One Piece: This Pirate Inspired Rocks And Blackbeard

In Chapter 1154 of One Piece, many questions arose when the famed Rocks D. Xebec was officially unveiled. He has surpassed all anticipations, demonstrating his abilities by slaying an Admiral as a novice and breaching the Chamber of Flowers to confront Imu. This suggests there’s more to him, and his son Blackbeard, than fans had speculated for years prior to his entrance.

In this piece, we delve into the intriguing debate surrounding the identity of a character known as Davy Jones, who Rocks claimed to follow. Although Davy Jones has been mentioned previously in the storyline of “One Piece”, his significance was never fully appreciated due to the fact that he was not considered powerful enough to drive the actions of the main antagonists. Here, we explore the most prominent theories about the true nature of this enigmatic figure and why he holds such importance within the world of “One Piece”.

Davy Jones Was The Evil Counterpart To Joyboy In The Void Century

The More Likely Option

  • Rocks claimed to be a follower of Davy Jones.

In the world of “One Piece”, it’s only fitting that a character as iconic as Davy Jones, known for his role in real-world pirate mythology, would make an appearance. This series, centered around pirates, seems the perfect place for such a figure. His introduction came during the Long Ring Long Land arc, where he was described as an ancient sea-dwelling pirate who gathers all sunken treasures and stores them in his personal locker.

In Chapter 1155, we learn about the origins of Rocks’ renowned pirate gang. He established it using the traditional pirate practice known as Davy Back Fights, a method by which pirates could recruit members from other crews. Interestingly, this tradition is believed to have been initiated by Davy Jones, shedding light on his identity. The widely accepted theory suggests that the relationship between Luffy and Blackbeard, or Roger and Rocks, mirrored Joyboy’s dynamics as well.

In other words, a crucial pirate from an era needs to have a reflection, their opposite in every evil sense, as their perfect counterpart. Since Luffy and Roger both had such figures, it’s logical that Joyboy would too, with many believing that Davy Jones could be this antagonist. It’s possible that he was once part of Joyboy’s crew but turned against the hero, which might shed light on the enigma surrounding the Will of D. However, this is still unclear, and some speculate that there may exist two such wills – one for heroes and another for villains.

It appears that the ‘Rocks D.’ lineage is unique among the D. Clan in producing villains. Most believe that the destiny of the D. family is closely tied to Joyboy and his comrades, which could explain why one member may have turned against them, passing down their betrayal through their offspring, who are Rocks and Blackbeard. However, some speculate that Joyboy’s villainous role might actually be played by Imu, making Davy Jones a possible rival of the original Nika, although this theory is not widely accepted.

Davy Jones May Just Be Joyboy Himself, The World’s First Pirate

A Less Likely Theory

First Mention One Piece, Chapter 628, “Spring Cleaning”
Story Arc Fishman Island

Another less conventional idea, although more intriguing to ponder, is that Davy Jones might have been disguised as Joyboy. While the evidence isn’t as straightforward as the previous theory, it could hold water if we consider a few points. Firstly, in Chapter 1155, Rocks was referred to as a ‘Davy Jonesian’ pirate. A group of enthusiasts interpret this ‘D.’ as the first letter in Davy Jones’ name instead of the generic term for a pirate.

Given that Will of D. and Joyboy seem interchangeable, it might imply that these names are one and the same, perhaps derived from his original name, Davy Jones. Over time, both characters have been subjected to much criticism and have been portrayed in a negative light globally. This suggests a deliberate move by the World Government, as they may have done this to keep them both unpopular. Although Joyboy’s identity faded over the years, Davy Jones persisted, leading to speculation that they wanted to control such information too, which could explain why he is consistently spoken of in a negative manner.

In this tale, our protagonist emerged centuries ago, around 900 years, in a domain boasting a civilization far beyond its time. This extraordinary realm was his birthplace… The hero of our story was none other than Joyboy, the first man ever to earn the title ‘pirate’ on those vast seas!

During the Long Ring Long Land arc, Robin initially shared with Chopper that Davy Jones was under a curse from a malevolent spirit, forcing him to dwell on the ocean floor. Given Joyboy’s possible connection to Imu and taking into account Imu’s enigmatic Devil Fruit abilities that resemble demonic features, it seems plausible that this is similar to what befell the legendary pirate.

Additionally, it’s clear that the D. Clan are implacable foes of Imu and his rule, a fact underscored by Imu’s response to Joyboy’s Haki from Egghead. Rocks’ bold move of confronting Imu directly, proclaiming himself as a follower of Davy Jones, may hold deeper significance within the broader narrative. For now, fans can only speculate about the truth behind this intriguing development.

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2025-07-28 19:04