Oda Hints at the Man Who Rivaled Whitebeard in God Valley Battle

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

Summary

  • The God Valley Incident involved Rocks Pirates, Roger Pirates, Marines, and Holy Knights.
  • Roger and Garp teamed up to take down Rocks, but multiple battles occurred on God Valley.
  • Whitebeard possibly fought against Garling on God Valley with both being equally strong.

The universe of “One Piece” boasts a profound past and has skillfully constructed this narrative over the span of the last 28 years. Although the Void Century is undeniably one of the most significant and pivotal elements in the entire storyline, fans are well aware that “One Piece” offers much more than just an intriguing ancient history. The history of the “One Piece” world in recent times also holds a unique allure.

At this moment, many fans are eagerly anticipating a sneak peek into the God Valley flashback from Oda, an important historical event that most people worldwide haven’t encountered yet. So far, Oda has been gradually revealing fragments of the God Valley story, with some parts being more mysterious than others. In one instance, Oda has already shared with fans who engaged in conflict at God Valley, and potentially even the outcome of that fight.

The God Valley Incident Is Very Important

  • The Rocks Pirates, Roger Pirates, Marines, And Holy Knights Fought On God Valley
  • Roger And Garp Took Down Rocks

Concerning the God Valley Incident, there’s been a widespread misunderstanding among fans about its true nature, which was only recently corrected by Oda. As Sengoku explained, the incident was essentially a fight between Roger, Garp, and the Rocks Pirates. However, it’s crucial to note that while this encounter did take place, the actual story behind it is far more complex. The God Valley Incident was actually a chaotic battle involving not only the Rocks Pirates but also the Roger Pirates, Marines, and the God Knights. It wasn’t just Roger and Garp versus the entirety of the Rocks Pirates; different parties fought different individuals on this island. This clarification sheds light on the specific alliance between Roger and Garp who targeted Rocks.

Don’t think I’m taking orders from you Rocks! Do you hear me? — Whitebeard

During the God Valley Incident, it’s clear that while Rocks was defeated and the Roger Pirates disbanded, many key figures like Big Mom remained relatively unscathed. This suggests that various individuals were active in different places during this event, prompting speculation among fans towards Whitebeard.

Why Whitebeard Vs Garling Figarland Happened On God Valley

Whitebeard Was Separated From Rocks Early On

Upon reaching God Valley, it was Rocks who had assumed command of the Rocks Pirates. The rest of his crew engaged in battles against diverse adversaries on God Valley, such as the Roger Pirates, the Holy Knights, and the Marines. Unfortunately, Whitebeard, having been split from Rocks, was unable to offer assistance.

When I look at your face it makes the scars I received from that man ache! — Whitebeard to Shanks

It’s possible that Hiro Mashima (Oda) has hinted at who Whitebeard fought in the One Piece series. In chapter 434, an intriguing conversation takes place between Shanks and Whitebeard. During this chat, Whitebeard mentions that when he sees Shanks’ face, scars he received from a specific individual cause him pain. Previously, many fans believed he was referring to Roger. However, recent revelations show that Garling bore a striking resemblance to Shanks during the God Valley flashback and held the position of the Holy Knights’ leader. Consequently, it is now suspected that these two had a battle, and Whitebeard likely sustained some wounds from Garling.

Who Was Stronger?

It’s challenging to decide which one was stronger between Whitebeard and Garling, as they both inflicted damage on each other. However, since Garling left some scars on Whitebeard, it suggests that they were at least equally powerful. Moreover, Garling being the Champion of God Valley implies he might have had an edge. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that Whitebeard wasn’t at his peak during this encounter, making it hard to definitively say who was stronger.

In just two weeks, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1149! As always, expect it to arrive on a Sunday. For those in Japan, the chapter will go live at 12AM JST on Monday. However, most international readers will have access to it on May 11. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1149 is set for May 25, 2025. Excitingly, fans can read it for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-05-17 00:14