The newest chapter of One Piece takes fans on an unexpected journey, revealing not only the tragic past of Elbaf but also diving deeper into one of the most mysterious and powerful figures in history: Rocks D. Xebec. Details from the cover page and recent developments have left the fan community buzzing with excitement over the many shocking twists.
This week’s cover continues Yamato’s pilgrimage around Wano Country. Interestingly, the Yakuza boss O-Cho takes Yamato to visit a hero originally from West Blue who grew up in Wano’s Ringo region. This hints at a potential new character or an intriguing connection between Wano and other seas.
Elbaf: From Paradise to Chaos Through Disaster and Prejudice
Chapter 1154 of One Piece, titled “Cannot Die,” reveals that after Big Mom destroyed the warrior village and killed Elder Jorul with the Beard, Elbaf suffered a series of natural disasters: wildfires, massive storms, and a devastating famine. This desperate situation pushed many Elbaf residents to despair, leading them to blame and even attack Ida and Hajrudin, two Elbaf natives considered impure.
Fortunately, King Harald returned just in time to protect them. He also brought many foreigners from allied nations to help Elbaf combat the disasters. However, tragedy struck when Queen Estrida, Loki’s mother, passed away from a serious illness before King Harald’s return.
After these events, Ida opened a bar in the harbor area of the World Government’s territory and moved there to escape the royal family’s prejudice and tragedy.
Loki’s Past and His Complex Relationship with King Harald
Fifty-six years ago, King Harald traveled to attend the World Levely Conference at Mary Geoise Sanctuary. However, the World Government refused to allow the Elbaf delegation to attend. Upon returning, King Harald spoke with Elder Jarul about a secret organization called “Galley-La.” Harald suspected the World Government had imprisoned a group of shipwrights made up entirely of Giants, both Ancient and regular.
After Queen Estrida’s death, Loki was raised by her younger sister. While King Harald focused on rebuilding the country, Loki suffered abuse from his aunt. Forty-eight years ago, Loki released wild beasts to attack villages. At that moment, seeing Hajrudin always supported by four close friends made Loki realize how lonely he truly was.
Rocks D. Xebec Revealed as Blackbeard’s Biological Father
Around the same time, the Rocks Pirates suddenly appeared at the harbor under the World Government’s territory. Rocks D. Xebec unexpectedly met Loki and asked if King Harald was home, suggesting a prior connection between Rocks and Harald.
It turns out that eight years before this flashback, Rocks D. Xebec and King Harald met at the World Levely Conference. Rocks then became a wanted criminal after killing a Navy Admiral, a shocking detail that highlights his danger.
Finally, the official appearance of Rocks D. Xebec has been revealed. He sports two-toned hair and bears a striking resemblance to Blackbeard. The reason for this similarity is now clear: Rocks D. Xebec is Marshall D. Teach’s biological father.
This revelation stands as one of the most explosive in One Piece history, not only solving the mystery of Blackbeard’s origins but also confirming Rocks D. Xebec’s crucial role in the story’s past and future.
The story continues next week!
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