This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.
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One Piece’sElbaf arc is going through quite an intense phase as the Loki flashback continues. Fans have been waiting for this flashback eagerly for months now, especially since it is pretty much guaranteed to reveal more exciting information on characters such as Rocks D. Xebec, Shanks, Shamrock, and even Harald soon enough.
This flashback is only 2 chapters in, and it has already shocked all the fans with major reveals. InOne Piecechapter 1154,Oda has officially revealed exciting informationabout the connection between Rocks D. Xebec and Blackbeard, and fans are truly stunned.
Blackbeard Paid Tribute To Rocks D. Xebec
There was always a very apparent connection between Rocks D. Xebec and Blackbeard. This was first hinted at when Oda revealed the name of Blackbeard’s main ship. To the surprise of all fans, Blackbeard’s ship was named the Saber of Xebec. This clearly meant that Blackbeard was trying to pay tribute to this figure, but fans wondered why that was the case.
What do we want? The world! — The Blackbeard Pirates to Saturn
Another solid connection formed when it was revealed that Blackbeard was in control of the Pirate Island in the New World. Before him, Wang Zhi controlled the island, who was a member of the Rocks Pirates, but before him, it was Rocks’s main territory.Blackbeard taking over this land felt symbolic.
Finally, Blackbeard was revealed in Egghead to have the goal of taking over the world. This is the same goal that Sengoku said Rocks had. He wanted to be King of the World.
Rocks D. Xebec Is Blackbeard’s Father
One Piece Chapter 1154 Confirms Blackbeard And Xebec’s Connection
One Piecechapter 1154 dove deep into the connection between Blackbeard and Rocks D. Xebec, and the answer is finally clear. As confirmed in the chapter,Rocks D. Xebec is the father of Blackbeard. This might be shocking to some fans, but to others, this seems just about right. This was the most obvious connection when thinking of their relationship, and it has now been confirmed.
That man single-handedly killed a Navy Admiral and then vanished. — Narrator on Rocks D. Xebec
This certainly does put into question how Blackbeard was raised, however. So far,fans only know that Blackbeard was from a Winter Island, known as Shade Port in the Grand Line, and for some reason, he doesn’t sleep. Maybe that holds true for Rocks as well. Whether he was abandoned by Rocks, or if he was taken away somehow remains to be seen.
Blackbeard Is Xebec’s Second Coming
One Piecechapter 1154 turned out to be pretty massive, and more than anything, it confirmed to the fans that Blackbeard is Rocks’s second coming.Rocks D. Xebec might be dead, but Blackbeard is alive and well, and he carries Rocks’s legacy. He is going to create a storm in the current era, both for the World Government and for the rival pirates. Just like Rocks, he will aim for a complete takeover of the world, and that’s where the real fun begins.
One Piece Chapter 1155 will be out this week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on July 20. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1155 is July 05, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free onManga Plus.
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One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga’s popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
