Oda's One Piece series has introduced us to a variety of amazing and powerful characters. Some of them had a short run in the series, others a longer run. Some were more interesting, others less so. This article will focus on a rather enigmatic character who still remains a great mystery but who seems to have a very important role in the story of One Piece. The character in question is Rocks D. Xebec, the legendary pirate captain who was the most feared pirate in history. In this article, you will discover everything we know about Rocks D. Xebec in One Piece.

Rocks D. Xebec, more simply known as "Rocks," is a pirate captain who rose to fame and influence 40 years ago as the captain of the Rocks Pirates. According to Sengoku, Rocks D. Xebec is no longer alive but was one of the toughest opponents Garp ever faced. Also according to Sengoku, he was the first and arguably most powerful enemy of Gol D. Roger. Having a "D" in his first and last name, he is bound to the will of the D.

The rest of this article will focus solely on the character of Rocks D. Xebec, as we bring you everything you need to know about him and his actions. We'll give you some information about the character's history, as well as his role in the entire story. We'll also answer a series of relevant questions about Rocks D. Xebec.

Who was Rocks D. Xebec?

Rocks D. Xebec, more simply known as "Rocks," is a pirate captain who rose to fame and influence 40 years ago as the captain of the Rocks Pirates. According to Sengoku, Rocks D. Xebec is no longer alive but was one of the toughest opponents Garp ever faced. Also according to Sengoku, he was the first and arguably most powerful enemy of Gol D. Roger. Having a "D" in his first and last name, he is bound to the will of the D.

He had thick, spiky black hair and wore a captain's uniform. The expression on his face when he is first seen is a smile. From accounts of his adventures, Rocks appeared to be an extremely vicious and, at the same time, ambitious man, not caring who he attacked as long as he could seize power for himself and leading his crew to destroy anyone who interfered with his ambitions.

He was also quite fearless and ruthless, as he had no problem killing the world's nobles or their slaves if it suited his wishes. Rocks' dream was to become "King of the World," and he attacked many places and left massive destruction in his wake to assert his dominance. He was also very curious about the matters the World Government had hidden, which led him to take an interest in these matters.

Although he led one of the most feared and powerful crews in history, he wasn't well-respected among them. Charlotte Linlin is known to have had a very low opinion of him, as she said he never respected her, probably because she was a woman. On the other hand, he also seems to have hurt his crew members, as he is known to be one of the few people to have managed to injure Kaidou.

Yet the crew shared a hatred for the World Government, whose ships they constantly attacked. All indications are that the crew wanted to attack God Valley, where the World Nobles kept their slaves. They temporarily allied against it and defeated it, but Garp kept his association with the late Pirate King a secret.

Who defeated Rocks D. Xebec?

Over forty-four years ago, Xebec founded the Rock Pirates on Hachinosu Island and quickly became an infamous pirate who represented an era that lasted until Roger became the Pirate King, committing such atrocities that some were erased from history. His subordinates were pirates who would later become legends and even become part of the Four Emperors.

Thirty-eight years ago, Rocks led his crew on a mission endangering the World Nobles and their slaves. In God Valley, the Rocks Pirates clashed with the alliance formed between the Roger Pirates and the Marine army commanded by Monkey D. Garp. This confrontation would become known as the God Valley Incident, in which the Rocks Pirates were ultimately defeated, resulting in their disbandment and the death of their captain.

Many members of Rocks's crew would go on to become extremely powerful pirates, including Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaidou, who would eventually become three of the four emperors of the New World. Rocks's legacy in history has diminished considerably in the decades since his death, and many young Marines are unaware of his true identity.

According to Sengoku, this lack of knowledge about him is mainly due to the World Government's intervention, as his background has led him to touch on taboo subjects. Furthermore, due to the general lack of camaraderie within the Rocks Pirates, most of Rocks' former subordinates are unwilling to discuss his time sailing with the crew.

What was Rocks D. Xebec's strength?

Rocks's strength is unknown in detail, but according to Sengoku, in his time, he was so powerful that it took the combined efforts of Garp and Roger to break his might. He is also considered Roger's first and most formidable rival, even more so than Whitebeard. This is reinforced by the fact that Kaidou believes Xebec was one of the few people who could hold his own against him in combat.

He was the captain of the crew, but he was not respected at all among his subordinates; his crew consisted of pirates who later became legendary, such as Big Mom, Kaidou, Whitebeard, Shiki, among others. Since none of these pirates liked to follow orders, it shows that Rocks was actually a great and authoritative leader. Rocks' former subordinate, Charlotte Linlin, considered him untrustworthy and a "good-for-nothing," someone who disrespected her. He also had the distinction of being one of the few to have injured Kaido. In Sengoku's memories, Rocks appears wielding a sword.