The climax of the legendary God Valley Incident has finally been revealed, showing the team-up that changed history. One Piece Chapter 1165 delivers the long-awaited confrontation where Monkey D. Garp and Gol D. Roger join forces to defeat the monstrous Rocks D. Xebec. This battle marks the end of the Rocks Pirates and sets the stage for the era fans know today.
The End of the Rocks Pirates
The chapter, titled “Reverberation,” opens with the official dissolution of the Rocks Pirates. Shiki declares the crew is over, and its members are going their separate ways. This moment is a pivotal turning point, as the breakdown of this powerful crew directly leads to the creation of the future Yonko system. Key members like Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido all depart to forge their own paths, reshaping the world’s power structure.
A Debt and a Departure
Before the main event, the chapter focuses on the bitter parting of two future Yonko. Kaido and Charlotte Linlin have a tense conversation where she reminds him of a “lifetime debt.” This refers to Kaido taking the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu, a powerful Devil Fruit she had originally obtained for her own son. Their farewell is cold and transactional, highlighting the selfish ambitions that would define their future rivalry. The scene establishes that their alliance was built on shaky ground, foreshadowing their complicated relationship for decades to come.
Garp and Roger’s Reluctant Alliance
Faced with an enemy too powerful for either to handle alone, the marine and the pirate put their differences aside. The story makes it clear this was a partnership of necessity, not choice. Both Garp and Roger express their original intentions, which did not involve working together.
Garp stated: “Rocks… Roger… I was planning on putting both of you in cuffs on this island, but now…!!”
Roger replied: “And my original plan was to take Shakky and the treasures and get the hell out of here!!! Seems like we will have to team up huh?”
Their dialogue confirms the sheer desperation of the situation. They only joined forces because leaving Rocks D. Xebec to his own devices was no longer an option.
The Overwhelming Power of Rocks D. Xebec
The battle itself is a monumental struggle. Rocks D. Xebec, under the control of Imu’s Domi Reversi ability, proves to be nearly invincible. His greatest advantage is his unbelievably strong Conqueror’s Haki, which he uses to a devastating effect. Rocks can actively use his Haki to cancel out or negate the attacks from both Roger and Garp. Despite their immense power, their initial assaults fail to wound him, showing that a direct confrontation is hopeless. This forces the two legends to gamble everything on a single, final attack.
The Final Combined Attack
Knowing they have only one chance, Roger and Garp decide to pour all of their remaining Conqueror’s Haki into a single, combined strike. They recognize that if this attack fails, they will be left with no strength and will certainly die. The chapter features several pages of this epic clash, culminating in an explosive final double-page spread. Garp unleashes a flurry of punches coated in Haki, an attack that resembles Luffy’s Gomu Gomu no Gatling and is named “Infinitum Explosion.” Roger channels all his Haki through his sword in a technique called “Hinokagutsuchi no Ace.” Their coordinated attack finally overcomes Rocks’s defenses, defeating him as a dark energy seeps from his body.
Imu’s Ruthless Order
As the battle concludes, the true fate of God Valley is set in motion. From the safety of a World Government ship, Imu gives a direct and ruthless command: to erase everything on God Valley from existence. This order explains the long-standing mystery of why the island completely vanished from the world’s maps and was scrubbed from history. The narration confirms that the Marines and Cipher Pol were tasked with destroying all information about the island and the hunting tournament that took place there.
A New Character and Fan Reactions
In a lighter moment amid the chaos, Whitebeard encounters a new character named Polo Gram, a pirate who bears a striking resemblance to Marco the Phoenix. Polo Gram expresses his admiration for Whitebeard and asks to join forces with him. This has led to immediate fan speculation online that Polo Gram is actually Marco’s father. On fan forums, users reacted with humor to the potential family connection, with one noting, “It’s hysterical that the name of our favorite Phoenix is quite literally ‘Marco Polo’.”
The Aftermath and a New Era
The defeat of Rocks D. Xebec at the hands of Garp and Roger signals the end of one age and the beginning of another. The collapse of the Rocks Pirates sent echoes throughout the world, directly shaping the future of piracy. The World Government’s successful cover-up of the incident and Roger’s involvement led to Garp being hailed as the “Hero of the Marines” for his role. The chapter ends by confirming there will be a break next week, giving fans time to process the monumental revelations.
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