Kuzan, better known as Aokiji was born in an unknown sea 49 years ago. At the age of 19, he enlisted into the marines and quickly rose through the ranks becoming a Vice Admiral, and became an Admiral at some point during the Great Age of Piracy. 2 years ago he left the marines and at some point in the time skip, he allied with Marshall D. Teach.
We know very little of Rocks D. Xebec's early life. We know that he was formed the Rocks Pirates 40 years ago and 38 years ago he was slain in the God Valley incident at the hand of the Roger Pirates and Garp The Fist. We can presume that Xebec was a pirate before the formation of the Rocks Pirates.
My theory is that Kuzan was the son of Xebec, and sailed with the Rocks Pirates before their fall at God Valley. Kuzan's childhood seems to be rough in an image drawn in a SBS by Oda. Teach was likely inspired by Xebec's goals and character, and we know that Teach is similar to a historical pirate, meaning that Xebec likely was too and it would be very typical of a pirate to abandon his child for long stretches of time, only taking him back in if he survives or him he remembers. There is more evidence for this theory.
1. Parallels: Luffy, Ace, Teach and Kuzan.
Luffy is a huge fan of Gol D. Roger, while his brother Ace despises him, even though Ace is the child of Roger. Blackbeard is a dark mirror of Luffy and also seems to be a stan of Xebec, naming his flagship after him and taking Pirate Island has his base of operations. I've read theories that say that Blackbeard is the son of Xebec and those theories are great, but I like to think of him as a orphan that was inspired by Xebec challenging the World Government. Teach and Xebec both have an interest in ancient history. I think that after Kuzan's defeat at the hands of Sakazuki, he would be approached by Teach who know about Kuzan's lineage, he would offer to form an alliance and Kuzan would accept with Kuzan planning on relaying information to Sengoku or someone. I'm thinking that Teach figured out Kuzan's relationship when he was a Warlord, maybe through a slip of tongue from Garp himself. Now, onto to the Luffy Ace parallels. Luffy and Ace were obviously very close to each other, Luffy knew that Ace didn't like being reminded of his parentage so Luffy didn't bring it up. In fact I don't Luffy even learned about it during the Ace-Luffy-Sabo flashback. Even though Luffy is a big fan of Roger. Teach would only risk associating with Kuzan because of who his father is. Ace and Kuzan are also complete elemental opposites. TLDR: Ace and Kuzan both hate their fathers. Luffy and Teach admire these said fathers. Luffy formed a bond with Ace without Roger being part of it while Teach and Kuzan's "alliance" is dependant on Kuzan being the son of Rocks.
2. Kuzan's Debt to Garp.
All the way back in the Foxy Arc, Kuzan mentioned that he owed a debt to Garp. It may be unimportant but I don't think it was just a throw away line. We know from material like Strong World that the two of them were close colleagues during Roger's era. Garp raised Ace even though he was the child of his sworn enemy and rival.
I don't think it's too big of a stretch to think Garp would spare the kid of Xebec, especially since Kuzan would only be 11 at the time of the God Valley Incident.
3. Robin.
Kuzan played a major role in Robin's backstory, being the one who gave her the opportunity to escape from Ohara. When they meet again, he says to her that he is disappointed that she went down the life of crime. The world would expect the child of Xebec to attempt to replicate what their father did, but Kuzan didn't. Instead he became one of the three most powerful marines, the "Heroes" of the One Piece World. It would make a perfect parallel, two children born of Criminals, one joins the side of Justice but is disappointed when he realizes that people like Sakazuki and Lucci are on the side of Justice while the other spends her life running tell she meets true companions. When the Blackbeard arc happens, Kuzan and Robin will both likely be essential characters.
4. Crocodile.
This one is a huge stretch but here me out. Crocodile's goal was to take over Alabasta and find the Ancient Weapon Pluto, and then build a military force capable of taking over the world. Sengoku said that Rocks wanted to take over the world, and he was interested in stuff related to the Void Century. After Kuzan defeated Luffy on Long Ring Island, he mentioned that he owes Luffy for taking out Crocodile. Perhaps Kuzan learned about Crocodile's goals from Smoker and was happy to learn that someone with similar goals to his father was stopped?
This has been a crack theory brewing in my mind for the last couple of months. The chances of this being true is basically none but it was very fun writing this.
I'll tag anyone who has expressed interest in this theory. Let me know if there's anyone else I should tag.
@Blother @Jew D. Boy @RheanaeL
We know very little of Rocks D. Xebec's early life. We know that he was formed the Rocks Pirates 40 years ago and 38 years ago he was slain in the God Valley incident at the hand of the Roger Pirates and Garp The Fist. We can presume that Xebec was a pirate before the formation of the Rocks Pirates.
My theory is that Kuzan was the son of Xebec, and sailed with the Rocks Pirates before their fall at God Valley. Kuzan's childhood seems to be rough in an image drawn in a SBS by Oda. Teach was likely inspired by Xebec's goals and character, and we know that Teach is similar to a historical pirate, meaning that Xebec likely was too and it would be very typical of a pirate to abandon his child for long stretches of time, only taking him back in if he survives or him he remembers. There is more evidence for this theory.
1. Parallels: Luffy, Ace, Teach and Kuzan.
Luffy is a huge fan of Gol D. Roger, while his brother Ace despises him, even though Ace is the child of Roger. Blackbeard is a dark mirror of Luffy and also seems to be a stan of Xebec, naming his flagship after him and taking Pirate Island has his base of operations. I've read theories that say that Blackbeard is the son of Xebec and those theories are great, but I like to think of him as a orphan that was inspired by Xebec challenging the World Government. Teach and Xebec both have an interest in ancient history. I think that after Kuzan's defeat at the hands of Sakazuki, he would be approached by Teach who know about Kuzan's lineage, he would offer to form an alliance and Kuzan would accept with Kuzan planning on relaying information to Sengoku or someone. I'm thinking that Teach figured out Kuzan's relationship when he was a Warlord, maybe through a slip of tongue from Garp himself. Now, onto to the Luffy Ace parallels. Luffy and Ace were obviously very close to each other, Luffy knew that Ace didn't like being reminded of his parentage so Luffy didn't bring it up. In fact I don't Luffy even learned about it during the Ace-Luffy-Sabo flashback. Even though Luffy is a big fan of Roger. Teach would only risk associating with Kuzan because of who his father is. Ace and Kuzan are also complete elemental opposites. TLDR: Ace and Kuzan both hate their fathers. Luffy and Teach admire these said fathers. Luffy formed a bond with Ace without Roger being part of it while Teach and Kuzan's "alliance" is dependant on Kuzan being the son of Rocks.
2. Kuzan's Debt to Garp.
All the way back in the Foxy Arc, Kuzan mentioned that he owed a debt to Garp. It may be unimportant but I don't think it was just a throw away line. We know from material like Strong World that the two of them were close colleagues during Roger's era. Garp raised Ace even though he was the child of his sworn enemy and rival.
I don't think it's too big of a stretch to think Garp would spare the kid of Xebec, especially since Kuzan would only be 11 at the time of the God Valley Incident.
3. Robin.
Kuzan played a major role in Robin's backstory, being the one who gave her the opportunity to escape from Ohara. When they meet again, he says to her that he is disappointed that she went down the life of crime. The world would expect the child of Xebec to attempt to replicate what their father did, but Kuzan didn't. Instead he became one of the three most powerful marines, the "Heroes" of the One Piece World. It would make a perfect parallel, two children born of Criminals, one joins the side of Justice but is disappointed when he realizes that people like Sakazuki and Lucci are on the side of Justice while the other spends her life running tell she meets true companions. When the Blackbeard arc happens, Kuzan and Robin will both likely be essential characters.
4. Crocodile.
This one is a huge stretch but here me out. Crocodile's goal was to take over Alabasta and find the Ancient Weapon Pluto, and then build a military force capable of taking over the world. Sengoku said that Rocks wanted to take over the world, and he was interested in stuff related to the Void Century. After Kuzan defeated Luffy on Long Ring Island, he mentioned that he owes Luffy for taking out Crocodile. Perhaps Kuzan learned about Crocodile's goals from Smoker and was happy to learn that someone with similar goals to his father was stopped?
This has been a crack theory brewing in my mind for the last couple of months. The chances of this being true is basically none but it was very fun writing this.
I'll tag anyone who has expressed interest in this theory. Let me know if there's anyone else I should tag.
@Blother @Jew D. Boy @RheanaeL
