Eiichiro Oda, the visionary creator of One Piece, has begun to shed light on the formidable legend surrounding Rocks D. Xebec, a figure widely regarded as the most potent pirate of the old era, surpassing even Gol D. Roger. Xebec’s legendary status stems from his immense power, believed to encompass the strongest Conqueror’s Haki, an exceptional sword, and a potent Devil Fruit ability. He commanded the notorious Rocks Pirates, a crew so formidable they operated more like a terrorist organization, directly challenging the authority of the World Government and leaving a trail of destruction that cemented their terrifying reputation throughout the Grand Line.
A pivotal event solidifying Xebec’s unparalleled strength was an assassination during a Reverie eight years before his appearance in Chapter 1154. In this incident, he single-handedly eliminated a Navy HQ Admiral before vanishing without a trace, a feat that earned him an immense bounty and the World Government’s profound enmity. This accomplishment, achieved at a younger age, underscores his prodigious power from early on. While his full arsenal remains speculative, his Conqueror’s Haki is believed to rival or even surpass Roger’s, especially given his simultaneous confrontation with both Roger and Garp. His sword is theorized to be a Supreme Grade Weapon, and a popular theory suggests he was the original user of the Yami Yami no Mi. The peak of his reign was the God Valley Incident, where he faced the unprecedented alliance of Roger and Garp, leading to his presumed downfall.
