Rocks D. Xebec

Rocks D. Xebec
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Japanese Name:	ロックス・D（ディー）・ジーベック
Romanized Name:	Rokkusu Dī Jībekku
Official English Name:	Rocks D. Xebec; Rox (Formerly)
Debut:	Chapter 957; Episode 958
Affiliations:	Rocks Pirates; Clan of D.
Occupations:	Pirate Captain
Status:	Deceased
Bounty:	Unknown

Rocks D. Xebec, commonly known simply as Rocks, was the captain of the Rocks Pirates. He was a prominent figure four decades ago, before the Pirate King Gol D. Roger came into power. He was ultimately defeated by an alliance formed by Monkey D. Garp and Roger, earning Garp the epithet "Hero of the Marines".

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Who defeated Rocks D. Xebec and how did this event impact their reputation?

Gol D. Roger, in alliance with the Marines, defeated Rocks D. Xebec, leading to the dissolution of the Rocks Pirates. This victory bolstered Roger's standing, paving his way to discover Joy Boy's treasure. Additionally, Monkey D. Garp's involvement in Xebec's defeat earned him the moniker 'Hero of the Marines'.

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What made Rocks D. Xebec a prominent figure in the world of pirates four decades ago?

Four decades ago, Rocks D. Xebec rose to prominence in the pirate world through his pursuit of domination and involvement in forbidden studies hidden by the World Government. His crew, the Rocks Pirates, was a breeding ground for future recognized pirates. Despite his eventual defeat by Gol D. Roger and the Marines, the disbanded Rocks Pirates members went on to establish their own influential pirate crews.

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Who were the members of the Rocks Pirates crew under Rocks D. Xebec's leadership?

Under the leadership of Rocks D. Xebec, the Rocks Pirates included prominent figures like Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaidou, all of whom established their own crews post disbandment. The crew also comprised of Shiki, John, 'Silver Axe', and 'Ochoku', with Kaidou in an apprentice role.

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What physical characteristics distinguished Rocks D. Xebec from his crewmates?

Rocks D. Xebec, captain of the Rocks Pirates, was taller but more normally proportioned compared to his large crewmates. He had long, dark, unruly hair, slanted eyes, and often displayed a wide, toothy smile. His distinctive outfit further set him apart from his crew.

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Appearance

Four decades ago, Rocks appeared as a tall man, but more normally proportioned in comparison to some of his huge (albeit not giant-sized) crewmates. His long, darkish hair was an unruly mass, with locks sticking out unevenly behind his head, in every direction. He had slanted eyes and seemingly tended to sport a wide, toothy smile. Rocks' main outfit appeared to have consisted of a high-collared sailor's coat with fringed epaulettes, plus a buttoned shoulder belt.

Gallery

Rocks' silhouette during Sengoku's explanation of his crew.

Rocks' silhouette in the anime.

Personality

Based on stories of his exploits, Rocks appeared to be an incredibly vicious and ambitious man, having no care as to who he attacked as long as he could garner power for himself and leading his crew to destroy whoever interfered with his ambitions. He was also quite fearless and indiscriminately ruthless, as he had no issue with killing World Nobles or their slaves if it suited his wishes. Rocks was extremely cruel even to children, as he utterly refused to take a young giant, Loki out to sea with him, not out of concern for the child's safety but because he didn't want to be bothered with a child on his ship, and when Loki challenged him to a duel, he savagely defeated the boy and left a blade impaled into him.

Rocks' dream was to become the King of the World (世界の王, Sekai no Ō^?), and he attacked many locations and left mass destruction in his wake to assert his dominance. He was also very curious about subjects that the World Government had kept hidden, resulting in him dabbling in those subjects. According to Whitebeard, Rocks was rather careless in his pursuits, commonly losing sight of the tasks at hand and going off on his own.

Relationships

Allies

Crew

Despite being the captain of the crew, and even if they recognized its strength, in general, Rocks was not respected at all among his subordinates. Charlotte Linlin considered him to be untrustworthy and "good-for-nothing", and Whitebeard was disgusted by his cruelty, mentioning having bad experiences with him and his crew. Furthermore, Xebec appeared in Kaidou's memory when he was injured by Luffy, but only thought of him as someone capable of matching Kaidou in deadly combat, implying a hostile relationship.

Enemies

World Government

Since Rocks had the ambition to become the "King of the World", he was naturally opposed to the World Government as the current globe-ruling regime, including the Celestial Dragons, who were the focus of his attacks during the God Valley Incident.

Rocks' actions were destructive and anarchic enough that the government considered him akin to a terrorist, meaning many of his feats were not properly recorded in history, causing Rocks to eventually fade from public consciousness save the memory of some veteran Marines and the former members of his crew.

Garp and Roger

Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp and Gol D. Roger of the Roger Pirates were known to have joined forces to stop the Rocks Pirates during the God Valley Incident. That said, Garp is not fond of recounting this story despite its role in solidifying his reputation as a hero, since it involved him allying with a pirate and the fact that he only received said reputation because the government suppressed the fact of Roger's involvement. As well as the fact that he had to protect the World Nobles whom he hates and despises.

Loki

Rocks easily and brutally defeats a young Loki.

Rocks met Loki when the Giant prince was only a young child. Despite Loki idolizing him and requesting to join his crew, Rocks rejected him and savagely beat Loki with a bladed weapon when the prince demanded a fight.

Abilities and Powers

Although Rocks' individual strength and abilities are unknown, he was well-reputed for presiding over a crew of extremely powerful pirates with clashing personalities and a lack of camaraderie, indicating that he was an extremely powerful and charismatic individual. Many of these people would go on to make big names for themselves after the crew's dissolution; "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate, "Big Mom" Charlotte Linlin, and "Kaidou of the Beasts" came to constitute three quarters of the original Four Emperors, widely regarded as the strongest pirate crews in the world during the Great Pirate Era.

Kaidou envisions Xebec behind Luffy alongside other powerful pirates.

Many years after his death, Xebec is considered by some to be the first and most formidable rival of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, even more so than his then-subordinate Newgate would come to be. He was so fearsome, it took the efforts of both Roger and Monkey D. Garp working together to finally defeat him. Rocks' defeat was also what caused Garp to become a legend and to be known as the "Hero of the Marines", showing how much of a threat the World Government considered him to be. Kaidou, who by the present has come to be called the world's "Strongest Creature", included Xebec when he listed a very small number of notable figures that were worthy to stand against him in battle, alongside Kouzuki Oden, Shanks, Newgate, and Roger, further hinting at Xebec's might and threat.

Aside from raw strength, Rocks seemed to be a very intelligent and knowledgeable man; through studying many subjects that were considered taboo, he was able to unravel many of the World Government's secrets, which led the Government to decide to erase his name from history following his defeat.

Weapons

Rocks wielded a sword during the God Valley Incident.

History

Biography

Over 44 years ago, Rocks and several other pirates arrived at the island of Hachinosu to meet and seek a path to fame and fortune. As a result of the meeting, Rocks took charge of this group, who called themselves the Rocks Pirates, and led them on a path of destruction with the goal of taking over the world.

At some point after becoming acquainted with Edward Newgate, the pair encountered Loki on Elbaph. The Giant requested to join his crew which Rocks refused, leading to the child challenging the pirate. The fight resulted in Rocks savagely beating Loki, prompting Newgate to criticize him.

Rocks and his crew against Roger and Garp.

38 years before the present, Rocks led his crew on a mission that endangered the World Nobles and their slaves during the Native Hunting Competition, looking to collect certain unnamed treasures. During this arrival at God Valley, Rocks appeared to have charged ahead of his crew as Newgate commented that he would lose sight of the task at hand. Around the same time, Gol D. Roger and his crew arrived to confront him for a past grievance; while unseen the two conversed with Rocks telling Roger not to get in his way. Shortly after Monkey D. Garp and Gol D. Roger had formed an alliance to defeat the Rocks Pirates causing a massive battle to ensue. This event resulted in the dissolution of the crew. According to Sengoku, Rocks is no longer alive, though how and when he died is unspecified.

Legacy

Many of Rocks' subordinates would go on to become extremely notable pirates, particularly Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaidou, who became three of the Four Emperors ruling over the New World. Shiki infamously clashed with the Roger Pirates multiple times and became the first documented inmate to escape Impel Down, while Captain John gathered a fabled treasure that's been sought for decades.

Rocks' place in history has been considerably diminished in the decades since his death, with many younger Marines being unaware of who he is. According to Sengoku, this lack of knowledge about him is mainly due to the World Government's intervention, as his path resulted in him dabbling in subjects they forbid. Additionally, due to the overall lack of camaraderie within the Rocks Pirates, most of Rocks' past subordinates are not inclined to talk about their time sailing with the crew.

Rocks' dream of taking over the world would be revived 38 years after his death, as his former subordinates Kaidou and Linlin decided to put aside their enmity with each other and form a temporary alliance to conquer the world. This revived dream ultimately and quickly fell apart when both Linlin and Kaidou were defeated and eventually replaced as Emperors. In a twist of fate, the one to personally defeat Kaidou was Monkey D. Luffy, Garp's grandson who wears Roger's straw hat and has been personally trained by the Roger Pirates' former First Mate, Silvers Rayleigh.

Major Battles

• Rocks vs. Loki (unseen)
• Rocks Pirates vs. Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp (unseen)

Trivia

• Rocks' last name is likely derived from the real-life pirate Roche Braziliano, which in English translates to "Rock the Brazilian" from his long exile in Brazil. Rocks disappeared suddenly and mysteriously much like the real-world pirate after 1671.
• Rocks' first name is based on a xebec, a type of Mediterranean sailing ship used for trading.
• As it is thought that the one who sits on the Empty Throne is effectively the "King of the World", it is unknown if Rocks was ever aware of its existence, or that of its secret occupant, Imu. However Loki has mentioned that if he'd gotten as far as meeting the God's Knights in his travels then it would be possible for him to become "King of the World" suggesting a connection between the title and Mary Geoise.