Ok so reading the spoiler again 44 years ago, thats when Rocks takes Pirate Island, that was his big plan. Which leads me to think he never sees Imu again after that point and ultimately, his and the Davy Jones connection will continue through Blackbeard for sure.
The bigger question is if he thinks he needs One Piece first or not, because that question will absolutely change the tragectory for Blackbeard to me. Imo he does, and ultimately what he knows is that One Piece is actually needed to take down Imu.
But if thats the case, then he's likely falling beforehand because logically Luffy will end up becoming Pirate King.
The bigger question is if he thinks he needs One Piece first or not, because that question will absolutely change the tragectory for Blackbeard to me. Imo he does, and ultimately what he knows is that One Piece is actually needed to take down Imu.
But if thats the case, then he's likely falling beforehand because logically Luffy will end up becoming Pirate King.
44 years ago - Rocks takes Hachinosu, recruits Kaido
40 years ago - Blackbeard was born while Rocks had control over Hachinosu
38 years ago - Rocks heads to God Valley to take back the "crown jewel" stolen from Hachinosu, defeated (presumed but unverified death)
That six years he was likely amassing power to fight the WG a la Kaido-on-Wano style. But what was so important so as to be stolen by Hachinosu for Rocks to ride into his doom for it, while he has an abandoned toddler out in the world?