The final saga of One Piece is revealing secrets that have been awaited for years. Among them, the dark past of Rocks D. Xebec , a legendary figure feared even by the Yonkou . Although his introduction occurred back in the Wano , only now, with the events in Elbaf, Eiichiro Oda begun to deeply expand his story.
The first spoilers Rocks ' power . And, surprisingly, we're not talking about Luffy —at least not yet.
Rocks D. Xebec: A monster of his time
Rocks D. Xebec was the greatest symbol of threat in his era. After all, his power was so immense that it forced an unlikely team effort between Gold Roger and Garp . As narrated by Sengoku, this union was the only way to defeat him in the God Valley Incident.
However, Rocks wasn't just strong. He possessed unparalleled ambition: he didn't just want to be the Pirate King, but the King of the World. Furthermore, his influence was so great that Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, Shiki, and even Stussy served under his banner. Even though he fell, his legacy still haunts the seas.
Joy Boy is superior to Rocks, according to Oda
Joy Boy 's character is shrouded in mystery. However, the feats attributed to him already indicate an absurd level of strength. According to the manga , Joy Boy was able to knock out vice-admirals with just his Haki and even split the skies single-handedly—something no other character has managed to do to this day.
Even Imu , the most enigmatic figure in the World Government, reacted with fear to his power. As revealed by the elders, Joy Boy, also known as Nika , was the true Warrior of Liberation.
Luffy will still surpass them all
Although he's not currently on the same level, Luffy will inevitably surpass Rocks and even Joy Boy. After all, the protagonist of One Piece is destined to face and defeat Imu, which will place him above any pirate in history.
Eventually, this rise will solidify his role as a new symbol of freedom in the world. Therefore, Luffy's trajectory continues steadily toward becoming a legend.
One Piece chapter 1154 will be officially released on July 13, 2025 , and will be available for free reading on Manga Plus .
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