The highly anticipated Elbaf arc in One Piece has finally introduced Rocks D. Xebec, one of the most mysterious figures believed to be behind the God Valley Incident. It also revealed that Xebec was defeated by an alliance between Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp, a partnership kept secret from the world to prevent the Navy and pirates from cooperating.
However, despite being present on the island at the time, Sengoku concealed a significant part of the past, including the brutal acts committed by the Celestial Dragons on the island. Through Kuma’s backstory on Egghead, fans witnessed the cruelty of the Indigenous Hunting Contest: a horrific event held every three years on unaligned islands, where the Celestial Dragons turned the massacre and enslavement of natives into a cold-blooded competition.
Even in the God Valley flashbacks from the Egghead arc, although the Rocks Pirates appeared, Rocks D. Xebec, the key figure from 38 years ago, was not clearly introduced. Later flashbacks revealed his face, showing a striking resemblance to his son, Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard). The God Valley incident is clearly far more horrific than Egghead initially portrayed.
Now, manga editors have teased that chapter 1164 will deliver a major revelation about the Void Century.
One Piece Chapter 1164 Preview Hints at Major Reveal
Preview snippets are often included in WSJ issues to build excitement for upcoming chapters. Recently, the preview for One Piece chapter 1164 was shared by the account @pewpiece, posing the intriguing question: “What pasts and fates will be revealed next?”
Unexpectedly, Xebec is revealed to be a descendant of Davy Jones, with his full name being Davy D. Xebec. The Davy family has tried to survive in the criminal underworld, though few members remain worldwide.
During the chaotic battle at God Valley, Imu, the world’s mysterious ruler, possessed the Holy Jaygarcia Saturn and spoke to Xebec a second time. Notably, Imu called Xebec “Davy Jones,” a title Xebec immediately denied. Yet Xebec’s mention of a “promise” implies he holds deeper secrets from the past.
Imu is determined to eliminate the remaining descendants of the Davy family and even took over Xebec’s body to kill his wife and two-year-old son. The upcoming chapter promises to reveal Xebec’s tragic fate, arriving at God Valley with misguided beliefs and ultimately trapped by the World Government.
The “pasts and fates” mentioned in the preview undoubtedly relate to the Void Century and the pivotal role of the Davy family, especially Blackbeard, who is believed to be the last bloodline of this family.
Chapter 1164 is shaping up to be one of the most important chapters, shaking the entire history and world of One Piece.