One Piece is currently in the Elbaf Arc, where Oda is gradually revealing fascinating mysteries to fans. The story is deeply focused on the flashback of Harald and Loki. Since this flashback takes fans back many years, it shows numerous tragedies that happened in the world. Chapter 1165 might be the most heartbreaking of them all.
Clearly, Oda does not like to kill off too many characters, but sometimes he has to. Marineford is a prime example, where Oda killed Portgas D. Ace. To this day, Ace’s death remains the most tragic, but now Oda has revealed another painful death that has moved many fans to tears. After many years, Oda shows that tragedy in the One Piece world can still be surpassed.
The tragic death of Rocks D. Xebec in One Piece chapter 1165
Rocks D. Xebec’s death is considered the most tragic since Ace’s passing. Although Oda rarely kills characters, when he does, he always respects them. Usually, important One Piece characters leave this world with a smile and glory (Ace, Whitebeard, Roger, Oden).
But with Rocks, Oda portrayed a truly devastating death, filled with ultimate horror. Rocks came to God Valley to save his family, and although he succeeded in rescuing his wife and children, he fell into the hands of Imu. Even though Rocks once challenged Imu’s power, in the end, he was turned into a mindless slave, losing his dignity before dying.
Oda paints death with a smile, but Rocks dies in agony
Rocks being turned into a mindless slave by Domi Reversi is truly heartbreaking. Imu tried to use Rocks to kill his own family, forcing him to obey the World Government ruler’s orders to wipe out all life in God Valley.
When Rocks fought Roger and Garp, tears streamed down his face, and his suffering was profound. At that moment, all he wanted was to die, begging Roger and Garp to end his misery. The strongest pirate of that era was freed from his pain by Roger and Garp, who both understood the agony he endured. While most legends in One Piece die with a smile, Rocks shed tears of sorrow and despair.
Rocks’ legacy lives on even after his death
Although Rocks D. Xebec died at God Valley, his legacy and ideals continue to echo through the ages and live on in characters like Loki and Blackbeard. Rocks may have met a tragic end, but it’s likely some will seek revenge on his behalf, with Loki carrying forward Rocks’ vision.