One Piece: Blackbeard’s Biggest Secret Revealed, AND It’s NOT Cerberus!

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Summary

  • Chapter 1138 reveals Shamrock’s Cerberus sword, debunking Blackbeard’s Cerberus fruit theory.
  • Blackbeard’s ability to wield multiple Devil Fruits could now be linked to his mysterious powers and Rocks D. Xebec.
  • The reveal of Shamrock’s sword’s ability challenges fan theories about Blackbeard’s unique powers.

It’s widely believed among fans that Chapter 1138 of “One Piece” is one of the franchise’s finest moments. This chapter brought a significant revelation, one of the most impactful in the series, illuminating aspects of the Void Century that had been shrouded in mystery. Moreover, it hinted at events preceding this period, known as ‘The First World’. Although some details about this era have been shared earlier, Chapter 1138 provided much-needed context to these disclosures.

Because the recent lore reveal in One Piece was so spectacular, many fans found themselves largely ignoring the simultaneous storyline involving Shamrock and Loki. Chapter 1138 merely wrapped up their discussion, yet it significantly unveiled a terrifying ability that not only skyrockets Shamrock’s power level but also debunks one of the series’ longest-standing and crucial theories. So, let’s delve into this intriguing new detail.

Blackbeard Does Not Have The Cerberus Fruit

One Of One Piece’s Oldest Theories

Blackbeard’s First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 223, “I Promise to Never Fight in This Town”
Shamrock’s First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 1134, “The Owl Library”

From his initial appearance onward, Blackbeard has remained a mysterious figure. The full scope of his abilities remains unexplored, yet it is known that he is the sole individual in this universe who can wield more than one power from Devil Fruits simultaneously, as consuming two such fruits would be lethal to any other character. Remarkably, during the climax of the Marineford War, Blackbeard managed to acquire the powers of the Gura Gura no Mi from Whitebeard’s lifeless body.

For over a decade, people haven’t found an answer as to how Blackbeard was capable of his feats; all we know is that Marco claimed his body held some unusual qualities. This mystery sparked fan speculation about Blackbeard, scrutinizing aspects like his ship, teeth, guns, and so forth. This scrutiny led to the widely accepted theory that Blackbeard possesses the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Cerberus, which allows him to wield up to three Devil Fruit powers simultaneously without perishing. Not only does this hypothesis align with his demonstrated abilities, but it also suggests a desire for more power within him.

But, as you know, Teach isn’t normal! His body is… odd. Maybe that explains it!

In his debut during the Jaya storyline, this character was initially suggested through Luffy and Zoro’s observations of their peculiarities about him, using ‘they’ instead of ‘he’. The Cerberus theory gained traction due to its ties with the number three, lunar themes, and contrasting role as an antagonist to Luffy, symbolizing the Sun God. Over time, this theory became widely accepted among fans, leading many to believe it was indeed accurate.

It appears that Chapter 1138 of the manga contradicts this theory. Towards the end of Loki and St. Figarland Shamrock’s discussion, the latter demonstrates an astonishing power from his sword, a Supreme Grade Weapon typically associated with the leader of the God’s Knights. However, its strength surpassed all expectations that were previously held about it.

It became known that Shamrock’s sword possessed enigmatic powers akin to Cerberus, transforming into a colossal three-headed canine and spawning numerous swords from its multiple jaws. With these additional weapons, he viciously attacked Loki after flying off. Interestingly, as demonstrated in Enies Lobby with Funkfreed, objects like swords are capable of ingesting Devil Fruits and harnessing their abilities. These items can be controlled by their owners to utilize them accordingly.

It appears that Shamrock probably obtained the Mythical Zoan Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Cerberus Devil Fruit and imbued his sword with its power instead of consuming it himself. This would significantly increase the strength of his sword beyond previous assumptions, and also provide him immunity to the weaknesses associated with Devil Fruit abilities. Additionally, he might still possess Haki at a level comparable to Shanks.

So What’s The Deal With Blackbeard?

The Secret Behind His Power

Regarding Blackbeard, fans are back at the starting point as they ponder who this character is and why he possesses such extraordinary abilities. The unveiling of Cerberus has significantly increased the likelihood of certain fan theories about Blackbeard’s powers, particularly those centering on his connection to Rocks D. Xebec. Some speculate that his Yami Yami no Mi Devil Fruit embodies the spirit or core of Rocks, effectively granting Blackbeard a ‘second body’ capable of hosting two Devil Fruits.

From my perspective as a captivated spectator, there are some intriguing theories floating around, suggesting that Blackbeard could be none other than the reincarnation of Rocks, granted another chance at life. If this is indeed true, it would mean he’s been given the opportunity to accomplish the unfinished tasks from his initial existence in the grand scheme of things. Regardless of the truth behind these theories, it’s indisputable that Blackbeard is set to play a pivotal role in the climactic moments of this series.

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2025-02-03 17:56