The world of One Piece is once again in an uproar with the revelation of Monkey D Luffy’s family lineage. The legendary pirate captain, Rocks D Xebec, is revealed to be the father of Monkey D Dragon. This shocking revelation, unveiled in One Piece 1087, has left fans in awe. But who is Monkey D Garp in all of this? Let’s dig deeper into the details.
For a long time, Monkey D Garp has been known as Luffy’s grandfather and the father of Monkey D Dragon. However, a new twist has surfaced. It turns out that Garp is neither the biological parent of Dragon nor Luffy’s true grandfather. The claim that Rocks D Xebec is Luffy’s grandfather and Dragon’s father gains more strength as Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, reveals this secret in One Piece 1087.
Looking closely, there are similarities in appearance between Monkey D Dragon and Rocks D Xebec. They both have the same spiky hairstyle swept back and prominent foreheads. Even their choice of clothing, with their large robes and collars, appears to be similar. This has led to a theory that Dragon is not Garp’s biological child but rather his son-in-law. It is believed that Garp married Princess Monkey D Garp, which explains their shared traits.
The only noticeable difference between them is the texture of their hair, but both are known to oppose the World Government and the Celestial Dragons. The attack by Rocks D Xebec on the Celestial Dragons at God Valley is reminiscent of Dragon’s plan to attack them at Marijoa during the Reverie. While their methods are similar, Rocks D Xebec aims to destroy the World Government and take their place, while Dragon seeks to dismantle the entire system they’ve built.
Rocks D Xebec is infamous as the most dangerous and feared pirate, while Dragon is labeled as the world’s most wanted criminal in the One Piece universe, even though he has never directly confronted the World Government. The God Valley incident took place 38 years ago when Dragon was estimated to be 17 years old, the same age Luffy was when he started his pirate adventure. It is no secret that Dragon was once a member of the Marine, but the Marine surely wouldn’t have allowed him to join if they knew he was Rocks D Xebec’s son. Hence, Dragon married Garp’s daughter, becoming Garp’s son-in-law. This is further supported by Garp’s statements, as he never directly referred to Dragon as his biological child.
Garp has only mentioned that Luffy has met his father on the seas of One Piece. Although Garp’s statement seems to imply that Dragon is his son, he has never explicitly said so. Additionally, both Garp and Dragon have never been seen together. If Dragon was indeed Garp’s son, it would be common knowledge within the Marines, especially since Dragon is the prime target of the World Government. They would surely be aware of their family lineage. Moreover, when it comes to character design, Dragon does not resemble Garp, but it is Luffy who bears a resemblance to his grandfather.
However, there is no denying the similarities between Dragon and Luffy, despite their different paths. Dragon is a cautious individual, which is why he has never been captured by the Marine. On the other hand, Luffy is a reckless individual, perhaps inheriting this from his mother’s traits, similar to Garp. But Luffy is also someone who fights for justice, much like Monkey D Dragon. This indicates that Luffy possesses qualities of both Garp and Dragon, inheriting Garp’s determination and Dragon’s unwavering pursuit of truth.
Disclaimer: Please note that some of the content in this article is based on theories and purely for entertainment purposes. It does not aim to add, subtract, or alter the storyline of One Piece created by Eiichiro Oda.
