Honestly, if Rocks D. Xebec witnessed how his so-called son has become, he’d probably scream, “THIS is my legacy?!” Because yeah, Blackbeard, the supposed heir to one of the most fearsome pirates in One Piece history, didn’t exactly make the old man proud. Instead of carrying the ‘D’ name with honor, he turned betrayal into an art form by stabbing the man who pretty much raised him like family.
So, you know how Whitebeard had Rocks’ back way back when? They were totally in it together against Imu’s creepy power, and after all that wild stuff at God Valley, he even looked out for Rocks’ kid. But what did he end up with? A knife to the back. If there’s one thing clear, it’s that Blackbeard didn’t inherit Rocks’ ambition; he just got his thirst for chaos.
Blackbeard’s Betrayal in One Piece: The Moment That Broke Every Pirate’s Heart
You remember that scene. Whitebeard, the old man, standing tall and blood-soaked, refusing to fall even in his last breath. And in front of him? His so-called son, Marshall D. Teach, is the man he treated as his own family. That single moment flipped the One Piece world upside down.
Not just a captain, Teach betrayed a father, a savior who fed him, housed him, and made him a legend. It’s the ultimate anime betrayal: forget Sasuke vs. Itachi, this one hits on a whole other emotional level.
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Whitebeard helped Rocks save his son
stood by his side against Imu
Took Rocks' son under his wing
Just for Rocks' son to do this: https://t.co/AEg0cqjC1j pic.twitter.com/01d7JYczK7
What makes it even more painful? Whitebeard wasn’t just another pirate. He was the man who once fought alongside Rocks D. Xebec against the might of the World Government. And when Rocks’ empire collapsed, it was Whitebeard who picked up the pieces, including a young boy who’d one day be called ‘Blackbeard.’
Rocks D. Xebec might’ve been wild, but he had goals. He sought to change the world, annihilate the Celestial Dragons, and rule through strength. Blackbeard? All chaos, no leadership. He’s there to rule the world, not to change it.
Whereas Rocks controlled beasts like Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido out of pure charisma, Teach finds himself surrounded by dirty opportunists who’d abandon him the moment things go south. In One Piece, he may have Rocks’ lineage, but not his spine.
How Whitebeard and Rocks’ Relationship Shaped Blackbeard’s Destiny in One Piece
Long before the Marineford War in One Piece, long before the Great Pirate Era began, Rocks and Whitebeard were partners in chaos. They weren’t friends exactly, but they respected each other’s power. Whitebeard once helped Rocks fight off Imu’s hidden forces and even saved his child during the God Valley Incident.
When Rocks fell, Whitebeard kept his unspoken promise. He took the kid in, trained him, and gave him a crew that became his family. But destiny had a sick sense of humor, because the same boy who was saved thanks to Whitebeard’s loyalty would end up being the one to end him.
When Whitebeard faced his death, he didn’t fall on his knees; he stood tall, even after being torn apart. If Rocks D. Xebec looked at that picture, he wouldn’t be proud. He’d be ashamed, cause honestly, Rocks D. Xebec was no saint, but even he had standards.
He aimed for brute force, not treachery. Whitebeard admired that attitude, protecting the young ones and looking out for his old comrade’s son. And how did Blackbeard repay him? By staining the sea with his blood.
So, according to you, do you think Rocks D. Xebec would be proud of Blackbeard’s rise to power, or disgusted by his betrayal of Whitebeard? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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