This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.
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One Pieceis currently in the Elbaf arc, and Oda is exploring one of the most interesting parts of not just this arc, but the entire story, and all that’s down to Loki. When Loki was first introduced, little did fans know that he would be connected tothe legendary Rocks D. Xebecin any way.
However, he is not only connected to Rocks, but actually idolizes this. This gave Oda a perfect excuse to incorporate Rocks into his flashback and flesh him out as a character. Now, Oda is drawing all the majorOne Piecemysteries surrounding Rocks D. Xebec, and in doing so, he has also set up Imu’s next big fight after the Elbaf arc of the story.
Imu Vs Blackbeard Has Been Set Up By Oda Already
One Piecechapter 1155 was absolutely massive in many ways, but quite easily the most shocking part of the chapter was when Rocks D. Xebec was revealed to have attacked the Holy Land of Marijoa. Rocks was revealed to have taken 5 Kings as hostages to use extortion on Imu. His goal was quite clearly to become the King of the World, but given that Imu didn’t actually care, Rocks had to withdraw and formulate a better plan.
I will be back, right here, to this place! — Rocks to Imu
Before Rocks D. Xebec left Marijoa, however, he made it quite clear to Imu that while he is leaving, he will return for him one day. Rocks’s promise sent shivers down the spines of the fans, and for good reason. Not only did Rocks directly challenge Imu, but fans also know that he will eventually go on to return, in one way or another.
Rocks Didn’t Fight Imu, But Blackbeard Will
Blackbeard Has Inherited Rocks’s Will
As fans know, Rocks promised that he would eventually come for Imu. But, quite clearly, he didn’t. This is because Rocks supposedly diedduring the God Valley Incident, around 38 years ago. But, Rocks’s death doesn’t change anything, because Blackbeard exists. Just like his father, Blackbeard aims to become the King of the World. He also knows all about his father and aims to fulfill his goal, directly or indirectly.
What do we want? The world! — Blackbeard Pirates
Either way, what’s clear is thatOne Piecewill showcase Blackbeardtackling Imu soon enough in the story, and it absolutely has to. Imu is strong and there is no denying that, but Blackbeard is no pushover either. Just as Rocks promised to Imu, he will return, only this time, his will will be carried out by his son, Teach.
The World Of One Piece Will Be Turned Upside Down
To put it simply, it seems thatOne Piecewill give fans a Blackbeard Vs Imu battle soon, and likely in the Holy Land of Marijoa. It has been made clear that Marijoa is already under attack, and perhaps this is the doing ofnone other than the Blackbeard Pirates.
One Piece Chapter 1156 will be out this week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on August 3. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1156 is Jun 12, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free onManga Plus.
