One Piece Chapter 1165, released in November 2025, delivered a major revelation that has delighted fans. The chapter introduced a new character named Polo Gram, who is directly revealed to be the father of the beloved Whitebeard Pirates commander, Marco. This connection means Marco’s full name could be interpreted as Marco Gram, creating a humorous and intentional nod to the classic game and historical figure Marco Polo.
The reveal occurred during the intense flashback of the God Valley Incident, a pivotal moment in One Piece history. As the narrative detailed the final clashes between legendary figures, a brief, lighthearted scene showed Polo Gram, a fan of Whitebeard, asking to join his crew. This simple introduction has sparked widespread amusement across the fan community.
Polo Gram’s Introduction and Family Connection
The spoilers for Chapter 1165, titled ‘Reverberation’, show the conclusion of the God Valley Incident and the dissolution of the Rocks Pirates. Amidst this chaos, a character named Polo Gram approaches Edward Newgate, the future Whitebeard, and expresses his admiration, requesting to join his crew. The chapter explicitly confirms that this character is the father of Marco.
This familial link provides the first insight into Marco’s origins and family name. Before this reveal, the character, known for his Phoenix Devil Fruit powers and role as Whitebeard’s right-hand man, was known simply as Marco. The introduction of Polo Gram suggests that Marco’s full name is likely Marco Gram, but the phonetic similarity to “Marco Polo” was immediately noticed by readers.
Fan Reactions to the Pun
The community’s response to the name reveal was swift and filled with humor. Fans on social media and forums praised author Eiichiro Oda for his long-term wordplay, finding the joke fitting for a character who has been part of the story for decades.
“I see what you do for your disciples, Oda,” said one fan, acknowledging the author’s layered storytelling. Another fan simply posted, “w naming,” to express their approval of the pun.
Many found the situation hilarious, with one netizen commenting, “why do i think oda just drawed marco by mistake and then came up with this to explain lol.” The sheer amusement was summed up by another fan who wrote, “So funny Marco name become Marco Polo 😂.”
The Deeper Story of God Valley
While the name reveal provided comic relief, Chapter 1165 primarily focused on the serious and long-awaited conclusion to the God Valley Incident. The chapter depicts the final battle between the combined forces of Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp against the transformed Rocks D. Xebec.
The leader of the World Government, Imu, ordered the complete destruction of God Valley. In the face of Rocks’s overwhelming Conqueror’s Haki, Roger and Garp were forced to unleash their full power in a combined, Haki-charged attack to defeat him. This clash marked the end of the Rocks Pirates, with members like Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido going their separate ways and setting the stage for the next era of pirates.
Marco’s Established Character
For years, Marco has been a cornerstone of the One Piece narrative. As the former 1st division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates and a user of the mythical Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix, he is one of the most powerful and respected figures in the series. After Whitebeard’s death, he led the crew until its disbandment and now works as a doctor on Whitebeard’s home island, Sphinx.
His calm and level-headed personality, along with his unique speech habit of ending sentences with “-yoi”, has made him a fan favorite. The recent revelation about his father adds a new, light-hearted dimension to his well-established character.
A Break for the Manga
Following the major disclosures in Chapter 1165, the One Piece manga will go on a break. The story will resume with Chapter 1166, expected to be released on November 24, 2025.
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