Rocks

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Rocks
Alias(es)	Rocks D. Xebec
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Rocks Pirates
Occupation/Role	Captain of the Rocks Pirates; aspiring King of the World
First Appearance	Mentioned in Chapter 2; physically appears in Chapter 10 2 10

Background

Rocks became one of the most feared pirates on the seas before the formation of his crew. His known exploits include kidnapping five kings during the Reverie, infiltrating Mary Geoise alone, severely wounding an Admiral beyond treatment, repeatedly seizing the Heavenly Tribute, and destroying the Gates of Justice with a single slash. His reputation alone frightens Cipher Pol Aigis Zero agents 2.

Operating from Hachinosu, Rocks gathered notorious and exceptionally powerful pirates under his banner, including Shiki, Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, Kaido, Captain John, Ochoku, and Extreme Fierce. His recruitment of rising monsters caused the Marines and World Government to view his crew as a major threat 2 6 10.

Rocks personally recruited Oak after recognizing the West Blue fighter's potential. When Oak demanded to know his ambition before joining, Rocks openly declared his intention to conquer the world and become its sole king 10.

Appearance

Rocks is a tall, powerfully built man with a beastlike, ferocious face. His short blue-and-white hair flares outward like flames, while his sharp eyes and domineering presence give the impression of a volcano about to erupt 10.

• Wild, flame-like blue-and-white hair.
• Sharp, blade-like eyes.
• Muscular frame and intimidating stature.
• Carries the rapier Erosion 20.

Personality

Rocks is extraordinarily ambitious, seeking nothing less than world conquest. He recruits powerful people through the force of his vision rather than demanding unquestioning loyalty, accepting that his crew is a volatile alliance driven by personal goals and profit 10 19.

He is quick-tempered, especially where Harald is concerned, but can restrain himself when necessary. Although enraged by the Marines' apparent use of Elbaf warriors against him, he orders his crew to incapacitate the giants rather than kill them 19 46.

His charisma can temporarily unite even the fractious Rocks Pirates. After Kaido challenges his authority, Rocks delivers a speech about reaching “the top of the world,” inspiring the crew—including Oak—to follow him 19.

Abilities & Skills

Overwhelming Physical Power

Rocks possesses strength great enough to kill an Admiral and command the respect of the era's most dangerous pirates 2 33.

• Restrained Shiki and Captain John simultaneously, blocking Shiki's sword with one hand while holding John down with the other 42.
• His Conqueror's Haki pressure damaged his own ship's hull and incapacitated nearly every ordinary Marine aboard more than one hundred warships 46.
• Defeated Extreme Fierce, whose ability converted received damage into increased size and strength, by overpowering the ability's limit 20.

Swordsmanship

Rocks wields Erosion, a rapier whose attacks strike with the force of artillery.

• His sword strikes produce devastating shockwaves that shatter the ground across the plaza 20.
• Uses the technique Abyssal Curse, concentrating overwhelming force into a decisive slash 20.
• His swordsmanship is powerful enough that Oak considers it far beyond techniques used by other elite fighters 21.

Conqueror's Haki Infusion

Rocks can coat his weapon in Conqueror's Haki, producing black lightning and drastically increasing the power of his attacks 20.

• Used Conqueror's Haki-infused Abyssal Curse to defeat Extreme Fierce after ordinary attacks only strengthened him 20.
• His mastery serves as Oak's benchmark for learning the technique 21.
• His Haki is far beyond Oak's, who regards witnessing it firsthand as a measure of how much stronger he must become 46.

Leadership and Strategy

Rocks combines immense strength with long-term planning toward world conquest.

• Seeks the Black Dragon Nidhogg Fruit for Harald and the Dark-Dark Fruit for himself 18.
• Searches for the Great Hammer Warband in order to rebuild and operate Pluton 27 28.
• Chooses preparation over immediate action, prioritizing the recovery of Pluton's builders before traveling to Wano 28.
• Recognizes that direct conflict with the hidden power of Mary Geoise would be premature after sensing Imu's overwhelming aura 33.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Erosion — Rocks's rapier; its strikes create artillery-like shockwaves and can be coated in Conqueror's Haki 20.
• Xebec's Sword — The flagship of the Rocks Pirates 24.

Relationships

• Oak — Personally recruits Oak into the Rocks Pirates after revealing his ambition. Rocks increasingly trusts Oak's intelligence and agrees to assist with his secret objectives 10 26.
• Kaido — Captain and apprentice subordinate. Rocks regularly disciplines Kaido's recklessness, including kicking him after he proposes subjugating Harald by force 18 19.
• Edward Newgate — Core crewmate and trusted combatant who accompanies Rocks on the secret Punk Hazard expedition 26 27.
• Golden Lion Shiki — Crewmate sent to retrieve Oak. Though Shiki openly disregards orders at times, Rocks relies on his strength and Float-Float Fruit during operations 3 24 48.
• Charlotte Linlin — Crewmate and intelligence gatherer whose network supports the crew's searches and raids 18 42.
• Harald — Friend and king of Elbaf. Rocks wants Harald to wield the Nidhogg Fruit and views Elbaf as essential to conquering the Holy Land 18 19.
• Extreme Fierce — A prospective recruit who challenges Rocks's right to captain the crew; Rocks defeats him decisively 20.
• Ochoku — Crewmate whose greed makes him vulnerable to World Government manipulation; Rocks is not shown to know of his covert contact with the Government 33.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruitment of Oak

Rocks sends Shiki to retrieve Oak and has Newgate retrieve Kaido, bringing both young fighters to Hachinosu as apprentices. He recruits Oak after the latter accepts his world-conquering ambition 3 4 10.

Building the Rocks Pirates

Rocks establishes himself as the crew's dominant authority while managing constant rivalries among its members. He permits Oak and Kaido's destructive duel, later offers Oak full membership if he can defeat any official crewmate, and defeats Extreme Fierce when the newcomer challenges his right to lead 13 15 20.

Pluton Revival Plan

Rocks seeks the Great Hammer Warband, believing its Ancient Giant craftsmen are necessary to restore and operate Pluton. Oak's knowledge leads him to consider the Shadow-Shadow Fruit as a means of reviving the dead builders as obedient zombies 27 28.

Conflict with the Marines

After the Rocks Pirates are surrounded by a Marine fleet, Rocks changes from retreating to attacking. The arrival of Elbaf warriors enrages him because he believes the Government is attempting to divide him from Harald; nevertheless, he orders the giants spared and demands the enemy commander be captured alive 46.

Notable Quotes

“My ambition is... To conquer the entire world and become the one and only king of this world!” 10

“I'll show you—the view from the top of the world!!!” 19