One Piece: How Rocks D. Xebec Could Still Be Alive

Key Takeaways

Rocks D. Xebec is shrouded in mystery but was a powerful and legendary pirate with aspirations to become the King of the World.
The fate of Rocks is unclear, with theories suggesting he may have survived God Valley through the Yami Yami no Mi or other means.
Rocks may have been taken prisoner by the Marines or escaped, but the truth about his survival remains unknown until future One Piece arcs.

As a hardcore One Piece fan who has followed the series since its early days, I can’t help but be intrigued by the enigma that is Rocks D. Xebec. This man was not just any pirate; he was Gol D. Roger’s greatest enemy and the captain of a crew powerful enough to make even Whitebeard quiver in his boots.

In “One Piece,” an abundance of enigmatic characters are introduced, many of whom remain shrouded in mystery until later in the narrative. These could be pirates who shaped global history or Marines preserving the status quo for centuries. Legends abound across the series’ timeline. This unique storytelling approach often elevates characters to significant roles long after their initial introduction.

One such character who is sure to have such an important role to play in the final arcs of One Piece is Rocks D. Xebec. Currently, next to nothing is known about him, only that he was Gol D. Roger’s greatest enemy and someone of such mythical strength that Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido were all a part of his crew. However, he seems to have disappeared after the God Valley incident, with most believing that he’s dead, but let’s look at how he still may be alive.

Who Was Rocks D. Xebec?

The legendary pirate

One Piece: How Rocks D. Xebec Could Still Be Alive

First Mention	One Piece, Episode 958, “A Legendary Battle! Garp and Roger”
Story Arc	Wano

Long before the time of renowned pirates like Roger and Whitebeard, there existed a notoriously powerful crew that dominated the seas. This crew, known as the Rocks Pirates, were led by the formidable Captain Rocks D. Xebec. He was an exceptionally strong character with ambitions to be crowned the King of the World, and Sengoku himself referred to him as Roger’s first and most formidable adversary.

The captain named Rocks was striving towards the title of Pirate King. In a manner reminiscent of a formidable underground group, he and his team displayed their aggressive intent against the World Government.

Despite having legendary tales associated with them, the Rocks Pirates remain enveloped in secrecy, their exploits beyond what’s generally known extending only to God Valley. It was here they suffered their final defeat, and we last saw Rocks through a surprising alliance between Roger and Garp. Since the details of God Valley and the events that transpired there still elude us, it’s evident that the world’s most infamous pirates met their end on that day.

Rocks’ Fate

Could Rocks still be alive?

When Sengoku disclosed details about the Rock and the God Valley affair to the Marines, it was evident that Rock perished on this very island. Yet, it’s plausible that Rock may have found a way to survive, as numerous fan theories suggest, with some arguing he might still be alive or that the author, Oda, has purposely left room for ambiguity in his narrative.

Following the initiation of the Native Hunting Games, diverse pirate and Marine factions flocked towards God Valley, unveiling one of the World Government’s most closely guarded secrets. The events that unfolded in this location, along with its history, were subsequently expunged. Considering a Marine’s standpoint, it was wise to conceal such villainous details from public knowledge, as the genuine truth about Rocks and his intentions could potentially endanger everyone if revealed broadly.

Survival through the Yami Yami no Mi:

It’s widely believed that Rock D. Xebec’s survival could be linked to the Yami Yami no Mi, possibly even through Blackbeard himself. Given their numerous shared characteristics, it seems plausible that these two formidable villains have a hidden connection. The key similarity between them is their shared aspiration: the desire to rule as the King of the World. Numerous fans speculate that Rock might still be alive due to the existence of the Yami Yami no Mi, a powerful Devil Fruit.

This is explained by the fact that Devil Fruits possess a unique autonomy and can retain the wills of their former users. For instance, Luffy’s Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika embodies Joyboy’s spirit. Similarly, it’s plausible that Rocks might have been a previous user of Blackbeard’s Dark-Dark Fruit. When Rocks supposedly died on God Valley, his will could have persisted through the Devil Fruit that later became Blackbeard’s possession. Consequently, one could argue that a part of Rocks continues to exist within Blackbeard himself.

These things cannot be stopped: Inherited will. People’s dreams. The ebb and flow of the ages.

Survival through other means:

Although the theory of Rocks ‘living on’ through Blackbeard’s fruit makes a ton more sense, there can be other reasons that explain how Rocks is still alive. One is that he could have been taken prisoner by the Marines after his forces were overwhelmed by the combined strength of Roger, Garp, and perhaps even Garling and the God’s Knights. A strengthening point of this theory is that he could have been sent to the lowest level of Impel Down that’s hidden from everyone else.

Beyond what we know so far, it’s possible that the enigmatic Rocks could have slipped away, though this is merely speculation without any concrete evidence to support it. But as fans, we can only anticipate the intriguing revelations Oda will unveil about this character in the coming chapters. Whether Rocks is alive or not, one thing’s for sure: when he reappears, it will undoubtedly shed light on some significant truths about his world.

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2024-09-28 18:04