One Piece: Oda Officially Confirms A New Character Stronger Than Rocks D. Xebec

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

As a huge One Piece fan, I’m completely blown away by where the story is going in the Final Saga! The Elbaf arc is exceeding all expectations, but honestly, what’s *really* got me hooked is how Oda’s finally diving deep into the God Valley Incident. He’s been teasing this event for years, and seeing it unfold is everything I hoped for and more! It’s amazing to finally understand what happened during this historic moment.

The God Valley Incident involved many incredibly powerful figures like Garling, Garp, Roger, Whitebeard, Kaido, Linlin, Shiki, Gaban, Rayleigh, and even Rocks D. Xebec, leading fans to debate who was the strongest. However, Oda has now revealed that none of these characters held that title. The true strongest was actually Imu, who was controlling the body of Saint Jaygarcia Saturn during the battle.

Imu Is Officially Stronger Than Rocks D. Xebec

Rocks and Imu Clash In God Valley

  • Imu takes over Saint Saturn’s body
  • Rocks needs support in the fight

Chapter 1162 of *One Piece* finally showed what really happened at God Valley, as revealed by Oda. Many fans thought the battle would be Roger and Garp versus the Rocks Pirates, but that doesn’t seem to be what happened. Roger and Garp haven’t even fought Rocks D. Xebec yet. Instead, Rocks was battling someone else entirely: Imu, who was actually the main opponent in the God Valley Incident – a prediction we made previously.

Who might that be? Well, if I had to put it simply, I’d say… the World! — Rocks D. Xebec

The flashback revealed Imu taking control of Saint Saturn’s body in God Valley, establishing themself as the island’s most powerful being. Simultaneously, the Davy Clan members were all transformed into demons, mirroring what happened to the people of Elbaf in the current storyline. While Rocks is the strongest human in God Valley, Imu ultimately holds the greatest power, exceeding even Rocks’ strength.

Rocks, Whitebeard, and Kaido Fight Imu

Imu Is Portrayed as Stronger Than Anyone

In One Piece chapter 1162, Oda established that Imu is the most powerful character in God Valley. To defeat Imu, Oda combined the forces of Whitebeard, Kaido, and the Rocks Pirates. This suggests that even without using his full strength, Imu required three incredibly powerful opponents to be challenged.

There isn’t anything to gain here? Will you still help? — Rocks D. Xebec to Whitebeard

Beyond just teaming up, fans are unsure if this alliance was actually successful against the world’s ruler. It seems very likely that they will lose to Saint Imu, and that Rocks will die in the process. Sadly, One Piece is now going on hiatus, so fans will have to wait to find out what happens in the battle.

The newest chapter of One Piece, number 1163, will be released in two weeks on Sunday, October 26th. While it becomes available in Japan at midnight local time on Monday, most fans around the world will be able to read it starting October 26th. You can find the chapter for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-10-12 23:36