Xebec, as revealed in One Piece chapter 1145. It turns out that Loki has admired only one person throughout his life – the captain of the Rocks Pirates, Rocks D. Xebec, who is known so far.

I didn’t come all this way to meet with snot-nosed brats like you. — Rocks D. Xebec to Loki

Since Captain Rocks passed away 38 years ago in God Valley, it is clear that he visited Elbaf prior to this time period. At that point, Loki was still a youngster, but he yearned to sail with him nonetheless. It has been confirmed by fans that Loki admired Rocks as much as Luffy does Shanks. Similar to Luffy, Loki was initially turned away by Rocks, which resulted in a conflict between the two. To everyone’s astonishment, Loki suffered a brutal defeat and was left in critical condition. Although this seems dreadful, it holds little significance for Loki because he aspired to become stronger and eventually annihilate the world.

Intriguingly, during a brief segment reminiscent of a flashback, viewers got to see Rocks speaking articulately for the first time. It was evident from his demeanor that Rocks is quite stern, and given his power, it’s easy to understand why he’s disliked. Regarding Loki, it was established in the last episode that despite losing against Xebec, his regard for this person never wavered.

Loki’s Flashback Will Finally Reveal Rocks To The Fans

Loki’s True Flashback Is Still To Come

In the latest chapter of One Piece, I personally witnessed a brief appearance by Rocks D. Xebec, but it wasn’t the comprehensive view fans were hoping for. Instead, what we got was a glimpse of him in silhouette. Despite his voice echoing through, it was evident that this flashback was imminent and perhaps more revealing details will be shared in future chapters.

I was simply born in the wrong era. — Loki

It won’t be long before Oda must delve into Loki’s past using flashbacks, giving fans an insightful look at his life story. This will include glimpses of his birth, significant events leading up to his departure towards the sea, and encounters with formidable adversaries.

His Whole Story Will Be Revealed Later

Alongside the journey of Rocks D. Xebec’s crew to Elbaf, fans can expect a deeper insight into Rocks’ character. This is because it has been confirmed that Rocks has business ties with Harald, which will eventually be unveiled in the storyline.

As the entire saga of Loki unfolds, we will learn about the appearance of the Rocks Pirates, their encounter with Loki, and the cause behind Loki’s fixation on them. Oda is likely to delve deeply into the story of the Rocks Pirates soon, though not necessarily revealing every aspect of his life in this specific arc. Fans can anticipate seeing elements like his character development, motivations, and a hint of his power during this time, which should be satisfying on its own.

Get ready! One Piece Chapter 1145 will be released this week, specifically on Sunday for most readers worldwide. For our Japanese fans, it’ll arrive at 12AM JST on Monday. But don’t worry, for the rest of us, we can enjoy the chapter on April 6. That’s when One Piece Chapter 1145 officially comes out in 2025. Best part? You can read it absolutely free on Manga Plus!

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2025-04-05 01:27