The God Valley incident, which took place 38 years ago, has long been one of the greatest mysteries in One Piece history. It was the stage for legends like Rocks D. Xebec, Roger, Garp, and the Celestial Dragons. Although Eiichiro Oda mentioned it years ago, fans are only now uncovering the full story during the Elbaf arc.
Recently, Oda shocked fans by revealing who truly came out on top from this chaotic event, and it wasn’t Roger or Garp!
Silvers Rayleigh is the biggest winner of the God Valley incident
Fans have just learned a surprising truth: Silvers Rayleigh, the Pirate King’s right hand, was the true victor of the God Valley event.
The incident began with a Celestial Dragon’s manhunt. The target was Shakuyaku (Shakky), former captain of the Kuja Pirates. Saint Figarland Garling set his sights on Shakky, intending to claim her, but he didn’t expect this would draw the entire pirate world’s attention.
News of Shakky’s disappearance spread quickly, attracting pirates from all corners, including the Rocks Pirates. They were the first to cause major chaos, throwing the Marines, Celestial Dragons, and Holy Knights into disarray. Even Gol D. Roger was present at God Valley, aiming to rescue and win over Shakky like many others.
While the other crews fought in the massive battle, Silvers Rayleigh acted alone. He located where Shakky was held, swiftly executed Sommers, and rescued the former Amazon Lily queen.
The moment Shakky embraced Rayleigh at God Valley marked the beginning of their strong bond. While Roger and Garp fought for peace or honor, Rayleigh quietly secured the most important prize for himself.
Unanswered mysteries: Davy D. Xebec and the Davy family
Although Rayleigh gained love, fans remain focused on the earth-shaking battle between Davy D. Xebec and the uneasy alliance of Roger and Garp. The fact that these two rivals teamed up shows just how powerful Xebec was. However, the exact reasons behind their cooperation and whether the World Government has distorted the truth about Xebec’s defeat remain major mysteries.
Oda also needs to clarify how Garling knew about the Davy family members, why they were nearly wiped out, and the true identity of Davy D. Jones, a figure who may have been a centuries-old enemy of the World Government.
After revisiting the God Valley incident, the story returns to Elbaf, now on the brink of destruction as Imu possesses Gunko’s body, turning Dorry and Brogy into demons. The situation is dire, forcing Luffy and the Straw Hat crew to act immediately to save Elbaf before it’s too late!