One Piece Hints at How Roger and Garp Defeated the Rocks Pirates

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Following a first glimpse at Rocks D. Xebec in Chapter 1155 of One Piece, the narrative delves further into this enigmatic character, disclosing various facets about him and his aspirations. Among these revelations, it is unveiled that he successfully breached the Flower Room in the Holy Land, a revered sanctum of Imu. Furthermore, this chapter offers insights into the formation of the Rocks Pirates, a legendary group. Since it was revealed that Rocks commanded the strongest pirates in history, such as Whitebeard, Kaido, and Big Mom who later became Emperors of the Seas, fans have been eager to learn about how these formidable figures came to be associated with him.

In Chapter 1155, we learn that Rocks acquired his crew members through the Davy Back Fight, a competition between pirate crews where victorious teams could seize members from the defeated side. This suggests that Rocks may have challenged and overpowered the future Whitebeard, enhancing his reputation as one of the most formidable pirates ever known. His exploits, such as infiltrating the Holy Land’s secret chamber, slaying an admiral, and escaping without a scratch, only serve to bolster his legend as an unrivaled powerhouse. It seems almost unfathomable that he could be defeated, even by the combined might of Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp. However, the newest chapter offers a significant clue about how Rocks may have ultimately met his match.

One Piece Chapter 1155 Hints at Rocks’ Biggest Weakness

In the scene where Rock tries to persuade King Harald to join his crew, Harald declines and issues a warning to those connected with Rock, implying that siding with him would result in disaster. The swift response of the crew suggests they’re not following Rock out of devotion but for personal gain from his elaborate plans. Given that almost every member joined through the Davy Back Fight, it’s reasonable to assume that Rock’s core followers were never truly loyal to him. As captain of this untrustworthy team, Rock’s greatest asset – his legendary crew – was also his downfall, as they proved disloyal. This implies that during the God Valley incident, while Rock might have emerged victorious with his crew’s support, internal betrayal may well have been the decisive factor in his eventual defeat.

As a One Piece fanatic, I can’t help but ponder over who might have betrayed the legendary pirate Rocks. It’s intriguing to consider whether Whitebeard, with his immense strength and later camaraderie with Roger, could have turned against him. However, it seems another crew member held a more strategic grudge.

The enigmatic Pirate Guru Wang Zhi, who eventually ruled over Pirate Island after Rocks’ downfall, appears to be the culprit. His betrayal was as cunning as a snake in the grass, striking Rocks from behind and paving the way for his defeat. Without this treachery, considering the indomitable might of the Rocks Pirates, it would have been nearly impossible for even formidable figures like Roger and Garp, despite their immense strength, to challenge them head-on and emerge victorious without substantial losses, especially against the towering figure of Rocks.

This compelling evidence strongly hints that the disloyalty of a single crew member or members was the real catalyst for Rocks’ defeat and demise.

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2025-07-20 22:09