In One Piece episode 1080, “Patriot our site,” Eiichiro Oda gives a hint as to why Marshall D. Teach, also known as Kurohige, became the strongest in One Piece. In this episode, we learn that Kurohige and his crew have aspirations to become rulers of the island Hachinosu and make it a recognized kingdom by the World Government.
Through a recent One Piece spoiler, we see a flashback of Kurohige and Captain Coby. Kurohige is interested in using Coby as leverage to negotiate with the World Government. However, Coby reveals that he is a member of SWORD, a secret organization of former Marines who have resigned and returned their codes. Aokiji explains that SWORD can attack Yonko without the approval of the World Government and are not bound by any superiors’ commands. SWORD, however, is not accountable to the Navy, and they can even be disbanded by them.
Despite the explanation by Aokiji and Coby, Kurohige remains adamant about using Coby, who holds the title of hero, as a means to threaten the World Government to make him a ruler in One Piece. That’s why he had kidnapped Coby.
It’s interesting to note how Kurohige’s intent to make Hachinosu a kingdom is revealed in One Piece 1080. He believes that becoming a ruler of that island would give him great power, allowing him to compete with other powerful figures in the One Piece world. Kurohige’s plan may not be foolproof, but it’s surely exciting to imagine how it’ll unfold in the upcoming episodes.
So, in conclusion, Kurohige’s aspirations to become a ruler and use Coby as leverage are finally unveiled in One Piece episode 1080, “Patriot our site.” Will Kurohige become the ruler of Hachinosu, or will his plans be foiled by the heroes of One Piece? Only time will tell.
