One Piece Chapter 1155 Unveils Pivotal Backstory of Rocks Pirates’ Origins
Leaked details from One Piece Chapter 1155, set for official release on July 21, 2025, via Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platform, have revealed explosive new lore surrounding the legendary Rocks Pirates and their enigmatic leader, Rocks D. Xebec. The chapter explores Xebec’s formative clashes with key figures like Elbaph’s King Harald and the shadowy World Government leader Imu-sama, shedding light on events that shaped the manga’s broader conflict.
The chapter opens with a striking visual: a double-page spread of the Straw Hat Pirates navigating a cityscape, replacing the ongoing Yamato cover story. Narrative focus then shifts to Elbaph, where a young Loki encounters Xebec after the pirate’s arrival on the giants’ island. A brief skirmish reveals Xebec’s devastating swordsmanship, described as capable of obliterating surroundings through sheer force. Their confrontation sets the stage for deeper flashbacks, including a pivotal incident at the Levely summit eight years prior.
During this clandestine meeting in Mary Geoise, Xebec infiltrates Pangaea Castle, kidnapping five kings and confronting Imu-sama directly. Declaring himself an “admirer of Davy Jones,” Xebec mocks the World Government’s authority, leading to a clash with King Harald. Their battle unleashes a torrent of Conqueror’s Haki—akin to historic clashes between Whitebeard and Gol D. Roger—with shockwaves knocking out observers for miles. Despite forming a brief alliance to escape, Harald ultimately rejects Xebec’s overtures, leaping from the Red Line in a defiant act that stuns even the ruthless pirate.
The fallout from Xebec’s assault on the Holy Land triggers a massive bounty on his head, though the amount remains undisclosed. Subsequent panels detail his early exploits, including plundering Celestial Dragon tribute ships and demolishing Enies Lobby’s Gates of Justice. These acts catalyze his rise, as he recruits outlaws through Davy Jones’ Fights, though his crew remains an unofficial “gang of villains” until a fateful convergence at Hachinosu (Pirate Island).
A later scene reunites Xebec with Harald and Loki in Elbaph’s Aurust Castle, where the pirate king repeatedly—and unsuccessfully—tries to enlist Harald. Crewmembers like Shiki (“Golden Lion”), Stussy (“Science Robber”), and a young Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) dismiss their captain’s leadership but recognize the profit in his ambitions. Discussions of Hachinosu’s transformation from penal colony to criminal stronghold underscore the crew’s ruthlessness, with Wang Zhi (“Pirate Guru”) and Ganzui (“The Smuggler”) highlighting its gold-rich underground networks.
The chapter culminates 44 years before the present timeline, depicting the Rocks Pirates’ official formation as ships gather at Hachinosu. Despite Harald’s steadfast refusals to join, Xebec’s relentless pursuit of power cements his crew’s legacy, framing their rise as a turning point in the manga’s history of piracy and rebellion.
With its deep dive into the World Government’s vulnerabilities and Xebec’s ideological clashes, Chapter 1155 enriches One Piece’s lore while setting the stage for looming confrontations in the final saga.
