Oda Shocks Fans: A Pirate Stronger Than Roger and Whitebeard Emerges!

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

Summary

Rocks D. Xebec is a legendary pirate stronger than Roger and Whitebeard
Rocks appeared in Loki’s flashback and visited Elbaf for a reason
Roger, Whitebeard, and Garp grew stronger but may have caught up to Rocks

As One Piece ventures into the waters of the Final Saga, it’s only natural that Oda is gradually unveiling some of the most powerful characters yet. The Final Saga has already witnessed Luffy ascend to one of the Four Sea Emperors and achieve a high level of strength, but he still has room to grow in the story, ensuring that formidable opponents will continue to emerge.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but marvel at how Oda continually delves into the hidden histories of various characters in “One Piece,” offering us a glimpse into the past lives of some truly formidable individuals. And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived – Oda has unveiled none other than Rocks D. Xebec, a legendary pirate rumored to be even stronger than the mighty Roger and Whitebeard!

The Elbaf Arc Finally Introduced Rocks D. Xebec In The Story

Rocks D. Xebec Appeared in Loki’s Flashback
Rocks Visited Elbaf For Some Reason

In an unexpected twist during Elbaf’s events, fans find themselves witnessing a flashback of Rocks D. Xebec’s story, a legendary figure initially introduced in One Piece chapter 957 by Sengoku. This is where the God Valley Incident was first mentioned, and it was revealed that Garp and the legendary pirate Gol D. Roger collaborated to bring an end to Rocks. However, before his demise, Rocks was widely renowned and had aspirations to rule the world. He disregarded many of the world’s taboos and posed a significant threat to the World Government.

In my perspective, his ambition was grand; he yearned to rule over all the world. I witnessed him as a formidable opponent in the early days of Rock D. Xebec’s journey.

In chapter 1145 of the One Piece series, viewers caught a brief peek into Loki’s past, revealing that his inspiration stems solely from the legendary pirate, Rocks D. Xebec. Throughout his life, Loki has idolized no one more than Rocks, going so far as to ask him for passage on his ship when he departs Elbaf. Regrettably, Rocks declined his request and a skirmish transpired between the two. Loki’s admiration for Rocks is so profound that he expressed a desire to have been born during the same time period as him, hinting at his willingness to follow in his footsteps.

Why Rocks Was Stronger Than Roger and Whitebeard Once

The Legend of Rocks Is Absolutely Mesmerizing

As an avid One Piece fanatic, I must admit that our knowledge about Rocks D. Xebec remains scant, but every morsel of information we’ve been given has already painted him as a legendary figure among legends! The very fact that Whitebeard, the renowned pirate, served under him gives us a tantalizing glimpse into his stature. Moreover, it’s heavily hinted in the narrative that a year prior to the God Valley Incident, Rocks outmaneuvered even the mighty Roger somewhere on the vast, unforgiving seas.

It was because Garp joined forces with a pirate named Gold Roger to take down Rocks. — Sengoku

In reality, neither Roger nor Garp could vanquish Rocks individually; they needed to work together. They faced a formidable opponent in Rocks D. Xebec, and the battle was undoubtedly challenging for them. However, through their combined efforts, they ultimately defeated Rocks D. Xebec. Yet, it’s well-known among fans that neither of them were stronger than Rocks. Instead, another powerful figure named Whitebeard, who shares legend with Roger and Garp, served under Rocks D. Xebec.

Did Roger and Whitebeard Catch Up To Rocks D. Xebec?

Roger, Whitebeard, and Garp Grew Stronger

Despite appearing weaker than Rocks during the God Valley Incident, it’s unclear if this was a consistent state for Roger, Garp, and Whitebeard throughout their lives. What is certain is that none of them were at their peak during the incident. However, it’s also known that all three characters, along with others like Whitebeard, grew significantly stronger over time. Oda, the manga creator, even mentions in the Oden flashback that the remaining members of Rocks’ Pirates became progressively stronger six years after the God Valley Incident, when Rocks was killed. Characters such as Whitebeard, Roger, Garp, Shiki, Big Mom, Kaido, and even Silvers Rayleigh and Scopper Gaban all demonstrated this growth in strength.

Approximately seven years after their encounter in the Grand Line, both Roger and Whitebeard found themselves at the pinnacle of their power, seemingly on par with Rocks D. Xebec. Although it’s officially acknowledged that Rocks was stronger than both Roger and Whitebeard during his time, the story suggests they might have closed the gap after his era, given their subsequent growth in strength.

In a short while, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1146! Typically, new chapters are released on Sundays. For those in Japan, the chapter will become available at 12AM JST on Monday. However, most international readers should expect to access it on April 20. So mark your calendars, as that’s when One Piece Chapter 1146 officially drops! To read the latest adventure for free, head over to Manga Plus. Enjoy reading!

2025-04-08 00:24