In One Piece 1080, Monkey D Garp was shown raiding the Beehive Island to save Captain Coby, indicating the importance of the latter to Garp. It is known that the Beehive Island serves as the base of the notorious pirate Kurohige. However, with Garp’s raid, the island’s inhabitants were astounded by his power, the Galaxy Impack, which destroyed the buildings in a matter of seconds.
Captain Coby, who is being protected by Garp, is considered the future of the Navy.He has an exceptional ability called Kenbunshoku Haki, unknown to many, as revealed in a bonus volume by Oda Sensei. Despite his young age of 18, Coby already possesses a special power that is equal to Garp’s. He is a user of Haki and Rokushiki, making him a formidable opponent even without Devil Fruits or any kind of weapon.
Monkey D Garp sees a reflection of himself in Coby, whom he trained and idolizes Luffy. The veteran pirate admires Coby for his incredible potential and looks forward to entrusting him with his role in the future. With Garp’s unwavering commitment to protecting Captain Coby, it is clear that this young Navy officer’s importance goes beyond what meets the eye.
Despite being a work of fiction, the storyline behind the One Piece 1080 episode highlights the value of mentorship and the importance of recognizing one’s potential. It is an illustration of how passion and hard work, combined with excellent training and guidance, can lead to remarkable achievements, and that sometimes, one can find a piece of themselves in others.
