The appearance of the Holy Knight, consisting of the nine Ksatria Suci, is an unexpected event for One Piece fans. It has been theorized that these Holy Knights could be clones of the most notorious pirates in One Piece and are possibly led by the infamous Rocks D. Xebec, who was a ruthless pirate in his time.
There are many rumors surrounding the whereabouts of Xebec, and his status is still unknown. According to some theories, Xebec may have been imprisoned and frozen by the World Government, with the possibility of being re-released if they need his skills.
However, it is widely known that Garp and Roger managed to defeat Xebec in the past. Therefore, if the Holy Knight is indeed a group of clones of famous pirates, then logically, their leader should be the Pirate King himself, Roger.
Roger, who is highly respected in the One Piece world, was accompanied by Shanks and Buggy when they were children. One of the greatest abilities of Roger was even passed down to Shanks – the Kamusari technique, which he used when he fought Kid. As the only pirate to reach Laugh Tale and find the One Piece, Roger earned the title of Pirate King.
The theory of Xebec being the leader of the Holy Knight can be argued if we consider that the Holy Knight may contain clones of Roger among its members. Although Roger was not as ruthless as Xebec, he was far superior in terms of ability. Moreover, if the Holy Knights are looking for a good leader, Roger’s leadership qualities make him a better choice than Xebec.
However, if there are no clones of Roger among the Holy Knights, then Xebec would be the strongest candidate for their leader. In any case, the sudden appearance of the Holy Knight is an indication of an impending war. Whether led by Xebec or Roger, the Holy Knight poses a threat to anyone and everyone. Dragon himself seems concerned about the movements of the Holy Knight, which were reported to him by Sabo.
Hopefully, the upcoming chapter of One Piece will offer more clarity on who is the true leader of the Holy Knight, be it Roger, Xebec, or someone else entirely.
