Rocks D. Xebec has evolved dramatically from a mysterious figure to one of the most compelling characters crafted by Oda in a remarkably short time. Although he appears in only fifteen chapters, fans are so captivated that they want his story to continue. However, his destiny during the God Valley incident is already known: Sengoku has revealed that Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp forged a temporary alliance to defeat Rocks. This raises an intriguing question: why did a pirate and a marine join forces against him? One Piece chapter 1163 finally sheds light on the tragic fate of Rocks D. Xebec, revealing the role Imu played in his downfall.
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This article contains spoilers about Rocks, Imu, and the God Valley incident. Proceed with caution.
The Showdown: Imu vs. Rocks D. Xebec
In a shocking twist, Imu descended upon the God Valley, controlling St. Saturn’s monstrous form. The preceding chapter hinted that an inevitable clash between Rocks and the enigmatic Imu was on the horizon. True to form, this chapter reveals their battle. Imu descended from the Holy Land, convinced that Rocks D. Xebec was Davy Jones, the entity they had long sought.
Rocks spoke of a promise made by Davy, hoping to fulfill it, but this was precisely why Imu decided to eradicate the Davy clan from existence. They engaged in fierce combat, but no matter how much Rocks attacked, Imu’s ability to regenerate was astonishing. Even the legends—Roger, Garp, Whitebeard, Kaido, and Big Mom—joined forces to strike at Imu, but the mysterious figure remained unscathed.
Amidst the chaos, Imu shifted the focus of their taunts to Rocks’ wife and son, who were fleeing the island to save their lives. Imu decreed that they could not be allowed to escape and must die. This thrust Rocks into a frenzy, as his primary motivation had always been to protect his family. Imu seized this moment to deliver a devastating blow against him.
The Unthinkable: Rocks Transformed by Imu
Imu expressed a desire to eliminate both Rocks’ wife, Eris, and their son, Blackbeard. However, instead of directly doing the deed, Imu employed tendrils from their own body to stab Rocks, compelling him to kill his loved ones. Rocks was baffled, questioning why he would ever harm his family.
Then Imu executed what they called the “Domi Reversi” move, transforming Rocks into a demonic soldier. Unlike previous transformations seen with the giants, Imu didn’t require any magic circle for this transformation, adding to the mystery of their abilities.
While the specifics of the Domi Reversi power remain unclear, fans speculate it might be linked to a person’s deepest fears or anxieties. This is reminiscent of Big Mom’s ability to siphon the lifespan of those who fear her using her Soru Soru no Mi. Ultimately, Rocks has been mangled into a demon, forced to target the very family he intended to safeguard.
This tragic turn unveils a grim fate for one of the most formidable pirates. All the legends now have to face this newly transformed Rocks to prevent him from carrying out the unspeakable. Likely, everyone except Roger and Garp will bear the brunt of his wrath. In the end, they will team up to overcome the corrupted Rocks, as hinted by Sengoku years prior. The unfortunate implication is that Blackbeard might survive this encounter, indicating a chilling fate for Eris D. Teach.
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