One Piece: Oda Officially Reveals A Pirate That Surpassed Rocks D. Xebec

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

It’s truly exciting for fans as the series “One Piece” is delving deeper into the character background of Rocks D. Xebec – a figure known among them for quite some time due to his notable reputation.

Initially introduced in One Piece chapter 907, Rocks was further developed in chapter 957, and made a significant entry into the story in chapter 1154. Now, Rocks is receiving attention during Loki’s flashback in the Elbaf arc of One Piece. Notably, Od has emphasized that Rocks possesses immense power, yet there appears to be a pirate who has surpassed him according to Oda’s suggestive hints.

Rocks D. Xebec Was The Strongest In His Era

  • Rocks Wanted To Be The King Of The World
  • Rocks’s Strength Was Monstrous

Long before the Golden Age of Piracy, a pirate named Rocks D. Xebec was already making waves. Legends say that 56 years ago, he attacked a celestial land called Reverie and allegedly killed an admiral from their navy. This bold move marked him as an adversary of the government. To start off by defeating and killing an admiral is a statement in itself. What’s even more noteworthy is that this happened during Rocks’s early days, with his peak power said to be around 40 years ago. Although we haven’t witnessed Rocks at his full strength yet, it’s evident that he was powerful enough to team up with Garp against Roger at God Valley. However, this doesn’t automatically mean that Rocks was stronger than Roger.

Roger Went On To Reach Unprecedented Levels

Roger Was Not In His Peak Years During The God Valley Incident

One thing that hasn’t been made clear is the extent of Roger’s strength during the God Valley Incident. At that time, it’s apparent that Roger wasn’t at his absolute strongest, as evidenced by the fact that he hadn’t yet reached his peak. Additionally, Garp hadn’t yet achieved the legendary status he later earned, since his reputation began following the defeat of Rocks D. Xebec. Although it’s certain that Roger was strong, he wasn’t yet at the height of his powers during that period.

Over the course of several years, Roger significantly increased his strength. Approximately ten years following the God Valley Incident, Roger reached his peak. During this period, he was widely recognized as a formidable pirate and cemented his reputation as an immense maritime powerhouse.

It’s significant to note that when Kaido mentioned Haki surpassing all, he referenced Roger as an example rather than Xebec. This suggests that Roger’s mastery of Haki was the benchmark, and undeniably superior to Rocks’. Therefore, it can be inferred that by his peak, Roger may have matched or even outmatched the prowess of Rocks D. Xebec.

Whitebeard Was Roger’s Equal

In his prime years, it’s been suggested that Whitebeard stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Roger, a comparison that doesn’t seem far-fetched given Whitebeard’s immense power, capable of annihilating entire worlds. It’s plausible that, over time, even Whitebeard could match the feats of Rocks, much like Roger did.

In the coming days, we’ll witness One Piece Chapter 1158 unfold! As per tradition, the latest instalment of this beloved series will arrive on our screens this Sunday. For those in Japan, it means a late-night read at 12AM JST on Monday. But, for most international readers like ourselves, we can look forward to diving into Chapter 1158 on August 31. Mark your calendars! And, the good news is that fans worldwide can savor this adventure for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-08-31 05:34